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32 “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИСТОПАД 2010 AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION by Ihor Magun, MD, FACP A word that has taken center stage in the medical profession is “Prevention.” The primary goal behind this word is t wofold — improving the quality of life and prolonging life. By applying certain simple preventive changes in health man - agement, a substantial impact can be made in de - creasing the prevalence of disease and supporting these two goals. Adopting some of the fo llowing preventive habits is a good place to begin. Wounds. Most simple cuts and scrapes heal well after washing with soap and water. A new approach is to apply simple white petrolatum. This type of dressing provides a moist environment and ac - celerates w ound healing by fifty percent. Wounds should obviously be covered by a bandage. Glaucoma . Primary open - angle glaucoma is an insidious, progressive optic neuropathy associated with an elevated intraocular pressure. It is asymp - tomatic, initially causing a visual field loss in the peripheral vision and can go unrecognized for years. Formal testing by an eye care professional for the following is crucial: patients over age 64, patients with myopia, patients with a family history of glaucoma (such individuals should begin screening at age 40), and people with a history of glaucoma. Eye drops are the mainstay of treatment. So is not putting off your routine examination. Vitamin D . I always view this as the forgo t t e n vitamin, and with good reason: A meta - analysis of five randomized controlled studies shows that supple mental Vitamin D falls in the elderly by about 20%. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with functional impairment, muscle weakness, and fractures after falls. A daily dose of 1000 IU is all that is nece ssary for preventive purposes. Vitamin D is inexpensive and is frequently combined with Calcium, which also strengthens bones. Dental Floss. Most of us already know that using dental floss helps maintain healthy gums and teeth, but another important benef it of flossing is heart health. The medical profession has established a connection between periodontal disease and heart disease. Bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream through the gums. These same bacteria can be found in artery plaques. The t heory is that when they attach themselves to the fatty plaques in the bloodstream, they can form blockages in arteries. Salt. The intake of salt in the United States is very high. The top five sodium sources are pizza, pasta dishes, cold cuts, chicken and mixed chicken dinners, and yeast breads. Frequently, foods that are fat free have a greater amount of salt to enhance the flavor. Before you buy and eat these salt - heavy foods, read the labels. As a rule, foods that may have some fat but are low in sodium are better than no - fat foods with lots of sodium. Antioxidants . Helping the body resist cancer, antioxidants should be incorporated into everyone’s daily diet. The foods richest in antioxidants are berries: blueberries, raspberries, cranberries, in any f orm (fresh, dried or frozen). Exercise. Getting into a regular habit of exercising is possible at any age. It’s just a matter of starting. Everyone can find a thirty - minute break four times a week to do this. Besides physical benefits, exercise releases n atural endorphins, which give you a good, uplifting feeling. Let It Go. There are many stressful things in life, and sometimes these are overwhelming and difficult to manage. Aside from the emotional fallout, stress can have harmful consequences on the bod y. The best way to prevent thi s is to learn to let it go. Don’ t take on too much and don’t think you need to do everything all at once. Sleep. Get enough sleep and keep the sleep routine regular throughout the week. Go to bed and get up at the same time a ll week, making sure that you get at least 7 - 8 hours of rest. In our hectic world, too many people have forgotten what that is like. Get enough sleep and you’ll soon be hearing, “What have you been doing to feel and look so good?” Moisturizers . Winter is c oming and that means skin will be exposed to cold air outdoors and dry air from indoor heating sources. Facial moisturizers can help prevent skin irritation. M any Inexpensive products are available at your local drug store , and m any stores will be happy to l et you try a product before buying. Find products with the word “moisturizer” on the label. Use daily and feel the difference. Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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