Advisory vs. Jollibee restaurant at Taft Avenue near corner P. Gil St., Manila
I was at said restaurant recently and I saw a live, moving fly at one of the dining tables.
about age and distractions and concentration
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081125/hl_afp/healthsenior_081125223020;_ylt=AvgNVWcS_5xLy0_Ic76LaeWJOrgF
Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood
http://www.commercialexploitation.org
Holiday Tips
http://www.commercialexploitation.org/holidayguide/membertips.htm
about metabolic syndrome risk
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081128/hl_nm/us_emetabolic_syndrome;_ylt=AqCOR9aSOmoRTWh4yKn0p.EQ.3QA
about physical function:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081128/hl_nm/us_extra_testosterone;_ylt=AkW0M.r2KQ7ri_u8mNsSgtQQ.3QA
Fri Nov 28, 1:49 pm ET
about baby formula:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081129/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/infant_formula;_ylt=ApTDV86feYh_UZYgrxONlk7VJRIF
about 3G Battery:
http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/27/how-to-double-the-life-of-your-iphone-3g-battery/
about battery in laptops:
http://www.dummies.com/
libraryspot web site
http://www.libraryspot.com/
What to do when your mother or father has poor memory:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/family/11/25/family.thanksgiving.alzheimers/index.html
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Security lapse on November 29, 2008, at entrance to Harrison Plaza mall at Malate, Manila.
Because of said security lapse, deadly weapons could have been brought into said building.
Also, the guard, at entrance to ShopWise store inside said mall, didn't inspect the luggage of a customer. Said luggage was large enough to contain deadly weapons.
About High Blood Pressure
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20081126/hl_hsn/healthtipbloodpressuretoohigh;
_ylt=AoH4etmudTckT90lb3qUqgMR.3QA
About Toxic Toys
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20081129/hl_hsn/bewareoftoxictoysthisholidayse
ason;_ylt=Agh5tj0yoPfqnVUOnjIAtY.3j7AB
about hand gels
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/11/28/superbugs.gel/index.html
November 26, 2008
FTC Rescinds Guidance from 1966 on Statements Concerning Tar and Nicotine Yields
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/11/cigarettetesting.shtm
The Federal Trade Commission has rescinded guidance issued in 1966 that generally permitted statements concerning tar and nicotine yields if they were based on the Cambridge Filter Method, sometimes called the FTC method. As a result, advertisers
should no longer use terms suggesting the FTC’s endorsement or approval of any specific test method. The Cambridge Filter Method is a machine-based test method that
“smokes” cigarettes according to a standard protocol. At the time the FTC issued its guidance, most public health officials believed that reducing the amount of “tar” produced by a cigarette could reduce a smoker’s risk of lung cancer. The Commission believed that giving consumers uniform, standardized information about tar and nicotine yields of cigarettes would help them make informed decisions about the
cigarettes they smoked. Today, however, the scientific consensus is that machine-based measurements of tar and nicotine yields based on the Cambridge Filter
Method do not provide meaningful information on the amounts of tar and nicotine smokers receive from cigarettes, and that the test method is sufficiently flawed to make statements of tar and nicotine yields as measured by the method unlikely to
help consumers make informed decisions. Thus, the underlying premise of the 1966 guidance is no longer valid. In addition, the Commission believes the statements of tar and nicotine yields as measured by this test method are confusing at best, and are likely to mislead consumers who believe they will get proportionately
less tar and nicotine from lower-rated cigarettes than from higher-rated brands. The Commission will not allow its stamp of approval on a test method that is confusing or
misleading to consumers. The Commission vote to rescind the guidance was 4-0, with Commissioners Pamela Jones Harbour and Jon Leibowitz issuing separate concurring
statements. In her statement, Commissioner Harbour wrote, “Now that the FTC has removed its apparent imprimatur from the testing method, I urge the scientific community to redouble its efforts. Scientists must develop a test that provides
consumers with a meaningful measure of the tar and nicotine yields of the
cigarettes they smoke. More importantly, I urge the next Congress to reintroduce S. 625, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.” In his statement,
Commissioner Leibowitz wrote, “Our action today ensures that tobacco companies may not wrap their misleading tar and nicotine ratings in a cloak of government sponsorship. Simply put, the FTC will not be a smokescreen for tobacco companies’
shameful marketing practices.”
(FYI Cigarette Testing)
Because of said security lapse, deadly weapons could have been brought into said building.
Also, the guard, at entrance to ShopWise store inside said mall, didn't inspect the luggage of a customer. Said luggage was large enough to contain deadly weapons.
About High Blood Pressure
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20081126/hl_hsn/healthtipbloodpressuretoohigh;
_ylt=AoH4etmudTckT90lb3qUqgMR.3QA
About Toxic Toys
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20081129/hl_hsn/bewareoftoxictoysthisholidayse
ason;_ylt=Agh5tj0yoPfqnVUOnjIAtY.3j7AB
about hand gels
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/11/28/superbugs.gel/index.html
November 26, 2008
FTC Rescinds Guidance from 1966 on Statements Concerning Tar and Nicotine Yields
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/11/cigarettetesting.shtm
The Federal Trade Commission has rescinded guidance issued in 1966 that generally permitted statements concerning tar and nicotine yields if they were based on the Cambridge Filter Method, sometimes called the FTC method. As a result, advertisers
should no longer use terms suggesting the FTC’s endorsement or approval of any specific test method. The Cambridge Filter Method is a machine-based test method that
“smokes” cigarettes according to a standard protocol. At the time the FTC issued its guidance, most public health officials believed that reducing the amount of “tar” produced by a cigarette could reduce a smoker’s risk of lung cancer. The Commission believed that giving consumers uniform, standardized information about tar and nicotine yields of cigarettes would help them make informed decisions about the
cigarettes they smoked. Today, however, the scientific consensus is that machine-based measurements of tar and nicotine yields based on the Cambridge Filter
Method do not provide meaningful information on the amounts of tar and nicotine smokers receive from cigarettes, and that the test method is sufficiently flawed to make statements of tar and nicotine yields as measured by the method unlikely to
help consumers make informed decisions. Thus, the underlying premise of the 1966 guidance is no longer valid. In addition, the Commission believes the statements of tar and nicotine yields as measured by this test method are confusing at best, and are likely to mislead consumers who believe they will get proportionately
less tar and nicotine from lower-rated cigarettes than from higher-rated brands. The Commission will not allow its stamp of approval on a test method that is confusing or
misleading to consumers. The Commission vote to rescind the guidance was 4-0, with Commissioners Pamela Jones Harbour and Jon Leibowitz issuing separate concurring
statements. In her statement, Commissioner Harbour wrote, “Now that the FTC has removed its apparent imprimatur from the testing method, I urge the scientific community to redouble its efforts. Scientists must develop a test that provides
consumers with a meaningful measure of the tar and nicotine yields of the
cigarettes they smoke. More importantly, I urge the next Congress to reintroduce S. 625, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.” In his statement,
Commissioner Leibowitz wrote, “Our action today ensures that tobacco companies may not wrap their misleading tar and nicotine ratings in a cloak of government sponsorship. Simply put, the FTC will not be a smokescreen for tobacco companies’
shameful marketing practices.”
(FYI Cigarette Testing)
Friday, November 28, 2008
Security lapses at: Ayala Center, Harrison Plaza mall, Robinsons Ermita, SM City Manila, Power Plant mall, Makati. Because of said lapses, deadly weapons could have been brought into said areas.
Several fast food stores in said areas did not have a visibly marked lane for senior citizens.
Ways to Stop Worrying
http://living.health.com/2008/11/01/3
-natural-ways-to-stop-worrying-now/
Jet Lag in Kids
http://pokedandprodded.health.com/2008/11/23/happier-holiday-travel-8-ways
-to-minimize-jet-lag-in-kids/
Foods and Pain
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/PainManagement/story?id=6334458&page=1
ageconcern web site
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/
About mouthwash and hospitals
http://www.medpagetoday.com/ProductAlert/OTC/9377
about Breaking medicine tablets
http://www.ismp.org/consumers/Penny.asp
web sites with information about
child medications:
pediatrics.about.com/
kidshealth.org/
http://www.stjude.org/stjude/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b993588865e70110VgnVCM1
000001e0215acRCRD&vgnextchannel=ad29a155fe033110VgnVCM1000001e0215acRCRD
http://www.childhooddisorders.com/children_medications.html
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/medication-children/http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_de
taillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZYLAKE03D&sub_cat=0
www.webmd.com/parenting/safe-use-of-medicine-for-children-8
http://www.cvshealthresources.com/topic/childmedsafety
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/medication.html
http://www.medicalert.org/Main/KidSmartPreventing.aspx
webmedia.nyp.org/childrensnyp/pdfs/tips_medications.pdf
http://www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/196_kid.html
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/childrens-health/immunizations-and-vaccinations/vaccine-safety/v
accinations-for-children-4-07/overview/0704_vaccinations-for-children_ov.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5501a1.htm
http://www.goodpeds.com/getdbfile.asp?id=81
www.childrensnyp.org/mschony/patients/patient-safety.htm
http://www.parentsmedguide.org/
www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/patient_guide/services/admissions.html
http://www.livemint.com/2008/10/27222200/OTC-drugs-risky-for-children.html
Drug Name Confusion_ Preventing Medication Errors
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2005/405_confusion.html
FDA Consumer magazine
July-August 2005 Issue
Drug Name Confusion: Preventing
Medication Errors
By Carol Rados
* The Problems
* The XYZs of Naming Drugs
* Satisfying the FDA
* Fixing the Problems
An 8-year-old died, it was suspected, after receiving methadone instead of
methylphenidate, a drug used to treat attention deficit disorders. A 19-year-old man showed signs of potentially fatal complications after he was given clozapine instead of olanzapine, two drugs used to treat schizophrenia. And a 50-year-old woman was hospitalized after taking Flomax, used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, instead of Volmax, used to relieve bronchospasm.
In each of these cases reported to the Food and Drug Administration, the names of the dispensed drugs looked or sounded like those that were prescribed. There have been others: Serzone, an antidepressant, for Seroquel, used to treat schizophrenia, and iodine for Lodine, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Adverse events that can occur when drugs are dispensed as the wrong medications underscore the need for clear interpretation and better communication between the doctors who write prescriptions and the pharmacists who fill them. The FDA says that about 10 percent of all medication errors reported result from drug name confusion.
"These errors are not usually due to incompetence," says Carol A. Holquist, R.Ph., director of the Division of Medication Errors and Technical Support in the FDA's Office of Drug Safety. "But they are so underreported because people are afraid of the blame." Errors occur at all levels of the medication-use system, from prescribing to dispensing, Holquist says, which is why those people who receive the
prescriptions must take action, too.
"Everybody has a role in minimizing medication errors," she says.The Problems
Medication errors can occur between brand names, generic names, and
brand-to-generic names like Toradol and tramadol. But sometimes, medication errors involve more than just name similarities. Abbreviations, acronyms, dose
designations, and other symbols used in medication prescribing also have the potential for causing problems. For example, the abbreviation "D/C" means both "discharge" and "discontinue." The National Coordinating Council for Medication
Error Reporting and Prevention (NCCMERP) notes that patients' medications have been stopped prematurely when D/C--intended to mean discharge--was misinterpreted as
discontinue because it was followed by a list of drugs.Illegible handwriting, unfamiliarity with drug names, newly available products, similar packaging or
labeling, and incorrect selection of a similar name from a computerized product list, all compound the problem. And, although some drug names and symbols may not necessarily sound alike or look alike, they could cause confusion in prescribing errors when handwritten or communicated verbally, according to the United
States Pharmacopeia (USP). For example, Holquist says that several errors have occurred involving mix-ups with the oral diabetes drug Avandia and the
anticoagulant Coumadin. Although they don't look similar when typed or printed, the names have been confused with each other when poorly written in cursive. The first "A" in Avandia, if not fully formed, can look like a "C," and the final "a" has appeared to be an "n." The XYZs of Naming Drugs Names are part of developing a new
drug. And coming up with a catchy, snappy moniker that distinguishes one drug from another isn't easy. For the most part, drug companies want a name that will boost sales, while consumers long for some indication from the name of what the drug does.
The FDA, however, won't allow names that imply medical claims, suggest a use for which a drug isn't approved, or promise more than they can deliver. Naming a drug can be as complicated as creating a rhythmic cacophony of unpronounceable syllables and
emphatic-sounding letters, such as C and P. Other naming strategies include letters that when strung together sound like something high-tech--think Zyprexa, Lexapro,
and Xanax. But whether it's the sound of certain letters that manufacturers like, or
the vision that a name conjures up, the FDA says that selection must take into account concerns for reducing errors and for avoiding trademark infringement.
Because of today's tough trademark requirements, many drug companies are turning to a growing industry of "naming" consultants for the task. These consultants are charged with creating a unique name that will appeal to both doctors and patients,
particularly given the recent surge in direct-to-consumer advertising. "Global companies want a name to be a worldwide mark," says Doug Kapp, vice president of brand strategy at RTi-DFD, a market research company in Stamford, Conn. In helping
pharmaceutical companies set their products apart from others, Kapp says his company recognizes that the name must resonate with the market target and also must pass worldwide trademark requirements.That recognition, he says, drove his company to develop "relational asemantics," a name-generation process that assists physicians in
identifying the nature of a drug.
Several fast food stores in said areas did not have a visibly marked lane for senior citizens.
Ways to Stop Worrying
http://living.health.com/2008/11/01/3
-natural-ways-to-stop-worrying-now/
Jet Lag in Kids
http://pokedandprodded.health.com/2008/11/23/happier-holiday-travel-8-ways
-to-minimize-jet-lag-in-kids/
Foods and Pain
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/PainManagement/story?id=6334458&page=1
ageconcern web site
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/
About mouthwash and hospitals
http://www.medpagetoday.com/ProductAlert/OTC/9377
about Breaking medicine tablets
http://www.ismp.org/consumers/Penny.asp
web sites with information about
child medications:
pediatrics.about.com/
kidshealth.org/
http://www.stjude.org/stjude/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b993588865e70110VgnVCM1
000001e0215acRCRD&vgnextchannel=ad29a155fe033110VgnVCM1000001e0215acRCRD
http://www.childhooddisorders.com/children_medications.html
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/medication-children/http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_de
taillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZYLAKE03D&sub_cat=0
www.webmd.com/parenting/safe-use-of-medicine-for-children-8
http://www.cvshealthresources.com/topic/childmedsafety
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/medication.html
http://www.medicalert.org/Main/KidSmartPreventing.aspx
webmedia.nyp.org/childrensnyp/pdfs/tips_medications.pdf
http://www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/196_kid.html
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/childrens-health/immunizations-and-vaccinations/vaccine-safety/v
accinations-for-children-4-07/overview/0704_vaccinations-for-children_ov.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5501a1.htm
http://www.goodpeds.com/getdbfile.asp?id=81
www.childrensnyp.org/mschony/patients/patient-safety.htm
http://www.parentsmedguide.org/
www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/patient_guide/services/admissions.html
http://www.livemint.com/2008/10/27222200/OTC-drugs-risky-for-children.html
Drug Name Confusion_ Preventing Medication Errors
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2005/405_confusion.html
FDA Consumer magazine
July-August 2005 Issue
Drug Name Confusion: Preventing
Medication Errors
By Carol Rados
* The Problems
* The XYZs of Naming Drugs
* Satisfying the FDA
* Fixing the Problems
An 8-year-old died, it was suspected, after receiving methadone instead of
methylphenidate, a drug used to treat attention deficit disorders. A 19-year-old man showed signs of potentially fatal complications after he was given clozapine instead of olanzapine, two drugs used to treat schizophrenia. And a 50-year-old woman was hospitalized after taking Flomax, used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, instead of Volmax, used to relieve bronchospasm.
In each of these cases reported to the Food and Drug Administration, the names of the dispensed drugs looked or sounded like those that were prescribed. There have been others: Serzone, an antidepressant, for Seroquel, used to treat schizophrenia, and iodine for Lodine, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Adverse events that can occur when drugs are dispensed as the wrong medications underscore the need for clear interpretation and better communication between the doctors who write prescriptions and the pharmacists who fill them. The FDA says that about 10 percent of all medication errors reported result from drug name confusion.
"These errors are not usually due to incompetence," says Carol A. Holquist, R.Ph., director of the Division of Medication Errors and Technical Support in the FDA's Office of Drug Safety. "But they are so underreported because people are afraid of the blame." Errors occur at all levels of the medication-use system, from prescribing to dispensing, Holquist says, which is why those people who receive the
prescriptions must take action, too.
"Everybody has a role in minimizing medication errors," she says.The Problems
Medication errors can occur between brand names, generic names, and
brand-to-generic names like Toradol and tramadol. But sometimes, medication errors involve more than just name similarities. Abbreviations, acronyms, dose
designations, and other symbols used in medication prescribing also have the potential for causing problems. For example, the abbreviation "D/C" means both "discharge" and "discontinue." The National Coordinating Council for Medication
Error Reporting and Prevention (NCCMERP) notes that patients' medications have been stopped prematurely when D/C--intended to mean discharge--was misinterpreted as
discontinue because it was followed by a list of drugs.Illegible handwriting, unfamiliarity with drug names, newly available products, similar packaging or
labeling, and incorrect selection of a similar name from a computerized product list, all compound the problem. And, although some drug names and symbols may not necessarily sound alike or look alike, they could cause confusion in prescribing errors when handwritten or communicated verbally, according to the United
States Pharmacopeia (USP). For example, Holquist says that several errors have occurred involving mix-ups with the oral diabetes drug Avandia and the
anticoagulant Coumadin. Although they don't look similar when typed or printed, the names have been confused with each other when poorly written in cursive. The first "A" in Avandia, if not fully formed, can look like a "C," and the final "a" has appeared to be an "n." The XYZs of Naming Drugs Names are part of developing a new
drug. And coming up with a catchy, snappy moniker that distinguishes one drug from another isn't easy. For the most part, drug companies want a name that will boost sales, while consumers long for some indication from the name of what the drug does.
The FDA, however, won't allow names that imply medical claims, suggest a use for which a drug isn't approved, or promise more than they can deliver. Naming a drug can be as complicated as creating a rhythmic cacophony of unpronounceable syllables and
emphatic-sounding letters, such as C and P. Other naming strategies include letters that when strung together sound like something high-tech--think Zyprexa, Lexapro,
and Xanax. But whether it's the sound of certain letters that manufacturers like, or
the vision that a name conjures up, the FDA says that selection must take into account concerns for reducing errors and for avoiding trademark infringement.
Because of today's tough trademark requirements, many drug companies are turning to a growing industry of "naming" consultants for the task. These consultants are charged with creating a unique name that will appeal to both doctors and patients,
particularly given the recent surge in direct-to-consumer advertising. "Global companies want a name to be a worldwide mark," says Doug Kapp, vice president of brand strategy at RTi-DFD, a market research company in Stamford, Conn. In helping
pharmaceutical companies set their products apart from others, Kapp says his company recognizes that the name must resonate with the market target and also must pass worldwide trademark requirements.That recognition, he says, drove his company to develop "relational asemantics," a name-generation process that assists physicians in
identifying the nature of a drug.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Advisory re the Landmark
at Ayala Center, Makati. On November 26, 2008, deadly weapons could have been brought into said building because security guard at an entrance of said building didn't inspect my waist bag, etc., which were large enough to contain said objects.
In the afternoon of said date, I asked a person, at what was identified as the customer service of the Landmark supermarket , to show me the lane for senior citizens at said store. She pointed to two lanes at said store, but said lanes did not bear any visible indications that said lanes were for senior citizens.
Also an employee of said store, at what was identified as lane 4 of said store, gave me less money change than I was entitled to.
Advisory re Taguig
Public service advisory to people: who live in Taguig, who are thinking of going to Taguig. Details and evidence available.
PNRC warns vs. buying new appliances for holidays
The Philippine National Red Cross cautioned the public against the dangers of buying new appiliances or additional electrical home equipment this holiday season.
Benjamin Delfin, PNRC safety services manager, that with new appliances or electrical equipment, homeowners could overload electrical circuits and cause fires.
"Fires can even occur in houses equipped with circuit breakers especially if the homeowners do not upgrade their electrical connection," he said.
According to Delfin, having a a circuit breaker makes homeowners feel safe, but most do not know that their is a need to upgrade their electrical connections once they start buying additional appliances.
"The tendency is people do not like to upgrade (when they already install circuit breakers). If their 30-ampere fuse trips because of overload, they only change it with a 60-ampere fuse, which is not enough," he said.
In upgrading the electrical connection, Delfin said homeowners should have their electrical wires checked" not just by any electricuan but by a licenses electrician."
Delfin also issued the following reminders to avoid fires:
Avoid electrical overloading
Unplug all electrical appliances after every use.
Check all electrical installations regularly.
Check gas stoves and liquefied petroleum gas tanks for leaks.
Keep children away from flammable liquids, lighters and matches.
Avoid smoking in bed.
Ensure you have a pre-fire plan at your residence or office.
Do not leave lighted mosquito coils unattended.
Always take extra precautions when cooking.
Never lighted candles unattended.
Do not throw lighted cigar or cigarette butts on dried leaves and garbage.
Strictly obey the no smoking signs.
Maintain proper housekeeping to eliminate fire hazards.
Check fire protection gadgets or devices of appliances and equipment regularly.
Be fire-safety conscious.
web sites with free useful information:
Columbia Encyclopedia
http://www.bartleby.com/65/
smallstep web site
http://www.smallstep.gov/
cutting job stress:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4274590.stm
Cutting Down on Salt
http://www.bhf.org.uk/keeping_your_heart_healthy/healthy_eating/cutting_down_on_salt.aspx
Eating Tips for Parents
http://www.bhf.org.uk/keeping_your_heart_healthy/healthy_eating/eating_tips_for_parents.aspx
Healthy Eating
http://www.bhf.org.uk/keeping_your_heart_healthy/healthy_eating.aspx
about job loss:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5098250.stm
How much physical activity do children need?
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/children.html
Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day.
This may sound like a lot, but don't worry! Your child may already be meeting the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. And, you'll soon discover all the easy and enjoyable ways to help your child meet the recommendations. Encourage your child to participate in activities that are age-appropriate, enjoyable and offer variety! Just make sure your child or adolescent is doing three types of physical activity:
1. Aerobic Activity
Aerobic activity should make up most of your child's 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day. This can include either moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, or vigorous-intensity activity, such as running. Be sure to include vigorous-intensity aerobic activity on at least 3 days per week.
2. Muscle Strengthening weight training
Include muscle strengthening activities, such as gymnastics or push-ups, at least 3 days per week as part of your child's 60 or more minutes.
3. Bone Strengthening
Include bone strengthening activities, such as jumping rope or running, at least 3 days per week as part of your child's 60 or more minutes.
1. As a rule of thumb, on a scale of 0 to 10, where sitting is a 0 and the highest level of activity is a 10, moderate-intensity activity is a 5 or 6. When your son does moderate-intensity activity, his heart will beat faster than normal and he will breathe harder than normal. Vigorous-intensity activity is a level 7 or 8. When your son does vigorous-intensity activity, his heart will beat much faster than normal and he will breathe much harder than normal.
2. Another way to judge intensity is to think about the activity your child is doing and compare it to the average child. What amount of intensity would the average child use? For example, when your daughter walks to school with friends each morning, she's probably doing moderate-intensity aerobic activity. But while she is at school, when she runs, or chases others by playing tag during recess, she's probably doing vigorous-intensity activity.
What do you mean by "age-appropriate" activities?
Some physical activity is better-suited for children than adolescents. For example, children do not usually need formal muscle-strengthening programs, such as lifting weights. Younger children usually strengthen their muscles when they do gymnastics, play on a jungle gym or climb trees. As children grow older and become adolescents, they may start structured weight programs. For example, they may do these types of programs along with their football or basketball team practice.
at Ayala Center, Makati. On November 26, 2008, deadly weapons could have been brought into said building because security guard at an entrance of said building didn't inspect my waist bag, etc., which were large enough to contain said objects.
In the afternoon of said date, I asked a person, at what was identified as the customer service of the Landmark supermarket , to show me the lane for senior citizens at said store. She pointed to two lanes at said store, but said lanes did not bear any visible indications that said lanes were for senior citizens.
Also an employee of said store, at what was identified as lane 4 of said store, gave me less money change than I was entitled to.
Advisory re Taguig
Public service advisory to people: who live in Taguig, who are thinking of going to Taguig. Details and evidence available.
PNRC warns vs. buying new appliances for holidays
The Philippine National Red Cross cautioned the public against the dangers of buying new appiliances or additional electrical home equipment this holiday season.
Benjamin Delfin, PNRC safety services manager, that with new appliances or electrical equipment, homeowners could overload electrical circuits and cause fires.
"Fires can even occur in houses equipped with circuit breakers especially if the homeowners do not upgrade their electrical connection," he said.
According to Delfin, having a a circuit breaker makes homeowners feel safe, but most do not know that their is a need to upgrade their electrical connections once they start buying additional appliances.
"The tendency is people do not like to upgrade (when they already install circuit breakers). If their 30-ampere fuse trips because of overload, they only change it with a 60-ampere fuse, which is not enough," he said.
In upgrading the electrical connection, Delfin said homeowners should have their electrical wires checked" not just by any electricuan but by a licenses electrician."
Delfin also issued the following reminders to avoid fires:
Avoid electrical overloading
Unplug all electrical appliances after every use.
Check all electrical installations regularly.
Check gas stoves and liquefied petroleum gas tanks for leaks.
Keep children away from flammable liquids, lighters and matches.
Avoid smoking in bed.
Ensure you have a pre-fire plan at your residence or office.
Do not leave lighted mosquito coils unattended.
Always take extra precautions when cooking.
Never lighted candles unattended.
Do not throw lighted cigar or cigarette butts on dried leaves and garbage.
Strictly obey the no smoking signs.
Maintain proper housekeeping to eliminate fire hazards.
Check fire protection gadgets or devices of appliances and equipment regularly.
Be fire-safety conscious.
web sites with free useful information:
Columbia Encyclopedia
http://www.bartleby.com/65/
smallstep web site
http://www.smallstep.gov/
cutting job stress:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4274590.stm
Cutting Down on Salt
http://www.bhf.org.uk/keeping_your_heart_healthy/healthy_eating/cutting_down_on_salt.aspx
Eating Tips for Parents
http://www.bhf.org.uk/keeping_your_heart_healthy/healthy_eating/eating_tips_for_parents.aspx
Healthy Eating
http://www.bhf.org.uk/keeping_your_heart_healthy/healthy_eating.aspx
about job loss:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5098250.stm
How much physical activity do children need?
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/children.html
Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day.
This may sound like a lot, but don't worry! Your child may already be meeting the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. And, you'll soon discover all the easy and enjoyable ways to help your child meet the recommendations. Encourage your child to participate in activities that are age-appropriate, enjoyable and offer variety! Just make sure your child or adolescent is doing three types of physical activity:
1. Aerobic Activity
Aerobic activity should make up most of your child's 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day. This can include either moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, or vigorous-intensity activity, such as running. Be sure to include vigorous-intensity aerobic activity on at least 3 days per week.
2. Muscle Strengthening weight training
Include muscle strengthening activities, such as gymnastics or push-ups, at least 3 days per week as part of your child's 60 or more minutes.
3. Bone Strengthening
Include bone strengthening activities, such as jumping rope or running, at least 3 days per week as part of your child's 60 or more minutes.
1. As a rule of thumb, on a scale of 0 to 10, where sitting is a 0 and the highest level of activity is a 10, moderate-intensity activity is a 5 or 6. When your son does moderate-intensity activity, his heart will beat faster than normal and he will breathe harder than normal. Vigorous-intensity activity is a level 7 or 8. When your son does vigorous-intensity activity, his heart will beat much faster than normal and he will breathe much harder than normal.
2. Another way to judge intensity is to think about the activity your child is doing and compare it to the average child. What amount of intensity would the average child use? For example, when your daughter walks to school with friends each morning, she's probably doing moderate-intensity aerobic activity. But while she is at school, when she runs, or chases others by playing tag during recess, she's probably doing vigorous-intensity activity.
What do you mean by "age-appropriate" activities?
Some physical activity is better-suited for children than adolescents. For example, children do not usually need formal muscle-strengthening programs, such as lifting weights. Younger children usually strengthen their muscles when they do gymnastics, play on a jungle gym or climb trees. As children grow older and become adolescents, they may start structured weight programs. For example, they may do these types of programs along with their football or basketball team practice.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets
http://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/Vitamin_and_Mineral_Supplement_
Fact_sheets.aspx#f
dangers in the kitchen
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7734939.stm
Babies and forward-facing buggies
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081121/hl_afp/lifestylehealthbritainchildren;_ylt=AmYpBEjX_.sIxa2JitTaWCnVJRIF
about vitamins
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/13/ep.vitamin.primer/index.html
Hairspray and birth defect
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7741998.stm
Common Misconceptions
http://www.familyfirst.com/wikipedia _list_of_common_misco.html
about teens' sexual health
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081117/hl_nm/us_counseling_alcohol;_ylt=Aluk66MusNDmcfOaZr4AQWvVJRIF
fast-food TV ads and obesity
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081120/ap_on_he_me/med_tv_ads_obesity;_ylt=AmwcDWoBIudCLxrJVKwHtJDVJRIF
http://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/Vitamin_and_Mineral_Supplement_
Fact_sheets.aspx#f
dangers in the kitchen
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7734939.stm
Babies and forward-facing buggies
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081121/hl_afp/lifestylehealthbritainchildren;_ylt=AmYpBEjX_.sIxa2JitTaWCnVJRIF
about vitamins
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/13/ep.vitamin.primer/index.html
Hairspray and birth defect
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7741998.stm
Common Misconceptions
http://www.familyfirst.com/wikipedia _list_of_common_misco.html
about teens' sexual health
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081117/hl_nm/us_counseling_alcohol;_ylt=Aluk66MusNDmcfOaZr4AQWvVJRIF
fast-food TV ads and obesity
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081120/ap_on_he_me/med_tv_ads_obesity;_ylt=AmwcDWoBIudCLxrJVKwHtJDVJRIF
Saturday, November 22, 2008
public service advisory concerning
Nora Dela Rosa clinic, with address identified as G/F, 427 Martinez St., Mandaluyong City. An ad regarding said clinic was published on November 22, 2008 in the November
22, 2008 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper. Said ad contained the following words: "ONLY NORA DELA ROSA GUARANTEES RESULTS . . . Cosmetic surgery by a certified plastic surgeon." For their own benefit, it will be advantageous for
prospective customers of said clinic to, before patronizing said clinic, require the following from said clinic: full written details about said alleged: guaranty, certified plastic surgeon. What is the complete name of said alleged plastic surgeon?
Where did said alleged plastic surgeon obtain his/her diploma? What was his/her grade in the government exam? Where did he/she train? Proof, if any, that he/she is a member of the association of plastic surgeons, Etc.
customer advisory regarding PLDT WeROAM service ad which was published in the
November 22, 2008 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper. Said ad contained the following claim: "PLDT Landline and Landline Plus subscribers can get WeROAM's
wireless broadband Internet with speeds up to 2Mbps. FREE WIFI with airborne access" For their own benefit, it will be advantageous for prospective customers to require said corporation to provide them with (1)certification,if any, that access to the Internet through said WeROAM's wireless broadband Internet service, reached a speed of 2Mbps. (2) certification, from an unbiased authoritative entity that said access
to the Internet through said WeROAM's wireless broadband Internet service,
reached a speed of 2Mbps. (3) the following details regarding said alleged access to the Internet at said speed: (a) when and where did said alleged access occur; (b) a
complete list of the hardware used; (c) a complete list of the software used; (d) what was the destination service? (4) a complete list of airborne access hot spots.
Advisory re Tirta Spa, Sitio Malabunot, Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
It is beneficial for prospective customers of said spa to obtain the following before patronizing said spa: (1) a complete list of the services offered by said spa and the prices for said services; (2) proof, if any, that said spa has its own water
supply and power supply; (3) proof, if any, that spa has appropriately
trained employees; (4) complete information as to how the Consumers Union of the Philippines allegedly chose said spa to be one of its awardees. An article regarding said spa was published in the November 22, 2008 issue of the Manila Bulletin
newspaper. Said article contained the statement: "ensuring ultimate
satisfaction for each client." If a client of said spa is not ultimately
satisfied with the service of said spa, will the management of said spa refund said client?
check out the following web sites:
adidap web site
http://www.adidap.com/
charleshudson web site
http://www.charlesandhudson.com/
hometips web site
http://www.hometips.com/
About Jet Lag
http://traveleasy.specials.about.com/
infobarrel web site
http://www.infobarrel.com/
firstscience web site
http://www.firstscience.com/
myths about pain
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/
Nora Dela Rosa clinic, with address identified as G/F, 427 Martinez St., Mandaluyong City. An ad regarding said clinic was published on November 22, 2008 in the November
22, 2008 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper. Said ad contained the following words: "ONLY NORA DELA ROSA GUARANTEES RESULTS . . . Cosmetic surgery by a certified plastic surgeon." For their own benefit, it will be advantageous for
prospective customers of said clinic to, before patronizing said clinic, require the following from said clinic: full written details about said alleged: guaranty, certified plastic surgeon. What is the complete name of said alleged plastic surgeon?
Where did said alleged plastic surgeon obtain his/her diploma? What was his/her grade in the government exam? Where did he/she train? Proof, if any, that he/she is a member of the association of plastic surgeons, Etc.
customer advisory regarding PLDT WeROAM service ad which was published in the
November 22, 2008 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper. Said ad contained the following claim: "PLDT Landline and Landline Plus subscribers can get WeROAM's
wireless broadband Internet with speeds up to 2Mbps. FREE WIFI with airborne access" For their own benefit, it will be advantageous for prospective customers to require said corporation to provide them with (1)certification,if any, that access to the Internet through said WeROAM's wireless broadband Internet service, reached a speed of 2Mbps. (2) certification, from an unbiased authoritative entity that said access
to the Internet through said WeROAM's wireless broadband Internet service,
reached a speed of 2Mbps. (3) the following details regarding said alleged access to the Internet at said speed: (a) when and where did said alleged access occur; (b) a
complete list of the hardware used; (c) a complete list of the software used; (d) what was the destination service? (4) a complete list of airborne access hot spots.
Advisory re Tirta Spa, Sitio Malabunot, Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
It is beneficial for prospective customers of said spa to obtain the following before patronizing said spa: (1) a complete list of the services offered by said spa and the prices for said services; (2) proof, if any, that said spa has its own water
supply and power supply; (3) proof, if any, that spa has appropriately
trained employees; (4) complete information as to how the Consumers Union of the Philippines allegedly chose said spa to be one of its awardees. An article regarding said spa was published in the November 22, 2008 issue of the Manila Bulletin
newspaper. Said article contained the statement: "ensuring ultimate
satisfaction for each client." If a client of said spa is not ultimately
satisfied with the service of said spa, will the management of said spa refund said client?
check out the following web sites:
adidap web site
http://www.adidap.com/
charleshudson web site
http://www.charlesandhudson.com/
hometips web site
http://www.hometips.com/
About Jet Lag
http://traveleasy.specials.about.com/
infobarrel web site
http://www.infobarrel.com/
firstscience web site
http://www.firstscience.com/
myths about pain
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/
Friday, November 21, 2008
Holiday Decoration Safety Tips
Holiday Decoration Safety Tips:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/611.pdf -
Trees
Many artificial trees are fire resistant. If you buy one, look for a statement specifying this protection. A fresh tree will stay green longer and be less of a fire hazard than a dry tree. To check for freshness, remember: A fresh tree is green. Fresh needles are hard to pull from branches. When bent between your fingers, fresh needles do not break. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin. When the trunk of a tree is bounced on the ground, a shower of falling needles shows that tree is too dry. Place tree away from heat sources. Heated rooms dry trees out rapidly, creating fire hazards. Cut off about two inches of the trunk to expose fresh wood for better water absorption. Trim away branches as necessary to set tree trunk in the base of a sturdy, water-holding stand with wide spread feet. Keep the stand filled with water while the tree is indoors. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways. Use thin guy-wires to secure a large tree to walls or ceiling. These wires are almost invisible.
“Snow”
Artificial snow sprays can irritate lungs if inhaled. To avoid injury, read container labels; follow directions carefully.
Lights
Indoors or outside, use only lights that have been tested for safety. Identify these by the label from an independent testing laboratory. Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Discard damaged sets or repair them before using. Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house, walls or other firm support to protect from wind damage. Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord. Turn off all lights on trees and other decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. Lights could short and start a fire. Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.
The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and any person touching a branch could be electrocuted! To avoid this danger, use colored spotlights above or beside a tree, never fastened onto it! Keep “bubbling” lights away from children. These lights with their bright colors and bubbling movement can tempt curious children to break candle-shaped glass, which can cut, and attempt to drink liquid, which contains a hazardous chemical.
Holiday Decoration Safety Tips from CPSC
Trees, lights, and fireplaces a festive mix for disaster
Dateline: The Holiday Season
Before crawling up on the roof to string the Christmas lights, you need to know that every year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 12,500 people for injuries, such as falls, cuts and shocks, related to holiday lights, decorations and Christmas trees, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
In addition, warns CPSC, candles start about 11,600 each year, resulting in 150 deaths, 1,200 injuries and $173 million in property loss. Christmas trees are involved in about 300 fires annually, resulting in 10 deaths, 30 injuries and an average of more than $10 million in property loss and damage.
"Sometimes people are having such a nice time during the holidays that they forget to extinguish candles," said CPSC Chairman Hal Stratton. "Always put out lit candles before leaving a room or going to bed. Always keep burning candles within sight. Also, make sure your holiday lights bear the mark of a recognized testing lab to show they meet safety standards."
CPSC tips to make your holiday a safe one:
Trees:
* When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Resistant." Although this label does not mean the tree won't catch fire, it does indicate the tree will resist burning and should extinguish quickly.
* When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and do not break when bent between your fingers. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should not lose many needles.
* When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces and radiators. Because heated rooms dry live trees out rapidly, be sure to keep the stand filled with water. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways.
Lights:
* Indoors or outside, use only lights that have been tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory, which indicates conformance with safety standards. Use only lights that have fused plugs.
* Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections, and throw out damaged sets. Always replace burned-out bulbs promptly with the same wattage bulbs.
* Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord. Make sure the extension cord is rated for the intended use.
* Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a person touching a branch could be electrocuted.
* Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use.
* Stay away from power or feeder lines leading from utility poles into older homes.
* Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls, or other firm supports to protect the lights from wind damage. Use only insulated staples to hold strings in place, not nails or tacks. Or, run strings of lights through hooks (available at hardware stores).
* Turn off all holiday lights when you go to bed or leave the house. The lights could short out and start a fire.
* Use caution when removing outdoor holiday lights. Never pull or tug on lights - they could unravel and inadvertently wrap around power lines.
* Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). Portable outdoor GFCIs can be purchased where electrical supplies are sold. GFCIs can be installed permanently to household circuits by a qualified electrician.
Decorations:
* Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or nonleaded metals. Leaded materials are hazardous if ingested by children.
* Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. Always use non-flammable holders, and place candles where they will not be knocked down.
* In homes with small children, take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable, keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children to avoid the child swallowing or inhaling small pieces, and avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food that may tempt a child to eat them.
* Wear gloves to avoid eye and skin irritation while decorating with spun glass "angel hair."
* Follow container directions carefully to avoid lung irritation while decorating with artificial snow sprays.
http://www.christmaslightsanddecorations.com/
http://extension.usu.edu/
http://www.associatedcontent.com/
http://www.nt.gov.au/powerwater/factsheets/safety/safety_tip_xmas_lights.html
10 Safety tips for Christmas lights
1. If you are not experienced or are unsure of what you are doing, contact a licensed electrician.
2. Don’t overload your power points or power boards.
3. Don’t use damaged or broken switches, power points, plugs or leads.
4. If you are reusing Christmas lights, check their condition and replace any broken bulbs with those specified in the manufacturers instructions.
5. Keep tinsel away from power boards and wall sockets. Tinsel is made of metal foil and can conduct electricity.
6. Put the lights on your tree first, then add other decorations afterwards to ensure tinsel is kept away from the lights.
7. Keep extension cords clear of areas in the home where people walk and avoid feeding electrical leads through windows and doors.
8. For your outdoor decorations, use lighting products specifically designed for external use.
Indoor lights are less durable and are not designed to cope with the weather in the same way as outdoor lights.
9. Check that outdoor lights are away from overhead powerlines leading to your house.
10. Turn your Christmas lights off when you’re not at home.
http://home-lighting.suite101.com/
http://www.infobarrel.com/
http://www.powerofone.ie/
http://www.charlesandhudson.com/
http://www.hometips.com/
http://www.essortment.com/
http://www.christmaslightco.com/
http://festivals.iloveindia.com/
http://parentingteens.about.com/
http://interiordec.about.com/
http://usgovinfo.about.com/
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/611.pdf -
Trees
Many artificial trees are fire resistant. If you buy one, look for a statement specifying this protection. A fresh tree will stay green longer and be less of a fire hazard than a dry tree. To check for freshness, remember: A fresh tree is green. Fresh needles are hard to pull from branches. When bent between your fingers, fresh needles do not break. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin. When the trunk of a tree is bounced on the ground, a shower of falling needles shows that tree is too dry. Place tree away from heat sources. Heated rooms dry trees out rapidly, creating fire hazards. Cut off about two inches of the trunk to expose fresh wood for better water absorption. Trim away branches as necessary to set tree trunk in the base of a sturdy, water-holding stand with wide spread feet. Keep the stand filled with water while the tree is indoors. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways. Use thin guy-wires to secure a large tree to walls or ceiling. These wires are almost invisible.
“Snow”
Artificial snow sprays can irritate lungs if inhaled. To avoid injury, read container labels; follow directions carefully.
Lights
Indoors or outside, use only lights that have been tested for safety. Identify these by the label from an independent testing laboratory. Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Discard damaged sets or repair them before using. Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house, walls or other firm support to protect from wind damage. Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord. Turn off all lights on trees and other decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. Lights could short and start a fire. Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.
The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and any person touching a branch could be electrocuted! To avoid this danger, use colored spotlights above or beside a tree, never fastened onto it! Keep “bubbling” lights away from children. These lights with their bright colors and bubbling movement can tempt curious children to break candle-shaped glass, which can cut, and attempt to drink liquid, which contains a hazardous chemical.
Holiday Decoration Safety Tips from CPSC
Trees, lights, and fireplaces a festive mix for disaster
Dateline: The Holiday Season
Before crawling up on the roof to string the Christmas lights, you need to know that every year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 12,500 people for injuries, such as falls, cuts and shocks, related to holiday lights, decorations and Christmas trees, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
In addition, warns CPSC, candles start about 11,600 each year, resulting in 150 deaths, 1,200 injuries and $173 million in property loss. Christmas trees are involved in about 300 fires annually, resulting in 10 deaths, 30 injuries and an average of more than $10 million in property loss and damage.
"Sometimes people are having such a nice time during the holidays that they forget to extinguish candles," said CPSC Chairman Hal Stratton. "Always put out lit candles before leaving a room or going to bed. Always keep burning candles within sight. Also, make sure your holiday lights bear the mark of a recognized testing lab to show they meet safety standards."
CPSC tips to make your holiday a safe one:
Trees:
* When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Resistant." Although this label does not mean the tree won't catch fire, it does indicate the tree will resist burning and should extinguish quickly.
* When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and do not break when bent between your fingers. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should not lose many needles.
* When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces and radiators. Because heated rooms dry live trees out rapidly, be sure to keep the stand filled with water. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways.
Lights:
* Indoors or outside, use only lights that have been tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory, which indicates conformance with safety standards. Use only lights that have fused plugs.
* Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections, and throw out damaged sets. Always replace burned-out bulbs promptly with the same wattage bulbs.
* Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord. Make sure the extension cord is rated for the intended use.
* Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a person touching a branch could be electrocuted.
* Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use.
* Stay away from power or feeder lines leading from utility poles into older homes.
* Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls, or other firm supports to protect the lights from wind damage. Use only insulated staples to hold strings in place, not nails or tacks. Or, run strings of lights through hooks (available at hardware stores).
* Turn off all holiday lights when you go to bed or leave the house. The lights could short out and start a fire.
* Use caution when removing outdoor holiday lights. Never pull or tug on lights - they could unravel and inadvertently wrap around power lines.
* Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). Portable outdoor GFCIs can be purchased where electrical supplies are sold. GFCIs can be installed permanently to household circuits by a qualified electrician.
Decorations:
* Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or nonleaded metals. Leaded materials are hazardous if ingested by children.
* Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. Always use non-flammable holders, and place candles where they will not be knocked down.
* In homes with small children, take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable, keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children to avoid the child swallowing or inhaling small pieces, and avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food that may tempt a child to eat them.
* Wear gloves to avoid eye and skin irritation while decorating with spun glass "angel hair."
* Follow container directions carefully to avoid lung irritation while decorating with artificial snow sprays.
http://www.christmaslightsanddecorations.com/
http://extension.usu.edu/
http://www.associatedcontent.com/
http://www.nt.gov.au/powerwater/factsheets/safety/safety_tip_xmas_lights.html
10 Safety tips for Christmas lights
1. If you are not experienced or are unsure of what you are doing, contact a licensed electrician.
2. Don’t overload your power points or power boards.
3. Don’t use damaged or broken switches, power points, plugs or leads.
4. If you are reusing Christmas lights, check their condition and replace any broken bulbs with those specified in the manufacturers instructions.
5. Keep tinsel away from power boards and wall sockets. Tinsel is made of metal foil and can conduct electricity.
6. Put the lights on your tree first, then add other decorations afterwards to ensure tinsel is kept away from the lights.
7. Keep extension cords clear of areas in the home where people walk and avoid feeding electrical leads through windows and doors.
8. For your outdoor decorations, use lighting products specifically designed for external use.
Indoor lights are less durable and are not designed to cope with the weather in the same way as outdoor lights.
9. Check that outdoor lights are away from overhead powerlines leading to your house.
10. Turn your Christmas lights off when you’re not at home.
http://home-lighting.suite101.com/
http://www.infobarrel.com/
http://www.powerofone.ie/
http://www.charlesandhudson.com/
http://www.hometips.com/
http://www.essortment.com/
http://www.christmaslightco.com/
http://festivals.iloveindia.com/
http://parentingteens.about.com/
http://interiordec.about.com/
http://usgovinfo.about.com/
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Recent recalls
Johnson and Johnson--Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company Announces Urgent Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free Drops (Simethicone-Antigas) Non-Staining Due To Possible Metal Fragments
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/johnsonjohnson11_08.html
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Fort Washington, PA (November 7, 2008) – Johnson & Johnson • Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company (JJMCP) is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 units of Infants' MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops (simethicone-antigas) non-staining sold in 1 oz. plastic bottles that were distributed after October 5, 2008 nationwide. The company is taking this action in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although the potential for serious medical events is low, the company is implementing this recall to the consumer level as a precaution after determining that some bottles could include metal fragments that were generated during the manufacturing process. If any medical events were to occur, most are expected to be temporary and resolve without medical treatment. Parents who have given the product to their infant and are concerned should contact their health care provider immediately.
Consumers can find the lot numbers on the bottom of the box containing the product and also on the lower left side of the sticker on the product bottle.
Consumers who purchased Infants' MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops non-staining included in this recall should immediately stop using the product and contact the company at 1-800-222-9435 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST) or via the internet at www.mylicon.com for instructions regarding how to dispose of the product and request a replacement or refund.
Infants' MYLICON® drops are sold over-the counter, in retail stores and pharmacies, as an anti-gas medicine to relieve the discomfort of infant gas frequently caused by air swallowing or by certain formulas or foods.
Nestlé USA Voluntarily Recalls Two Production Codes of Nestlé Nesquik Strawberry Powder
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/nestle11_08.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- November 7, 2008, Glendale, CA -- Nestlé USA is voluntarily recalling two (2) production codes of Nestlé Nesquik Strawberry Powder 21.8 ounce that may contain small fragments of aluminum.
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09035.htmlNEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2008
Release #09-035
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ed Kang, (301) 504-7908
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Lithium-Ion Batteries used in Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell Notebook Computers
Units: About 35,000 batteries (an additional 65,000 batteries were sold worldwide)
Battery Cell Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan
Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 19 reports of the batteries overheating, including 17 reports of flames/fire (10 resulting in minor property damage). Two consumers experienced minor burns.
Description: The recalled batteries were included with, and sold separately for use in, the following notebook computer models:
Computer Manufacturer Units Notebook Model Battery Model
Hewlett-Packard About 32,000 HP Pavilion: dv1000, dv8000 and zd8000
Compaq Presario: v2000 and v2400
HP Compaq: nc6110, nc6120, nc6140, nc6220, nc6230,
nx4800, nx4820, nx6110, nx6120, nx9600 Recalled batteries will have a bar code
label starting with A0, L0, L1 or GC
Toshiba About 3,000 Satellite: A70/A75, P30/P5, M30X/M35X, M50/M55
Tecra: A3, A5, S2 n/a
Dell About 150 Latitude: 110L
Inspiron: 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160 OU091
The battery model is located on the battery’s label.
Sold by: Computers with the recalled batteries were sold directly by Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell, through computer and electronics stores nationwide, and through various Web retailers for between $700 and $3000. The batteries were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.
* Hewlett-Packard – sold from December 2004 through June 2006
* Toshiba – sold from April 2005 to October 2005
* Dell – shipped between November 2004 and November 2005
Battery Cells Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer, and contact their computer manufacturer to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or an authorized reseller.
Consumer Contacts: For additional information, consumers should contact the manufacturer of their notebook computer:
* Hewlett-Packard Co. – http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or call (800) 889-2031 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
* Toshiba – http://www.bxinfo.toshiba.com or call (800) 457-7777 anytime.
* Dell – http://www.dellbatteryprogram.com or call toll-free (866) 342-0011 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Tips on How to Safely Stay in Shape While Pregnant
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/story?id=6258279&page=1
ESSAY by STEFAN ASCHAN
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09708.html
Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
November 13, 2008
Alert #09-708
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles
Units: About 13,000
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard: The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.
Incidents/Injuries: Honda has received two reports of swing arms cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves model year 2007-2008 Honda CRF150R/RB motocross competition motorcycles.
Sold by: Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from September 2006 through October 2008 for between $4,300 and $4,400.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled off-road motorcycles and contact any Honda dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled motorcycles are being sent a direct notice.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/johnsonjohnson11_08.html
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Fort Washington, PA (November 7, 2008) – Johnson & Johnson • Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company (JJMCP) is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 units of Infants' MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops (simethicone-antigas) non-staining sold in 1 oz. plastic bottles that were distributed after October 5, 2008 nationwide. The company is taking this action in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although the potential for serious medical events is low, the company is implementing this recall to the consumer level as a precaution after determining that some bottles could include metal fragments that were generated during the manufacturing process. If any medical events were to occur, most are expected to be temporary and resolve without medical treatment. Parents who have given the product to their infant and are concerned should contact their health care provider immediately.
Consumers can find the lot numbers on the bottom of the box containing the product and also on the lower left side of the sticker on the product bottle.
Consumers who purchased Infants' MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops non-staining included in this recall should immediately stop using the product and contact the company at 1-800-222-9435 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST) or via the internet at www.mylicon.com for instructions regarding how to dispose of the product and request a replacement or refund.
Infants' MYLICON® drops are sold over-the counter, in retail stores and pharmacies, as an anti-gas medicine to relieve the discomfort of infant gas frequently caused by air swallowing or by certain formulas or foods.
Nestlé USA Voluntarily Recalls Two Production Codes of Nestlé Nesquik Strawberry Powder
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/nestle11_08.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- November 7, 2008, Glendale, CA -- Nestlé USA is voluntarily recalling two (2) production codes of Nestlé Nesquik Strawberry Powder 21.8 ounce that may contain small fragments of aluminum.
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09035.htmlNEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2008
Release #09-035
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ed Kang, (301) 504-7908
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Lithium-Ion Batteries used in Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell Notebook Computers
Units: About 35,000 batteries (an additional 65,000 batteries were sold worldwide)
Battery Cell Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan
Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 19 reports of the batteries overheating, including 17 reports of flames/fire (10 resulting in minor property damage). Two consumers experienced minor burns.
Description: The recalled batteries were included with, and sold separately for use in, the following notebook computer models:
Computer Manufacturer Units Notebook Model Battery Model
Hewlett-Packard About 32,000 HP Pavilion: dv1000, dv8000 and zd8000
Compaq Presario: v2000 and v2400
HP Compaq: nc6110, nc6120, nc6140, nc6220, nc6230,
nx4800, nx4820, nx6110, nx6120, nx9600 Recalled batteries will have a bar code
label starting with A0, L0, L1 or GC
Toshiba About 3,000 Satellite: A70/A75, P30/P5, M30X/M35X, M50/M55
Tecra: A3, A5, S2 n/a
Dell About 150 Latitude: 110L
Inspiron: 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160 OU091
The battery model is located on the battery’s label.
Sold by: Computers with the recalled batteries were sold directly by Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell, through computer and electronics stores nationwide, and through various Web retailers for between $700 and $3000. The batteries were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.
* Hewlett-Packard – sold from December 2004 through June 2006
* Toshiba – sold from April 2005 to October 2005
* Dell – shipped between November 2004 and November 2005
Battery Cells Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer, and contact their computer manufacturer to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or an authorized reseller.
Consumer Contacts: For additional information, consumers should contact the manufacturer of their notebook computer:
* Hewlett-Packard Co. – http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or call (800) 889-2031 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
* Toshiba – http://www.bxinfo.toshiba.com or call (800) 457-7777 anytime.
* Dell – http://www.dellbatteryprogram.com or call toll-free (866) 342-0011 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Tips on How to Safely Stay in Shape While Pregnant
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/story?id=6258279&page=1
ESSAY by STEFAN ASCHAN
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09708.html
Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
November 13, 2008
Alert #09-708
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles
Units: About 13,000
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard: The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.
Incidents/Injuries: Honda has received two reports of swing arms cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves model year 2007-2008 Honda CRF150R/RB motocross competition motorcycles.
Sold by: Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from September 2006 through October 2008 for between $4,300 and $4,400.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled off-road motorcycles and contact any Honda dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled motorcycles are being sent a direct notice.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Philippine DTI warning about buying Christmas Lights; Etc
DTI warning about buying Christmas lights
The following was published in the Monday, November 10, 2008 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, on page A12.
"Inaalertong ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ang publiko na bumili lamang ng dekalidad at ligtas na Christmas lights. Bumili lamang ng Christmas lights na may
Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) na-issue mula taong 2007 hanggang 2008. Dapat rin hanapin sa labels ng Christmas lights ang mga sumusunod: pangalan ng
importer/supplier/distributor, address at trademark; rated voltage at ratted wattage (set and lamp); mga salitang, "For indoor use only"; standard, PNS 189:2000; at ina pang angkop na babala (e.g. disconnect from power supply before removing or inserting lamp, avoid damage to insulation material, avoid risk of overheating). Sinumang mapatunayang nagbenta ng uncertified Christmas lights ay maaring mapatawan ng administrative penalties sa ilalim ng Republic Act 7394 o Consumer Act of the Philippines. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa Christmas lights o upang
mag-report ng mga tindahan na nagbebenta sa Christmas lights na walang ICC mark o gawa pa noong 2006 pababa, tumawag sa DTI Direct 751.3330."
What to check before buying Christmas lights:
Do the Christmas lights have:
__ Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) issued from year 2007 to 2008?
__ Name of importer/supplier/distributor?
__ Address and trademark of importer/supplier distributor?
__ rated voltage __ rated wattage
__ words "For indoor use only"
__ standard, PNS 189.2000
__ other appropriate warnings (e.g. disconnect from power
supply before removing or inserting lamp, avoid damage
to insulation material, avoid risk of overheating)
Warning vs. Complink Mktg. store
Warning and complaint vs. Complink Marketing Inc. store at SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. On November 6, 2008, an employee at said store stated, in writing on a cash invoice No. 0189 and dated 11/06/2008, that the Toshiba Portege notebook computer R500-E264, said store sold to me, had 12 hours continuous battery life. However, the information in said computer indicated that the battery in said computer could only power said computer for four hours before said battery would be totally discharged. Also, after said store sold me said computer, I discovered that the feature for
bypassing the fingerprint scanning feature did not function. Also, said invoice contained the following statement: "1 unit Epson Printer T10 stylus to follow".
However, up to November 16, 2008, said store has not provided me with said printer.
customer advisory re Carrier and Condura air conditioners
from Concepcion Industries. For their own protection, it will benefit potential buyers of said products to, before buying any of said products, require said corporation to: (1) provide them with a complete list of the entities in the Philippines authorized to service said products; (2) certification that, if any of said entities provides unsatisfactory service, said customers may have said
products serviced by another of said authorized entities.
Quick Ways to Calm Down
http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/
Blood Pressure Association
http://www.bpassoc.org.uk/
Energy Boosters
http://www.realsimple.com/
Emotional eating during holidays:
http://www.examiner.com/
The following was published in the Monday, November 10, 2008 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, on page A12.
"Inaalertong ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ang publiko na bumili lamang ng dekalidad at ligtas na Christmas lights. Bumili lamang ng Christmas lights na may
Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) na-issue mula taong 2007 hanggang 2008. Dapat rin hanapin sa labels ng Christmas lights ang mga sumusunod: pangalan ng
importer/supplier/distributor, address at trademark; rated voltage at ratted wattage (set and lamp); mga salitang, "For indoor use only"; standard, PNS 189:2000; at ina pang angkop na babala (e.g. disconnect from power supply before removing or inserting lamp, avoid damage to insulation material, avoid risk of overheating). Sinumang mapatunayang nagbenta ng uncertified Christmas lights ay maaring mapatawan ng administrative penalties sa ilalim ng Republic Act 7394 o Consumer Act of the Philippines. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa Christmas lights o upang
mag-report ng mga tindahan na nagbebenta sa Christmas lights na walang ICC mark o gawa pa noong 2006 pababa, tumawag sa DTI Direct 751.3330."
What to check before buying Christmas lights:
Do the Christmas lights have:
__ Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) issued from year 2007 to 2008?
__ Name of importer/supplier/distributor?
__ Address and trademark of importer/supplier distributor?
__ rated voltage __ rated wattage
__ words "For indoor use only"
__ standard, PNS 189.2000
__ other appropriate warnings (e.g. disconnect from power
supply before removing or inserting lamp, avoid damage
to insulation material, avoid risk of overheating)
Warning vs. Complink Mktg. store
Warning and complaint vs. Complink Marketing Inc. store at SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. On November 6, 2008, an employee at said store stated, in writing on a cash invoice No. 0189 and dated 11/06/2008, that the Toshiba Portege notebook computer R500-E264, said store sold to me, had 12 hours continuous battery life. However, the information in said computer indicated that the battery in said computer could only power said computer for four hours before said battery would be totally discharged. Also, after said store sold me said computer, I discovered that the feature for
bypassing the fingerprint scanning feature did not function. Also, said invoice contained the following statement: "1 unit Epson Printer T10 stylus to follow".
However, up to November 16, 2008, said store has not provided me with said printer.
customer advisory re Carrier and Condura air conditioners
from Concepcion Industries. For their own protection, it will benefit potential buyers of said products to, before buying any of said products, require said corporation to: (1) provide them with a complete list of the entities in the Philippines authorized to service said products; (2) certification that, if any of said entities provides unsatisfactory service, said customers may have said
products serviced by another of said authorized entities.
Quick Ways to Calm Down
http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/
Blood Pressure Association
http://www.bpassoc.org.uk/
Energy Boosters
http://www.realsimple.com/
Emotional eating during holidays:
http://www.examiner.com/
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Philippine Department of Health list of fortified food products; information regarding low blood
http://doh.gov.ph/foodfortification/products.htm
SANGKAP PINOY SEAL
Approved Products
web sites with information regarding low blood:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lowbloodpressure.html
Low Blood Pressure
Also called: Hypotension, LBP
You've probably heard that high blood pressure is a problem. So what about low blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps out blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats, pumping the blood. This is called systolic
pressure. When your heart is at rest, between beats, your blood pressure falls. This is the diastolic pressure. Your blood pressure reading uses these two numbers. Both are important. Usually they're written one above or before the other, such as
120/80. If your blood pressure reading is 90/60 or lower, you have low blood pressure.
Some people have low blood pressure all the time. They have no symptoms and their low readings are normal for them. In other people, blood pressure drops below normal because of some event or medical condition. Some people may experience symptoms of
low pressure when standing up too quickly. Low blood pressure is a problem only if it causes dizziness, fainting or in extreme cases, shock.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/hyp/hyp_whatis.html
What Is Hypotension?
Hypotension (HI-po-TEN-shun) is low blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood.
Blood pressure is measured as systolic (sis-TOL-ik) and diastolic (di-a-STOL-ik) pressures. Systolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart beats while pumping blood. Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart is at rest between
beats.
You will most often see blood pressure numbers written with the systolic number above or before the diastolic, such as 120/80 mmHg. (The mmHg is millimeters of mercury-the units used to measure blood pressure.)
Normal blood pressure in adults is lower than 120/80 mmHg. Hypotension is blood pressure that's lower than 90/60 mmHg.
Overview
Blood pressure changes during the day. It lowers as you sleep and rises when you wake up. It also can rise when you're excited, nervous, or active.
Your body is very sensitive to changes in blood pressure. Special cells in the arteries can sense if your blood pressure begins to rise or fall. When this happens, the cells trigger your body to try to bring blood pressure back to normal.
For example, if you stand up quickly, your blood pressure may drop. The cells will sense the drop and will quickly take action to make sure that blood continues to flow to your brain, kidneys, and other important organs.
Most forms of hypotension happen because your body can't bring blood pressure back to normal or can't do it fast enough.Some people have low blood pressure all of the time. They have no signs or symptoms, and their low blood pressure is normal
for them. In other people, certain conditions or factors cause blood pressure to drop below normal.
Hypotension is a medical concern only if it causes signs or symptoms, such as dizziness, fainting, or, in extreme cases, shock.
Outlook
In a healthy person, low blood pressure without signs or symptoms usually isn't a problem and needs no treatment. If low blood pressure causes signs or symptoms, your doctor will try to find and treat the underlying condition that's causing it.
Hypotension can be dangerous. It can make a person fall because of dizziness or fainting. Shock, a severe form of hypotension, is a condition that's often fatal if not treated right away. With prompt and proper treatment, shock can be
successfully treated.
September 2008
Types of Hypotension
There are several types of hypotension. People who always have low blood pressure have chronic asymptomatic hypotension. They have no signs or symptoms and need no treatment. Their low blood pressure is normal for them.
Other types of hypotension occur only sometimes, when blood pressure suddenly drops too low. The symptoms and effects on the body range from mild to severe.
The three main types of this kind of hypotension are orthostatic (OR-tho-STAT-ik) hypotension, neurally mediated hypotension (NMH), and severe hypotension linked to shock.
Orthostatic Hypotension
This type of low blood pressure occurs when standing up from a sitting or lying down position. It can make you feel dizzy or lightheaded, or even make you faint.
Orthostatic hypotension occurs if your body isn't able to adjust blood pressure and blood flow fast enough for the change in position. This type of low blood pressure usually lasts for only a few seconds or minutes after you stand up. You may need to
sit or lie down for a short time while your blood pressure returns to normal.
Orthostatic hypotension can occur in all age groups. However, it's more common in older adults, especially those who are frail or in poor health. It can be a symptom of other medical conditions, and treatment often focuses on treating the
underlying condition(s).
Some people have orthostatic hypotension, but also have high blood pressure when lying down.
A form of orthostatic hypotension called postprandial hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure after a meal. This type of low blood pressure mostly affects older adults. It’s also more likely to affect people who have high blood pressure or a
central nervous system disorder, such as Parkinson’s disease.
Neurally Mediated Hypotension
With NMH, blood pressure drops after you've been standing for a long time. You may feel dizzy, faint, or sick to the stomach as a result. This type of low blood pressure also can occur if you have an unpleasant, upsetting, or scary experience.
NMH affects children and young adults more often than people in other age groups. Children often outgrow NMH.
Severe Hypotension Linked to Shock
People may say a person has “gone into shock” as a result of an upsetting event. But to doctors, the word “shock” has a different meaning.
Shock is a life-threatening condition in which blood pressure drops so low that the brain, kidneys, and other vital organs can't get enough blood to work properly. Blood pressure drops much lower in shock than in other types of hypotension.
Many factors can cause shock, such as major blood loss, certain severe infections, severe burns and allergic reactions, and poisoning. Shock can be fatal if it's not treated right away.
www.medicinenet.com
www.cfpc.ca/
www.chemocare.com/
www.lymphomation.org/
www.mayoclinic.com/
www.americanheart.org/
www.emedicinehealth.com/
SANGKAP PINOY SEAL
Approved Products
web sites with information regarding low blood:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lowbloodpressure.html
Low Blood Pressure
Also called: Hypotension, LBP
You've probably heard that high blood pressure is a problem. So what about low blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps out blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats, pumping the blood. This is called systolic
pressure. When your heart is at rest, between beats, your blood pressure falls. This is the diastolic pressure. Your blood pressure reading uses these two numbers. Both are important. Usually they're written one above or before the other, such as
120/80. If your blood pressure reading is 90/60 or lower, you have low blood pressure.
Some people have low blood pressure all the time. They have no symptoms and their low readings are normal for them. In other people, blood pressure drops below normal because of some event or medical condition. Some people may experience symptoms of
low pressure when standing up too quickly. Low blood pressure is a problem only if it causes dizziness, fainting or in extreme cases, shock.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/hyp/hyp_whatis.html
What Is Hypotension?
Hypotension (HI-po-TEN-shun) is low blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood.
Blood pressure is measured as systolic (sis-TOL-ik) and diastolic (di-a-STOL-ik) pressures. Systolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart beats while pumping blood. Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart is at rest between
beats.
You will most often see blood pressure numbers written with the systolic number above or before the diastolic, such as 120/80 mmHg. (The mmHg is millimeters of mercury-the units used to measure blood pressure.)
Normal blood pressure in adults is lower than 120/80 mmHg. Hypotension is blood pressure that's lower than 90/60 mmHg.
Overview
Blood pressure changes during the day. It lowers as you sleep and rises when you wake up. It also can rise when you're excited, nervous, or active.
Your body is very sensitive to changes in blood pressure. Special cells in the arteries can sense if your blood pressure begins to rise or fall. When this happens, the cells trigger your body to try to bring blood pressure back to normal.
For example, if you stand up quickly, your blood pressure may drop. The cells will sense the drop and will quickly take action to make sure that blood continues to flow to your brain, kidneys, and other important organs.
Most forms of hypotension happen because your body can't bring blood pressure back to normal or can't do it fast enough.Some people have low blood pressure all of the time. They have no signs or symptoms, and their low blood pressure is normal
for them. In other people, certain conditions or factors cause blood pressure to drop below normal.
Hypotension is a medical concern only if it causes signs or symptoms, such as dizziness, fainting, or, in extreme cases, shock.
Outlook
In a healthy person, low blood pressure without signs or symptoms usually isn't a problem and needs no treatment. If low blood pressure causes signs or symptoms, your doctor will try to find and treat the underlying condition that's causing it.
Hypotension can be dangerous. It can make a person fall because of dizziness or fainting. Shock, a severe form of hypotension, is a condition that's often fatal if not treated right away. With prompt and proper treatment, shock can be
successfully treated.
September 2008
Types of Hypotension
There are several types of hypotension. People who always have low blood pressure have chronic asymptomatic hypotension. They have no signs or symptoms and need no treatment. Their low blood pressure is normal for them.
Other types of hypotension occur only sometimes, when blood pressure suddenly drops too low. The symptoms and effects on the body range from mild to severe.
The three main types of this kind of hypotension are orthostatic (OR-tho-STAT-ik) hypotension, neurally mediated hypotension (NMH), and severe hypotension linked to shock.
Orthostatic Hypotension
This type of low blood pressure occurs when standing up from a sitting or lying down position. It can make you feel dizzy or lightheaded, or even make you faint.
Orthostatic hypotension occurs if your body isn't able to adjust blood pressure and blood flow fast enough for the change in position. This type of low blood pressure usually lasts for only a few seconds or minutes after you stand up. You may need to
sit or lie down for a short time while your blood pressure returns to normal.
Orthostatic hypotension can occur in all age groups. However, it's more common in older adults, especially those who are frail or in poor health. It can be a symptom of other medical conditions, and treatment often focuses on treating the
underlying condition(s).
Some people have orthostatic hypotension, but also have high blood pressure when lying down.
A form of orthostatic hypotension called postprandial hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure after a meal. This type of low blood pressure mostly affects older adults. It’s also more likely to affect people who have high blood pressure or a
central nervous system disorder, such as Parkinson’s disease.
Neurally Mediated Hypotension
With NMH, blood pressure drops after you've been standing for a long time. You may feel dizzy, faint, or sick to the stomach as a result. This type of low blood pressure also can occur if you have an unpleasant, upsetting, or scary experience.
NMH affects children and young adults more often than people in other age groups. Children often outgrow NMH.
Severe Hypotension Linked to Shock
People may say a person has “gone into shock” as a result of an upsetting event. But to doctors, the word “shock” has a different meaning.
Shock is a life-threatening condition in which blood pressure drops so low that the brain, kidneys, and other vital organs can't get enough blood to work properly. Blood pressure drops much lower in shock than in other types of hypotension.
Many factors can cause shock, such as major blood loss, certain severe infections, severe burns and allergic reactions, and poisoning. Shock can be fatal if it's not treated right away.
www.medicinenet.com
www.cfpc.ca/
www.chemocare.com/
www.lymphomation.org/
www.mayoclinic.com/
www.americanheart.org/
www.emedicinehealth.com/
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