The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 22, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 October 1994 — Page 13

To Your Good Health by Paul G Donohue, M D

BONE PROBLEMS SEEN IN FAMILIES DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My dad has Paget’s disease. Does this bone weakness run in families? Am I going to get it too? DEAR READER: Normal bones go through a constant daily remodeling, their substance ever breaking down and rebuilding. In Paget's disease of the bone, the remodeling gets out of control locally, and in areas where it happens, the result is weakening Often, it can lead to fractures. It does run in families, but the hereditary risk is small Paget’s disease of the bone usually appears in later life If you have concerns, you can be tested The alkaline phosphatase blood test indicates the level of bone remodeling If you want more details, write the Paget's Foundation, 200 Varick St, New York, N Y 10014 The foundation asks for a $2 contribution to cover postage and handling. V DEAR DR. DONOHUE: They always say a migraine headache is “one-sided.” Does that mean it always occurs on the one side? Can it be on either side? DEAR READER Migraines occur on one side in any given attack. However, the side may vary from attack to attack In fact, if a patient reports having

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such headaches on the same side each and every time, the doctor might order a brain scan to rule out other, nonmigraine origins. The headache material you ask for is on the way. Others can obtain it by sending S 3 and a self-addressed, stamped (52 cents) No. 10 envelope to: Dr. Donohue — No. 15-WS, Box 5539, Riverton, NJ. 08077-5539. 01994 by King Features Synd. On October 12,1492, Christopher Columbus and his crew sighted land in what is now the Bahamas October 14, 1773, an East India Co cargo ship was burned at Annapolis, Md October 11,1776, Brigadier General Arnold's Lake Champlain fleet was defeated at Valcour but the British were able to flee to Canada ... October 15, 1858, the LincolnDouglas debates ended ... October 16, 1859, abolitionist John Brown and 21 men seized the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry which was then located in the state of Virginia ... October 15, 1878, Thomas Edison founded the Edison Electric Light Co. ... October 15, 1913, the Clayton-Antitrust Act was passed, strengthening federal anti-monopoly powers October 10,1934, George Gershwin s opera, "Porgy and Bess," opened in New York City October 14, 1949, 11 leaders of the U.S. Communist party were convicted after a nine-month trial in New York City, of advocating the violent overthrow of the U S government October 11, 1991, Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas and the woman accusing him of sexual harassment, Anita Hill, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, while being viewed by a huge television audience, the Senate subsequently confirmed Thomas, 52-48 ... October 11, 1993, armed demonstrators prevented U S. and

Canadian troops from landing at Port-au-Prince, Haiti ... October 12, 1993, President Clinton said the U.S soldiers would not return until Haitian authorities guaranteed their safety and that of ousted President Aristide ... October 13, 1993, the U N. Security Council voted to reimpose an oil and arms embargo on Haiti ... October 14, 1993, gunmen in Port-au-Prince shot and killed the justice minister, Guy Malary, and twoof hisaides October 15,1993, President Clinton ordered six U S warships into the waters of Haiti, where they were to stop any ship that appeared to be violating the embargo ... October 15, 1993, the U S government announced that, based on the rate of increase in consumer prices. Social Security and other federal benefit recipients would receive a cost-of-living increase of 2 6 percent for 1994

Your Health by Lester L. Coleman, M.D.

Q. I was given an antibiotic for an infection. After a few days, I got spots on my skin and the doctor called it purpura. I got over it but I worry that it will come back. My doctor says I have no reason to worry. A. Purpura is the general name of a condition in which the platelets, an important constituent in the blood, are markedly reduced Platelets are important in the coagulation of blood. Sometimes small black-and-blue marks occur under the skin after slight injury when platelets are deficient. There are various types of purpura Some are associated with acute infection; others arc the result of drugs, antibiotics and other medications You can be sure that your transient purpura is not serious, as your doctor has indeed suggested Once the cause or purpura is found, the pattern of treatment is easily established ©1994 by King Features Synd

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Household Help by John Amunlea

Q. The asphalt shingles on my roof are about 10 years old and in fairly good condition. I don’t have any leaks or visible damage that would require me to replace the entire roof. However, there is some preventative maintenance that I should undertake before trouble does arise. There are several spots on my roof that appear to have blistered in an upward direction. Another area that has me curious is the aluminum flashing at the valley. I here seems to be some open space where the flashing meets the shingles. Can you give me some pointers that I should implement? A The average life expectancy of a shingled roof is alxiut 20 years Os course, there are certain climate factors and other unavoidable mishaps that can shorten your roof's existence The problems you are encountering are not that uncommon for a roof that is 10 years old. I'm sure that you can purchase a few pieces of loose

The Chopping Block by Philomena Corradeno

Almost every market now stocks impressive and costly salad greens such as mache, radicchio, arugula, frisee and mesclun. So, people are bypassing old reliable, cool, crisp, delicately flavored, less expensive iceberg lettuce. Those ritzy greens are fine. I like them I like the bitter edge they lend, but I always include sweet iceberg to blend with their tanginess. Here are two recipes you won't just file away. One is a sturdy supper dish with tuna, lots of vegetables, avocado and crisp bacon The second is a fruit salad with a honey yogurt dressing. GARDEN SUPPER SALAD 1 head Iceberg lettuce 2 large carrots 1 small red bell pepper 1 small green bell pepper 6 green onions (scallions) 1 small cucumber 6 large mushrooms 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts Lemon-Marinade* 2 large avocados 1 12-ounce can water -packed tuna 4 slices bacon 16 cherry tomatoes Core, nnse and thoroughly drain lettuce; refrigerate in plastic bag or crisper Peel and slice carrots, steam until just tender, cool. Cut peppers into chunks Thinly slice green onions, cucumbers and mushrooms Lightly steam peppers and onions until tender-crisp In large bowl, combine steamed vegetables, cucumbers and mushrooms Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade; add artichokes to bowl Answers to

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shingle from your home improvement center if you don't have any extra ones around the house To begin, simply lift the end of the blistered shingle and slide a pry bar under it to remove the roofing nails. If the felt paper or roofing paper is in good condition, you can replace that shingle. On some roofs, you may have to lift the shingle in the next course above your damaged one to reach another row of nails. The other means of preventative maintenance (hat you mentioned can be treated with roofing cement If you are concerned about shingles that have raised some above the flashing, you don't have much to worry about yet With the aid of a wide blade putty knife, apply a layer of roofing cement (aliout 1/4" thick) under each course of shingle Allow to dry for approximately two hours or until tacky and then take short footsteps on each shingle, up and down the entire flashing This will prevent any water damage from getting under the shingles Also, check the caulking around chimneys, vent pipes and flashing around skylights if you have them

41 kdU Blend artichoke marinade with Lemon Marinade (recipe follows) Pour over vegetables Marinate two hours or up to two days Cook bacon until crisp, cool and crumble To assemble salad, cut lettuce into bitesize chunks Arrange on large platter or four individual dinner plates Spoon vegetables over, covering about two-thirds of lettuce Peel and halve avocados Drain tuna Spoon tuna into and along avocado halves Top tuna with crumbled bacon Spoon a little marinade over tuna Garnish plates w ith cherry tomatoes Makes four large servings * LEMON MARINADE l/i cup salad oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 4 cup minced Italian parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil 12 teaspoon salt 12 teaspoon black pepperCombine ingredients in a jar with tight fitting lid Shake well to blend FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD 1 medium head Iceberg lettuce 1/2 medium cantaloupe 2 large nectarines, sliced 2 cups chunked fresh pineapple 1 basket fresh strawberries 1 large bunch green grapes Honey Yogurt Dressing* Core, rinse and thoroughly drain lettuce, refrigerate in plastic bag or crisper Cut cantaloupe, remove seeds and rind Cut into chunks Remove outer leaves from lettuce and line large basket or platter Cut remaining lettuce into chunks, arrange with fruit Serve with Honey Yogurt Dressing (recipe follows) Makes four servings * HONEY YOGURT DRESSING 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt I/4 pound cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon honey 1 4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Dash salt Combine all ingredients until blended ©1994 by King Feature* Synd Ol'R CANINE FRIENDS

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