“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God
the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 1 Corinthians -17)
Church members are encouraged to prepare a simple emergency plan. The fifth item to consider is: Medication and first aid supplies.
The Church Handbook states:
Health. The Lord has commanded members to take care of their minds and bodies. They should obey the Word of Wisdom, eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get adequate sleep. They should shun substances or practices that abuse their bodies or minds and that could lead to addiction. They should practice good sanitation and hygiene and obtain adequate medical and dental care.They should also strive to cultivate good relationships with family members and others. Let's look at the part ...the Lord has commanded members to take care of their minds and bodies, and the other part that states ....ye are a Temple of God. If our body is a Temple, can we not say that there is a wealth of knowledge that we can learn from our bodies to help prepare us to be healthy and strong and be more as God would want us to be. Did you know that every cell and tissue in our body has the ability to tell us a story... A story of our health ? !
Your iris, nails, skin and tongue will reflect the body's health status and represent the mineral status of the body. So no matter how complicated your health condition, the answer is simple...Look at what the body is telling you and give it what it needs. Lets run though the checklist. ... from head to feet.
The Face as a Map One of the core beliefs in Chinese medicine is that the part contains the whole. The idea of the face as a map can be applied in many ways, not just as in indicator of past and future health, or times of life, but also as a way to diagnose organs and body parts. This is based on pathways of the deep and superficial meridians and on the three divisions from top to bottom.
Kidney If you’ve been overworking, worrying, not sleeping, drinking too much coffee and trying to juggle too many commitments, look at your kidney/liver area which is the half moon-shaped area under the eye. If the area is puffy and blue, you are working too hard, depleting your adrenals, eating too much rich food and causing an imbalance in the fluid balance of the body. Look at your ears and if they are redder than the skin on your face, you are overworking your adrenal glands. This also applies if the inner corner of the eye has a sunken, dark blue look to it.
However, if the area is dark brown and has a congested look, your liver is showing signs of “liver energy stagnation”. This could mean that your liver is stressed, possibly through pent-up frustration or anger or rich food and alcohol. If this indication is combined with one-sided headaches, jaw tension and two vertical lines between the eyebrows you could find that fat and hormone metabolism is affected. If the two vertical lines from the end of the eyebrows are combined with two smaller hook-shaped lines, this means that the gall bladder is also showing stress. Spots and lines on the forehead point to congestion from too much oily food or dairy.
Stomach and Intestines
The mouth shows the energy of the stomach and intestines and the lower part of the face relates to the lower abdomen. Congestion such as white spots or a granular-like feeling under the skin and blotchy areas may point to yeast infection, too much dairy or sugar in the diet.
If the chin is red and swollen, it may mean that there is a structural weakness in the organs, candida or stuck energy in the abdomen. If the lower lip protrudes, this shows a sluggish colon and if the top lip is cracked, red, or has spots at the corner, this could indicate stomach acidity or heat caused by inappropriate diet. Lines which go down the cheek from the inner corner of the eye are another indication of a bowel problem. A yellow colour around the mouth and lack of tone in the mouth indicate that the digestive energy is weak and a change of diet and enzymes are needed. On the other hand, a green colour indicates that the liver is the prime cause of the problem. Very thin lips indicate someone who may have workaholic tendencies.
The mouth shows the energy of the stomach and intestines and the lower part of the face relates to the lower abdomen. Congestion such as white spots or a granular-like feeling under the skin and blotchy areas may point to yeast infection, too much dairy or sugar in the diet.
If the chin is red and swollen, it may mean that there is a structural weakness in the organs, candida or stuck energy in the abdomen. If the lower lip protrudes, this shows a sluggish colon and if the top lip is cracked, red, or has spots at the corner, this could indicate stomach acidity or heat caused by inappropriate diet. Lines which go down the cheek from the inner corner of the eye are another indication of a bowel problem. A yellow colour around the mouth and lack of tone in the mouth indicate that the digestive energy is weak and a change of diet and enzymes are needed. On the other hand, a green colour indicates that the liver is the prime cause of the problem. Very thin lips indicate someone who may have workaholic tendencies.
Lungs
Redness, puffiness and breakouts around the nostrils and lower cheek indicate too many dairy products which produce mucus and congestion in the lungs. You may be on the verge of a bronchial infection if this area suddenly becomes red and dry.
Redness, puffiness and breakouts around the nostrils and lower cheek indicate too many dairy products which produce mucus and congestion in the lungs. You may be on the verge of a bronchial infection if this area suddenly becomes red and dry.
Colors shown in the face can also be read and interpreted -- subtle shades of blue, yellow and green tell a lot about what is going on, especially mineral deficiencies. And lines on your face aren't necessarily an indicator of your age but what the problems are in your body.
For instance, the dark blue under the eyes relates to overwork and imbalance in the kidneys and adrenals. This could be caused by simply not drinking enough water or feeling very stressed. If there is a yellow tinge to the skin, you have a weak digestive system and redness can mean poor circulation or too much hot, spicy food.
A lined, puffy or red forehead could mean you are eating too much rich, oily food such as meat, take-aways, fried food, cream and butter which affect the gallbladder. A puffy face is what the Chinese say results from damp. It relates to allergic reactions to food, which affect the stomach and spleen and lead to the body being unable to digest food efficiently.
WHAT YOUR TONGUE IS TELLING YOU
Tongue color, then, is something you should pay close attention to whenever you brush your teeth.
White coating When the tongue looks sort of white and pasty—in patches or in its entirety—it’s an indication that there’s probably some sort of infection present on the tongue, such as a bacterial overgrowth or an auto-immune-related inflammatory disease. One possible cause: thrush, which is an overgrowth of candida (also called yeast) bacteria. Once the infection is treated with anti-fungal drugs (either topical or oral) and the infection clears up, the tongue will return to its healthy pink shade.
Getting hairy The top of the tongue is covered with little projections called filiform papillae. They’re made up of keratin—the same protein that makes up hair, but they’re not really ‘hair. And under normal conditions, you wouldn’t even notice them. But certain conditions can cause them to elongate, giving the tongue a “hairy” appearance. Several factors could be responsible for causing the filiform papillae to grow, including a bacterial infection, taking antibiotics, or having a very dry mouth. Too Dark
A healthy tongue should have a warm, pinkish color, so when it looks dark brown or black, you need to wonder why. And chances are, the answer will be in your diet, lifestyle or you medicine cabinet. "The filiform papillae on the top of the tongue--particularly if they're elongated --can easily take on stains or various colors from the foods, drinks, antibiotics, lozenges, etc. that you consume.
A side effect of taking bismuth medications (like Pepto Bismol) is that the tongue may turn temporarily black. And drinking a lot of coffee, smoking or chewing tobacco can stain the tongue a brownish shade. The good news is that in both cases, it's probably just stained from food or medicine, and simply brushing your tongue a few times should help it fade back to its normal shade. 
A healthy tongue should have a warm, pinkish color, so when it looks dark brown or black, you need to wonder why. And chances are, the answer will be in your diet, lifestyle or you medicine cabinet. "The filiform papillae on the top of the tongue--particularly if they're elongated --can easily take on stains or various colors from the foods, drinks, antibiotics, lozenges, etc. that you consume.
Sore spots They may be small, but canker sores or mouth ulcers (which can occur anywhere in the mouth, including the tongue) can be extremely painful. Generally, those with a genetic predisposition to getting cankers will see them crop up when other factors fall into place—such as having a cold or fever, eating an excess of citrus fruits, or biting your tongue. But keep an eye on those spots. A normal canker will heal up and vanish in a week to 10 days. Something that lasts longer and doesn’t seem to be going away could be a sign of oral cancer and should be checked out by your doctor immediately. Canker sores can appear for apparently no reason, though some doctors believe they are triggered by stress and fatigue.
A Bumpy Surface The filiform papillae-projections on the top of the tongue, including the taste buds-normally stick up a little bit. But occasionally one will get temporarily inflamed, red, and a bit sore. As with canker sores, as long as the area returns to normal within a time span of a few days, the inflammation is most likely harmless. But if it turns very red or white, is painful and tender, and most importantly, doesn't go away, it could be a sign of oral cancer.
Red and painful
A Bumpy Surface The filiform papillae-projections on the top of the tongue, including the taste buds-normally stick up a little bit. But occasionally one will get temporarily inflamed, red, and a bit sore. As with canker sores, as long as the area returns to normal within a time span of a few days, the inflammation is most likely harmless. But if it turns very red or white, is painful and tender, and most importantly, doesn't go away, it could be a sign of oral cancer.
When the tongue’s healthy pink color mutates to bright or dark red, that can be clue to certain nutritional deficiencies—especially a lack of niacin (also called vitamin B3), a condition known as pellagra. Other nutritional issues can also cause this odd coloring. Anemia or a diet lacking in folic acid and vitamin B-12 may be to blame. But a temporary redness and pain in the tongue is most likely caused by something you ate or drank. Sensitivity to certain flavors of toothpaste, mouthwash or gum (like cinnamon) and acidic foods (like pineapple) are potential culprits. If you suffer from frequent bouts of tongue pain, you might want to try eliminating these foods from your diet to see if the irritation clears up.
Turning yellow A yellowish tint on the tongue is probably a clue that there is some sort of fungal or bacterial infection in the mouth. Another possible cause of tongue yellowing is gastric reflux. It may be that the acid rearranges the mouth’s normal bacterial flora, and some of it may have a yellow hue. Occasionally, changes in the tongue’s color will happen only in patches—a condition known as “geographic tongue.” In that case, some spots on the tongue will become yellow while other areas remain normal and pink.
A burning sensation Burning mouth syndrome, also called oral dysesthesia, is a specific, not well-understood condition that goes far beyond simply eating certain foods that cause a temporary stinging sensation. The condition is characterized by pain and burning that can affect just the tongue or the entire mouth; the sensation may be constant or it may come and go throughout the day. For reasons that are not clear, burning mouth syndrome most commonly afflicts post-menopausal women. It could be some damage to the nerves of the tongue that are somehow related to the hormonal changes of menopause. Other possible causes include bacterial infections, dry mouth (a side effect of some medications), or nutritional deficiencies. A cure is elusive, but some of the current treatments for managing burning mouth syndrome include drinking water more frequently, chewing gum (to combat dry mouth), or taking anti-anxiety or anti-depressant drugs.
Pale and smooth When people are suffering from iron-deficiency anemia, the tongue can take on an abnormally pale, smooth look. That’s because when your body is dealing with a lack of iron, your blood doesn’t have the necessary oxygen-carrying capacity to keep the tissues red, and the result of that lack of oxygen in the blood is that all of the tissues—including the tongue—become pale and look, well, anemic. When the anemia is under control and the blood is once again well-oxygenated, the tongue will go back to its healthy pink shade.
Geographic tongue This condition, also known as benign migrqatory glossitis, is named for the man-like pattern of reddish spots that develop on the surface of the tongue. At times, these patches have a white border around them and their location on the tongue may shift over time. Though usually harmless, you should check with your dentist to investigate red patches that last longer than two weeks.
Enlarged/Swollen Tongue: A swollen tongue can be caused by a number of disorders, including strep infection, Down's syndrome, leukemia, cancer, and hypothyroidism. It can also be a minor side effect due to a hangover or an allergic reaction to food or medication.
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What your nails are telling about you. Many people put a lot of effort into keeping their nails perfectly trimmed, cleaned and manicured. If the nails aren't perfect, the solution is often to cover them up with fake nails or polish. But ignoring such signs and viewing them as only an aesthetic problem could be dangerous to your health.
If your nails are healthy (smooth and pink with a slightly curved surface), your body is probably pretty healthy too. But if your nails are discolored, brittle or otherwise appear unhealthy, it may be because of an underlying health problem.
Here are 11 signals your nails may be giving you about your health.
1. Yellow Nail Syndrome: This may cause a yellow or greenish color to your nails, thickening of the nail, slowed nail growth, a lack of a cuticle end the nail may detach partially from the nail bed. The nail relates to respiratory disease. 
2. Pitting: If you see pits on the nails, it could be a sign that you are about to develop, or that you already have, psoriasis. The small depressions on the nail could also be a sign of chronic dermatitis of your fingers or alopecia areata.
1. Yellow Nail Syndrome: This may cause a yellow or greenish color to your nails, thickening of the nail, slowed nail growth, a lack of a cuticle end the nail may detach partially from the nail bed. The nail relates to respiratory disease. 2. Pitting: If you see pits on the nails, it could be a sign that you are about to develop, or that you already have, psoriasis. The small depressions on the nail could also be a sign of chronic dermatitis of your fingers or alopecia areata.
3. Clubbing: This condition describes when the nails curve around your fingertips, which are usually enlarged. It's caused by low oxygen levels in the blood and may indicate lung disease.
4. Spoon Nails: If your nails look scooped out, like a spoon, it could be a sign of iron-deficiency anemia.
4. Spoon Nails: If your nails look scooped out, like a spoon, it could be a sign of iron-deficiency anemia. 5. Terry's Nails: In this condition the nails look opaque with a dark band at the tip. This can be due to aging or a more serious illness including cancer, congestive heart failure, diabetes or liver disease.
6. Beau's Lines: These horizontal indentations across your nails could be a sign of malnutrition. They also may appear after serious injury or illness like a heart attack interrupts the growth of your nail.
7. Nail Separating From Nail Bed: When your nail becomes loose and separates from the nail bed, it could be related to injury, thyroid disease, fungal disease, drug reactions, reactions to acrylic nails or nail hardeners or psoriasis.
8. Brown or Black Colored Streak: This could be a sign of a melanoma under the nail. Subungal melanoma should be suspected whenever a nail streak appears without known injury to the nail, the nail discoloration does not gradually disappear as would a bruise or the size of the nail streak increases over time.
9. Vertical Nail Ridges: These are fairly common and may worsen with age. They do not signal any serious underlying disease. 
10. White, Crumbly Nails: This is often due to a fungal infection. 
11. Small White Spots: These are very common and usually recurring. They're caused by injury to the base of the nail and are not a cause of concern. The spots will grow out as your nail grows out.
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Some serious toilet talk--about your urine & BM
WHAT YOUR URINE IS TELLING YOU
One morning, your urine looks as cloudy as a Star Valley spring day with rain coming in, and on another day it is as yellow as a dandelion field. And that smell? Whew! What’s your liquid output telling you? Read on...
The tint of your urine catches your attention, especially when it looks unusual. But are the colors in your toilet bowl something to worry about?
Light Yellow
What it reveals: If you’re looking at a lemonade knock-off, it’s a fairly normal color.
The yellow comes from bile produced by the liver and excreted in urine. That’s part of the elimination of toxins.
When to be worried If it’s very light yellow, you may be overhydrated. But as long as you don’t have a major condition, like kidney failure, it’s not dangerous. Your body just gets rid of the extra fluid.
Clear
What it reveals: Urine that barely colors the toilet water probably means you’ve been drinking a lot of fluids. The lighter the color, the more hydrated you are.
When to be worried Light urine’s no problem, except for overpeeing.
Of course, excessive hydration can lead to hyponatremia, which occurs when someone drinks so much liquid the body’s balance of sodium to water goes off-kilter, according to the Mayo Clinic. That can be deadly. (Other risk factors for hyponatremia include some medications and medical conditions, such as kidney disease.) So drink just enough to stay hydrated throughout the day, but don't overdo it.
Cloudy
What it reveals: If nothing else seems wrong in your body, don't worry about cloudy urine. One of the most common causes is phosphaturia – phosphate crystals that form when the acidity of the urine is low. With chronically high levels of phosphate crystals, you may get kidney stones,
If you're concerned, test your urine at home by collecting some in a paper cup and adding a capful of vinegar. If the cloudiness is caused by phosphaturia, the urine will turn clear.
If your urine is chronically cloudy, see your doctor, he says: It could be an infection [without symptoms] or a sign of other inflammatory conditions, and rarely, cancer.
Other causes of cloudy urine? A pocket of pus from an infection in the urethra. A discharge also can make urine cloudy, but our anatomy makes it tough to know if the source is the urethra or vagina.
What it reveals: Urine that barely colors the toilet water probably means you’ve been drinking a lot of fluids. The lighter the color, the more hydrated you are.
When to be worried Light urine’s no problem, except for overpeeing.
Of course, excessive hydration can lead to hyponatremia, which occurs when someone drinks so much liquid the body’s balance of sodium to water goes off-kilter, according to the Mayo Clinic. That can be deadly. (Other risk factors for hyponatremia include some medications and medical conditions, such as kidney disease.) So drink just enough to stay hydrated throughout the day, but don't overdo it.
Cloudy
What it reveals: If nothing else seems wrong in your body, don't worry about cloudy urine. One of the most common causes is phosphaturia – phosphate crystals that form when the acidity of the urine is low. With chronically high levels of phosphate crystals, you may get kidney stones,
If you're concerned, test your urine at home by collecting some in a paper cup and adding a capful of vinegar. If the cloudiness is caused by phosphaturia, the urine will turn clear.
If your urine is chronically cloudy, see your doctor, he says: It could be an infection [without symptoms] or a sign of other inflammatory conditions, and rarely, cancer.
Other causes of cloudy urine? A pocket of pus from an infection in the urethra. A discharge also can make urine cloudy, but our anatomy makes it tough to know if the source is the urethra or vagina.
When to be worried: If you have cloudy urine, burning or urgency, and are urinating frequently, you probably have a urinary tract infection. A UTI, usually caused by bacteria, can involve inflammation anywhere along the urinary tract, from your urethra (the tube that carries urine to the outside of your body) to the kidneys.
If you test negative for a UTI by your doctor, but still have symptoms, see your gynecologist. You could have a vaginal yeast infection, which are more common than a UTI in women. This can be cured with antibiotics.
Blue-Green
What it reveals: If you're seeing cooler tones in your urine, the culprit may be color-changing medications or vitamins. Blue or greenish urine is very common from over-the-counter drugs, such as AZO [phenazopyridine] or Prosed [methenamine], that reduce the burning discomfort from UTIs. Some multivitamins may also turn urine blue or green. Taking too many B vitamins tinge it bright-green.
If you test negative for a UTI by your doctor, but still have symptoms, see your gynecologist. You could have a vaginal yeast infection, which are more common than a UTI in women. This can be cured with antibiotics.
Blue-Green
What it reveals: If you're seeing cooler tones in your urine, the culprit may be color-changing medications or vitamins. Blue or greenish urine is very common from over-the-counter drugs, such as AZO [phenazopyridine] or Prosed [methenamine], that reduce the burning discomfort from UTIs. Some multivitamins may also turn urine blue or green. Taking too many B vitamins tinge it bright-green.
When to be worried: If none of the above causes explain the color, you may have a bacterial infection called pseudomonas If your urine is acidic, the bacteria will turn it greenish-blue.
Fluorescent Yellow/Orange
What it reveals: Did you have a lots of carrots today? Love beets? Popped vitamin C to ward off a cold? Then expect an orange or rosy glow in your urine. If food and vitamins aren’t the cause, it might be drugs. Medications – including the antibiotic rifampin (Rifadin), blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin), some laxatives and chemotherapy drugs – may also dye urine orange. So can a urinary sedative such as phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium).
When to be worried: A dark orange color bordering on brown could mean too much bile is being excreted into your urine, says Silber. That could be a liver or gastrointestinal problem, If you’re not on Pyridium and your urine is dark orange, get to a doctor.”
Brown
What it reveals: Chowing down on fava beans, rhubarb or aloe might turn urine brown, according to the Mayo Clinic. So can some medications, such as antimalarial drugs, antibiotics, laxatives and muscle relaxants. But brown urine could also suggest a liver problem. Such as hepatitis (an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or toxins) or cirrhosis, a condition that damages liver cells. Or the color could be caused by dried blood from the kidney, bladder or urinary tract, or from an infection or tumer.
When to be worried: If your urine is brown, definitely see a doctor.
Fluorescent Yellow/Orange
What it reveals: Did you have a lots of carrots today? Love beets? Popped vitamin C to ward off a cold? Then expect an orange or rosy glow in your urine. If food and vitamins aren’t the cause, it might be drugs. Medications – including the antibiotic rifampin (Rifadin), blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin), some laxatives and chemotherapy drugs – may also dye urine orange. So can a urinary sedative such as phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium).
When to be worried: A dark orange color bordering on brown could mean too much bile is being excreted into your urine, says Silber. That could be a liver or gastrointestinal problem, If you’re not on Pyridium and your urine is dark orange, get to a doctor.”
Brown
What it reveals: Chowing down on fava beans, rhubarb or aloe might turn urine brown, according to the Mayo Clinic. So can some medications, such as antimalarial drugs, antibiotics, laxatives and muscle relaxants. But brown urine could also suggest a liver problem. Such as hepatitis (an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or toxins) or cirrhosis, a condition that damages liver cells. Or the color could be caused by dried blood from the kidney, bladder or urinary tract, or from an infection or tumer.
When to be worried: If your urine is brown, definitely see a doctor.
Smelly
What it reveals: Urine normally doesn’t smell sweet – its odor is more like ammonia. And if you've eaten asparagus lately? Then your pee smells like rotten eggs or spoiled cabbage. That's because an enzyme breaks down the veggies into compounds – including the same ones a skunk emits – which also get excreted in the urine.
But if it’s really smelly, think of infection. Congealed blood can also cause pungent urine.
When to be worried: If asparagus isn’t the cause, see a doctor. Ninety-nine times out of a 100, smelly urine means an infection, which can be treated with an antibiotic.
Pink, Red or Bloody
What it reveals: Blueberries and rhubarb may turn urine pink. So can medications like laxatives, some antipsychotics and an anesthetic called Propofol. More dangerous causes are deadly toxins like lead or mercury. Or you could be bleeding from vigorous exercise. This occurs [from] bruising of the kidneys from strenuous running or weight lifting.
Kidney stones, tumors, a serious infection and kidney or bladder cancer can also cause blood in your urine.
When to be worried: If you ate beets and the next day your urine is red and you’ve never had a problem with red urine before, don’t eat any more beets. If your urine isn't clear in 24 hours, see a doctor.
Red urine is the most serious flare your urine can send up; it “requires an extensive workup,”
What it reveals: Urine normally doesn’t smell sweet – its odor is more like ammonia. And if you've eaten asparagus lately? Then your pee smells like rotten eggs or spoiled cabbage. That's because an enzyme breaks down the veggies into compounds – including the same ones a skunk emits – which also get excreted in the urine.
But if it’s really smelly, think of infection. Congealed blood can also cause pungent urine.
When to be worried: If asparagus isn’t the cause, see a doctor. Ninety-nine times out of a 100, smelly urine means an infection, which can be treated with an antibiotic.
Pink, Red or Bloody
What it reveals: Blueberries and rhubarb may turn urine pink. So can medications like laxatives, some antipsychotics and an anesthetic called Propofol. More dangerous causes are deadly toxins like lead or mercury. Or you could be bleeding from vigorous exercise. This occurs [from] bruising of the kidneys from strenuous running or weight lifting.
Kidney stones, tumors, a serious infection and kidney or bladder cancer can also cause blood in your urine.
When to be worried: If you ate beets and the next day your urine is red and you’ve never had a problem with red urine before, don’t eat any more beets. If your urine isn't clear in 24 hours, see a doctor.
Red urine is the most serious flare your urine can send up; it “requires an extensive workup,”
"EXTRA- EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT"----Bowel Movements are telling us something
It may not be a topic typically talked about at the dinner table or party, but most people are actually somewhat obsessed with it. And with good reason: The state of your gastro-intestinal tract (as well as the quality and quantity of its output) is a great barometer of the health of your body. “The GI tract is a processing unit that metabolizes all of the nutrients you take in and eliminates all of the body’s waste.” explains Dr. Amy Foxx-Orenstein, president of the American College
Hard and dry
The amount of time it takes for the food you eat to make its way through the gastro-intestinal system and exit into the toilet will have an impact on the consistency of your stool. “Intestinal transit averages 40 to 45 hours from when you eat to when it comes out,” says Foxx-Orenstein. If it stays in the GI tract for longer than that, fluid is re-absorbed into the body and the stool becomes harder and dryer. Certain medications—like blood pressure drugs, antidepressants and histamines—can slow down the GI tract. Constipation, which has a myriad of causes, will lead to harder, drier stools (since you’re going less often, your stool will stall in the system and the fluid re-absorbed -now that is groose). For some people, a diet high in dairy can be a cause of constipation, so if you are experiencing problems going (and have dry, hard-to-pass stool when you do finally go), it is worth reducing your dairy intake for a week or two to see if that helps. And being dehydrated can also lead to this problem because if the body is lacking in water, it will draw it—and conserve it—from wherever it can find it.
Little lumps
An ideal stool looks like a torpedo—it should be large, soft, fluffy and easy to pass. But when conditions are less than ideal, the stool may become more like little deer pellets. Again, transit time may be part of the issue because slow-moving stool will lose fluid, making them less fluffy and lumpier. A lack of fiber in the diet may also to be to blame. Beware if you’re following a weight-loss plan (such as Atkins) that focuses on increasing protein and decreasing carbohydrates, since that can leave you with a diet that’s low in fiber. And since fiber holds on to fluid, a lack of it will lead to harder, pellet-like poops that may be more difficult to pass.
An ideal stool looks like a torpedo—it should be large, soft, fluffy and easy to pass. But when conditions are less than ideal, the stool may become more like little deer pellets. Again, transit time may be part of the issue because slow-moving stool will lose fluid, making them less fluffy and lumpier. A lack of fiber in the diet may also to be to blame. Beware if you’re following a weight-loss plan (such as Atkins) that focuses on increasing protein and decreasing carbohydrates, since that can leave you with a diet that’s low in fiber. And since fiber holds on to fluid, a lack of it will lead to harder, pellet-like poops that may be more difficult to pass.
Too liquid
Your body secretes about eight liters of fluid during the course of a day—from the stomach, salivary glands and pancreas—to help your food get broken down and make its way through the digestive system. Under normal, healthy conditions, the majority of that fluid is absorbed along the way, resulting in those sought-after soft, fluffy stools. But if food passes through too quickly, there isn’t enough time for all of that liquid to absorb, and the stool emerges in a too-soft state. The reasons for such super-quick transit could include a sudden increase in fiber in the diet, or a bacterial or viral infection. When there is an infection, the body produces toxins which cause water to be released. Things move through very quickly through your system because the body wants to get rid of them.
Your body secretes about eight liters of fluid during the course of a day—from the stomach, salivary glands and pancreas—to help your food get broken down and make its way through the digestive system. Under normal, healthy conditions, the majority of that fluid is absorbed along the way, resulting in those sought-after soft, fluffy stools. But if food passes through too quickly, there isn’t enough time for all of that liquid to absorb, and the stool emerges in a too-soft state. The reasons for such super-quick transit could include a sudden increase in fiber in the diet, or a bacterial or viral infection. When there is an infection, the body produces toxins which cause water to be released. Things move through very quickly through your system because the body wants to get rid of them.
Pencil thin
Thin may be the preferable state for many things—figures, cell phones, television screens—but when it comes to bowel movements, thin is definitely not a good thing. Specifically, thin stools could be an indicator of colon cancer, or its precursor, polyps in the colon. Whenever you have mass in the colon that creates blockage, anything that needs to be pushed past that mass will become thinner. If you are seeing thin stools on a consistent basis, that it something you should have looked at by your doctor.
Thin may be the preferable state for many things—figures, cell phones, television screens—but when it comes to bowel movements, thin is definitely not a good thing. Specifically, thin stools could be an indicator of colon cancer, or its precursor, polyps in the colon. Whenever you have mass in the colon that creates blockage, anything that needs to be pushed past that mass will become thinner. If you are seeing thin stools on a consistent basis, that it something you should have looked at by your doctor.
Looking pale or gray
Normal stool can come in a range of colors (influenced by what you eat and what medications you take, among other factors). But if your stool has an unhealthy hue, particularly if it’s pale or grayish in tone, you could have problems somewhere along your digestive tract. The liver excretes bile to help break down fats in the food you eat, and that bile also adds color to the stool. But if there’s a blockage in the liver—or in the tubes through which the bile travels—the stool might take on a too-pale appearance. Also, if you are suffering from a pancreatic disorder, the stool might look gray because it will be lacking the color imbued by the digestive enzymes produced in that organ.
Bright red
Your first instinct upon seeing red-colored stool in the toilet would probably be to panic. But before you speed-dial your doctor, think about what you ate several hours ago—if it was beets or bright red popsicles, that might be the culprit for creating those colored stools. But if it’s obviously a streak of red blood in the stool, in the toilet, or on the toilet paper, then it’s a given that you’re bleeding somewhere inside. There’s still not necessarily any reason to panic—the cause could be something as benign as a hemorrhoid or just a small fissure caused by straining to go. That said, it’s a wise idea to discuss with your doctor if you are straining often since that can lead to painful hemorrhoids. Also, if you’ve never seen blood before it’s definitely worth having your doctor rule out more serious causes—like colon cancer.
Your first instinct upon seeing red-colored stool in the toilet would probably be to panic. But before you speed-dial your doctor, think about what you ate several hours ago—if it was beets or bright red popsicles, that might be the culprit for creating those colored stools. But if it’s obviously a streak of red blood in the stool, in the toilet, or on the toilet paper, then it’s a given that you’re bleeding somewhere inside. There’s still not necessarily any reason to panic—the cause could be something as benign as a hemorrhoid or just a small fissure caused by straining to go. That said, it’s a wise idea to discuss with your doctor if you are straining often since that can lead to painful hemorrhoids. Also, if you’ve never seen blood before it’s definitely worth having your doctor rule out more serious causes—like colon cancer.
Too dark
If your stool is suddenly black and looks sort of tar-like, the culprit could be lurking in your daily vitamin pill. Iron supplementation (on its own or when it’s included in a multi-vitamin) can have that effect on the stool. But if you haven’t recently started taking extra iron and you see this sort of change, you should make an appointment to see your doctor. If there is bleeding higher up in the GI tract—like the stomach or esophagus—the result can be stool that looks black and tar-likes It’s very useful information for the doctor to know if what you’re seeing is black or bright red because that gives a clue to the location of the bleeding.
If your stool is suddenly black and looks sort of tar-like, the culprit could be lurking in your daily vitamin pill. Iron supplementation (on its own or when it’s included in a multi-vitamin) can have that effect on the stool. But if you haven’t recently started taking extra iron and you see this sort of change, you should make an appointment to see your doctor. If there is bleeding higher up in the GI tract—like the stomach or esophagus—the result can be stool that looks black and tar-likes It’s very useful information for the doctor to know if what you’re seeing is black or bright red because that gives a clue to the location of the bleeding.
It floats (and stinks!)
Those ideal torpedo-like poops should sink when they hit the toilet. But when the body isn’t properly absorbing fat from the food you eat, it ends up being excreted in your stool. The result: stool that’s yellowish in color, greasy in consistency, foul smelling, and that floats in the toilet. Certain medical conditions, like celiac disease, can cause these malabsorption problems. And since essential nutrients could also be lost along with the un-absorbed fat, it’s important to see your doctor if you experience this problem. These fatty, smelly stools are also one of the more unpleasant side effects of eating foods that contain Olestra (the faux fat found in some chips and other fried snacks) or of taking the weight loss drug Xenical or its over-the-counter cousin, Alli.
Those ideal torpedo-like poops should sink when they hit the toilet. But when the body isn’t properly absorbing fat from the food you eat, it ends up being excreted in your stool. The result: stool that’s yellowish in color, greasy in consistency, foul smelling, and that floats in the toilet. Certain medical conditions, like celiac disease, can cause these malabsorption problems. And since essential nutrients could also be lost along with the un-absorbed fat, it’s important to see your doctor if you experience this problem. These fatty, smelly stools are also one of the more unpleasant side effects of eating foods that contain Olestra (the faux fat found in some chips and other fried snacks) or of taking the weight loss drug Xenical or its over-the-counter cousin, Alli.
Not going
How often is normal? How much is too much? Or not enough? Everyone wonders if they’re spending too much—or too little—time on the toilet. Turns out, there is no one right answer. There is no true ideal for how frequent your bowel movements should be.What’s ‘normal’ is going to be different for different people. Once a day, three times a day, every other day—all of these could very well fall within the definition of normal and healthy bowel movements. But if you experience a change in your normal pattern, then you need to look at what might be causing it. If you’re suddenly going too much, it could be because you’ve recently increased the amount of fiber in your diet. That’s a good thing, but it will take the body a little while to adjust to the change. And if you are suddenly dealing with constipation, look first at what changes you’ve made to your diet. If you’re not eating enough fiber, not eating breakfast [which helps get things moving in the morning], or just not eating enough food, you may be constipated because your body’s not able to produce enough waste.
What to do: Try to flex the foot and massage the painful area. You may also be able to relax the muscle by applying a cold pack or rubbing alcohol. To prevent cramps, stretch your feet before you go to bed. Then drink a glass of warm milk (for the calcium).
How often is normal? How much is too much? Or not enough? Everyone wonders if they’re spending too much—or too little—time on the toilet. Turns out, there is no one right answer. There is no true ideal for how frequent your bowel movements should be.What’s ‘normal’ is going to be different for different people. Once a day, three times a day, every other day—all of these could very well fall within the definition of normal and healthy bowel movements. But if you experience a change in your normal pattern, then you need to look at what might be causing it. If you’re suddenly going too much, it could be because you’ve recently increased the amount of fiber in your diet. That’s a good thing, but it will take the body a little while to adjust to the change. And if you are suddenly dealing with constipation, look first at what changes you’ve made to your diet. If you’re not eating enough fiber, not eating breakfast [which helps get things moving in the morning], or just not eating enough food, you may be constipated because your body’s not able to produce enough waste.
18 Things Your Feet Say About Your Health
Be alert for these important warning messages.
Want to make a 10-second check on somebody’s well-being without feeling their forehead? Sneak a peek at their feet. “You can detect everything from diabetes to nutritional deficiencies just by examining the feet,” says Jane Andersen, DPM, president of the American Association of Women Podiatrists and a spokeswoman for the American Podiatric Medical Association.
The lowly left and right provide plenty of insightful data: Together they contain a quarter of the body’s bones, and each foot also has 33 joints; 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments; and countless nerves and blood vessels that link all the way to the heart, spine and brain.
Unresolved foot problems can have unexpected consequences. Untreated pain often leads a person to move less and gain weight, for example, or to shift balance in unnatural ways, increasing the chance of falling and breaking a bone.
So when the feet send one of these 18 warning messages, they mean business:
Toenails with slightly sunken, spoon-shaped indentations
What it means: Anemia (iron deficiency) often shows up as an unnatural, concave or spoonlike shape to the toes’ nail beds, especially in moderate-to-severe cases. It’s caused by not having enough hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein in the blood cells that transports oxygen. Internal bleeding (such as an ulcer) or heavy menstrual periods can trigger anemia.
More clues: On fingers as well as toes, the skin and nail beds both appear pale. The nails may also be brittle, and feet may feel cold. Fatigue is the number-one sign of anemia, as are shortness of breath, dizziness when standing, and headache.
What to do: A complete blood count is usually used to diagnose anemia. A physical exam may pinpoint a cause. First-step treatments include iron supplements and dietary changes to add iron and vitamin C (which speeds iron absorption).
Hairless feet or toes
What it means: Poor circulation, usually caused by vascular disease, can make hair disappear from the feet. When the heart loses the ability to pump enough blood to the extremities because of arteriosclerosis (commonly known as hardening of the arteries), the body has to prioritize its use. Hairy toes are, well, low on the totem pole.
More clues: The reduced blood supply also makes it hard to feel a pulse in the feet. (Check the top of the foot or the inside of the ankle.) When the person stands, the feet may be bright red or dusky; when elevated, they immediately pale. The skin is shiny. People with poor circulation tend to already know they have a cardiovascular condition (such as heart disease or a carotid artery) yet may not realize they have circulation trouble.
What to do: Treating the underlying vascular issues can improve circulation. Toe hair seldom returns, but nobody complains much.
Frequent foot cramping (charley horses)
What it means: The sudden stab of a foot cramp—basically, the hard contraction of a muscle—can be triggered by fleeting circumstances such as exercise or dehydration. But if it happens often, your diet may lack sufficient calcium, potassium or magnesium. Pregnant women in the third trimester are especially vulnerable thanks to increased blood volume and reduced circulation to the feet.
More clues: Charley horses tend to rear up out of nowhere, often while you’re just lying there. They can be a single sharp muscle spasm or come in waves. Either way, soreness can linger long afterward.
A sore that won’t heal on the bottom of the foot
What it means: This is a major clue to diabetes. Elevated blood glucose levels lead to nerve damage in the feet—which means that minor scrapes, cuts or irritations caused by pressure or friction often go unnoticed, especially by someone who’s unaware he has the disease. Untreated, these ulcers can lead to infection, even amputation.
More clues: Oozing, foul-smelling cuts are especially suspect because they’ve probably been there awhile. Other symptom of diabetes include persistent thirst, frequent urination, increased fatigue, blurry vision, extreme hunger and weight loss.
What to do: Get the ulcer treated immediately and see a doctor for a diabetes evaluation. Diabetics need to inspect their feet daily (older people or the obese should have someone do this for them) and see a health care professional every three months.
Cold feet
What it means: Women, especially, report cold feet (or more precisely, their bedmates complain about them). It may be nothing—or it may indicate a thyroid issue. Women have a slightly lower core body temperature than men, which makes them more vulnerable to being cold even when they’re perfectly healthy. Women over 40 who have cold feet often have an underfunctioning thyroid, the gland that regulates temperature and metabolism. Poor circulation (in either gender) is another possible cause.
More clues: Hypothyroidism's symptoms are pretty subtle and appear in many disorders (fatigue, depression, weight gain, dry skin).
What to do : Insulating layers of natural materials work best for warmth. (Think wool socks and lined boots). If you also have other nagging health complaints, mention the cold feet to your doctor. Unfortunately, however, aside from treatment with medication in the event of a thyroid condition, this tends to be a symptom that’s neither easily nor sexily resolved.
Thick, yellow, downright ugly toenails
What it means: A fungal infection is running rampant below the surface of the nail. Onychomycosis can persist painlessly for years. By the time it’s visibly unattractive, the infection is advanced and can spread to all toenails and even fingernails.
More clues: The nails may also smell bad and turn dark. People most vulnerable: those with diabetes, circulatory trouble or immune-deficiency disorders (like rheumatoid arthritis). If an older person has trouble walking, sometimes the problem can be traced to the simple fact that as infected nails grow thicker, they’re harder to cut and simply go ignored to the point of pain.
A suddenly enlarged, scary-looking big toe or foot
What it means: Probably gout. Yes, that old-fashioned-sounding disease is still very much around—and you don’t have to be over 65 to get it. Gout is a form of arthritis (also called “gouty arthritis”) that’s usually caused by too much uric acid, a natural substance. The built-up uric acid forms needlelike crystals, especially at low body temperatures. And the coolest part of the body, farthest from the heart, happens to be the big toe.
“Three-fourths of the time, you wake up with a red-hot swollen toe joint as the first presentation of gout,” says podiatrist Andersen.
More clues: Swelling and shiny red or purplish skin—along with a sensation of heat and pain—can also occur in the instep, the Achilles tendon, the knees and the elbows. Anyone can develop gout, though men in their 40s and 50s are especially prone. Women with gout tend to be postmenopausal.
What to do: See a doctor about controlling the causes of gout through diet or medication. A foot specialist can help relieve pain and preserve function.
Numbness in both feet
What it means: Being unable to “feel” your feet or having a heavy pins-and-needles sensation is a hallmark of peripheral neuropathy, or damage to the peripheral nervous system. That’s the body’s way of transmitting information from the brain and spinal cord to the entire rest of the body. Peripheral neuropathy has many causes, but the top two are diabetes and alcohol abuse (current or past). Chemotherapy is another common cause.
More clues: The tingling or burning can also appear in hands and may gradually spread up to arms and legs. The reduced sensation may make it feel like you’re constantly wearing heavy socks or gloves.
What to do: See a physician to try to pinpoint the cause (especially if alcohol addiction doesn’t apply). There’s no cure for peripheral neuropathy, but medications from pain relievers to antidepressants can treat symptoms.
Sore toe joints
What it means: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a degenerative joint disease, is often first felt in the smaller joints, such as the toes and the knuckles of the hands.
More clues: Swelling and stiffness usually accompany the aches. This pain tends to be symmetrical; for example, it happens simultaneously in both big toes or in both index fingers. RA develops more suddenly than degenerative arthritis, and attacks may come and go. Women are almost four times more affected than men.
What to do: A full workup is always needed to pinpoint the cause of any joint pain. For RA, there are many medications and therapies that can minimize pain and preserve function, though early diagnosis is important to avoid permanent deformity. (In the feet, the toes can drift to the side
Pitted toenails
What it means: In up to half of all people with psoriasis, the skin disease also shows up in the nail as many little holes, which can be deep or shallow. More than three-fourths of those with psoriatic arthritis, a related disorder that affects the joints as well as the skin, also have pocked, pitted nails.
More clues: The nails (fingers as well as toes) will also thicken. They may be yellow-brown or have salmon-colored patches. The knuckle nearest the nail is also likely to be dry, red and inflamed.
What to do: A variety of medications can treat both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and can restore the nail bed surface in many cases, especially if treatment begins early
Being unable to raise the foot upward from the heel
What it means: “Foot drop” (also “drop foot”) signals nerve or muscle damage that can originate well north of your feet—as far as your back or even shoulder or neck. Certain chemotherapy drugs can also cause trouble lifting the front part of the foot while walking or standing.
More clues: There may be pain and numbness as well, though not necessarily. Sometimes the pain is felt in the upper leg or lower spine, where a nerve is pinched (by damage or a tumor). In some cases, the foot drags when the person walks. It’s rare for both feet to be affected.
What to do: Report this serious symptom to your doctor. Foot drop can be completely reversible or permanent, depending on its cause and treatment.
Dry, flaky skin
What it means: Even if your face or hands tend to be powdery-dry, don’t dismiss this skin condition on your feet. You don’t have to be a jock to contract athlete’s foot, a fungal infection that usually starts as dry, itchy skin that then progresses to inflammation and blisters. When blisters break, the infection spreads.
(The name comes from the moist places the fungus thrives—places athletes tend to congregate, such as locker rooms and pools.)
More clues: Athlete’s foot usually shows up between the toes first. It can spread to the soles and even to other parts of the body (like the underarms or groin), usually due to scratching.
What to do: Mild cases can be self-treated by bathing the feet often and drying them thoroughly. Then keep the feet dry, including using foot powder in shoes and socks. If there’s no improvement in two weeks or the infection worsens, a doctor can prescribe topical or oral antifungal medication.
Toes that turn patriotic colors
What it means: In cold weather, Raynaud’s disease (or Raynaud’s phenomenon) causes the extremities to first go white, then turn blue, and finally appear red before returning to a natural hue. For reasons not well understood, the blood vessels in these areas vasospasm, or overreact, causing the tricolor show.
More clues: Other commonly affected areas include the fingers, nose, lips and ear lobes. They also feel cool to the touch and go numb. Women and those who live in colder climates get Raynaud’s more often. It typically shows up before age 25 or after 40. Stress can trigger Raynaud’s attacks, too.
What to do: See a doctor about medications that can widen blood vessels, which reduces the severity of attacks.
Feet that are really painful to walk on
What it means: Undiagnosed stress fractures are a common cause of foot pain. The discomfort can be felt along the sides of the feet, in the soles or “all over.” These fractures—they often occur repeatedly—may be caused by another underlying problem, often osteopenia (a decrease in optimum bone density, especially in women over age 50) or some kind of malnutrition, including a vitamin D deficiency, a problem absorbing calcium or anorexia.
More clues: Often you can still walk on the broken bones; it just hurts like heck. (Some hardy people have gone undiagnosed for as long as a year.)
What to do: See a foot doctor about any pain. If, for example, you’ve been walking aroundEurope for three weeks in bad shoes, your feet may simply be sore. But a 55-year-old sedentary woman with painful feet may need a bone-density exam. An X-ray can also reveal possible nutritional issues that warrant a referral to a primary care provider.
More clues: Often you can still walk on the broken bones; it just hurts like heck. (Some hardy people have gone undiagnosed for as long as a year.)
What to do: See a foot doctor about any pain. If, for example, you’ve been walking around
Toes that bump upward at the tips
What it means: When the very tips of the toes swell to the point where they lose their usual angle and appear to bump upward at the ends, it’s called “digital clubbing” or “Hippocratic clubbing” after Hippocrates, who described the phenomenon 2,000 years ago. It’s a common sign of serious pulmonary (lung) disease, including pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer. Heart disease and certain gastrointestinal diseases, such as Crohn’s disease, are also associated with clubbing.
More clues: Fingers can be clubbed as well as toes. It can happen in just some digits, or in all.
What to do: Treatment depends on the underlying cause, so report this serious symptom to a doctor. (Physicians are also well trained to look for clubbed digits during exams.)
More clues: Fingers can be clubbed as well as toes. It can happen in just some digits, or in all.
What to do: Treatment depends on the underlying cause, so report this serious symptom to a doctor. (Physicians are also well trained to look for clubbed digits during exams.)
Shooting pain in the heel
What it means: Plantar fasciitis—a fancy name for inflammation of a band of connective tissue (fascia) running along the bottom (plantar) of the foot—is abnormal straining of the tissue beyond its normal extension.
More clues: The pain starts when you take your first steps in the morning and often intensifies as the day wears on. It’s usually concentrated in the heel (one or both) but can also be felt in the arch or in the back of the foot. Running and jumping a lot can cause it, but so can insufficient support. You’re at risk if you go barefoot a lot or wear old shoes or flimsy flip-flops, have gained weight or walk a lot on hard surfaces.
What to do: If pain persists more than a few weeks or seems to worsen, have it evaluated by a podiatrist. Stick to low shoes with a strong supportive arch until you get further advice and treatment (which may include anti-inflammatory drugs and shoe inserts).
More clues: The pain starts when you take your first steps in the morning and often intensifies as the day wears on. It’s usually concentrated in the heel (one or both) but can also be felt in the arch or in the back of the foot. Running and jumping a lot can cause it, but so can insufficient support. You’re at risk if you go barefoot a lot or wear old shoes or flimsy flip-flops, have gained weight or walk a lot on hard surfaces.
What to do: If pain persists more than a few weeks or seems to worsen, have it evaluated by a podiatrist. Stick to low shoes with a strong supportive arch until you get further advice and treatment (which may include anti-inflammatory drugs and shoe inserts).
“Phee-uuuuw!”
What it means: Though smelly feet (bromhidrosis) tend to cause more alarm than most foot symptoms, odor—even downright stinkiness—is seldom a sign something’s physically amiss. (Whew!) Feet contain more sweat glands than any other body part—half a million between the two of them! And some people are more prone to sweat than others. Add in the casings of shoes and socks, and the normal bacteria that thrive in the body have a feast on the resulting moisture, creating the smell that makes wives and mothers weep. (Both sexes can have smelly feet, but men tend to sweat more.)
More clues: In this case, the one olfactory clue is plenty.
What to do: Wash with antibacterial soap and dry feet well. Rub cornstarch or antiperspirant onto soles. Toss used socks in the wash; always put on a fresh pair instead of reusing. Stick to natural materials (cotton socks, leather shoes)—they wick away moisture better than man-made materials. Open up laced shoes after you remove them so they get a chance to fully air out; don’t wear them again until they’re fully dry.
What it means: Though smelly feet (bromhidrosis) tend to cause more alarm than most foot symptoms, odor—even downright stinkiness—is seldom a sign something’s physically amiss. (Whew!) Feet contain more sweat glands than any other body part—half a million between the two of them! And some people are more prone to sweat than others. Add in the casings of shoes and socks, and the normal bacteria that thrive in the body have a feast on the resulting moisture, creating the smell that makes wives and mothers weep. (Both sexes can have smelly feet, but men tend to sweat more.)
More clues: In this case, the one olfactory clue is plenty.
What to do: Wash with antibacterial soap and dry feet well. Rub cornstarch or antiperspirant onto soles. Toss used socks in the wash; always put on a fresh pair instead of reusing. Stick to natural materials (cotton socks, leather shoes)—they wick away moisture better than man-made materials. Open up laced shoes after you remove them so they get a chance to fully air out; don’t wear them again until they’re fully dry.
Physical Fitness effects all aspects of over lives. If we are to manage our lives efficiently, our bodies must be able to meet all the demands placed upon them. It improves mental concentration and alertness: it relieves tension and anxiety. It also affects our capacity to respond to others positively.
Man is both a spiritual and physical being; the physical and spiritual cannot be separated. Our spirits cannot reach their full potential without the support and strength of the body (see D&C 93:33–34). We should develop ourselves spiritually and intellectually, but also remember to develop ourselves physically.
President David O. McKay stated: “The healthy man, who takes care of his physical being, has strength and vitality; his temple is a fit place for his spirit to reside. … It is necessary, therefore, to care for our physical bodies, and to observe the laws of physical health and happiness” (“The ‘Whole’ Man,” Improvement Era, Apr. 1952, 221).
USE THE ABOVE INFORMATION TO OBSERVE YOURSELF AND LEARN. THIS WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS PROBLEMS AND THAN BENEFIT ALL DOWN THE ROAD AS CHILDREN LEARN TO OBSERVE AND UNDERSTAND THEIR OWN BODIES. THAN WE CAN REACH OUT TO HELP OTHERS IN GOOD TIMES AND DISASTERS WITH WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED.
