Urgent plea to help a troubled friend
A teen writes about a classmate Rachel who shows signs of severe distress and possible self harm. Mary fears telling Rachel’s parents but the writer is urged to seek help immediately for Rachel. Abby advises involving parents or guardians and seeking professional counseling with credential checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Mary
Rachel
California
Alex Seabrook
St. Boniface Episcopal Church
Tinley Park
Seabrook
Flexibility Test for Hips Thighs and Back Reach
A simple test uses a box or step and ruler to measure how far you can reach. An example notes a 62 year old woman reaching 11 inches shows excellent flexibility and suggests regular stretching to improve scores.
Heloise to Share Family Hints at Smithsonian Event
Reader hints from families featured in the Smithsonian exhibition Within These Walls address lessons passed down generations. Heloise invites letters by Oct 15 2001 to join the program. examples include kitchen tips privacy advice and practical household tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History
Heloise
Dept. S
P.O
San Antonio
Eliminate Underarm Odor and Lipitor Alcohol Risks
A reader asks about underarm odor and remedies. Experts describe apocrine sweat, bacteria, and options from aluminum chloride to Botox and Crionic device, plus dietary triggers. A separate letter warns an alcoholic spouse on Lipitor faces liver danger and possible cirrhosis, urging immediate treatment and sending response details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crionic
General Medical Company of
Los Angeles
Drionic.com
Dr. Donahue
A.H
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Mount Morris
Abigail van Buren
Jeanne Phillips
Universal Press Syndicate
KRT
Heloise P.S
Scott
Mary Scott
Fritz Liess
Ventura, Calif
Gloria
Laguna Niguel
Calif
Donohue
Orlando
Paul
North America
Smulehoff
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Neighbors
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Iowa
Gazette
Suzanne Chamipar
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