Health Tip: R.I.C.E for Injuries
If you suffer from a sports related injury, use R.I.C.E. The term stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
Rest - Take a break from exercise or any type of movement that may stress the injured area. A minor injury should be rested for one or two days, while more severe injuries may need longer.
Ice - Ice the affected area. Icing reduces pain, limits swelling and bleeding, and encourages rapid healing. Wrap ice in a towel to avoid direct contact with the skin.
Compress - Compress the injury with a stretch bandage. Make sure not to wrap it too tight, just enough to support the injured area comfortably.
Elevate - Elevate the limb. If possible, try to keep the injured part above the level of the heart. At the very least, try to keep it higher than the hips. This helps limit swelling and also prevents movement of the area that is injured.
Health Tip: Beware of Mixing OTCs
Beware of mixing over the counter medications without realizing the possible consequences. Send for a free brochure published jointly by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the Food and Drug Administration. Visit the following sites for details: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov or http://tinyurl.com/36a293.
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