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BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATIONWhen offering advice on controlling Blood Pressure, Zorba recommends a drastic reduction in salt in your diet, cutting back on the alcohol and making sure to get plenty of exercise even if you're at a healthy weight. He also recommends, especially if you're at risk, to monitor your BP at home with a high quality device. Finally, if the natural remedies aren't keeping your BP in check, Zorba highly suggests talking to your doc about getting on a BP medicine. Don't wait to get this under control! |
THE ZORBA PASTER ON YOUR HEALTH MAILBAG!:This space will be devoted to your tips, comments, and FAQ that we don't always have time to cover on the program. If you would like to join in on this forum, send us your thoughts to zorba@wpr.org. HUZZBANDDear Tom and Dr. Zorba, Here is the answer to your husband/huzband question: In English, the s takes on the voicing or voicelessness of the consonant that is next to it. For example, p and b are made in the same place in the mouth, but one has voice (the b — that is your vocal cords vibrate) and one does not have voice. It is said to be voiceless (the p — your vocal chords do not vibrate; the p is basically 2 lips and a puff of air. The same thing happens with the past tense ed. For example, it is pronounced like t in clipped, but like d in webbed. And when it follows a t or d it says ed, as in sleeted and aided. The principle in language is that a sound in front of or behind may affect the resulting pronunciation. And yes, English is a crazy language. It's difficult to fine a rule that applies throughout because our language came from so many sources and the spelling reflects where it came from. The spelling is archaic, but it serves a useful purpose. I would remind you that French also has archaic spelling. Plus, sometimes a final consonant in French is pronounced and sometimes not, depending on the letter that comes next. Happy to be of service! Catherine
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