Teaming Up To Educate Parents And Kids About Asthma
The more informed parents are, the better they can play a role in managing their children s asthma. That s why AstraZeneca s Everydaykidz.com program has partnered with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, to guide parents and kids to helpful information about asthma. We believe Everydaykidz.com offers a reliable, engaging source of information to help caregivers of asthmatic children, said Bonnie Thomson, Brand Director, AstraZeneca. We ve partnered with Sesame Workshop to more effectively reach parents, who often watch Sesame Street with their children. Everydaykidz.com is a free program that provides families living with asthma the support and facts they need in a fun and innovative way. Created with children 1 to 8 years old in mind, the Every daykidz.com Web site informs parents and kids about asthma in an interactive, entertaining way, through videos, crafts, games, stories and activities specifically designed to help asthma treatment become a more comfortable part of a child s daily routine. The program addresses a need for accessible asthma information. Research...
Do Drink More Water
Drink plenty of water each day. That sounds so simple, but so few people adhere to this good advice. Water is a basic necessity, needed to maintain a healthy body, a clear mind, and a good balance within your tissues. About 60 percent of your body is water, and you must constantly replenish the supply, as it s used continuously in the processes of life. So why do so many people fail to drink enough water. Many people don t like the taste of water and have never gotten in the habit of drinking it. Health and fitness experts say that drinking plenty of water is vital to maintaining good health and peak athletic performance. But even if you are not an athlete; you should drink plenty of water each day. The current recommendation for water is to include beverages with each meal and as your thirst dictates. The only exception is for athletes and they should use the guideline of replacing each pound lost during exercise with 2 cups of water. Your body absorbs water not only through liquids ingested but also from food. Many fruits and veggies are more than 80 water. Water makes up more than two thirds of the weight of...
Getting Help For Your Panic Attacks And Other Anxieties
Are you having trouble getting rid of your panic attacks and other anxiety related problems. It is not easy to manage your anxieties, however here are some techniques a person can use to help conquer their panic attacks and other anxiety related symptoms. The first step is that you should talk to a professional who can get you started in the right path of getting better. Getting help from a counselor or other professional is very important and can provide you much help and insights in dealing with your current problem. A good way to manage your anxiety is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. When overwhelmed with worry, a person may encounter a lot of scary thoughts coming at them all at once. Instead of getting upset, remember that these thoughts are exaggerated and are not based on reality. From my interviews with various professionals, I ve learned that usually it is the fear behind the thoughts that...
The Science Of Being Well Wallace D. Wattles Keys To Happiness
Have you ever had one of those days where you just wish you were in a better mood. Perhaps you tried to shift your state of mind to something better but struggled to achieve it. Sometimes we get stuck in our own stinking thinking and forget how easy it is to feel happier, so here are seven simple ways to lift your mood that many people have found useful and some of them may surprise you. Wattles wrote the Science of Being Well, in which he describes simple ways to get back the health that is our birthright. Wattles and Dr Magne, you will find many ways and exercises to regain your health by applying some simple steps to recover your happiness. Go for a walk. Most folk know that going for a short daily walk is one of the best forms of exercise. If you can, go into a natural environment with flowers, trees and birds. What will you notice first. The different shades of greenery, the fresh smell of country air, the bird sounds, or the sunlight shining through the tree foliage. Listen to some quality music. Music creates magical effects. It can shift the listener s state within moments. Why not dig out that album you...