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### Health Dictionary

Your Better Health, Now! Edited by Dr. Landry Dorsett, DO

### Lighter side of Health

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A great night’s sleep!
Starts with a good bed, pillow & mattress. No ca eine or alcohol late in the day. No afternoon snoozes Try to keep a regular sleep pattern. Melatonin & Magnesium can help immensely. Minimize outsife noise. Avoid eating or drinking a few hours before tucking in. Rule out a Sleep disorder. If you believe that latter may be possible, consult your Doctor immediately
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Your Eyes!
Your Eyes! It has been reported that over half of ALL eyesight problems can be averted! Regular visits to your Optometrist can often uncover visual issues at their onset. Then proper treatment can be applied. And smoking doesn’t help, .. never does. Wear sunglasses, avoid Blue Light, A healthy diet of, salmon, tuna, eggs, oranges, grapefruit and yogurt.
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Your ears & Hearing
Just what exactly is hearing loss? Well, … it is the condition that occurs when ANY part of your ear isn’t working properly. Did you know it is the third most common health problem for aging adults? There are 3 di erent types of hearing loss, and this depends on which part of your ear is damaged.
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Your Teeth
Brush at least twice daily! This includes once at night, after your last meal, or drink. This will rid get rid your mouth of germs and plaque that have built up through the day. Your brushing motion should be done in a circular motion, … slow & steady. If you don’t remove all the plague, it will harden and cause problems down the road.
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A healthy Heart
Try to include the following foods to keep your ``ticker’’ in ne form. Almonds, Barley, Black Beans, Blueberries, Cherries, Edamame, Flaxseed, Fresh Herbs, Oatmeal, Olive Oil, Oranges, Salmon, Tuna, Walnuts, and Yogurt (low fat). And maybe wash it down with a little Red Wine.
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Your Stomach!
Try to include the following in your diet path to a healthy, ``gut!’’ Apples, Beets, Ginger, Peppermint, Salmon, Sauerkraut, Whole Grains, and once again, Yogurt. Signs of an unhealthy stomach include, heartburn, gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and skin rashes
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Better Financial Health
Just what is a, RRIF? This is a, Registered Retirement Income Fund and it is an arrangement between you and your, Insurance co, a Trust, or your Bank, that the CRA has registered. You can transfer property to your RRIF carrier from an, RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan, PRPP (Pooled Registered Pension Plan).
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FHappy Feet!
Keep your shoes and pedicure implements to yourself, no sharing.. Do NOT shave your soak?’’, …. calluses. Make sure your shoes are, ``snug’’, but not too tight. At the end of a long day, try rolling a tennis ball on your feet and right after that, .. energy permitting, lie on your back at the base of a wall and put your feet up on it.
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High Blood Pressure
How to Lower the situation! First, lose weight if you have a few extra pounds. Put an exercise program together and stick to it! A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and low in saturated fat and cholesterol works well! Drop sodium & salt. Drink less alcohol.
Burnout / Top 10 Signs
Always feeling tired
Trouble sleeping
Headaches
Depression
No motivation
Trouble concentrating
Appetite changes
Bad moods
No patience
Feeling “insure”
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Great Muscles!
We know you have heard it a million times before, but your muscles need exercise. And after a good workout be sure to rest. Ensure you get su cient, Vitamin D, protein and potassium. I possible, Join a gym, … and get a trainer to set up a schedule for you.