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<& S IM • -s. .U’ 7 •■• * *r * • - *w PAlì» B 5 P ori land O bserver • A prii 16. 1997 HMHH Five basic steps to health __ i low to ensure a long, happy and Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr., nation- healthy life... they are: ly known cardiologist and inter- ».Diet — A good balanced diet is st began his medical practice back essential to our health and well 11935. At this time Frist says that being. DIET is the first area of focus iere were not too many effective for a healthy lifestyle, and even ledicines and treatments for such though we are in the midst ot the Inesses as typhoid fever, TB, pneu- festive holiday season. Dr. Karl lonia, smallpox, rheumatic fever, VanDevender gives some excellent nd other major ailments. So a lot tips on healthy eating during holi f emphasis was placed on good day gatherings as well as every day. reventative health, ways in which Dr VanDevender elaborates more me could maintain a healthy on controlling cholesterol levels and ifestyle. other ways to affect your health Today, although great strides through proper eating. Included are lave been made in modem medi- some dietary guidelines to follow in ;ine for the treatment of serious controlling cholesterol and tat lev lilments, it still holds true that els in your diet maintaining a healthy lifestyle is 2 .E x e rc is e — Dr. Frist says the greatest means of staying well EXERCISE....everyday! Depending and warding off serious and life- on one’s health, age and fitness lev threatening diseases. els, exercising daily is an essential Dr. Frist tells folks today, as he ingredient for maintaining overall did his patients of so many years, good health..The benefits are many, that there are five basic areas ot and forthcoming will be many more healthy practices we should all fol- tips for rl»vplnnin(> developing a a hca healthy exer cise program 3. Rest Every person needs at least 7 to 8 hours of rest within a 24 hour period. See 1 he Importance ol Rest and Sleep in Staying Healthy for an understanding of why ad equate rest and sleep are important for our bodies to remain healthy. ¿M edication Many new medi cations are now available to effec tively control a number ot medical conditions... from aspirin to spe cialized medications which help control blood pressure and many other conditions. An upcoming ar ticle w ill discuss the value ot medi cations in regard to your good Travel Health treatment for Japanese encephalitis, a physician can provide supportive medical treatment. Japanese encephalitis When traveling to the Far East, : Indian subcontinent and South- st Asia, Japanese encephalitis can a problem. In temperate zones, this virus is ually transmitted during the sum- er and early fall, said Dr. Wayne Riley, directorof the Travel Medi- ne Service at Baylor College ot ledicir.e in Houston. In tropical eas, transmission is generally in ie rainy season or the early dry Protect yourself from insects in foreign lands Travelers should leave the co logne at home when headed tor ar eas where insects can be a health problem. Colognes and other perfumed products such as hair spray, deodor ants and soaps attract insects that can cause illness, said Dr. Wayne J. Riley, director of the Travel Medi cine Service at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Other ways to minimize the risks: • Use insect repellent, being careful to match repellents to expected in :asdft. When the virus attacks, there re frequently no symptoms other ran a possible mild flu-like illness zith headache, fever and gas- -ointestinal problems, Riley-said. While there is no effective drug sects. health. 5.Vitamins Regular intake ol vitamins have proven beneficial in maintaining our health. In the weeks to come, the doctors w ill talk more about the benefits ot specific vitamins in our diet. One hour less sleep could produce drowsy drivers Oregon transportation safety of ficials are using the annual switch to day light sav ings time to rem ind driv ers that losing even just one hour ot sleep can contribute to the drowsy driver syndrome. "Drowsy drivers may be involved in many more accidents than actu ally docum ented," said I races Lewellyn-Barnett of the Oregon Department of Transportation s Transportation Safety Section. "We’re reminding people who plan to drive on Sunday. April 6. to try to get plenty of sleep before heading out and to keep that habit whenever they travel," she said. Lewellyn-Barnett noted that it's often hard for law enforcement offi cials to tell when a driver's drowsi ness contributed to a crash And many drivers are reluctant to admit that they were sleepy or tell asleep when an accident occurred." she said nd. Avoid open-air restaurants, buf fets and markets. • Avoid shiny jewelry and brightly colored clothing. • Cover your body as much as pos sible. • Avoid walking barefoot • Sleep only in rooms that are screened or air-conditioned or un der a mosquito net. • Avoid flying when you have cold If you have an upper-respiratory infection plus fever and/or sinus- pressure pain, you may want to postpone trips by air, especially it you have high fever or sinus pain. Changes in cabin pressure can in crease the severity of the infection in the sinuses and ears. .................... z i a o feeling good while preven mg spirjt she says the fast ,rC walt/ ^Rorhkof Stretching results in a healthy body.br.ghter Anne rv v iu v ■ lane. Lewellyn-Barnett pointed out that most people’s biological clocks make them especially likely to feel sleepy during the afternoon lull from 2 to 5 p.m. and early morning between 2 and 6 a.m. She offered tips for helping driv ers make — sure - they arrive at their VI ci I CI3. . The Real Vitamin and Mineral ok.by Shari Lieberman and Nancy uning (328 pages, paperback „ Publishing publishing Group, Group. $12.95). SW W authors discuss the gov idelines for vitamins and miner , as well as how much of each is cessary for optimum health, and •era personalized supplement plan. The Chiropractor’s Health Book, Dr Leonard McGill (192 pages, perback, Crown Trade Paper ' s , $16): McGill, a chiropractor, ggests exercises to align the body, dm the mind, stretch muscles and , J rrhnin lieve eve pain. He includes include* P photo- and phs showing proper ’ O fte Hidden hood Allergies, in g , W , / Removing Them I rom I. ... prevention, diagnosis and treatment Allergies are a remarkably com of allergies, and the role of non mon group of diseases, atlecting prescription drugs in managing more than 50 million Americans symptoms. Additionally, a special that’s one out of every five people! focus was taken on the newest pre And while for most, allergies are scription non-sedating antihista more annoying than impairing, in mines that provide all the benefits ot some extreme cases, allergies can traditional antihistamines, without seriously affect an individual’s qual the classic side-effects. ity of life, and in rare cases, be fatal. I his episode of The Cutting Edge In a recent edition of Hie Cutting Medical Report aired on the Discov Edge Medical Report, Dr. Michael ery Channel via its transponder on Kaliner, Medical Director of the April 10. The program will be aired Institute for Asthma and Allergy, additionally in markets around the hosted an episode that focused ex country including Philadelphia and clusively on allergies. the New York tri-state area and on Dr. Kaliner addressed some of Jones Health Network and Kaleido the most commonly raised issues scope Television (K IV). I his pro surrounding allergies. I he program gram is produced in conjunction begin by precisely defining an al with the Institute for Asthma and lergy and its effect on the body 's Allergy at the Washington Hospital immune system. Next, the most Center in Washington. DC. and common allergens and their sources The American Academy of Allergy, Breakthrough, by Bob w ere reviewed, along with an expla Rack Pain Breakthrou Asthma and Immunology (AAA Al ) Lynch (157 pages, paperback, Cock- nation of various sy mptoms. Other and is made possible by an unre A-Hoop Publishing. $ 14.95): Lynch topics discussed included tips on is an inventor who discovered a pos sible solution to chronic back pain when he invented a new aerobic strengthening machine. He discusses hisdiscovery, why it works,and why the medical community doesn’t want to find a cure for chronic back pain. minute nap _ 1 r ’A t i « i n ii I y r grant B ut tri) I stricted « H1 educational from Hoescht Marion Roussel, Inc. The AAAAI is the largest profes sional medical specialty organiza tion representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health pro fessionals, and other physicians with a special interest in allergy. It has more than 5,400 members in the U.S., Canada and 41 other coun tries. fhe AAAAI was established in 1943 to advance the knowledge and practice of allergy, foster the education of students and the public, encourage union and cooperation among those working in the field, and promote and stimulate research and the study ol allergic diseases. The Institute for Asthma and Al lergy at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington. D.C. focuses onthe treatment and research ot pa tients with asthm a, allergies, sinusitis and other difficult to man age allergic problems. Calf 503-288-0033 to Advertise For Diversity In (£be ^Jnrtlanh OOhseruer ♦S ome b o o - b o o s , a kiss can ' t fix . Polio. Measles. Diphtheria. Whooping Cough. The fact is, once a child contracts a scary disease like this, there’s not much a par ent can do. It’s up to the doctors. And fate Which makes it inconceivable that 33% ol Oregon children still aren't fully immunized by the age of two. Yes, School Law requires they be immu nized by kindergarten. But unfortunately, that law also creates the perception that it's okay to wait until then. People don't realize that wait ing puts their infants at risk, llnimmunized infants are not protected. Therefore, they are more likely to get diseases and to have severe- side effects from them Truth is, 80% of all vaccines can be given by age two. Safely. All it takes is four quick vis its to the doctor. Meaning you must follow through with all the shots. They don't have to Everybody's Guide to Homeo pa th ic M edicines, by Stephen Cummings and Dana Ullman (365 pages, paperback, Putnam, $16.95): Homeopathy treats ailments by trig gering the body’s own self-healing ability This guide helps the reader to assess illness, choose a homeo pathic remedy, decide when profes sional medical treatment is required and lists homeopathic organizations and resources. Advanced Nutritional Therapies. by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper (351 pages, hardcover, Thomas Nelson Publishers, $24.99): Cooper, a well- known preventive medicine physi cian, discusses antioxidant therapy, nondrug methods of dealing with Mediterranean Diet the Mediterranean Diet and and the the new- new est supplements including coenzyme Q -10 and selenium. The American Cancer Society s Informed Decisions, by Gerald P Murphy, Lois B Morris and Dianne Lange (673 pages, hardcover. Vi king, $39.95): This detailed manual covers all aspects of cancel, including causes and risks, pain relief, altema- tive therapies, support systems, diet, exercise, issues for family and friends andmore It provides questions to ask Pr° V t e encyclopedia of different cancers " " — to rest • Make sure both people in the front seals are awake .-I driver who needs rest should go to the back seat, buckle up and nap • Schedule a break every two hours or 100 miles. Stop sooner ij you 're experiencing any oj the dan ger signs and take a short 15-to--0 Controlling allergies examined - lerback, DTP Trade Paperbacks, 5.95): This book is relaxing just look at Rush is the author of zeral health-related books, includ- , books on massage and yoga. The Natural Health Guide to tadache Relief, by Paula Maas d Deborah Mitchell (275 pages, iperback, Pocket Books, $ 14): This »ok helps the reader identify his or ■r headache type and offers numer- JS natural solutions relaxation chniques, movement therapy. acu- uncture, diet and nutrition, herbal ledicine and homeopathy, among am • Talk with your passenger trade ofj driving duty to allow one another Iasi Jew miles. . You keep drifting from your New books fit for reading Dter, by Stephen Astor, M.D. (160 Lhe number of health-related pages, paperback, Avery Publishing )ks on the market has skyrock- Group, $9.95): This book discusses d in recent years, and more books how to pinpoint specific food allergy published each day. It’s impos symptoms and select a test diet in te to read each one, no matter how order to d isco ver wh ich foods to avoid. termined you are. Astor offers three-week elimination Below are summarized some re- diets for the major allergy culprits-- ntly published books that deal pri- milk, chocolate, corn, wheat and sali arily with physical health, many cylate additives -a n d provides 40 an alternative nature. recipes for allergy-tree cooking. 8 Weeks to Optimum Health, by The 3-Day Energy East, by r Andrew Weil (265 pages, hard „ f c m Weil author ot Pamela Serure (248 pages, hard i e er, r , Knopf, $23). $23): Weil, author ot | arperCollins, $23): Serure, best-sellmg Spontaneous Hea tQ inc|uding offers an eight-week progr n nnna Karan, Barbra Streisand, sets the foundation tor hea t y ‘ . Brinkley and Demi Moore, tg Weil offers suggestions or ,fers a three-day juice fast designed structingalifestylethat w ill keep ^ y of toxins and destinations alive alive and destinations and uninjured umnju • Make sure you gel plenty of sleep the night before leaving on a trip Drive only during the hours you are normally awake Never tty to push through to your destination rather than pulling o ff the road and finding a safe place lu rest . A void driving during your body's "downtime. Take a mid- afternoon break andjindasajc plat. c to sleep between midnight and 6 ... "Most of us think we ran can control control when we fall asleep," Lewellyn- Barnett said "But sleep is not v.olun- tary-you can't shake it off with caf feine or loud music or fresh air. I hese stimulants may help during early stages of drowsiness, but they are no replacement for sleep," she said. Signs of drowsiness include: • You must make a conscious ef fort to keep your eyes open • You want to prop your head up • You can I stop yawning. • You don I remember driving the cost a lot either. Most important, don't be afraid to ask your doctor, nurse practitioner or health depart ment questions. And keep track ol your child s immunization schedule. After all, the one who can best take care of your baby is you. FREE IMMUNIZATIONS AVAILABLE APRIL 20-26. AA ,t free clinics in your area call your local health department or l-800-SAH.NI I ■ Portland Metro area call 306-5858. Bring your child's immunization record . 1 . ’ M c D o n a ld local health department to see if chickenpox vaccine will be available. i E S N I Z t ,1 F D I G / N S O R ' ’ s
