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3/9/2020

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PROTECT YOUR BRAIN
Your brain is the CPU for your body! It is your Central Processing Unit. 
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A CPU is Like Your Brain
Your brain is about 3 pounds of very soft, fragile tissue. Your skull is hard, your brain is soft.
Protect your brain!
 1. Protect Your Brain from Injury.
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Wear a Motorcycle Helmet To Protect Your Brain-Accidents Happen
• Wear a helmet when bicycling, skating, skateboarding,
• Wear your seat belt when riding in the car.
• Stay off roofs, especially after the age of 40.
• Do not repetitively use your head as an object for hitting
   things like soccer balls, etc.

​   In this case, Don't Use Your Head!
2. Protect Your Brain - Get Enough Sleep!  
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Get Enough Sleep - Protect Your Brain
• Lack of sleep affects memory, concentration and limits
   the access to your learning ability.
• Humans spend 1/3 of their life sleeping.
• Humans are the only mammal that willingly delays going
   to sleep.
• Divorced, widowed and separated people report more
   insomnia. 
3.  Limit Stress
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Limit Stress
• Focus your attention on something you enjoy.
• Laugh.
• Meditate.
• Choose your attitude.
• Listen to joyful music.
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   Write down 5 things you are grateful for every day. 
4. Breathe.
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Breathe
• Make sure you are not restricting your breathing     
  patterns (by shallow breathing or unconsciously holding   
  your breath).
• Breathe fully and deeply.
• Make sure you are not breathing too fast and gulping air.
• Stand and sit tall so your lungs are not squished. Give
   your lungs a chance to function properly.
5. Take in Enough Water.
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• Some experts say that there is a link between
   dehydration and mental confusion.
• There is a lot of controversy about how much water is
   the right amount of water, but most experts agree that
   you should drink before you are thirsty.
• Your body is something like a wet cell battery and needs
   the fluid. Read, "THE HUMAN BODY IS AN ELECTRIC
   BATTERY, suggested by the Center for Bibliographical     
​   Studies and Research.
6. Do Not Put Toxic Substances In Your Body
​    or On Your Body.
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FORMALDEHYDE IS A POISON
• If you poison your body, you poison your brain.
• Limit Alcohol… Limit Tobacco… Do Not Abuse Drugs.
• Remember that what goes on your skin is easily 
   absorbed into your body.
• Think about your product choices for personal use
   products; your clothing and shoe choices some contain
   formaldehyde, pfas, and more), your choice of food, your
   choice of furniture and household goods can make you
   sick.
• Air, water, food, and things that touch your skin, can
   affect your health - think about the consequences of the
​   products you choose.
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Health Hazards of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
• Tip-if you are having construction done in your home,   
   first do research on the products and the products they
   use along with them, like the glues.
• Check for the dangers of products that gas out. For
   example, home furnishing products-even air fresheners
​   may gas out poisons.
• If you are painting, get a no voc (volatile organic
   compounds) or low voc paint.
• Read what the EPA has to say about the risks of volatile
   organic compounds.

   Think about limiting the toxins that are in your   
​   environment. 
 7. Use Household Cleaners Only in a Well-Ventilated
     Area.
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• Do not allow harsh chemical products on your skin
   because that is the largest organ in your body that 
​   breathes; the chemicals can go right in.
• Wear gloves.
• For some products it is prudent to wear eye protection or
   and/or a mask to cover your nose and mouth. Read the
   instructions.
• If you think something may splash or if you are outside
   and the wind may blow, remember to protect your eyes
   and think about your face and other skin.
• Sometimes something as simple as opening a cap on a
   bottle may let the liquid spurt out-think about turning
   your head to avert your eyes when you open containers
   with liquid inside.
• Do not breathe in toxins, especially in a confined area
   like a bathroom.
• Or when possible, consider using household cleaners that
​   are non-toxic such as vinegar.
8. Food – Questions to Ask Yourself About Food
​    Safety.
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• GMO (genetically modified organism), also known as GE
  (genetically engineered) is the result of a laboratory 
  process where genes from the DNA of one species are        extracted and artificially forced into the genes of an       
  unrelated plant or animal.
• Is this food (seriously)? Read the ingredients.
  Could there be pesticides on or in this food?
  Could those pesticides harm me or my family?
  Did I thoroughly wash the food? Will that even work?
  There is controversy and dispute about GMOs.
​
  According to MIT Technology Review, October 7, 2017,
  "A  U.S. synthetic-biology conglomerate plans to begin   
  marketing genetically modified apples this fall but won’t   
  label them as GMOs."
 
  You won't know what you are eating because there is a      plan to not properly label food according to the article in    MIT Technology Review. 

  Large lawsuits are being won against the 
  manufacturer of RoundUp (which contains
  glyphosate).
  

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Check this out, CBS News Reports:

     " 2 Billion Awarded to Family as Punitive 
        Damages after concluding that sustained
        exposure to Monsanto Co.'s popular Roundup
        weed killer led to their cancer diagnoses. The
        couple will receive an additional $55 million for
        pain and suffering and to cover medical
​        expenses."
• Even if you thoroughly wash the food, since the plant
   was modified to take up roundup (glyphosate) pesticide,     can you wash it off?
• So pesticides are used to kill pests- mostly bugs. Are we 
   slowly killing ourselves?
• Have you ever sprayed a bug to kill it and have seen how
   the spray affected its nervous system as it twitched and
   then died? What are these pesticides doing to humans?
• For more information see:
   https://www.nongmoproject.org 
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RICE CONTAINS ARSENIC WHICH MAY LEAD TO HEALTH PROBLEMS
What Can You Do to Ensure That You are Purchasing Healthier Food?
• Keep informed. Be knowledgeable.
• Know the names of ingredients that may be added to
   food that are health risks.
• Know where your food is coming from.
• Sign up for alerts regarding food recalls.
• Wash your food to remove as much of the pesticides or
   bacteria as possible. Before cooking, wash food with   
   clean water, (but not soap). Some people use vinegar.
   Mix up a solution of 10 percent white vinegar and 90
   percent water and soak your vegetables and fruits in
   them. Stir them gently and rinse thoroughly.
• Peeling may help, but it does not remove all pesticide
   residues as some is absorbed into the food. Some   
   GMO’s are made to soak up as much possible herbicide
   as possible.
• For meat, you may wish to trim the fat. Some pesticides
   collect in animal fat. Trimming the excess fat from the
   meat helps to reduce the amount of such pesticides that
​   would otherwise be eaten.

  (By the way, toxins collect in the fat of humans also. The
  fat takes up the toxin to protect your organs.)   


  "Sequestering them (toxins) in our fat cells could        be the body’s way of protecting other organs from
    exposure to these compounds."
Cooking helps. Cooking helps reduce some of the pesticide residues in food that are not removable by washing or peeling.

"Most pesticides are complex organic molecules and these tend not to be very heat stable. But reliably breaking down all pesticide molecules would likely require prolonged exposure to temperatures well over 100ºC, so you can’t rely on ordinary cooking to remove all traces. Peeling or washing fruit and vegetables does more to reduce pesticide levels than cooking, but . . . the only way to be entirely sure is to stick to organic produce." Per Science Focus Magazine of the BBC.
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BAKING SODA
• Does baking soda remove pesticides?

​"Submerging apples in a baking soda solution for two minutes removed more pesticides than a two-minute soak in the bleach solution, or two minutes of rinsing in running tap water. But it took 12 to 15 minutes in the baking soda solution to completely get rid of the pesticides used in this study." Per Consumer Reports, Oct 25, 2017.
9. Nutrition.
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A WALNUT LOOKS LIKE A BRAIN AND IS BRAIN FOOD
• What you eat plays a significant role in how your brain
​   functions daily. Eat brain-healthy foods.
• It is essential for brain function to eat protein, complex
   carbohydrates and foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids like
   salmon, walnuts, trout and olive oil.
• Think about what a walnut looks like. It looks like a little
   brain. Sometimes the appearance of our foods give us
   clues as to what part of the body the food helps.
• Simple sugars and simple carbohydrates such as bread,
   pasta, potatoes and rice cause people to feel lethargic
   and they may experience “brain fog”.
• Eat foods rich in anti-oxidants. These tend to be dark-
   skinned fruits and vegetables. Fruits such as blueberries,
   blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, red grapes and
   plums tend to be high in anti-oxidants.
• Vegetables such as spinach, brussel sprouts, broccoli, red
   bell pepper and eggplant have higher than natural
   occurring levels of anti-oxidants.
10. Stay Physically Active. Play a Sport, Go Dancing,        Join a Gym, Go for a Walk, Play Tennis, Go       
      Swimming, Go Bike Riding, etc.
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STAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, SOURCE PEXELS
​​11. Stay Socially Active. 
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TO STAY ACTIVE GROUP PLAYS CARDS
Being socially active helps reduce stress.

Here are some fun activities to try:

You may want to try a new hobby, join a travel club, try cooking classes, join a book club, and go dancing.
12. Exercise Your Brain-Learn Something New. 
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SUDOKU CAN HELP KEEP YOUR MIND ACTIVE
Try taking cooking classes, art classes, play Sudoku, play word games, etc.
• Take up dancing, learn how to play a musical instrument,
   take cooking classes, create art, do a crossword puzzle,
   take art classes, play Sudoku, play chess, play Scrabble,
   and/or learn a new language.

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Here are some benefits from learning:

Learning makes you more interesting. Learn something new so you are more interesting to other people. You will be able to add interesting discussion when you are with others. Learning gives you more talking points.

• Build self-esteem and confidence by mastering new
   knowledge and new skills.
• You'll make more friends. The more you know the more,
   the more you may have in common with someone else
   which can lead to more friendships. This will help you to
   be more relatable to others.
• Learning sets a good example. If you would like your
   family and friends to reap the same benefits from
​   learning, lead by example. 
• Learning makes you a better-rounded person. This
   means you may have more opportunities and
   advantages in life from which to draw.
• Learning is empowering. Make better-informed decisions
   in your life.
• Learning fuels creativity. Learning new things may
   trigger new ideas in other areas that may not even be       related.
• Start learning easier and faster! The more you practice
   learning, the faster you will learn. Why? As you practice
   learning more and more, the denser the myelin gray
   matter of your brain will become and the stronger your
   neural pathways will become!
• Learn what is going on around you. Keep current of news
   and trends worldwide, nationally, and locally. Be
   relevant. Know the big picture and also accumulate   
   interesting knowledge and facts. Be able to talk on
​   different topics and different levels. 
13. Take Supplements. Why take supplements?
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WHY TAKE SUPPLEMENTS?
• Most people do not eat balanced meals on a regular
   basis.
• Medications often deplete essential nutrients.
• Supplements may help to reduce oxidative stress.
• Farming practices, including the equipment used in the
   1930s that led to soil erosion, that in part lead to the
​   Dust Bowl, have lead to today's soil depletion.
Do you work out? Exercise increases your nutrient needs.

• According to a study at Oxford University, B vitamins, in
  particular, are cited as helpful for the brain; especially for
  protecting the elderly from memory loss and Alzheimer’s.
  This same study shows that B vitamins reduce brain
  shrinkage by half!


  Think B vitamins for BRAIN.

• According to the Alzheimer’s Association . . .
   The researchers used data on 168 people (85 receiving
   active treatment and 83 receiving placebo) who had
   completed an MRI at both the start and at follow-up.
• Treatment with vitamin B tablets had notable effects on 
   the levels of homocysteine in the blood, reducing it by 
   22.5 percent.
• Overall, treatment with B vitamins for a period of 24
   months led to a reduction in the rate of brain atrophy.
• After the age of the participants was taken into account,
   the rate of shrinkage in people receiving the vitamins
   was 30 percent less than in the placebo group (0.76
   percent shrinkage and 1.08 percent shrinkage
   respectively). The researchers also found that, overall;
   "the safety of vitamins was good with no adverse
​   events.”
14. Protect Both: The Brain-Heart Connection
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HEART BRAIN CONNECTION
• A newer branch of medical science known as neurocardiology has many aspects, but may be thought
of as being divided into 3 main categories – the effects
​of the heart on the brain (such as embolic stroke), the effects of the brain on the heart (neurogenic heart disease), and neurocardiac syndromes (believed to be a result of miscommunication between brain and heart).

“Clinical management of many disorders of the heart and the brain cannot be viewed in isolation.”

The Heart Association published information from Japanese researchers who studied 23,119 men and 35,611 women ranging in age from 40-79. With 14 years of follow up, research shows that B vitamins protect the heart. Those with the highest levels, had significantly lower risk of death by heart failure or stroke.
15. Lead Safety.
There are no visible symptoms of lead poisoning, and children may suffer behavior or learning problems as a result of exposure to lead hazards.

Houses built prior to 1978 often have lead paint.

Do not attempt to remove lead paint yourself, consult with a professional.

Wash children’s hands, toys, and bottles often.

Regularly clean floors, window sills, and other surfaces to reduce possible exposure to lead and pesticide residues.

Be aware that new toys, new books and new fashion jewelry may also contain lead.
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LEAD POISONING SYMPTOM CHART
Lead is a cumulative toxin that affects multiple body systems and is particularly harmful to young children.

There is no known level of lead exposure that is considered safe.
Lead Exposure-
What are the most common causes of lead exposure?
  • Paint
  • Gasoline- in the past gasoline was leaded-phased out in the 1970s
  • “Do-It-Yourself Home Renovation”
  • Hobbies-like stained glass making or soldering
  • Bullets, shrapnel, or other embedded foreign bodies
  • Contaminated Food /Water
  • Lead is a component of tobacco and tobacco smoke
  • Imported jewelry
  • Imported candies
  • Cosmetics
  • Folk, traditional and home remedies
  • Lead pipes, fixtures and solder in homes built before 1989
  • Brass fixtures, faucets or fittings
  • Copper pipes with lead solder
  • Older drinking water coolers
  • Older coffee urns
  • Even “safe” pottery and ceramic ware (especially bad if the glaze wears off)
  • Leaded crystal glassware
  • Certain natural calcium supplements
  • Food grown in soil with high concentrates of lead
  • Food grown in soil with high concentrates of lead
  • Pesticides in US-lead arsenate used as an insecticide or fungicide in orchards
  • Artificial turf
  • Artificial Christmas trees
  • Automotive batteries
  • Bridge paint
  • Computers
  • Curtain weights
  • Fishing tackle
  • Jewelry
  • Pewter
  • Pool cue chalk
  • Some ceramic glazes
  • Toys (especially antique or imported)
  • Leaded wick candles
  • Vinyl lunch boxes
  • Vinyl mini-blinds (made before 1997)  
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What is ADHD, The Prevalence, Signs, And Risks?

8/21/2019

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Is this describing someone you care about?
What is Attention Deficit Disorder?
Attention Deficit Disorder (also known as ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  (ADHD) are terms used to describe chronic patterns of behavior that are associated with learning disorders.  ADHD is quickly becoming the preferred term to use according to the Mayo Clinic because the term ADHD is inclusive of the ADD symptoms. 
 “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that typically begins in childhood and often persists into adulthood,” according to the CDC there is usually a combination of problems such as difficulty sustaining attention, impulsivity and an unusual amount of inappropriate movement.  The primary difference between ADD and ADHD is the absence or presence of hyperactive behaviors.  ADD is characterized more by lack of attention.  
 “ADHD Statistics: How Common is ADHD? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 11 percent of all children in the U.S. aged 4-17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) — that was roughly 6.1 million American children in 2016, a 43 percent increase since 2003.”
In 2019, the CDC reports that ADHD numbers are still rising and now affecting more than 6.4 million US children aged 4–17 years.
One out of every 20 U.S. children are taking medication for ADHD.
CDC- "Nearly two-thirds (64%) also had another mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder, such as conduct disorder, anxiety, depression, autism, and Tourette syndrome."
Percentage of the Population with Additional Issues:
Population with Mental, Emotional, Behavioral, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, and/or Tourette SyndromePopulation with Mental, Emotional, Behavioral, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, and/or Tourette Syndrome

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neural developmental disorder that can be present life-long and may affect children, teens, and adults. 
Children and adults with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking or not understanding what will be the outcome of their action), or be overly active.
Symptoms may be mild, moderate or severe. Often symptoms are noticeable by the age of 12, but not always.  Sometimes the signs show before the age of 3.
Some of the Possible Signs:
These problems are persistent and usually cause difficulties in one or more major life areas: home, school, work, or social relationships.
Inattention
  • Difficulty staying on task.
  • Makes careless mistakes.
  • Difficulty following instructions for chores, schoolwork or other tasks.
  • Often has trouble organizing things (desk, closet, etc.) or activities.
  • Fails to finish schoolwork, chores or other tasks.  Does not complete projects.
  • Frequently loses items (books, keys, phone, pens, tools).
  • Avoids or dislikes having to sustain mental effort such as reading a book.
  • Can be easily distracted.
  • Appearing not to listen when spoken to.
  • Forgets frequently.
Hyperactivity and Impulsivity
  • Tends to be restless or impatient.
  • Always seems “on the go”.
  • May have difficulty waiting to take their turn.
  • Often interrupts others.
  • May talk excessively.
  • Often leaves seat or area where they are expected to remain.
  • Might remain quietly inattentive.
According to the Mayo Clinic there are

3 subtypes of ADHD:
  • Predominantly inattentive. The majority of symptoms fall under inattention.
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  • Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive. The majority of symptoms are hyperactive and impulsive.
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  • Combined. This is a mix of inattentive symptoms and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms.
RISKS . . .
What is the effect of ADHD on a person's daily life?
The effect of ADHD behaviors associated with the daily functioning of a person’s life can be very costly.  The overall effects are multi-dimensional and can increase in time.
Significant Costs May Include  . . .
​
  • Greater health care needs
  • Psychiatric conditions
  • Frequent, unintentional injury
  • Risky/reckless behaviors resulting in personal and/or property damage
  • Work Loss
  • Damaged relationships
  • Harmful side effects from medications 
Early Response Can Make a

Big Difference in the Outcome.
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ADHD medications can reduce symptoms,

but might be associated with  

side effects 

and

might not

completely address

functional impairment.
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Check out the article on WedMD, about
​“Startling Side-Effects of Children’s ADHD Medications”. 
According to RXList

the Following is a List of Side Effects and Other

Complications Regarding the Use of Stimulants

Which Are Used for ADHD
​Side Effects of Stimulants May Include:
  • Problems sleeping
  • Headaches
  • Cardiac-palpitations, heart rate, blood pressure,  chest pain,  sudden death
  • Neulogical problems-tics, hallucinations, psychosis, Tourette’s Syndrome, seizure 
  • Skin rash
  • Nausea
  • Vision problems
The Side Effects Associated With Atomoxetine (Strattera) Include:
  • Gastrointestinal issues-dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, serious liver problems
  • Suicidal thinking-headache, sleepiness, dizziness, irritability, change in libido (erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction) menstrual changes, decrease in appetite, urinary dysfunction 

Guanfacine (Tenex) can have the following side effects:
  • Dry mouth
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Fatigue
Side effects associated with tricyclic antidepressants include:
  • Suicidal thoughts​
  • Dry mouth and nose
  • Blurry vision
  • Constipation
  • Urinary retention
  • Cognitive/memory impairment
  • Low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, and possibly arrhythmias
  • Drowsiness, confusion, restlessness, dizziness
  • Sexual dysfunction
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) may produce the following side effects:
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Gastrointestinal problems, including dry mouth, constipation, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, weight gain, and anorexia
  • Neurologic problems, including headache, insomnia, sedation, and agitation
  • Blurry vision
  • Tremor
  • Excessive sweating
  • Increased heart rate
There are Numerous Contraindications and
Black Box Warnings for Stimulants
  • ​Suicide
  • Suddent Death
  • Cardiac
  • Vision Loss
According to the

​Alcohol and Drug Foundation:
What are amphetamines?
Amphetamines are stimulant drugs, meaning they speed up the messages that  travel between the brain and the body. Sometimes they are used for ADHD and sometimes they are sold illegally.  There is a high addiction rate associated with amphetamines.
According to National Vital Statistics Reports, in 2016 they reported that amphetamine ranks among the top drugs involved in overdoses that result in death in the US.  ​Yet to make matters worse, more and more doctors are prescribing amphetamines to their patients. 
Tragically, much of it is with kids and teens.
There is no safe level of drug use. Use of any drug always carries some risk. It’s important to be careful when taking any type of drug.
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Amphetamines can effect each person differently based on:
  • Size, Health, Weight
  • Whether other drugs are taken at the same time
  • The amount taken
  • The strength of the drug (batches vary)
Long-Term Effects of Amphetamines
​Regular use of amphetamines may eventually cause:
  • reduced appetite and extreme weight loss
  • restless sleep
  • dry mouth and dental problems
  • regular colds and flu
  • anxiety and paranoia
  • depression
  • increased risk of stroke
  • needing to use more to get the same effect
  • dependence on amphetamines
  • financial, work and social problems
​Mixing amphetamines with other drugs
​(even prescribed drugs)
The effects of taking amphetamines with other drugs − including over-the-counter or prescribed medications −
​can be unpredictable and dangerous, and could cause:
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Heart failure
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Stroke

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Celebrate the 4th of July - Best Places in St. Louis for Fireworks

6/30/2019

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St. Louis is home to one of the U.S.A.'s biggest birthday parties!

Here is a quick reference guide, in alphabetical order (except for Fair St. Louis). Please check respective websites for additional information that may be important.

You may also want to check:

Riverfront Times
https://www.riverfronttimes.com/artsblog/2019/06/28/st-louis-fireworks-a-complete-guide-to-fourth-of-july-fun-in-2019

Explore St. Louis
https://explorestlouis.com/a-guide-to-fourth-of-july-fireworks-in-st-louis-2019/

St. Louis Sprout & About
https://www.stlsprout.com/articles/best-bets/item/4139-guide-to-fourth-of-july-fireworks-in-st-louis

St. Louis Post Dispatch
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St. Louis Today
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Kids Outs & About
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Fair St. Louis
Fireworks begin at 9:35 p.m. nightly. July 3-6, FREE admission Gateway Arch, 200 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 877-982-1410.

Alton Fireworks Spectacular
Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Wed., July 3. FREE. www.visitalton.com/events Alton Riverfront Amphitheater, 1 Henry St, Alton.

Chesterfield’s 4th of July Celebration
The fireworks begin promptly at 9:30 p.m. Thu., July 4, 6:30-11 p.m. FREE. www.chesterfieldmochamber.com Chesterfield Mall, Clarkson Road & Chesterfield Parkway S., Chesterfield, 636-532-0777.

Ellisville Independence Day Festivities at Bluebird Park
FREE. www.ellisville.mo.us/247/Independence-Day-Festivities Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road, Ballwin, 636-227-7508

Eureka Independence Day Celebration
Thu., July 4, 7-10 p.m., FREE admission www.eureka.mo.us Lions Park, 400 Bald Hill Road, Eureka.

J.B. Blast - Jefferson Barracks
Wed., July 3, 7-10 p.m. FREE parking & admission. Call 314-615-4386 for more information. Jefferson Barracks
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, 345 North Road, St. Louis.

Kirkwood Community Freedom Festival
FREE. Thu., July 4, 7-10 p.m. www.kirkwoodmo.org Kirkwood Park, Geyer and Adams, Kirkwood.

Manchester Fourth of July Celebration
FREE. Thu., July 4, 6-10 p.m. www.manchestermo.gov Paul Schroeder Park, Old Meramec Station between Manchester and Big Bend roads, Ballwin, 636-391-6326

O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest
FREE. www.heritageandfreedomfest.com July 2-4, Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 900 TR Hughes Blvd., Saint Charles

Webster Groves Community Days
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on both July 4 and July 6. FREE. www.webstergroves.org/194/Community-Days Hixson Middle School, 630 South Elm Ave., Webster Groves, 314-963-6450.

Wentzville Liberty Fest
FREE activities, including swimming, inflatables, face painting and live music. Fireworks start at 9:05 p.m. Free. Thu., July 4, www.wentzvillemo.org Progress Park, 968 Meyer Road, Wentzville.

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The Importance of Water for Your Body and Beautiful Skin!

6/8/2019

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​Considering our bodies are made up of more than 50% water, water is essential for human survival.  Adult bodies are composed of about 60% water while the body of a newborn is made up of about 74% water.  Every day we lose water from our body and it needs to be replenished daily.  Re-hydrating your body is just as important as re-hydrating your skin.  When you drink water your body gets the water first, then your skin. Think about that.  If you are not drinking ample water your skin is probably going to show it.
​Water is one of the most important sources of energy for your body.  Water provides a transportation system throughout your body for nutrients, oxygen, and waste.   H2O also helps regulate your body temperature and weight. Water helps to digest food. Water provides lubrication for joints, tissues, and your spinal cord.
​When you don’t consume enough water, some serious complications can arise. Your hydration needs depend on a variety of factors such as weather, altitude, diet, exercise, age, body fat, pregnancy, and medications.
​Hydration can benefit you on the inside and the outside.

Hot Weather
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​Whether you are exercising or not, hot weather requires a higher intake of water because your body is losing water through sweat plus maintaining a hot body requires more water.
​You should be drinking water before you are thirsty.  If you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated.  Also, start drinking water before you go out in the heat.
​Drinks with alcohol, sugar, and caffeine do not count as hydrating.

Dehydration Can Be Serious
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Dehydration is very serious and its symptoms can come on quickly. Dehydration can cause serious problems that can quickly affect your heart and body temperature. Dehydration can quickly cause fatigue and possibly result in death. Children, elderly, and ill people are more likely to dehydrate.  Headache may be the first symptom of dehydration. Other symptoms of dehydration vary and may include some of the following: dry mouth, fatigue, decreased output of urine, having dark yellow urine, rapid breathing/too slow breathing, feeling dizzy, feeling light headed, confusion, irritability, agitation, headache, fainting, nausea/vomiting in young children, and muscle cramps.
​Dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion which can lead to heat stroke which can be deadly.
Heat exhaustion vs. heatstroke…  Heat exhaustion is usually accompanied by a fever no higher than 104 degrees F, excessive thirst, nausea, fainting, cool and clammy skin, weakness, muscle aches, heavy sweating, slow heartbeat and dizziness.  Heat exhaustion requires immediate attention.
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Web MD says, “Heat stroke can occur suddenly, without any symptoms of heat exhaustion. If a person is experiencing any symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, GET MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY. Any delay could be fatal.” 
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“Seek emergency medical care for anyone who has been in the heat and who has… heat-related symptoms that are not alleviated by moving to a shady or air-conditioned area and administering fluids and salts.”
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How Much Water to Drink?
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The Institute of Medicine generally recommends that men drink about 13 cups of water per day and women about 9 cups. The Cleveland Clinic suggests that you drink at least two cups of water 1 - 2 hours before exercising outdoors and you should drink 5 - 10 additional ounces of water for every 10 to 15 minutes you spend outside in the heat.
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Benefits of Hydration
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  • Increases Energy-H2O brings nutrients and oxygen throughout the body to energize you.
  • Majorly Affects Brain Function-Feeling ‘off’? You may want to drink some more water.
  • Maintain weight-HINT: Your body may signal ‘hunger’ when it really means it is thirsty.  Drink water often to keep satiated.
  • Fight fatigue-a well-hydrated body is a well-energized body!
  • Lubricate joints, tissue, and spinal cord-water assists with repair, energy, and padding in joints.
  • Slow the aging process-with proper hydration our organs do not have to work as hard.
  • Reduce high blood pressure and high cholesterol-water helps keep the blood flowing and circulating easier.
  • Improve Blood Sugar Levels-proper hydration may help your kidneys flush out excess blood sugar through urine.
  • Improve the Look and Feel or Your Skin-without enough water, your skin may appear lose, dry, and rough.
  • Cleanses Your Body of Toxins-water helps aid in the process of elimination of toxins from your body.
  • Regulates Body Temperature-water helps absorb and transfer heat.  Temperature control has a direct effect on metabolic rate.
  • Reduces Likelihood of Kidney Stones-“Water dilutes the salts and minerals in your urine that form the solid crystals known as kidney stones.  Kidney stones can't form in diluted urine, so reduce your risk with plenty of water!” says WebMD.

Skin - Your Skin is Your Largest Organ
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​Your skin is the first place to be robbed of water because your organs receive the benefit of water before your skin.
What are some of the benefits of proper hydration?
Proper hydration slows the aging process.  Proper water intake improves the appearance of your skin.  If the outermost layer of the epidermis doesn't contain enough water, skin will lose elasticity and feel rough. Water keeps skin soft and supple.  Water combats the buildup of dead skin cells. Water fights oil and acne.  Reduce dead skin cells by drinking more water and your face will look less dull.
According to WebMD lines and wrinkles on your skin are more visible when you are dehydrated.  Drinking water pumps up the skin cells helping your face look younger.  Water also flushes out impurities and improves circulation and blood flow, helping your skin look radiant and glowing.
Because water helps your digestive system flush out toxins from your body, drinking enough water may help you combat a variety of skin issues including psoriasis and eczema. Dry skin, itchy skin?  Try drinking more water.
According to Wembley Clinic, you may want to keep your skin well hydrated because your foundation make-up will adhere better to it.

​A good factor to remember is that your largest organ, the skin, is a large shield to protect you. Skin plays a vital role in maintaining your body temperature and cooling it in hot weather.  Another role that your skin plays is that it is a protective barrier between you and the world.  If your skin is dry and cracked that barrier has been breached allowing the possibility of germs and toxins to enter the body possibly allowing infection and poisons to enter.
​Remember, your skin is your first line of defense and it is the first thing people see.  Your face is probably one of the first things you see in the morning.  
Keep well hydrated to benefit your body and your beautiful skin.

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19 New Year Resolution Ideas for 2019

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  • 19 New Year

  • Resolution Ideas

  • for 2019

By Lourdes Wellness Spa
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​Overcome resistance, perfectionism, and procrastination!

Get going on your fantastic goals for 2019!
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Start your life anew.  Make it what you want it to be.


  1. Relax. You can meditate, soak in a luxurious tub of hot water, or just look out a window and enjoy watching nature. It is your choice to relax or not.
  2. Have Fun.  Play.  Find somebody to play foosball with, or volleyball, or go sledding.  Do something fun and engaging! 
  3. Be creative. Try coloring or painting for fun and creativity.  Make jewelry. Or maybe, look at things differently and come up with a solution or different way of doing something.
  4. Reduce Stress. How?  You cannot necessarily change what happens in your environment or to you, but you do have a choice on how you respond to what happens. You can also plan ahead to make choices which put you in less stressful situations.
  5. Be Grateful! Appreciate what you have in life.  Appreciate the sun rising and setting.  Appreciate every smile you see and experience.  Appreciate the taste, smell, and feel of the food that you eat.  Appreciate having running water, electricity, and the roof over your head.  Appreciate the people in your life-your family, your friends, and the people you see when you are out and about.  Appreciate each day of life!  Be grateful. Be thankful.
  6. Forgive. Forgive others and forgive yourself. Get rid of anger, bitterness, and resentment. You will live longer and happier.
  7. Eat Less Calories.  Why?  You’ll feel better.  Try soups like a bone broth soup, chicken soup, or tomato soup.  Soups are filling, but can be low in calories.  Also, this is much easier on your digestive system.
  8. Get Your Body in Motion, Move More! The more you move, the better you will feel.  Your body will function better. Do something.  Run in place.  Watch Jack LaLanne on youtube.com and follow along.  Every time a commercial comes on, get up and start marching in place or around the room. Go to a gym. Start a sport. Exercise in your chair, but do something!
  9. Read More Books! Expand your understanding. Learn. Enjoy. Share.
  10. Be Thoughtful.  Be organized and be timely. Think and plan ahead. Be more thoughtful of others. Be helpful. Think how you can be more polite, more helpful, talk in a better manner, and be more enjoyable to yourself and to others.
  11. Increase Your Emotional IQ.  You motivate yourself, you regulate your behavior, you pause before you speak, you show empathy, you forgive and you forget, you apologize-it’s not always about being right, it’s about having good relationships, you protect yourself emotionally when appropriate, you benefit from criticism, you control your own thoughts, you give helpful feedback, you praise others, you help others, and you keep your commitments.
  12. Get a Hobby.  You can volunteer your time to help a charity. You can garden, cook, join a club, learn to play a musical instrument, learn a new language, go fishing, etc.
  13. Start Eating Healthier Food.  First, find out what is healthy food and why.  Start eating organic food.  Eat food with less processing, pesticides, herbicides, preservatives, nitrates, genetic modifications, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavor and color, chemicals and other non-life sustaining alterations such as microwaving, irradiating, etc. Learn to read the labels- natural does not necessarily mean “good”. 
  14. Get Smart!  Find out what is really in your environment-in the food you eat, the air you breathe, in your food, in your clothes, in your home and surroundings, in your medicine, and more!  Do the research; you will be glad you did.  Protect yourself, your family, and your pets.
  15. Stop Procrastinating.  Before you get ready for bed, make a “Do List” for the next day.  The next day, do the things that have to be done especially that day, after that, do the easiest, fastest items first.  As you accomplish your goals, do not strike through them.  Highlight your achievements as you accomplish them!  You’ll feel better.
  16. Sleep Better.  Getting to sleep by 11pm or earlier really helps with the quality of your sleep.  Get rid of all the lights. To get to sleep easier, have a ritual to go to sleep.  Maybe you shower to get relaxed, light a candle, use some essential oils, drink chamomile tea, do an enjoyable activity like read a book, play a word game, play Sudoku, etc. Come up with your own bedtime ritual. You may want to try a sound machine to sleep. To wake up easier, try a gentle awake alarm clock that gradually brightens to rouse you from your sleep.
  17. Become Tidier.  Make your bed every day.  Even if everything is not picked up, at least the bed is made.  Do not allow yourself to throw anything on the floor-always put dirty clothes right into the hamper.  Always rinse dishes and immediately put them in the dishwasher.  No dishwasher-then wash them immediately.  If you open a door, a cabinet, etc.-close it. Put things back where you got them from. If you do these few things, your place will be much tidier. There will be less clutter; you will be able to find things easier. It will help improve your mood.
  18. Spend More Time With the People That Matter.  If someone is toxic, remove yourself. Focus on spending time with people that care about you and you care about them.  Also, if you are trying to improve yourself, spend time with people that you want to be more like.
  19. Set Goals. Set long term goals, set goals for the year, set short term goals, and use your daily “Do List”. Have a list that you can see-maybe it is in your medicine cabinet to see daily or maybe it is in the front of your daily planner. Make sure you can see it every day.  These are your goals. They should not be seen daily by others. As you focus daily on your goals, they will become your reality.  Choose wisely.  Live your life conscientiously.  If you do not actively choose your goals, you will be merely existing and experiencing life by default.
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