Remember RICE for injuries
Reading the Orange County Register guidance on when to stop activity and how to treat injuries with RICE. It distinguishes major injuries needing immediate medical advice from minor ones and outlines rest ice compression and elevation steps.
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Orange County
Beating the Itching and Burning of Athlete's Foot
Pharmacists address feet problems with athlete's foot details. Tinea pedis commonly affects toes and is contracted in communal showers. Symptoms include itching and sometimes pain from fissures. Prevention includes breathable socks and shoes, drying feet, and air exposure. Treatments start with topical antifungals and habit changes, with oral meds in severe long lasting cases. For information contact the American Academy of Dermatology.
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American Academy of Dermatology
Bob Sample
Pharmacy Today
Johnson Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Natural approach to fibroid pain proposed by Weil
Chicago Tribune notes Dr. Andrew Weil advocates a seven step plan to slow fibroid growth and cut pain. It includes a low fat high fiber diet, more plant foods, organic produce, hormone free meats, regular activity, possible vitamin E for cramps, raspberry leaf tea, guided imagery, anemia correction and iron if needed.
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Chicago Tribune
Andrew Weil
University of Arizona
Weil
Heart Association urges portion control and reevaluates non-fat dieting
Diet guidelines urge realistic serving sizes amid oversized meals. Dr Nina Radford notes non-fat labels can mislead, advocates cutting large portions and using doggy bags. promotes apples as a treat and questions high-protein diets lacking scientific proof of sustained weight loss.
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Heart Association
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Eye training can boost sports skills
Eye training and sports vision improve athletic performance beyond muscle and cardio. AOA suggests dynamic visual acuity eye tracking focus flexibility visual memory and concentration exercises. A sports vision optometrist can assess skills and tailor drills for activities like surfing skating biking and ball sports.
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Orange County Register
American Optometric Association
AOA
Linn County Flu and Pneumonia Shot Schedule
Linn flu shot schedule offers free vaccines for 65 and older with Medicare Part B. Other ages pay 6 dollars for 55 to 64 and 11 dollars for 18 to 54. Vaccination sites include Ely Senior Center Salvation Army Center Point Senior Center Sample Pharmacy Hawlot ha Senior Center Hy-Vee with dates November 21 22 27 and times listed.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Visiting Nurse Association
Linn County
eNov
Center Point Senior Center
Main St
Sample Pharmacy
Johnson Ave
Hiawatha Senior Center
Emmons, St. NE
Health Notes Alzheimer s and Stroke Support Groups at St Luke s
Alzheimer s Support Group meets 6 30 p m November 27 in Room 163 at St Luke s Hospital for caregivers. Stroke Patients and Family Group gathers 2 p m November 27 in Room 163 for patients and families. Infertility Support session at 7 30 p m today in St Luke s Formal Lounge with Dr William Davis. Mid Life Education Classes 6 30 p m November 28 in St Luke s Women s Care, discussing hormones and health risks at $10. Call numbers listed.
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Alzheimer's Support Group
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Luke’s
William Davis
St. Luke's Women's Care
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