SHUT-EYE TIPS FOR A GOOD SLEEP

          Keep a regular sleeping schedule: Go to sleep and get up at the

                 same time every day. Don't take frequent or long naps, 

                 especially after 3 PM.

           Avoid stimulating substances such as caffeine, nicotine and 

                 alcohol.

           Exercise and stay active during the day, but don't exercise close

                  to bedtime.

           Make your bedroom a sanctuary: quiet, dark, cool and comfor-

                   table.

           Don't watch television, do your work, or eat in bed.

           If you can't fall asleep quickly, don't force yourself. Get out of

                   bed and listen to soft music, take a relaxing bath, or read

                   a book until you're tired.

          Try to resolve all outstanding conflicts before bedtime.

           Don't try to "catch up" with sleep later on the weekends.

           See a doctor if the problem persists to check for health

                   problems like sleep apnea.

            Don't rely on sleeping pills for an extended period of time.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD A PERSON BE EXAMINED TO DETECT GLAUCOMA

        Older than age 60:
        Once a year
        Some between the age of 40 and 60 years
        Other risk factors present (e.g.,diabetes, high blood
              pressure, family history):
        Once each year after age 40.
         African-American between age 30 and 40:
        Once every two years.

TYPES OF SEIZURES AND SYMPTOMS

       Grand Mal or Generalized tonic- Unconsciousness, convulsions,
                  muscle rigidity.
        Petit Mal or Absence - Brief loss of consciousness.
        Simple Partial - Jerking, muscle rigidity, unusual sensations
                   affecting either the vision, hearing, smell, taste,touch,
                   emotional disturbances.
        Complex Partial - Involuntary repetitive but coordinated
                   movements such as lip smacking, c hewing,fidgeting walking.
     

WHAT DO YOU GET IF HYPERTENSION IS UNTREATED?

      STROKE- your artery in the brain gets blocked or ruptures from very high blood pressure.
      BLINDNESS- the changes in the artery of the brain also holds true for the arteries in the eyes.
                       They can also get blocked or ruptured if blood pressure is not controlled for a long
                       period of time.
      HEART ATTACK- can occur if the blood vessels in the heart get blocked. The heart muscles
                      "starves" of oxygen leading to death of heart muscles.
      HEART FAILURE - the heart gets tired of pumping because of the high blood pressure. It has
                      to counteract this high pressure to be able to pump blood out to the body.
       KIDNEY FAILURE- the small blood vessels in the kidney get blocked resulting to ineffective
                      filtering of the blood by the kidneys. Kidney failure leads to poisoning of the whole
                      body from undisposed waste body products.

WAYS TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO SUN RADIATION

      Avoid sun exposure. The sun's are strongest between 10am to 2 pm.

      Avoid reflected sunlight from sand, pavements, or snow.

      Apply sunscreens with sun protection of at least SPF 15 (Sun Protection

               Factor). This should be repeated throughout the day if exposure

               is continuous.

      Use sunscreens with prolonged exposure to artificial light sources such

               as fluorescent lamps, welding arcs, cold quartz or bactericidal

               lamps.

      Wear protective clothing to reduce skin absorption of the radiation.

       Smoke and smog in large cities only partially screens UVB rays so

       you also have to be protected.

       Use wide-rimmed hats or umbrellas.

CARE OF THE ATOPIC SKIN

            Keep environment temperature constant.
            Wear absorbent and non irritating clothing (cotton)            
            Use bland soap for laundry and rinse well
             Keep skin moist and supple
             Apply emollients or medicated creams immediately after bathing
             Frequent application of creams to soothe and protect the skin
             Adequate rest and relaxation are important
             Positive outlook and emotional stability are essential

HOUSE DUST CONTROL MEASURE

           Keep the room of the allergy sufferer dust-free.
           Encase mattresses and pillows with soft plastic or use
                    washable foams.
           Wash bed linens weekly in hot water.
            Remove stuffed toys or any dust collecting playthings.
            Do not store items under the beds.
             Keep furry pets away from the house.
            Remove rugs and carpets.
            Use damp cloth or damp mop after sweeping or vacuuming.
             Eliminate sources of molds and mildews.
            The allergy sufferer should be cut of the house during cleaning.