Don't Cook The Trees - Barbecue SafetyWritten by Les Brand
My first experience of a barbecue was as a seventeen year old at a friend's house. His farther, Douglas, was an expert at barbecuing, with many years experience, we thought! It was a hot summers day but with a light breeze, so Douglas, with all that experience, decided to erect a cardboard frame about one foot high around three sides of barbecue. The barbecue grill itself, which was fuelled with charcoal, was positioned next to, and underneath, some trees in back garden. Not having seen a barbecue being lit before I was keen to watch, and moved in closer. Douglas placed firelighters in grate, set fire to them and arranged charcoal in a pyramid over them. A number of years later I found out that this was classic way to light a barbecue. Now, Douglas, in an attempt to speed up process uncovered his secret weapon and enthusiastically said "Lighter fuel, this will have barbecue going in seconds!" With poise of a highly trained swordsman, Douglas sent a jet of lighter fuel through air and across whole length of barbecue. Douglas was right! The barbecue erupted into flame. I was very impressed. Unfortunately, seconds later so did cardboard frame and then surrounding trees! Luckily there were enough of us there to safely put out flames and to carry on with barbecue.
| | A Parents Guide: Coping With The Challenges Of ColicWritten by Dr. Rita Louise
Colic is a common problem in infants and an even more frustrating condition for parents to deal with. Approximately 10 to 30% of all infants born have colic. If an infant is going to experience colic in its life, it will typically appear within first few weeks of life and will subside by time infant is four month old. Babies with colic grow and develop normally and it is rarely a factor in later physical or behavioral problems. The tem colic refers to a condition in which an infant will cry inconsolably from one to four hours at a time. A typically spell is typified by a high pitched loud cry that is continuous. The child may pull its legs up toward their stomachs as if in abdominal pain or their legs may be extended straight out. Often infant’s hands are clenched. They may hold their breath or grimace. Frequently their faces become flush, while their feet remain cold. These episodes can occur at any time, but often begin in late afternoon or early evening. Currently, there is no identifiable cause for colic, but doctors have identified a number of factors that classically make colic symptoms worse. These include rapid eating or overfeeding, swallowing excessive air, intestinal gad, lack of burping or food allergies. Doctors also recognize that an environment filled with anger, frustration or even excitement can play a role in this disorder. Please note: It is critical that all parents consult their child’s pediatrician at onset of colic like symptoms. It is important to rule out other health complaints such as ear infections, allergies, intestinal blockage, a hernia or even a scratch in infant’s eye. Recommendations For Wellness If you are breast feeding: Watch your intake of caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea and soda.
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