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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Re: [AlternativeAnswers] Migraines!

From a Reiki/energy perspective, migranes are often caused by stuck energy in the head. To get rid of this stuck energy requires grounding exercises. Through visualization and applied will and intent (with your eyes closed), you must move energy out of your head and evenly distribute it in your body. To ground, close your eyes, smile gently and get into a meditative state. Do some deep breathing into your heart. Focus only on your breath (no thoughts). Let go and relax and forget about everything for awhile. No more worries, fears, anger, etc.

Shift your energy/consciousness from your head to your heart and be there. Visualize yourself as energy and then visualize and will your energy out of your head down into your body, down your legs and feet and out of your feet into the ground.

Get Boji stones (you can get them online or at a new age store). These are super grounding stones. Lie down and hold them in your left hand or put them over your heart, get into a meditative state (discussed above) and move your energy out of your head and more evenly through your body (as discussed above).

Live in your heart and in the moment and in your senses and not in your thoughts. Stop all angry and worried thoughts, thoughts about the future and past and just Be - "Be in the Moment" without thought. Get into nature and by large bodies of water or running water often (and be in the moment when you are in nature), get massages, get totally relaxed and enjoy the moments.

This is not intended to be medical advice. You should also speak to medical doctors about the headaches.

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[AlternativeAnswers] Stroke: Recognize the Signs

Good Morning!

Stroke: Recognize the Signs

Stroke is often referred to as a brain attack. It is considered the No. 1 cause of adult disability and the No. 3 cause of death in the United States. It striking more than 500,000 people every year. A stroke can happen at any age.

It is important to recognize stroke symptoms and act quickly. The effects of a stroke may include paralysis, poor memory and loss of speech.

Common stroke symptoms seen in both men and women:

-Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg (often on one side of the body)
-Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
-Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
-Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
-Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Women may report unique stroke symptoms:

-Sudden face and limb pain
-Sudden hiccups
-Sudden nausea
-Sudden general weakness
-Sudden chest pain
-Sudden shortness of breath
-Sudden palpitations

The acronym F.A.S.T. is a good way to recommend the signs of a stroke.

FAST stands for:

* Face: This tells you that if a person's face is drooping around the eye or mouth, this could be a sign of a stroke. If a person's face appears to be drooping and they are experiencing numbness, they could be having a stroke. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

* Arm: This means you should check for arm weakness. A quick test is the inability to raise both arms over head. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

* Speech: Check for speech impairment, such as slurred speech or difficulty repeating simple phrases. Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Can they repeat the sentence correctly?

* Test: This is a reminder that if you do suspect a stroke, use the FAST method and seek medical attention. If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is important.

Spotting a stroke in a timely manner could allow clot-busting medications to be administered and other treatments to begin. If symptoms are spotted within three hours of onset, these people might be eligible for clot-busting medication.

One of the problems with stroke symptoms is that many people ignore them. For some, it's too late when they get to the hospital to do effective treatment options. People often think their symptoms are a big deal.

The first few minutes of a stroke are critical. Call 911, and seek attention right away.

Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac
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[AlternativeAnswers] It’s a Salmonella Summer

This summer, health officials across the U.S. are busy investigating multiple outbreaks of illness caused by foods contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. So far, Salmonella tainted foods include papayas, peanut butter, cantaloupes, cucumbers and ground turkey. More information on these outbreaks and guidelines you can use for preventing a Salmonella Summer

In the 1970,s and 80's, it was common to find more than fifty percent of poultry products in meat markets harboring Salmonella. Today, it's surprising to find Salmonella contamination of poultry products in the meat market above five percent.

In the U.S., it's another "Salmonella Summer." So far, this summer, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled food products ranging from papayas and peanut butter to cantaloupes and ground turkey contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Officials at the FDA have linked ground turkey, contaminated with Salmonella to at least one death. Seventy-six individuals ill have become ill with the same strain of Salmonella that has been found to be resistant to many of the commonly prescribed antibiotics. This outbreak has spread across the U.S. and has been found in twenty-six states. The states reporting the highest number of cases have been Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California and Pennsylvania.
Most individuals who become ill after consuming food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria experience diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps within 12 to 72 hours . The illness may last from four to seven days. The vast majority of those becoming ill experience mild symptoms and recover without needing hospital treatment.
For older individuals, infants, and persons with impaired immune systems, Salmonella can be deadly. Diarrhea may be so severe that the infected individual needs to be hospitalized to maintain adequate fluid levels. In a few of these patients, the infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other sites in the body. In these cases, Salmonella may cause death unless the person is treated promptly with the right antibiotic.
Finding Salmonella bacteria in ground turkey and other poultry products should not be surprising. Salmonella bacteria living inside the intestines can be easily spread during the slaughtering process. Prior to the mid 1980's, it was common to find fifty percent, or more, of poultry products in meat markets harboring this culprit. In those days recalls were the exception, since the public was aware of the need to thoroughly cook all poultry products. Thanks to the efforts of FDA and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the rate of Salmonella contamination of poultry has significantly dropped. Today, it is not surprising to find Salmonella contamination of poultry products in the meat market below five percent.
Fruits, vegetables and other produce items are another story. These products may only be slightly grilled or sautéed; and in most cases are eaten raw. Finding Salmonella bacteria on these products is cause for alarm and normally results in a voluntarily or mandatory recall. Unfortunately, sampling of these products usually occurs only during the investigation of an illness outbreak suggesting a possible source.
An outbreak of salmonella was shown to be caused by papayas distributed by a SW Texas produce firm. Sampling of the papayas, imported from Mexico, confirmed the source; only after more than ninety people became ill with the same strain of Salmonella bacteria in twenty-three states. A North Carolina firm had to recall more than one thousand cases of cucumbers that had been shipped to nine states, after samples collected by the FDA tested positive for Salmonella. So far, no one has become ill for consuming the contaminated cucumbers.
The best advice for the general public is to assume raw meats and vegetables are contaminated. Always cook meats to temperatures recommended on the label and thoroughly wash all raw fruits, vegetables and produce prior to preparing or eating. The FDA has prepared a guideline for prevention of Salmonella. If you want to avoid a "Salmonella Summer" download a copy of this FDA guide at the following Website:

http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/salmonella-summer/