Wellness Tip of the Week 2.0
Volume 2, Issue #5
August 29, 2006
Huey Pearson
Cordova Park Elementary

Have you ever had a little red light appear on the dashboard of your car while you

driving?  Well, they tell me that is a warning light.  It's something you should not

ignore.  You have a choice of what to do. 

You can:

1.  Stop your car.

2.  Stop your car and find the instruction manual.

3.  Take your car to a mechanic.

3.  Do nothing and keep driving.

Your body is similiar in that it also has a warning system.  You body could be telling

you that there is a problem.  Over the years I have had people tell me:

1.  It was just a little headache.

2.  It was digestion.

3.  It was just a little problem.

4.  It went away after I sat down for a while.

5.  I am too young for that.

6.  I will call my Dr. the next time.

When your body is giving you a WARNING SIGNAL do not ignore it.  Your body is

trying to tell you something.  You have a choice.  You can:

1.  Stop

2.  Stop and have the problem checked out.

3.  Get a Dr.'s appointment.

4.  Do nothing and hope it gets better.

Option #4 is not a very good choice.

You only have one body.  Take care of it.  It will last you much longer.