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Building a Healthy Vocabulary
So these terms might not be showing up on the GRE in the
immediate future, but they are becoming more common in
popular media.
Orthorexia is a type of psychological disorder in which a person
is obsessed with eating healthy foods. Orthorexics avoid all
unhealthy foods even foods they once enjoyed. Like many
people with eating disorders, a person who has orthorexia feels
like they have control when they are making these food choices.
When they do consume something from their avoid list they feel
like they are losing control which affects their stress and anxiety
levels. This can lead to an increase in depression and a further
decrease in self-esteem. An example of an orthorexic behavior
is avoiding restaurants because they do not trust others to make
their food. Eating healthy becomes takes control of all of their
food related choices and behaviors.
Confusion around orthorexia is easy to understand in a culture
that constantly pursues “health food.” A healthy eater is someone
who chooses to eat healthy foods because they know that by
eating those foods they will live a higher quality of life. They
also believe that these foods may help prevent diseases such as
cardiovascular disease, various forms of cancer, type II diabetes,
hypertension (high blood pressure), and a long list of other
diseases. A healthy eater allows themselves to make occasional
unhealthy choices without feeling guilty.
“Success is going from failure to failure
without losing enthusiasm.”
~Winston Churchill (British Prime Minister
1874 — 1965 AD)
Flexitarians limit consumption of animal meat to 2 - 3 times a
week, because of this they tend to have a healthier diet than
those who consume it on a daily basis. The majority of Americans
eat more than two times the amount of protein needed daily.
The most common source of protein in American diets is animal
meat. It has become the main focus of meals, forcing fruits and
vegetables to take a back seat. Flexitarians are aware of this
and try their best to put the focus back to where it’s supposed to
be, by replacing animal meat with plant protein sources such as
beans, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables.
If you’ve ever considered becoming a vegetarian but felt that it
was too difficult, then try being a flexitarian first! A flexitarian
diet can help you jump-start to make new and healthier food
choices.
Phytochemicals are substances which occur naturally in plants.
These chemical compounds may affect health in a postivie way
but are not established as nutrients. You’ve probably heard
the names of some of them in conjunction with food supplement
advertisements like those that tout they’ve found the new “miracle”
food.
Antioxidants are the nutrients found in our foods which can
prevent or slow down oxidative damage to our bodies. They are
also known as “free radical scavengers” which help prevent and
repair damage done by oxidative foods. Lots of plant-based
foods have anti-oxidants (they just don’t all advertise it like the
Welch’s Grape Juice people).
Sunscreen Won’t Prevent the Burn Down There
the rash should start going away within a few months. The exact
amount of tme will vary depending on how long your leg has
been exposed. In some cases skin pigment may be permanently
altered.
graphic from: http://www.graphicshunt.com/
funny/images/kitten_on_laptop-13063.htm
Let’s talk about laptops here. (If you are experiencing a burn in
the other “down there” please make an appointment at the Health
Center immediately by calling 607.436.3573.) While most of us
are focusing on how laptops make your work experiences more
comfortable by not being tied to a desk all day long, they may
be doing some damage to your skin. In one of the great misnomer
tragedies in recent history, it turns out you really shouldn’t put
your laptop on your lap. You should place something between the
laptop and your legs, like a pillow or a lapdesk. Your clothes are
not thick enough to protect your skin.
So what’s up with this? Placing your laptop on your lap is fine to
do as long as you only have it there for a short period of time. For
some who use their laptops on their laps for prolonged periods of
time users may notice the beginnings of what appears to be a rash
on their legs. Prolonged and repeated exposure may result in a
laptop burn erythema ab igne a/k/a “toasted skin syndrome”.
Symptoms include mild itchiness, a burning sensation and changes
in skin pigmentation to red , pink, brown or something that looks
like an actual burn.
Limiting exposure of your leg to this heat source will prevent this
type of burn. If you already are showing symptoms of laptop burn,
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Feeling Teary Eyed?
All humans have the ability to cry and produce tears. The only
place where you can’t cry is in space. You know, that whole gravity
thing? Or lack thereof? What makes us unique as humans is that
we are the only animals known to cry emotional tears. Crying
actually benefits the body. Tears do have the ability to make us
feel better because they relieve sadness and stress and help us
work through any grief that we may have.
Tears offer more benefit thant an outward display that we are
feeling sad and emotional. You may notice that your eyes become
watery if they become irritated by certain pollens in the air or
from exposure to certain foods like onions or hot peppers. Our
eyes actually produce different types of tears for each need.
Basal tears keep our eyes moist and lubricated. Without basal
tears blinking would feel painful.
Irritant or reflex tears are used when something gets in your eyes.
This could be anything from sand, a finger being poked in your
eyes, or when you cut an onion. Irritant tears and basal tears
have basically the same purpose; they protect your eyes.
Emotional tears are the tears that people are most familiar
with. These occur during times of intense feelings. These tears
can be seen during times of joy, sorrow and even stress. What
makes emotional tears so important is the fact that they contain
stress hormones which get excreted from the body when you cry.
Anthropologists have also suggested that the ability to outwardly
display emotional upset allows for others to step in and comfort a
person who is upset. One little, but important, step in the building
of a community.
So, no matter what stereotypes you harbor surrounding crying
(men, are you paying attention?), everybody can cry and
everybody should cry because tears are the function of a body
staying healthy.
Helping a Friend.
Next, listen carefully to what they say in response. Let them tell
you what they want and don’t push for further information. If your
friend is unwilling to talk, don’t push it. You may want to talk with a
college professional for further help at this point. The Counseling
Center (436.3368) can provide consultation services.
Alternatively, your friend may be relieved that someone has
noticed and wants to help them. There are lots of resources
available on campus to get your friend the help they need. Your
R.As & R.Ds, and the staff at the Counseling & Student Health
Centers can help get you started. Letting your friends know that
you are looking out for them is one way to show you care. You
would expect them to do the same if it was you who needed
help.
While at college you become less dependent on your family and
more dependent on friends. They are there for you when you
need them and vice-versa. But what happens if a friend you
know needs help? If you have a friend in need of an intervention
here are some tips to help you. First, think about where you will
bring the issue up. Make sure you are in a quiet place where you
aren’t likely to be interrupted. This will allow your friend to feel
safer while discussing a private issue.
Tell your friend you care for them and are concerned about some
of the choices they are making or behaviors they are displaying.
Point out specific occurrences. For example “I was really worried
and concerned about you when we had to carry you home last
Friday.”
Potty Press Word Search How many words from this issue of The Potty Press can you find below? There are 21.
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