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Health Wellness Gems: March 2015
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Monday, March 30, 2015. Summer is fast-approaching. The heat is coming once again. Feeling hot and sticky is bad enough. A visible sign of discomfort only makes it worse. Such is the case with prickly heat (also known as heat rash), identified by clusters of small blisters that itch and appear where you perspire the heaviest – armpits, neck, back, or creases in the elbows (but never the face). Wear lose, lightweight clothing. Dust the affected area with cornstarch. Take cool baths to reduce itching.
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Health Wellness Gems: June 2014
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Monday, June 30, 2014. Dos and Don’ts of Lifting, Part 2. Last week, we enumerated the Don’ts when lifting objects. Now let’s discuss the Dos:. Wear good support shoes, not sandals or high heels. Plant your feet squarely and stand close to the object you plan to lift. Bend at the knees and assume a crouching position,. Keep your back as sraight as possible. Pull in your abdominal muscles and tuck in your buttocks. Rely on the leg muscles to bear the weight. Hold the object very close to your body. Don...
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Health Wellness Gems: July 2015
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Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Many people experience urinary incontinence. 8211; they leak urine when they laugh, cough, sneeze, or lift heavy objects. Incontinence can be caused when muscles used to control the bladder weaken due to childbirth or prostate surgery. Diabetes, neurological complications caused by injury or stroke, or neurologic disease (like multiple sclerosis) can also weaken bladder control. But the most common cause is what doctors call urge incontinence. If you have this, see a urologist.
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Health Wellness Gems: February 2015
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Monday, February 23, 2015. Choose an Exercise That Suits Your Body Type. Exercise can do wonders to get rid of unwanted pounds and tone up flabby muscles. But it can’t turn a short, stocky person into a tall, willowy reed, or a slightly built person into a brawny bruiser. However, your body type may make you better suited to some activities than to others. May be described as:. Chubby, round, or soft looking. Broader at the hips than at the shoulders. Carrying a higher-than-average amount of body fat.
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Health Wellness Gems: May 2015
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Monday, May 25, 2015. Parkinson’s Disease, Part 1. Parkinson’s disease results from the degeneration of cells in the part of the brain that produces dopamine. A substance nerves need to function properly. Slow or stiff movement. Shuffling or dragging the feet. Blinking less frequently than normal. Lack of sponeity in facial expression. Difficulty in adjusting positions. Dementia (in advanced stages). To be continued next week. - J.P.). Used with permission from A Year of Health Hints. Links to this post.
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Health Wellness Gems: November 2014
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Monday, November 24, 2014. Ingredients for a Happy Retirement. Retirement involves major changes in your income, lifestyle, social life, and self-image. Not surprisingly, retirement can be very stressful – or blissful. Is a key ingredient for a happy retirement. According to a survey conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, 75 percent of those who had planned for retirement enjoyed it. Here are some suggestions on how to make your retirement more satisfying. Get a part-time job. Think abou...
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Health Wellness Gems: Calcium and Bones, Part 1
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Saturday, August 1, 2015. Calcium and Bones, Part 1. A lot of people assume that their bones stop growing when they become adults. This is not so. Bone tissue continuously dissolve and re-form. One way to maintain strong bones is to eat foods rich in calcium. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, but your body cannot manufacture it. You have to get the calcium you need from your food. The following are sources of calcium:. To be continued next week. – J.P.). December 9, 2015 at 9:46 PM.
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Health Wellness Gems: October 2014
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Monday, October 27, 2014. TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack). Some people experience a temporary “ ministroke. 8221; or transient ischemic attack (TIA). The symptoms mimic a stroke, but clear within 24 hours. TIAs are a warning that a real stroke may follow, however. So consult your physician immediately if you experience any signs of a ministroke. It’s important to know the warning signals of a stroke and get immediate medical attention, to minimize the damage. Umbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg.
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Health Wellness Gems: Calcium and Bones, Part 2
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Calcium and Bones, Part 2. Continued from last week). Food Portion Calcium (mg). Ice cream 1 cup 176. Ice milk 1 cup 176. Tofu 3 oz 174. Cheese Pizza 1 med. slice 144. Blackstrap molasses 1 tbsp. 137. Broccoli, raw 1 cup 136. Soy flour 1/2 cup 120. Almonds 1/4 cup 100. Broccoli, cooked 1/2 cup 89. Soybeans, cooked 1/2 cup 88. Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup 86. Collard greens 1/2 cup 74. Dandelion greens 1/2 cup 74. Mustard greens 1/2 cup 52. Kale 1/2 cup 47. Chick-peas 1/2 cup 40.
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Health Wellness Gems: Cervical Cancer
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Thursday, October 1, 2015. According to the World Health Organisation, is one of the world’s deadliest but most easily preventable forms of cancer for women. Here are some tips to reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer:. Have a pap smear at least once a year and more often if you are sexually active. Limit your sexual activity to monogamous relationships. Contact your gynecologist if you have pain during intercourse or bleeding or spotting between periods. Posted by FRANCISCO A. PADUA, JR.
