October!

 

October

To our outdoorsy individuals and everyone, October is a true month of joy - cooler nights and bright sunny days, while still the glory of fall blooms.

·         Aster

·         Monkshood

·         Japanese Anemone

·         Chrysanthemum

·         Cyclamen

·         Colchicum

·         Nerine

·         Saxifrage

·         Chinese Lantern

 

Courtesy of: http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Flowers_by_Month

 

Home Eye Safety Awareness Month

 

·         The most common place for eye injury to occur is in the yard or garden. One in four eye injuries happen during home repair. However, there are things you can do, both indoors and outdoors, to help protect your eyes and body from unnecessary injury. Here are a few tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe:

·         Wear eye protection, we cannot stress this enough. Eye protection, such as safety goggles, protects your eyes against particles and dust, flying debris and chemicals splashes. Also note that regular corrective lenses do not protect your eyes against injury; you can easily find safety goggles that are worn over your glasses.

 

·         Usage of hazardous products (e.g., bleach, detergents, cleansers) never mix chemical agents or other caustic substances, always read and follow the manufacturer warnings and guidelines, and always use in well-ventilated areas.

 

 

·         Improve safety on stairs and walkways remove tripping hazards, secure rugs, install gates on stairs, and provide sufficient lighting and effective handrails. This is especially important in homes and locations where toddlers and senior citizens reside.

 

·         Remove debris and inspect yard and garden before beginning yard work, such as mowing or using a weed trimmer. This measure will not only protect you, but it will prevent potential injury to bystanders.

 

 

·         Remember- Always wash your hands after completing a task and before touching your eyes or face.

 

·         Be sure tools and cleaners are out of the reach of children.

 

 

·         When cooking use shields, as this will prevent hot oils from splashing on your body, face, and especially into your eyes.

·         We cannot prevent all injuries from occurring. If you should experience an eye injury DO NOT rub or touch the eye, DO NOT apply medication to the eye, and DO NOT attempt to remove any debris from the eye. If the eye injury is caused by a chemical in the eye, thoroughly flush the eye with water. For all eye injuries seek medical attention immediately.

 

Courtesy of:  Friends for Sight

https://friendsforsight.org/

 

 Courtesy: 2017 blog conversation

Halloween Candy: Your Dental Health Survival Guide

Ghosts, goblins and goodies and Halloween —and the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful. 

Here’s why: The bacteria in your mouth are probably more excited to eat Halloween candy than you are. When the bacteria eat the sugar and leftover food in your mouth, a weak acid is produced. That acid is what can contribute to cavities. 

But don’t hang up your costume just yet. “Halloween is about candy, dressing up and having fun,” says ADA dentist Dr. Ana Paula Ferraz-Dougherty. “It’s OK to eat that candy on Halloween as a splurge as long as you’re brushing twice a day and flossing once a day all year long.”

 

Visit an ADA Dentist

Regular visits to your ADA-member dentist can help prevent problems from occurring and catch those that do occur early, when they are easy to "treat."