Service of Too Much of a Good Thing or When the Cure Adds Another Challenge
Monday, September 19th, 2022
So often a solution brings other problems.
Bag it!
In ridding the world of plastic bags–they are no longer permitted for use by retailers in many states–we create another problem.
People are piling up the reusable plastic totes especially if they order grocery deliveries. The producer of an early morning NYC metro radio program admitted she had a garage full. New Jersey’s problem with the tossed bigger bags took up a segment on NPR along with an interview with Senator Bob Smith who wants to amend his state’s single use bag ban. He suggests that delivery services use paper bags, currently forbidden, or the cardboard boxes food is shipped in.
I can’t stand it
We were told that sitting all day is as unhealthy as smoking and a few years ago companies began ordering special desks so employees could stand as they worked at computers.
But standing all day isn’t so good either. According to New York Post reporter Zach Williams: “Research shows prolonged periods of standing can cause health problems big and small from tired feet to cardiovascular problems, according to a legislative memo accompanying the so-called ‘Standing is Tiring (SIT) Act.'” Assemblywoman Karines Reyes (D-Bronx) and NY state Sen. Rachel May (D-Syracuse) are sponsoring the bill. Reyes is an RN.
Williams wrote: “Albany Democrats have introduced legislation to allow some foot-weary working New Yorkers to sit on the job.” He continued: “Supermarket cashiers, bodega clerks and those with jobs requiring lots of screen time are examples of people who Reyes says her legislation might help while workers in other jobs, like prowling security guards, might have to stay on their feet.” I’d add doormen and doorwomen to the list.
The prick that saves
What about reactions to lifesaving vaccines? We voluntarily submit our bodies and some of us become extremely ill with nasty reactions. The repercussion is better than the disease so….
Fizzy or still
Those of us who prefer seltzer or sparkling water to tap do potential damage to our teeth. But fizzy is better than no water at all. And use a straw.
Let the Sun Shine In
What about glorious suntans? We need Vitamin D that the sun provides and what looks better than a tan? But some suffer consequences of too much such as wrinkles and worse.
With the exception of vaccines, moderation and/or planning ahead is the answer to averting new challenges brought on by cures.
Do:
- You toss reusable grocery bags?
- You stand while you work at your computer or get up from your chair and walk around?
- Potential reactions keep you from getting vaccines?
- You use straws to bypass your teeth when you drink seltzer?
- You protect yourself if you’re a sun lover?
