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Committed to Being the Best

WINTER
2007-2008



Healthy Corner
by Karen Kaczmarek

Useless Body Parts

The human body has evolved and adapted significantly since the caveman days, a few biological traces of our prehistoric ancestors still remain with us in the form of freeloading body parts we have no use for.  Did you know you have a third eyelid?  It is located right in the corner by the tear duct.  Our Coccyx (tailbone) is made up of several fused vertebrae left over from the olden days when we had tails.  Tonsils and Adenoids, they are prone to swelling and infection and are often removed in childhood. 

 

Fire In The Pan

Do not throw water on a grease fire, the water being heavier than oil sinks to the bottom of the pan where it instantly becomes superheated.  The explosive force of the steam blows the burning oil up and out, the fire ball in the kitchen hits the ceiling and fills the entire room.  Also, do not throw sugar or flour on a grease fire.  One cup creates the explosive force of two sticks of dynamite.  The solution, wet a dish cloth and set it over the pan, the flames will smother.  Be safe.

 

Needles

A fear of needles can impact the care a patient receives.  Research has shown that decorated needles can increase the quality of care when patients are less stressed.  Needles, syringes, and IV bags decorated with musical notes, flowers, smiley faces or butterflies were highly favored by patients. 

 

Taking Control of Your Health 

Waking up happy is much better than waking up anxious or fearful.  Going to bed thankful is much better than going to bed anxious or depressed.