Diet and meds for irritable colon and bruising concerns
Reader asks about small marble like stools and rapid transit irritable colon. Doctor notes diagnosis by exclusion and suggests stool studies, sigmoidoscopy, and blood tests, with diet changes Metamucil stress therapy and anti spasmotics. hypnosis or biofeedback may help. Bruising response blames aspirin with possible clotting disorders and advises medical review and possible aspirin cessation.
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DR. Gott
Free rides for the elderly spark a local legacy idea
A reader recounts a nephew who funded a trust to supply free taxi rides for elderly women. Each month 75 to 100 coupons are distributed by a senior agency, with cab companies surrendering coupons for fares. The tale suggests others could leave similar life lasting community gifts through trusts and plans with lawyers and banks.
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Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens Agency
H.T. Hey
H.T
P.O. Box
Columbia
Cheerleaders look forward to Hawaii and autographs
Krista and Jennifer, Walkersville band members, prep for a college all star football game in Hawaii. They acknowledge nerves about fame, but enjoy the chance to cheer, travel, and meet players while balancing future plans and college choices. They discuss injuries and proving cheerleading helps confidence.
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Hawaii
Krista
Walkersville
Taking cleanliness out of godliness Dear Abby column
A reader objects to table grace with hands joined, urges hand washing after the prayer, and suggests avoiding the practice for cleanliness. The letter defends communal warmth yet promotes hygiene and questions animal superiority in wedding dog the ring bearer scene. Another reader defends animals and cites Twain. A newlywed military wife asks veterans for views on childbearing if her husband may not return from war.
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Colorado
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Persian Gulf
Saudi Arabia
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Childbirth Classes for Pregnant Teens Offered at Center
The Family Life Center launches a free program of teen focused childbirth education to ease fears about labor. Three session series run every other month starting in January with referrals through Frederick County Health Department and local medical partners. For info call 694 9002.
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Family Life Center
Beth Thompson
Frederick County
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Health Department
Identifying dependency problems for teens
A question and answer from a California hospital outlined a 20 item quiz to spot chemical dependency in teens. It advises that three or more yes answers indicate a probable problem and urges seeking professional help immediately if quitting seems difficult.
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Nameless
la Habra
Calif
Santa Ana
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