a woman's guide to the good life
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Women: Take time to focus on your health! Women are often driven by their nurturing tendencies and become so busy caring for their husbands, children, parents, friends and everyone else that they often forget to take care of themselves. NOW is the time to focus on your health.TRANSCRIPT
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Publication of Echo Press, Alexandria, MN • July 2011 • 320.763.3133Special Projects Editor: Tara Bitzan • Cover Design: Kelsey Langager • Inside Design: Nichole Roell
Women: Take time to focus on your health ......3Is it a headache or a MIGRAINE?..................6Strong bones for a healthy life.......................8What’s in your purse? ................................13Don’t let halitosis send you into hiding..........14
Are your feet killing you? 12
Pay attention toyour spine 11
It’s allergy season!4
Simple stressbusters10
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Women are often driven by their
nurturing tendencies and be-
come so busy caring for their
husbands, children, parents, friends and
everyone else that they often forget to take
care of themselves.
The following startling facts are from theNational Center for Health Statisitics
14% of women 18 years and older arein fair or poor health.
32% of women 18 years and older are engaged in regular leisure-time physical activity.
18% of women 18 years and older cur-rently smoke.
14% of women 18 years and older reported having five or more drinks in one day at least once in the past year.
36% of women 20 years and older areclassified as obese.
33% of women 20 years and older havehypertension.
16% of women 65 years and youngerare classified as obese.
68% of women 40 years and older have had a mammogram within the past two years.
75% of women 18 years and older have had a pap smear within the past three years.
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Tis the season for itchy, swollen
eyes, runny noses, scratchy
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headaches. It’s allergy season!
Everyone reacts differently to themany allergens that plague us daily,and with all the allergy medications onthe market today, it’s tough to knowwhat to take to find some relief foryour individual symptoms.
EYESHistamines fill your nose and then
go into your blood supply, irritatingsurrounding tissue and making youreyes watery, itchy and bloodshot
Oral antihistamines and deconges-
tants will usually provide relief. But ifyour eyes are severely irritated, youmay want to try eyedrops that containboth an antihistamine and deconges-tant to get rid of the itchy, waterysymptoms while also taking care of theredness.
If symptoms don't go away in threedays, see a doctor.
NOSEAllergens such as pollen invade the
nose first. The body protects itself withan outpouring of inflammatory chemi-cals called histamines, which cause arunny, itchy nose and sneezing.
Antihistamines prevent these hista-mines from being released into thenasal passages and stirring up thesesymptoms. Although all antihistamines
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act the same way, they are not all the same. Studies show that loratadine and ceti-
rizine, the active ingredients in someantihistamine medications, won’tmake you drowsy. Diphenhy-dramine, the main ingredient inother antihistamines, has beenproven to create groggysymptems and slower reactiontimes in individuals.
It is most effective to takean antihistamine beforebeing exposed to an aller-gen, but they will typicallybegin working within 30 to60 minutes.
If your symptoms still per-sist after a week of using anantihistamine, see a doctorabout getting a prescriptionmedication.
THROATSome of the allergens that trigger his-
tamine reactions will drain into the throat andcause itchiness and discomfort there as well.
The same antihistamines that aid your nose
should help your throat.If your throat is actually sore before you
have a runny nose, or if you have athick nasal discharge, you should
see a doctor, as you may be suf-fering from a respiratory infec-tion.
SINUSHEADACHE
Sometimes nasal mem-branes swell enough to clogoutflow tracts to your si-nuses, causing pressure andpain.
Decongestants should takecare of congestion and sinus
pain, and pain relievers canalso offer some help.
You may also want to try anasal saline solution to clear the
passages.If your sinus pain is severe or doesn’t
respond to the above remedies, see a doctor,as you may have a sinus infection.
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Throbbing head pain, light and sound sen-sitivity, nausea. Migraines can be dibilitat-ing. When not treated properly, these
headaches can disrupt every aspect of a per-son's life.
In the U.S., about 12 to 16 percent of thepopulation suffers from migraine headaches.Women experience migraines three timesmore frequently than men.
What are migraines?Migraines are a biologically based disor-
der. The symptoms result from changes in thebrain. Researchers used to believe that mi-graines were linked to the dilation and con-striction of blood vessels in the head. Theynow believe these headaches are caused byinherited abnormalities in certain brain cells.People who suffer from these have a predis-position to attacks triggered by a variety offactors. Specific, abnormal genes have beenidentified for some types of migraines.
TriggersPeople who get migraines have sensitivi-
ties to various triggers, such as bright lights,certain foods/beverages, certain odors,stress, menstrual cycles or even weatherchanges.
SymptomsSome migraine sufferers experience an
“aura” five to 20 minutes before the attack.This may lead to seeing flashing lights or otherstrange visuals such as zigzag lines or visions
that resemble TV static. Some sufferers evenexperience temporary vision loss.
Other symptoms may include confusion,difficulty speaking, limb weakness or tinglingof face or hands. Even if you don't have anaura, you may experience vague symptomsbefore a migraine, including mental fuzziness,mood changes, fatigue and fluid retention.
The pain of a migraine is described as in-tense, throbbing or pounding and is felt in theforehead, temple, ear and/or jaw, around theeye or over the entire head. It may includenausea and vomiting and can last from a fewhours up to three days.
Migraines occur in some people severaltimes a week while others may get them onceevery three years. Some occur at predictabletimes – prior to menstruation, after a stressfulsituation, after certain movement.
TypesIn addition to the classic migraine de-
scribed above, migraine headaches can takeother forms:
• Hemiplegic migraine: Patients experi-ence temporary paralysis on one side of thebody, known as hemiplegia. Sufferers may ex-perience vision problems and vertigo (feelingof spinning). These symptoms begin 10 to 90minutes before the onset of head pain. Com-plete recovery may take weeks.
• Ophthalmoplegic migraine: The pain isaround the eyes and is associated with adroopy eyelid, double vision and other visionproblems.
• Basilar artery migraine: This involves adisturbance of a major brain artery. Pre-
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Is it a headache, or a
MIGRAINE?
headache symptoms include vertigo,double vision and poor muscular co-ordination. This type of migraine oc-curs primarily in adolescent andyoung women and is often associ-ated with the menstrual cycle.
• Status migrainosus: This severeand rare type of migraine can last72 hours or longer. The pain andnausea are so intense that suffererssometimes must be hospitalized. Theuse of certain drugs can trigger it.
• Headache-free migraine: Thistype of migraine is characterized bysuch symptoms as visual problems,nausea, vomiting, constipation or di-arrhea. However, unlike the othermigraines, there is no head pain.
TreatmentMild-to-moderate attacks can be
treated by some of the following:• Using a cold compress.• Resting with pillows supporting
the head/neck.• Resting in a room with no sen-
sory stimulation (light, sound, odors)• Withdrawing from stressful sur-
roundings.
• Sleeping.• Drinking a moderate
amount of caffeine.• O v e r - t h e - c o u n t e r
headache medications:Nonsteroidal anti-inflam-
matory drugs (aspirin,ibuprofen, naproxen, andketoprofen). Acetamino-phen may be taken withthe above.
Combination med-ications: Some painrelievers approved formigraines containacetaminophen andaspirin combinedwith caffeine.
If these treatmentsdon’t help, seek thehelp of a medical pro-fessional.
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The skeleton plays a key role in a per-
son’s overall health.
Weak bones put a person at risk of fallsand fractures, which can make their overallhealth deteroirate rapidly. Statistics show thatafter a hip fracture, only 15 percent of pa-tients can walk across a room without helpafter six months; 25 percent require long-termcare and may become disabled.
How the skeletal system worksThroughout your life, bone cells called os-
teoblasts are continually adding new bone toyour skeleton while cells called osteoclasts de-molish old bone in order to supply the rest ofthe body with calcium. After bone mass peaksaround age 30, a person starts to lose 1 to 2percent of bone a year. That accelerates to 3
or 4 percent each year in the first five to sevenyears after menopause, when declining estro-gen offers less protection against the osteo-clasts that break down bone.
Be proactiveNo matter what your age, there are many
things you can do to strengthen your bonesand prevent osteoporosis.
In addition to consuming certain bone-boosting nutrients, you should quit smoking,limit consumption of alcoholic beverages, andexercise frequently. Weight-bearing exerciselike aerobics or walking and strength-trainingare especially important for strong bones.
It is important to get screened for osteo-porosis. This bone-thinning condition doesn'tcause symptoms and takes decades to de-velop. Ask your doctor when you need a bonemineral density test (some recommend them atage 65, some at menopause, and some ear-
STRONG BONESfor a healthy life
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lier if you're at an increased risk). Risk factors include family history, broken
bones, being Caucasian or Asian,having a small frame, certainmedications or conditionssuch as inflammatorybowel disease or mul-tiple sclerosis.
Proper nutrientsand key supple-ments also playan important rolein good bonehealth.
Supplements• Calcium: This
mineral is wellknown for bone-strengthening. Thecalcium from foods suchas cheese or milk is ab-sorbed through the small in-testine into the blood. It eventuallycombines with phosphorus to form hard,crystal-like substances that contribute to strongbones and teeth.
Most women fall short on recommended
levels (1,000 mg a day for women those age50 and younger; 1,200 mg a day for those
age 51 and older), so supplementsare usually recommended.
• Vitamin D: This vitaminhelps the body better ab-
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• Vitamin C, mag-nesium, vitamin K, potas-
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EXERCISE. Don’t worry - youdon’t have to workout an hour aday seven days a week. Re-search shows that a moderateamount of exercise two times aweek or more is one of the besttools for chronic stress. Take awalk, shoot some hoops with thekids or go for a swim. Findsomething you enjoy and do it!
EAT RIGHT. You’ve heard it ahundred times, but that’s be-cause it’s true. Eat more vegeta-bles, fruits and whole grains.Avoid sugar, caffeine and fattyfoods. Don’t let stress drive youto eat – eat only when hungry.
GET ENOUGH SLEEP. An-other one you’ve heard count-less times. Create a ritual towind down. Avoid food and caf-feine in the evening. Set a sleepschedule and stick to it. You aremuch more likely to be stressedwhen you are tired.
LET GO OF THINGS OUTOF YOUR CONTROL. Trying tocontrol situations or people's ac-tions that are beyond your con-trol can be stressful. Avoidancealso raises stress. Focus onthings you can control. You can’tcontrol the economy, but youcan control how you invest your
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THINK POSITIVELY. Accord-ing to studies, the stress hor-mone cortisol can be kept incheck with a positive attitude.Keep your chin up and thinkpositive thoughts. Try to find thegood in things – and that in-cludes yourself! Don’t put your-self down – talk yourself up.
SHARE. Sometimes all ittakes to let something go is toshare it. Have coffee with atrustworthy friend once a weekso you can vent. Or, keep a jour-nal where you can release yourstress. Don’t let it all become anegative dumping ground, how-ever. Remember – think posi-tively! When sharing thenegatives that cause you stress,also share some positives andalways try to end on an up beat.
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heights should be worn no more than two orthree hours each day.
Wearing heels frequently for long periodsof time can shorten the Achilles tendon andcause a loss in the range of motion in yourfeet. Shortening of the Achilles tendon is re-sponsible for the disproportionate number ofAmerican women who suffer from heel pain;up to 75 percent of the estimated two millionpeople suffering from heel pain are women.
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Times are changingAccording to a 1997 survey by the Amer-
ican Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, amajority of women are no longer wearingshoes over one inch to work on a daily basisand fewer than 3 percent of women are wear-ing shoes with a height of more than two andone quarter inches.
Twenty percent of women report wearingathletic shoes to work. Fashion magazinesmay soon be the only place you see womenwearing stilleto heels!
Some women carry half their household
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No matter your style, there are eight itemsthat everyone should carry in their purse, nomatter its size.
1Identification: A driver’s license or someother form of ID that will tell people whoyou are if you can’t speak for yourself.
2Emergency contact list: Again, if you areunable to speak for yourself, help thosewho are on hand find who to call on
your behalf. Include names and all the num-bers you have for that person – home, work,cell, etc.
3Cell phone: Hardly anyone leaves homewithout this anymore. While at times itcan be a hindrance, when you’re in a sit-
uation where you need help, it could be a life-saver. And remember, when driving, the purseis the best and safest place for your phone.
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5A credit card: Less is better in this in-stance – one card is better than 10 forsecurity reasons. But it is always smart
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Halitosis can be causedby a variety of things. Themost obvious of course ispoor oral hygiene. That iswhy many sufferers tend to beself-conscious about it. Whowants others thinking that they don’tbrush their teeth?
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