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HEALTH AND FITNESS Wednesday 1990 Page The right way to influence smokers to quit CROSSTRAINING a good way to achieve greater overall fltneM as well as end workout boredom performance footwear and apparel gives any participant the leading edge Cross framing means no more boredom for fitness fanatics Nike has used innovative fabric nations like Coolmaxiand Lycra- to provide the coolest most comfortable workouts possible The shorts tights tanks and tees flatter but allow for any kind of movement Stretch fleece pull overs can be matched up with training pants when nature ultimate gym the great outdoors beckons An especially versatile piece is a swim brief for men and a fitness leotard for women that has been chlorine treated to go from gym to pool To round out the collection Nike cross training shoes coordinate with their apparel The Air Trainer SC and the Air Trainer combine the cushion of a running shoe with the stability of a court shoe The TW has the btg tage of being completely washable Now that you know all the pluses about your gear it clear that one of crosstraining s biggest benefits is that it takes the boredom out of exercise and lets everyone be as creative in their choices as they want No more excuses You ve got all the tools Having a healthier body have to be wishful thinking What fitness fanatic t longed for one set of clothing and one pair of shoes that would take him with ease from the tennis court to the weight room and on to an aerobics class Everyone wishes for a complete outfit that is technically durable and versatile yet looks good no matter what the activity Now that wish is granted cross training is here Cross training is a relatively new sports category that was created to sat the burgeoning number of people who have decided that variety 11 the spice of life People t just spending their time jogging but want to get themselves in the best possible shape by mixing it up in several different sports Specialization t the buzz word anymore diversification is To make life easier for sports a special line of and foot wear has been created to requirements of the most demanding tivity One of the top collections is made by Nike who led the way by inventing cross training Their clothes and shoes are sure to satisfy the most serious lete as well as the dedicated weekend Some facts and myths about headaches Virtually everyone suffers from head aches now and then but for some the pounding pain is more of an annoyance than we realize The National Headache Foundation emphasizes a need for people recognize and treat headaches and corrects some of the common myths ihem Of course they are however headaches arc often thought of as an ex or us purely psychological All headaches arc alike Fact Not true There are numerous lypes of headaches including sinus icr tension and nc which is ihe most debilitating Your specific loms will help a physician ircat and icrmtnc your headache type Myth Migraines can I be prevented Fait According to Seymour Da of the National Headache Hon there is preventative medicine for migraine sufferers Inderal LA can be daily to eliminate attacks com provides continuous proicciion against migraine and significantly proves ihe quality of life for sufferers Also modifications in diet and lifestyle hive proven effective in preventing mi Men cct more he id women Fait Women experience three times By TOM FERGUSON M Most smokers feel thai most smokers do know how best to help a health concerned smoker Smokers feel they receive little support or encourage ment from their nonsmoking friends Complaints range from minor nagging to shockingly rude pui downs seems apparent thai most nonsmok wuh smoking friends arc missing an important opportunity Nonsmoking friends can play a major role in help ng health concerned smoker down quit but to do so most effectively they should reinforce idea thai it is possi for smokers to lake control of their smoking while remaining supportive the smoker as a person The ideal docs not include host le threats put downs preaching or nagging The health concerned smokers I inter viewed Tor my book suggested the lowing guidelines for concerned who wish to support a friend or family member efforts to reduce their health Separate the smoker from the Let the person know that you will continue to care about them no matter what they decide to do about their Try to envision the problem from the smoker point of view Smoking can help you deal stress It can help you re lax It can help you concentrate It can keep you from becoming bored It can be such a cherished pan of your life pattern that giving it up would be like losing a good friend Realize that smoking is a powerful physical and psychological addiction Quilting can be painfully difficult Thus the temptation to simply ignore the live health effects of smoking can be very strong Smokers who do exhibit the coin age to confront this dilemma deserve compassion and understanding not ndi and blame A supportive relation ship with a caring and nonsmoking friend can make the smoker feet more secure and can thus help provide the positive psychological motivation for change Don t tell your smoking friends what to do Encourage them to do what they think is best Remember it is only when they want to do something about their smoking that progress can occur Encourage your smoking friends to engage in healthful enjoyable activities that are incompatible with smoking Get them involved in sports walking volleyball swimming tennis etc Accompany them to activities at which smoking is not allowed religious ices concerts etc Refraining from open criticism does mean that you cannot subtly tram your smoking friends to follow more healthful practices While you should at all costs avoid nagging your friends and members about their smoking there is a role for supportive loving con fromation Love and understanding from and family are particularly important in the days and weeks immediately after quitting Here are so guidelines for supporting a fnend during this time Let your friend know thai you arc overjoyed ihat he is quitting and that you are confident he will be able to remain smoke free Make a commitment to adopt the recent quitter Tell your friend that dur ing this quitting period you will be de lighted to provide whatever support you can This should include encouragement as well as such mundane services as pre paring food cleaning house taking care of ihe children doing laundry Make yourself available as fre qucntly as possible either in person or by phone for your adoptee first days as a Be prepared to listen to his hostile or angry feelings Accept the fact that he may react to the stresses of with by lashing out verbally at whom ever is around you included Be pre pared for somewhat bizarre behavior Accept the fact that the loss of his habit may be very painful to him Be prepared to forgive him in advance and encourage him to do anything he needs 10 do to get through this difficult time Smoking is a habit that takes a long time to learn it can take a long time to unlearn After the first few days the worst should be over Arrange to see your regularly for several weeks there and to check in with him regularly for the remainder of his first year as a Help your friend keep as far away from smokers and from cigarettes as It is worth considerable trouble and inconvenience to avoid a situation in which it could be all too easy for your friend to smoke just one cigarette Consider giving up something your candy desserts or coffee for the days or weeks of your adoptee life as a to show that you re ally care Encourage your fnend to talk about what he is feeling or experiencing Listen sympathetically and with out judging or offering advice Send flowers or take your adoptee to dinner a restaurant with a no smoking section to celebrate the first week or first month as a nonsmoker Offer direct rewards for continued nonsmoking I II give you can go without smoking for 100 days Offer rewards I each 1 1 sour kids SO I can go with smoking tor 100 days t If you are smoker he aware that sou may feel threatened a friend efforts to quit Knowing thai your fnend desper ately wants quit may make you pain fully aware of the ways smoking is harming your body You ma ably feel if she is successful in qun ting she will nov begin lo avoid you because you are a smoker Share these concerns with your friend Make a deal with your friend You will support the way she has chosen to deal with smoking if she will support ihc way you hove sen to deal wilh it Realize that to succeed in decision she has made she is great need of your support Here arc some of things you can do to help The smell of smoke can be extremely tempting o a recent quitter particularly during the first few days after quitting Make a commitment to your fnend that you will not smoke in her presence until she invites you lo do so Your fnend may go through a period of being irritable and grumpy in the weeks or months immediately after quit ting She will greatly appreciate it if you are understanding of this short lived irn lability and refrain from suggestions that a cigarette might calm her nerves Be aware ihat as a quitter becomes a successful nonsmoker she may become more critical of smokers cigarette ads tobacco companies and everything else associated with her former habit If this occurs remind her of your deal and gently explain that she is exhibiting some of the warning signs of becoming a self ex smoker Smoking together can be an tant part of a friendship Show your you really care for her by working with her to develop other activities that you can now do together If you are supportive and under standing during your fnend s efforts to become a nonsmoker then you can be sure that if and when you decide to cut down or quit you will be able to count on her encouragement support and under standing during this difficult time in your life Why fat Is important for Infants Fat is a vitally important source of cal- infants and young children Fat is an excellent source of providing more than twice as many per gram as either protein or carbo hydrate Fat also provides a feeling of fullness and satisfaction Fat provides essential nutrients im for proper growth and brain vetopment Fat is needed to carry and absorb he fat soluble vitamins A D E and Fats are a source of the essential falty acids for growth which can not be ompounded by the body more headaches men In fact percent of migraine sufferers are women Scientists that changing hormone levels menstruation and ovulation can be a factor in provoking an attack 5 Myth Food has nothing to do with headaches Fact Certain foods can indeed cause headaches Common culprits include Chocolate caffeine containing drinks nuts Chinese food containing mono sodium glutamate and processed meats made with preservatives such as hot dogs salami and bacon 6 Myth Headaches aren hereditary Fact According research here pears to be a hereditary component lo the disorder fact 80 percent of people with migraines have a family his lory of the ailment If both parents suffer from migraines there is a percent chance thai their children will have mi graines when only one parent is a mi graine sufferer there is a SO percent chance ihe child will be afflicted Myth Weekends and holidays offer relief from headaches Fan Unfortunately those late parlies during weekends ire a prime cause of hcadichcs Amidst all the merriment headaches thrive in smoke and perfume filled rooms Also excess amounts of alcohol and poor life style habits such is irregular sleeping and eating patterns can contribute the onset of headaches SEE YOU SOON FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 8403251 8730437