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Show 4?7 .i -- -- ; - "?. r nc.V f fT. wk b ' v" ' ' November 24, 2000 ' The Summit County Bee 4 V "V The Grapevine Health andvBenef it Notes .''Sw4G0s$h... " ' - ' V - i BY Rffmce RlwCnM RlnrMntM if I'tah Summit i County Bee! Have yaw , ; nrr awakened in the nltn? If the problem is relieved by walking, you probably Rl-- S. have rMleu leg syndrome. u f .Jfcg&JMfo, a ..-.- JlilkC middle of the night and been furred nut of bed by a lingly, eranfy andor achy temation in year , Nobody really knowv yet what caus-e- t RLS. but it something you khould discuss with your doctor. RLS van surface on n own. or accompany other conditions such av e anemia, diabetes Parkinson's and alcoholism. Try these Urategiek to prevent RLS heftae it dis-eas- ir ' f- .. '. Uei-- L 4 f.:. happens: Maskagc the affected muse lev before bedtime. Stretch your legs and rulafe your ankles. cold Apply a hut watrr buttle . awn presses at bedtime. Soak in a warm hath before bed. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, especially in the evening. If you smoke, stop. Try sleeping on your side w ith a pillow between your knees. The RLS Foundation offers support for sufferers. Write to them at 414 Daniels St., Raleigh. KC 27605. or visit their Web site at j www.rlsjorf . &-- ' ??-V- r 120's, f Page B5 t ,- . i' Do you know how lo check labels of fruit juice products to ? make sure you're really getting 3 juice? The IcJrrul government a requires manufacturers to disclose the type and percentage of juice in a beverage on the label. But very few fruit beverages confain much juice all and are made mostly of com synip and water. Thus, your "tropi- cal punch may cimtain only HP! and your "cranberry juice :. rJv'i''4 ' S f ywrvj; v'aj kJKawaiJ n. Suie l.'imcrsHy uf New Yifk Bull jki found that men and women JHuduclv tint can get of a good comes In when if thing especially rakiunt. Calcium is turning up in nsec anj mwe funds, from hreak-la-- 4 cereal to frozen waffles. If you tegulaily consume enough calcium lnm milk and irthcr sources, and are eating cakriuirfurtificd foods, you run the risk id overdoing it. 1 he tecummended upper limit of cakrium intake for an adult is 2,500 milligrams a day. If you get more than that, you could desclup tonic levels of calcium. with symptoms ranging liom constipation to kidney Tii much cakium can also intcifere with your body's ahsorp-iio- n of other minerals. So. check your diet to ikiennine how much calcium youre getting in a day. If you need more, remember that mure than 500 milligrams in one pill will be poorly absorbed. two much n. age 2U to 40 who took in the most dietary cakium were half as those who consumed less In have gum disease. (akium may play a role by strengthening the Nme that supports teeth Consider that gum disease develops when bacteria accumulate in pickets between the teeth and gums. Eventually, the bacterial onslaught can destroy gum tissue and etude hone, which leads to tooth kiss. But if the bone is kept it peak density, it may he heller able to withstand the bacterial assault and hold teeth in place. Ihc research indurates that those who look in a minimum of 800 milly ligrams of cakium daily about three servings worth of dairy fiNtdswcre at least 25 percent less likely to have gum disease than those who consumed only 500 milligrams. The government is now recommending annual flu shots for everyone age 50 or older, instead of age 65. The best time to get the shot is October through however, with this sear's shortage of vaccine, the shots will initially he limited to health workers, the frail elderly and children wiih compromised immune systems. If more vaccine becomes available, those at any age with the following conditions should he sure to get a flu shot: asthma, lung or heart disease, diabetes HIV infection or certain other chronic disease disorders; and women who will he in the second or third trimester of pregnancy during flu season. - You know calcium is necessary for strong bones, but did you know it can also help give you strong teeth? Research shows that consuming sufficient calcium may Pven. ttxnh loss that results For the sake uf your health, check . s ftom gum disease. A study from : labels and buy only 100 pcrceix Research shews keeping your brain active can help slow the natural deterioration tlut conies with age. In other words, the brain is like a muscle: Use it or lose it. Scientists used to believe the brain was wired forever by age five. Now they know the brain continually rewires itself, even in old age: even the elderly can grow at least some new neurons. So researchers are encuuraging people to read, do crossword puzzles or play chess or Scrabble. You .could even learn a new language or take up a new hobby anything that stimulates the brain ' lo think. Physical health is important, loo. A healthy brain needs lots of oxygen pumped through healthy arteries. That means exercise and eating right are also key to increasing, or at least maintaining, your brain power. Just because you're approaching menopause doesn't mean you'll automatically gain weight. SxilbsCTiilbs To Bit T3n Smrrnfl Comity PUBLIC NOTICE M u iWG(E Tf) GDtSiQQ 0 lY&'v! tro :'$ H O F ? f $ 0(S) r 5M;M R A IS .10V2O OFF !: - .... -- Vi. . -- - 4 V V 's. ... . soul winwwNS mm xmr (4 . training-plu- ' ?y-. V. sh mhvoum siohi w muxs adotionm 5TS4 ; I Did you know that the noise level in some restaurants can reach as high av 110 decibels? That's the equivalent uf trying to dine while running a chain saw. Repeated visits to noisy eateries can damage your hearing. If your children are living on a typical American diet, chances are they aren't getting enough fiber. If you want to Increase their intake, but theyre not fans of fruits and vegetables, there are ways to sneak more fiber into their tneals: Give (hem toast made from wholegrain bread with a little jelly for breakfast. Gel away from sugary cereals and try raisin brans or frosted shredded wheat-type- s instead. Serve humtos made with black or refried beans or get them at ibe fastfood counter instead uf bulge iy ' crackers whole-grai- n Buy instead of saltmev. While adults need 25 grams of fiber a day, kids need much less. The intake rule for children (their age) (5) in grams. For example, a would need 8 grams a day would (35). while a need 12 (75). If they're getting no fiber now, you'll need lo build up to their daily requirement gradually, as too much fiber can be hard on a child's digestive system. Cn(h Mw,v York Hfr Ht Ball Floyfn OjJef Mrty Kitchen Iw i rLa moms ano discounts mmuuimoihci rows. 4 J 40C Bed Bath & PiiRIC CITY.SVERY J tXTSAORDlNARY 1 J M0 ,l 143, ,- ft--n v- ) .Wfcuff rieH - - V VALUE. bst'ijs tul Af 1TT,C0M AT 7 Gifts We have all your Thanksgiving cooking, baking, and entertaining items! DAY. 8 Pstk City Pisza 1890 Bonanza Crtva 425-243-97- 4. )R COPY 00 s helps stem Jsnw Kwf L'iggi 4:;-- maintaining strength sensible eating habits the trend. Published in the summit County Bee November 10 & 17, 2000. A t;!& NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE SOUTH SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WILL HOLD THEIR 2000 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND ADOPT 2001 BUDGET HEARING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2000, 7:00 P.M., AT THE . OAKLEY FIRE STATION. ALL INTERESTED ARE INyiTED TO ATTEND. Although it'k largely held that the "change of life" causes women to pack on the pounds, investigators at Research New the England Institutes say (heir evidence shows otherwise. The scientists looked at mure than 400 premenopausal omen in their 50s and followed them fur 3 years to see how their weight was affected by their passage into (or toward) menopause. After accounting for factors that might cause weight gain, such as calorie consumption and exercise habits, they found that menopause itself was not the reason for any woman's weight gain. Hormone replacement therapy also did mn cause weight gain, contrary to popular belief. Scientists say the weight gain that accompanies aging is brought on by a reduction in exercise, and a natural slowdown in the bodys metabolism with the loss of muscle mass. Exercise that includes muscle S1 |