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Western Carolinian Volume 67 Number 02

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  • wc newsmagazine Fatigue, not thirst, is first sign of dehydration By: Karen White I WCnewsmagazine I Contributing Cool Down and Stay Hydrated What is the best way to cool down in the summer heat? Keeping cool means staying so that your body can perspire. The best way to stay cooLiS•tO;; consume plenty of water. An individual's need for water varies according to body size, activity level, humidity and air temperature, but the average person needs between eight and twelve cups each day, or two to three liters. If you're not getting enough fluids, start increasing your consumption now. Start with water-based fluids, such as juice, milk and water. Keep a cup or a liter bottle on your desk at work. Bring a bottle with you to classes, meetings and in the car on errands. Go easy on caffeinated beverages like sweet tea, coffee and some sodas. Caffeine is a natural diuretic, making you urinate more often, which contributes to dehydration. If you don't like the taste of plain water, try adding a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, or experiment with some of the sugar-free beverages on the market, such as sugar-free Kool-Aid, Crystal Light and Sam's Choice fruit-flavored seltzer water. REMEMBER: Working out in the summer requires extra attention to fluid needs. To keep yourself hydrated, drink: at least 2 cups of water 2-2.5 hours before an activity 2 cups 15 minutes before the activity 1/2 cup every 15 minutes during the activity 2 cups of water or a sports drink after the activity for each pound lost during exercise Be alert to the signs of dehydration. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience: chills, a throbbing pressure in the head, shakiness, nausea, dry skin, disorientation or lack of urination within an hour of exercise. To avoid dehydration, follow the guidelines for fluid intake during exercise, even if you aren't thirsty. Fatigue is the first sign of dehydration- not thirst. For more information, contact Karen White, Health Services Nutritionist at 227-2088 or kawhite@wcu.edu. A person of average body weight requires student livin e an july 2002 How to effectively plan your dream-time By: June Wytock I WCnewsmagazine I Contributing Writer Creative Dreaming Have you ever wondered about the meaning of a perplexing dream? What if you dreamed you were running madly down a narrow corridor; you turn a sharp bend too fast, slip on the slick floor, and fall face first to the ground? What does this mean? How do you make sense out of it? Looking at how dreams have been interpreted historically may help you gain a broader perspective on how dreams can be understood. Dreams have played an important role in history. Socrates had recurring dreams of hearing music. Juseppi Tartini, an Italian violinist, wrote the "Devil's Sonata" entirely from a dream in which he heard the devil playing the violin. Frederick Cucula, a German chemist, developed insight into the molecular structure of benzene through a dream. He dreamed of a snake grasping its tail and translated this symbolic imagery into the concept of the closed carbon ring. Robert Louis Stevenson developed the story characters Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde from his dreams. Dreams may bring pleasure into your life, help you confront danger, and help you become more aware of yourself. How can these rewards be yours? Dream incubation is one way in which you can teach yourself to have the kind of dreams you want. Before going to sleep, choose a dream topic. Clearly formulate a dream plan for what you would like to happen in the dream. Concentrate your attention on this plan just prior to sleeping. Visualize the desired action. As you become drowsy, repeat a few, simple words that describe the events you want to occur. For example, "Tonight I fly," or "I know I'll win." By rehearsing in your mind the theme you want to dream, you can learn how to deliberately invoke relaxed, creative fantasy. Besides the pleasure of experiencing a dream, you may be curious about how to interpret the content. In general, no one can interpret your dreams for you. Only you know what the images mean to you within the context of your life. However, there are several different approaches that can help you figure out the meaning. One is a process developed by Dr. Patricia Garfield, a leading dream researcher. To understand the meaning, write down your dream as soon as possible upon waking. Next, follow this process: -I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Describe the dream in the present tense with as much detail as possible. Reflect on the feelings elicited by the dream. What part was most interesting? Extrapolate the dream to your waking life situation. '(Ihat situation in your waking life gives you a similar feeling? Associate all images in your dream. What part of yourself is being described in each of these images? Meditate on the meaning of the dream. What waking situations elicit similar feelings and actions? Summarize the action of the dream in a message. Summarizing the message can help you learn from the dream and use it in your life. For example, let's return to the dream given at the beginning of this article. A CD cups of water each day* *Based on avera e bod wei ht, eve ne is different. frantic, pressured feeling is the most predominant part of the dream. If this feeling is particularly strong, it may linger even after waking. Reflecting on similar waking life situations, the dreamer may recall feeling that same harried, rushed sensation going to class. Trying to get everything done on time, elicits the same feeling as in the dream. An action message that could summarize the meaning in this dream might be, "Slow down. Don't rush. You're going too fast." If you are interested in exploring more about dreams, you can attend an evening presentation on "Dreams: What Do They Mean?" on Thursday, July 18, 7:30 — 8:30 P.M. at the 2nd Floor Classroom, Leatherwood Hall. You do not have to have a dream to share in order to attend. To find out more about free, personal counseling on campus, call 227-7469 (Counseling & Psychological Services Center). The Counseling Center is located on the first floor, east wing of Scott Hall. Services are free of charge to students. Hours: 8 AM — 5 PM, Monday — Friday. (June Wytock is a Staff Member of Counseling & Psychological Services.) For More Student Health Information Go ONLINE!
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