B3o—Lancaster Famine, Satarday, August 4,1984 COLLEGE PARK, Md. - It’s a bitter pill to swallow; American consumers spend about $l6 billion on medicines each year, without necessarily purchasing better health. An estimated one out of every three consumers unwittingly follows up medicines with foods that sabotage drug effectiveness, according to Dr. Tamara Vega, a nutritionist with The University of Maryland cooperative extension service. Media Sunny days are too inviting to keep children indoors. With proper equipment you can help them channel their energy into outdoor play that is both fun and good exercise. Check all play equipment to make sure it’s safe free of nails, splinters, glass and rough, broken or rusted edges, advises Maryetta Dorricott, Delaware County cooperative extension service home economist. Sand down wooden equipment to remove splinters and give the Salem Co. 4-H Fair to feature sheep competition wi MWH M t _ Salem Countv 4- The classes are sponsored by the strssasrssa 9. Lambs, yearlings and aged for several years ’ F ”. m z! sss*!feJ l *g ‘"“rsrs.ss’ftS’SS as well Woodstown, N.J. 08098, or Sally S«t,,E.D.3,B»«.,Etoer,NJ Centre County 4-H leaders The Centre County 4-H Leaders favorite dessert &s part of a met on July 23 in the 4-H Youth dessert smorgasboard before the Building on the Grange mating Fairgrounds at Centre Hall. Any leaders interested in the Plans for the August 20, com- Leaders Form at Columbia Inn, bined 4-H Roundup were reviewed. Columbia, Md. on October 18-21 A question and answer period was gh oU id contact the extension office held- for more information. Each leader also shared a Vega warns; “People assume that once they’ve swallowed their medicine, they’re on the road to recovery. But many drugs either don’t work, or won’t work as well, when combined with certain foods.” Typically, says Vega, food and beverages interfere with the ab sorption of medicines into the bloodstream. The calcium in milk, cheese and yogurt, for example, slows down the absorption of tetracycline, significantly reducing the healing Proper equipment can provide safe outdoor play for children wood a protective coating of lin seed oil. Inspect play equipment often and repair or discard any hazardous pieces. Jumping activities are good for children ages two to five. You can cover an old mattress with heavy plastic for a place to jump. Be sure the plastic is fastened securely and cannot be removed by the children. Or, paint large, flat rocks in bright colors and place them in a circle so the children can jump, sit or walk from one to the other. Foods can sabotage drug effectiveness power of the common antibiotic. More serious, however, are the dangerous side effects that some combinations of food and medicine can trigger. Mixing anti-depressant drugs such as Marplan and Nardril with aged cheeses and hearty red wines, for example, can be fatal. These foods are rich in tyramine a protein which can cause sudden and severe elevations in blood pressure when combined with the monoamine oxidase inhibitors For climbing, jungle gyms are a challenge. But the strong wooden or metal pipe rungs must be close enough to each other so children can manage safely. Try suspen ding a knotted rope-knots at 18 inches apart—from a well-braced frame. Another good climbing challenge is the sawhorse. Heights ranging from 19 inches to three feet are suitable for young children and sawhorses come in various widths. For climbing sawhorses or boxes, a ladder or a “walking board” can be used. A ladder can be metal, rope or wood, but it must be light and sturdy enough to be moved and dragged easily by children. A walking board is merely a wooden plank with cleats attached to the bottom, about 6 inches from the ends. The cleats on the board and cleats or hooks on ladders keep them from slipping when they are leaned against other equipment. You can also let your children help you garden with their own child-sized durable tools-shovels, rakes, trowels, hoes and watering cans. Other recommended toys for two-to five-year-olds include lightweight baDs-eight to 24 inches in diameter-short and long jump ropes, wagons, trikes, trucks or tube tires, slides and packing boxes. Pom State If aa affirmative action, eqnal opportunity untverilty. CUSTOM BUILT AGRICULTURAL. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS FOR A VARIETY OF NEEDS: • Painted Galvanized Roof & Siding in a wide range of sizes, designs and colors. • Weather Resistant Pressure Treated Poles and 2x6’s T&G Skirting Cat For A the Brochure BEN STOLTZFUS SAM STOLTZFUS (215)273-3456 (215)273-3495 present in these drugs. Despite the obvious risks in volved, communication about diet drug hazards is spotty. According to statistics from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ap proximately 35 percent of all patients treated with prescription drugs receive no warning in formation from either their physician or pharmacist. To safeguard against any ad verse reactions, Vega recom mends never “leaving the doctor’s office without first asking about potentially dangeruos food-drug combinations and the timing of doses.” As for over-the-counter medicines, always read and follow the label information and package inserts. For additional protection, Vega also advises following these guidelines unless your doctor advises otherwise: Take antibiotics on an empty stomach, either one hour before meals or two hours after meals. Food in your stomach stimulates the release of stomach acid, which compromises drug effectiveness. Do not take drugs with soda MEDIA Trying to teach their opinions, children how to manage money Remember that the kids are can be a frustrating experience observing how you manage money and there are times when parents an( j children often reflect the want to give up and simply take parent’s attitudes and abilities. So, care of all money matters them- before you scold a child for poor selves, says Greta C. Vairo, ex- habits, think about your own tension home economist with the habits. Penn State Extension Service. Talking and watching should be Doling out dollars whenever the reinforced with first-hand ex kids need it, may be easier for perience and many experts parents, but it’s not best for the recommend a regular allowance; children. No one learns financial Allowances give kids the chance to responsibility in one lesson. make their own decisions. Parents didn’t and they shouldn’t How much money a child has to expect that of their children. spend isn’t as important as having The best way to teach children the opportunity to spend it. You about money is through a com- can’t leam how to ride a bike from bination of experience, ob- a book, and you can’t learn to servation and discussions. Include spend money wisely just by wat your children in discussions of the ching others, family’s financial situation and SM . i. M .m. kum. wn-nn plans. Be open with them and ask. minnity.) POLE BUILDINGS Teaching children about money can be frustrating by Stoltzfus Builders Honeybrook, PA pop or fruit juices. These acidic beverages cause many drugs to dissolve in the stomach instead of in the intestines where they can be more readily absorbed. Take aspirin with food. This will lessen stomach irritation. Do not increase your intake of foods rich in vitamin K (liver, broccoli, and other dark green, leafy vegetables) while taking anticoagulants. Vitamin K promotes blood clotting and may undermine the anticoagultant effects of drugs such as Coumadin and Panwarfin. Never mix alcohol with an tihistamines, especially if you’re driving or using machines. The combination causes drowsiness. It’s also critical to avoid alcohol when taking sedatives, sleeping pills, tranquilizers and par ticularly barbiturates. Combined indiscriminately with alcohol, these drugs can be fatal. Take special care to see that your diet is well balanced when taking medicine. Taking drugs, even on a short-term basis, frequently interferes with the body’s ability to convert nutrients into usable forms.
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