Alameda/Rose City Health Online - Hot vs. Cold? "Don't worry about crossing the street, until you get to the curb".
Alameda/Rose City Health Online, as a free community service, broadcasts health information to many thousands of local residents to help improve quality of life and to provide assistance when having to make important healthcare decisions. Dorian Quinn, D.C. - Editor www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org ------------------- You are receiving this because you, or someone you know, subscribed you to this free community service. To unsubscribe click http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/subscribe.shtml AOL USERS: LINKS MAY NOT BE "CLICK-ABLE" FOR YOU. PLEASE COPY AND PASTE LINKS TO YOUR BROWSER WINDOW. ------------------- Featuring: 1. Light & Easy - Cheer up. Breathe better. 2. Did you know - Many neighbors with aches and pains 3. This week's tip - Plan meals together 4. Question-of-the-month - Eating in vs. out? 5. Feature Article - Ice vs. Cold? 6. Late Breaking Consumer & Natural Health News 7. Health Department Updates 8. Community Calendar - Wazzup 'round town? ------------------- 1. Light & Easy: Cheer up. Breathe Better. http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/med_depts/36.11.shtml HealthScout.com ------------------- 2. Did you know... ...14 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. ...60-80 % of all people experience back pain at some time in their lives. ...Nearly 14 million Americans can't do routine activities because of pain. Sources: Oregon Health & Science University; National Institutes of Health; Medical Network Inc. ------------------- 3. Tip of the Week - Plan meals together... Let your kids help choose dishes to make and take part in the preparation. They will be more likely to eat what's served. ------------------- 4. Our online "Question-of-the-Month"! Are you eating in or out? Our recent question-of-the-month has been posted for just a couple of weeks. More than 36,000 responded. Results have been fascinating. About 50% of families are sitting around the table having dinner just 1-3 times per week. How about you? Click the link below and respond to the following question: During a typical week, how often do you and your family gather at the table to have dinner? Click to vote and also find out what your neighbors had to say... http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/survey.shtml ------------------- 5. The Doctor's Office - Dorian Quinn, D.C. - Editor http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/doctorsoffice.shtml OK - So when should I use ice vs. heat? This is a question many ask when suddenly experiencing sudden onset of pain, for example after playing sports, or doing chores around the house. Timing is everything. As soon as possible, using ice is best since the goal is to reduce inflammation. Typically applying ice within the first 24-48 hours is recommended. For acute injury and within the first several days, follow the rules of RICE: R = rest I = ice C = compression E = elevation One of the more effective and inexpensive ways to apply cold is to place cubed or crushed ice into a plastic bag. Make sure to wrap the bag in cloth or a towel to avoid direct contact with the skin. By the way, crushed ice conforms to irregular contours of the body and may work best. Check your freezer for bags of frozen vegetables. That can work nicely, as well. Applying ice "off and on" for 15-20 minute intervals often works best during the initial 24 hours following injury. If you are icing your hands or feet, up to 10-minute intervals will work better. Keep close track of time though, especially if you have problems with circulation. If you have any questions or concerns, be careful and check with your healthcare professional. Applying heat can also be effective, but not following acute injury. This type of application promotes circulation and delivers healing nutrients to areas injured. Sounds like a great idea, but applying heat should not be done right away because it's important to reduce swelling, and doing this is counterproductive. You can consider applying warm moist compresses following 2-3 days. That usually works nicely. Hot and cold application-type products are very effective and can be purchased locally. If you have any questions, give our office a call or check with your local healthcare professional. (Excerpts taken with permission from Optimal Health University www.preventicare.com) ------------------- 6. Healthy Scoop: Check out the latest in Natural & Consumer Health News http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/healthy_scoop.shtml ------------------- 7. Health Departments Updates A) Women's Health: 1/3 of moms not sleeping well http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/med_depts/41.33.shtml Andrea Herman B) Seniors, Only: Vitamins, minerals help aging eyes http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/med_depts/1.7.shtml ARA.com C) Chiropractic Pediatrics: Back education benefits elementary students http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/med_depts/10.15.shtml FuturePerfect.com D) Sports Medicine: Tips on keeping kids safe when playing sports http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/med_depts/39.15.shtml ARA.com E) Chiropractic: Well adjusted and then some http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/med_depts/6.34.shtml ChiroWeb.com F) Pediatrics & Adolescence: New lulla-cry for babies-controlled crying http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/med_depts/30.39.shtml HealthScoutNews.com G) Optometry & Ophthalmology: Computer lighting problems http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/med_depts/27.23.shtml EyeFinity.com H) Physical & Occupational Therapy: Posture - What's the big deal? http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/med_depts/32.12.shtml Cara Ogren, PT I) Mental Health & Personal Growth: Try these simple relaxation techniques http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/med_depts/35.36.shtml Healthy.net J) Diet & Nutrition: Is aspartame sabotaging weight loss efforts? http://www.Alameda-RoseCityHealth.org/med_depts/11.45.shtml Pat Barone ------------------ 8. 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