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Health tips from everyday Idahoans
Three ‘go to’ Web sites1. Spark People. 2. Web MD. Symptom checker, flu facts, information on hundreds of medical conditions. A good first stop when you are doing health research for yourself or your family. www.webmd.com 3. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Newly redesigned Web site groups topics such as “flu,” “families” and “children” in a way that makes complex information easier to find. www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov |
Here are some of the best nuggets of health information from physical education teachers, doctors, a feisty 100-year-old man and many others all Treasure Valley residents with expertise and experience
“I am a great proponent of laughter — laughter and humor.”
— Vic Whetzel, on how he made it to 100 years old
One look at your pee will tell you whether you are drinking enough water. If it’s clear, your body is well-watered. The darker the color of your urine, the more water you need to drink.
— Dave Mills, cross-country coach and track assistant coach at Boise High School
Menopause and its unpleasant sidekick, weight gain. “GET ON THE SCALE at least twice a week and DEAL with the first five pounds, not the first 50 pounds. Watch portion sizes, and skip a few meals every week. “
— Dr. Betsy Olberding, internal medicine specialist, St. Luke’s Internal Medicine.
“For me, you have to remind yourself of the larger mysteries outside of you if you want to be a happy person. A lot of that for me has come from science and being outside. For other people, it comes through religion. I think it’s asking yourself those larger questions or taking a few hours a week to think about those larger things.”
— Anthony Doerr, husband, father and author
Don’t think you are marathon material? Idaho’s first lady recommends using local resources to prove yourself wrong. For example, Shu’s Idaho Running Co., at 1758 W. State St., Boise, sells running gear, but also sponsors weekly walks or runs for the public and holds clinics to help you get the most from your exercise.
— Lori Otter
The case for volunteering: “There’s a lot of tears, but there’s a lot of joy, and that joy works both ways.”
— Phil Hawkins, volunteer activities coordinator for the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise and a retired command sergeant major in the Army
Break the habit of snacking on junk food in front of the TV. Don’t eat at all when you watch television, which may have the added benefit of reducing your screen time. If you must eat, make it healthy food like apple slices or carrot sticks.
— Dr. John Freeman, pediatrician, Saltzer Medical Group, and father of five
See the big picture to avoid burnout: “Realize that it’s a process and God’s going to help you through.”
— Sister Alice Mary Quintana, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center