Health

• See no fat! Hear no fat! Eat no fat?

  Many of us wish it were just that easy to lose weight and get in shape. With the national elections just about a year away, and the campaigns heating up, expect more “fat” legislation, more “fat” lawsuits and more comparisons to the political wars.

• Citronella – What is it?

  Citronella is the best known organic insect repellent. It is used in sprays, soaps, candles and other mosquito repellent products. So what is it?

• Health Services: A Catastrophe Coming

  In connection with the delivery of medical services in America, several things deserve to be said. Over the past decade an unmistakable trend has developed, and none of us will escape the inevitable. The basic problem is remarkably simple.

• Tips for Pool Owners: the Safe Handling of Pool Chemicals

  At public pools, life guards and parents enforce hallowed safety rules, like “no running” and “wait an hour after a meal before swimming.” At private residential pools, however, the responsibility for safety falls squarely on pool owners and the rules go far beyond “no horseplay.”

• Grandparents and Medication Safety

  ummer vacation is here and children eagerly anticipate a visit to grandmas house. With young visitors, however, comes great responsibility. Grandparents should take time to poison-proof their home before the kids arrive.

• Pesticide Safety for Home Gardening

  Gardeners with children should pay particular attention to proper use of pesticides. The American Association of Poison Control Centers reports that in 2002, poison centers received more than 96,000 calls regarding exposure to pesticidesmore than half involving children under age six.

• Anxiety And Eating: The Relationship Between Anxiety Disorders And Eating Disorders

  The relationship between anxiety and disturbed eating has been the subject of several studies. It is hypothesized that social fears, discomfort with the thought of being judged in social settings, or generalized anxiety may be an important first step to developing an eating disorder, particularly Anorexia Nervosa.

• Bugs: The Natural Way to Keep Them at Bay

  Bugs! Do I respect them as part of Nature’s miraculous designyes. Do I like themnot really. Despite daily intake of supplements reputed to be bug deterrents (i.e. garlic, B vitamins), many of us are still sweet meat for the little critters.