Health & Beauty

Heat wave alert!

July  20, 2005 // Posted by Darryl "Awesome" Owens at 0100 CST


Health and Beauty Tips 
The summer of 2005 has brought a dangerous heat wave that has kept temperatures in the mid 90's for several days. When working, playing or just getting along during these dog days of summer we must all be smart. If you find that the days are hot but you are not normally sweating or you are not feeling well, you maybe in trouble. Drink plenty of fluids, preferably water with electrolytes such as PowerAde or Gatorade. You may not know if you body is having a reaction to the hot weather. Tell a friend what you are feeling or simply call 911.

What can you do to stay cool during the summers heat?

Find air conditioning, Drink Plenty of Fluids, Stay away from Alcohol.

There many places in and around town that are cool places to go.

• A Shopping Mall
• A Movie Theatre
• A Grocery Store
• A Library or Book Store.
• A Musuem
• A pool

Keep a close eye out for the Elderly, Small Children, and Pets. The following information and links obtained from WebMD. 
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 How Male Sex Hormones Affect Women
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 Acupuncture for Knee Arthritis
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    Safety of Common Painkillers Called Into Question

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