“Potty Talk”

1. “Potty Talk” Brought to you by the SHHS Wellness Clinic May 2012 Myth Busters • Swallowing chewing gum takes several years to pass through your digestive system. • False! Gum is fairly indigestible, but it will easily pass through the digestive system without causing any harm. • Cracking your knuckles will cause arthritis later in life. • False! There is no evidence that cracking your knuckles creates the inflammation that leads to arthritis. Constant cracking can weaken your fingers though, as the adhesive seal in joints in broken when the bones are pulled apart. • Drinking warm milk can help put you to sleep. • True! Milk has the chemical tryptophan present in it, which is notorious for evoking drowsiness. • 4. Wait a half hour after eating before you can safely go swimming. • - False! Swimming right after a big meal might be uncomfortable, but it won't cause you to drown. Tongue Twister! Big black bugs bleed blue black blood but baby black bugs bleed blue blood. The first to recite to us five times will receive a surprise! Jokes and Such Q: What kind of tooth is worth a dollar? A: A buck tooth! Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad! • Words of Wisdom • “You have brains in your head. • You have feet in your shoes. • You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. • And you know what you know. • You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” • Dr. Seuss Ideas? Questions? Come visit us at the Wellness Clinic (now located in the gym)! Or email IlonaFalvy P.T., Clinic Director at ifalvy@sthelena.k12.ca.us