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		<title>Echinacea. Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children's Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bacteremia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We know that good hand-washing reduces the spread of infection. An antibacterial soap is available for children and adults and should be used. A healthy, well-balanced diet consisting of the four basic food groups and vitamins and minerals are also essential. Several guidelines will help to reduce the number of transmissible infections that a child [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">We know that good hand-washing reduces the spread of infection. An antibacterial soap is available for children and adults and should be used. A healthy, well-balanced diet consisting of the four basic food groups and vitamins and minerals are also essential. <span id="more-271"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Several guidelines will help to reduce the number of transmissible infections that a child catches each year. Newborns are unable to localize infections. A simple cold can spread to the urinary tract, spinal fluid, or bloodstream. The possibility of urinary tract infection, meningitis, and bacteremia (bacteria in the blood) must all be eliminated when an infant less than two months of age develops a fever of more than 101 degrees. For newborns, preventing contact with any school -age children, or anyone with even the remnants of an illness, is most prudent.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The same principles apply to older children. Remembering that even simple colds can lead to lower respiratory infections, such as pneumonia and bronchitis, is important. School-age children should spend time out of school when they are ill; this will prevent the continuation of a viral epidemic. Adults should be familiar with their illnesses and should not expose young children to them.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Preventing the spread of communicable diseases should be a part of all of our lives. We should remain aware of the impact we have on others if we choose not to keep our children home when they are ill. The incidence of infection is dramatically higher in children who are in day care centers.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Avoiding contact with people known to be ill can drastically reduce contagion. Careful hand-washing and healthy eating habits also help to control spread of infection. The use of vitamin C and echinacea vary in effectiveness, but are worth considering. Common sense and socially responsible behavior will help to reduce the incidence of bothersome and frequent infections.</p>
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		<title>Echinacea. Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:24:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children's Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do children become less contagious when they are taking cough and cold medications? If they are not sneezing, blowing their noses, and coughing, perhaps they are not filling the air with as many of their germs. They are still contagious, but could it be they are less contagious? Cathy Each year in the winter months, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Do children become less contagious when they are taking cough and cold medications? If they are not sneezing, blowing their noses, and coughing, perhaps they are not filling the air with as many of their germs. They are still contagious, but could it be they are less contagious? <span id="more-269"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Cathy</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Each year in the winter months, I treat at least five newborn infants that must be admitted to the hospital for a work-up to exclude a major infection. There are another ten infants who must be admitted for bronchiolitis. An exposure to a simple cold from an older sibling or adult can trigger these illnesses.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">My first child, Taylor, was born in May when illness in the environment is at a low. I did not have to give much thought toward prevention of infection. Alexander, on the other hand, was born in mid-October. His arrival has made me give a lot of thought to the hows and whys of contagion. Apart from the sequestration of a young baby in a &#8220;plastic bubble,&#8221; what can we, as parents, do to protect our infants?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We have long touted Vitamin C for protection against the common cold. Although we have not proven a clearly documented effect, a small amount given as a supplement or the encouragement of citrus foods is not harmful. We do know that Vitamin C promotes wound healing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Echinacea is an anti-viral and immune formula. People who believe in herbal drugs promote its use. The compound targets the immune system and it enhances protection against viruses. Echinacea is most effective in large doses at the onset of an infection. It is considered safe in appropriate doses for children and pregnant women.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We spread viral illnesses via droplet transmission. A pool of viruses and bacteria are present in the air in any environment. We must take care to reduce the exposure. Vehicles of infection include drooled-on toys and shared cups or utensils. It is conceivable that if we reduce coughing and sneezing with antihistamine/decongestants, we will also reduce the contagiousness. No concrete study is available that documents this. Common sense would suggest this to be true.</p>
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		<title>Risk Factors and Prevention</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AIDS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[melanoma]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although the causes are not totally understood, melanoma, like all cancers, is not contagious. There are certain risk factors, but having any of these risk factors does not mean that you will get melanoma, just like not having any of the risk factors does not protect you from the disease. According to the National Cancer [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although the causes are not totally understood, melanoma, like all cancers, is not contagious. There are certain risk factors, but having any of these risk factors does not mean that you will get melanoma, just like not having any of the risk factors does not protect you from the disease.<span id="more-266"></span></p>
<p>According to the National Cancer Institute, some of the risk factors include:</p>
<p>Family history of melanoma &#8211; About 10 percent of all patients with melanoma have family members (two or more close relatives) who also have had this disease. </p>
<p>Dysplastic nevi &#8211; The risk of melanoma is greater for people with a large number of dysplastic nevi, especially for people who have a family history of both dysplastic nevi and melanoma. </p>
<p>History of melanoma &#8211; People who have been treated for melanoma are at a higher risk of developing a second melanoma. </p>
<p>Weakened immune system &#8211; People with weak immune systems due to cancer, immune suppressing drugs, or AIDS are at a higher risk for developing melanoma. </p>
<p>Many ordinary moles (more than 50) &#8211; Since melanoma begins in melanocytes, having many moles increases risk of this disease.<br />
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation &#8211; Much of the worldwide increase in melanoma is related to an increase in the amount of time people spend in the sun. The disease is also more common in people who live in areas that get larger amounts of UV radiation from sun, such as Texas in the United States, or Australia in the world. UV radiation can lead to premature aging of the skin and skin damage that can lead to melanoma. Sunlamps and tanning booths also cause skin damage, probably increasing the risk of melanoma. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.gplgroup.com/how-propecia-works">Severe, blistering sunburns &#8211; People who have had one or more severe, blistering sunburns as a child or teenager are at increase risk for melanoma. Sunburns in adulthood are also a risk factor for melanoma. </a></p>
<p>Fair skin &#8211; People who have fair skin that burns or freckles easily and who have red or blond hair and blue eyes are at higher risk for melanoma.</p>
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		<title>How do I get started? Part 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weight]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A few examples: 1) When your clothes start to get baggy, take them in, give them to the women&#8217;s shelter or buy the next smaller size. Wearing big clothes doesn&#8217;t make you look slimmer &#8212; they just make you look sloppy! 2) Elastic waist skirts and pants tend to shrink with you &#8212; wear a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">A few examples:<br />
1) When your clothes start to get baggy, take them in, give them to the women&#8217;s shelter or buy the next smaller size. Wearing big clothes doesn&#8217;t make you look slimmer &#8212; they just make you look sloppy!<br />
2) Elastic waist skirts and pants tend to shrink with you &#8212; wear a belt or stunning longer length top to hide the elastic.<span id="more-261"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">3) Don&#8217;t avoid buying new things to look stylish. You don&#8217;t have to spend a lot of money on clothes that will soon become too big. Instead consider these cost-saving wardrobe additions:<br />
a) center your wardrobe around a few solid pieces that you replace with smaller sizes when necessary &#8212; a short black skirt, a pair of black pants a mid calf length black skirt.<br />
b) buy lower cost accessories which reflect the look of the season &#8212; instead of more expensive trendy apparel items. Example: A suede vest instead of a suede skirt. Style Tip: This is also a great time to show your style with shoes &#8212; foot size is usually one of the last sizes to change.<br />
4) If you do buy new clothes in a smaller size, avoid the temptation to buy a style or color that is totally different than your current wardrobe. You need to keep your wardrobe mix and match options available and so this is no time to figure out what to wear with that wild kiwi sweater!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One final thought: It&#8217;s important for you to keep reminding yourself that you are a terrific person today at your current weight &#8212; and that your worth is not tied to your dress size. You won&#8217;t be a better better person when you achieve your weight goal &#8212; only a smaller person!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Find and read the book Weigh Down Workshop and then remember to love yourself with or without the weight. If you love yourself as you are, you will stop concentrating on losing and it will just come off.</p>
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		<title>How do I get started? Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eat healthy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t get discouraged just because it seems to be taking too long. Remember, Rome wasn&#8217;t built in one day. It took me like a week to lose 10lbs and then about 2weeks to lose 5. The point is that so far I am keeping it off and am determined to lose more. Sure I feel [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Don&#8217;t get discouraged just because it seems to be taking too long. Remember, Rome wasn&#8217;t built in one day. It took me like a week to lose 10lbs and then about 2weeks to lose 5. The point is that so far I am keeping it off and am determined to lose more.<span id="more-257"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sure I feel discouraged sometimes. What I do is remind myself about how well I am doing and that I want to go farther. Remember, &#8220;If you have it in you to dream, you have it in you to succeed&#8221;- Alwyn Morris</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One other thing &#8211; If you fall off your wagon, don&#8217;t forget to get back on. It&#8217;s not the end of the world.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I just noticed a post in the Buddy boards from a woman who is also looking for motivation and support. She wants to lose 70 pounds of pregnancy weight gain. Perhaps you can support each other in your quest to eat healthy &#8211; drop her a hello in the Buddy Boards!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As Lisa mentioned earlier, a well-managed healthy eating and exercise plan will help you lose a few pounds a week. But, when you have a goal to lose a lot of pounds, only losing a few pounds a week can be really discouraging to your self-esteem.<br />
So, don&#8217;t fall into that &#8220;dieter&#8217;s trap&#8221; of not letting yourself look terrific while you lose weight. Consider this: At 2 pounds a week, it will take 6 months to lose 50 pounds. You don&#8217;t want to lock yourself in the closet. You have a life to live! So, you need to make your wardrobe work harder for you during this transitional time. It doesn&#8217;t mean you have to buy a lot of new clothes &#8212; you just have to dress a little &#8220;smarter&#8221;.</p>
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		<title>How do I get started? Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I weigh 284 lbs. Have tried every diet on this earth, some success, lots of failures. Mid 50&#8242;s female. Any suggestions? It&#8217;s safe to lose about one-half to two pounds per week. When beginning an exercise program, you may see an initial loss of more than this, but it will quickly level out. More rapid [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">I weigh 284 lbs. Have tried every diet on this earth, some success, lots of failures. Mid 50&#8242;s female. Any suggestions?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It&#8217;s safe to lose about one-half to two pounds per week. When beginning an exercise program, you may see an initial loss of more than this, but it will quickly level out.<span id="more-254"></span> More rapid weight loss may indicate a loss of lean body mass (muscle), which should not be the goal of any exercise program; lean body mass is &#8220;good&#8221; weight â€” it burns calories. Also, drastic, rapid weight loss is difficult to sustain long term.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Hello!!!<br />
I have started a diet and exercise regime and would like to share what has helped me to lose 15lbs so far. I used to drink lots of pepsi before &#8211; I switched to diet coke. I also drink as much water as I can muster.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I also used to eat fast food a lot. I started eating healthier by choosing to eat salads and limiting my intake of junk foods. Try having a big glass of water before you eat. Eat as slow as you can, chewing very well. Start making your portions smaller. Have one piece of chicken instead of 2. Don&#8217;t make it too small too fast though. Don&#8217;t get me wrong, I still eat fast food every now and then, but not as often, and I eat half as much as I used to.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Another thing I have done is I eat my bigger meals at the beginning of the day. If you eat well during the day, you aren&#8217;t liable to have a binge at the end of the day since you don&#8217;t feel so hungry.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Try to start exercising at least every second day. Even if it is only a little bit of exercise like walking for 15 minutes &#8211; even less if you think that is too much. I&#8217;m lucky enough to have a treadmill at home, so I jump on it every second night for half an hour. I started at 15 minutes and gradually went longer as I thought I could handle it. Try to pick something you enjoy so you will stick to it. Maybe dance in your living room for 15 minutes.</p>
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		<title>How does the Specialist Coordinate Follow up Care?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ophthalmologist]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finally, it&#8217;s a good idea to follow-up with your primary care doctor once you&#8217;ve seen the specialist. Since the primary care physician serves as the coordinator of patient care, it&#8217;s helpful if she is aware of the outcome of your visit. In my case, once the neuro-ophthalmologist honed in on my specific problem, he sent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finally, it&#8217;s a good idea to follow-up with your primary care doctor once you&#8217;ve seen the specialist. Since the primary care physician serves as the coordinator of patient care, it&#8217;s helpful if she is aware of the outcome of your visit. In my case, once the neuro-ophthalmologist honed in on my specific problem, he sent a detailed report of his findings to my primary doctor.<span id="more-251"></span></p>
<p>In a nutshell, I&#8217;ve found that starting with my family doctor is the best course of action when a new symptom pops up and I think I need specialty care. My primary care physician can assess my problem and point me in the right direction. In this way, I find that I don&#8217;t waste time (and money) seeing an orthopedist for a sore hip, when a simple warm compress would do the trick. </p>
<p>She knows the difference between a neurologist, an ophthalmologist, and a neuro-ophthalmologist, and she knows which one to refer me to, and when.</p>
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		<title>The Stages of Grief and Loss in Depth, Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people that are grieving for a lost loved one bury themselves in work or a new time-consuming project. Actually this is a good idea. Our minds need to be occupied so that we do not dwell on our loss, but without blocking those prevalent feelings of loss and pain. Since I am a writer, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people that are grieving for a lost loved one bury themselves in work or a new time-consuming project. Actually this is a good idea. Our minds need to be occupied so that we do not dwell on our loss, but without blocking those prevalent feelings of loss and pain. <span id="more-248"></span></p>
<p>Since </p>
<p>I am a writer, writing my feelings down were how I chose to occupy my time. This is how I sorted through the myriad of painful emotions that plagued me shortly after my mom died. For an artist, painting may help. For a musician, playing their instrument may bring them solace. A high-powered corporate executive may forge into a new business conquest to quiet the moans of grief. Keeping ourselves busy and productive will help to sooth the pangs of loss.</p>
<p>The stages of grief can be broken down into four stages. There is sometimes a slow progression from one stage to the other, and other times the stages seem to rapidly progress. The way a person deals with death and loss is very personal, and it can differ greatly. Included below is a comprehensive list of the stages of grief. These are normal phases that a bereaved person goes through shortly after the death of someone close to them.</p>
<p>Shock: Family members find it difficult to believe their loved one has really died. The bereaved feel bewildered, stunned, and even numbed by the sudden change in their lives. </p>
<p>Missing and Yearning for the person: The grief-stricken experience a sort of separation anxiety and they cannot accept the reality of the loss quite yet, so they, many times, try to bring them back. Attempts at this may be through vivid dreams, thinking that they saw their loved one, smelling their perfume, or even hearing their voice. Survivors want to find and bring back the lost person. They can feel extreme frustration and disappointment when they realize that this is not possible.</p>
<p>Restlessness and Confusion: Many times family members or friends feel very depressed and find it difficult to think of their life without their loved one. It is hard for them to plan for the future. Survivors are easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating and focusing.</p>
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<p>*All of these stages may come in a sequence or other times they may overlap one another. The grieving process is different for everyone, but a professional should be consulted if any of these symptoms lasts for an extended period. (More than a month or two) </p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:08:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First there is the initial shock and disbelief that your loved one has died. Often it is almost unreal or surreal. Many bereaved persons report that a sort of fog encompasses them during the initial few weeks following the death of a loved one. Many feel as though they are watching the events unfold, powerless [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First there is the initial shock and disbelief that your loved one has died. Often it is almost unreal or surreal. Many bereaved persons report that a sort of fog encompasses them during the initial few weeks following the death of a loved one.<span id="more-243"></span></p>
<p>Many feel as though they are watching the events unfold, powerless to change anything. Some people say that they are unable to function normally immediately after the death of a person close to them.</p>
<p>A numb feeling often accompanies this stunned or shocked feeling too. This is a trying time in our lives- a time when our lives irrevocably change forever. Whether it is a parent, spouse, child, grandparent, other close relative, or dear friend, we must learn to cope on a daily basis without their love and support. Many times the though of never again seeing, hearing, or touching our loved one is just unbearable. A person that was once so alive and vibrant is now lying cold and motionless.</p>
<p>Loss can be an extraordinary burden, one that is very overwhelming for anyone to handle. Many survivors have an impaired ability to concentrate, think logically, sleep normally, and even complete simple tasks. It is normal to be less functional in the first few weeks following the loss of a person close to you. We are sad, depressed, distractible, illogical, and prone to unexpected bouts of crying at various points during the first few weeks of our grief.</p>
<p>After the initial grieving process- the shock- we then begin to come to terms with our loss. This normally happens within the first few weeks following the death of a loved one. Of course, the time frame is much different for everyone, depending on the illness, the relationship shared with the family member or friend, and the other details surrounding their death. The fog lifts, and our thoughts return to more mundane concerns. </p>
<p>Poignant thoughts of loss are no longer our primary focus. Now we are able to concentrate and function at a higher level. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.calling-card-search.org/calling-card-country-code.htm">We are more able to occupy our thoughts with images other than those flashbulb memories from our childhood and the mental image of our loved one&#8217;s face.</a> </p>
<p>The crying fits become more controlled and shorter in duration. Our distractibility level returns to a more normal level as well. What helps many grieving persons is staying busy.</p>
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		<title>Exercise Prolongs Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:45:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Motivating your members to exercise on a regular basis may have just gotten easier. Recent findings have shown that regular activity will help to prolong life, reducing mortality rates up to 50 percent. In a study that included 30,000 men and women ages 20 to 93, researchers found that those who exercised regularly were less [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Motivating your members to exercise on a regular basis may have just gotten easier. Recent findings have shown that regular activity will help to prolong life, reducing mortality rates up to 50 percent.<span id="more-240"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In a study that included 30,000 men and women ages 20 to 93, researchers found that those who exercised regularly were less likely to die from anything than those who were sedentary. Participants who were highly active in their leisure time were half as likely to die than sedentary participants, while those who were moderately active were one-third less likely to die. Active women who were 65 years of age and older reduced their risk of dying by 50 percent over those who were sedentary, while active women 45 years of age and younger had a 34-percent reduced risk of dying than those who were sedentary.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">While the study showed that vigorous activity reduced mortality rates the most, researchers also emphasized the health benefits of moderate activity to reduce the risk of dying. Moderate exercise is easy for most people to perform, especially older and deconditioned adults, and may reduce the number of fitness-related injuries that may be experienced with vigorous exercise.</p>
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