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Show SPRINGVILLE HERALD Sixth Gear Arrive alive this holiday season Thursday, November 24, 2005 p Daniel Souza SPRINGVILLE HERALD Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of Utah's first seat belt law, and we still find drivers maneuvering maneuver-ing around not wearing the necessary buckle. Is this belt out of style? Does it take too much of our time? Is it just downright inconvenient? in-convenient? Whatever the rationale behind it is, it doesn't does-n't justify not doing it. I clearly recall an evening in late November, 1998. 1 was in Provo with some friends when traffic had suddenly stopped. A few blocks ahead we found the cause of our halt. Two teenage girls had just received their license and a brand new yellow Jeep Wrangler. As anyone would expect, they took the 4x4 for a spin. The passenger buckled up, the driver didn't. The result? The passenger was just in shock with the accident where the driver smashed the windshield with her head. Although with a lot of blood due to the accident, the dri Chiropractic Can Help Forward Head Dr. Richard Olson D.C. In the previous article we discussed "rounded shoulders" shoul-ders" and some of the painful conditions that it causes. Very often when someone has "rounded shoulders" (or shoulders that slump forward) for-ward) they will also suffer from forward head posture. What is forward head posture? pos-ture? Head posture can be measured when standing in a relaxed position. In this position, posi-tion, the ear should be directly direct-ly above the shoulder. Or in other words, if you dropped a plumb line from the ear hole, it should intersect the shoulder joint. Forward head posture occurs oc-curs when the head moves in front of the shoulder, and that plumb line from the ear falls somewhere in front of your shoulder joint. This position po-sition creates a lot of extra Prices drop at all National Parks during winter season The country's national treasures are settling in for the "quiet season." At places like Zion, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks, visitation decreases dramatically over summer-season numbers, num-bers, and lodges offer a variety va-riety of bargains for visitors visi-tors who prefer the cooler temperatures and fewer visitors. Xanterra Parks & Resorts Re-sorts operates lodges, restaurants, gift shops and activities in those and many other U.S. national parks and resorts. The South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park drops room rates by as much as 31 percent over summertime rates. Called the "Winter Value Rate," special pricing is for single or double occupancy, and the cost for each additional addi-tional person in the room is $9. Children 16 and under stay at no extra charge. From Dec. 1, 2005 through March 9, 2006, visitors vis-itors to Zion National Park in Southern Utah can experience expe-rience the park's winter season at special "Zion in Winter" rates. The "Zion in Winter" rate includes breakfast and is based on double occupancy and does not include taxes or gratuities. Each additional person in the room is $10. The weekend week-end rate applies during the holiday period of Dec. 22-30, 22-30, 2005 and Feb. 17-19, 2006. This offer is not available on Dec. 31, 2005 or Feb. 14, 2006. Guests should mention men-tion the promotion code "WNTR" when making reservations. The "Zion in Winter" package can be booked online on-line with the applicable promotion pro-motion code or by following follow-ing the link to the promotions promo-tions page at www.zion- ver was still conscious at the time the ambulance arrived. Could this be avoided? It certainly could with one simple sim-ple step; wearing the safety belt. Why do we even make this a matter of deciding? It should be a preset behavior, just as steering is needed when driving a vehicle. Springville has many young parents. Wearing the belt as an adult is not any mystery, but how do you properly ensure that your child is safe as well? . May I first remind you that Utah law requires that children chil-dren up until the age of five be properly restrained in a federally approved child safety seat. Also, children age 12 and under in the back! Please, remember to buckle buck-le up and have a safe Thanksgiving. It is ALWAYS AL-WAYS better to be safe than to be sorry. The following inof omation is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Ad-ministration (NHTSA), under un-der the U.S. Department of Transportation: work for your shoulder and neck muscles, in order to keep your head from falling down on your chest. It is estimated esti-mated that for every inch forward your head moves in front of the shoulder, this creates an additional 10 pounds of workload for the shoulder muscles to carry. For example, if your head is two inches forward, it is like giving your shoulder muscles an extra 20 pounds to hold up. (Think of carrying carry-ing around your Thanksgiving Thanksgiv-ing turkey!) Because of the increased work that these muscles do, they often feel tight, achy and often burn. What causes someone to have forward head posture? Though the of cause are many, the primary causes are often a desk type job that promotes holding the head and body in the slumped po- lodge.com or by calling 1-303-297-2757 or toll-free at 1-888-297-2757. Complete tour details and room reservations at Yellowstone Yel-lowstone can be made by calling (1) 307-344-7311 or visiting its web site at www.TravelYellowstone.c om. For more information about rates and packages at the Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort, visit www.furnacecreekinn.com or call (1)760-786-2345. SEAT POSITIO USAGE TIPS INFANTS: Birth to at least 1 year and at least 20 pounds: Use Infant-Only Seatrear-facing Seatrear-facing or Convertible Seatused rear-facing. Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the safety belts or by the LATCH system. sys-tem. Never use in a front seat where an air bag is present. Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing the rear. Child seat should recline at approximately a 45-degree angle. Harness strapsslots at or below shoulder level (lower set of slots for most convertible convert-ible child safety seats). Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level. For kids less than 1 year 20-35 lbs: Convertible Seatused rear-facing (select one recommended for heavier heav-ier infants). PRESCHOOLERS TODDLER: TOD-DLER: 1 to 4 years at least 20 lbs. to approximately 40 lbs: Use Convertible Seatfor- . sition (or anything else that promotes maintaining a slumped posture. Accidents such as whiplash can also result re-sult in forward head posture. Some of the symptoms of forward head posture are an achy, tight and burning sensation sen-sation in the shoulders. A forward head posture will also increase the likelihood of headaches. This occurs be-. be-. cause as the head moves forward, for-ward, it causes the muscles that are located at the top of the neck (near the base of the skull) to tighten. This tightness can cause a headache that starts at the back of the head and then spreads to the front. Having a forward head posture can also irritate the disks and vertebrae in the neck and create an environment for disk degeneration. The jaw and how it functions func-tions is also affected by forward for-ward head posture. What things can be done to help stop the progression of forward head posture? Probably Prob-ably the best thing that can be done is stop trying to promote pro-mote it. For example, don't slouch or slump when you're sitting. Also, don't sit for long periods of time without taking breaks. Specific exercises exer-cises can be done to also help reverse forward head posture, pos-ture, (If you would like to gain more information concerning con-cerning the exercises please call me at 4894990). Remember, if you take care of your body now it will thank you in the years to come. If there are any questions ques-tions concerning this or other oth-er articles please contact Dr. Richard Olson at Springville Chiropractic, 222 North Main St. (just north of 7-Eleven) or call at 4894990. V NTH"" ward-facing or Forward-Facing Only or High Back BoosterHarness. Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the safety belts or by the LATCH system. sys-tem. Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing forward. Harness strapsslots at or above child's shoulders (usually (usu-ally top set of slots for convertible con-vertible child safety seats). Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level. j YOUNGCHILDREN: 4 to at least 8 yearsunless they are 4'9" (57") tall: Use Belt-Positioning Belt-Positioning Booster (no back, only) or High Back Belt-Positioning Booster. NEVER use with lap-only belts belt-positioning boosters boost-ers are always used with lap AND shoulder belts. Booster used with adult lap and shoulder belt in rear seat. Shoulder belt should rest snugly across chest, rests on shoulder; and should NEVER be placed under the arm or behind the back. Lap-belt should rest low, across the lapupper thigh area not across the stomach. Avoiding the flu this year as cold weather strikes It's almost flu season again and, unlike last year, supplies of vaccine are fairly fair-ly good now. But if last year taught us anything, it was that healthy habits can help fend off illnesses such as the flu or colds. If you plant to get a flu shot, remember that your immune system takes a few weeks to develop flu-fighting capability. Meanwhile, common-sense common-sense preventive measures like getting enough rest, exercising ex-ercising and eating right are key to avoiding illnesses like the flu and colds. Here are a few steps you can take to lower your risk of getting sick or reduce complications com-plications if you do. To avoid illness: - Keep your distance from Eeople displaying symptoms ke sneezmg and coughing. - Wash your hands often. If no sink is available to wash up, use alcohol-based hand wipes or sanitizing gel. - Eat a balanced diet, including in-cluding plenty of fresh fruits ana vegetables. Good nutrition, including foods that are rich in vitamins A, C and E help support a healthy immune system. Examples Ex-amples of foods rich in these vitamins include citrus fruits, green vegetables, nuts, carrots and tomatoes. - Drink plenty of fluids. - Get plenty of rest. During Dur-ing the holiday season it's easy to over-commit. If you start to feel sick: - Stay home and take care The best birth experiences happen at Mountain View Hospital. MVH's birthing suites have many of the same comforts of home. The suites allow labor, birth and recover)' in the same private room. We invite you to tour our spacious birthing suites. Call to see if your insurance plan will ; allow you to deliver at MVH. . . Siuy tlub cut uv to- itiYtfi lal t&t a (ue futiuzui tat, - i The annual Hoop Shoot sponsored by the Elks Lodge was held at Sunsetview Elementary in Provo November 12. Brookside School sent four students to compete in this event, from left: Stacey Stapel, Mindy Stapel, Aleks Macabbee and Karson Kester. Each of these students were able to place in their age divisions. Stacy took 1st in the 8-9; Mindy took 6th place in the 10-11; Aleks placed 3rd in the 8-9; and Karson placed 2nd in the 10-11. Brookside is proud of these students and all who participated in the Hoop Shoot. of yourself. Illness is a bodv warning tnat you needs to rest. Bed rest will help you recover faster and avoid infecting others. - Eat lightly and nutritiously. nutri-tiously. Soup is a good option op-tion because it has the fluids and nutrients your body needs. - Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you sneeze and cough, then immediately im-mediately throw the tissue away. Viruses become airborne air-borne and disposal can get them out of your environment. environ-ment. - Drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration can easily occur oc-cur (especially if you are running a fever or vomiting) vomit-ing) without obvious signs, and this can lead to complications. compli-cations. 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People with compromised immune systems and people older than 50 are considered to be at higher risk for flu, and should get vaccinated as soon as possible. Visit the CDC's Web site for information and advice about the flu at www.cdc.govflu. dU Uital matters. 9 2!tt Cdit ?C3-7CC- A |