Special Combined Issue - Summer, 2002

This has been a busy summer so far - I had to go to Hawaii on business (tough job, but someone has to do it!) and have hardly had time to answer e-mails. That is why this issue is a combined Summer issue. I just couldn't get it finished in time for the July 1 publication date. But many thanks to my staff (Anne, Suze, Julie and Terri) who got their jobs done on time!

Keep Safe this Summer!

Summer Safety

Here are some tips for avoiding heat-related illnesses and what to do to treat them.

Don't Get Burned by Fireworks

Summer is a popular time for Fireworks - Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Ballgames, Backyard Barbecues - learn how to use them safely.

Summer Skincare for Kids

Kids spend a lot of time in the sun during the Summer. They need protection!

Tips for protecting yourself from the sun's damaging rays

Okay, admit it. You know the sun's rays are harmful, but you want "just a little tan" to make your skin glow. While it may look good now, it could make you age faster and look terrible in the future. Protect yourself. If you must have a tan, get it from a bottle.

I would like to see reports on the different health specialists we should be visiting. For example, how often should I get a spin check from the Chiropractic, or teeth checked, or should I been visiting a dietician or naturopath.

I would like to see more articles on the benefits of different food groups, what vitamins and minerals do what, and where they are found.

I do like your articles on the different illnesses, this is very educational.

Sammy M.

This month we have featured an article on how often you should visit your dentist and other dental questions and an article listing sources of calcium and the absorption rate of each one.

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Tips for getting a good night's sleep

1. Give yourself permission to go to bed. Put away your "to do" list and make sleep a priority.
2. Unwind early in the evening.
3. Develop a sleep ritual. Doing the same things each night just before bed signals your body to settle down.
4. Keep regular hours - even on the weekend.
5. Sleep in a dark room to get a restful night's sleep. Darkness cues us to sleep.
6. Sleep on a comfortable, supportive mattress.
7. Exercise regularly. Be careful not to exercise too close to bedtime though or you may have trouble falling asleep.
8. Cut down on stimulants, such as caffeine.
9. Don't smoke. Smokers take longer to fall asleep and wake up more often during the night.
10. Reduce alcohol intake. Drinking alcohol shortly before betime interrupts and fragments sleep.
11. Don't go to bedstarved or stuffed. Either one may cause physical discomfort.
12. Eat foods that can help you sleep, such as milk, eggs, tuna, cottage cheese and poultry.
13. Earplugs or white noise may help if noise is a problem. Sudden noises can result in fragmented sleep.
14. If you are too hot or too cold, adjust your thermostat. The optimal temperature for sleep is between 60 to 65 degrees.

July and August Birthdays, Anniversaries and/or Milestones:

Happy Birthday to:

Patti - August 4

Allana - August 11

Mary a.k.a. Mary2again - August 28

Sandy - August 28

Anniversaries:

Julie and Kenny - July 27, 1983

Deb (aka Twiggy) August 7, 1993

Anne-Marie - August 14, 1999

Calcium Sources

Calcium is an important nutrient that helps build strong bones, nails and teeth, among other things. Here is where to find it!

Dental Hygiene Tips

How often should you visit your dentist? Are "over-the-counter" dental tools safe? Will toothpicks harm your teeth?

Eat your way to better health

You really are what you eat. You can be healthy if you know the right foods to eat.

Dentists may be first to detect eating disorders

Dentists can tell by looking at a person's teeth if they have an eating disorder.

Five Tips For Planning And Losing Weight

Just as you need plans to build a home, you need plans to build a strong, healthy body.

Healthy Living members Elaine and Pam discuss Motivation

Healthy Living members Elaine and Pam share their insights in motivation. Maybe their motivational techniques will motivate you!

Summer Poll

So far this Summer I've. . .

• Gotten a lot accomplished
• Turned into a Slug
• Gotten a terrible sunburn
• Went on a terrific vacation
• Some, None or All of the above

Cast your vote:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/healthyliving/messages?msg=7957.1

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