This could be anything from merely annoying to serious. But I would suggest first that you look to see if improving your bedroom humidity or your pillow setup will work. I sometimes have trouble with allergies so have to try sleeping with my head elevated slightly. I also use NoseBetter or similar saline nose sprays (just the salt water, not the decongestant types) to moisturize and wash my nose and sinuses. This is a good trick for preventing the spread of germs, too, even back to myself.

You might write down when you have the worse problems (seasonal?) and what you may have eaten or drunk just before bedtime. A humidifier in winter might help or keeping the windows closed in spring. Or, forgoing the nightcap (alcohol dries out tissues) and some people have trouble with milk causing a film in the mouth. Herbal teas may also affect tissues (herbs are chemicals, too, and many are very powerful). However, a plain non-caffeine tea, such as peppermint or even lemon slice in water, might keep you hydrated.

If simple steps don’t work, then check with your doctor or dentist. Bring your notes with you.

There should be several AISES students in the rural areas. The UAF chapter has been very strong and some high schools have chapters. I used to be a professional member.

According to the AAAS directory, there are about 3 people outside of Fairbanks-Juneau-Anchorage-Kodiak (none in the Unorganized Borough).

According to the Sigma Xi directory, there is just one in rural Alaska, me.

I would like to know of more, so we can put our heads together, so to speak. 2008-04-24 Here is a PhD researcher in birds (auklets) Researcher in the Unorganized Borough

As far as disaster plans, unfortunately the planning in most Alaska communities is slim to none. The state plan still relies on getting Tamiflu out, but only to limited numbers, assuming it is effective, and assuming there is any, and assuming planes will be allowed to fly.

I don’t know. You might try an old fashioned hardware store. If you have access to a large supermarket they may be able to order some for you. You could also try calling the company– 1-800-228-4722 in the USA to see where their re-sellers might be. If nothing else, you can try Lehman’s catalog (lehmans.com) or the Vermont Country Store.

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Thanks.
-thomas

2005May31
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began a message, then wanted to check something on your site and my comment was lost. mainly want to thank you for coming by, honoring your knitting grandmother.

when i had psychotherapy practice in baltimore–a very wet city–i’d show clients a map of legal and illegal drinking sites in 1886. there were 9,000 places selling liquor from the battery to 114th street. i wanted those who had relatives who were/had been alcoholics that there is a very long history of substance abuse in america, it was not new, nothing to be ashamed of, simply understand.

yours, naomi

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