25 Abril 2011
Take an inventory of poisons in the home. The following are examples of things that need to be locked away and kept in their original containers: Cleaning fluids Solutions for fixing cars Medications Poisons, such as the ones listed above, should NOT be kept in the kitchen when they can be confused with food orContinue Reading >>
18 Abril 2011
Many falls happen because you can’t see an object or you miss a stair. Make sure you have plenty of lights at the top and bottom of stairs. Nightlights should be in halls, bathrooms and bedrooms. Tape down small rugs if you must use them. In the bathroom, place a mat or non-slip strips inContinue Reading >>
11 Abril 2011
Especially with children, always use extra precaution when cooking. Always turn pot handles inward when cooking on the stove. Use back burners when possible. Have a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Another good idea is to set your water heater at 120 degrees or less and don’t let kids use the sink or tubContinue Reading >>
4 Abril 2011
Many accidents happen in the home. People tend to be more careful about home safety if there are the following groups in the home: Children Older persons People who are ill People who are disabled However, people of all ages can be affected by falls, fires, burns and poisons in the home. In fact, fallsContinue Reading >>
28 Marzo 2011
This is also called Braxton-Hicks Contractions. Your muscles are tightening and relaxing- practicing for real birth time. These are painless and not regular. If contractions go away when you sit down or stand up they are most likely false labor. Real labor pains begin in the low back and spread to low belly. They areContinue Reading >>
14 Marzo 2011
It has nothing to do with the heart. This burning feeling is caused by stomach acids coming back into your throat from your food pipe (esophagus). As your belly gets bigger, you get more heartburn. Watch what you eat and drink. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, fatty or fried foods, spicy things and citrus. Smoking makes itContinue Reading >>
28 Febrero 2011
Some are done as an emergency and sometimes your doctor knows in advance. It is major surgery and should be done only when the health of the mother or baby is at risk. If the baby is too big, turned the wrong way, or you had a c-section last time you may need a c-sectionContinue Reading >>
21 Febrero 2011
Here are some tips: Avoid having an empty stomach by eating 5 or 6 small meals a day. Try to drink liquids such as water, milk, and juices between meals and not during meals. When you are sick to your stomach, eat plain foods like crackers, broth or gelatin. Caffeine-free ginger-ale or mint tea sometimesContinue Reading >>
7 Febrero 2011
In the home, heating sources are common causes. That’s why when it is colder, we more cases. Examples of heating sources that can cause a build up of carbon monoxide include: Fireplaces or kerosene heaters that are blocked or not properly ventilated Damaged furnaces or other heating systems Motor vehicles operating in poorly ventilated areasContinue Reading >>
31 Enero 2011
Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms can show up quickly. But they can also build up over time. Common symptoms include the following: Headache. Dizziness Nausea. Vomiting. With increased breathing of carbon monoxide, downiness and confusion can occur. This can progress to brain damage and death if you are not removed from the source of the gas.Continue Reading >>