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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you please explain vertigo? I fell asleep in a chair one evening, and when I woke, I was slightly dizzy. The next morning when I woke up and sat up, I was extremely dizzy. Every-thing was going back and forth. When I tried to walk, I was bounc-ing off the walls. The room was moving. My doctor prescribed Dra-mamine. I still wake up dizzy, but not as bad as the first two nights. I am 69. — E.B.

ANSWER: Vertigo is a hallucina-tion that everything is moving. It’s not. What you describe fits the defi-nition. Many causes of vertigo can be traced to the inner ear, which has two important functions: hearing and balance, the orientation of our body to the things around it. That function is handled by the vestibular system of the inner ear.

Sometimes a viral infection of the ear can trigger vertigo. The only way to handle it is to take a medicine such as you’re taking and wait for the infection to clear in about three to six weeks.

Or it can come about because tiny calcium particles in the inner ear have made their way to places where they shouldn’t be. This is benign posi-tional vertigo. When affected people move their head or change position from lying or sitting to standing, the calcium particles activate the vestibu-lar system abnormally, and profound dizziness strikes. When you woke up and sat up, you became dizzy. You changed positions. Calcium particles activated your vestibular system.

A doctor easily can prove benign positional vertigo by provoking a diz-zy spell through a series of head and

body movements. He or she can coax those transplanted calcium specks back to their site of origin through another series of movements, called the Epley maneuvers. The medicine you mention often lessens symptoms. Antivert is another useful drug. So is scopolamine — in its oral form, not in its patch form.

I made vertigo sound like an easy diagnosis and an easy treatment; it isn’t. Many other serious conditions have to be considered by the examin-ing doctor.

The booklet on vertigo discusses this common malady in detail. To obtain a copy, write to: Dr. Donohue — No. 801W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or mon-ey order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My teen-age daughter twists and pulls her hair when she reads, watches TV or studies. She has two small bald patches on her scalp. I cannot get her to stop doing this. Is this nor-mal? — R.T.

ANSWER: It’s not normal, but it’s pretty common. It’s trichotillomania (TRICK-oh-TILL-uh-MAY-nee-uh). Some classify it as an obsessive compulsive disorder. The hair pulling quiets an inner anxiety. It’s almost an involuntary act.

If you can’t get your daughter to stop, the family doctor can recom-mend a therapist for her. The thera-pist can explain to her why she does this and how she can curtail the urge. Sometimes, medicines are prescribed for a short period.

She really does need attention. Con-stant hair pulling can damage the hair roots and lead to a permanent bald patch.

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Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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1. Is the Book of Zion in the Old orNew Testament or neither?

2. From Acts 10, what Roman sol-dier was led to Christ by Peter? Cor-nelius, Dan, Menahem, Felix

3. In 1 Kings 6, who built the firsttemple in Jerusalem? Samuel, Joshua, Solomon, Aaron

4. When does the Christian HolyDay begin? Midnight, Sunrise, Noon, Sunset

5. When does the Jewish Holy Daybegin? Midnight, Sunrise, Noon, Sun-set

6. When does the Hindu Holy Daybegin? Midnight, Sunrise, Noon, Sunset

ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Cor-nelius; 3) Solomon; 4) Midnight; 5)Sunset; 6) Sunrise

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• If you want less rise in your cake, try using eggs straight from the refrigerator. This is especially good for sheet cakes that will be cut to stack.

• Lay a salmon filet across the back of an overturned bowl. It will reveal any bones, because they pop up. Then you can remove the bones with a pair of tweezers.

• “I love bakery baguettes for bread, but it goes hard before I can use it all. Now, when it is too hard to use, I chop it up and toss it in the food processor to make fresh breadcrumbs. I have a large, freezer-safe, zipper bag in the freezer to keep them in. Now I enjoy bakery bread guilt-free!” — E.D. in Oregon

• Give tough meat cuts a cold one: That is, marinate them in beer. Add a can of beer to a high-sided pan, then lay your meat cuts in it and let them sit for 15 minutes on each side.

• When rolling meatballs, give both hands a quick shot of cooking spray before you get started. The ground meat does not stick so much, and it’s easier to get uniform sizes and shapes.

• If you’re working on a project and need to hold a nail in place until you drive it in, consider a dab of Play-Doh. It works very well on horizontal projects, and it can be used briefly to hold up small wall-hanging nails as well.

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• It was beloved British mysterynovelist and playwright AgathaChristie who made the following sageobservation: “It is a curious thought,but it is only when you see peoplelooking ridiculous that you realizejust how much you love them.”

• Some toads can live for up to ayear without eating a single thing.

• Those who study such things saythat not all your fingernails grow atthe same rate. It seems the nail onyour middle finger is a bit of an over-achiever — it grows faster than thenails on your other fingers.

• Lawmakers in Corpus Christi,Texas, evidently once found homealligator farming to be enough of aproblem that they felt compelled topass a law making it illegal to raisethe crocodilians in a home.

• If you buy a postage stamp in Isra-el, rest assured that the glue you’ll belicking on said stamp is kosher.

• If you (like me) are a fan of KrispyKreme’s donuts, you may be inter-ested to learn that the pastries havebeen made with dough from the samesecret recipe since 1937.

• During the first couple of years oflife, dolphins gain an average of fivepounds every month.

• Despite the fact that famed magi-cian Harry Houdini exposed a numberof mediums and psychics as frauds,Sherlock Holmes novelist Sir ArthurConan Doyle persisted in believingthat Houdini himself was a medium.

• The subcontinent of India is steadi-ly moving closer to the continent ofAsia — by about 2 inches every year.

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Overnight Beef Stew

This hearty beef-and-vegetable medley will be waiting for you at home after a long day away — all you have to do before serving is thicken the cooking broth. For a stress-free morning, prep the ingre-dients the night before.

3 large celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1 large onion, cut into 16 wedges 1 bag (16 ounces) peeled baby carrots 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 4 pounds boneless beef chuck for stew, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1. Mix celery, onion and carrots in bottom of 5 1/2- to 6 1/2-quart slow-cooker pot. In large bowl, com-bine coriander, ginger, salt, nutmeg, thyme and pepper; add beef and toss to coat well. Transfer beef mixture to pot with vegetables. Pour stewed tomatoes over beef. It’s not neces-sary to stir.

2. Cover pot with lid and cook on low setting as manufacturer directs, 8 to 10 hours or until beef is fork-tender.

3. When beef is tender and ready to serve, strain stew over 3-quart saucepan; return beef and vegetables to slow-cooker pot. Skim and discard fat from liquid in saucepan. Heat liquid in saucepan to boiling over high heat. Meanwhile, in cup, with fork, mix flour with 1/4 cup water until smooth. Gradually whisk flour mixture into liquid; heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute, until gravy thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour gravy over beef and vegetables in pot. Serves 12.

• Each serving: About 400 calo-ries, 13g total fat (5g saturated), 91mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 12g total carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 39g protein.

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No Applesauce?

What kind of hospital doesn’t have applesauce? Since time immemorial, sick people have been taking medica-tions crushed up in applesauce.

Not, apparently, at Cochran Medi-cal Center in St. Louis.

When a male nurse (who’s also a veteran) brought in his own supplies — in this case, the applesauce for patients who couldn’t swallow whole pills — he was reprimanded.

This one small issue looms large as indicative of bigger problems.

Lest you think I’m picking on Cochran, if you received dental care at Cochran in St. Louis from early 2009 to early 2010, and if you’ve since moved, the VA might still be looking for you. Dental instruments weren’t properly cleaned and some veterans have come down with hepa-titis. Some of the veterans who were patients can’t be located for testing.

Now nursing staff is coming for-ward (see the recent issue of Infection Control Today on the Internet) with more information about Cochran. They tell of a lack of disposable personal equipment to prevent the transmission of infections diseases, broken respiratory equipment, diag-nostic equipment they’re still wait-ing on after three years, and lack of adequate staff for simple things such as daily baths.

I wonder how much information would be revealed if nurses were giv-en a secure way to provide facts about things they’ve seen in the medical centers — and have that information sent to those who would respond and act. Let those on the front lines of the hospitals speak up about what’s really going on.

The Veterans Administration Office of the Inspector General is due to issue a report in the spring about several medical centers, including Cochran. THE VAOIG always does an excellent job of reporting what it finds. The problem is the powers-that-be who always smile and nod and promise to fix things, then don’t.

Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].


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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently read reports of some shel-ters that rescue pets having to sus-pend new admissions because they can’t afford to take any more. Is there any way to help them? I don’t have much money. — Agnes in

Indianapolis

DEAR AGNES: The number of rescued and abandoned pets filling up shelters seems to be climbing all the time. Of course, these tough eco-nomic times don’t help matters, as many pet owners struggle to keep their homes.

Even in better times, most shelters need help. Monetary donations can make a big impact, but there are other ways to help if your spare cash is lim-ited.

If you have extra time during the week, consider volunteering at a local shelter. Most area shelters have web-sites with information on volunteer-ing, positions they need volunteers for, whether they offer any training, and how many days a week that posi-tion requires. Volunteering for even a couple of hours a week can save shel-ters money on staffing costs and free up full-time staff for more complex tasks like health care.

Another way to help is to donate food or pet-related items. Again, call the shelter or check its website to see what is needed. If money to purchase food is tight, consider rallying your friends or neighbors to collect items that the shelter needs, and make a group donation.

Local shelters are providing a valu-able service by caring for animals in transition — hopefully, a transition to a new family. Even a small contribu-tion can help improve conditions for shelter animals and keep shelter ser-vices running.

Have a question or tip for fellow pet owners? Visit www.pawscorner.com, e-mail [email protected], or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.


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1. Name the group that had hits with“Charity Ball” (1971), “I’ve Had It”(1974) and “Butter Boy” (1975).

2. Which singer was married toJames Taylor?

3. Of the various cover versionsof “Betcha by Golly, Wow,” whoreleased the song first?

4. Who is Michelle Karen Johnston,and what was the name of her firstalbum?

5. Did Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeansever have a Top 10 hit?

6. Who played all the instruments(except drums) on his first album?(No, not Prince.)

Answers1. The all-female group Fanny.

While they were well thought of at thetime, they seemed to just ... vanish.

2. Singer and songwriter CarlySimon.

3. Philadelphia soul group The Sty-listics, in 1971. Their next hit was“You Make Me Feel Brand New” in1974.

4. Johnston’s stage name is MichelleShocked. Her first album was “TheTexas Campfire Tapes Album” in1986. Her most recent album was“Soul of My Soul” in 2007.

5. Amazingly, yes, with “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” (1962), which rose to No. 8on the charts. The tune came from the1946 Disney animated film “Song ofthe South.”

6. Trent Reznor. The album, “PrettyHate Machine,” was released in 1989.Reznor was working in a studio at thetime and used the recording equip-ment in the off hours.


• On Feb. 6, 1820, the first organized immigration of freed slaves from the United States departs New York har-bor on a journey to West Africa. The immigration was largely the work of the American Colonization Society. However, the expedition also was par-tially funded by the U.S. Congress, which appropriated $100,000 to be used in returning displaced Africans.

• On Feb. 5, 1878, Andre Citroen, later referred to as the Henry Ford of France for developing his country’s first mass-produced automobiles, is born in Paris. Citroen allowed poten-tial customers to take his vehicles for a test drive — then a new concept — and also let people buy on credit.

• On Feb. 4, 1938, Walt Disney releases “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” his first full-length animat-ed color feature. Naysayers warned Disney that audiences wouldn’t sit through a feature-length cartoon fan-tasy about dwarfs. In June 2008, the American Film Institute chose it as the No. 1 animated film of all time.

• On Feb. 3, 1959, rising American rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richard-son are killed when their small plane crashes in an Iowa cornfield. Singer Don McLean memorialized the musi-cians in the 1972 hit “American Pie,” which refers to “the day the music died.”

• On Feb. 1, 1974, Ted Bundy kills his second victim, marking Bundy as a serial killer. That summer Bundy attacked at least seven young women in Washington. He was caught in 1977 in Florida and eventually confessed to 36 murders. He was executed in 1989.

• On Feb. 2, 1980, details of ABSCAM, an FBI operation to uncov-er political corruption in the govern-ment, are released to the public. Thir-ty-one public officials were targeted for investigation. In the operation, FBI agents posed as representatives of Abdul Enterprises, Ltd., a fictional business owned by an Arab sheik.

• On Jan. 31, 1990, the Soviet Union’s first McDonald’s fast-food restaurant opens in Moscow. Throngs of people line up to pay the equivalent of several days’ wages for Big Macs, shakes and french fries.


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4. In the past eight years (2003-10), how many of the current Big East men’s basketball teams reached the NCAA Final Four?

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