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Skriven 2009-04-30 15:08:04 av Michael Loo (1:18/200.0)
  Kommentar till text 23695 av Dale Shipp (1:261/1466.0)
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 DS> Michael, get thee to a dentist NOW.

First words: "Haven't been to a dentist in a while, I see."
My first words: "A long while."

Verdict: Teeth basically sound, no weaknesses, no disease.
Gums, surprisingly, basically sound, but with huge masses
of what appear to be canker sores but might be bacterial
(I doubt).

Treatment: Antibiotics, which I don't agree with but will
do just to see what happens - the problem is if I'm right
whatever bacteria are there will be killed off, which isn't
so awful in and of itself, but there will be opportunistic
infection by C. albicans as well as joyous overgrowth of
the canker sore virus.

I think that was a few shekels wasted, but I can't be sure
for a few days.

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      Title: Tips for Beating the Heat - or At Least Surviving
 Categories: Misc
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      9 ea Great ideas

  ~- I grew up on the edge of the Mojave desert, have lived in the
  tropics in the summer (without air conditioning), and currently live
  in one of the most miserable summer climates known to mortal man. May
  I offer a few suggestions here?

  1.  DO NOT go out in the heat if at all possible.  The old saying
  about Mad Dogs and Englishmen is correct.  People in hot climates
  either hover next to the AC or stay indoors during the worst times
  (the siesta is one of the sanest customs known to man).

  2.  Keep the air circulating (fans, cross ventilation, whatever you
  can devise).  Wear LOOSE clothes but something that covers most of
  your body (it protects you from the inevitable effects of the sun).
  Also wear a hat if you must go out to keep your brain from suffering
  from the effects of the heat.

  3.  When I was a kid, my mother/grandmother used to use something
  called "hot weather" cologne to fight the heat.  It was simply a
  high-alcohol toilet water that they stored in the refrigerator and
  splashed on their body as needed (with a special emphasis on pulse
  points). Haven't seen the stuff in years, but any high-alcohol body
  splash (Jean Nate, whatever) would work, or in a pinch, refrigerate
  plain rubbing alcohol and use it. You won't smell great, but it will
  work.

  4.  Baby powder is a Godsend.  Use it frequently to absorb
  persperation and prevent heat rash/chafing.

  5.  Eat lightly, but EAT.  Your body needs the fuel to cool itself.

  6. Don't be afraid of sweating. It's unattractive, but it's the body's
  natural defense against the heat. If you're fastidious, use a
  deodorant that does NOT contain an antipersperant -- you want, and
  NEED to sweat. When you STOP sweating, it's time to be concerned.
  Immediately get yourself into an air-conditioned environment (in a
  pinch, visit the local air-conditioned grocery store, shopping mall,
  wherever).

  7.  Drink LOTS of fluids.  Water is best, or if you're concerned about
  electrolytes, Gatoraid or something similar.  Avoid cola drinks, tea,
  or anything with alcohol or caffine.  Stimulants are NOT what you
  need. Lemonaide is excellent as are other fresh fruit-based drinks.
  Also avoid alcohol.

  8. Get some potassium (it prevents heat cramps).  Banannas, orange
  juice are excellent sources.  Do NOT use salt tablets unless
  recommended by your doctor.  They cause water retention and that can
  be a BIG problem if you're elderly or have high blood pressure.

  9.  Cool baths/showers are great, but do NOT use really cold water if
  you are elderly, or have any physical problems.  Again, the cure
  could be worse than the original problem.

  Best wishes to anyone suffering from this unreasonable high heat. For
  us, it's been a HOT, but not unendurable, Summer.  I can really
  sympathize with folks that aren't prepared for it, or haven't
  experienced it before.

  Kathy in Bryan, TX

  From : Kathy Pitts     1:117/130       Tue 25 Jul 95 11:05

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