Archive for May, 2008
Before Taking A Ride On The Wild Side, Organize
Its vacation season once again, and if youre like many Americans youll be hitting the road for a little fun and adventure. To get the most out of your trip, and to keep yourself as safe and sane as possible, youll want to keep the following tips in mind:
- Make a plan. Plan your trip in advance. While being a free spirit on the road can be fun, that doesnt mean you have to leave the details to fate. Gather maps and brochures about the places youre going to visit. Estimate your travel times and rest stops. And schedule the majority of your travel during daylight hours if possible.
- Set a budget. Figure out how much you want to spend and does some research before you go, so you dont end up paying more for hotels and fuel than you want to. If possible, book your hotels before you leave. To estimate fuel costs, go to http://fuelcostcalculator.com, which combines AAAs daily online Fuel Gauge Report and the Environmental Protection Agencys fuel economy ratings.
- Get your car checked. Thinking of skipping that tuneup? Think again. Its a minor task now that could become a major hassle once youre on the road. Use a service outlet you trust. Buy or put together your own road safety kit. Include items that help you deal with both car and personal emergencies (e.g., a jack, water and antifreeze, a flare, first-aid products, a blanket).
- Dont overdo it. Make sure you are properly rested before you set out for the day. Take breaks where you can get out of the car and stretch.
- Check the weather. Before you leave home, look at the forecast for the time and regions youll be traveling through. Before you set out each day, check again to see if anything has changed.
- Avoid looking like a tourist. Dont leave maps in plain sight in your car, and dont stand on a street corner gazing at a brochure in confusion. Both advertise your vulnerability to anyone looking for an opportunity to take advantage of your situation.
- Drive the speed limit. You dont really gain much time by rushing, but you can get into situations that are undesirable when youre hurrying and distracted. Also, your fuel usage is more cost-efficient when driving the speed limit.
- And dont forget to buckle up!
Health Gazette Ezine May 2008 Edition Available May 1st
The May 2008 edition of the Health Gazette Ezine was published on schedule, today, May first. It has been emailed already and is also available to subscribers in the archive.
This month we discussed the problems caused by pharmaceutical drugs in an article titled: Medical Drugs and Toxicity - No Way to Heal.
In this edition we briefly discuss some of the known serious health problems that have resulted directly from the use of prescription drugs. The illness from drugs causes significant distress to people worldwide so it seems an appropriate topic on May Day, given the use of "Mayday" as the universal distress call.