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Improved Communication = Improved CareBy- Dr. Jonathan WoodBeing admitted to the hospital is can be scary and traumatic… for the patient and for the patient's family.Being critically ill, needing invasive procedures or having a hospitalized child all accentuate these feelings The medical lingo is difficult to understand, the issues discussed often carry great importance, and there are often unanswered questions. What's more, caretakers often seem to be overworked or in a hurry. And then money is invariably an issue: missed work, inadequate insurance, childcare needs, day-to-day living away from home, etc. More stress.In the end, many people report a sense of "loss of controlâ€. What can be done?Arrgghhhh!While I cannot offer a fix for the sometimes beleaguered state of modern medicine, I will suggest one central thing that can help with all the above: improved communication. And much of it is within your control.Some suggestions:• Ask questionso Who are you? Insist that people introduce themselves and explain their role in your care. Where do they fit in the lists above?o Why are we doing this? Insist on understanding why tests are being done and what is going to happen with the information.o May I speak with my doctor? Ideally there is one doctor orchestrating all of your care. Ideally there is excellent communication between doctors and amongst all the participants in the care team. Insist on a team and a good leader.• Learn the system (i.e. who are all these people?)Hospitals depend upon a complex system of personnel that is often very confusing and very difficult to understand. Examples:o Primary Care docs (e.g. Internist, Family Practitioner, Pediatrician)o Inpatient Specialists (e.g. Hospitalist, Intensivist)o Specialists (e.g. Surgeon, Psychiatrist, OB-Gyn)o Sub-Specialists (e.g. Cardiologist, Neurologist, Orthopedic surgeon)o Midlevel Providers (e.g. Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant)o Nurses (e.g. bedside nurse, charge nurse)o Ancillary Personnel (e.g. Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutritionists, Social Workers, Care Managers)o Trainees (e.g. residents, nursing students, medical students)• Tell your caretakers your worries – don't be afraid to tell people what concerns you or what would make you more comfortable. Nothing is off limits!• Leave your biases at homeo Believe in the system – Much of believing is understanding. Work to understand the system (see above) and increased confidence will follow. o Don't worry about offending – Doctors are people – – you can talk to them like you talk to anyone. Sometimes people feel intimidated, but it is important to move beyond this. Be yourself. Remember: you are the consumer. Be polite and expect the same in return.o Gender – The days of female nurses and male doctors are long over. Do not make assumptions based on gender and treat all your caretakers with respect. Insist on the same in return.o Teaching Hospitals – Much of the best care in the US is delivered in teaching hospitals. No one is experimenting on you. On the contrary, these are often very concerned, very smart, and often less busy students or residents who can be very helpful in you quest for quality healthcare. Take advantage of the opportunity!o Culture Differences – Maine attracts caregivers from all cultures. These people are invariably well trained and very caring. Treat them with respect and expect the same in reverse. If accents are difficult to understand, be frank, polite, and patient.• Know what is expected of you and your family when you are dischargedo Ask questionso Get to know your "care manager†or "discharge plannerâ€o Be sure you understand your medications and doses (including changes from when your arrived)o Have instructions repeated as many times as it take to understando Know who you need to see after leaving and where and when.While these suggestions won't make being hospitalized fun, they may take some of the unnecessary fear and anxiety out of the process. In the end, remember… communication is the key!
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What is High Fructose Corn Syrup and why is it bad for you?By- Dr. Joan Marie PellegriniHealthy Living at WABI has in the past covered the dangers of drinking soft drinks because of the hidden sugars and extra calories. However, is it as simple as just extra calories from sugar or is the high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) used as the sweetener that is particularly harmful?First, let me define what the different sugars are: sucrose is our usual table sugar and comes from cane or beet sugar. This is a two-sugar molecule with one glucose and one fructose bonded together. The sugar in our body is glucose. Dextrose is the same as glucose. Fructose is the sugar found in fruit. Fructose has a low glycemic index, which means that it takes a long time for the body to break down, resulting in a slow release of sugar, rather than a sudden rush. For this reason, it is sometimes recommended for diabetics. High fructose corn syrup comes from corn and is a mix of glucose and fructose but with higher percentage of fructose. The sugars in HFCS are single and not bonded together. Regular corn syrup is all glucose.HFCS is less expensive to make and also preserves foods and soft drinks longer than glucose can. It tastes sweeter and has properties than add to food texture. Because of this, food manufacturers prefer HFCS. It did not exist until 1996. All non-diet soft drinks are sweetened with HFCS.All sugars have the same caloric content but the effect on metabolism and hormones may be different. A recent study attempted to look how our bodies may differently metabolize some sugars:Journal of Clinical Investigation, Dr. Peter J. Havel, professor of nutrition at the University of California Davis and lead author of the study randomly assigned 32 overweight or obese men and women to drink three daily servings (25 percent of their daily energy requirements) of a glucose- or fructose-sweetened beverage for 10 weeks. At the end of the study period, both groups had gained similar amounts of weight, but those consuming fructose-sweetened drinks showed an increase in intra-abdominal fat, the kind that embeds itself between tissues in organs, became less sensitive to insulin (the hormone released by the pancreas that controls blood sugar), and showed signs of dyslipidemia-elevated blood levels of lipids. The fructose group also showed increased fat production in the liver, elevated LDL or bad cholesterol and larger increases in blood triglycerides. The group drinking glucose-sweetened beverages showed none of these changes.When fructose is consumed, however, it "appears to behave more like fat with respect to the hormones involved in body weight regulation," explains Peter Havel, associate professor of nutrition at the University of California, Davis. "Fructose doesn't stimulate insulin secretion. It doesn't increase leptin production or suppress production of ghrelin. That suggests that consuming a lot of fructose, like consuming too much fat, could contribute to weight gain." Glucose helps to control appetite and fat storage.Americans' obesity problem started about the same time that HFCS came on to the market. It is this association that has led some nutritionists to want to study if HFCS is metabolized differently than regular sugar. Unfortunately there is not much funding for this type of research and therefore there are not that many studies. Also, there are some conflicting studies that seem to come to the opposite conclusion (that HFCS is no worse than other sugars).So, what can I recommend given this controversy? First, it is inconclusive that HFCS is inherently bad. However, because it is present in so many foods and all non-diet sodas, it is an omnipresent source of extra calories. Therefore, you must look at food and drink labels and try to pick the brand that doesn't have added HFCS. Chances are good that brand will also not have added sugar of any type. It is fair to say that our intake of extra calories is a problem and that the increase in HFCS consumption is not helping. You should avoid food with added sugar regardless of whether it is table sugar or HFCS.
By: Dr. David PrescottCommon Resolutions for 2011: According to a recent survey cited by Time Magazine, the recent worldwide economic recession seems to be impacting people's wishes for the New Year. Globally, 40% of people cited improving their economic circumstances as next year's goal. While many Americans share this goal, favorite U.S. resolutions included: ¨ Developing a healthy habit¨ Losing Weight¨ Getting OrganizedOther common resolutions in our country include quitting smoking, developing a relationship, or getting more education/job qualifications. Do Resolutions Help Us Change? Does setting any type of personal goal make a difference in whether or not we really stick to a change? Research on the impact of resolutions suggests that it does help! However, the majority of people who make some type of New Year's Resolution find that they don't make significant progress towards their goal. Psychologists have found that there are some very practical tips for improving your odds of meeting, or at least coming close to meeting, your New Year's resolution. How Many People Stick to Their Resolution? More often than not, people do not stick to their New Year's resolution for very long. In one study over two years, about one in five people (20%) are able to keep to their resolution. On the other hand, three in five (60%) dropped their resolution within 6 months. In a recently reported British study, 22% of people reported that they were "very successful" in keeping their resolutions. Interestingly, it doesn't appear to matter that much what type of resolution you make. For example, people who picked "weight loss" weren't more or less likely to keep their resolution than people who picked "improve my relationship." It also doesn't appear to matter whether you are male vs. female, or old vs. young. Tips for Keeping Your Resolution: What does appear to matter is how you go about specifying your goal, and how you arrange your life to try to meet that goal. Some of the most helpful ways to keep a resolution include the following: · Start Small – Just One Goal: It is usually easier to think of goals than to accomplish them. You have a better chance of progress if you stay focused on just one goal. Accomplishing one goal usually makes you feel better than falling short on many goals, no matter how worthy they are. · Get Some Support from Others: While the motivation to change often comes from within, sticking to your goal in the long run usually requires some support from others. Share your goal with people who will keep you on track. Other people can provide encouragement, ideas, and emotional energy when you feel your motivation start to wane. · Any Action leads to More Action: Doing something is, almost without exception, better than doing nothing when it comes to changing behavior. Changing one small behavior, for example exercising one time a week, usually leads to more and more change. Waiting until you are ready for the "big change" doesn't work as well as taking one small step. · Plan for Relapse: People who make changes and stick to them often slip back to old ways at least once. Plan for this. How are you going to get back to your new ways? For example, if your goal is to exercise more, plan for the time when you miss your exercise. Think of ways that one missed day doesn't become two. Reward your success, and move on quickly from your disappointments· Specify Your Goal: People who are successful in changing an unwanted habit are able to say exactly what it is they will do. People who are vague about their goal have less chance for success. Being specific also helps you actually make a start. Set a date and time to begin your change if possible. For example, saying that you want to "eat better" is a helpful, but setting a goal of eating one fruit and one vegetable at each meal is even better. Starting tomorrow! Or, if you want to get along with your in-laws better, deciding to send them a card once a month would be a more specific step. For More Information: Acadia Hospital Website: www.acadiahospital.org American Psychological Association Web Site: www.apahelpcenter.org
By: Dr. David PrescottBipolar Disorder – As With Many Psychiatric Disorders, Undertreated: A recent story in Florida, concerning a man who entered a school board meeting with a gun, highlights the need to ensure that people with mental illness receive professional treatment. News reports suggest that this man had bipolar disorder, a mood disorder involving wide fluctuations in mood, energy, and activity. But, like many psychiatric disorders, only a fraction of people with bipolar disorder receive proper treatment. Consider these facts: • Just under 3% of people in the United States experience bipolar disorder in any given year. • Almost 90% of these people are estimated to experience severe symptoms or disruption in functioning. • 51% of people with bipolar disorder receive no treatment• Only 39% of people with bipolar disorder are believed to receive adequate treatment. Famous People with Bipolar Disorder: Artist Vincent Van Gogh: performers Carrie Fisher, Dick Cavett, Margot Kidder, and Patty Duke: author Viginia Woolf. All of these well known personalities have, or are thought to have had, bipolar disorder. People with bipolar disorder may experience periods of time where they are creative, driven, and highly energetic. However, in spite of such periods of productivity, the disorder typically causes significant strain on relationships, families, and careers. Characteristics of People with Bipolar Disorder: While all of us experience "ups and downs†in our mood, people with Bipolar Disorder have mood swings which are extreme. Along with Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis that carries a relatively high risk for suicide or attempted suicide. The characteristic pattern involves periods of "up†mood (mania or hypomania) and periods of "down†mood (depression). Current classification of Bipolar Disorder involves Type I (full episodes of mania and depression), Type II (mild episodes of mania and full episodes of depression) and rapid cycling (mood fluctuations occur in time period of a day or even several hours, rather than weeks). Signs and symptoms of Mania (lasts one week or more): • Excessive energy, activity, or restlessness• Excessive "high†or good mood• Rapid and pressured speech• Significant decreased sleep• Irritability• Poor judgment• Denial that anything is wrong Signs and symptoms of Depression• Decreased energy or activity level• Sad or depressed mood• Preoccupation with death or suicide• Lack of interest in activities• Excessive sleep or difficulty falling asleep• Change in appetite (usually diminished)Can Children or Adolescents have Bipolar Disorder? Like many psychological disorders, bipolar disorder is more difficult to identify in children and adolescents. Some experts argue that the disorder does not truly exist in children, while others argue that it is under-identified and treated. Especially with bipolar disorder, a thorough assessment by a licensed mental health provider, like a psychologist or psychiatrist, is a good first step. How is Bipolar Disorder Treated? Author Kay Redfield Jamison, a physician who writes about her own experience with bipolar disorder, talks about the importance of combining medicine with counseling to address bipolar disorder. Treatments for Bipolar Disorder Include: * Medicines such as lithium have proven highly effective in controlling mood swings. Newer medicines, like Depakote or atypical antipsychotic medications may also help some people with bipolar disorder. * Behavioral Treatment to Help Keep Daily Activity and Sleep Routines Consistent: While behavioral treatments do not make bipolar disorder go away, the impact of bipolar disorder can be greatly reduced by helping people maintain consistency in their daily routines (for example, meal times, physical activity) and sleep. * Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Education: Recognizing early signs of an extreme mood swing is important in treating bipolar disorder. Counseling can help people with bipolar disorder identify early signs of mood swings, help people adjust to a less energized lifestyle, and help them avoid patterns of thinking which lead to more severe depression or mania. For More Information: National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publicationsAmerican Psychological Association: http://www.apa.org/topics/bipolarNational Alliance of Mental Illness: http://www.nami.org
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By- Dr. Joan PellegriniBody piercing that includes areas other than ear lobes is gaining acceptance. One of the reasons that this is interesting to me as a surgeon is that I am now seeing more patients with complications from these piercings.There are "early" and "late" complications. Early complications occur because of improper sterile technique or improper site selection. Most of these complications can be avoided by choosing a reputable piercer. These complications are usually a local infection around the piercing.Ear piercing: a search of the medical literature does not list many complications. Interestingly, there do not seem to be any more complications with piercing the cartilage (the upper part of the ear) as opposed to the earlobe. Some people form keloids which is a very large scar. If you know you are one of these people, you should avoid piercing all together.Tongue and lip piercing: I suspect that most people who get this type of piercing are not informed about the dental complications. The metal in this type of jewelry can cause gingival recession and tooth trauma. Over time, this can necessitate expensive dental care. The gingival recession will self-correct if the jewelry is removed and good oral hygiene is followed. Trauma to the tooth enamel, however, may be irreversible.Umbilical piercing: The only real complication is infection of the belly button. This can be avoided by frequently cleansing of this area.Intimate piercings: Surprising to me, there are few complications with this type of piercing. A penile ring, although not really a "piercing" can cause a narrowing of the urethra if it is too tight and left on long-term.Nipple piercing: This is the most frequent piercing to cause complications in my practice. I have seen several women with breast infections that have occurred many months after piercing. Some women have even had their piercing removed for months to years before they develop an abscess. A breast abscess is painful. Unfortunately, this abscess is caused by a communication with the duct which can make it more difficult to treat. The mammary ducts all come together at the nipple. A piercing through the nipple can cause an abnormal communication between the skin and one or more of these ducts. Skin bacteria can get into the duct and cause an infection in the breast tissue. Some of these infections can cause breast deformity or may even require surgery to remove the duct and some breast tissue.
Recognizing Stress vs. Effectively Addressing StressBy- Dr. David Prescott Stress in America Survey: Each year, the American Psychological Association teams with Harris Interactive Research to conduct the "Stress in America Survey.†This survey helps identify Americans' current perceived level of stress, sources of stress and ability to effectively cope with stress. The results reveal that, as a nation, most of us live under moderate to high stress and that we recognize stress's negative influence on our lives and our health. Why is Understanding Stress Important? Short-term stress can actually be helpful in focusing our energy on an important task, like an exam in school or an athletic event. However, chronic, long-term stress is associated with a number of negative conditions including:  Heart disease Depression or Anxiety Disorder Obesity Overall poor health Chronic PainWhat are the Top Stressors for 2010? The top stressors for 2010 were similar to those identified in the 2009 survey, and focus largely on economic factors. They include:  Money (76% of population) Work (70% of population) Economy (65% of population)While these factors were similar from last year, some additional stressors were cited that are higher in 2010 than in 2009. These include:  Job stability is a greater stressor in 2010 (49%) vs. 2009 (44%) Employers are viewed as less helpful in assisting employees in balancing job vs. home stress (only 36% are viewed as helpful in 2010 vs. 42% in 2009).Do Kids Know About Parents' Stress? Most parents in the survey felt that their stress level has little impact on their children. Our children, however, report otherwise. 69% of parents said that their stress had little or no impact on their children, yet 91% of children said that they know and are affected by their parents' stress. Most children were very good at identifying signs of parent stress (e.g., more irritable, not being able to spend time with children, reprimand children more). Children, by and large, felt able to tell their parents about their own feelings of stress. Yet, a third to half of children reported problems falling asleep, having physical symptoms like upset stomach, or unhealthy eating as effects of parents' stress. Good News for East Coast: For reasons that are not entirely clear, people who live in the eastern part of the country reported the lowest average stress levels. On a 10 point scale, east coast residents report an average stress level of 5.2, which is the fourth straight annual drop. 35% of those living in the east reported little or no stress, with the next highest region (midwest) being 25%. Knowing What to Do and Actually Doing It: Most Americans readily recognize that high stress levels are associated with poor physical and mental health, unhealthy eating habits, avoiding regular exercise, and harmful coping strategies like smoking or excessive drinking. However, most people also acknowledge that while they know what to do to cope with stress more effectively, they don't actually do it. The American Psychological Association identifies some good starting points for putting our knowledge about better coping with stress into action. These include:  Change One Habit at a Time: Start small. Your progress will gain momentum and help you pursue more challenging stress management goals.  Talk About It: Most people are better able to cope with stress when they talk with supportive others Just expressing some of those bottled up feelings helps reduce stress levels.  Create a Health Environment: Our stress level and unhelpful coping strategies are often triggered by things around us. Making your work or living space less cluttered and more comfortable reduces stress. Or, having health snacks available reduces the urge to eat "junk food†when you are stressed. For More Information: American Psychological Association Help Center: www.apa.org/helpcenterAcadia Hospital: www.acadiaohospital.org
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By- Dr. Amy MoviusEnvironmental awareness has increased dramatically in recent years – globally, nationally, politically and in about any other way one can think of. Some years ago, reusable shopping bags made their appearance. They are now a common sight – ready for purchase along side the tabloids and candy bars – at checkout counters of many grocery stores. As these bags have become more popular, they have become more fashionable and can be found in a variety of colors and designs. Attention has recently been directing toward an unwitting consequence of these bags: that some may contain significant amounts of lead.Earlier this month, a newspaper in Florida reported a story in which 2 dozen different reusable bags were obtained from the largest grocery stores in state. Each bag was tested for lead content twice. Some of these bags had lead levels that were quite high. These results are concerning as lead toxicity is no small manner. Lead is a neurotoxin and has been found to harmfully affect children's IQ. This is why lead level screening of young children has been standard for many years.The (possible) presence of lead in reusable shopping bags poses 2 major concerns. The first is for contamination of food carried in these bags. There is good news on this count! Fortunately, the form the lead takes in these shopping bags is not easily extracted or leached, so the food carried should be unaffected.The second concern is, ironically, environmental. As these reusable bags wear out and are eventually disposed of, the lead can be released into the environment. The lead content of some of these bags was of a level at which the EPA would generally require further testing before accepting as suitable for landfill. There will undoubtedly be more information on this topic to come. In the meantime, however, it is still possible to be an environmentally conscious reusable bag shopper by following the "less is more" rule. In the Florida newspaper article, high lead levels were found in the more elaborately decorated shopping bags, especially those containing yellow or green paint. In contrast, plain nylon bags with little in the way of embellishment from multiple stores had lead levels near zero. If this isn't reassuring enough, one can always ask for (and then recycle!) paper bags.
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By- Dr. Jonathan WoodFor some, the term "family dinner"conjures up a picture of Beaver Cleaver and his parents, Ward (in his necktie) and June (with her pearls). That picture is probably pretty dated, but family dinners are thankfully not a thing of the past. It turns out that the number of families who eat dinner together at least 5 times/week has remained pretty constant at around 60% over the last 10 years. And according to Columbia University's "Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse", there are numerous apparent benefits for teens that are associated with this habit.The study, which has been revised and repeated six times since 2001, compares two groups:• Parents and teens who have dinner together 5 or more times each week• Parents and teens who have dinner together 2 or fewer times each weekIn the 2010 study, over 2000 teens and almost 500 parents were surveyed to generate these results.Teens from families who infrequently eat dinner together had significantly increased experience with substance use:• Twice as likely to have used tobacco• 89% increase in having used marijuana• 50% increase in having used alcohol• Much more likely to report friends who:o Use marijuana (58% increase)o Use Ecstasy (63% increase)o Abuse prescription drugs (50% increase)o Use LSD, cocaine, or heroine (25% increase)Additionally, increased family dinners have a clear positive correlation with improved academic performance. Higher academic performance, in addition to the obvious benefits, is in itself consistently associated with lower rates of substance abuse.Families that eat together on a regular basis report higher rates of general discussion about all aspects of child and adolescent life, including discussions of current events, school and sports, friends and social activities, and family issues or problems.Family dinner also seems to improve general relationships and the sense of wellbeing within families. 70 percent of teens who eat dinner with their parents 5-7 times/wk report that their parents are proud of them compared with 48 percent of teens who dine with their families 2 or fewer times/wk. Furthermore, nearly three quarters of teens (72%) report that eating dinner with their parents is either "fairly important" or "very important".Whether true "cause and effect" or simply association, these results are too impressive to ignore. Something happens at the dinner table when the opportunity is offered and that "something" is generally very positive. It is too simple to not take advantage of, so think about it.For more information, visit the National Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse website:www.casacolumbia.orgFor the full 2010 report, "The Importance of Family Dinners VI":www.casacolumbia.org/templates/publications_reports.asp
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The New Wonder Vitamin?By- Dr. Joan Marie PellegriniMost of us learned in school that Vitamin D is important for our bone health and that we get it from being in the sun. This is true. The sun on our exposed skin, along with our liver and kidneys, acts to convert the inactive molecule to the active vitamin. We can also get the active vitamin in our diet. Many foods, including milk, are supplemented with vitamin D. Vitamin D is critical in regulating our calcium metabolism. We have known for decades that vitamin D is critical for bone development. However, there is now increasingly significant research into the other biologic actions of this vitamin. These include the immune system (both the innate and adaptive), pancreas (i.e. diabetes) and metabolic homeostasis, heart-cardiovascular (heart disease and hypertension), muscle and brain systems (i.e. dementia), as well as the control of the cell cycle, and thus of the disease process of cancer.I have been telling my patients for years that if they have a problem with colon polyps, that taking Caltrate (calcium) and aspirin my help to reduce the number of polyps. New evidence shows that these same patients would probably also benefit from Vitamin D supplementation.Several conditions such as tuberculosis, psoriasis, eczema, Crohn's disease, chest infections, wound infections, influenza, urinary tract infections, eye infections and wound healing may benefit from adequate circulating vitamin D levels.Scientists and nutritionists from many countries agree that at present about half of elderly North Americans and Western Europeans and probably also of the rest of the world are not receiving enough vitamin D to maintain healthy bone. This despite very well publicized national guidelines and supplementing our milk and orange juice. It is unclear exactly why our vitamin D levels are low. It could be from reduced dietary intake or less sun exposure or, more likely, a combination. We all live in a northern climate and this means we have less sun exposure than people living near the equator. Also, we tend to use sun screen which blocks the sun's ability to help our skin make vitamin D.So, should you take a vitamin D supplement? You should evaluate how often you are outside when it is sunny. Is it at least 10 minutes a day without sunscreen? How much vitamin D are you getting in your diet? Dietary sources that are high in vitamin D are milk, orange juice (if the carton says it has added vitamin D), and fatty fish (such as mackerel and salmon). If you think you may not be getting enough, then a supplement of 1000 IU a day during the summer and 200 IU during the winter may be beneficial. If you are someone who seems to get every virus that goes through your office of school, then some experts believe this may be a sign of being relatively vitamin D deficient and that you'd benefit from taking extra vitamin D. If you are on medications or have liver or kidney disease, then you should discuss this issue with your physician before starting vitamin D supplementation.
By- Dr. Joan Marie PellegriniHunting season has arrived and already we have seen hunters seriously injured because of falls from their tree stand. A quick Google search of tree stand accidents will quickly tell you that this is a common problem. Depending on where you live, up to 1/3 to ½ of all hunting accidents are a result of falling off or out of a tree stand. Of these accidents, 75% result in injury because the hunter was not using a harness or was using a harness improperly. This is really unfortunate because all commercial tree stands come with a fall restraint system (FAS). Also, this topic is covered in all hunter safety courses.Most falls happen when transitioning into the stand or out of the stand. Also, stands must be maintained and examined for wear and tear. Unfortunately, many falls are also related to alcohol intoxication.I have attached a list of safety tips from the Treestand Manufacturers Association and from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.1. Always wear a safety harness while hunting from a tree stand, including while ascending and descending. Make sure you understand how the harness should be properly used. Do not use a harness that looks worn or is not certified for your weight.2. Never climb into a permanent stand you have not built yourself or carefully checked out. 3. Always hunt with a plan and a buddy. Let someone know where you are going to be and when you plan to return.4. Always have an emergency signal device such as a cell phone, walkie-talkie, whistle, etc.5. Never hunt from tree limbs and make sure the tree is healthy and alive. Dead trees do not make sturdy supports for stands.6. Be sure the commercial stand you have is safe. Practice with it before using it in the woods. 7. Never climb a tree that is too small or too large for your stand to fit safely. 8. Be sure your stand is level at the height you wish to hunt. 9. Always stand up slowly and be sure of your balance. 10. Be sure you are steady and braced before shooting. 11. Always use a line haul line for your gear. Never climb with your equipment. 12. Be more careful than you think you need to be.
There's More Than SodaBy- Dr. Amy MoviusChildhood obesity has been recognized as a very important topic in recent years. An estimated 17% of teenagers and children have a BMI-for-age that is greater than or equal to the 95%ile. Many public health efforts have been made to understand and try to address the epidemic of obesity in our nations youth, such as Maine's "Keep ME healthy 5-2-1-0″ campaign.The amount of Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) consumed by our children is recognized as important factor contributing to obesity. Adolescents have more than doubled their daily SSB intake since 1977: it now accounts for an average 10-15% of total daily caloric intake! Drinking one 12 ounce can of SSB a day results in up to 15lb of weight gain per year. Also, studies have shown that drinking SSB has displaced (healthy) milk drinking.Sugar Sweetened Beverages are often equated with soda, but actually include any drink that contains a caloric sweetener such as sugar or high fructose corn syrup. This includes a LARGE variety of carbonated and noncarbonated Flavored and Sports Beverages (FSBs) as well as soda.A study in the upcoming October issue of the journal Pediatrics (released online yesterday, September 27th) evaluates how food and activity choices of adolescents correlates with SSB consumption, and also evaluates the effects of soda and FSBs separately. More that 15,000 8th or 11th graders middle and high school students – from public schools across Texas participated.  They reported how many SSBs (0, 1, 2, 3) they drank in the previous day and also answered questions about healthy food intake (fruits/veggies/milk), unhealthy food intake (fried meat/fried snack/dessert), physical activity (PE, organized sports, own activity) and sedentary habits (hours of TV, computer, video games).Alarmingly, 28% of all the teens drank 3 SSBs per day. All of the SSBs (soda + FSB) were associated with eating unhealthy foods and sedentary habits i.e. the more SSBs you drank, the more unhealthy foods you ate while being sedentary for more hours a day. However, whereas drinking soda was also associated with less physical activity and less healthy food intake, drinking FSBs was associated with MORE physical activity and MORE healthy food choices. This means teens who drank more FSBs tended to do more physical activity and eat more healthy foods. The positive association between drinking FSBs, physical activity and fruit/veggie/milk consumption suggests that FSBs are viewed as being consistent with a healthy lifestyle.  This pattern is also seen with consumption of 100% fruit juice (which is not a SSB). The presumed explanation is that these products have been successfully marketed as relatively healthy.  In fact, a 20 ounce bottle of a popular sports drink contains almost 9 teaspoons of added sugar. Public health efforts to date have discouraged intake of all artificially sweetened beverages without making much distinction between different types. Clearly, health professionals need to be more specific. In the meantime, encourage those around you to know exactly what they are drinking if it isnt milk or water.Reference: Ranjit et al. Dietary and Activity Correlates of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among Adolescents. Pediatrics Volume 126, Number 4, October 2010.Â
By-Dr. David PrescottSocial Phobia is a type of Anxiety Disorder: Phobias are intense, excessive fears about certain objects or situations. While most people experience heightened anxiety in some situations, people with phobias find their fears to be debilitating. One common type of phobia is termed social phobia, or social anxiety. Typically, symptoms of social phobia are first evident in the early teenage years. Social phobia impacts about 15 million Americans, and it causes everyday social situations to become fraught with anxiety and embarrassment. Social Phobia is one type of anxiety disorder along with problems like panic disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Together, anxiety disorders impact nearly one in every five people. Defining Social Phobia: Social Phobia was long associated with being shy or timid, and its impact on people's lives was minimized. However, in the early 1980's, psychologists and other researchers began to focus on how social anxiety could be debilitating for some people. The essence of Social Phobia is:· Overwhelming anxiety and self-consciousness when a person interacts with others. · Intense, chronic fear of being watched and judged by others. · Extreme fear of doing things that will cause embarrassment during a social interaction. · Intense physical and subjective anxiety in most social situations: for example, feeling sick to your stomach, sweating, or racing heart. Brain Activity and Social Phobia: Recent research on social phobia highlights the fact that mental health problems involve a complex interaction of brain chemistry, thinking patterns, and behaviors. Brain images of people with social phobia were compared to a control group after receiving a critical comment such as "You are ugly." The people with social phobia exhibited significantly higher levels of brain activity in brain areas responsible for emotional arousal and areas responsible for self-evaluation. Thus, it appears that people with social phobia experience a heightened brain response to criticism, which likely contributes to their fear of social situations. "Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place:" Getting a Person with Social Phobia to Seek Help. The struggle to seek help with a psychological problem is especially difficult for people with Social Phobia. Like all social interactions, the thought of meeting with a counselor is likely to cause intense anxiety and fear of embarrassment. Family members and friends can help by providing extra support, perhaps by accompanying the person to their first visit. Treatment for Social Phobia: All anxiety disorders, including Social Phobia, have an excellent change of improving with treatment. People with social phobia often would like to be with other people more often, or would like to reach out to friends. However, when the moment comes, they typically experience extremely high levels of anxiety and feel compelled to change their plans. Treatment can help people with social phobia overcome this pattern of fear and avoidance. The types of treatment that are effective include: · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves identifying and changing thinking patterns which cause and perpetuate anxiety. These thinking patterns, and the behavior that follows, can be changed to break the cycle of escalating anxiety and avoidance of social interaction. · Medications: The most commonly used medications for social phobia are anti-anxiety medications, such as Klonopin, or a class of antidepressant medications called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) often help make anxiety more manageable. Medications are often a helpful adjunct to "talk" therapies. · Behavior Therapy: Behavior Therapy, like systematic relaxation training, can be used to teach specific skills to reduce anxiety. For More Information: Acadia Hospital www.acadiahospital.org National Institute of Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications American Psychological Association www.apahelpcenter.org
Why do you get a beer belly when you drink beer?By- Dr. Joan Marie PellegriniThere is nothing particularly special about beer that makes it cause a beer belly. A "beer belly†is nothing more than just being overweight. Any type of extra calories will lead to a beer belly although it does seem that alcohol has a tendency to cause fat to accumulate around the midsection. Most people don't seem to notice the calories in a drink as much as they notice what they eat. A couple of beers will run you on average about 300 calories. But some beers can have as much as 200-300 calories per serving. Now add in the munchies that go along with a beer and you could easily be up to 600 calories or more. That is a dangerous trend when the caloric need of an average sedentary adult is only 2000 calories or less. In general, it takes an extra 3500 calories to store a pound of fat. If you eat your necessary calories each day and then add only one beer (average 150 calories) a day for a year, you will add 15 pounds to your waist if you don't offset with exercise. A "light†beer has less alcohol and therefore has less calories. However, even a light beer has about 75 calories. All beers have "empty†calories. This is a term that nutritionists use to label a food that does not offer any nutritional benefit such as protein, fiber, or minerals and vitamins.Men are more likely to get the "beer belly†look because of the way they distribute fat. Men tend to put fat inside their abdomen whereas women are more likely to put fat under their skin. Strong abdominal muscles can help a man "suck in†the abdomen and hide the extra fat that is being stored inside. A beer belly will also become more noticeable as we age because we lose some of our muscle and the skin becomes less tight. People who drink a lot of beer tend to be people who do not exercise. Most of us exercise less as we age and this contributes to gaining a beer belly. There are also some hormonal reasons why we accumulate fat around our midsection as we age.
By- Dr. David PrescottTimes of transition are often both rewarding and stressful. The transition to the new school year, while much anticipated, may bring particular challenges for some children and families. Knowing the early signs of common school adjustment problems can help parents, students, and teachers adjust to a difficult transition without letting a relatively small difficulty grow into a major problem. Three common issues which may require extra attention during the start of a new school year include: 1) anxiety about going to school ("school phobiaâ€): 2) difficulties in peer relationships and bullying: 3) academic difficulties/risk for school dropout.School PhobiaWhat are the signs? It is normal for children and teenagers to worry. A recent study reported that 70% of children say they "worry every now and then.†In children, phobias or anxieties are often displayed through avoidance, behavior problems like tantrums, or physical symptoms like stomach aches or headaches. Children who have school phobia may say that they are worried about what may happen to their parents while they are in school, or find other reasons that they shouldn't go to school. They may ask for excessive reassurance about going to school. Suggestions for coping with school phobia • For children of all ages, show interest: Listen, give encouragement, and ask questions. • For younger children, get on the bus with a friend. This can help children not feel so alone. • Organize the night before. If your child is anxious about going to school, try not to make the trip out the door full of stress and last minute running around. • Talk to a mental health professional or school counselor if your child begins missing school or leaving early due to stress or worry. Peer Relationships and BullyingWhat are the signs? Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort. Bullying can take the form of physical contact, words or more subtle actions. Research suggests that about one in five (17%) of school age children report being bullied sometimes or often. There is no single profile of a bully, such as the stereotypical tough on the outside/insecure on the inside child. Many bullies are extremely popular with their peers and, surprisingly, popular among teachers and other adults.Suggestions for coping with peer relationship problems and bullying:• Listen to the problem: Many times, listening to your child's problem in a patient, relaxed manner can help them feel better immediately, and can help your child start to think of solutions. • Enlist the help of school counselors and administrators: Many schools have worked hard to reduce bullying. A chat with the principal or guidance counselor will help you support your child in a way that is consistent with what they experience at school. • Provide Perspective and Look for Strengths: Try to help your child keep a long term perspective on peer problems. Things don't always turn around in a day. While you are figuring out how to make things better, don't forget to help your child focus on what they do well. Academic Struggles and Risk for School DropoutWhat are the signs? Let's focus for a moment on children in early adolescence. Research suggests that children normally become more self-critical and negative in their opinion of themselves as they enter their early teenage years. As schoolwork becomes more difficult, young teenagers may be filled with doubt about their abilities and skills. Poor grades may be one sign of this. Sometimes teenagers may express dislike for a subject or teacher partly due to their own self-doubts. Helping them overcome these struggles has significant benefits in terms of future work and self-esteem. Suggestions for Coping with Academic Struggles and Risk for Dropout• Effort matters: Even though it may just sound like a saying, research shows that there is a positive correlation between effort and performance in school. Keep in mind that, at least in this case, hard work does appear to pay off. • Look for improvement, not perfection: Try to help your child make improvement, rather than perfection, their goal. • Enlist help: Improving in schoolwork requires both emotional and technical support. Friends, teachers, parents, and siblings can all provide different types of support. Help your child feel like they aren't isolated in dealing with their struggles. For More Information: Acadia Hospital: www.acadiahospital.orgAmerican Psychological Association Help Center: www.apa.org/healthcare
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How much cancer risk is there in getting a CAT scan?By- Dr. Joan PellegriniThis is a very difficult question to answer. However, there is a growing concern about what that answer may be because of the extensive use of x-rays in medicine. There is a growing concern that the increasing use of radiologic studies may lead to an increase in our cancer rates. Plain x-rays do not use much radiation but CT scans use much more. Since the 1980's there has been a rapid rise in the use of CT (Computed Tomography) scanning in the medical field. CT scans use a form of radiation in order to produce images. Doctors order CT scans frequently in order to give us information to aid in diagnosis or to prepare for a surgical procedure. A CT scan can tell a medical professional about what an organ or tissue may look like without actually performing surgery to look. There are obvious benefits to using x-rays and CT scans. Unfortunately, there is also a risk because of the exposure to radiation. The Radiological Society of North America (www.radiologyinfo.org) publishes information on how much radiation exposure happens with various x-ray studies.To put the amount of radiation it in perspective, the average American is exposed to about 3 mSv (a mSv is a measure of a type of radiation) per year of background radiation (basically everything around us is at least a little bit radioactive). Most of our exposure comes from the radon in our homes. In contrast, a CT scan of the stomach exposes a patient to 10 mSv (about 3 years' worth of ambient exposure). A chest x-ray only exposes us to 0.1 mSv (about 1/100th that of a CT scan). Cell phones have hit the news lately because of the accusation that extended use may cause brain cancer. Cell phones, power lines, computers, microwaves, etc emit a non-ionizing radiation which is less damaging than the ionizing radiation of x-rays because it does not penetrate the skin and cells as easily. Therefore, one cannot easily compare this type of equipment and radiation with medical imaging radiation.Another concern is airport x-ray machines. For the most part, these are used on the luggage and not on the passengers. The new total body scanners do use radiation that amounts to approximately 0.001 mSv (1/1000th of a chest xray). The type of radiation is called "backscatter" and is weak and bounces off the skin. It is not strong enough to penetrate tissues and therefore is no more risky than sun exposure. TSA states on their website that this amount of radiation is equivalent to two minutes of flying on a jet. Metal detectors use a magnet and no radiation. So, from the numbers above, it becomes clear that CT scanning exposes a patient to a significant amount of ionizing radiation. We know that too much ionizing radiation will increase a patient's risk of developing cancer. What we don't know is how much is too much and how increased is the risk? Some experts would contend we are seeing increasing rates of cancer in patients who frequently undergo CT scanning. Although this is debatable, I would suggest that caution be used. CT scans should only be ordered if there is likelihood that it will yield useful information and if that information will be used by a medical professional to tailor treatment. In other words, a CT scan should not be done just to see if it shows anything. This is an important concept because many patients and physicians have the mistaken belief that it won't hurt to order a CT scan and see if it shows anything wrong. One CT scan is probably not worth worrying about. However, it may be concerning if someone has several CT scans over several years. A classic example would be a patient who gets a CT scan every year or two to look for a kidney stone, evaluate for appendicitis, or look for a cause of abdominal pain.The current recommendation from radiologists is that a patient and medical provider discuss why the imaging study is being ordered and what information is expected to be obtained. Also to be discussed is what other diagnostic modalities are available and how will treatment change based on the radiology results. A patient should understand the concept of accumulating radiation exposure and accumulating risk.
By- Dr. Amy MoviusIf you've gone sunscreen shopping this summer (and I hope you have!) the options available are mind-boggling. A few years ago, it was rare to find a sunscreen SPF (sun protection factor) rating of more than 45: now there are many products with ratings of 70, 80, 90 and even 100! But what, exactly, do these ratings mean?Let's start with what the Sun Protection Factor does. An SPF rating refers to the sunscreen products' ability to block ultraviolet B, or UVB, rays. UVB rays cause sunburn and contribute to the risk of skin cancer. Now, for what SPF doesn't do. SPF sunscreens do not block UVA or ultraviolet A rays. About 95% of the UV rays we are exposed to are UVA. UVA rays are closely linked to deeper skin damage (wrinkle causing) and also contribute to the risk of skin cancer. SPF rating measures time. A SPF rating of 10 means you would be protected from sunburn causing UVB rays 10 times longer when using the product than without using the product. As shown below, UVB protection does not increase in direct proportion to the SPF number:SPF UVB rays blocked15 94%30 97%45 98%Accordingly, SPF 15 products are generally fine if used correctly, but few people apply sunscreens as heavily or often as they should. Some providers recommend SPF ratings of 30 or so for this reason alone. No product blocks 100% of UVB rays, so distinctions between SPF 45 to 100 are tiny. In fact, the FDA is working on a new labeling system to limit SPF product claims to 50.Finding a sunscreen that protects against UVA rays is just as important, but a lot harder to do. Many sunscreens that block UVA rays often do so by chemical filters (avobenzone or Mexoryl). However, the protection may be marginal as these chemicals break down quickly and lose effectiveness in the sun, unless stabilized. Few companies have been able to prove they can stabilize these chemicals. Barrier sunscreens containing zinc oxide or titanium are preferred by some dermatologists but many people dislike the thick, pasty and opaque products that are over-the-counter. There are some medical-grade sunscreens that contain these barriers in a micronized form that isn't so thick or visible.No sunscreen will be effective, however, if not used properly. A water-resistant formula is recommended and should be applied generously about a half hour before going outdoors. It should be reapplied at least every 2 hours, or after swimming, drying off, or sweating. For more information on sunscreens, including specific products, go to www.wedmd.com, High-SPF Sunscreens: Are they Better?
How to Talk About These ProblemsBy- Dr. David PrescottEating disorders continue to be a major concern in America, as people struggle to find a balance between increasing rates of obesity, developing a positive body image, and healthy lifestyles. Friends and family often are the first people to develop concern that a loved one has an eating disorder. The following are some tips for starting a conversation about eating disorders, and helping people with eating disorders get professional treatment.How do I start a discussion about a possible eating disorder? The first time you raise a concern about an eating disorder with a family member or friend, realize that the conversation may be a starting point rather than an ending point. Some useful strategies for having the first conversation include: 1. Learn about eating disorders and treatment options before you talk: Having an understanding of the behaviors, feelings, and treatment options for eating disorders will help you to feel more confident and supportive. 2. Express your concerns without focusing on the eating behavior: Try to express your concerns for the other person without making statements like "you are putting on weight†or "you are getting too thin.†Rather, statements about your experience of what it is like to be around them ("a lot of times I think you are sad or unhappyâ€) may be a good starting point. 3. Ask if the person has considered that something is wrong, or if they are open to talking with a health professional: Gently asking whether a person has considered that they have a problem, or if they have thought about talking to a health professional will often yield surprising answers. Typically, people with eating disorders have given the issue a great deal of private thought. 4. Take a break if things get too stressful: Remember, control is usually an important issue in eating disorders. Don't be afraid to take a break in a non-confrontational way. Insisting that a difficult conversation be finished "here and now†can often lead to a control battle. Coming back to the conversation in a supportive way shows your commitment and willingness to have some give and take. What are the Types of Eating Disorders? There are three major types of eating disorders. 1. Anorexia Nervosa involves having a distorted body image where a person sees themselves as overweight even when they are dangerously thin. People with anorexia have an intense fear of gaining weight, and often develop unusual habits such as refusing to eat around other people. Anorexia usually occurs in women, and is often accompanied by infrequent or absent menstrual periods. 2. Bulimia Nervosa involves eating excessive quantities of food, sometimes in secret, then trying to purge the body of the food and calories by using laxatives, vomiting, exercising or diuretics. People with bulimia nervosa usually feel ashamed and disgusted as they binge, yet also feel relieved of tension once the binge-purge cycle is complete. 3. Binge Eating Disorder involves frequent episodes of excessive, out-of-control eating. However, there is no attempt to purge the body of excess calories. How do I know if I am at risk for an Eating Disorder? Obviously, the determination of when concerns with food, eating and body image cross the line from "normal concern†to "psychological problem†varies from person to person. However, if you answer "yes†to any of the following questions, it may suggest that you are at risk for an eating disorder: – Are you constantly preoccupied with weight and intense fear of becoming fat?- Do you believe that your body weight needs to be below what is recommended by physician or dietician? – If you are a woman, have you skipped or stopped a menstrual period when you were losing weight? – Do you frequently feel out of control when you eat? – How much of your eating is secretive or hidden from others? – Have you tried, or strongly considered, trying to lose weight by vomiting, using laxatives, or exercising according to how much you eat? Is Treatment for Eating Disorders Necessary? The sooner that treatment starts for an eating disorder, the easier it is to treat. Eating disorders don't usually go away by themselves. And, if left untreated, eating disorders can cause serious physical problems (like anemia, tooth decay, and hair and bone loss) as well as severe emotional distress, getting help is vitally important. Treatment often involves working with a licensed psychologist or therapist, dietician, and physician. Where else can I find help? Information about eating disorders is available at:• American Psychological Association (www.apa.org)• National Institute of Mental Health (www.nimh.nih.gov)• National Eating Disorders Association (www.nationaleatingdisorders.org)Information about mental health and substance abuse, including eating disorders is available at: • Acadia Hospital – 1-800-640-1211 or www.acadiahospital.org


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this is good for my oily complexion, but if you have drier skin, this might not be for you
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Tacoramackenzie on 9/16/2014 8:19:00 PM more reviews by Tacoramackenzie
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Love this for my dry skin! Not too heavy, but pretty moisturizing. One of the only moisturizers I have liked! It's very gentle and smells okay. I recommend this cleanser for a gentle daily cleanser for dry skin!
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KEB37 on 11/23/2013 4:14:00 AM more reviews by KEB37
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I was so excited to try out this product as I have been eyeing it for quite a while. After the second day of wearing this my face is burning red and itching like crazy!
I am so uncomfortable right now and am very disappointed. They need to make it where it is hypoallergenic, or unscented. The funny thing is I do not sensitive skin!
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LustAngel on 6/21/2013 6:26:00 PM more reviews by LustAngel
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This is by far the best moisturizer/sunscreen I have ever used. Most moisturizers that have a sunscreen leave me looking oily within an hour or so. This one did not. My skin apparently likes this because any hyperpigmentation I have is slowly going away, it does not break me out, and my skin has more of a glow. As far as I am concerned this product does what it claims and I will continue to purchase products from Aveeno.
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cutiekolta14 on 6/10/2013 3:48:00 AM more reviews by cutiekolta14
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This product really does give you that 'radiant glow' that it says it will! I love the light scent, texture, and how it sits into the skin. Another thing that I enjoy is the pump; it makes it easy to get the right amount of product. But, not all of the pumps work. One time, I purchased two bottles in a two for one deal. 1 pump worked perfectly, and the other pump didn't even budge. I guess I got one of the bad ones? It's nice that it has an SPF of 15, but I wish that they could have added a little bit more. Overall though, I don't have any real complaints for this! The reason why I only gave it 4 stars is because of the pump issue.
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This is the perfect moisturizer for my combination, acne prone skin. Gives me a beautiful radiance, just like it claims!!! My skin is so soft without any greasiness or excess oil. My acne scarring has also faded in the past few months since I've been using it. A little pricey for a drugstore product, but the CVS brand is a few dollars cheaper and works exactly the same. I've tried both and noticed no difference. I'll continue to buy this. :)
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*TOP REVIEWER* acarthur on 4/15/2012 10:22:00 PM more reviews by acarthur
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After only a week of using this and also the matching facial wash my skin has started breaking out in small white lumps, flaking and I have red patch under one of my eyes. Not sure which is the culprit this or the wash - or maybe it's both combined, but I have had to stop using already. Have had good success with their body wash and lotions though and had no problems.
Will try the ultracalming one with high hopes that it will indeed calm my skin down (and fast!).
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After finishing my (rather pleasing) jar of L'Oreal Age Perfect, I decided I would try and ease into spring with something containing a sunscreen. Took myself off to Costco and got the bargain 2-pack. Argh! In spite of the sanitary pump and SPF 15, this smelly lotion leaves skin gritty and tight, with none of the delightful, plumping softness of its predecessor. Back to Age Perfect I go--even if I have to layer on another sunscreen. Live and learn.
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First off, I've been using this product for a year and I don't know if it has given me results or not. This is the only thing I use on my face. The smell is nice to have on my face. it also gives you a somewhat "glow." I was hoping some of my acne scars would go away with it but I don't think that's gonna happen. Something irritating about it is after a few uses, it dries up in the pump and leaves like a leftover waist of product. I also hate how expensive it is and I've only used like half the product and it expires in a week! I guess I'll buy it again and use it for SPF?
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. This book actually made me do the clappy hands. So good, liked it better than the first, and the last 100 or so pages make you want to vomit your own lungs. I enjoyed this more than the first book, and consumed it as if the damned thing had caught fire. For some reason, the increased threat of the Capitol seemed to add a greater depth or maybe I felt more comfortable in my surroundings. It could even be that the first book felt like a pale shadow of the movie, where the existence of characters outside Katniss's viewpoint seemed to offer so many more satisfying layers. Perhaps, if done well, the move of 'Catching Fire' will also pale the written version? Anyway - while I liked it better than the first, I found the final dozen pages rushed and disappointing. The cascade of events in the final moments left me as bewildered as the characters involved and demanding more. It felt like a rushed overload of final thoughts, a plot synopsis instead of a story - a cascade of exposition told through a muddle viewpoint. I'd almost mark those pages down to 2- or 3-stars because they didn't measure up to how I felt about the rest of the book. Recommended, nevertheless, for any reader who enjoys some escapist fun. I thought the first and third books in the trilogy were excellent. This one was okay, but I thought it dragged. My Review: Unlike the first book in this series I found I was able to read this book much faster. And although she recounts several key elements of the story from the first book in this one (in case for some reason you are choosing to skip the first book and start in the middle, which I never recommend when reading a trilogy) it doesn't seem repetitive at all. The book begins only a few weeks (at the most) from where the first book ends. A bit of a non-spoiler here, but all of those we'd consider "main characters" live so they are all recurring in this book. Of course there are Hunger Games in this book, with a bit extra since this happens to be the 75th anniversary of said games! At every quarter mark (called the Quarter Quell) there is a little more excitement as to what happens during the games. At the 50th anniversary, there were double the amount of tributes sent into the games. If you thought 23 deaths were bad (with one survivor) imagine how well 47 deaths were? And the winner of that year just so happens to be the mentor for both Katniss and Peeta (our main characters and one sided love birds). Read the rest of my review here. Continuing with the series - not quite as absorbing as the first book, but definitely full of twists, turns, and unanticipated events. I've already started the next and last book of the series.
Collins has done that rare thing. She has written a sequel that improves upon the first book. As a reader, I felt excited and even hopeful: could it be that this series and its characters were actually going somewhere? Set down your worries about a sophomore slump. Suzanne Collins has rekindled the crackling tension of her 2008 smash novel, "The Hunger Games." Once again, Katniss Everdeen must fight for her life. The author describes her wearing a series of Cher-worthy costumes in which she confronts poisonous mists, deranged monkeys, and a flock of ''candy pink'' birds equipped with long beaks used to skewer human necks. Great stuff, this. Unfortunately, such startling apparitions too quickly appear and disappear, baubles randomly affixed to a story that's been stretched to gossamer thinness.
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The anvil was delicious, but irony.
I presumed your comment about "normalizing" the violence and brain tumor humor was meant as Socratic irony.
Your follow-up to my initial response, questioning whether I had any world view that included doers of good, doing just that, I also categorized as such, since I assume that even with your limited knowledge of me - you still know that I possess a heart.
Suggesting that you would knowingly afford an insult to anyone is the very definition of sarcasm.
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