Health Hints are a quick, easy way to provide health education
to your congregation. They can be placed in the Sunday bulletin and I find most
people read them. The information should come from reliable sources and sited if
it isn’t common knowledge.
Lois
Health Hints:
June 2008
Proper lifting techniques: Bend at
the knees and lift with your legs will save injuring your back.
Asthma: Individuals with asthma should drink plenty of water before,
during and after an exercise workout, even in cool weather to moisten the
airways.
Ice: Biting into ice cubes or crushed ice causes pressure and temperature
changes in the teeth that can crack tooth enamel, opening up tiny gaps where
plaque can collect and strains can form. So keep cubes in you drink.
Lower doses: The ability to break down medication and eliminate it from
the body declines with age, sometimes leading to dangerous build-ups of certain
drugs. If you’re older and starting a medication, ask you doctor if you can
start with the lowest sensible dose available, then increase if necessary.
