(Head Lice)
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH!
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Pediculosis (Head Lice) |
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Is it a just a cold - or is it the Flu?
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Aches |
Slight |
Usual, often severe |
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Fever |
Rare |
Usually Present & 101 F + |
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Chills |
Uncommon |
Fairly common |
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Tiredness |
Mild |
Moderate to severe |
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Sudden Symptoms |
Appear gradually |
Can appear within 3-6 hours |
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Coughing |
Hacking, productive cough |
Dry, unproductive cough |
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Sneezing |
Common |
Uncommon |
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Stuffy nose |
Common |
Uncommon |
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Sore throat |
Common |
Uncommon |
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Chest Discomfort |
Mild to moderate |
Often severe |
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Headache |
Uncommon |
Common |
Getting
a cold or the flu is surely no fun. But we can fight back by doing the single
most important thing for preventing this kind of illness....
Proper Handwashing!
The 12 Most Common Infectious Diseases Preventable by Effective Handwashing
Shigellosis
Hepatitis A
E.coli 0157:H7
Salmonellosis
Campylobacteriosis
Common Cold
Influenza
Giardiasis
Impetigo
Fifth Disease
Conjunctivitis (Pink-Eye)
Enterobiasis (Pinworms)
Handwashing also helps prevent lead poisoning in children.
Click on the following link to watch a short, fun video which demonstrates good hand washing technique!
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Other important steps we can all take to keep ourselves healthy include:
get 8 hours of sleep every night,
choose to eat fresh, locally and if possible, organically grown foods,
drink lots and lots of water,
get regular medical and dental checkups,
keep physically active,
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look for- and find- the silver lining that surrounds every, single cloud. |
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Video: Need to relax? Take a break to meditate - MayoClinic.com |
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Feeling stressed? Take 5 minutes to experience this guided meditation which simply focuses on your breathing. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to reclaim your inner peace.... |
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Video: Yoga for stress management-MayoClinic.com |
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Yoga offers many potential health and stress-reducing benefits. This video introduces you to five basic yoga poses. It's easy to follow along and try the exercises, or just watch to get a sense of basic yoga. |
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Tai chi: Stress reduction, balance, agility and more
Tai chi (ti-CHE) is sometimes described as "meditation in motion." Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, this graceful form of exercise has existed for about 2,000 years. It's becoming increasingly popular around the world, both as a basic exercise program and as a complement to other health care methods. Health benefits include stress reduction, greater balance and increased flexibility especially for older adults.
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THE MOTHER LODE OF HEALTH & FITNESS INFORMATION- |
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Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living - MayoClinic.com |
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