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Show :;3's Some FJoios "rpliiippflvedllealili ' Toys are baby's tools - Growing children are always busy working at the job of developing their bodies minds and personalities. Toys are the tools of their trade ;ir DURING THE first three months, safe toys which I!' challenge the visual field, make noises or music soeed Hi jiong the process of development. K 'n Ceiling posters, crib mirrors, plastic keys, balls bells III T securely on booties, and colorful mobiles are ideal i,, ; playthings. HOWEVER, NO toy replaces a parent as the most im J ! portant influence for babies in sensory development Medicines can kill - During this time of the year many people in the 15-44-year-old range will become a S part ol the statistics that prove accidental poisoning to be je No. 1 cause of deaths in the home. MANY PEOPLE die as a result of mixing drugs in- j discriminately. If you do get the flu or a cold, be sure to i read warning labels of over-the-counter remedies and Girl don't mix dosages with prescription drugs or alcohol Be results could be fatal. : How much sleep do you need? - Not everyone needs y eight hours of sleep every day. How much you should have depends upon your own body's needs. , . . INFANTS NEED around 18 hours of sleep, while young ;U, adults only need seven or eight hours of sleep to feel A refreshed. if Some older people find that five or six hours of sleep is sufficient. However, most adults find that seven hours of sleep leaves them refreshed. X . GET-WELL stay-well diet - Diet and nutrition play a maorrole in the body's resistance andor susceptibility to disease. Doctors suggest protecting and insulating yourself against ailments as well as unnecessary ravages i ageing by following this basic rule: When you have a choice, choose foods which have been refined or processed as little as possible and are as free as possible rlrom food additives and chemical pollutants. Food poisoning - Undercooked food and poor x refrigeration mark 63 percent of American home kitchens as likely sources of food poisoning. H SOME practices to avoid: leaving meats at room lemperature for more than two hours after cooking; stuffing turkey a day or more in advance; or cooking the turkey partially in one place, then finishing it later. Exercise away physical ailments - Physical ailments such as fatigue, bachache, menstrual pain, allergies, and ; colds may be due to a tow physical-fitness level, not disease. EXPERTS SAY the remedy is exercise which helps rid -i te body of excess adrenaline products stimulated by the 1 day's stresses and strains. If you have doubts about the amount of exercise, consult your physician. , Wild animal rabies threat - More than 65 percent of te total number of cases of animal rabies in the United Sales last year were found in skunks and bats, 10 per-I per-I tent in foxes while only 10 percent were found in both I top and cats. These statistics prove the value of using II caution when approaching wild animals. I . SMOKE YOUR feet off Nicotine poisoning, a result j i heavy smoking, can block arteries carrying blood to 4e toes. This blockage can cause circulatory problems lor toes, feet, legs and fingers, which may lead to lack of sensation in the afflicted extremities. , Dried fruits mean energy - Sun-dried fruits such as I apples, apricots, raisins, dates, peaches and pears are a I usly source of quick energy and nutrition. They are I abundant in vitamin A, needed for proper growth and I vision in dim light, and the B-complex vitamins, I i required for nerves and good muscle tone. THE HIGH iron content in dried fruits helps magnesium provide a good mineral balance. |
