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NAMES OF SANTA by Kathy Wolfe Most of us think of Santa Claus as the jolly fat man in the red suit, but around the world, this holiday character has a different name and appearance. This week, Tidbits travels the globe to examine diverse and unique names for Santa. • The name of St. Nicholas is a familiar one, and is thought to be beginning of the gift-giving legends. Born around 280 A.D. in what is now Turkey, this monk had a reputation for his kindness, giving away his inherited wealth, and helping the sick and poor around the countryside. The best-known tale is of St. Nicholas rescuing three poor sisters from being sold into slavery, providing each of them with a dowry for a suitable marriage. Because St. Nicholas died on December 6th, that became his feast day. On the night of December 5th, German and Dutch children put a boot or shoe outside the front door, hoping for gifts and sweets to be delivered during the night.
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• Bavarian folklore depicts a companion for St. Nicholas, Knecht Ruprecht, who determines if children have been behaving and saying their prayers. If not, he shakes ashes at them, or leaves a stick in their boots instead of treats. • Christkind, the German word for “Christ Child,” referred to an angel who accompanied St. Nicholas on his travels, bringing presents to children in Switzerland and Germany. He was similar to a sprite or fairy, with blond hair and angel wings.
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• Finland’s Christmas figure is named Joulupukki, which literally translates “Yule Goat.” His origins are in Norse mythology, where he drives a wagon drawn by goats. His garb is red leather pants and a tight, fur-trimmed red leather coat. According to Finnish legend, Joulupukki and his wife live in Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland, where they are assisted by tonttu, which are not elves, but rather dwarflike humans.
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• Jultomten bears gifts in Sweden, riding in a sleigh led by the Julbocker, the goats of the god of thunder. He’s a gnome who dresses in red, lugging a sack loaded with goodies. In Denmark, he is known as Julemanden, and his sleigh is pulled by reindeer. • Pere Noel delivers gifts to French children, treats small enough to fit in the shoes they have left out for him, typically candy, money, or small toys. The children place their wooden shoes by the fireplace, filled with carrots for Pere Noel’s donkey, Gui, the French word for Mistletoe. Pere Noel is accompanied by Pere Fouettard, who delivers spankings to naughty children. Pere Noel visits on December 5th, St. Nicholas Eve in France, and then returns on Christmas Day. …turn the page for more
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NAMES OF SANTA (continued):
• In Louisiana’s French Cajun culture, Papa Noel is modeled after Santa Claus, but is transported in a small boat drawn by eight alligators. • Russia’s fabled gift-giver is a woman named Babouschka, a name that means “grandmother” or “old woman” in Russian. She is said to have turned down a trip with the Wise Men to see the Baby Jesus. Another version is that she misled the Wise Men on purpose, giving them wrong directions. She very quickly realized her sin, and spent many years trying to find Baby Jesus and give her gifts to Him. When her search was fruitless, she began giving the gifts to children found along the way, hoping one of them might be Jesus.
• The Dutch were strong celebrators of St. Nicholas Day, giving him the name of Sinter Klaas, derived from Saint Nikolaos, or Sint Nikolaas. He dressed as a bishop and rode a white horse over the rooftops distributing gifts. Dutch immigrants brought the tradition to America, and the name was modified to Santa Claus. In 1809, author Washington Irving published “The History of New York,” which contained a collection of Dutch stories, many of which featured Sinter Klaas, described as large man wearing a red waistcoat, blue tri-cornered hat, and yellow stockings. Irving jokingly referred to him as the patron saint of the city • It’s believed that the name Kris Kringle was initially Krishkinkle or Belsnickel among America’s Pennsylvania Dutch in the 1820s. The name translates from the German “Nicholas dressed in fur.” According to legend, the stern-faced Belsnickel showed up unannounced at children’s homes, ringing a bell and carrying a bag of cakes, nuts, and candies, along with a stick. Children recited a verse to the gift-giver, and if they had been good throughout all the year, Belsnickel would toss treats on the floor and depart. However, naughty children received a spanking with his switch. • England’s Father Christmas dates back to the 1500s during Henry VIII’s reign. He was a giant of a man dressed in green or scarlet fur-lined robes, and was greeted during his visits with mince pies and milk or brandy, left out for him by English children. His visits were on December 6, but when England abandoned keeping the Feast Day of St. Nicholas, Father Christmas began coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve, similar to the tradition of Santa Claus.
• Italy’s Babbo Natale is a skinnier version of the North American Santa Claus, who commands his reindeer Cometa, Ballerina, Fulmine, Donnola, Freccia, Saltarello, Donato, and Cupido. However, the true gift giver in Italy is Le Befana, the old woman who delivers gifts on Epiphany, January 6. Similar to Russia’s legend of Babouschka, Le Befana lived on the road taken by the Wise Men to locate the Christ Child. She was invited on the journey, but declined, later realizing her mistake. La Befana flies on her broomstick and drops down Italian chimneys on the Eve of the Epiphany, leaving gifts.
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• It was Clement Clarke Moore’s 1822 poem “An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas,” what we know today as “The Night Before Christmas” that changed our perspective of Santa Claus. Moore’s poem gave Santa his sleigh led by reindeer, his jolly laughter, and his skill of navigating up and down chimneys. In 1863, political cartoonist Thomas Nast drew a cartoon of Santa for “Harper’s Weekly” magazine that started the modern Santa image. Over the years, Nast updated his illustrations until his 1881 drawing that depicted Santa with his round belly, white, beard, redand-white suit, and sack of toys, along with a North Pole workshop and elves.
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ANSWER: The average temperature for most people is not the 98.6 that I, at least, was taught growing up. Body temperature varies during the day -- it's a bit lower in the morning and higher in the evening, but it averages about 98.2 degrees. Your observations show that your body temperatures are well within the normal variation. A temperature of 99 is not, strictly speaking, a fever. Fever normally is defined as greater than 101.5, but can be lower in people with severe disease of the immune system. Most cases of fever are temporary viral infections, but fever can be seen with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases without infection, and as a result of some medications. Equally important, it's possible -- and even likely in some cases -- to have serious infection with no fever. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: Years ago, my husband took Lipitor, and after taking it for quite a while, his muscles and limbs developed a profound weakness; he could barely hold up a shovel and had no muscle tone. The doctor switched him to Vytorin, and it went away. Now he is experiencing similar problems after taking Vytorin for many years -- his joints ache, he feels like his body is slow to follow "orders" to move and his feet hurt. Could Vytorin now be the culprit? -- J.H.
SODA CONSUMPTION DECLINES IN U.S. Consumption of sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages fell among children and adults in the U.S. between 2003 and 2014, according to a study published in Obesity. Researchers tracked dietary data for 18,600 children and 27,652 adults and measured sugar-sweetened beverage consumption. The percentage of children and adults who drank sugary drinks on any given day, including sodas and milk, fell to 60.7 percent and 50 percent from 79.7 percent and 61.5 percent, respectively. The authors caution that consumption remains high among adolescents and young adults and Mexican-American and African-American populations, all of whom are at an elevated risk for obesity.
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ANSWER: Lipitor (atorvastatin) and simvastatin are cholesterol-lowering medications in the class called statins. Vytorin is a combination of simvastatin and another, nonstatin medication called ezetimibe. Muscle aches and even muscle breakdown are uncommon (but not rare) side effects of all statin drugs. The side effect usually happens in the first six months of taking the medicine, but still can happen even after years of taking the medicine. Given your husband's history, I would recommend talking with his doctor about stopping the medicine. Changing statins (as your husband did, from Lipitor to simvastatin) can relieve the problem sometimes.
kinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes. I can walk about 10 feet before becoming terribly short of breath and weak. I have been this way for several years, and it has become increasingly worse. Can you help me? -- K.C. ANSWER: Neither Parkinson's disease nor Type 2 diabetes explains terrible shortness of breath on mild exertion. Severe shortness of breath can come from serious heart or lung problems (many types) or severe anemia. I can't help: Get to your doctor right away.
There are other causes of joint and foot aches, and slowness in moving sounds like it might be a neurologic or rheumatologic issue rather than a side effect. But a trial off the medicine is still a good first step.
*** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to.
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IF YOU DON'Y TAKE CARE OF YOUR GUMS, IT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
GUM DISEASE AND HEART DISEASE: "We all think that cholesterol is important to heart disease. The health of your gums is a more important predictor of whether or not you will have a heart attack or not." Dr. OZ Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., FACS Director, Cardiovascular Institute Columbia Medical Center, NYC ABC News, Good Morning America Several studies have shown that periodontal (gum) disease has a direct association with heart disease. Scientists believe that inflammation caused by periodontal disease may be responsible for the link. Periodontal disease can also exacerbate existing heart conditions. Patients at risk for infective endocarditis may require antibiotics prior to dental procedures. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. See your dentist if you suspect you have gum disease because the sooner you treat it the better. The early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. If you have gingivitis, your gums may become red, swollen and bleed easily. At this stage, the disease is still reversible and can usually be eliminated by a professional cleaning at your dental office, followed by daily brushing and flossing. Advanced gum disease is called periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis affects 47.2% of adults over 30 in the United States. It can lead to the loss of tissue and bone that support the teeth and it may become more severe over time. If it does, your teeth will feel loose and start moving around in your mouth. This is the most common form of periodontitis in adults but can occur at any age. It usually gets worse slowly, but there can be periods of rapid progression.
DIABETES AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE: Diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease, which in turn can increase blood sugar and diabetic complications. People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because people with diabetes are more susceptible to contracting infections. In fact, periodontal disease is often considered a complication of di-
abetes. Those people who don't have their diabetes under control are especially at risk. Research has suggested that the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease goes both ways - periodontal disease may make it more difficult for people who have diabetes to control their blood sugar. Severe periodontal disease can increase blood sugar, contributing to increased periods of time when the body functions with a high blood sugar. This puts people with diabetes at increased risk for diabetic complications.
STROKE: Additional studies have also pointed to a relationship between periodontal disease and stroke. In one study that looked at the causal relationship of oral infection as a risk factor for stroke, people diagnosed with acute cerebrovascular ischemia were found more likely to have an oral infection when compared to those in the control group.
WHAT IS A PERIODONTIST? A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, and are also trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures. Periodontists often treat more problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Periodontists offer a wide range of treatments, such as scaling and root planing (in which the infected surface of the root is cleaned) or root surface debridement (in which damaged tissue is removed). They can also treat patients with severe gum problems using a range of surgical procedures. In addition, periodontists are specially trained in the placement, maintenance, and repair of dental implants. During the first visit, the periodontist usually reviews the patient’s complete medical and dental histories. It is extremely important for the periodontist to know if any medications are being taken or if the patient is being treated for any condition that can affect periodontal care, such as heart disease, diabetes, or pregnancy. The periodontist examines the gums, checks to see if there is any gum line recession, assesses how the teeth fit together when biting, and checks the teeth to see if any are loose. The periodontist will also take a small measuring instrument called a probe and place it between the teeth and gums to determine the depth of those spaces, known as periodontal pockets; this helps the periodontist assess the health of the gums. X-rays may also be taken to observe the health of the bone below the gum line.
Andrew Forrest, D.M.D., M.S. is the clinical director of Premier Dental Group. He oversees a team of eight advanced trained dentists. He is a specialist in Periodontics and Dental Implants. He has been practicing dentistry for 13 years. His research on the interdisciplinary management of Cancer Treatment, Irradiation Therapy, and Implantology was completed at the University of Miami in 2001. This research awarded him the Straumann ITI Implant Dentistry Scholarship Award. While attending Dental School, Dr. Forrest completed two Periodontics externships, the first at New York University and the latter at Harvard University. He completed his externship in Anesthesiology at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Forrest completed his three year specialty training in Periodontics and Implant Surgery at the University of Florida, Shands Hospital. During that time, he also completed his Masters Degree with a focus on Oral Immunology. His heritage in the dental profession spans three generations. Presently, Dr. Forrest has a teaching appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Florida. The focus of his practice centers upon the surgical reconstruction of supporting tissues for the preservation of teeth and Dental Implantology. To date, Dr. Forrest has placed more than 6,000 dental implants. He lectures to other dentists on how dental implants can improve a patient’s quality of life cosmetically and functionally. Dr. Forrest is also a faculty reviewer for the Periodontics Chapter in a McGraw Hill textbook. Currently, he is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, Florida Society of Dental Anesthesiology, Florida Association of Periodontists, and the Memorial Hospital Dental Study Club. During his residency at University of Florida, Dr. Forrest worked on many complex multidisciplinary cases. He realized at a very early point in his career that he could make a positive impact on the quality of people's lives. At Premier, he helped create a team of collaborating dentists, who work together to treat some of the most challenging patient cases. His center has turned into the “go to” destination for South Florida’s Professionals and A-listers for smile makeovers. His team has treated models, actors, athletes, and notable socialites. Each member of his team has been thoroughly selected and vetted. He has encouraged the team of specialists to treat patient cases comprehensively, thereby maximizing treatment efficiency and patient care. Patients benefit from this cohesive environment by receiving all of their dental care from one center. Dr. Forrest was born and raised here in South Florida. His team practices in a modern treatment center that comprehensively focuses on all aspects of dental care. Premier Dental Group is a team of highly qualified, advanced, specialized dentists. More importantly, his team cares about their community. Their mission, simply put: Premier Dental Group is committed to providing dentistry that changes people's lives; in doing so we change our own.
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