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TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH! Page 3 JULY 15, 1988 Buzz, buzz, A spider bite or a bee sting can ruin an afternoon of fun and may even require a trip to the hospital. It's no wonder we stomp, swat and spray insecti cied when the bugs of summer come our way. It's best to avoid these wonders of nature, and here are a few tips that may help. When you know you're going to be in an area where there are flying insects, try wearing neu tral colored clothing. Bright colors, like orange and yelow, make you look like a flower and may attract insects. And a scarf worn around the head or neck can trap flying insects, a sure way to get stung. Wear gloves while gardening. Shoes or boots will also protect against insects. Don't wear perfume, hair spray, heavily scented suntan lotions or other scented cos metics. They attract flying in sects. Repellents keep mosqui toes, flies and ticks away while they may actually attract bees, wasps and yellow jackets. Learn to recognize the most bothersome or even dangerous types of insects. It helps to know where they live and what kinds of habits they have. Wasps build their nests under the eaves of houses. Bees usu ally live around trunks of trees. And yellow jackets are attracted by food. The black widow spider seeks out dark places in lumber piles, Practice water safety As the weather gets warmer, young and old flock to beaches, pools and lakes to stay cool and to have fun. But these bodies of . water can be extremely danger ous if safety precautions are ignored or neglected. Children from toddler to teen are at greatest risk. All too often, children are allowed to play on docks and beaches without life vests. Children, even Infants, are taken out on boats without life vests. And every summer, emergency rooms re ceive children who have been left unattended near swimming pools. Often the child survives, but is left with brain damage for life. For children, water is very inviting and they don't realize the danger. It only takes a second for a child to slip into the water and drown. If you are a parent, guardian or baby sitter, make sure the children you are re sponsible for are never left unat tended, even for one second, near a pool or waterfront. Teenagers also are a high risk Poisoning can Poisoning in the home can be prevented. Lock up all medicines. Keep them in child-resistant contain ers. Do not rely solely on these containers; they are child-resistant, not childproof. Do not take medicines in front of children. Never call medicine candy. Write the purchase date on the container label of over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and simi lar products. Clean out old medicines reg ularly and flush them down the drain. Avoid bringing necessary poi sonous substances into your home. Keep products in original con tainers. Read and follow all directions for use and caution labels on all products. Do not follow anti- ouch! It's tree stumps and cracks in base ments or houses. It has a black, shiny body and long slender legs with an orange-red hour glass marking on its abdomen. It generally only bites if dis turbed. The brown recluse spider lives in trees or bushes and bites vic tims around the head or should ers as they walk under trees, or on the feet, legs or arms as they brush against vegetation. The brown recluse adult has a light brown body and darker brown legs. This spider can be identi fied by the fiddle-shaped mark on the top of its head. A severe allergic reaction to an Insect's venom can be life threatening. Anyone who has had a serious reaction to an Pregnancy Although many women con tinue to enjoy their careers dur ing pregnancy, a healthy preg nancy while working requires that the mother pay special atten tion to her health and her environ ment. Seek early medical care, eat a balanced diet and exercise. Avoid alcohol and cigarettes as well as harmful drugs and chemicals. Pregnancy puts extra demands on your body. It's important to find an obstetrician early in your pregnancy, and report any changes in your health to your doctor. Pre-existing medical con ditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, anemia or asthma should be kept under control as much as possible. Exercise can For many people, exercise can go a long way in correcting one of the major symptoms of diabe teshigh blood sugar. Aerobic exercise decreases blood sugar during the exercise period and during recovery. If you continue to exercise on a regular basis and follow a diet prescribed espe near bodies of water. It's natural for teens to want to show off and take risks. If drinking alco holic beverages near a water front is involved, the danger is even greater. Warn your teens about the dangers of diving or swimming in unfamiliar water or while intoxicatd. And set a good example on family out ings to lakes or ocean beaches. To keep you and your family safe during the summer months of fun in and around water: Know and practice water safety. Teach your children to swim at an early age." Don't leave young chldren unattended near bodies of water even if they have had swimming lessons. Learn cardiopulmonary resus citation (CPR). Call your local Fire and Safety department to find out where and when CPR classes are given. be prevented dote instructions if a poisoning occurs. This information is often old and incorrect. Store cleaning supplies out of sight and reach of children. Rinse out containers thorough ly before disposing of them. Use "Mr. Yuk" stickers on all poisonous products in your home. Call the Oregon Poison Cen ter if you have questions. Port land 1-800-452-7165 or Bend 383-4321. Foot problems? Be cautious of stress Circulation problems and da mage to nerve tissues caused by diabetes can make the dia betic prone to foot problems. To avoid foot sores and infec tions, try not to cut your nails too short, wear shoes that fit properly and get prompt treat ment for corns or ingrown toe nails. See your physician about any cut that fails to heal within ten days. If you have foot problems, nonweight-bearing exercising such as swimming or bicycling may be preferred over jogging, walking or aerobic dance. that time of insect bite or sting and has not been desensitized by an aller gist should carry epinephrine, adrug used to combat allergic reac tions. It is available by prescrip tion. The medication, however, does not replace medical caro. It's also a good idea to wear a medical bracelet that would alert others to the possibility of aller gic reaction and should be taken to an emergency room immediatly. Symtoms of a severe allergic reaction Includes fainting or lightheadedness, flushed or red dish skin. The victim also may have difficulty breathing, itchy palms or feet and hives. People who have heart trouble, asthma or other allergies or anyone who takes beta blocking drugs may have severe reactions to bn requires extra special Eat wisely. All of an unborn baby's nutrients come from the mother. Studies show that women who have had a balanced diet before and during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to healthy babies. Eating wisely means eating plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole-grain pro ducts, lean meat, fish, poultry and calcium from dairy products. Choose unprocessed foods and limit sweets, salt and fats. Keep fit by exercising. Enjoy a fitness program to improve your chances for a comfortable and active pregnancy. Swimming and walking are great forms of exercise as are jogging, cycling and some sports. Exercise dur ing pregnancy helps build a posi control non-insulin diabetes cially for you, a decrease in body fat will result and fasting high blood sugar will be lowered. It's quite possible that you will be able to keep your blood sugar Walking is taking great strides to become one of the most pop ular forms of exercise. Mile per mile walking burns asmanycal ories as running. Walking burns stored body fat, lower blood cholesterol. The faster the pace, the better conditioning overall. Make walking a part of your rou tine. ..park you car farther away from your destination or use your lunch hour to walk. So how about it? Instead of reclining in a chair after dinner, try taking a walk. See how quickly it eases your tensions and boosts your energy level fora more pleasant evening. Walk-on! Walk on! Beware of back injuries! Sports can be excellent con ditioners for the back. Swim ming, cycling and walking are highly recommended for bulid ing back strength and relieving minor back strain. But those sports that involve lifting, twisting, jumping and back arching such as golf, racquet sports, bowling, basket ball and baseball can be risky, especially if you have weak back muscles. Water exercise is "strainless"waytogo Water workouts ease exercise strain Many people who prefer a softer exercise than, say, jog ging or aerobic dancing, have found that swimming pool work kouts are ideal. Water workouts are less stress ful to the joints and muscles. That's important if you're over weight, recovering from an injury, suffer arthritis or heart disease or tire easily. Yet water exercise meets your more advanced fitness needs, too. The water's resistance makes many movements harder to do and, therefore, very effec tive at building strength and flexibility. The water feels good, too, as it gently massages and refreshes you. You'll feel great afterward. Jump in...the water's fine. year again! Stings. Proper first aid is usually all that is needed to relieve the pain, swelling and itching of insect bites and stings. If you have never had an allergic reac tion to a bee sting, an ice pack, cold wash and oral antihistamine should relieve the swelling and pain of a bee sting. Elevating the part of the body affected by the sting also will help decrease swelling. The bee is the only insect that leaves its stinger in the victim. The barbed stinger should be removed with tweezers. Be care ful not to break the tiny venom sac that contains the poison. The treatment for bee stings also can be used for scorpion bites. tive self-image and sense of well being while maintaining muscle tone, and strength and endurance. Alcohol and pregnancy don't mix. Heavy alcohol use may cause mental retardation. Drinking while pregnant can interfere with growth. It's best to abstain from the use of alcohol during preg nancy. Don't smoke. Smoking has been linked with low birth weight and increased problems for the mother. And a smoke-filled envi ronment is unhealthy for every one. Be aware of health hazards in your work environment and at home. Some jobs and hobbies at a normal level. Studies reviewed in Sports Medicine, 1 986, "Diabetes Insulin and Exercise," show that exer cise lowers the risk of metobilic disorder in noninsulin-dependent diabetics and may even prevent diabetes in people who are gene tically at risk of developing the disease. In studies at the Institute for Aerobics Research, we have , found that moderate exercise is best for most diabetics. Frequen cy and duration of exercise seems to be more important than high intensity. Generally, we recom mend walking, jogging, bicycling or swimming for at least 45 minutes each day. To make sure you aren't overdoing it, take the "talk test" even though your heart rate is elevated and you're breathing harder during exer cise, you should be able to talk comfortably. Specific recommendations and and exercise guidelines will vary with each diabetic. Check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. Use much caution in the heat The heat and humidity ot sum mer can be life-threatening espe cially for people who participate in strenous activities in the hot sun. Those who are frail and do not have air conditioning may also be in danger. Heatstroke is the most dan gerous of heat-related illnesses. To minimize your chances of ury, play regularly to stay fit, follow good form (asin golf and tennis), always warm up, and respect your physical limitations. Help build your teen's self-esteem Building high self-esteem is important during teenage years. It can be a weapon against the major adolescent problems drug and alcohol abuse and teenage pregnancy. Teenagers who have high self esteem will act independently, assume responsibility and be proud of accomplishments. You can expect them to approach newchallenges with enthusiasm, exhibit a broad range of emo tions and feelings, tolerate frus- Are you average? Everybody loves averages!! Here are some ways average people will spend the days of their lives... Watching T.V 2,894 days Preparing food ... 1,788 days Eating 1,660 days Doing dishes 873 days Exercise 806 days School 558 days ow t0 keep up the good work longer Maintaining your energy level is critical when your days are filled with intense acctivity. Aero space scientists, in an efort to reduce pilot error and fatigue, have identified six factors which can drain people of the stamina they need to maintain high lev els of performance. They are: 1. Getting out of sync with normal biological rhythms. 2. Improper nutrition. 3. Sleep loss. 4. Stress. 5. Poormusculoskeletel health particularly tight back. 6. Poor physical fitness. To combat these factors that drain your energy: attention involve the use of strong chem icals that could be harmful to a developing fetus. Substances like photographic solvents, paint strip pers, degreasers and ceramics should be avoided along with exposure to X-rays. The special attention you give to your health and your envir onment will insure that you enjoy your pregnancy as well as your career. And this new life you bring into the world will have the healthiest possible beginning. Approximate Energy Expenditure by a Healthy Aduir Weighing About 1 50 Pounds Activity Lying quietly Sitting quietly Standing quietly Walking slowly, 2 12 mph Walking quickly, 4 mph Light work, such as ballroom dancing, cleaning house, office work, shopping Moderate work, such as cycling, 9 mph, - jogging, 6 mph, tennis, scrubbing floors,, weeding garden Hard work, such as aerobic dancing, basketball, chopping wood, cross-country skiing, running, 7 mph, shoveling snow, spading garden, swimming, "crawl" For information on contact your local There are two types of heatstroke exertion heatstroke which occurs in healthy people who are very active in the heat, and classical heatstroke which affects the elder ly, the very young and the frail during sustained heat waves. In both types of heatstroke, almost every organ of the body is in jeopardy of functional or struc tural damage. To prevent heatstroke, follow these suggestions; Stay in a cool shelter during the hottest hours of the day. 'Gradually become acclimated to the hot weather, especially if you aren't accustomed to being active outdoors. Start with min tration well and feel capable of influencing others. Teenagers with low self-esteem will demean their own tal ents and will feel that others don't value them. They will generally feel powerless. Teen agers with low self-esteem will be easily influenced by others, express a narrow range of emo tions or feelings and avoid situa tions that provoke anxiety. They also may become defensive and easily frustrated. Most teens with low self-esteem blame others for their own weaknesses. Here are some ways to help teens in your family develop high self-esteem: Listen to them and accept their feelings. When you make a decision affecting teenagers, explain your thinking. Let them take part in making decisions. Develop a trust that your teenagers can and will make good decisions, and let them know that you have that trust. Give your teens appropriate Keep a routine for eating and sleeping. Don't let the stress of the day push you into improper nutri tion. Avoid chronic use of caffeine-laden drinks to give you an energy boost. You may get nervous and irritable instead. Avoid high-sugar snacks. They create a short energy burst fol lowed by a fall in blood sugar levels which may leave you feel ing tired. Fruit, sparkling water and bread sticks are good snack alternatives. Avoid rich, calorie-dense lunches. They can make you feel sluggish when you get back to work for the afternoon. Avoid alcoholic beverages at lunchtime. Don't skip meals. Get adequate rest and avoid alcohol and sugary snacks be fore bedtime both can alter natural sleep cycles and impair the quality of sleep. Stay on top of stress by talk ing to someone who is impor tant to you at least once a day. Suppresed feelings can affect eating and sleeping behaviors, which in turn can affect your daytime stamina. Be physically fit Exercise four days a week to promote aerobic conditioning and mus cular fitness. Calories per hour 80-100 85-105 100-120 210-230 315-345 125-310 315-480 & Fitness 480-625 Food & Fitness Extension office. of the summer imal activity outdoors and slowly add more as you feel comfort able. During hot weather, drink more water than you think you need hirst is not an adequate indica tor of your body's need for water. This is especially important before, during and after athletic event for children as well as adults. "Never leave children or pets unattended in a car or in a house without air conditioning. "Check daily with the elderly and frail people you know who don't have air conditioning. Be sure that they can get to a cool place during hot summer days. guidelines for behavior. Set reasonable limits and learn to say no. Be decisive. Set a good example. Don't say one thing and do another. What parents are and what they do speak louder than words. Give positive strokes through words and touch. Respect the uniqueness of your adolescents, and don't compare them with others. Have reasonable expecta tions. Be honest about your own feelings. 9 li 1 --- j