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Page 8-December 11,1986-Fort Covington Sun-Fort Covington, N.Y. Test Your Knowledge Facts And Fiction About Heartburn N.Y. Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Indigestion strikes all of us from time to time, and it is not considered a medical problem. It has a lot to do with how we eat and what we eat. Most of us will readily admit that we tend to abuse our digestive system. Heartburn is the most com- mon mealtime woe, and it can cause a lot of discomfort. How much do you know about heartburn? This quiz pro- vided by Marion Laboratories will help you learn more about it. Q: What is heartburn? A: Heartburn is a burning sensa- tion that starts in the lower chest or upper abdomen and radiates upward. Sometimes, there is also a feeling of nausea and an acid taste in the mouth. Q: What causes heartburn? A: Heartburn is caused by a backup of food, stomach acid, and other irritating substances from the stomach into the esophagus — the tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach. This process is called gastroesophageal reflux. Q; How common is heartburn 9 A: About 10 percent of the U.S. population have heartburn at least once a day, and 30 percent have it occasionally. Q: Is gastroesophageal reflux a disease 9 A: Not really, but it may signal a defect in the esophagus. Normally, a one-way \valve\ in the lower portion of the esophagus keeps food moving in the right direction down the digestive tract. When there is increased pressure in the stomach or when the valve is weakened — tem- porarily or permanently — stomach contents back up and burn the delicate lining of the esophagus. Q: Can heartburn be relieved 3 by medications 7 A: Yes, several popular antacids help by neutralizing stomach con- tents, making them less irritating. Another agent called Gaviscon\ , taken in liquid or tablet form, produces a southing foam that floats on top of the stomach contents. If there is backup, the foam will reflux =|!fT i 8 —/ i i • p IBpf first and protect the esophagus. Q: Who is most likely to get heartburn? A: Anyone can get heartburn. However, it is most common in overweight, middle-aged persons and in people who tend to lie down after eating. Q: Do certain foods make the problem worse? A:Yes, if you are prone to suffer heartburn, you may want to stay away from alcohol, fatty foods, chocolate, fruit juices and spicy foods. Q: Is heartburn ever the sign of a more serious condition? A: Yes, there are symptoms of more serious conditions that mimic heart- burn. If antacids such as Gaviscon do not give you prompt relief, you may have another problem. And remember that heartburn generally follows meals. If you have pain before eating, you are more likely to have ulcer disease. Finally, persons suffer- ing from angina pectoris, the chest pain associated with heart disease, may think they have heartburn. If you have heartburn more than occasionally, you should see your doc- tor and get a correct diagnosis to rule out medical conditions that might be more serious than indigestion and might require treatment. If you really do have simple heartburn, your doctor can make many recom- mendations that can help you avoid those painful episodes. FABULOUS FIRSTS The first labor organiza- tion in the United States was formed by the Boston shoemakers and barrel- makers in 1648. MMH \Lifeline' On the national scene, dele- gates voted to reaffirm their support for a market respon- sive system for regulating dairy production and oppo- sition to mandatory supply management programs. They, also, approved support for the federal marketing orders and the present provisions of the 1985 Farm Bill (whole herd buyout, dairy promotion and CCC trigger price ad- justments). The national dairy policy position taken by New York Farm Bureau will not become policy of the orga- nization until action is taken on it at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in January. On the state scene, the delegates voted for policy that again calls for New York Farm Bureau to take a leading role in calling for and cooperating in studies on how to prevent groundwater pollution. The policy passed further supports New York Farm Bureau is*a negligence standard of li- truly a grassroots process, ability for groundwater quality Resolutions are first surfaced problems be applied to farmers at \Kitchen Konferehces'' based upon accepted farming (small discussion-type meet- practices, and use of ag chem- ings) or from individual lcals according to label rec- farmers. Resolutions are then ommendations. The current passed or defeated at county stnct liability may be applied, annual meetings, those per- Th e voting delegates, also, raining to the county level Passed policy supporting a become county Farm Bureau milk dealer licensing system policy; those of state and that will maximize the sale national origin go on to the of New York State fluid milk; State Annual Meeting for Licensing provisions, admin- consideration there. Those istered by the New York State passed of state significance Department of Agriculture become the policy of the New and Markets, attempt to pro- York Farm Bureau; those of ™*c stability in the market national relevance move onto whlle allowing for effective the American Farm Bureau competition. Annual Meeting for consid- Strengthening measures of eration. Resolutions passed the Rl S ht To Farm laws > to there become national policy ensure that farmers be pro- for all of Farm Bureau. tected from unreasonable re- The Annual Meeting of the stnctions, regulations, or ha- New York Farm Bureau was rassment when carrying out held Dec. 2-4, 1986, at normal farming practices, Kutsher's Country Club in found the approval of New the Catskill resort town of York Farm Bureau voting Monticello. delegates. Policy development in the Wool Price Support Level Set at 1.78 per Pound The federal support price for 1986 shorn wool market- ings is $1.78 per pound, 13 cents a pound higher than the 1985 level, according to Bob McCarthy, County Ex- ecutive Director of the Frank- lin County Agricultural Sta- bilization and Conservation Service. The ASCS Wool Program is designed to encourage sheep growers to improve the quality and marketing of fibers. Shorn wool payments are based on a percentage of each producers returns from sales. The percentage is the amount required to raise the national average price for 1986 wool up to the $1.78 per pound support price. Pulled wool will continue to be supported at a level comparable to the price sup- port level for shorn wool through payments on unshorn lambs. The ASCS official said wool prices for 1986 are ex- pected to average about 70 cents per pound. The first women's labor or- ganization was estab- lished by maidservants in 1734, in New York City to protect abuses they suf- fered from their mistress- es' husbands. The first woman cabinet member was Frances Per- kins, Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945. Thanks to the t Massena Knights of Columbus, Council #1141, the \Lifeline\ program is in full swing at Massena Memorial Hospital. What better way to feel medically secure in your own home, or to protect a loved one who lives alone, than to sign up for the \Lifeline\ program? What better Christmas gift is there to give an elderly or ill friend or relative than to give the gift of independence — the \Lifeline'* program? The recipient wears a small, personal-help button on a chain around the neck, or on a strap around the wrist. When help is needed, a simple press of the button sets the wheels in motion, automat- ically dialing the Emergency Response Center at the Hos- pital. Things move very quick- ly then, and medical assistance is available within a matter of minutes. Medical help is available 24 hours a day, whether or not your telephone is off the hook, during a power failure, or if you are unable to press the help button for any reason! Even if the re- cipient is unconscious — the built-in \Lifeline\ timer au- tomatically activites the emer- gency response procedure, and help is on its way! Massena Memorial Hospital has established a low rental fee for the program. The initial charge is $35.00 for the first month, which includes complete installation in the home. Then the fee drops to $25.00 per month thereafter. The system can be rented for one month, or for a lifetime. The choice is yours. Call now for more informa tion, or for a free brochure, by dialing Massena Memorial Hospital's Social Services Worker, Mrs June Fiacco, at 315-764-1711, ext. 239. June will provide you with details on how you can depend upon us for life! DresSports. Lightweight comfort that looks at home at the office. DresSports combine the legendary comfort of RocSports with the classic looks of a traditional dress shoe. They feature the Rockport Walk Support System that includes an odorpedic insole and a shock absorbing Morflex Vibram sole to cushion and protect your foot, making walking a pleasure. DresSports get their classic good looks from a supple calfskin upper. Try on a pair. They're the perfect shoes for a day at the office or a night on the town. 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