General Health Conditions Using a special glass can make drinking water more fun! * Add frozen berries and fresh herbs like mint or rosemary. * Add lemon or lime for a twist. * Put cold water and ice in a decorated thermos. * Drink water with a crazy straw. * Freeze water in fun-shaped ice […]
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Skin Conditions * Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher that blocks both UVB and UVA radiation. * Limit your time in the sun, especially during peak sunlight hours. These are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. standard time, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daylight saving time. * Wear long
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions The gallbladder stores bile. This substance helps digest fats. Gallstones form when bile hardens into pieces of stone-like material. These deposit in the gallbladder or bile ducts (which carry bile to the small intestine). The stones can range in size from less than a pinhead to 3 inches across. Signs &
Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Hay fever has nothing to do with hay or fever. The medical term for hay fever is allergic rhinitis. It is most common in spring and fall when a lot of ragweed is in the air. Some people have hay fever all year, though. Signs & Symptoms * Itchy or
Bone & Muscle Problems Fibromyalgia is a chronic, arthritis-like illness. It affects the muscles, not the joints. Signs & Symptoms * Chronic widespread pain on both sides of the body. This lasts for at least 3 months. It is not due to any other problem. Muscle pain can be severe. * Pain in 11 or
Skin Conditions You may see your hands hundreds of times a day, but do you ever examine them? Probably not. Yet taking a closer look – especially at our fingernails – may not be a bad idea. They’re a good indicator of overall health. Spoon-shaped nails, for example, may simply be an inherited trait –
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First Aid Fires & burns are a leading cause of unintended home injuries & related deaths. Every home should have at least one fire extinguisher mounted securely and in plain sight. Install smoke detectors. If you use space heaters, keep them 3 feet away from items that can catch fire. Never smoke in bed. Loose-fitting
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First Aid Keep basic tools handy for those little emergencies. Mom’s kisses are great, but some boo-boos need a little more care to keep infections away. A well-stocked first-aid kit may be all you need for life’s little emergencies. Keep one at home, but out of the reach of children. Store a second one in
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First Aid The Heimlich maneuver can be used to clear an object blocking the airway in conscious adults and children ages 1 to 8. It lifts the diaphragm and forces air from the lungs to push the object that blocks the airway up and out. Persons Over 8 Years Old 1. Ask, “Are you choking?”
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First Aid First Aid Safety Steps 1. LOOK around. Is it safe to help? If not, call 9-1-1, have someone else call, or seek medical help. If it is safe to help, stay calm and go to step 2. 2. CHECK for a response. * Gently tap the person. Ask, “Are you okay?” Ask loudly.
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