QUOTE FOR THE WEEKEND:

“Have pumpkin pie instead of pecan pie. Even with a dollop of whipped cream, you’ll cut calories and sugar by at least a third. 2- Break physical activity up into smaller chunks so it fits into your schedule, like walking 10 minutes several times a day.  3- Schedule some “me” time every day—a nap, dog walk, or hot bath to get energy back for the next celebration.”.

CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention

QUOTE FOR FRIDAY:

“Toys are supposed to be fun and are an important part of any child’s development. But each year just under 200,000 of kids are treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries under 5.”

kidshealth.org

QUOTE FOR THURSDAY:

“Even though there is currently no cure for Crohn’s disease, there is a wide range of treatment options available.  Regarding Ulcerative Colitis, fortunately, there is a wide range of treatment options available that can help control ulcerative colitis (UC) as long as you stay on your treatment as prescribed.”

Chron’s and Colitis Foundation

 

QUOTE FOR WEDNESDAY:

“Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both major categories of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). IBD affects an estimated 1.6 million Americans.”
 
Chron’s&ColitisFoundation.org

QUOTE FOR MONDAY:

“In Crohn’s disease, there are healthy parts of the intestine mixed in between inflamed areas. In Ulcerative colitis, on the other hand, is continuous inflammation of the colon. Ulcerative colitis only affects the inner most lining of the colon while Crohn’s disease can occur in all the layers of the bowel walls.”

UCLA Health

QUOTE FOR THE WEEKEND:

“Blow your nose often and the right way, stay rested, gargle, drink hot fluids, take a steamy shower, apply cold or hot packs around your congested sinuses, sleep with a extra pillow under the head, and don’t fly unless necessary.”

8 Tips to treat Colds and the Flu by WEB M.D.

QUOTE FOR FRIDAY:

“With the absence of a flu vaccination last year, I did not take a flu shot; but there is still some immunity that carries over from year to year; but about every 30 years, there is a major change in the genetics of the flu virus.”

Michael Burgess (born 31 March 1946, is the Coroner of the Queen’s Household).

QUOTE FOR THURSDAY:

“With 30,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations from the seasonal flu, those numbers are certainly higher than what we’ve seen of the swine flu. Protecting yourself from both viruses is very important.”

Kristi Yamaguchi (born July 12, 1971) is an American figure skater. She was the 1992 Olympic Champion in ladies’ singles.