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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Publication date
|Jun 5, 1973
|Filing date
|Jul 1, 1971
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|Jul 1, 1971
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|D Petersen
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|Union Carbide Corp
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|Patent Citations (7), Referenced by (70), Classifications (8), Legal Events (2)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
United States Patent 11 1 Petersen 1 June 5, 1973 [54] COOLING DEVICE 2,697,424 12 1954 Hanna ..52 530 3,258,065 6/1966 Wardm. ...1.62/530 [75 1 Invemor' Da peersen Pleasant 2,463,161 8/1969 Androssy 1 .1 \5 40 3,545,230 12/1970 Mnrse 102/530 73 A A U C 1 Sslgnee 2'3 535 mpmmon w FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS 1 952,455 3/1964 Great Britain ..62/530 [21] App]. No.: 158,828 Primary Examiner-William J. Wye
Attorney-Paul A. Rose, John F. Hohmann, John R. 521 U.S. c1. ..62/530, 165/46, 128/402, Dherty and Maurice Ryan ISO/2.1 51 1111. C1 ..F25d 3/08 ABSTRACT [58] Field Of Search ..62/530; 165/46 A g device is provided having a core of a cold storing material sandwiched between two thin, flexible [56] References cued walls having different heat transfer rates such that one UNITED STATES PATENTS side of the cooling device is colder to the touch than the opposite side of the device. 2,006,706 7/1935 Bangs ..62/530 2,203,591 6/1940 Brown ..62/530 3 Claims, 1 Drawing Figure PATENTEDJUN 5 I975 \NVENTOR DONALD E. PETERSEN B 7 ,/%Z;///// I ATTORNEY i COOLING DEVICE The present invention relates to cooling devices and more particularly relates to devices for lowering temperature in the treatment of animals and humans.
Cooling devices have been used for many years in the treatment of animals and humans for relieving the discomfort of pain and swelling and for injuries suffered accidentally in athletics or as a result of other endeavors. Traditionally, these cooling devices have been variations of the wellknown ice pack which is merely ice or a frozen water-alcohol mixture contained within a water impermeable bag or merely wrapped in a towel.
More recently, improvements have been made in these cooling devices such as by manufacturing a reusable container which contains a cold storing material in separated compartments to render the cooling device flexible at the joints between the compartments even when the material contained therein is in a frozen state. This desire for flexibly conforming the cooling device to the surface against which it is to be used in order to gain highest efflciency in heat transfer has also led to the use of various hydrophilic gels which contain large quantities of water and yet retain some degree of flexibility when frozen.
US. Pat. No. 3,545,230 to Morse is an example of one successful attempt at forming a flexible cooling device. This patent discloses that a hydrophilic gel containing a large quantity of water can be coated on an inert flexible substrate and, when frozen, will retain flexibility and can be conformed to the surface against which it is to be used. A plurality of such gel-substrate layers can be stacked and packaged within a flexible, liquid impermeable membrane to form the completed cooling device.
Each of the cooling devices heretofore used has had either a single cooling surface which could be placed against the surface to be cooled or has had a plurality of surfaces of the same material and thickness, each supplying the same degree of cooling. In using any one device, therefore, the user has had no freedom of choice in the amount of cooling to be applied while applications to different parts of the body, for different purposes, and the preferences of different individuals, would dictate that not the same degree of cooling would be desirable in every instance.
lt is, therefore, an obJect of the present invention to provide a cooling device which has at least two surfaces providing different amounts of cooling.
It is a further object to provide such a device which can be molded in a frozen state to conform to various geometric shapes and which retains the imparted configuration.
It is still a further object to provide such a device including a securing means for easily attaching the device to the part of the anatomy where it is to be used.
These and other objects will readily become apparent to those skilled in the art in the light of the teachings herein set forth.
In its broad aspect, the present invention relates to a cooling device having at least one layer of a cold storing material sealed within a container formed from two thin, flexible walls having different heat transfer rates and which are secured to each other around their periphery. The walls may be formed from different thicknesses of the same material or from two different materials, the only criteria for use being that one wall should transfer heat at a lesser rate than the other thereby providing a cooling device having one side which will feel colder to the touch than the other.
The term cold storing material" as used herein and in the appended claims refers to any material which may be chilled or frozen and will feel cold to the touch for a substantial time. This term encompasses, but is not limited to, such materials as water and wateralcohol mixtures, as well as the more recently used gel materials.
The invention will be further understood by reference to the accompanying drawing which is an isometric view, partially cutaway, of a cooling device in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
Referring in detail to the drawing there is shown a cooling device generally designated 10, comprising a relatively flat core of cold storing material 12 packaged between walls of different thermal conductivity.
The core of cold storing material 12 is a stack of four layers of reinforced hydrophilic gel, usually referred to as hydrogel, 14 each separated by a film 16, such as polyethylene. The walls of cooling device 10 exhibit different thermal conductivity due to their fabrication from different materials and, in the embodiment shown in the drawing, each comprisesa different number of layers of material. The bottom wall 18 is formed from a single layer of thin air-impermeable film such as 4 mil thick polyethylene film. The top wall 20 is formed from two thin films, an outer covering of air-permeable film 22 such as Tyvek, an air-permeable polyethylene film, and an inner layer 24 of thin air-impermeable film such as a blown polyethylene film.
Inner layer 24 is required only in the instance where outer covering 22 is air-permeable and it is necessary to keep the cold storing material from drying out during storage and repeated use.
Since each of the films used in the embodiment of the invention shown in the drawing is a thermoplastic, the cooling device can be conveniently sealed by forming the top and bottom walls of a length and width slightly larger than the core of cold storing material 12 and joining the top and bottom wall around their entire periphery, outside the periphery of the cold storing material, by a heat seal 26.
The heat sealing generally completes the fabrication of the cooling device except in some instances where the size or intended use of device dictates the desirability of including an attachment means for convenience of use. One particularly preferred optional attachment means is that shown in the drawing wherein two opposite ends of the device are extended a short distance beyond heat seal 26 and are provided with circular holes 28 through which are passed a flat elastic band 30 of a width substantially larger than the diameter of holes 28. The differential in size between the width of elastic band 30 and the diameter of holes 28 causes the elastic band to be distorted where it passes through the holes and exert sufficient friction on the holes to keep the band from slipping through the holes without application of considerable force to overcome the friction. A positive control is thereby exercised on the continuous length of the elastic band between holes 28. It can be tightened or loosened manually but will resist unwanted loosening during use. For further ease of use one end 32 of the band is folded upon itself transversely and sewn to prevent it from being pulled through its respective hole while the opposite end 34 is folded upon itself longitudinally and is capped with a tube 36 of polyethylene heat shrunk around the end permitting easy insertion into its respective hole.
To provide additional strength to the portion of the thermoplastic surrounding holes 28 it is desirable to reinforce the extended ends of the device such as by heat sealing to each end a strip of relatively thick thermoplastic 38 such as a strip of 30 mil thick polyethylene film.
The use of the cooling device shown in the drawings is quite simple. The device may be kept frozen in the freezer compartment ofa refrigerator until required for use and can then be shaped to any convenient geometric configuration with the elastic tie tightened as much as desired. The device can then be applied where needed with the colder wall against the surface to be cooled. If this wall is found to be too cold, the device can be flexed in the opposite direction and the elastic band reversed to permit placement of the warmer side of the device against the surface to be cooled.
As will be apparent from the detailed description of the drawing, the novel cooling device of the invention consists of only three essential components, a front wall, a rear wall, and a cold storing material sandwiched between the'front and rear walls and completely enclosed at the juncture of the front and rear walls around their periphery. Optionally, components such as moisture barriers, fasteners, etc., may be included as necessitated or dicated by the materials of construction, size or intended use of the cooling device.
The front and rear walls can be formed from one or more layers of any thin flexible sheet material which may be water permeable or water impermeable depending upon the nature of the cold storing material used and whether or not a moisture barrier is provided adjacent to the inside face of the wall. The front and rear walls may be formed from the same material in varying thicknesses or from different materials, the only criteria for selection being that one wall should transmit heat at a different rate than the other thereby rendering one surface of the device colder than the opposite surface. Such materials as thermoplastic films, paper, metal foils, woven and non-woven fabrics, natural and synthetic rubbers, etc. will all be useful in forming the walls of the cooling device of the invention, but thermoplastic films of homopolymers and copolyrners of olefins such as ethylene and propylene, and vinyl chloride are particularly preferred since they may conveniently be heat sealed around their periphery to form the completed cooling device.
One particularly preferred pair of wall materials is that shown in the drawings, namely, a wall of polyethylene film on the colder side of the cooling device heat sealed to a wall of air permeable, or so-called breathable, polyethylene film on the warmer side of the cooling device. The air permeability of the warmer wall allows for some heat loss through air entrapped in the pores of the film and does not permit the high heat transfer rate which is possible by conduction through a thin, non-porous polyethylene film. The non-porous film side therefore feels colder to the touch than the porous side of the device.
The cold storing material of the invention is likewise not limited to any particular chemical composition and may be merely water or a water-alcohol mixture sealed between the walls of the cooling device. As stated previously, it is desirable that the cooling device be plyable when frozen and have the ability to conform to various geometric configurations. Since such properties are not possessed by ice or a frozen water-alcohol mixture, unless a cooling device comprising a plurality of individual, separated compartments is used, gels similar to those of U.S. Pat. No. 3,545,230 are the preferred coldstoring materials of the invention.
These gels possess many desirable advantages not available with cooling devices containing water or other liquids. For example, the cooling media does not melt to a liquid but remains as a gel which can then be refrozen and used repeatedly. This is a particular advantage since rupture of the outer enclosure will not result in the spillage of any significant amounts of liquid. Moreover, porous materials can be used in the outer walls of the cooling device without liquid leakage. Useful gels are formed from a polymer, including copolymers, and a liquid such as water which are combined into an insoluble gel. The gel is preferably prepared in the form of a continuous reinforced tape which can then be cut at predetermined intervals, e.g., 12 inches, and if desired piled in multiple layers. The product is then enclosed and sealed in its flexible covering.
Since there is essentially no free water present in the finished device, either before or after freezing, the configuration does not change after repeated freeze-thaw cycling. For example, upon melting, the material does not flow to the lowest part of the package but remains in its original geometry. Due to the flexible aspect of the cooling device it can be formed to the shape of the surface to be cooled, which substantially improves heat transfer rates. Moreover, as previously indicated, there is no danger from the outer covering rupturing since there is essentially no liquid phase to leak out. The material can be manufactured in many different shapes without destroying flexibility so that the physical dimensions of the product can be tailored to the requirements for use.
The method of manufacturing and using specific hydrophilic gels in flexible cooling devices is set forth in detail in previously mentioned U.S. Pat. No. 3,545,230.
In practice, a wide variety of hydrophilic gels can be employed with the only requirement for use being that the particular gel selected be capable of retaining relatively large quantities of liquid which can be easily transferred from a liquid to a solid state by simple cooling procedures. If the liquid does not enter the solid state then it is impossible to take advantage of its latent heat of fusion, thereby reducing the efficiency of the cooling device. Although numerous liquids can be employed, water is preferred in order to take advantage of its large latent heat of fusion (144 B.t.u. per pound). Water can be employed as the sole liquid or mixtures of water and other liquids, such as alcohols, or solutes can be employed.
Illustrative hydrophilic gels which are useful in the cooling device of this invention can be prepared by appropriate techniques from the following starting materials, among others: poly(ethylene oxide), polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrylamide, anionic polyacrylamide, polyvinylalcohol, maleic anhydride-vinylether copolymers, polyacrylic acid, ethylene-maleic anhydride copolymers, polyvinylether, dextran, gelatin, hydroxy propyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl-carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, propylene glycol alginate, sodium alginate, polyethyleneimine, polyvinyl alkyl pyridinium halides, polyproline, natural starches, casein, proteins, polymethacrylic acid, polyvinylsulfonic acid, polystyrene sulfonic acid, polyvinylamine, poly-4- vinylpyridine, polymerized monoesters of olefinic acids, polymerized diesters of olefinic acids, acrylamide and difunctional polymerizable materials, and the like.
It should be noted that the gels useful in the instant invention are not limited to the use of the starting materials listed above, but include copolymers of one or more of the aforementioned compounds or materials similar to these. For example, copolymers of ethylene oxide and minor or major amounts of other alkalene oxides can also be used.
In most instances, the gel need only contain the insoluble swollen polymer and liquid, e.g., water. If desired, however, it can also include other materials to control the physical and chemical properties of the gel such as freezing point, chemical stability, color, smell, crystal size and growth rate.
Although a single reinforced layer exhibits optimum conformability to the surface being cooled, it is sometimes necessary or desirable to have a greater cooling capacity than can be conveniently obtained in a single layer. This can be achieved by the formation ofa multilayer cold storing material.
It has been observed that optimum flexibility and other desirable features are exhibited when the layers of gel are separated from each other by a thin film of an inert material. The frozen layers are then permitted to slide easily over each other and contribute even greater flexibility than that possessed by multi-layers of the gel alone.
In practice, gels can be made of any practical thickness, width or length. Cooling devices of layers of gel and higher have been made and found to have good flexibility.
The type of separator used to separate the gel layers is not narrowly critical and a wide variety of materials can be utilized. The only requirement of the separator is that it be flexible at reduced temperature and compatible with the gel. The separator can be applied to the surface of the gel and includes such materials as silicone surfactants, cetyl alcohol and the like. Any of the numerous products currently on the market can be employed with satisfactory results. For example, separators can be composed of polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinylchloride, polyethylene terephthalate, metal foils, and the like.
The flexiblecooling device of the invention can be manufactured as a single use disposable product or a reusable device. If the device is meant to be disposable the outer enclosure can be a laminate with insulating material such as cloth, polymer foams, paper, and the like, on the outside.
As a reusable cooling device, the outer enclosure can be a pair of thermoplastic films heat sealed around their edges. An attachment device can also be provided for securing the cooling device to the area to be cooled.
While the present invention is not limited to any particular attachment device, it has been found that an inexpensive and convenient attachment device can be formed, as shown in the drawings, by providing circular holes at two opposite ends of the cooling device and by passing through the holes a flat elastic band which has a width substantially larger, preferably at least double,
the diameter of each hole. The elastic band should be somewhat longer than the distance between the holes and can be provided on one end with a knot, or similar stop, to prevent that end from slipping its corresponding hole. The other end of the elastic band can be tapered to allow it to pass easily through the hole on the opposite end of the cooling device. The band can be adjusted by pulling the tapered end through its hole until the desired length of elastic band is provided be tween the holes. The elastic will tend to maintain that predetermined length during use due to the friction between the compressed elastic band and the hole which maintains the flat band in a distorted shape.
If one or both of the walls of the cooling device are formed from a porous material it may be desirable to include an inner wrapper of an air and moisture impermeable material which will act to keep the gel from drying out. A similar moisture barrier would also be employed if water or other liquid material were used as the cold storing material of the invention in combination with a porous outer covering. This barrier can easily be provided by inserting a thin thermoplastic, such as a polyvinylidene chloride film, adjacent to the inner side of the porous wall. The barrier can then be sealed with an appropriate water insoluble adhesive or heat sealed around the periphery of the device to keep the cold storing material of the device from contacting the porous outer wall.
For certain applications it might also be desirable to include a strengthening or a reinforcing material either within the gel or around the periphery of the cooling device. Such can be accomplished by embedding in the hydrophilic gel materials such as nylon gauze, rayon mesh, dacron, cellulose or other textile products or fibers.
To provide additional strength for any securing means employed it is usually desirable to extend two opposing edges of the cooling device some distance beyond the encapsulated cold storing material and to reinforce same, such as by heat sealing or gluing thereto a sheet of material which is relatively more rigid than the materials used in forming the walls of the cooling device.
The cooling device of the invention can be made in a wide variety of sizes, thicknessess, and shapes ranging from 1 millimeter thickness or less to several inches or more in thickness as well as lengths and widths ranging from one inch or less to one foot or more.
The cooling device of the invention can also be sterilized, if desired, by many of the known techniques, for example, autoclaving, irradiating, etc.
The following examples are intended to further illustrate the invention and are not intended, in any manner, to limit its scope.
EXAMPLE 1 A cooling device in accordance with the invention was fabricated from a 5 ply core of poly (ethylene oxide) coated on a Mylar backing and irradiated to produce a hydrophilic gel. The core measured 2 9a X 9 inches and was packaged in a 3 A X l 1 1/9 inch envelope.
The completed cooling device consisted of, starting from the outside of the warmer side, two layers of 3-4 mil Tyvek film, a layer of 4 mil low density polyethylene film, a layer of 2 mil Saranex, the core of gel, a layer of 2 mil Saranex, 2 layers of 1 K4 mil low density polyethylene film and a layer of 4 mil low density polyethylene film. The thermoplastic layers were all heat sealed to each other around their periphery outside the edges of the core in the manner shown in the drawings.
The completed cooling device was stored at about lF. for several days and the temperature of each side was measured upon removal from the freezer.
The procedure for measuring the temperature involved the use of matched thermocouples which were pressed against the sides of the cooling device with equal pressure. The thermocouples were each backed by a 2 mil polyethylene bag filled with 500 ml of Water warmed to 100F. The water bags acted as heat sinks and simulated actual use conditions.
After 1 minute a temperature difference of F. was recorded; the warm side reading 75F. and the cold side reading 65F. After 4 minutes, the readings were 72.5F. and 64.5F., respectively.
EXAMPLE 2 The test described in Example 1 was repeated with a cooling device measuring 8 X 3 inches, but otherwise identical to that of Example 1. The initial temperature difference observed was 75F.
From the above it can be seen that the present invention provides a cooling device which offers the user a choice of the amount of cooling to be applied without sacrificing any of the desirable convenience features, such as flexibility, of cooling devices which were previously available.
While the present invention has been described with particularity, it will be obvious that it is susceptible to changes, modifications and alterations without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
What is claimed is:
l. A cooling device comprising at least one layer of a cold storing material sealed within a container of two flexible thermoplastic walls heat sealed to each other around their common periphery, one of said walls being breathable film, and the other of said walls being an airimpermeable film.
2. A device according to claim 1 wherein the walls are of polyolefinic film.
3. A device according to claim 2 wherein the walls are of polyethylene film.
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Top 5 Uses for Holiday Leftovers
The holidays are awesome. Everybody makes their best dish, which usually leaves enough food left over for a small army. Rather than continuing to gorge yourself on reheated, plain-old leftovers, here are some ways to help gobble up what's left.
5. Make it with beans - Although this only really works for the meat (and best with ham), it's still a good way to get rid of leftovers. Soak your bean of choice overnight, rinse, toss in some water, cooked onion, a few bullion cubes, and your leftover diced ham or turkey in a crockpot, and by the time you get home at night you will have a pot full of gassy goodness. If using meat from a bone-in ham, put the bone in your pot while cooking as well.
4. Freeze it - Most meat can be frozen for a couple of months without freezer burn for later use in stews and casseroles. Certain sides (like mac and cheese and some veggies) also tend to fare pretty well once reheated, although there is a definite mush factor involved.
3. Pot pies - Nothing beats the (sometimes) cold weather like a steamy, warm pot pie. There are fancier ways to make a pot pie, but in this case, the simplest things tend to work best. Pot pies can usually be made with things you have in the freezer or pantry, with about 20 minutes or less prep time. Make a crust of your choice (enough for a double crust) or cheat with a refrigerated crust, press half into the bottom and sides of a pie or casserole pan. Mix together a can of cream of mushroom, about a cup each of frozen mixed veggies and cubed leftover meat, plus a little of your favorite seasonings, and add to the pie. Top with the second crust, cut a couple of slits in the top for ventilation, and bake at 350 for about an hour.
2. Sandwiches - There is something glorious about a leftover sandwich. Sliced turkey with pesto and caramelized onions and mayo... Ham and turkey with cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. Toss on some cheese and toast it all together, and it's heaven in a bun.
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A video store clerk finds himself unable to cope with the news that his girlfriend is pregnant.
Danish drama Bleeder opens with a video store clerk ticking off a long list of directors. A very long list. It's an amusing little scene, but - on the evidence of this insubstantial offering - the list would have to go on for a lot, lot longer before the name of young writer-director Nicolas Winding Refn appeared.
Refn actually gathered something of an international reputation with his debut, the drug thriller Pusher. Three years on, Bleeder attempts to continue his loose "trilogy", but it lacks both the power and punch of his previous outing.
The bleeding begins when Kevin Godley lookalike Leo is told by his girlfriend, Louise, that he is about to become a dad. Almost immediately, Leo starts to unravel, acting irrationally, and fiercely resisting Louise's attempt to rearrange their basic apartment. Eventually he lashes out. And when a somewhat traumatised Louise reports the incident to her slightly unbalanced brother, Louis, a revenge cycle is initiated with inevitably tragic consequences.
Although the acting is nicely unaffected and the violence admirably unflinching, the odd forceful moment never really amounts to much. The wholly predictable vengeance theme is played out very quickly, and only an unintegrated B plot - featuring the romantic misadventures of the nerdy video store clerk - and the occasional, sub-Kevin Smith, movies-versus-life debate, can pad the action out to a little under 90 minutes.
Taken as a whole, the movie feels like a fleshed out drama improv, the kind of strident student theatre which might cause a small splash at a fringe festival.
Bleeder may well do brisk business in Refn's native country, but unless you are a student of the Danish language there's precious little here to interest British audiences. For a more remarkable descent into kitchen-sink horror, look no further than Gaspar Noe's criminally neglected Seul Contre Tous.


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The Luther family makes a living off of wild crafting in the mountains near home. During there wild crafting the Luther family finds a plant called Golden Rod.
Young Mary Call is left to keep a promise to her dying father to not let anything happen to the family after the tragedy.
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Hi, I am looking for a fun activity for the weekend for a group of adults. We were thinking possibly tubing in Harpers Ferry or Kings Dominion. Any other suggestions? A little travel is ok, any ideas would be much appreciated.
Hi, I am looking for a fun activity for the weekend for a group of adults. We were thinking possibly tubing in Harpers Ferry or Kings Dominion. Any other suggestions? A little travel is ok, any ideas would be much appreciated.
I'd recommend tubing over KD. It's more fun, IMO, and much closer. 30 mins compared to 2.5 hours.
For outfitters, I'd recommend River Riders.
Some good trails for hiking: Appalachian Trail, Maryland Heights, Sugarloaf Mountain...
There's also Flying Dog brewery tours on Saturdays, reservations are required.
Some very, very good wineries are within an hour's drive, both in MD and northern VA.
The Frederick Keys are the A+ affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Their stadium is within walking distance of downtown Frederick.
And a lot of good bars and restaurants in downtown Frederick.
Hard to get a handle on what is fun. Tubing and KD are kinda polar opposites in terms of relaxation. I love the wineries. Also, Luray Caverns, also all things HF, also hiking, also biking, also whitewater rafting in PA, also baseball....
If you like hiking and the outdoors, you might enjoy Catoctin Mountain Park (which is managed by the National Park Service). The park has some good hikes, offers easy access to Cunningham Falls (which is the state's largest cascading waterfall), and is less than 20 miles from Frederick.
If history is of interest to the group, then Harpers Ferry, Gettysburg, or Antietam may be of interest. Each is close to Frederick. One of the nice things about heading toward Harpers Ferry is that you could also rent canoes, kayaks, or tubes (as you were contemplating) or go hiking. You could hike to Maryland Heights from Harpers Ferry, and you end up with a nice view above the old town. Harpers Ferry is also close to the casino in Charles Town, WV.
Frederick itself also has a lot of offer. It has a surprisingly good selection of restaurants and bars, and the Flying Dog tour would be a nice afternoon option for fans of decent beer.
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What is health? How do you define it?
* Health is a state of being free from any disease.
* Health is a state of perfect harmony between all the organs and systems of the body.
Or is there more to health? Let us explore.
The first definition of health has a basic fault in it – it tries to define a primary state through a secondary state. Health is a primary state. It cannot be fully defined through a secondary phenomenon, disease. And then there is a larger question. Does being free from any disease which can be given a name, makes one healthy? I think, no. I know so many people who have no known disease and yet they are not healthy. I know a woman who likes to show off her tons of jewelry to those who can't have it; a woman who snobs at everyone. She has no known disease. But would you call her healthy? I know a man, who is a couch potato. He goes to his job and does nothing else. He does not help his wife with family responsibilities. He behaves with her as if she is his servant. He has no known disease. But would you call him healthy? I know a man who brags about his achievements till everybody around drops dead. He has no known disease. But would you call him healthy?
'Health' is an elusive word. Most people who consider themselves healthy are not. And many people who are suffering from some known disease, may be relatively healthy. Health is a concept which does not merely relate to the absence of disease, of healthy working of organs, or having good thoughts. Health is a holistic concept. It relates to a person as a whole. Not just the person you see, but also the person you 'feel'. Health is a tri-une of three parts:
– Emotional Health
– Mental Health
– Physical Health
Let us explore each one of these.
This is probably the easiest to define and yet it is sometimes the most difficult to understand. Physical health can be defined as a state in which all the body parts are anatomically intact and are performing their physiological functions perfectly and harmoniously. It is a very simplistic definition, but it basically covers everything like:
- All the body parts should be there
- All of them are in their natural place and position
- None of them has any pathology
- All of them are doing their physiological functions properly
- And they work with each other harmoniously
This may seem a bit idealistic to some, but here we are talking about the ideals. But even this definition does not cover it all. Let me give an example. There are lots of people around us who catch a cold with every change of season or with every sudden change of temperature. Now in common parlance, we say that these people have low immunity. But the fact is that most of these people have normal blood counts and normal immunological tests. So when these people are not down with cold they are in perfect health as per the above definition. And yet they are not perfectly healthy. Their system breaks down with every stressful condition. So we can add another aspect to the above definition of physical health:
- The anatomical and functional integrity of the body parts and systems should be maintained under moderate stress.
Now a bit more tricky part. Read the following statement carefully.
'Not falling ill at all is also not a sign of good health'
This statement needs to be understood carefully. It is a normal phenomenon to occasionally get a cold, a fever, or a stomach bug. There is nothing wrong in getting an occasional acute ailment. It is quite natural and also good for our immune system. Occasional sickness keeps our immune system in a ready state.
But you might have seen many people around you, who never seem to get an acute illness. People who have never had a cold or never had a fever in ten years. Not all of these people are healthy. In fact many of these people are more ill than their counterparts who keep getting their occasional acutes. I say this because these people are not super humans and most of them are not in 'ideal' health either. The fact is that these people do get affected by environmental factors and other stresses. But the result of these forces is not seen on physical plane. Such people are more affected on the mental and emotional plane. They become 'dis-eased' but their disease is not easily apparent on the physical level. If you want to cross-check my statement, then go to a mental asylum and enquire about the rate of prevalence of acute ailments. You will find it extremely low.
Now let us move on to the mental health.
Mental Health
When we talk about mind, we basically refer to our capability to perceive, comprehend, think, judge, and remember – the intellectual and reasoning faculties. Now pause for a moment and think. Think about all the people you know, who have rather strange perceptions of people around them, or about certain cultural and political ideologies. People whose perceptions are delusional. Think about the people around you who need to be told everything twice before they understand you. Think about the people who either do not think at all (thoughtless ones) or who think too much. People who take wrong decisions even when facts are against their decision. And then think about the children at school who do not seem to remember anything. And the housewife who looks for her specs while wearing them on her nose.
I do not intend to say that all such people are mentally ill. But many of them are. Not everyone can have the same level of mental faculties, but these signs do show that these people are not in their optimum mental health.
I will not talk here about the mental sickness that takes some of us to asylums. My focus here is on the concept of mental health and not on mental sickness. Although they are totally related but there is a difference of degrees.
There is no absolute definition for mental health as there is a great variation in the level of mental faculties among people. But still we can set some reasonable standards. Some of the markers of mental health can be:
- having a mental aptitude near or above social average.
- having the ability to perceive things as they are, and not as one thinks they are.
- having the ability to understand the social structure and ability to comprehend vocal and other forms of communication within that social structure
- having a reasonable ability to make judgments regarding good and bad or right and wrong.
- having the ability to remember and reproduce information collected through various senses or through learning to a reasonable degree.
These are just some of the basics and even these cannot be given a measuring scale. The only measuring scale we have is that of social average. But even that has its limitations. The concept of mental health is so vast that whole books can be written about it- without reaching to any conclusions!
The modern medical science does not consider a person mentally ill, if he or she can not be given a disease label to wear. But look around you and you will see so many 'mentals' moving around. Most of us are unable to recognize when our mental health starts to fail. The reason for this is that when our mind is affected, our ability to reason and judge ourselves is also affected. And so people often do not realize that they are not in optimum mental health, until the things start taking bad shape.
As we appreciate changes in the normal functioning of body parts as probable signs of disease, similarly, we should appreciate the subtle signs which reflect a change in our mental being. Most mental deviations cannot be labeled as 'disease'. They are at best 'deviations' that need correction through social and medical therapies.
Our brain is the part which regulates both our mental and emotional faculties. So these two are highly related. In fact, most of the people who suffer from some psychological disease are both mentally and emotionally ill. But in this part, I will specifically focus on the emotional health.
Technically speaking, our emotions are neuro-hormonal reactions occurring in response to some physical or mental stimulus, which in turn, affect our response to the same stimulus on the physical and mental plane. This may sound like a very unromantic explanation, but it is a fact. Emotions do not come from our heart, they are generated in our brain. All the emotions we feel – love, joy, hate, anger, sorrow etc. are nothing but some primitive algorithms that are processed to generate response on the physical and mental level.


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What should you eat when you have hyper thyroidism?
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Which has more affect on digestion parathyroid or thyroid? Will a parathyroidectomy improve digestion?
Parathyroid: Not sure what you mean by "digestion", and it is not clear from your question what hormones are abnormal. If you have hyperparathyroidism and you are 41, you should probably have surgery to prevent bone loss. There are sometimes weird symptoms from the hyperparathyroidism, but i doubt surgery will improve GI symptoms. ...Read more
What do you advise if I'm not digesting food well at all, could digestion or not making enough thyroid hormone be related to this craving?
Not digesting food: well? What symptoms do you have? See a physician to identify the etiology. Hyperthyroidism increases hunger ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
How do I know if I have thyroidism?
TFT's: Thyroid disorders are usually diagnosed via blood test and clinical symptoms. Thyroid function tests include measuring blood levels of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and thyroid hormone levels (t3 (liothyronine) and t4). ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Can you have both hyper and hypo thyroidism?
Not simultaneously: Hi. Yes, you can, but not simultaneously. For example, treatment of Graves' disease often renders the patients hypothyroid. Hypothyroidism can sequentially follow hyperthyroidism. Same for a self limited process called a subacute thyroiditis - hyperthyroidism followed by hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can be over treated causing hyperthyroidism. Hyper and hypo cannot be present at the same time. ...Read more
Which is easier to correct- hyper or hypo thyroidism?
Hypothyroidism...: Hypothyroidism is easier to correct. In hypothyroidism, supplemental thyroid hormone can be taken to reach an adequate normal level. Hyperthyroid states are usually more difficult to control. Depending on the hyperthyroid illness, radioactive iodine, surgery, or anti-thyroid medications may be used. Often hypothyroidism results after treating hyperthyroid patients, but is easy to deal with. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
How to treat hypo thyroidism permanently?
Synthroid (thyroxine): The only way to handle hypothyroidism is to take synthroid (thyroxine) for life, which is a synthetic version the hormone that you are deficient in. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Taking collagen but have a hypo thyroidism is it ok?
Yes: collagen supplement is not a contraindicated with hypothyroidism. The question why are you taking collagen supplement . collagen is provided amply in the diet if you eat animal protein. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
What are the symptoms of thyroidism?
2 different ways: Hypothyroid includes weight gain, slower mental processes, fatigue, constipation, reduced menstruation... Hyperthyroid includes weight loss, shakiness, elevated blood pressure, rapid heart rate, feeling hot.... See your doctor or endocrinologist. ...Read more
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Why is my anus itchy and swollen?
Anal issues: There a significant number of benign disease of the anus that can cause symptoms. Some of the more common include hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and abscesses. Your appear to be describing a inflamed prolapsed internal hemorrhoid. I would suggest you see you primary doctor for an exam and treatment. ...Read more
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Itchy anus for a few months and is painful when I go to the toilet. Can see 2 white tags half a cm from anus. Perineum is also swollen.
Anal Fissure: What you described suggest anal fissure. It would help to keep your stool soft to give the tears time to heal. Use a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water so that your urine is colorless. If it does not get better in three months after having consistently soft stools it would be time to see a doctor. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex. ...Read more
Itchy, swollen, sore vagina and itchy anus. Could it be infection?
Yes & no: Common yeast infections can cause your symptoms but so can more serious skin disorders. You must get an examination if topical antifungal treatment doesn't resolve the problem. ...Read more
The left side of my perineum is a bit swollen and itchy. I also have an itchy anus. Could it be thrush?
Yeast infection: Thrush, to be specific, is an oral infection with yeast. If you have a yeast infection (vulvovaginitis) there are several OTC preparations which may be effective. Contact your friendly pharmacist. ...Read more
Hi, for 2 days 1/2 my anus is swollen and itchy. It is a pink coil. My vagina itches some. When i pee there is very slight discomfort.No other symp.
Hemorrhoid : It sounds like you may have hemorrhoids although an examination will be needed to confirm. Try an over the counter hemorrhoid cream and a vaginal yeast medication while you are waiting for an appointment. ...Read more
I have a really sore itchy rash on my anus looks like swollen bites with a red rash what can I do?
Rash on anus: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Red, swollen and itchy anus. When I scratch, I get painful tears. Only have a BM once a week, been like this my whole life but my stools are normal?
Recommendation : BM once a week is the symptoms of constipation and can cause the swelling and even tears of anus. You can use laxative on daily basis to regulate the BM and a lot of cream for anus to help with irritations ...Read more
Strained BM now with itchy bumps around rectum but not coming out of anus that are tender. now also have swollen inguinal node since this. what is it?
? infected : Hemorrhoids, please see your doctor, in the interim, use warm sitz baths, goodluck ...Read more
Itchy red rash around anus. Only on buttocks not vaginal. Looks like chafing gone wrong. Feels hot and is definitely a little swollen.
Intertrigo : The rash could be intertrigo or a cellulitis. If it is hot to touch, see a physician as soon as possible to make sure it is not a cellulitis which would need oral antibiotics quickly to treat. Intertrigo is a rash that occurs in folds of skin and can be treated with topical creams usually. ...Read more
I have a very itchy skin sore between the anus and the scrotum. It is almost like a sore swollen raised line between the 2. Had for months.Infection?
Unlikely: Infection, unless with a very benign slowly progressive pathogen would have declared itself and forced you to a doctor by now. But without seeing this and getting a full history, would just be guessing at possible diagnoses. See a doctor. ...Read more
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Famous singer Gwen Stefani and her ex-husband Gavin Rossdale have finally reached an agreement on the terms of their divorce. The pair did not have a prenuptial agreement, but it seems that they managed to quickly settle things even in its lack. The two stars seems to be willing to close this deal as fast as possible.
So, according to a new TMZ report, Gavin stated that although he would be entitled to half of his former wife's fortune, he will be taking "much less" than that, only to make sure that the divorce will be finalized quicker. It has been claimed that Gwen is worth $100 million, while her former husband is worth around $35 million.
Reportedly, Gavin and Gwen have also agreed to share the custody of their three children, Kingston, Zuma and Apollo. However, some sources revealed that the kids might be spending more time with their father, given that Gwen is set to start a world tour.
Well, sources also claimed that despite the divorce, the children remain a priority for both Gwen and Gavin. "There are no issues when it comes to custody," one insider said. "Gwen and Gavin both agree that the boys should be able spend as much time as they want with both of their parents," it added. Insiders also revealed that the two singers are trying to keep everything as normal as possible for the children. One source indicated that few things have changed for the family since the divorce. The "boys always come first" for the former pair and the separation had not influenced the children's schedule.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale announced their divorce back in August. The pair separated after no less than 13 years of marriage. "While the two of us have come to the mutual decision that we will no longer be partners in marriage, we remain partners in parenthood and are committed to jointly raising our three sons in a happy and healthy environment," the former couple stated at that time.
Well, there is no wonder that the two singers worked the terms of their divorce so fast. One source close to the couple previously said that the two knew that this will come, so things were settled months ago.Gwen Stefani
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By what metric are we more open and free than Canada?
Uh, the Three-Fifths Compromise for slave representation is from the Constitution, not the Declaration of Independance.
Let Gene run in an election in which the district leans heavily Democrat or very heavily Republican. Let him run in an election in which there is no credible Democratic candidate.
My problem with Gene is that he seems to chose to run in elections only when he can act as a spoiler and deny a Democrat victory.
I am unclear why Platt thinks it helps Green values to act the spoiler and keep Democratic candidates from getting elected. He always chooses to run in races where a Democratic candidate has a chance of victory in a Republican-leaning district. Are Green values really better served by Anne Peterson-Hutto being replaced by a Republican because Platt split the progressive vote?
I often wonder whether those Green Party voters who supported Nader's 2000 Presidential campaign still believe there was no difference between Bush and Gore. Let Platt run his vanity campaigns in races where he can do no harm.
There's irony that this editorial comes out the same day as the City Paper's article "How Charleston became the best damn city on the planet." Did it not occur to you that Riley's vision of Charleston as a world class city was the catalyst for it going from the sleepy backwater town it was when he became mayor to the world class city it has become?
A great city needs great culture and great infrastructure. Riley was a prime mover behind Charleston Place, Spoleto, Piccolo-Spoleto, Riley Stadium and the South Carolina Aquarium. Riley has been a tremendous supporter of the arts, culture and tourism industry. The city has grown under his watch. I have only lived here since 1992 and the city has improved more than I could have ever imagined when I decided to move here (and I moved here because the city was already pretty nice in 1992).
The three projects mentioned are all designed to make Charleston a nice place to live and visit. We should applaud Riley's vision rather than carp at him for overreaching.


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