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The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, July 23,1994 9 How to Beat the Heat TRAVELLING THIS SUMMER? DON'T FORGET TO BUY INSURANCE by Dr. Dianne Lott Summer has hit Southern Ontario with a vengeance and many people are giving up their workouts altogether altogether with the hot weather. Whether you're a gardener, walker, cyclist, runner or just like to play outside with your kids, the following tips will be helpful. lj Water! - lots and lots of it. If you are planning a hot weather workout, workout, drink it BEFORE, DURING and AFTER your workout. Don't wait until you are thirsty - that means you are already dehydrated. Water is by far the best beverage for rehydrating your body. It is exactly what your body needs and is the most easily absorbed absorbed liquid for the digestive system. system. Coffee, tea or alcohol are poor choices. They will actually rob your body of the water it desperately needs during the hot weather. As well as drinking it, you can also pour it on your body to help keep cool when working out. Try running through those sprinklers instead of around them. How about playing with the kids on the lawn using the sprinkler as part of the game or going on a family outing to the local public pool. 2) If the weather continues as hot as it has been this June and July, you shouldn't (and probably won't want to) be exercising outdoors in the mid day. Keep "the action for early morning morning or evening when the sun isn't as big a factor. 3) If you must exercise during the day, go to an air conditioned gym, or try a water workout. Walking in waist to chest deep water will bum more calories than walking on land because of the increased resistance. Just make sure you don't sacrifice proper form. Make sure you don't walk/run on your toes and risk a calf strain or lean forward too much and risk a back injury. Many arthritis sufferers sufferers may prefer a water workout as the cool water pampers sore joints and gives gentle resistance to achy muscles. Whether you use the local aquatics classes, or your own back yard pool, water work outs are fun and great for those really hot days. 4) Use the shade to your advantage. advantage. You'll be much more comfortable comfortable in the shade of trees or buildings than in direct sunlight. Whatever you do, make sure you take precautions against over exertion exertion in the heat of summer. You don't have to give up the activities you love, just use common sense and protect protect yourself against dehydration and overheating. Dr. Lott is a local Chiropractor. You can reach her at 697-0355. Handling It... by Lloyd Scott By Dennis Beere Manager, Bowmanville Branch Toronto Dominion Bank Would you have adequate medical coverage if you required emergency medical treatment while on your vacation? With recent cuts to provincial, out-of-country medical coverage, reviewing your coverage is a must before leaving on vacation. Start by determining how much coverage you have through your or your spouse's employer and whether you have coverage through any of your credit cards. This benefit is being discontinued on some credit cards, so if you think you have coverage, make sure it is still in effect. In most instances, travel insurance must be purchased prior to leaving the country or the province. Some plans allow you to extend your coverage, if necessary, while on your vacation if you have not incurred a claim on the original insurance certificate. Premiums for travel insurance are based on several variables such as your age, the number of people travelling, the length of the trip, the extent of coverage desired (ie. basic or deluxe), and your current state of health. A minimum premium payment is usually required. In addition to hospital and medical coverage, some travel insurance plans cover various other services, such as: - pre-trip travel information about the passport and visa regulations as well as the vaccination requirements for your destination - toll-free telephone number for emergency assistance while you are away Crying and tears. About all that we can be certain of is that they possess possess different meanings, depending on the individual and the circumstances. circumstances. Crying can mean letting go, a. form of emotional release. Crying can mean grief, even though one may not always know what the sadness is about. Crying may be in response to all kinds of feelings, including joy (of reunion or the birth of a child, for example). example). It may be in response to a buildup, a turmoil of feelings, often of helplessness. Crying may be healthy, just a learning not to cry may also be healthy. Crying can keep people away, by making others feel guilty. Infants cry because they're hungry, hungry, cold, tired, afraid, frustrated, etc., not because they're manipulative. manipulative. Studies have shown that older children (6,7,8 years), who've been left in earlier years to "cry it out" to prevent "spoiling", cry more often and for longer periods than children who were accustomed to being picked up, held or in some other way comforted and responded to by parents. parents. or guardians who saw the children's children's need in context as legitimate. Crying children are usually helped by being held. Exceptions are tantrums. tantrums. Tears come uninvited, sometimes invited. I don't know if other species cry, Disney characters notwithstanding. But in our species, it's the male who's taught not to cry because it's seen as unmanly, that is, as a sign of weakness. Crying makes one vulnerable, vulnerable, something that females are allowed allowed but, generally, men aren't. There are rules about crying. In most circles, it has to be gender- appropriate and age-appropriate. In our culture, where repression and control are more the rule than the exception, exception, crying is supposed to be proper, not too noisy, not too conspicuous. conspicuous. Wailing, which might be a healing release in grieving, is generally generally discouraged. Many women, whether they cry readily or not, apologize for their tears. Perhaps this is partly because they've been conditioned by men's complaints about crying. The tears that many women shed are a mask Trent University at Durham College Fall 1994 Complete a degree, part-time or full-time, in any of the following subjects: Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, History, Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology For information or a brochure call: (905) 723-9747 or (705) 7dtl-l229 for anger that they don't know how to express in ways that might bring them relief and boost their self- respect. Most of us are embarrassed by the tears of others, as well as our own. Most of us don't know how to respond respond to others' tears and tend to turn away without offering any response. It's unfortunately common to shy away from strong human emotion, particularly sad fedl-igs. Our own as well as others! The feelings that another person's tears stir in us tend to echo that other person's feeling. It can be a rather bewildering bewildering experience to find our-, selves resonating to someone else's tears of sadness, hurt or loneliness. Unsure of ourselves, we don't know how to behave and feel embarrassed. Sometimes, however, tears may overtake overtake us when we see another person in tears. Reaching out with a word or a hand to comfort someone in tears may seem to be of no help to them. Yet, that small gesture can be of great comfort. Perhaps our own" tears upset us because because we're afraid that they signal a loss of adult control. This is sometimes sometimes interpreted to mean a lack of inner discipline, even weakness of character. Therefore, the general view is that crying is for children ("crybabies") and immature adults. More about crying next week. Lloyd Scott is a marriage and family counsellor in private practice in Oshawa and in the Orono Medical Centre. He welcomes letters from readers. Write him in confidence at this newspaper, The Canadian Statesman, Statesman, P.O. Box 190, Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 3K9. - hotel and meal coverage for extended stays caused by a medical emergency - emergency transfer of cash from your credit cards - assistance in replacing lost travel documents - assistance in arranging for legal advice, bail or payment of legal fees There are various conditions, limitations and exclusions attached to each insurance carrier so make sure you read the policy carefully and buy the one which gives you the most benefit. Travel health insurance is offered by several companies and is easily accessible via the telephone if paying with a credit card, or at banks during their operating hours. As an alternative, TD Bank's "GreenPlan" travel insurance can be paid for at any GreenMachine if you have a GreenPlan brochure. For more information feel free to call TD's Green Infoline at 1-800- 387-2092. The Toronto-Dominion Bank 39 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 Tel: (905)623-2514 Your Bank. Your Way.,