Wednesday, May 6, 1998 DR. DAVE PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW 29 OWNS FIRS T AID Sleeping well without turkey dinner cepl g e OU ur Cy Inner | ee TRAINING ACADEMY LTD. . . , Coste | Ever wonder what it takes to become a Paramedic, | e toughest single task in our household in the course. to chain smoke). fl Fire fighter or even Ski patrol? Get started here! | of a year (besides bathing of Murph the hound after a 3. Avoid alcohol. Although infamous for being adeorescant: WCB Occupational First Aid Levels |, Il, & Ill frolic and rub in the neighbor's fertilizer), is doing the __ it actually leads to poor, fragmented sleep quality, to say noth- ; dishes after the Thanksgiving meal. ing of poor, fragmented morning breath. Assuming your butterball hasn’t been sabotaged over at the 4, Avoid the worry cycle. The racing brain needs to pit stop, Unsafeway-to-go grocery store by the Federationne de Turkeys “I can't get to sleep, 17 people were electrocuted by hair dryers Liberte, your turkey dinner can induce an over- last-year, ohh I can’t sleep, I’m not a sleeper, whelming sense of sleepiness: My uncle Arn has been known to drop head- long into the gravy boat mid-meal, snoring pro-. |: fusely. Not only did this ensure Arn would not. have to do the dishes, but few of us have touched gravy since given Arn’s deep nasal snore. Turkey, like bananas and milk, are among those foods rich in tryptophan, a sleep-aiding ‘amino acid. Many with insomnia will not go to the doctor, as they feel they'll just get sleeping pills. In g fact, sleeping medications for a short term in- i somnia can be very helpful and quickly get 2 you back into that all important sleep cycle, but .... taken for several months they can ac- tually be detrimental to good, sound sleep. could Puffy the cat be pregnant, no wait he’s male, let me think what else can I worry about,. ohhh | can’t sieep, what if I swallow a spider, ohh I can’t. ENOUGH!! You need to contact your doctor about relaxation therapy. 5. Complete caffeine-free diet for one-month trial. Replace Mr. Pibb with Mr. Chamomile. 6, Get rid of the snoring machine beside you. My wife has tried earplugs, lawsuits and I noted a recent family purchase of arsenic that has me a tad concerned. . 7. Exercise helps, but only if early on in the day. Late evening workouts leave too big an adrenalin rush for too long, particularly if - your idea of exercise involves the words “Duck!!!” “You’re dead, man!!” or “Bonzai!!!” 8. *Never lie awake over half an hour. Get " Perhaps try Dr. Dave’ s 12step snake oil in- =. up, change rooms and try sleeping on the : somnia remedy. ~ ; ~~ couch, another bed or wander down to Sleep 2 1,Cool off. The process of going from hot to cold i is sleepin. Country Canada and test drive one of the ‘98s while you're there. = ducing. A hypothermia victim becomes very sleepy as their 9. Avoid illuminating clocks. Never look at a clock at night. core body temperature cools. Take a hot bath for 20 minutes — Time to turn time’ sturning timer away from you. Of course how then head into a cool quiet dark room, ie.a fungus-conducive would you know if you’ve done #8*. atmosphere. ~-..10. Use your bed only for sleep. No eating, reading or ~ 2. Avoid nicotine. Reason #2, 879 not to 0 smoke i is that nico- watching TV, especially'a “Jerry Springer slugs Mother tine elevates your blood pressure, your adrenalin and your. Theresa” type of emotion arouser. Rather, if you must watch * serum guilt levels. (Exception; NDP politicians are encouraged . TV, simmer down with a rare Perry Como Unplugged or - Bee : oe Canuck Heroes of 98. - : ’ There must be a couple of more sure fire methods but! can't ‘Tecall .... what they are ‘cause it’s 3 a.m. and I'm on my... third _ turkey milkshake and... . second ; banana sandwich... (wat ae Se y pines Naveinber l4th 22nd, 1998 From Tampa, Flo Price includes air from Victoria, transfers, one-night hotel.in Tampa, 7 night cruise | . $1209. _ Oceanview Cabins aes : § | 050. inside Cabin Rate Also Avie Mention this adt to receive $50. 00 off final payment. “For more: information call ~~ 544-2600 | “and ask for Verna or drop in at. ] : Mt - 7851 East Saanich Rd; Saanichton -- The Sidney Lions Club meets the first and third viesdays f ~ each month (6:15 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. dinner meeting): ‘at Glen Meadows | Golf and. Country Club. For more information, call. 7 Meadows Golf and Country Club (1050 McTavish Rd.). Fellow: ship 6- 6:30 p.m. followed by a dinner meeting. Visiting Rotarian ‘and prospective membe ; warml en -omed. Call J ack at 656- 2594 for more info. : eee The Kiwanis Club of Sidney. aa Peninsula meets Wednesdays ap at 7:30 p.m. (7 p.m. social) at the Iroquois Park Clubhouse (2295 Ocean Ave.). Call Joe at 656-6917 or Roxanne at 881-7646 to con- firm location and program. . pie ta The Rotary Club of Sidney-by-the Sea nese 1: 15 am: every eq Thursday at the Sidney Travelodge (2280 Beacon Ave.) A warm ' welcome is extended to all visiting Rotarians and prospective club ‘members. Continental breakfast is served. Call Chris Raper at 655-4545 for more info. The Rotary Club of Brentwood Bay i is now meeting at Dun smuir Lodge, 1515 McTavish Rd., every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., drinks at 6 p.m. The club welcomes membership inquiries. 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