Try: Fix the cr frequent light meals throughout the day serve the cr foods cool or at room temperature avoid fixing the cr fried foods dairy products and acidic foods such as fruit juice and vinegar encourage the cr to avoid eating spicy foods encourage the cr to stick to bland foods such as dry crackers make sure the cr’s mouth is kept clean offer the cr chewing gum or hard candy take the cr outside or open a window for fresh air encourage te cr to rest and relax encourage the cr to drink sufficnent clear liquids to prevent dehydration the clear liquids should be sipped slowly avoid letting the cr be around unpleasant or strong odors try to distract cr with music television or other activities that he or she likes to do

Materials: Chewing gum or hard candy music or other enjoyable activities

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Keywords: Nausea vomiting gastrointestinal stomach queasy

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Try: Massage the cr cr’s painful areas encourage the cr to use deep breathing and relaxation exercises involve the cr in other activities to distract him or her such as watching a movie using the computer playing a game or reading assist cr with lifting or moving heavy objects assess the cr’s pain level using a pain rating scale from 0 no pain to 10 worst pain imaginable suggest that cr keep a journal of his or her pain in order to identify factors that cause the pain or make it better or worse

Materials: Pen notebook games books and movies

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Keywords: Pain discomfort

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Try: Exercise establish a regular exercise program exercise makes bones and muscles stronger and helps prevent bone loss it also helps the cr stay active and mobile weight-bearing exercises are best for preventing osteoporosis they should be done at least three to four times a week walking jogging playing tennis or racket sports and dancing are all good weight-bearing exercises in addition strength and balance exercises help build stronger muscles and may help you avoid falls stronger muscles reduce the cr’s chances of bone fractures increase calcium intake getting enough calcium throughout your life helps to keep bones strong excellent sources of calcium include milk and dairy products canned fish vegetables high calcium breads supplement the cr’s diet calcium supplements are a good option if the cr struggles with the needed amount take a 300-milligram calcium supplement to replace each serving of calcium-rich foods you miss each day calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are good forms of calcium supplements get plenty of vitamin d vitamin d is necessary for the body to absorb calcium while being out in the sun 20 minutes each day helps the cr get vitamin d one can also get vitamin d from eggs fatty fish like salmon cereals and supplements

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Keywords: Osteoporosis osteoporosis prevention

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Try: Are there ways to keep osteoporosis from worsening can medications taken for other illnesses cause bone loss how can i prevent fractures how frequently should i have a bone density test how much calcium and vitamin d do i need every day and how can i get enough of these nutrients how much exercise do i need to boost bone strength and which exercises do you recommend is hormone replacement therapy safe for preventing osteoporosis what osteoporosis medications are available that prevent bone loss what are some other lifestyle changes i should make now to keep my bones strong what’s does my t-score mean a t-score is the result of a bone density test

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Keywords: Osteoporosis

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Try: Avoid excessive alcohol consumption drinking more than two drinks daily is linked to an increased risk of bone loss cigarette smoking cigarette smoking doubles the chance of bone loss and fractures by reducing the effectiveness of the body body’s estrogen avoid skipping meals and excessive dieting excessive dieting can prevent the body from receiving nutrients the body needs to build strong bones and teeth women who lose excessive amounts of weight by skipping meals can also lose bone mass while dieting reduce soda intake some findings show that colas but not other carbonated soft drinks contribute to bone loss it may be that the extra phosphorus in cola drinks binds with calcium and prevents it from being absorbed in the body another problem is that cr’s drink unhealthy sodas as opposed to juice or milk

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Keywords: Osteoporosis diet

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Try: Abdominal crunches when performed properly strengthen abdominal muscles and may decrease tendency to suffer back pain although not useful to treat back pain stretching exercises are helpful in alleviating tight back muscles the pelvic tilt also helps alleviate tight back muscles lumbar support belts workers who frequently perform heavy lifting are often required to wear these belts there is no proof that these belts prevent back injury some individuals enjoy the extra support standing while standing keep your head up and stomach pulled in this is a basic movement most crs can perform sitting chairs of appropriate height for the task at hand with good lumbar support are preferable to avoid putting stress on the back chairs should swivel sleeping individual crs vary with good positions if the mattress is too soft many crs will experience backaches the same is true for sleeping on a hard mattress lifting don’t allow the cr to lift objects that are too heavy teach good posture for lifts

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Keywords: Back pain preventing back pain

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Try: Sleeping with a pillow between the knees while lying on one side may increase comfort another option is to place a pillow under the knees basic low level exercise start simple if the pain is difficult nonprescription medications may provide relief from pain pain relievers are available over-the-counter and are an excellent medication for the short-term treatment of low back pain these should only be a short term solution topical agents such as such as gels and rubs have not been shown to be effective some crs seem to benefit from the use of ice or heat best rest for short periods of time can be helpful be careful with long periods of bed rest for the cr

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Keywords: Back pain treatment

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Try: To reduce back pain materials try exercises that may help reduce or prevent low back pain include aerobic exercise to condition the heart and other muscles maintain health and speed recovery strengthening exercises focusing on the cr’s back stomach and leg muscles stretching exercises to keep muscles and other supporting tissues flexible and less prone to injury some exercises can aggravate back pain if the cr has back pain avoid the following exercises straight leg sit-ups bent leg sit-ups or partial sit-ups curl-ups lifting both legs while lying on your back leg lifts lifting heavy weights above the waist standing military press or biceps curls toe touches while standing

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Keywords: Back pain exercise

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Try: Get more exercise if your back is hurting you may think the best way to get relief is to limit exercise and to rest a day or two of rest may help but more than that may actually increase pain if possible the cr should do some basic exercise such as walking and stretching watch your weight extra pounds especially in your midsection can make back pain worse by shifting the center of gravity and putting strain on the lower back try to stay near a normal body weight stop smoking because nicotine restricts the flow of nutrient-containing blood to spinal discs smokers are especially vulnerable to back pain find a good sleeping position if you’re prone to back pain make sure you are in the best sleeping position sleeping on the side with your knees pulled up slightly toward your chest is sometimes suggested or put one pillow under your knees and another under your lower back also make sure the cr’s mattress is good for their back pay attention to posture the best chair for preventing back pain is one with a straight back or low-back support keep your knees a bit higher than your hips while seated if you are sitting for a long time stand up and walk around to stretch the back

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Keywords: Back pain avoiding back pain

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Try: Be careful how you lift don’t bend over to lift heavy objects bend your knees and squat pulling in the stomach muscles and holding the object close to your body as you stand up don’t twist your body while lifting the cr should try to have someone else lift heavy objects if possible check the cr’s shoes certain shoes can cause back pain they can shift your center of gravity and strain your lower back avoid uncomfortable clothes clothing so tight that it interferes with bending sitting or walking can aggravate back pain by causing poor posture and misalignment of the spine lighten the wallet sitting on an overstuffed wallet may cause discomfort and back pain if you’re going to be sitting for a prolonged period while driving for example take your wallet out of your back pocket don’t let the cr carry a heavy bag when carrying a heavy bag or case without straps switch hands frequently to avoid putting all the stress on one side of the body to lighten the load stop using bags cases backpacks and other carriers of things you don’t need don’t use back braces various back supports are available from elastic bands to special corsets they can be helpful after certain kinds of surgery but there is not much evidence that they help treat chronic back pain by immobilizing and thus weakening back muscles back braces may actually increase back pain

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Keywords: Back pain tips for avoiding

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