Lifestyle Habits To Avoid

 I want to share this article with you, but don't be surprised by what you learn. Use  your new found knowledge to make changes to unhealthy habits.

Every day we come in contact with numerous substances; we use certain consumer products regularly making them a part of our lifestyle. According to a consumer report certain products, from water to antibacterial cleansers can cause of cancer:

The lifestyle products mentioned are:

•     Pesticides
•     Water
•     Dry cleaning
•     Non stick products
•     Antibacterial cleansers

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This patient health program prepares people to reduce avoidable health risk factors that cause cancer and other other chronic diseases. Reducing them can contribute to overall health promotion.

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Caregiving-Someone With Special Needs

Caregiving is an important responsibility that can only be replaced with self-care.  When there is a member of a family with special needs, it takes another family member to provide his self-care through care-giving.

A caregiver will improve the quality of life and replace self-care by taking responsibility for the loved-one's health care.

A caregiver; however, will be faced with responsibility for his/her own self-care, plus that of the family member with special needs.

For the caregiver there may be many challenges along the way. It is vital that the caregiver keeps a balance in his/her life to maintain health throughout.

Here are some tips from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on how caregivers can help themselves and the loved one be safe and healthy throughout. The following topics are covered:

• Keeping informed
• Getting support
• Be an advocate
• Be empowering
• Keep balance in the family
• Take care of yourself

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Insect Stings-Important Things To Know

More than 1/2 million people go to emergency departments each year due to insect stings. A small number die.

For those persons who are  allergic the following are key recommendations.
   - Consider an allergy shots.
    -Avoid all stinging insects including bumblebees.
    -Be aware of factors that increase the chances of a serious reaction.

The symptoms of a severe allergic reaction are:

•     Tightness in the chest
•     Swelling of the nose, lips, tongue and throat
•     Dizziness and fainting
•     Loss of consciousness
•     Hives
•     Itching and swelling in areas other than the site

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