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Tuesday, October 15, 2013 – Daily News 3B FEATURES Lupus has wide Hubby encourages inappropriate flirting delete her cell number, but removed, but in many instances, belong range of symptoms to Dear Annie: Wewith six he has not done that. This they are a safety hazard. Also, a dinner group with memory and DEAR DOCconcentration, TOR K: I saw my seizures and condoctor for a rash fusion; on my face. After — Psychiatric further tests, she symptoms, diagnosed me with including the lupus. What is most dramatic this? What is the psychiatric illness treatment? DEAR READDr. K — psychosis — or a loss of contact ER: Lupus is an by Anthony L. autoimmune dis- Komaroff, M.D. with reality; — Heart probease. Your body's immune system mistaken- lems: chest pain caused by ly attacks your body's increased rates of atheroown tissues rather than sclerosis and inflammaprotecting them from out- tion of the outer lining of the heart; side invaders. — Lung symptoms: Immune proteins called autoantibodies attack pain on taking in a deep many different parts of the breath, shortness of body. This can lead to breath; — Loss of vision. inflammation and tissue Symptoms tend to damage in the joints, skin, kidney, nervous system come and go. Periods of (brain, spinal cord and intensified symptoms are nerves), blood, heart, called flare-ups. Periods lungs, digestive system when symptoms disappear are called remissions. You and eyes. The cause of lupus can help prevent flare-ups remains a mystery. Some by limiting sun exposure researchers think it may and using sunscreen when be triggered by an infec- you are in the sun. Many different types of tion in people who are susceptible to the disease, medications may be used but no particular type of to treat lupus. Doctors infection has been discov- usually try antimalarial drugs first. Recent studies ered to be the cause. In some people, lupus suggest that lupus patients causes only mild illness. treated with antimalarial But in others it leads to medications have less potentially deadly compli- active disease and less organ damage over time. cations. Other drug treatment Lupus can cause a wide range of symptoms options include: — nonsteroidal antithroughout the body inflammatory drugs including: — malaise (a general (NSAIDS) — corticosteroids sick feeling); — immunosuppressive — fever; drugs — loss of appetite; — methotrexate — weight loss; Lupus is a long-lasting — muscle and joint condition. Life expectanpain and swelling; — a butterfly-shaped cy and quality of life can rash on the cheeks and vary widely depending on the severity of your bridge of the nose; — a more widespread illness. Fortunately, new rash and flu-like symp- treatments in recent years toms after exposure to have helped to control the disease in many peosunlight; ple. — hair loss; — a rash that appears Dr. Komaroff is a as firm, round red plaques physician and professor with raised borders; Harvard Medical — painful ulcers in the at To send mouth, nose and genital School. questions, go to areas. or Other possible symp- AskDoctorK.com, write: Ask Doctor K, 10 toms include: — Neurological symp- Shattuck St., Second toms, such as difficulty Floor, Boston, MA 02115. Governor signs bills protecting Calif. workers SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday signed several bills that seek to protect California workers who are immigrants or victims of domestic violence and other crimes. SB400 from Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson, D-Santa Barbara, prevents employers from firing an employee who has been a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. Employers also must make a reasonable effort to protect victims from their abuser, such as changing a work telephone number or desk location. Under SB288, from Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, employers cannot fire a worker who is the victim of certain crimes and takes time off for a court hearing. The bill was backed by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office and the Crime Victims Action Alliance. The bills from Jackson and Lieu will take effect Jan. 1. The Democratic governor also signed AB263 from Assemblyman Roger Hernandez, D-West Covina, which prohibits employers from retaliating against immigrant workers who protest unfair conditions. Hernandez says immigrant workers are more likely to be victims of wage and work-hour violations. Labor groups said Hernandez's bill provides the strongest anti-retaliation protections for immigrant workers in the country. That measure and a similar bill, SB666, from Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, will help enforce basic state labor laws, they said. ''Employers should now be on notice that threats to deport workers to prevent them from standing up for their rights will have serious consequences,'' said California Labor Federation executive secretary-treasurer Art Pulaski in a statement. Oh Snap! The Daily News wants your photos: Cute kids, Adorable pets, Inspirational sights, Any shot you think readers would enjoy You might just see it in the Daily News Send pictures to editor@redbluffdailynews.com or drop off at 545 Diamond Ave. in Red Bluff. Include a caption. woman is not my friend, and married couples. One of the I think she's crossed a line. couples divorced after the Any suggestions? — Had husband caught his wife Enough having an affair. He no Dear Enough: As always longer comes to the dinner in such cases, the problem is parties, but the ex-wife still less about the woman and shows up and brings her new (married) boyfriend. Annie's more about your husband's reaction. He allows her flirtThey have been together for ing and even encourages her, three years. Here's the bigger prob- by Kathy Mitchell and then becomes annoyed lem: She flirts with my hus- and Marcy Sugar with you for doubting him. It undermines your trust. band at every social activity. She always gives him a hug There is no reason for him to have when we run into her. He is always her phone number in his contact list. pleasant and chats, when I'd rather Ask him to delete it while you are he was less chummy. One time, on watching. Then tell him all of his New Year's Eve, I saw my husband future responses to this woman's put his arm around her waist as she inappropriate remarks should make moved to the music with another it clear to her that he is not interestman. I watched (humiliated) as the ed. If he refuses, the next step is three of them swayed back and counseling. Dear Annie: I have noticed that forth. I assume it was the alcohol that whenever there is a tragedy involvprompted him to do this. However, ing the death of a child, people it apparently fueled her fire. At one place stuffed animals and dolls at dinner party, she leaned across the the scene. Please, in memory of table toward me and made a com- these children, tell readers to donate ment about my husband's ''size.'' I the toys and dolls to the local police kept my cool and replied that it was- or fire departments, hospitals or a n't her business, but my husband, cancer center where they will bring who was sitting right next to me, comfort to living children. — Pennsylvania said nothing. Dear Pennsylvania: That's a At the dinners, we act like friends, but I am sorely tempted to lovely idea, and we hope people give her a piece of my mind. My will consider it, although not everyhusband is getting aggravated with one will want to. There is some senme. He claims he's never cheated on timent attached to marking the actume and she's never touched him al spot where a tragedy occurred. inappropriately. He says, ''What am We understand why loved ones I supposed to do?'' I asked him to might object to having these tributes Mailbox stuffed animals that have been left out in the rain and mud are no longer in any condition to donate. The handling of these roadside memorials belongs to the local municipality. Many allow toys, dolls, etc., to stay for a specified period of time, and then the department of transportation removes them. In some areas, temporary memorials are replaced with a single permanent marker. The state of Delaware bans roadside memorials altogether and has instead provided the Delaware Highway Memorial Garden as a tribute. You should inquire with your local department of transportation and suggest the objects be donated. Dear Annie: I read the letter from ''Worried Wife,'' whose 44year-old husband drinks too much and refuses to see a doctor or dentist. In addition to the advice that you gave her to contact Al-Anon and make sure he has a valid will and that his affairs are in order, she also should make sure he has a lot of insurance. She will need it to raise their four children alone. — K. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. The return of the slow cooker The slow cooker, aka Crock-pot, is back. If you have one (a recent study says 77.8 percent of us do) now would be a great time to drag it out and give it another chance. I know what you're thinking: The reason that slow cooker landed where it did is because it produced overcooked, bland tasting meals that could at best be considered semi-edible. I hear you. The problem is we probably didn't know, much less adhere to, the basic fundamental culinary techniques of slow cooking. WHY SLOW COOK? --Convenience. A slow cooker can be left unattended all day. You can put ingredients in in the morning and forget about it until dinnertime, without worry of burning the house down. It's safe as a nightlight. --Save money. The best slowcooked ingredients are often the least expensive. Knowing dinner is all ready to go precludes unscheduled fast food runs and relieves guilt. The folks at Sunbeam say it costs only a penny to operate a slow cooker for six to eight hours. BASIC SLOW-COOKING TECHNIQUES --Follow a recipe. Use and carefully follow only recipes developed specifically for slow cookers. It's a completely different way of cooking. --Don't overcook. Just because six hours is good doesn't mean eight hours will be better. Overcooking results in weird textures, tough and placing ingredients in the cooker. rubbery chicken, mushy messes, For poultry, begin no longer than one hour later. and bland offerings. Yuck. If you are anxious to make --Brown meats. For best flavor and texture, ground amends with your slow cooker, here is a personal favorite of beef or ground mine that will give you turkey should be great confidence and your browned on top of family a delicious meal. the stove before APRICOT-RUSSIAN adding to slow cooker. CHICKEN --Don't peek. RemovServes 8 to 10 ing the lid for even a 1 cup chunky apricot moment during cooking preserves time allows the internal 3/4 cup bottled Russian temperature to drop by dressing up to 15 degrees. For 1 (1.15 ounce) envelope each peek, add an addidry onion soup mix tional 20 minutes cookMary 12 skinless, boneless ing time. chicken breast halves, --Start cold but not trimmed of fat (about 3 1/2 frozen. Keep perishable to 4 pounds) foods such as meats, In a medium bowl, mix poultry and vegetables together the preserves, refrigerated until it's time dressing and soup mix. to cook. Arrange three breasts in the --Re-season. Flavors often become diluted with long bottom of a 3 1/2-quart slow cookslow cooking. So before serving er. Spoon one-fourth of the apricot any slow-cooked creation, taste and mixture on top. Add three more layers of chicken alternating with the adjust the seasonings. --Use a timer. Careful timing is apricot mixture and ending with it key to slow cooking. 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Because the preserve is a working cattle ranch, the Conservancy's semiannual tours provide the public with an opportunity to view some of the region's most spectacular landscapes with knowledgeable and entertaining guides, providing insight on many cultural, geological and biological points of interest. All events are held rain or shine, with the exception of a serious downpour. Sturdy footwear/hiking boots are a requirement. The weather may be hot, or humid and wet, so wear layered clothing, and bring waterproof clothing and a hat. Carry plenty of drinking water, and bring a lunch. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Space is limited to 25 persons, so visitors are advised to book early. To book a reservation or receive more information, contact Jackson Shedd of Photo courtesy of Jackson Shedd The Nature Conservancy at (760) 707-6942 or jshedd@tnc.org. Dye Creek Canyon – Oct. 26 and Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The four- to five-mile hike follows the course of Dye Creek itself, which cuts through a pristine setting of volcanic buttes, hills and extensive blue oak woodlands, before flowing into the Sacra- mento River. Expect spectacular views, occasional wildlife sightings, such as deer, golden eagles and woodpeckers — binoculars enhance the experience. You'll also have a rare opportunity to explore a cave thought to be frequented by Ishi, the last survivor of the Yahi Indian Tribe. A good level of fitness and agility is required to complete the hike. Hikers will have to traverse a creek and navigate steep, rocky terrain. Dogs are not allowed during these events. The Nature Conservancy is a leading international, nonprofit organization that conserves the lands and waters on which all life depends. For more information, visit http://nature.org.