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Finding ways to relax is one key to enjoying life. Relaxation calms your fears and helps you release stress. Having less pent up stress can be helpful for fighting disease and staying healthy.
- Rent a funny movie or visit a joke Web site. Laughter releases tension and helps put life back in perspective.
- Get moving! Who said you need quiet to relax? Pop in your favorite CD or turn to your favorite radio station and dance for a few songs. This will revitalize your body and mind and you’ll be ready to face anything.
- Have you ever heard of the phrase “take 5?” Set aside 5 or 10 minutes to have “you” time. Try waking up a little bit earlier than the rest of the house and enjoy the quiet alone (or with a nice cup of tea).
- Clean your inbox daily. No, not your e-mail. Your mind. Buy yourself a notebook or start a computer journal. Every night jot down happenings, thoughts and things accomplished that day, or even your frustrations. When your mind is “cleaned up,” it is easier to relax and fall asleep.
- Clean your inbox weekly. Yes, this time we mean the computer. At least once a week, read and answer your e-mails and file, archive or delete the stuff you don’t need anymore. Clutter in the computer can clutter your mind, so let’s clean it up.
- Do yoga. If you don’t have time to join a yoga class at least once a week, then purchase a yoga video. Make time to do at least 15 minutes of yoga most days. This will help stretch and relax your muscles
- Take a bubble bath. Put on some soft music, light a candle and enjoy a nice warm bubble bath. If you don’t want music, you can always take a book or magazine with you.
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With winter comming Fever and Flu may become a health issue with your kids.
Here are 2 of the lastest facts sheets from the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.
FEVER IN CHILDREN
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Fever is when the temperature of the body rises to above 38°C. A normal temperature range for a child is usually up to 38°C.
- Fever is a sign of infection in the body. Fever is often caused by a virus and sometimes by bacteria. Viral infections are far more common and do not need antibiotics. Antibiotics do not cure viruses. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics.
- A high fever does not necessarily mean your child has a serious illness. Fever itself is not harmful until it reaches 42.0°.
- There is no advantage to lowering your child’s fever except for comfort.
- Treat your child by making them more comfortable; give clear fluids (eg. water, diluted fruit juice) and paracetamol if the fever is making your child miserable.
- Fever is a way the body fights infection, and your child’s temperature will return to normal when the infection has completely gone.
FLU IN CHILDREN
Flu in children usually causes at least two or three of the following symptoms:
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A fever that starts suddenly
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Aches and pains or headache
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Cough, sore throat or noisy breathing (croup)
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Low energy
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Stuffy or runny nose
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Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea.
Children at risk:
Contact a doctor if your child has any one or more of the symptoms above AND:-
Is less than 12 months old
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Was born prematurely and is less than 2 years old
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Has been in hospital within the last 3 months
- Becomes more drowsy than usual
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Has trouble feeding
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Develops a rash
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Develops noisy breathing or has trouble breathing
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Complains of pains in the chest
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Has chronic heart disease, cystic fibrosis or other chronic lung condition, asthma, diabetes, an organ transplant, cancer or leukaemia.
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I have almost got through my first week of school holidays. I have found that after just 1 term at school my 5 year old needs to be kept very occupied during the break.
I found a great School Holiday resource on the Kidspot website. It has your usually list of out & about things to do. But for those trying to save money, there is a great list of things & games to do at home. Including a list of young kids websites.
Definately worth a look- www.kidspot.com.au/129+163++_School-Holiday-Activities_As-a-family.htm
