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EAP Health & Wellness Newsletter
May E. Weldon, MSW, Executive Director
Southern New Jersey’s Largest Employee Assistance Program
If you need counseling, contact us at (856)-616-9EAP or www.WorkForceEAP.com
Vol. 16 No. 3
MARCH 2010
WHAT’S
Ringworm
RINGWORM
Ringworm on your body is one of several forms of ringworm, a fungal infection Risk Factors
that develops on the top layer of your skin. It's characterized by an itchy, red circular rash Tests and Diagnosis
with healthy-looking skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name from the characteristic ring that can appear, but it has nothing to do with an actual worm under your skin. Prevention
Also called tinea corporis, ringworm of the body is closely related to other fungal infections with similar names, which include: 1. Athlete's foot (tinea pedis). This form affects the moist areas between your toes and
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2. Jock itch (tinea cruris). This form affects your genitals, inner upper thighs and
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3. Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis). This form is most common in children and
Kids in Home-Based involves red, itchy patches on the scalp, leaving bald patches.
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Symptoms
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The signs and symptoms of ringworm include: Goals Can Make You 1. A circular rash on your skin that's red and inflamed around the edge and healthy
2. Slightly raised expanding rings of red, scaly skin on your trunk or face More than one patch of ringworm may appear on your skin, and patches or red rings of Weight Loss:
rash may overlap. You can have tinea infection without having the common red ring of 6 strategies for
Fungal infections, such as ringworm, are caused by microorganisms that become parasites on your body. These mold-like fungi (dermatophytes) live on the cells in theouter layer of your skin. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Lifestyle and Home Remedies
1. Human to human. Ringworm still suspects that you have ringworm,
a sample may be sent to the topical agents, which include: 2. Animal to human. You can known as a culture. Your doctor may
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3. Object to human. Ringworm can
animal has recently touched or or an oral medication (pill, capsule or rubbed against, such as clothing, Prevention
4. Soil to human. In rare cases,
by contact with infected soil. Infection 1. Educate yourself and
others. Be aware of the risk of
Risk Factors
2. Keep clean. Wash your
3. Stay cool and dry. Don't
4. Avoid infected animals.
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5. Don't share personal
items. Don't let others use your
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Lack Exercise
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Mar 14,Daylight Savings
Mar 17, St Patrick’s Day
Mar 20, Spring
Mar 28, Palm Sunday
Mar 29, Passover begins
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play or exercise as a form of the past or really want to try, and recommended for obese people, punishment was alarming. number of risks, including the not less, likely to misbehave. So, it's plans can help keep you on track, but not even an effective means of have a professional take a look at punishment. It is tantamount to them to make sure they're doable. candidates for gastric bypass Another startling finding among those Identifying an activity you really enjoy Providers did "pretty well" in Following the wins and losses of greater, in addition to a serious health problem that could get better with weight loss, for instance, heart disease or type 2 diabetes. Weight Loss:
your personal challenges to weight loss, 6 strategies for success
process and outcome. "Exercise try working out a strategy to gradually regularly" is an example of a process goal, while "Lose 30 pounds" is an different fad diets, weight-loss programs enough just to recognize your challenges, essential that you have an outcome goal, you have to plan for how you'll deal with them if you're going to succeed in losing still remains a healthy, low-calorie diet specific, measurable, achievable, realistic health habits to lose significant weight 4. Enjoy healthier foods
1. Make a commitment
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do so for the right reasons. No one else based foods such as fruits, vegetables and Counseling & Employee
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5. Get active, Stay active
May E. Weldon, MSW
lifestyle changes, try to resolve any other Cutting 500 calories from your daily diet Executive Director
problems in your life. It takes a lot of 3,500 calories equals 1 pound of fat. But Our Office
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To succeed in losing weight, you have to The goal of exercise for weight loss is to Highway)
take responsibility for your own burn more calories, although exercise behavior. But that doesn't mean that you For a more information or a
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frequency, duration and intensity of your Call us at
activities. One of the best ways to lose (856) 616-9EAP
Extra movement also helps burn calories. Celebrating 16 years
Lifestyle activities may be easier to fit into your day. For example, make several Contact us on the Web at
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trips up and down stairs instead of using www.WorkForceEAP.com
be realistic. Over the long term, it's best This material does not necessarily reflect the views 6. Change your lifestyle
or policies of the recipient. Mention of trade names, It's not enough to eat healthy foods and organizations, or commercial products, does not with taking an honest look at your eating habits and daily routine. After assessing

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