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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Killer Leaves

Raking leaves can be downright dangerous!

Did you know 12,000 people are injured each year raking leaves? Heart attack and back injuries top the list of hazards – and dehydration is another risk. Dr. Travis Stork, author of “The Doctor Is In,” has some tips for raking:


• Drink plenty of water. Even if it’s chilly – you’re working up a sweat.
• Switch from side to side to avoid overdoing it with one side of your body.
• Wait until the leaves are dry - wet leaves are a lot heavier and slippery too.
• Keep your piles OFF the road - kids love to hide in them.
• Use a mask – leaves are FULL of mold spores.
• Don’t burn your leaves – that emits toxic carcinogens.

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