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16 MATOOKE REPUBLIC / Thursday, April -, 

Body & Soul

Living I Relating

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Make yourself a first aid kit �

edics say a well-stocked first-aid kit is a musthave at home as a first step in responding to injuries and emergencies. If you drive, it is advisable that you have an additional kit for your car. Here is what you need to create the handy box:

EpiPen (otherwise known as Epinephrine) are also handy when someone is faced with life-threatening allergy, for they can help stop a serious reaction and buy you time until medical help arrives.

Stopping bleeding /closing wounds

Medics stress that no kit is right for every person. They advise against having a prepackaged kit, except to use as a foundation to build their own personalised kit. Experts say if one has a medical condition that requires them to take medication, they should make sure one’s kit is stocked with extra prescription medications. If you routinely take ‘Over the Counter’ medications to treat conditions like arthritis, nausea etc, make sure you have an ample supply

Every good medical kit should have items that can be used to help stop bleeding, close and protect cuts, and help prevent infection from setting in. Duct Tape is the first on the list here, as it can be a life-saver when dealing with a cut or wound where medical help is too far off. Butterfly sutures (commonly called plasters) are the other way to close up small wounds, especially when there is a need just to block blood flow or to pull the edges of a small cut together. Quick clot gauze and bandage strips are also a must.

Items specific to your unique medical needs

Preventing infection Keeping your wounds clean and covered is extremely important, to prevent infection from setting in. It is advised that you always have some of the following ready: adhesive wound dressings; broad spectrum oral antibiotics (erythromycin, ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin); antibiotic ointments and creams; as well as antiseptics and disinfectants (peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, PVP iodine ampules and antiseptic-wipes).

Managing pain Pain is one of the things that most commonly call for first aid, and can sometimes be debilitating or even deadly. To manage pain or decrease inflammation, include Aspirin, Codeine, Tylenol or Ibuprofen etc in your kit. Chemical ice bags and lidocaine are also recommended.

Quick allergy remedies Even if you don’t think you have allergies, an allergic reaction can still happen when you least expect it. In some cases (especially food allergies), allergens can cause life-threatening reactions that need to be treated immediately. Antihistamine – Benadryl, otherwise known by its generic name Diphenhydramine HCl, is one of the best allergy remedies on the market and is something that should be part of your kit. Antihistamine creams like

in your kit.

Basic medical tools Your first aid kit should also contain at least some of the following items: syringes and a medicine cup; emergency dental kit (containing pain relieving gel/ointment, temporary filling material, dental mirror, tooth picks, dental floss); air splints for supporting dislocated or fractured limbs; tweezers for picking up small objects; grooming and cleaning tools such as fingernail clippers, soap and antiseptic wipes; scissors; disposable thermometers; disposable gloves; sterile eyewash and eye dressings.

Basic first aid instructions Some items should be given priority depending on specific circumstances—for example; when travelling into a national park one should include in their kit a torch with several batteries, insect-repellant as well as a blackstone. When travelling on water, one must have waterproof matches, a waterproof torch, and an oxygen mask, among others. It is also advised that you always store your kit in places that are easy to get to yet out of the reach of young children.

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 Unlocking the matters of the heart

DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP WORK Regular contact is the first step to keeping it alive It’s tough keeping a relationship sound and healthy when there’s physical distance between the partners, no matter whether it’s a fairly long distance like Uganda and Dubai, or a relatively short distance like one living in Gulu while the partner is in Mbarara. But it is still possible to make it work, and here’s how: Stay in contact When you aren’t seeing each other in person, it’s important to establish and maintain an emotional connection as often as you can. It doesn’t always have to be long; just frequent communication that protects both partners from drifting apart. Talk about the mundane things There is no need to for every conversation to be a thoughtful discussion about your relationship, hopes, or dreams. Instead, focusing on the little things that couples who live together would, such as grocery shopping, doing chores around the house, or redecorating, gives the feeling of going through life’s everyday realities together. Do the same things at the same time Plan to cook the same meal on the same day. If neither of you are into cooking, you might just plan to eat

the same cuisine or snack. Read the same book or article. You can even take turns reading it aloud to each other over. Or you can watch a TV show or movie simultaneously. This will make the distance feel smaller. Support each other Being there for a partner whenever they’re in trouble, hurt, or any other kind of dark corridor will make them know that you care. Being away doesn’t mean you should let your partner deal with important issues alone. You can always send ﬁnancial, moral and emotional support across the distance. Create trust Trust is vital in relationships regardless of distance, so you should try your best to be faithful and straightforward in all your dealings.

If you make a mistake, it’s important to be honest and tell your partner the truth. Keep shared goals in sight You may have discussed the goal of starting a family, but keeping that goal in sight for both of you is what will help it become reality. Regularly talk about the shared goals and get yourselves working toward achieving them. Find a shared online hobby It be could an online game of chess, it could be an online movie, or it could even be an online quiz. It could yet still be an online blog about your culinary adventures or your private readings. The baseline is that this will give you a perfect opportunity to build a greater feeling of togetherness.

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achael is a very beautiful, faithful and loving woman. In fact she is also very God-fearing and hardworking. Our three-year relationship has so far been very smooth and satisfying, and we have been planning an introduction later this year, then a wedding next year. Her family has known me for three years as their daughter’s fiancé. But recently, I have been confused by Rachael’s younger sister who is a third-year student at Makerere University. The younger sister is far more beautiful than Rachael and has already ensnared me by showing me she loves and adores me more, let alone showed that she has more plans for our life together. She recently stayed a night at my place

and she already began talking things like children and all. She says she knows that her sister isn’t serious with me and has another man, while she wants to start a family with me. I don’t know what to do.

Isaac, Nansana It sounds like that younger sister is really doing her best to steal you away from her elder, but how is her family going to take it given that they already knew you as the elder sister’s fiancé? Won’t it cause real problems between the sisters and even between you and some of the family members? And does that younger girl really love you? I think you’d be better off sticking with the

older sister.

Ibrahim, Seeta To me it looks like that younger girl isn’t to be trusted. How can one really try to snatch their sister’s lover? I would guess she is very materialistic and has seen in you a few things she really covets, maybe you have some money and drive a good car and all those things which make young girls of her age lose their minds. But it also looks like she is dense, without morals whatsoever and very shameless, and that’s a real recipe for danger in case you try to take her on as your wife instead of the older sister. I would say run from her as fast and as far as you can.

Barbara, Bweyogere

Thursday, April -,  MATOOKE REPUBLIC 17

Kids I Mums I Dads

Parenting

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Discipline: By all means be strict with the kids, but do not come cross as inconsiderate

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iven time, my friends and I would gossip all day and night. We would digest everything from “did you know”, “have you heard”, “is it true”, “guess what!” and anything else that falls in that line. We would even discuss which side of the campus wind is blowing this month of April only if we had enough time! Like majority of women, we talk a lot! Recently at a baby shower, one of the girls gave us a hearty laugh. Her neighbor Angela was the topic of the night. Kyana (as our friend likes to be called) said that Angela (her neighbour) is tougher than the late Gaddaﬁ’s female body guards. This mother of two has military rules in her house. Her boys don’t sit in the sofas. When visitors come, they are told to disappear. They are not supposed to even sneeze when mum hosts anyone. Kyana says you would think they are “dead” for that period. Warm water is a privilege they’ve never had. They don’t shower warm water even if it’s as cold as it is these days. Her children run away at the sound of their mother’s voice. In fact if you want to scare these two boys away, just say; “Look! Your mother!”. There are mistakes we make as parents in the quest to bring our children up the best way possible. We feel a huge burden to raise responsible citizens who will make us proud in future, so we focus on disciplinary measures and forget the small things that we do or do not do but which end up spoiling them. Things we do like; taking your child’s side every time they get into an argument. Even when the other party is right,

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And then came Karyn White, with her medleys, leaving a lasting impression at the eight edition of Nile Gold Jazz Safari. The band was awesome and on point and so for her vocalists who were so smooth. Kampala Serena Hotel could not hold back. She sang, danced and connected well with her audience. Revelers warmed up to the old skool American singer for her good performance, of sultry funk and rhythm and blues. She was inviting. Two Ugandan dudes did not shy from an opportunity to make the international star feel some cozy intimacy as they joined her hug, and extended it into a tight squeeze. They invited her to sit on their laps and as they did all this, she got a little carried away in the moment. She was inviting. Two Ugandan dudes did not shy from an opportunity to make the international star feel some cozy intimacy as they joined her hug, and extended it into a tight squeeze. They invited her to sit on their laps and as they did all this, she got a little carried away in the moment.

Favourite child? Not for me �

don’t be a corrupt judge. In doing so, you will raise a selﬁsh person whose feelings matter more than those of the people around them. This child will not see anything wrong with being the main focus. Me, me and more me is all that matters. As a parent, I try as much as possible to be neutral whenever my children are involved in ﬁghts and disagreements with others or among them. I choose my words carefully and calmly as I explain why I think one is in the wrong and the other is right. Instead of using words like “that

was a stupid thing to do”, I say things like “that was not a nice thing to do to your playmate”. When I am done rebuking, I then show them the essence of saying sorry and owning up to their mistake. It’s not just about tough disciplinary measures and creating fear. It’s about ﬁnding the right balance between being strict, considerate and loving all at the same time. It is a delicate, and sometimes difﬁcult balancing act. But your home need not be turned into a barracks, yet the kids must know they have limits.

very parent has a favourite child. And every parent denies they have one. It is true and natural;. no matter how much you deny it, if you have more than one child, you are as a parent going to have one that you get drawn to more than the others. Yet if I was asked who my favourite child is among my three, I would say I love them all the same. Not surprising, because statistics and studies show that only % of parents will admit to having a favourite child. My best friend Hellen is a perfect case study here. Hellen comes from a family of one sister and two brothers, but she was always the least favourite in her family. We usually associate children like her with low grades in school, untidy habits and sometimes unruly behaviour. As a result, parents subconsciously make excuses for liking them less, then the kids pick up on those vibes and before you know it a negative cycle has been set in motion. I am never surprised at the responses I get when I ask fellow parents who of their children they like most. I on the other hand, learned something empowering about loving all my children and I am only happy to share. I don’t have a favorite at all and that’s the truth. I’m not just saying that to sound good. What I have, instead, are favourite things about all of them. I love that my oldest child is insightful and handy. I love that my second is intelligent and creative while the youngest is cuddly and has a smile that melts my heart. I also dislike some of the things that they do which may make me have a favourite that hour (just that hour). But let’s just say I had a favourite among them. I would never show it because the only thing that would do would be to distance the other two children from me and certainly from each other. So that’s my simple secret; nothing special, but hey, it has worked for us. Maybe you know deep down that you have a favourite, maybe your kids have sensed it as well. The most important thing is not to show it—ever.

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Thursday (April , ) EUROPE: Europa League - Play Offs 22:05

Ath Bilbao - Sevilla

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Braga - Shakhtar

GG/ Over 2.5

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Dortmund - Liverpool

22:05

Villarreal - Sparta Prague

Friday (April , ) FRANCE: Ligue  21:30

Montpellier – Lyon

Over 2.5

GERMANY: Bundesliga 21:30

Hertha Berlin - Hannover

Saturday April ,  ENGLAND: Premier League 14:45

West Ham -Arsenal

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