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Support Groups Breast Cancer Support Group A group for women with breast cancer. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Radiation Oncology

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Yoga for Cancer Survivors for more information

A gentle Hatha Yoga class for any survivor of cancer. Focuses on stretching and strengthening postures using all the yoga tools. Instructor covers relaxation and meditation techniques.

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Cost: $5/class Safe Sitter Classes Location: Albany YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Road July 10-11, 2018, 9:00AM-4:00PM For more information or to enroll, call 229-312-0042. Join our safe sitter summer class! Designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Tai Chi Class location: Phoebe HealthWorks 311 Third Ave., Albany, GA 31701 Tai Chi is a medically proven self-care practice that effectively supports disease prevention,

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Golden Key seminars take place in the conference rooms at TUESDAYS Phoebe Northwest, 2336 Dawson Road in Albany.Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Cost: $8/class July pm 19, 2018, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: 229 Yoga, 2620 Dawson Road, Suite C Be an AARP Smart| Seating DriverLimited: 15 Instructor: Larissa Steward Safe Driving To enroll or for Class more information, call 229-565-9355 (WELL), follow the greeting’s Saturday, July 2018, 1 p.m. -Financial 4 p.m., Phoebe Northwest instructions, and14, leave a message. assistance may be available for your care. Reservations are required for AARP safe driving classes; call 229-312-2418

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New Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) Sep 20, 2018 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Golden Key seminars take place in the conference rooms at Phoebe Northwest, 2336 Dawson Road, in Albany. Call 229-312-2418 for reservations by Monday the prior week.

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Covers general topics related to labor, delivery and basic care for a baby. We request that mothers be at least 28 weeks, but it is not required. When: All sessions are held on Saturdays from 9 am-12 pm in the TRMC Meeting Rooms (first floor of TRMC), 901 East 18th Street, Tifton. To see dates this class is offered or to register please call 229-353-7605 or register on-line.

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Covers breastfeeding decision-making, preparation, instruction and helpful tips. When: All sessions are held at 6 pm in the TRMC OB Classroom (second floor of TRMC), 901 East 18th Street, Tifton. To see the dates this class is offered or to register please call 229-353-7605 or register on-line.

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Providing a networking and support group opportunity for all expectant and new parents. When: Every Monday at 10 am Where: TRMC OB Classroom (second floor of TRMC), 901 East 18th Street, Tifton How: No registration necessary. Call 229-353-7605 for more information

 BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

Facilitated by the TRMC Women’s Health Navigator, this support group is open to breast cancer patients and survivors as well as their caregivers. When: First Tuesday of each month, 6 pm Where: First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 404 Love Avenue, Tifton How: Call 229-353-6325 to register or for more information

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Open to any cancer patient or person providing care to a cancer patient When: Every fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm Where: TRMC Oncology Center, 1623 Madison Avenue, Tifton How: Call 229-386-1300 to register or for more information

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Avocados: History of an unlikely but legitimate healthy food craze

The health benefits of eating avocado By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) From California to Manila, avocados are a common ingredient on restaurant menus around the world. They can be found not only spread on toast and tacos but in ice cream, smoothies, hummus and even pasta sauce. The consumption of avocados in the United States, has been climbing since 1989, when only about 1.1 pounds were consumed per capita, according to the Agriculture Marketing Resource Center, a research group that receives grants from the US Department of Agriculture. By 2014, about 7 pounds were consumed per capita, and now avocados are a popular food item – especially due to their health benefits. But what exactly makes them good for you? “Avocados are a fruit and one of the few fruits that are high in fat and low in sugar,” said Dr. Donald Hensrud, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program in Rochester, Minnesota, and a specialist in nutrition and preventive medicine. “Along with nuts, olive oil and canola oil, the fat content in avocados are predominantly monounsaturated fat, which is responsible for many … health benefits,” he said. “Avocados also contain other nutrients including B vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin C, copper and fiber, which add to their health benefits. They have a higher potassium content than bananas.” Yet long before the green-hued fruit became a modern-day health food staple, the history of the avocado was preserved in the Americas some 10,000 years ago. The avocado’s name is thought to come from the Aztec word ahuacatl, which means testicle, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary. The name presumably is tied to the shape of avocados. When Spanish conquistadores arrived in the Americas, avocados attracted their attention, leading to the earliestknown written description of the fruit published in Sevilla in the early 1500s by explorer Martín Fernández de Enciso. Yet before the avocado was distributed throughout Spanish colonies, Europe and the United States, the fruit was consumed for taste as well as for health, according to a 2007 article in the Harvard Papers in Botany. In 1605, Spanish soldier and poet Garcilazo de la Vega described the avocado as “delicious and very healthy for sick people,” according to the article. De la Vega could

have been on to something, as avocados are now seen as a source of the healthy dietary monounsaturated fat. Monounsaturated fats are good for your health in many ways, such as helping lower your “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and being high in vitamin E, which promotes healthy vision, a healthy immune system and other benefits, according to the US National Library of Medicine. “In addition, the relatively high fat content in avocados is associated with a low glycemic response, which is the tendency of a food to raise blood glucose,” Hensrud said. “Evidence from large populations studies suggests that consumption of monounsaturated fats such as contained in avocados decreases overall mortality.” How could you get those health benefits? Avocado toast has become a trendy way to consume the buttery fruit in the US, but Jenna Stangland, a registered dietitian at the physical therapy clinic Viverant in the Minneapolis area, said there are many other ways to include avocado in your daily diet. “Avocado oil I think is getting to be easier to find in the grocery stores and more common as a type of oil to use in cooking or a marinade or as an ingredient in a homemade salad dressing, and then that oil contains the healthier fats rather than an oil that would have higher saturated fats,” Stangland said. Avocado has a very high smoke point, the temperature at which oil starts to smoke, which makes it a good choice for cooking. “It’s common to do fruit and yogurt and ice cubes in smoothies, but ... adding that avocado adds a really nice creaminess plus a healthy fat that might not be in a smoothie otherwise,” she said. “Another one that I’ve tried, I haven’t made myself, are avocado pops … It’s like a frozen treat that includes that healthy fat.” However, because avocados are high in calories, Stangland cautions to watch portion sizes. For instance, topping a salad with about a half-cup of avocado adds 117 calories to your meal. “Just doing a layer of the avocado on the toast comes out to be about a serving,” Stangland said. “At restaurants, or even preparing a dish at home, putting sliced avocado on top of a fish or on top of a salad, it can be really easy to just slice up the whole avocado to put it on top of the salad, and then that’s going to be a lot more dense in calories.” September 2018 | A (SCNI) Southern Community Newspaper Product | 3

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Women fight rare blood disease (BPT) - National Women’s Health Week is a time to empower women to make their health a priority as well as encourage them to take steps to improve their overall health. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness of rare diseases that disproportionately affect women.

to monitor platelet counts on an ongoing basis to ensure that your platelets are at a safe level. Diagnosis of ITP is difficult and often involves a process of elimination. Before ITP can be diagnosed as the cause of low platelets, other conditions have to be ruled out.

“Doctors thought I had anemia, then leukemia, and then different autoimmune disorders before I finally got diagnosed with ITP. At first, all I did was focus on my platelet counts. But I also needed to focus on my life as a working mom with twins and a husband who was deployed in Afghanistan. Now, I’ve learned

One rare blood disease called immune thrombocytopenia, or ITP, is when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks a person’s healthy blood cells called platelets. People of any gender can have ITP, but it’s twice as common in women than in men. Without enough platelets to clot blood and protect your blood vessels you can be at risk for ITP, which may present itself as excessive bleeding, frequent bruising, spots on the skin, or even a serious bleed in your brain or other vital organs. In addition to visible symptoms you may be feeling fatigued, which can make it difficult to function. If you do have ITP, it’s important

Here are some tips to conveniently help track and manage your ITP: • Communicate: Because you may not always show obvious signs of illness, like bruising, your family and friends may not fully realize the impact that ITP has on your life. This may make it hard to get the support you need. Sharing your experience and talking about how you feel may help loved ones better understand your life with ITP. • Stay informed: Review the best practices for managing autoimmune diseases and keep abreast of emerging treatment options. Check medical information about your disease and ways you can keep yourself healthy.

That’s what happened to Krystal, a working mom with a husband in the military. Doctors kept exploring different potential diseases while attempting to get her platelets to an appropriate level.

not to let platelet counts rule my life anymore.” Even though ITP can be a lifelong disease, it is manageable with treatment. It’s important to work with your doctor to find the treatment that works best for you.

• Participate: Attend local meetings and activities with other ITP patients. PDSA.org and its local chapters are a great way to connect with them. For more information and to hear others talk about ITP, visit MyITPLife.

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Avoiding lawnmower injuries; healthier HS athletes with athletic trainers BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, M.D., AND MEHMET OZ, M.D. Q: We bought a new house with a nice front and back yards. My husband is excited about cutting the lawn and is off buying a new push mower. I don’t want him cutting off his foot. Should I be concerned? – Abigail N., Catskill, New York A: No and yes. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, since their federal safety standards for power mowers were instituted back in 1982, the number of annual lawn mower injuries has been reduced by half. However, even though lawn mowers are much safer now (make sure your husband buys one that says “Meets CPSC blade safety requirements”), injuries still happen. A new study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine found that lawn mower injuries continue to send more than 80,000 Americans to the emergency department every year. The most common type of lawn mower-inflicted injury is, of course, laceration. So remember: • The American Society for Surgery of the Hand suggests wearing gloves, goggles and hearing protection when you mow. And always wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes. • Don’t cut the grass when wet. Wet clippings clog the blades and the discharge chute, and that’s typically when hands reach in. • Clear the yard of potential flying objects, such as branches, stones and other debris before you mow. The No. 2 cause of mower moaning? Muscle sprain or strain. So, make sure the mower stays hydrated, maybe do runner’s stretches before mowing, and take a break every 20 to 30 minutes. Not being fatigued will reduce your chance of other injuries, too. Whenever you mow, wear long pants tucked into your socks, and spray them with DEET to ward off tick and mosquito bites. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that disease cases from insect bites increased from more than 27,000 in 2014, to 96,075 in 2016.

Q: I just read that female high school athletes have fewer injuries when their schools have an athletic trainer. My daughter goes to a small local high school, plays soccer and basketball, and we don’t have one. What does it take or how much does it cost to recruit an athletic trainer? – Beth A., West Lafayette, Indiana A: First of all, if you are in the market for athletic trainers, make sure you interview and hire only those who are board-certified. That means that they have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, passed the BOC (Board of Certification) exam and are a member of the National Athletic Training Association. At the high school level, a certified AT earns between $40,000 and $65,000 per year. They more than earn their keep with the number of injuries they help prevent. A recent study found that recurrent injury rates were six times higher on girls’ soccer teams and nearly three times higher among girls’ basketball teams in schools without ATs. Furthermore, girls’ high school sports that have an AT on the coaching staff have fewer overall injuries, reduced recurrent injury rates and superior identification and management of athletes’ concussions. As NATA explains, certified ATs “are licensed health care professionals who work with coaches and athletes to apply evidence-based injury prevention strategies, and they are able to recognize and manage injuries when they happen, which may reduce severity or complications.” Plus, when kids are well-trained, they’re in better shape and they compete better. Translation: Healthy teams win more (!), and athletic kids who get good training can keep playing for a lifetime. If your daughter’s school budget is an issue, here’s an idea (everyone across the country can try the same kind of solution). Purdue University’s Department of Health and Kinesiology is in your town. They teach undergraduates to become athletic trainers, public health specialists, and health and fitness providers. See if you can work something out with an internship program that would give college students (supervised by a certified professional from the college) work experience and help protect your daughter and her teammates at the same time.

* * *Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen at youdocsdaily@sharecare.com. ©2018 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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First Aid Essentials

eptember is National Preparedness Month. It’s a good time for you to think about the importance of preparing for a potential disaster by learning lifesaving skills, reviewing your insurance policies, making an emergency plan for your family and putting together an emergency kit. In case of an emergency, it is important to have the basic supplies, such as water, batteries and flashlights on hand but don’t forget medications and medical supplies as well. Dr. Derek Heard, Phoebe Primary Care Physician, says having the right medical supplies and an emergency plan will ease the stress of dealing with a severe storm. A well-stocked first aid kit is important for a number of situations and provides you with the supplies needed to be ready for most minor emergencies. First aid kits can be large, including every possible item you might need or they can contain basic items. Either way, according to Dr. Heard every first aid kit should include the following essential items: 

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Dr. Derek Heard Primary Care Physician, Phoebe Primary Care of Albany

Be sure to include those special medicines family members may require, such as an EpiPen for severe allergies, supplies for those with diabetes, inhalers and extra oxygen. For those that use DME equipment that require electricity such as CPAP, Oxygen, Home Dialysis, there needs to be a contingency plan for use of those items,” said Dr. Heard. For medications that need refrigeration a plan needs to be in place. Dr. Heard suggests speaking with your doctor or pharmacist about how those medications can be stored in case of power outages. If you don’t want to put your own first aid kit together, you can buy them from The American Red Cross and at many drugstores. However, once you buy it, be sure to go through the items to be sure you know how to use them and add anything that you may need specifically for your family.

Free CMEs offered monthly at Hughston Grand Rounds On the first Wednesday of each month, a diverse group of local healthcare professionals—that often includes physicians from Hughston, Columbus, and Fort Benning; Hughston fellows and residents; Hughston Certified Athletic Training Fellows; and medical students—come together for grand rounds lectures on evolving trends in orthopaedics at the Hughston Foundation auditorium. Grand rounds constitute a ritual of medical education and provide an excellent supplement to medical school and residency. Moreover, grand rounds help doctors and other healthcare professionals stay current in their specialty or areas of core practice. The physician lectures offer expertise on specialized topics and cover the latest evidence-based research and treatments emerging in the field of medicine. To sign up for email blasts for this CME event, contact Belinda Klein at 706-494-3326; bklein@hughston.com.

Hughston Health Alert wins APEX Award The Fall 2017 issue of the Hughston Health Alert recently won the Award for Excellence in the health and medical writing category in the 2018 annual international APEX Awards for Publication Excellence competition. The 2018 contest marks the 30th anniversary of the APEX award. The Hughston Health Alert has placed in the competition every year since 2002, winning a total of 5 Grand Awards in the newsletter category and 12 Awards of Excellence. Congratulations to our Editorial Board members for their hard work and continued dedication to this important publication. Editor – Thomas N. Bernard, MD; Managing Editor – Dennise Brogdon; Associate Editor – M. Canaan Prater, DO; Art Director – Belinda Klein, MA; Layout Editor – Tiffany Davis, MS; Board Members – Champ L. Baker III, MD; Mark Baker, PT, CEO; William Etchison, MS; Andy Grubbs, Jr., MEd, ATC; Rob Hopkins, PR, SCS; William Kurerzi, PT; and Cholly Minton. For 30 years, the Hughston Foundation has published the Hughston Health Alert, an 8-page quarterly patient education newsletter prepared by our writing and imagery departments. It focuses on orthopaedic and sports-related topics, including injury prevention and treatment, and is circulated at no charge to patients, coaches, students, and anyone requesting a subscription. Issues are shipped to the YMCA, fitness centers, the Girls Club, and Girls Inc. They are also distributed to participants at sporting events, such as the Georgia High School Soccer Association Championship, and at meetings for healthcare professionals across the Southeast. Moreover, the Hughston Health Alert is available online at www.Hughston.com where it attracts over a million visitors annually. In addition to a print readership of over 50,000 a year, the number of Hughston Health Alert e-mail subscriptions has risen to over 60,000. Please visit https://www.hughston.com/thc-home/thc-health-alert/ to see individual issues online or the complete collection.

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prevent injuries. During the presentations, the students watched videos that show athletic injuries as they happened and how athletic trainers assist athletes immediately after an injury occurs. The students learned how casts are applied and how to fit different types of braces. They watched a demonstration of rehabilitation techniques, made their own thumb splints with the occupational therapists, and learned about concussions. Some of the most exciting things they were able to do at the Hughston facility involved the knee and shoulder structures. A surgical resident discussed shoulder anatomy and demonstrated an arthroscopic and open dissection using a cadaver shoulder. Additionally, they watched a total knee replacement surgery that was narrated by an orthopedic surgeon as he performed the surgery. The students were also able to try suturing techniques using pigskin in the wet lab and basic IV setup in the dry lab using simulators. The students especially enjoyed trying their hand at knee surgery using the arthroscopic knee simulators where they removed “loose bodies” from the knee. The third day of the camp took place at Columbus Technical College where students had the opportunity to learn about the different associate degrees that are available and had a chance to observe “real life” medical environments and scenarios. Respiratory simulators were used for the students to practice doing intubations and laparoscopy simulation boxes tested their hand-eye coordination. The emergency medicine and paramedicine instructors showed the students their training facilities and talked about their experiences in the medical field. The nutritionist discussed the updated nutritional guidelines and advised on how one can make healthy choices on a budget. The camp received excellent reviews from the students who participated and the planners are already working on new and exciting presentations and labs for next year. Program organizers and sponsors were The Hughston Clinic and Foundation, Three Rivers AHEC, Columbus Technical College, Arthrex, and Nuvasive, while Renasant Bank and Columbus State University sponsored the lunch and learn programs.

Quentin K. Tanko, MD, Hughston’s New Trauma Fellow Quentin K. Tanko, MD, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, joined the Hughston Foundation in August as the 2018-2019 Hughston Trauma Fellow. After pursuing a career in general orthopaedics, Dr. Tanko is continuing his education and training through the Hughston Foundation’s Trauma Fellowship program. Dr. Tanko received a double major Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Chemistry and Chemistry from Seattle University in Seattle, WA. He went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences and his Medical Doctorate from Creighton University School of Medicine, in Omaha, NE. He finished his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center in Grand Rapids, MI. After his residency, he worked with orthopaedic surgeons and in private practice, performing total joint replacements of the hip, knee, and shoulder (including reverse total shoulder arthroplasty), arthroscopy of knee and shoulder, and fracture repair ranging from ankle to wrist (including periprosthetic and periarticular subtypes, carpal tunnel, and cubital tunnel). He is now at Hughston Trauma completing his fellowship under the direction of orthopaedic trauma surgeons John C.P. Floyd, MD, FACS, and Robert Harris, MD.

Sixty-three high school and first-year college students came from across Georgia to attend Scrubs Camp in Columbus, GA, June 12-14 and July 17-19, 2018. The Hughston Foundation, Three Rivers AHEC, and Columbus Technical College hosted two camps scheduled this summer for students who have an interest in the medical field, especially orthopaedics, surgery, nursing, and rehabilitation. Every student received their own scrubs tops, which many wore to camp each day. In addition to tours of each facility and lectures, the students were able to experience many hands-on activities. Some of the speakers and topics covered during camp included, optometry, orthopaedic technologist, nutritionist, medical writing, medical illustration, radiology, surgical nursing, surgical technologist, physician and medical residency program, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic training. Additionally, the students enjoyed surgical technology in the operating room, emergency medicine and paramedicine, respiratory care, nursing, and obstetrics. The Hughston Foundation hosted the program during the first two days. In the athletic training and rehabilitation component, students learned how to apply athletic tape to help

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FOOD

Making the Most of Local Produce Smoothies, Sauces, Soups (StatePoint) Fresh, local produce is in its prime, making now the perfect time to take part in the farm-to-table movement. Whether you join a community supported agriculture (CSA) group or shop at your local farmers’ market, it’s easy to taste the elevated flavor profile of just-picked fruits and veggies. Make the most of the season with these tips for storing, cooking and savoring fresh produce. Plan, Prioritize, Prepare Plan what produce you will purchase ahead of time. Many farmers’ markets and CSAs distribute eNewsletters or flyers that highlight what’s available. You can also search for seasonality charts in your region to get an idea of what items are at their peak, and plan accordingly. Once you’ve shopped, prioritize your goods. Use tender greens and any ripe fruits and veggies right away. Roots, bulbs and squash tend to last longer and can be saved for later in the week. Next, properly store produce to help to extend its life. If fridge space is limited, consider cooking down greens by either partially boiling or sautéing prior to putting them away, depending on what recipes you’ve selected for those items.

Smoothies are a delicious, easy way to pack a lot of produce and nutrition into a meal. And if you’re processing the toughest whole foods, like dark, leafy greens, be sure to use a highpowered blender such as the Ascent Series A3500, which offers five program settings, including one for smoothies. A recipe for the “Everything Smoothie,” which incorporates a wide variety of produce found at your farmers’ market, is available at vitamix.com. Take advantage of tomato season, preparing pasta sauces to enjoy now or freeze for those months when they aren’t readily available from local growers. Try adding red and green bell peppers, and even carrot shavings, to boost the nutritional value of a veggie Bolognese. Soups make use of veggies now and later. Warm weather calls for cool concoctions like gazpacho or cucumber dill soup. A cabbage soup that combines hearty potatoes, onions and carrots can be made for cool fall nights or stored in your freezer for winter. Use it Up Remember that nearly all parts of produce are usable. Vegetables like beets, carrots,

kohlrabi and turnips have edible greens that make an excellent addition to morning smoothies or a nutrient-rich stir-fry. Compost any remaining scraps. Don’t be afraid of bruises or dents. Greens with slightly wilted leaves can be blended with a bit of water and frozen in ice cube trays for future use in soups or smoothies. If you see a great deal on fruit like strawberries or cherries, buy them and combine with sugar and pectin for an easy freezer jam, or dry them out for on-the-go snacks. Shopping for whole foods at farmers’ markets or joining a CSA is an opportunity to help local farmers and explore your culinary interests. The availability of specific fruits and vegetables ebbs and flows; capture each at its peak to enjoy the bounty throughout the year.

HEALTH TIP WATER THERAPY

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1. A group of Japanese Doctors confirmed that “warm water” is 100% effective in resolving some health problems such as:

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14. Stomach problems 15. Poor appetite 16. Also all diseases related to the eyes, ear & throat. 17. Headache

HOW TO USE WARM WATER Get up early in the morning and drink approximately “2 glasses of warm water when the stomach is empty”. You may not be able to make 2 glasses at the beginning but slowly you will.

NOTE: • DO NOT eat anything 45 mins after taking the water. • Waiting 45 minutes can be difficult but can be practiced with determination.

• The warm water therapy will resolve the health problems within reasonable period of time. • COLD WATER IS BAD FOR YOU!!! If cold water does not affect you at young age, it will harm you at “old age”. • It also creates problems in the liver. It makes fat stuck with liver. • Cold water affect internal walls of the stomach. It affects the large intestine and affects poor digestion. 2. Rinse your mouth with water by swishing it around your teeth after each meal. 3. Wash your face with water few times a day this will freshen up you and bring calmness to your whole body. 4. Drink 6-8 cups (16 oz.) water everyday. Be mindful and aware of your body and take care of your health with water.

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