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Show If njgrMy 8A Emery County Progress ru Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday January 29, 2002 T LIKE Remedies For Stress Can Be A Healthy Idea times of great stress, experts agiee, it is important to lotus on the hastes of good health. "Taking care of our basic (NAPSA)-l- needs-slccp- r proper nutri- , make a big tion, difference when it comes to managing stress, said Jerry Cott, Ill I)., former chief of the INyihopharmacology Research Program of the National Institute of Mental Health. "Making a conscious effort to take care of these needs each day makes a remarkable difference in our short-terand long-terhealth." People who already suffer from anxiety or depression may be moic likely to experience problems dui ing times of additional stress and may require additional help in the form of counseling. exercise-ca- a I c s I: c I) ( r r c C c P r d v a i I u n physical activity has healthfully, con- suming plenty of fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is an s antioxiimportant dant. Avoid overeating. P q t n anti-stres- i g from lowering blood pressure to improving mood. 3. (iej enough sleep. Hack of sleep can heighten the stress response, keeping levels of stress hormones elevated. I.ven on a short-terbasis, sleep deprivation may also alter the immune system and increase vulnerability to infection. To fight insomnia, try one of the following techniques. Cut back on the caffeine. Dont drink alcohol, which may cause night wakenings and reduces the quality of sleep, lake a warm bath fere's what you can do to I. Hat stress-bustin- effects that range cope: a he-fo- ie bed. Many people have some nutritional supplements helpful in alleviating stress and anxiety. 4. found 'I hese include: Omega-- fatty acids, 3 such as those found in fish and flaxseeds, which have been shown to have many beneficial effects on mood and pognition. St. Johns Wort has successfully been used to I I (, h F treat mild to moderate pression. Kava has long been used to treat mild anxiety states, nervous tension, muscular tension and mild insomnia. Passionflower is reported to have sedative, hypde- properties. Valerian has long been used for occasional sleep difficulties and as an agent to soothe the nervous system in response to stress. Siberian ginseng is reported to increase stamina and endurance. Dietary supplements like fatty acids, vitamin C and St. Johns Wort can play an important role in helping to fight stress and 3 Hair Removal by Gina RNRE (Specializing in upper lip t & brow) His Mondays Bam 6pm (Sal by appt ) 6 Price Bookcliff Plaza 590 E. 100 N H c good health, said Dr. Cott. For more information on natural remedies for stress, www. supplement visit info.com. ( f overall Vitamin C and some herbal supplements are being used to alleviate stress. 650 - 1911 I N t t t Pediatric Clinic After-Hour- s 1 I 1 1 h M-T- healthier lives. If you have diabetes, you are at a very high risk for heart attack and stroke. But you can take control and lower your risk by managing blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol, said Dr. Allen M. Spiegel, who directs the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. Based on new scientific studies showing a dramatic link between diabetes and heart disease, the National Diabetes Education I Pro- gram (NDEP) has launched a nationwide campaign to help people learn how to Be Smart About Your Heart: Control the ABCs of Diabetes. The urgency of Be Smart About Your Heart Control Diabetes A1C Blood Pressure Cholesterol this campaign is underscored by the latest statistics show- ing the ABCs of Diabetes, ing that diabetes among cation Program and the American Diabetes Association are distributing a new brochure for people adults increased by 49 percent from 1990 to 2000. A is for A C: The A C for hemoyour globin blood glucose (sugar) average over the last 3 months. Target number: below 7. B is for blood pressure: High blood pressure makes your heart work too hard. Target number: below 13080. C is for cholestt rol: LDL (the bad cholesterol) builds up and clogs your arteries. Target LDL number: below 100. New research also shows that people with diabetes can live longer and healthier lives 1 test-sho- 1 (A-one-- rt AlC-measur- with relatively small improvements in these three critical areas. To assist people with diabetes and members of their health care teams in manag the National Diabetes Edu- with diabetes that includes a wallet card to help them track their ABC numbers. The brochure includes rec- ommended A1C, blood pressure and cholesterol targets, questions to discuss with health care providers, to lower and action-step- s the risk for heart attack and stroke and other diabetes problems. To get the free brochure with wallet card and to learn more about diabetes, or visit NDEPs Web site at http: ndep.nih.gov. The NDEP is a joint initiative of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. call Free Produce Advice Available Parents On The Web Pointers Starting about 6 pn. Saturdays.' starting about 9 an. Evenings: e diabetes protect their hearts and live longer, notic and antispasmodic maintain F are steps to can take you protect yourself from the consequences of diabetes. Seventy-five percent of people with diabetes die from heart attacks and strokes-an- d many die younger than the rest of the population. Most people know that people with diabetes must control their blood sugar. Now its known that managing blood pressure and cholesterol is just as important. This news can help the 16 million Americans with (NAPSA)-Ther- omega-- H Use the ABCs to Combat Diabetes Biggest Risk Exercise. I. sen light 2. n --'-For (NAPSA)-Di- d you know that fresh fruits and vegetables should only be 1 1 Providedby; I I Ali, Age washed with clean drinking water? 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