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6 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
POST
WWW.THEPOST.OHIOU.EDU
PICKS
INFORMATION
OU doctors weigh in on average student ailments
STEPH DOAN For The Post | sd476308@ohiou.edu ——— Reaching for the aspirin bottle might be many students’ first defense against unexplained aches and pains; however, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine assistant professors Thad Wilson and Stevan Walkowski offer insight into the mysteries behind common ailments. Walkowski, D.O., assistant professor of OMM, practices family medicine on campus. Wilson, D.O., associate professor of physiology, is currently testing a medicine on human volunteers that could deter fainting. A D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) trains in the same way as an M.D. (Medical Doctor). Wilson said he believes D.O.s are instructed to treat patients with more care by making sure they are treating an ailment’s cause, not only the symptoms. Wilson said he has found that many patients who faint frequently actually suffer from a greater underlying cardiovascular ailment. Though osteopathic medicine works to fully explore the health concern before treating it, times do exist where options are limited for doctors, Wilson said. “A lot of times, the only way you’re going to be able to treat something is with a synthetic drug,” Wilson said. But other times, exploring the true problem behind an ailment such as fainting, may save patients a lot of heartache — literally.
NAUSEA, HEARTBURN
@PREZMCDAVIS ON TWITTER
Ohio University — or should I say, @ohiou — has been expanding its social network at a rapid pace, with administrators, colleges and student groups alike connecting with and informing others via Twitter. But something tells me the latest username to pop up on my News Feed, @PrezMcDavis, isn’t actually the man, the myth, the legend who is President Roderick McDavis. Just launched yesterday, the feed has already invited its readers to 29 Park Place (“AKA Thugz Mansion”) for a Real World viewing party and complained of the 80-degree heat outside: “Time to use that fancy plane of mine to fly somewhere cooler. #hittinthebeach #onyourdime”. Whether it’s meant to be a commentary on the administration or just a big joke, this feed is definitely #winning. — Amanda Lucci
DOCTOR, DOCTOR, GIVE ME THE NEWS
HANGOVER
Hydration is the ticket to steering clear of this headache-inducing ailment common among college students, Walkowski said. He said the key is to focus on hydrating well before drinking ever occurs. “The more hydrated you can get the night before, the better off you’ll be,” Walkowski said. As for what to drink, water is prime, as well as liquids containing high levels of sodium and potassium such as Vitamin Water and Gatorade, Walkowski said.
THE FIX
Pre- and re-hydration are the key prescriptions to a night on the town.
FUN
FACT
Tomato juice contains high levels of both potassium and sodium, making it a fast way to pass through hangover woes, Walkowski said.
GENIE BRA
BRAIN FREEZE
A brain freeze is the sensation that hits the human body with a massive headache when something too cold is ingested too quickly, according to KidsHealth.org. The nerves located on the palate of the mouth react to the shocking cold by causing the blood vessels in the brain to tighten quickly, and this quick shrinking of the blood vessels leads to the pain — or freeze — felt in the brain, Walkowski said. The tongue naturally pushes food toward the top palate while a person swallows, making a freeze hard to avoid, Walkowski said.
THE FIX
Walkowski suggested warming the palate by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth, or also letting cold foods melt on the tongue for a second before swallowing. KidsHealth.org also recommends slowing down while eating and taking breaks in between cold bites. Even beverages such as milk, juice and water sometimes bring on the pain of a brain freeze if drunk too quickly.
FUN
FACT
It was magic. Or at least that’s what hosts Jane and Stella said. If you thought Snuggies, Mighty Putty and Pajama Jeans were good, your eyes have yet to behold Genie Bra. The bad infomercial is on its way to becoming a genre of its own. Like other ads of its type, the Genie Bra starts with the over-dramatization of a common issue — in this case, finding a bra that fits. Most points are valid, from boobs, digging straps, boobs, fit, boobs, durability, boobs, … etc. And they provide a very simple solution. A sports bra? Not just any sports bra, a seamless sports bra. Just pull it up from the top! The women in the video all claim that the one-size-fits-all bra is the best their milk duds have ever seen. Besides, you know it’s classy when all the mannequins are wearing pearl necklaces. — Rosie Haney
HIC
HIC
HIC
Sizzling in the chest area is a common experience, even for those who avoid spicy food. Heartburn occurs when the control mechanism for food acids traveling to the stomach malfunctions. Other than a fiery feeling in your sternum and breastbone, symptoms of heartburn include discomfort and an acidy taste in the throat, Walkowski said. “Heartburn does not have anything to do with your heart,” Walkowski said. He went on to explain the body does not separate which specific organs are affected when feeling pain. Reclining or lying down after a meal sometimes agitates heartburn, Walkowski said, which explains why heartburn often strikes around bedtime.
HEART BURN
THE FIX
Treatment only comes from reaching for the Tums or Mylanta; however, if running to the medicine cabinet happens often, see a physician, Walkowski said. Preventing heartburn is the best answer, which may include avoiding certain foods such as peppermint, alcohol and coffee, he said. Those who are obese may experience more frequent heartburn due to higher pressure on their esophaguses, Walkowski said.
FUN
FACT
MILKSHAKES AT LARRY’S DAWG HOUSE
These annoying noises start in your diaphragm and are usually caused when air is jerked down into the throat too suddenly, according to KidsHealth. org. This air hits the voice box, creating a hiccup noise. Typically, causes of hiccups include eating too quickly, eating too much, an irritation in the stomach or throat or feeling nervous or excited.
FUN
FACT
HICCUPS
THE FIX
From scare tactics to holding his breath, Walkowski said he’s tried almost everything once, with different outcomes each time. This led him to the same truth most hiccup sufferers find: it’s pretty much the luck of the draw in curing hiccups. “I don’t have any sure-fire ways,” Walkowski said.
A couple weeks ago, I found myself wishing I was back in Cleveland so I could get a decent milkshake (no offense, Court Street Diner). Nothing I could think of in Athens stacked up to Tommy’s in Cleveland Heights, where the milkshakes are actually worth the $5 price tag. Then I took a trip down West Union to Larry’s Dawg House. Larry’s malts are delightfully thick, rich and quite tasty. Head down to 410 West Union St. next time you’re craving a shake. — Joe Fox
aroundT
WN O
There are known cases of hiccups that have lasted for days, weeks and even years – usually due to other health problems, according to KidsHealth.org.
TONIGHT
MUSCLE CRAMPS
CHA
RLIE
Athletes might experience muscle cramps, especially in their legs. This is caused when the amount of sweat exiting the body exceeds fluid and sodium levels, which must be maintained to avoid cramping, said John Bowman, assistant athletic director of sports medicine. After a practice, those players who step off the field with a line of dried salt on their uniforms are the players considered to be sodium sweaters, Bowman said. “Those are salty sweaters; those are the people who are prone to cramp,” Bowman said.
THE FIX
Drink tons of water and also Gatorade containing sodium to replenish what is lost.
Broken Ring, Josh Eagle and Miller Kelton, 9 p.m., Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery, 24 W. Union St., cover Casa Employee Art Show Opening, 9 p.m., Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St., free Comedy in the Round, 10 p.m., Athens Pyramids, 5 Mill St., free
FRIDAY
FUN
FACT
For an extra burst of sodium, the OU teams add an extra packet of powdered Gatorade to water and sports drinks of players who more frequently experience cramping, Bowman said.
FAINTING
College students are more prone to fainting because of higher levels of dehydration caused by drinking too much coffee and alcohol but not enough water, Wilson said. He added the human body is like a balloon. When the balloon is held at its top, all the water drains to the bottom. This puts a lot of pressure on the bottom of the balloon while entirely draining the top, in the same way that fluids in the human body move after somebody stands for a long period of time. Petite people — particularly women — with especially low blood pressure are more likely to faint. Lower blood pressure is typically considered healthier; however, it also slightly slows the circulation of body fluids. “(Lower blood pressure) is good for your health, but bad for your fainting,” Wilson said.
THE FIX
Contract the leg muscles in your calves and legs.
Merengue Night, 9 p.m., Jackie O’s, 24 W. Union St., cover African Dance Night, 9 p.m., Jackie O’s, 24 W. Union St., cover Slaughterhog, 9 p.m., Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St., cover Dance for Haiti (Fundraising Dance-a-thon), 6 p.m., Howard Park, College Green, $5 Meaningful Gnames with Bricks and Bones, 10 p.m., Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St., cover Acarya and comedian Mike Cody, Emily Dale, Christi Maharani and Dedy Kurniawan, 9 p.m., Donkey Coffee and Espresso, 17 1/2 W. Washington St., cover
SATURDAY
Fainting is an emotional as well as a physical ailment, Wilson said. Someone who is extremely frightened can actually faint from fear. “Intense pain is something that causes someone to faint,” Wilson said.
FUN
FACT
Any Colour You Like, 9 p.m., Jackie O’s, 24 W. Union St., cover Early Show with the Billy Cats, 6:30 p.m., Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St., free Open Doors Dance Night, 10 p.m., Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St., cover Athens Open Mic, 8 p.m., Front Room, 1 Park Place, free ACRN Presents: D. Rider, Nurser and more, 10 p.m., The Union Bar and Grille, 18 W. Union St., $3 Mindy Braasch, Dawn Parker and Nicolas Rose, 9 p.m., Donkey Coffee and Espresso, 17 1/2 W. Washington St., cover
Athens Management Company hiring full-time positions. Recent OU grads with administrative skills preferred.
!"#"$%&'$(#)*+,-,.&/0$0%,1,$(&
Must have desire to improve skills in business, administration, marketing, and nancial management
Salary Range $12 - $15 per hour
Application Deadline May 20th
Send resumes and cover letter to rinaldi@gmail.com
6 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
POST
WWW.THEPOST.OHIOU.EDU
PICKS
INFORMATION
OU doctors weigh in on average student ailments
STEPH DOAN For The Post | sd476308@ohiou.edu ——— Reaching for the aspirin bottle might be many students’ first defense against unexplained aches and pains; however, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine assistant professors Thad Wilson and Stevan Walkowski offer insight into the mysteries behind common ailments. Walkowski, D.O., assistant professor of OMM, practices family medicine on campus. Wilson, D.O., associate professor of physiology, is currently testing a medicine on human volunteers that could deter fainting. A D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) trains in the same way as an M.D. (Medical Doctor). Wilson said he believes D.O.s are instructed to treat patients with more care by making sure they are treating an ailment’s cause, not only the symptoms. Wilson said he has found that many patients who faint frequently actually suffer from a greater underlying cardiovascular ailment. Though osteopathic medicine works to fully explore the health concern before treating it, times do exist where options are limited for doctors, Wilson said. “A lot of times, the only way you’re going to be able to treat something is with a synthetic drug,” Wilson said. But other times, exploring the true problem behind an ailment such as fainting, may save patients a lot of heartache — literally.
NAUSEA, HEARTBURN
@PREZMCDAVIS ON TWITTER
Ohio University — or should I say, @ohiou — has been expanding its social network at a rapid pace, with administrators, colleges and student groups alike connecting with and informing others via Twitter. But something tells me the latest username to pop up on my News Feed, @PrezMcDavis, isn’t actually the man, the myth, the legend who is President Roderick McDavis. Just launched yesterday, the feed has already invited its readers to 29 Park Place (“AKA Thugz Mansion”) for a Real World viewing party and complained of the 80-degree heat outside: “Time to use that fancy plane of mine to fly somewhere cooler. #hittinthebeach #onyourdime”. Whether it’s meant to be a commentary on the administration or just a big joke, this feed is definitely #winning. — Amanda Lucci
DOCTOR, DOCTOR, GIVE ME THE NEWS
HANGOVER
Hydration is the ticket to steering clear of this headache-inducing ailment common among college students, Walkowski said. He said the key is to focus on hydrating well before drinking ever occurs. “The more hydrated you can get the night before, the better off you’ll be,” Walkowski said. As for what to drink, water is prime, as well as liquids containing high levels of sodium and potassium such as Vitamin Water and Gatorade, Walkowski said.
THE FIX
Pre- and re-hydration are the key prescriptions to a night on the town.
FUN
FACT
Tomato juice contains high levels of both potassium and sodium, making it a fast way to pass through hangover woes, Walkowski said.
GENIE BRA
BRAIN FREEZE
A brain freeze is the sensation that hits the human body with a massive headache when something too cold is ingested too quickly, according to KidsHealth.org. The nerves located on the palate of the mouth react to the shocking cold by causing the blood vessels in the brain to tighten quickly, and this quick shrinking of the blood vessels leads to the pain — or freeze — felt in the brain, Walkowski said. The tongue naturally pushes food toward the top palate while a person swallows, making a freeze hard to avoid, Walkowski said.
THE FIX
Walkowski suggested warming the palate by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth, or also letting cold foods melt on the tongue for a second before swallowing. KidsHealth.org also recommends slowing down while eating and taking breaks in between cold bites. Even beverages such as milk, juice and water sometimes bring on the pain of a brain freeze if drunk too quickly.
FUN
FACT
It was magic. Or at least that’s what hosts Jane and Stella said. If you thought Snuggies, Mighty Putty and Pajama Jeans were good, your eyes have yet to behold Genie Bra. The bad infomercial is on its way to becoming a genre of its own. Like other ads of its type, the Genie Bra starts with the over-dramatization of a common issue — in this case, finding a bra that fits. Most points are valid, from boobs, digging straps, boobs, fit, boobs, durability, boobs, … etc. And they provide a very simple solution. A sports bra? Not just any sports bra, a seamless sports bra. Just pull it up from the top! The women in the video all claim that the one-size-fits-all bra is the best their milk duds have ever seen. Besides, you know it’s classy when all the mannequins are wearing pearl necklaces. — Rosie Haney
HIC
HIC
HIC
Sizzling in the chest area is a common experience, even for those who avoid spicy food. Heartburn occurs when the control mechanism for food acids traveling to the stomach malfunctions. Other than a fiery feeling in your sternum and breastbone, symptoms of heartburn include discomfort and an acidy taste in the throat, Walkowski said. “Heartburn does not have anything to do with your heart,” Walkowski said. He went on to explain the body does not separate which specific organs are affected when feeling pain. Reclining or lying down after a meal sometimes agitates heartburn, Walkowski said, which explains why heartburn often strikes around bedtime.
HEART BURN
THE FIX
Treatment only comes from reaching for the Tums or Mylanta; however, if running to the medicine cabinet happens often, see a physician, Walkowski said. Preventing heartburn is the best answer, which may include avoiding certain foods such as peppermint, alcohol and coffee, he said. Those who are obese may experience more frequent heartburn due to higher pressure on their esophaguses, Walkowski said.
FUN
FACT
MILKSHAKES AT LARRY’S DAWG HOUSE
These annoying noises start in your diaphragm and are usually caused when air is jerked down into the throat too suddenly, according to KidsHealth. org. This air hits the voice box, creating a hiccup noise. Typically, causes of hiccups include eating too quickly, eating too much, an irritation in the stomach or throat or feeling nervous or excited.
FUN
FACT
HICCUPS
THE FIX
From scare tactics to holding his breath, Walkowski said he’s tried almost everything once, with different outcomes each time. This led him to the same truth most hiccup sufferers find: it’s pretty much the luck of the draw in curing hiccups. “I don’t have any sure-fire ways,” Walkowski said.
A couple weeks ago, I found myself wishing I was back in Cleveland so I could get a decent milkshake (no offense, Court Street Diner). Nothing I could think of in Athens stacked up to Tommy’s in Cleveland Heights, where the milkshakes are actually worth the $5 price tag. Then I took a trip down West Union to Larry’s Dawg House. Larry’s malts are delightfully thick, rich and quite tasty. Head down to 410 West Union St. next time you’re craving a shake. — Joe Fox
aroundT
WN O
There are known cases of hiccups that have lasted for days, weeks and even years – usually due to other health problems, according to KidsHealth.org.
TONIGHT
MUSCLE CRAMPS
CHA
RLIE
Athletes might experience muscle cramps, especially in their legs. This is caused when the amount of sweat exiting the body exceeds fluid and sodium levels, which must be maintained to avoid cramping, said John Bowman, assistant athletic director of sports medicine. After a practice, those players who step off the field with a line of dried salt on their uniforms are the players considered to be sodium sweaters, Bowman said. “Those are salty sweaters; those are the people who are prone to cramp,” Bowman said.
THE FIX
Drink tons of water and also Gatorade containing sodium to replenish what is lost.
Broken Ring, Josh Eagle and Miller Kelton, 9 p.m., Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery, 24 W. Union St., cover Casa Employee Art Show Opening, 9 p.m., Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St., free Comedy in the Round, 10 p.m., Athens Pyramids, 5 Mill St., free
FRIDAY
FUN
FACT
For an extra burst of sodium, the OU teams add an extra packet of powdered Gatorade to water and sports drinks of players who more frequently experience cramping, Bowman said.
FAINTING
College students are more prone to fainting because of higher levels of dehydration caused by drinking too much coffee and alcohol but not enough water, Wilson said. He added the human body is like a balloon. When the balloon is held at its top, all the water drains to the bottom. This puts a lot of pressure on the bottom of the balloon while entirely draining the top, in the same way that fluids in the human body move after somebody stands for a long period of time. Petite people — particularly women — with especially low blood pressure are more likely to faint. Lower blood pressure is typically considered healthier; however, it also slightly slows the circulation of body fluids. “(Lower blood pressure) is good for your health, but bad for your fainting,” Wilson said.
THE FIX
Contract the leg muscles in your calves and legs.
Merengue Night, 9 p.m., Jackie O’s, 24 W. Union St., cover African Dance Night, 9 p.m., Jackie O’s, 24 W. Union St., cover Slaughterhog, 9 p.m., Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St., cover Dance for Haiti (Fundraising Dance-a-thon), 6 p.m., Howard Park, College Green, $5 Meaningful Gnames with Bricks and Bones, 10 p.m., Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St., cover Acarya and comedian Mike Cody, Emily Dale, Christi Maharani and Dedy Kurniawan, 9 p.m., Donkey Coffee and Espresso, 17 1/2 W. Washington St., cover
SATURDAY
Fainting is an emotional as well as a physical ailment, Wilson said. Someone who is extremely frightened can actually faint from fear. “Intense pain is something that causes someone to faint,” Wilson said.
FUN
FACT
Any Colour You Like, 9 p.m., Jackie O’s, 24 W. Union St., cover Early Show with the Billy Cats, 6:30 p.m., Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St., free Open Doors Dance Night, 10 p.m., Casa Cantina, 4 W. State St., cover Athens Open Mic, 8 p.m., Front Room, 1 Park Place, free ACRN Presents: D. Rider, Nurser and more, 10 p.m., The Union Bar and Grille, 18 W. Union St., $3 Mindy Braasch, Dawn Parker and Nicolas Rose, 9 p.m., Donkey Coffee and Espresso, 17 1/2 W. Washington St., cover
Athens Management Company hiring full-time positions. Recent OU grads with administrative skills preferred.
!"#"$%&'$(#)*+,-,.&/0$0%,1,$(&
Must have desire to improve skills in business, administration, marketing, and nancial management
Salary Range $12 - $15 per hour
Application Deadline May 20th
Send resumes and cover letter to rinaldi@gmail.com
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