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December 26, 2007
H ealth MATTERS
Red Cross Donors
Dream of Vacation
Nurse Regina Palmer-Johnson helps
Horizon Air employee Mike Higgason
with a blood donation at the American
Red Cross in north Portland. Between
now and Jan. 31, blood-drive donors
have the chance to win two round-trip,
coach-class airline tickets to anywhere
Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air fly thanks
to a public-service campaign by the
airline. Appointments can be made by
calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Tips to Ease Holiday Overindulgence
And avoid the
hangover headache
Celebrating the New Year can be joyous, but
it can also provide the danger o f drinking more
than usual.
To help avoid or lessen the suffering associ­
ated with hangover headaches that often ac­
com pany these annual festivities, the National
Headache Foundation offers some advice.
, If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in m od­
eration. Try to sip your drink slowly. M ixed
drinks containing fruit or vegetable juices will
probably have less effect than straight alcohol.
; Avoid red wine, which contains naturally occur-
' ring chem icals called congeners.
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H ealth W atch
Fam ilies Living With Mental Illness-- A free 12-
week life changing course designed for the family
of mentally ill family members, teaching coping
■ skills, how to deal with crisis and relapse and more,
beginsJan. 10,from 6to8:30p.m .T oregister,call
503-890-4805 by Dec. 30.
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Sm oke-Free Support Group — meets every Mon­
day, 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 503-256-
4000.
Vegetarian Starter Kit - Healthy vegetarian eat-
■ ing made easier with informational resources,
samples, coupons and delicious recipes. Kits are
$7.50each (includes shipping). To order, call 503-
II 256-4000.
Breastfeeding Preparation -- Thursday, Jan. 10,
, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., this class is prepare expect-
j ant parents on the strategies and techniques of
breastfeeding; $42 fee per couple, to register, call
503-574-6595.
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; Babysitting Training - Thursday, Jan. 3 from 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Youth Employment Institute,
■ 1704 N.E. 26th, will host a first-aid training class for
1 teens; participants will receive a first-aid kit for a
■ $40 fee. To register, call 503-888-2756.
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Adult CPR /First Aid Class — Friday, Jan. 4, from
9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., the Youth Employment Insti­
tute, 1704 N.E. 26th Ave., will host the adult train-
• ing; class participants will receive a first aid kit for
' a $47 fee. To register, call 503-888-2756.
tom s and decreasing the duration o f pain.
Take ibuprofen. W hile aspirin is okay,
ibuprofen is typically less irritating to the stom ­
ach and can also ease the pain o f hangover
headache.
Alternate non-alcoholic beverages with alco­
holic beverages. Drinking one non-alcoholic
beverage between each alcoholic beverage re­
duces overall alcohol consum ption and helps
replenish fluids. An easy way to achieve this is
asking for a glass o f water in addition to your
alcoholic beverage o f choice when ordering a
drink at the bar.
Eat greasy food before consum ing alcohol.
While it is wise to be health-conscious and avoid
too much of these foods in general, this is a
situation where eating fatty foods may be help­
ful. If consum ed prior to drinking alcohol, these
foods help line the intestines, which causes
alcohol absorption to take longer.
Eat some honey. Honey supplies fructose, a
sugar that helps the body metabolize alcohol, is rich
in vitamin B6 and can reduce hangover symptoms.
Two tablespoons of honey on a cracker or piece of
toast, before or after drinking, may prevent a
hangover. Tomato juice, another good source of
fructose, also allows the body to bum alcohol
faster. The sugar in fruit and fruit juices may also
reduce some symptoms o f hangover, so consump­
tion of these products can be beneficial.
Drink fluids containing m inerals and salts.
Liquids rich in m inerals and salts offer relief
from the dehydration caused by alcohol con­
sumption. A cup of broth or bouillon, for ex­
ample, will replace fluid.
Drink a cup o f coffee. Caffeine may provide
some relief in alleviating the headache sym p­
Free Body Basies — This physician recommended
class is appropriate for all ages and health condi­
tions. Plan to attend this one-session class and
learn the simple guidelines for safe exercises, in­
cluding stretching. Call 503-256-4000 to register.
M anaging Chronic Hepatitis C — Third Wednes­
day of each month at 5 p.m., the informative ses­
sion led by a registered nurse to help manage side
effects of medications and dosage preparations
and administration; doctors referral required to
registercall 503-251 -6313.
Give Life — Through Jan. 31, blood-drive donors
have the chance to win two round-trip airline tickets
toanywhere Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air fly thanks
to a public-service campaign by the airline. Appoint­
ments can be made by cal I i ng I -800-GIVE-LIFE.
M aternity W ater W orkout — Helping new moms
regain muscle tone, strength, and flexibility, all in
the support and freedom of the water. Call 503-256-
4000 for more information.
For Big Brothers & Big Sister-To-Be — Saturday,
Tenderfoot Care — Treat your feet with a soak, nail
Jan. 19,from IO a.rn.toll a.m., special sibling class
for children ages 3 to 6 helping to prepare for their
role as an older sibling; $20 fee (2 adults, I child),
to register call 503-574-6595.
Newborn Care — Saturday, Jan. 19, from noon to 5
p.m., expectant parents will learn tips and tech­
niques for caring for their newborn; $45 fee per
couple. To register call 503-574-6595.
W elcome to M edicare - Make informed Medicare
choices, attend the free class to explain Medicare
options,Jan. 17,and Feb. 21,from 7p.m .to9p.m .,
at the Bruning Center in Gresham. 1484 N. W. Civic
Dr. For registration information, call 503-491-7572.
M am m ography Screening - Early detection is a
key factor in the prevention of breast cancer. Call
503-251-6137 to schedule your high-tech, soft-
touch mammogram.
Osteoporosis Screening — An ultrasound bone den­
sity screening with personalized education; fee $30.
To schedule an appointment, call 503-261 -6611.
F e a tu r in g
trim, buffing and massage from a licensed nurse at
one of six clinics or at your home. Call 503-251-6303
for more information.
Nutritional Sem inars — New Seasons Market is
presenting a series of nutritional seminars at vari­
ous store locations along with a nutritional help
line.
For
m ore
in fo rm atio n ,
em ail
askthenutritionist@ newseasonsmarket.com.
Senior A erobics - A low-impact workout geared
specifically toward seniors. Call 503-449-0783 for
current schedule.
Cardiac-Rehab Exercise Classes — A medically
supervised exercise program for people dealing
with heart conditions. For more information, call
503-251-6260.
Leg Alert Screening - Check for peripheral arte­
rial disease with this safe, simple screening using
ankle and arm blood pressure. The fee is $40. To
schedule an appointment, call 503-251 -6 137.
Stroke Alert Screening — Check your carotid arter­
ies with a painless ultrasound to assess your risk; fee
$40. To schedule a screening, call 503-251 -6137.
P arenting Classes - Newborns don’t come with
instruction manuals but parents and parents-to-
be can learn about a variety of topics from pain and
childbirth to breastfeeding to infant CPR and much
more. For a schedule of events, call 503-574-6595
or visit: providence.org/classes.
Cancer Resource Center - Providence St. Vincent
Medical Center and the American Red Cross have
joined forces to create the first in-hospital re­
source center providing books, printed material,
computer access and more for individuals and
families dealing with cancer. The center is open
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bereavem ent Support — A bereavement support
group meets each 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, from 10
a.m.to 11:30a. m.Toleam more, call 503-251-6 192,
extension 5670.
Better Breathers - An asthma educational sup­
port group meets on the 1 st Tuesday of the month
from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Adventist Medical
Center. For more information, call 503-251-6830.
Chronic Pain Support G roup - meets the first
Wednesday at 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the third
Wednesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For more information, call 503-256-4000.
Heart Talk Support Group meets - on the second
Monday of each month; from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For
more information, call 503-251 -6260.
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