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Movember I 6~ 1~94 '~ INTR 'I M UU lRST muIi AND SAFT Be a heart saver (NC)-This year, more than 45,000 Canadi'jns will die from a heart attack, the resuit of cardiovascular disease. Many of these deaths are preventable. Do you know how to protect yourself? But he Would you know what te, do for a loved couple o one who collapsed from a heart attack? complairs Learn tobe a heart saver by taking a course in cardiopulmonary resuscita- tion (CPR), a first aid technique that cani Cali Ir help keep someone alive until medical Don't wa help takes over. over it.Yi The victi Improving the odds soion asp Heart attacks are unpredictable, but than sorry some common risk factors are a family If you1 history of heart disease, igh blood make sur pressure, highi cholesterol levels, Often as obesity and smoking. A person who has Supportt already had one heart attack is at a pillows or much higher risk of having another. their knees You can't change your heredity, but try tu, keeî you can reduce your risk by giving up smoking, eating less fatty food,V exercising more and controlling your When blood pressure. Ask your doctor for help. the bloodi minutes tc Recognizing the symptoms survival. The signs of a cardiovascular Knuwi emergency are flot always easy to mean the interpret. The first symptom is usually death for pain-it can range from a severe sure youk crushing sensation around the heart or a Almosi vague feeling of discomfort like mild saves live indigestion. taken thet The victimt may also. you bave " feel scared or apprehensive friends wi " tumn pale, some train " feel nauseated and start vomniting investmen - sweat profusely know whe " feel dizzy and confused In only " have trouble breathing to takes t( " go into shock or luse consciousjîess you could heart. Quick action saves lives Novet On average, it's 4 1/2 hours before a your loca heart attack victim gets to a hospital or yourp because many people try to ignore the Foundatio problem. It's flot easy to accept that take a CFI someone-especially a relative or a St. John1 close friend -is having a heart attack CPR and and could actually die. emphasis Warming up to winter (NC-Does thecoming of winter make you feel like a bear? Do you wish you could just hibemnate for the next few months? 1Don't retreat to your den for the warm-upe winter. The snowy season can be fun, if thap ever. you exercise and take a few sensible Don't1 precautions. The first aid and health fatigue ar( promotion experts at' St. John These co Ambulance would like to offer you a increase ti few tips on how to stay safe and the cold. comrfortable duning winter sports and other outdoor activities. Fi Frostbi Chilling out and numb The most obvious thing about winter formed unt is that it's... well... cold. But we tissue tolW Canadians spend su much time in heated To reli buildings and cars that we sumetimes gradually forget how hazardous cold cm be. When you couhd the temperature inside your body drops parts are a below normal, you suffer from to a hosçi hypotherm)iat.Cold cm also damiage youir unlessMe skin through frostbite. there is nio To avoid the dangerous effeets of are blister cold: bandages( Bundle up. Always wear sufficient the blisters clothing, evenl if you're jutpopn as you can. around the corner te, the mail box. Layering is an effective way to, trap The si heat without sacrificing comfort or shivering, mobility. Several layers of loose-fitting and drowsi clothing-say, an undershirt, ani person miý overshirt, a sweater and a jacket-will feel decep protect you better than a big thick cuat Unless the that you can't move around in. may lose c 1You cmn lose a lot of heat from your stop breat head and extremities. You may think someone1 it's «cool» to, go bareheaded. It's more hima or he than cool, if's frigid. If you think you're immediatel overheating, it's better to open your and make jacket than to doffyour hat or gloves. Be gentle: Stay dry. Avoid getting wet, even handling r from sweating. Any moisture on the skin Remove a increases cooting by evaporation. But the victin even wet clothing still has sorte neck, ches insulating value. So before you take off flot the arri your wes clothes wait uintil you're in a direct boè warm place, or you have a dry set to conscious change into. other thar Stay alert. Listeni to the weaýtheri the victirn forecast and try to tay1 inside duinfg perform ar extreme cold or blizzairds,. On normal trained pen winter da %' OU Should( still limit the aid. If your time you spend outdloors. Stay with a to keep tht partner 5 you can check each other for and remerr signs of frostbite and hypothermia. If Don'tb Syou're goingouLtside the city, be sure to winter. Itc let somneone know where you will be memoriest and whcn you plan to return. St. John Keep up your energy. Your body CPR and needs the rightlkiind of fueolto keep warm. emphasis1 When youI go on ai winter excursion, more infor take raisins, nuts, and other. high-energy and first aic foonds to imunch on at regular intervals, Ambulance If you're paricipating in a sport, those WINTER FIRST AID AND SAFETY TIPS heart attacks often kilI within a of hours. So when someone ns of chest pain, take it seriously. What to do for medical help immediately. ait to see if the person 'gets (ou can't afford tu take chances. :im must, get tu a hospital as possible. It's better to be safe, ry. uhave to wait for transportation, ire the victim is comfortable. semi-sitting position is best. the victim's shoulders with or cushions and let them bend es. Loosen ny tight clothing and , the person calm and relaxed. When seconds count nsomeone's heart stops beating, dmust be circulated within four .o have a reasonable chance of Ying how to perform CPR could ýdifference between life and ýsomeone you love. Su make iknow what to do. st everyone knows that CPR es, but few Canadians have time to leamn the technique. If 7family members or close with diagnosed heart disease, ining in CPR could be the best ri you ever make. You neyer ien you mnay need it. y four to six hours-the time ru wýatch a TV mini-seres- I learn how to save a broken nber is CPR mnonth. Contact 1a St. John Ambulance office provincial Heart and Stroke in tu find out where you can PR course in your community. Ambulance teaches first aid, d health promotion with an son injury prevention. WINTER FIRST AID AND SAFETY TIPS exercises are more important push yourself tu the point of id avoid tobacco and alcohol. ontribute ru heat loss and tie chances of injury caused by First aid'for frostbite ite makes the skin white, waxy ab; actual ice crystals have ider the skin which causes the harden. lieve frostbite, warm the area iwith body heat. Do not rub; Id damage the skin. If body actually frozen, get the victim pital. Don't attempt thawing iedical aid is far away and odaniger of refreezing. If there rs, cuver them with sterile (very gently, tu avoid breaking s). Get medical help as soon in. 1Hypothermia igns of hypothermia are yslurred speech, stumblîng msiess. In the later stages, the y stop s'hivering and actually cptively warmn to the touch. ivictim gets help, hie or she conscîousness mnd eventually .thing. If you suspect that Sbas hypothermia, remove er ru shelter. If thîs isn't ely possible, cuver the person rsure their head is wrapped. sudden movement or rough may upset their heart rhlythim. any wet clothing anrd wrap ni in warm covers. Rewý,arm -t, abdomen andi groin-but nus and legs. It is best tu apply ody heat. If the person is syou can give wvarmi drinks n alcohol or eoffee. Monitor n's breathing; if it stops, artificial respiration or ask a -rson to do su. Caîl for medical amust transport the person, try îem in a horizontal position nber tu do su carefLl 1Y. be afraid to juin the fun this could leave you with warmn that last aIl year. in Ambulance teachies first aid, 1health promotion with an u n injury prevention. For ormatiun about cold injuries tid, contact your local St. John ce office.. IJRE *.:... :................~..:. L K GOOD HEALTH - NATURALL j by Sandra Topper, Cert. Reflexologist, Aromatherapist Eight commonly asked questions about wîIIs (NC) Everyone shuuld have a will, nu matter how much or how little property they have. Making a wiIl ensures that your property and the things you value will be dealt with as you wish, and more importantly, that ynu can remnember and take care of the peuple you lovec. Here are some cummonly asked questions about wills: 1. How much detail should a will contain regardin g the disposition of particular items ofproperty? Enough to prevent misunderstand- ings among heirs, but flot in such detail that yeu may inadvertently disinherit some heirs 'by giving away items of property during your lifetime that are "given" tu themn in your will. f5' usually best te, treat your property generally and divide it by percentages among the heirs, 0f course, your decision will depend on what you are distributing. 2. How far should I go in my wl/I in trying tuforeseefuture events? Remember that as life goes on, children grow up, peuple tend to marry, have children, work, save mnd retire. Think ahead on behalf of your heirs. Try to make bequests appropriate to their future needs and family circumstances. 3. Should I create a trust in My will? Ask your lawyer. A trust is a helpful tool for accomplishing certain ob- jectives. Through a trust, for instance, you can make your estate available to the guardians of your minor children to finance their food, clothing, education and medical expenses. Another type of trust cmn relieve a surviving spouse of the problems of managing investments. Another type can channel bequests to charitable associations while providing your survivQrs with a life income. 4. Once I've made my will, will I ever have tu change it? You may need to, because even the best wills become outdated. You should review yuur will periodically. Changes should be made if your material or financial status changes. If you have more children, or your designated executors or guardians cmn't serve, or you acquire property in another province, revisions may also be in order. Updating your will may only require a simple codicil (amendment). 5. Aren 't charitable bequests made main/y by people who have nu close relatives, or whuse estates are su large there is plenty left over for charities? No, more, and more people with modest estates are making charitable bequests tu carry on work they supported during their lifetime. Even modest estates today are larger than the average estates of past generations.' and peuple are finding it quite cunvenient and satisf'ying to make charitable bequests. 6. How du peuple usua/ly make charit- able bequests? Many simply designate a percentage of the estate ru go tu one or more charitable organizations. Others name specifie property or a specific dollar amount. StilI others name the charity as the final beneficiary, to receive whatever remains in the estate after other heirs are taken care of. 7. Once my will is completedl,- where should I keep it? .Sigo only une copy and, keep it in your office, hume, or bank safety deposit box, or ask your lawyer to keep it for yuu. Retain an u1nsigned duplicate, su you can easily check it periodically to see if it needs updatoi ng. 8. Is there anything e/se I need tu know about wills? Probably. An article like this can only cuver the main points. Each person's circumstances and wishes are diffrent-another reasun you should consult with a lawy er about your will. For a free copy of the booklet "A Gift to Future Generations" which discusses this topic in more detail, please write tu Greenpeace Canada, 1726 'Commercial Drive, Suite #200, Vancouver, B.C., V5N 4A3. Autoimmune Diseases The word Auto is a Greek word meaning self. The word immune cornes from the Latin word "immunis" which me ans safe. The Immune system is the most important of all our bodies systems. It fights off disease caused by such agents as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that enter the body. Our systems antibodies and antitoxins recognize these foreigners and attack them with white blood ceils. An au toimmune disease is wh.en the immune system is unable to distinguish clearly between what is a normal substance and what is foreign. In autoimmune diseases the immune system becomes defective and produces antibodies against normal parts of the body to such an extent that it causes tissue damage.., Arthritis, allergies, anemias, digestive disorders, multiple scierosis, kidney disorders, vitaligo and scieroderma are just a few autoimmune diseases. A support group in the Orono area has been founded and is seeking new members. The focus of the group is to share information about these diseases and give moral support. Presently there are 7 members, ail of whom have been treated through conventional medical treatments but have an interest in natural healing methods such as vitamins, diet, herbs & flowers, massage, reflexology and chiropractic. 'Me group meets once a month the next meeting will be held on Monday, April 1l. For more information please cail Janie Dodds at 983-5926. Source: Prescription Guide to Nutritional Healing, Dr. James Balch. Taber's, Cyclopedic Médical Dictionary. Note: When in doubt about any medical condition always consuit your Doctor. BALLS RADIO& T.V. REPAUR REPAIRS TO MOST MAKES STEREOS, COLOUR AND B&W T.V.s AND V.C.R.s P.O. Box 27 R.R. 2, Orono, Ont. 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