PULSE.Byline: Mariko Thompson LIVING WITH MS: Comedian Jonathan Katz, creator of the Comedy Central animated series ``Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist,'' will speak on multiple sclerosis Saturday at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. Katz was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1997. More than 400,000 Americans suffer from multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. The 8-to-11 a.m. program is free and open to the public. Call (866) 955-9999 for more information or to register. FACES OF ANGER: Everybody gets angry now and then. But for people who can't control their anger, the affect on relationships, friendships and work can be devastating dev·as·tate tr.v. dev·as·tat·ed, dev·as·tat·ing, dev·as·tates 1. To lay waste; destroy. 2. To overwhelm; confound; stun: was devastated by the rude remark. . Author W. Robert Nay discusses how to manage feelings of frustration and rage in ``Taking Charge of Anger'' (Guilford Publications; $16.95). Nay reviews the five faces of unproductive anger - passive aggression, sarcasm, cold anger, hostility and aggression. He then discusses ways to defuse anger, including journaling, breathing exercises and improved communication skills. BREATHE EASY: Dr. Neil Schachter calls COPD COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD abbr. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the ``orphan disease.'' COPD, short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease n. Abbr. COPD A chronic lung disease, such as asthma or emphysema, in which breathing becomes slowed or forced. , is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., though few people have ever heard of it or know the signs. Schachter's book ``Life and Breath'' (Broadway Books; $14.95) explains the risk factors of COPD and explains why you should be concerned if you suffer from a lingering cough and shortness of breath Shortness of Breath Definition Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a feeling of difficult or labored breathing that is out of proportion to the patient's level of physical activity. . About 35 million Americans have COPD - which includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema emphysema (ĕmfĭsē`mə), pathological or physiological enlargement or overdistention of the air sacs of the lungs. A major cause of pulmonary insufficiency in chronic cigarette smokers, emphysema is a progressive disease that commonly and asthmatic bronchitis - but half of them don't know it. Schachter presents a comprehensive plan of attack that includes diet, exercise, quitting smoking and reducing indoor air pollution at home and at work. NO DUMMIES: Judith Sherman-Wolin, an exercise specialist at the UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX Center for Human Nutrition, hates to burst your bubble. The answer to developing a leaner, more toned body can't be found in supplements, expensive gym memberships and quick-fix diets. The answer lies in developing the habit of daily exercise. Weight training promotes strong bones and prevents the sagging and muscle loss that makes people look and feel older. That's why Sherman-Wolin titled her new book ``Smart Girls Do Dumbbells'' (Riverhead Books; $12). The dumbbell Dumbbell An investment strategy, used mainly for bonds, where holdings are heavily concentrated in both very short and long term maturities. Notes: This is also known as a barbell, charting on a timeline gives the appearance of a barbell or dumbbell. exercise guide, to be released in April, presents 30 days' worth of 30-minute routines that can be done at home. Sherman-Wolin doesn't promise miracles in 30 days. Smart girls don't just do dumbbells for 30 days; they do them for life, she says. HOME SPA: You don't have to spend exorbitant amounts of money to get the relaxing aftereffects aftereffects after npl → Nachwirkungen pl of a day at the spa. In ``Glow Guide: Spa'' (Chronicle Books; $12.95), Andrea McCloud suggests 50 ways to rejuvenate. How about a cold peppermint peppermint: see mint. peppermint Strongly aromatic perennial herb (Mentha piperita, mint family), source of a widely used flavouring. Native to Europe and Asia, it has been naturalized in North America. compress on the back of the neck? Or an herbal foot soak with marjoram marjoram or sweet marjoram (mär`jərəm), Old World perennial aromatic herb (Marjorana hortensis) of the family Labiatae (mint family), cultivated in gardens for flavoring. , Epsom salts and baking soda? You can even do your own hot rock massage by using two smooth flat rocks from your yard. Illustrated by Karen Greenberg, this guide offers quick and simple remedies that won't break your budget. CAPTION(S): 5 photos Photo: (1) JONATHAN KATZ (2) no caption (book: ``Taking Charge of Anger'') (3) no caption (book: ``Life and Breath'') (4) no caption (book: ``Smart Girls Do Dumbbells'') (5) no caption (book: ``Glow Guide: Spa'') |
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