Health & Wellness - "Sleep, Sunscreen & Salt "
Question: If I snore, does that mean I have sleep apnea?
Not necessarily. The best way to find out is with a sleep apnea study in a lab. But if you snore really loudly, have long pauses between breaths, or choke or gasp for air while you sleep (ask your partner to listen), it probably is apnea. Other clues are excessive sleepiness when you wake up or trouble concentrating during the day. If you suspect you or your partner has sleep apnea, see a doctor for treatment sooner rather than later; the condition can lead to a host of other health problems, including sleep issues and high blood pressure. Sleep apnea is much more common among overweight and obese people.
Question: What sunscreen products provide safe, strong UVA protection? (UVA accounts for more than 95% of the UV rays we’re exposed to.)
Best for sensitive skin: Coppertone Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion ($9; drugstores)
Best moisturizer with SPF: Vichy Aqualia Thermal Lotion SPF 30, 24-Hour Hydrating Moisturizer ($28; drugstores)
Best age-erasing block Neutrogena Age Shield Sunblock SPF 55+ Repair—helps fade brown spots ($12; drugstores)
Best for midday touch-ups: Colorscience Pro Sunforgettable SPF 50—a brush-on mineral sunscreen powder, goes on slightly tinted but color fades quickly to match all skin tones ($50; colorscience.com)
Best for acne prone skin: Bullfrog Quik Gel Sport Spray SPF 50—oil free and won’t clog pores ($10; drugstores)
Fact: Simple Heart Saver
99,000 heart attacks could be prevented annually if Americans consumed 1/2 teaspoon less of salt daily (equivalent to 1,163 mg of sodium), according to the New England Journal of Medicine.
As you read this, I hope your summer is going well. Be safe and healthy.
Kathy Springate
Parish Nurse
(Information edited from the June 2010 edition of Prevention)
News from Congregational Meeting June 13th:
Sunday School Teacher Recognition
This congregation is tremendously blessed by our Sunday School teachers. Their dedication and devotion to our congregation is inspirational. It communicates a message of love and compassion to our church family. We thank these teachers for the gifts they bring to us. May their blessings return to them in many ways.
Stephanie Marquez |
Bob Bury |
Tuyen Bolton |
Lynne Lucas |
Wes Service |
Laura Illig |
Sharon Newton |
Annie Tarter |
Lisa Ponder |
Namihira Bolton |
Melanie Oommen |
Pete Peterson |
Kwasi Diehl |
Anil Oommen |
Sarah Kingery |
Janet Scott |
Laura Evanisko |
Don Brasted-Maki |
Dennis Johnson |
Don Gall |
NW Regional Women's Retreat at Kah-Nee-Ta
November 5-7, 2010
Signups have begun for the Northwest Regional Women’s Retreat at Kah-Nee-Ta this November 5-7. Registration is limited to 200 UCC women from all over the northwest. A brochure describing retreat workshops/activities and a registration form are available at http://nrwr-ucc.org or by calling Pat Kessinger (541-342-3555) or the church office (541-345-8741). Cost is $175 (plus room) if paid before July 1; $190 (plus room) if paid after that.
Photographs on our Church Website
The church occasionally uses photos of people and groups on the church website. Members objecting to the use of their photos (or photos of their minor children) should so inform the church office (541-345-8741). We will not be publishing the directory or phone numbers of members. Also, no last names will be used.
Automatic Pledge Payments
Our automatic pledge payments through electronic funds transfers (EFT) are working very well. Please update your information at the beginning of each pledge year. FCC bookkeeper Sue Carey will be contacting you. If you are not a current participant and wish to enroll, please call Sue (541-345-8741).
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