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is walking 2 miles a day adequate?

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For what: Depends upon your goal.  Do you want exercise, conditioning or weight loss or a combination of all three.

Question 2

what is adequate peri care in elderly?

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Perineum: Care of the perineal area should focus on maintaining a clean and dry skin with prompt attention to fecal and urine contamination. Usually soap and water should suffice for cleaning. Application of a barrier ontment is sometimes necessary in elders with incontinence. Incontinence pads or diapers are not a good answer.

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would it be acceptable to eat junk food sometimes?

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How often is: Sometimes? It would not be too bad to have "junk food" once a week or so, as long as you adjust your diet on other days to make up for the excess consumption of fat, calories, salt and lack of fresh vegetables and fruits.

Question 4

how much time off work for family is 'acceptable' ?

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Family Leave ACT: Check this out for ideas:
http://www.Dol.Gov/dol/topic/benefits-leave/fmla.Htm.

Question 5

is morning walk exercise for 45 min sufficient for me?

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Most likely yes.: I'd change routes, maybe use 2-3 lb hand weights.  But this would be adequate for most people. Just keep it up, even on rainy days!

Question 6

would it be acceptable to be vaccinated more than once?

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Vaccinations: Yes it is ok to be vaccinated more than once.

Question 7

would it be acceptable to eat more vegetables on a diet?

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Yes: Yes- vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and low in calories. If you get too much gas, it could be from the fiber in the vegetables.

Question 8

how long after getting gardasil before i have adequate immunity?

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After the 1st one: However, the best immunity is by getting all three vaccinations, at 0, 2, and 6months.

Question 9

would it be acceptable to be out in the sun when you have rosacea?

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Rosacea : Sun exposure is an aggravating factor in rosacea flares . Sunscreens are helpful when outdoors.

Question 10

would it be acceptable that i have been awake for 35 hours straight?

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Insomnia: It is ok to spend 35 hours awake due to special circumstances, once but you should not make a habit of it.  Your brain and body need a reasonable amount of sleep to function properly..

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