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ALWAYS DISCUSS ANY HEALTH TIPS WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE TRYING THEM. THE INFO ON THIS PAGE IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR GENERAL INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.
Healing With Honey
When you select honey for medicinal use always buy a variety that is
produced by an apiary local to your area. Ingesting local pollens
found in honey can build resistance to allergies over time. The honey
should be "raw", not heated or processed.
Honey Flu Remedy
Take a six inch ginger root and slice it. Put it in a non- aluminum
pot with about three cups of fresh water. Cover the pot tightly and
bring to a simmer. Allow the water to simmer (not boil) for about
twenty minutes. Remove from the stove and add the juice of half a
lemon, a pinch of cayenne pepper and honey to taste. This is a great
remedy for bronchitis and flu.
Honey Throat Syrup
Take several cloves of fresh garlic (please don't use the genetically
altered, odorless variety. It has lost it's healing virtue). Place
the garlic in a blender with the juice of half a lemon. Blend until
smooth. Add 1 cup raw honey and blend again. this mixture can be
taken as it is in teaspoon doses for a sore throat or strained
through a cheese cloth and bottled for later use.
Garlic and Honey Wound Dressing
If you have a cut or a wound wash it carefully and then apply chopped
or mashed, raw garlic which will kill any bacteria or viruses. Cover
the garlic with a slather of honey and apply a clean bandage. The
honey will keep the wound anaerobic (without oxygen) so bacteria will
be unable to grow in it.
Roasted Garlic Sore Throat Remedy
Take unpeeled cloves of fresh, raw garlic and place them in a pan
over medium heat (do not use oil). Gently roast the cloves until they
are soft to the touch. Remove them from the pan and allow them to
cool. Peel and eat.
Ginger Ale
This is a good remedy for stomach flu and also makes a tasty
beverage. Chop a large ginger root. Place the slices in a non
aluminum pot and cover with several cups of fresh, cold water. Bring
to a simmer and then simmer for twenty minutes. Remove the pot from
the burner and while the liquid is still hot add honey or maple syrup
to taste. Allow the mixture to cool. To make the ginger ale fill a
glass one half full of the cooled mixture and add sparkling water
until the glass is full. Voila!
TROUBLED WITH SHINGLES? We were told this week of a doctor in WPA that treat shingles with vitamin shots. The doctor injects the vitamin C right in the vein and it clears up the condition. Have you ever heard of this treatment? It should only be administered by a doctor.
BENEFITS OF SESAME SEED OIL: according to some researchers. Sesame seed oil is very beneficial to those suffering with hypertension (high blood pressure). In a stody of 195 men nd 113 women all with hypertension, and all previous treated with the calcium channel blockers Procardia or Adalat) researchers found that cooking with Sesame Seed Oil normalized their blood pressure with no need for drugs. It is of course important to lose weight, exercise and lower salt intake...but the Sesame Seed oil had a profound impact on the test subjects. The oil is high in the good fats our body needs, and low in bad, saturated fats. --thanks to Linda Muschinsky of Ross Township, Pennsylvania for sharing this article.
CAN OLIVE OIL STOP STORE THROATS AND COLDS? READ ON...BUT NEVER TRY A HOME REMEDY UNTIL YOU FIRST DISCUSS IT WITH YOUR DOCTOR.
Never try home health remedies without first discussing them with your doctor.
These suggestions come from Mrs. A. Szakelynidi, of Harmony, Pennsylvania. She writes:
Colds and Sore Throat: We have used this solution for the past ten years and have not had the necessity to use any anti-biotics or cold remedies.
At the first sign of a runny nose or sore throat:
1. Pour a small amount of Olive Oil (NOT Pomace) into a small glass.
2. Use an eye dropper and fill it with the Olive Oil. Insert the fully eye dropper into each nostril while holding one’s head back allowing the Olive Oil to run down through the nose and down the throat.
Repeat the process in the other nostril.
3. Wait a hour and repeat the treatment in both nostrils.
4. Wait four hours and repeat the treatment in both nostrils again.
This should rid you of fever and sore throat and loosen phlegm.
Also try washing with Glycerin Soap to prevent sun burn. We have quit using any other kind of soap. The ingredients in the other soaps--the regular bath soaps, are activated by the sun on your skin. ***************************************************
Handbags... Pocket Books... Purses... Diaper Bags.... Tote bags... Book Bags..... Briefcases... Computer cases....
Any thing you carry around with you.................. even a magazine, newspaper, it put on floor....
I never gave it a thought. Who would have thought?
Have you ever noticed gals who sit their handbags on public toilet floors - then go directly to their dining tables and set it on the table? Happens a lot! It's not always the 'restaurant food' that causes stomach distress.
Sometimes 'what you don't know 'will' hurt you'! Read on...
Mom got so upset when guests came in the door and plopped their handbags down on the counter where she was cooking or setting up food. She always said that handbags are really dirty, because of where they have been.
Smart Mom!!! It's something just about every woman carries with them. While we may know what's inside our handbags, do you have any idea what's on the outside? Shauna Lake put handbags to the test - for bacteria - with surprising results. You may think twice about where you put your handbag.
Women carry handbags everywhere; from the office to public toilets to the floor of the car. Most women won't be caught without their handbags, but did you ever stop to think about where your handbag goes during the day?
'I drive a school bus, so my handbag has been on the floor of the bus a lot,' says one woman. 'On the floor of my car, and in toilets.' 'I put my handbag in grocery shopping carts, on the floor of the toilet while changing a nappy,' says another woman 'and of course in my home, which should be clean.'
We decided to find out if handbags harbor a lot of bacteria. We learned how to test them at Nelson Laboratories in Salt Lake, and then we set out to test the average woman's handbag.
Most women told us they didn't stop to think about what was on the bottom of their handbag. Most said at home they usually set their handbags on top of kitchen tables and counters where food is prepared. Most of the ladies we talked to told us they wouldn't be surprised if their handbags were at least a little bit dirty. It turns out handbags are so surprisingly dirty, even the microbiologist who tested them was shocked.
Microbiologist Amy Karen of Nelson Labs says nearly all of the handbags tested were not only high in bacteria, but high in harmful kinds of bacteria. Pseudomonas can cause eye infections, staphylococcus aurous can cause serious skin infections, and salmonella and e-coli found on the handbags could make people very sick. In one sampling, four of five handbags tested positive for salmonella, and that's not the worst of it. 'There is fecal contamination on the handbags,' says Amy. Leather or vinyl handbags tended to be cleaner than cloth handbags, and lifestyle seemed to play a role. People with kids tended to have dirtier handbags than those without, with one exception. The handbag of one single woman who frequented nightclubs had one of the worst contaminations of all. 'Some type of feces, or possibly vomit' says Amy.
So the moral of this story - your handbag won't kill you, but it does have the potential to make you very sick if you keep it on places where you eat. Use hooks to hang your handbag at home and in toilets, and don't put it on your desk, a restaurant table, or on your kitchen countertop.
Experts say you should think of your handbag the same way you would a pair of shoes. 'If you think about putting a pair of shoes onto your countertops, that's the same thing you're doing when you put your handbag on the countertops' - your handbag has gone where individuals before you have sneezed, coughed, spat, urinated, emptied bowels, etc! Do you really want to bring that home with you?
ARTICLE SENT BY Undercover Clubber Mary Jean Hoover
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THE FOLLOWING INFO IS FROM UNDERCOVER CLUBBER PAT MARSHALL.
Nature is rich in herbs that can cure naturally without any side effects – a mystery that allopathy is yet to solve or duplicate. We can maintain nutrition, cure diseases, alleviate pain and benefit from using what is available in natural form all around us.
* A vegetable loaded with nutrition is the avocado. But are you aware of its other uses? For example, use a small piece of the seed as a temporary filling for cavities. It will help you till you can get your dentist's appointment! Only remember that you must replace the seed filling at least twice a day.
* Ginger is a pungent addition to any dish. But its medicinal properties are many – chief among them is that it is an excellent remedy for sore throat. You can just chew on a washed and sliced piece of ginger for immediate relief.
* A fruit high in fibre, the papaya is a natural laxative for people suffering from constipation. Just have a slice at breakfast and it will help you to digest your protein intake and relieve you of constipation. Want to use it as a cosmetic? You can mash a ripe papaya with some lemon juice and simply apply the mixture as a face mask. When you rinse after half an hour with warm water, you will find your face cleansed and exfoliated.
* Ladies' finger (okra) is a common, popular desi vegetable, and cooked in many ways. But not many people are aware that its seeds, when dried, ground and boiled in two glasses of water for 15 minutes, can be cooled and strained for use as a medicine. This decoction helps to reduce fever, and is generally taken after a meal. Kids can be given this too – but just a tablespoonful, again after a meal.
* Olive oil is strongly recommended to be used as a light cooking oil as it benefits the heart. But as a cure for hyperacidity? Swallow one teaspoonful at least 30 minutes before a meal.
* Pineapple? And as a cure? Internal parasites (worms) can be sent scurrying with 2 to 3 slices of delicious pineapple with every meal for at least a week.
* Suffering from severe stomach pain and cramps? What you need is a good home-made antacid. Mix a large slice of cabbage with a carrot, blend in the mixie with some sugar. Drink a glass full of this mix about half an hour before meals and get rid of gastric pain!
* Gingivitis sufferers! Help is at hand – and it is from the common brinjal or eggplant. The brinjal leaves, when boiled in 2 glasses of water for about 10 minutes, and used as a mouthwash, can soothe gingivitis.
* Lemon grass we know, is used to enhance many dishes and gives an exotic flavour. But did you know that it can control diarrhoea? Boil some lemon grass leaves in about 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Add sugar and crushed ginger to this decoction and drink 1 cup three times a day.
* When you buy fresh corn, you will find corn hair when you open the covering. Remove these carefully, boil in 1 litre of water. Cool down this concoction and drink it 3 times during the day. It will help to alleviate cystitis or inflammation of the bladder.
* These days herbs like oregano are available fresh. This is a great cough reliever. All you have to do is to boil chopped oregano leaves in water for 15 minutes and use it as you would a cough syrup.
* Guava leaves have many medicinal uses. Boil guava leaves in water for about 15 minutes. The decoction should be consumed at least 3 times a day. The crushed guava leaves can be used like smelling salts when someone has a fainting fit. The nausea subsides when the strong aroma is inhaled. A cup of the guava leaves, when boiled in water and cooled, are an excellent and soothing rinse for sunburn and prickly heat.
* Suffering from athlete's foot? Don't worry! Simply chop a radish and extract the juice. Apply this on the affected part twice a day for instant relief!
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By FIONA MACRAE - Last updated on 7th December 2007 London Daily Mail
A mixed fruit punch could provide a devastating blow against prostate cancer.
The blueberry, grape, raspberry and elderberry cordial rapidly slashes the size of prostate tumours, research shows.
In tests, Blueberry Punch cut the size of tumours by a quarter in two weeks.
Trials are now planned to see whether a daily glass or two of the drink could treat the disease and even prevent it developing in the first place.
Blueberries: Cancer fighting qualities
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in British men, with nearly 35,000 new cases a year and more than 10,000 deaths.
Blueberry Punch is an Australian product but is available for sale on the internet at £16 a bottle.
It also includes a host of other natural ingredients thought to boost health, including green tea, olive leaves, the herb tarragon and the spices turmeric and ginger.
It is thought the ingredients act together to cut inflammation and block a cancer gene.
Dr Jas Singh, who conducted the research on mice at Sydney University, said: "We have undertaken efficacy studies on individual components of Blueberry Punch in the same laboratory setting and found these effective in suppressing cell growth in culture.
"We reasoned that synergistic or additive effects are likely to be achieved when they are combined."
The researchers looked at the effect of Blueberry Punch on both cancer cell cultures in the laboratory and genetically engineered mice with human prostate tumours. After only two weeks of having the syrupy solution added to their drinking water, their tumours had shrunk by 25 per cent, an American Association for Cancer Research conference heard.
Greg Jardine, the drink's inventor, said the results were comparable to drugs used to treat prostate cancer.
Successful human trials would give the punch 'more credibility within the medical and scientific communities', he said, adding: "We would like it to be considered in the same league as a drug."
In Britain, the Prostate Cancer Charity, said the drink had shown 'promising results' but cautioned that the research was still at an early stage.
Debbie Clayton, the charity's information manager, said: "The researchers are planning a small study of 150 men with prostate cancer who will drink three glasses of the juice every day.
"This is a large quantity for men to consume on a regular basis and further studies will be needed to establish the most effective. These studies will need to involve much larger numbers of men and it may be several years before we are able to offer men clear guidance on how the drink may help them.
"In the meantime, we would recommend that men include a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet, ensuring they get a "rainbow" of colours."
The research was part-funded by Blueberry Punch's Australian manufacturer, Dr Red Nutraceuticals. However, the scientists said they designed and conducted the experiments independently.
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Honey proves a better option for childhood cough than OTCs
Monday, December 3, 2007
Hershey, Pa. — Now that the safety and effectiveness of children’s
cough medicines are in question, what can parents do to help their
child deal with a troublesome cough?
A new study by a Penn State College of Medicine
research team found that honey may offer parents
an effective and safe alternative.
The study found that a small dose of buckwheat honey
given before bedtime provided better relief
of nighttime cough and sleep difficulty in children than no treatment or dextromethorphan (DM), a cough suppressant found
in many over-the-counter cold medications.
Honey did a better job reducing the severity, frequency and
bothersome nature of nighttime cough from upper respiratory
infection than DM or no treatment. Honey also showed a positive
effect on the sleep quality of both the coughing child and the
child’s parents.
DM was not significantly better at alleviating symptoms than no treatment. These
findings are especially notable since an FDA advisory board recently recommended that
over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines not be given to children less than
6 years old because of their lack of effectiveness and potential for side effects.
The results are published by Penn State College of Medicine researchers, led by Ian
Paul, M.D., M.Sc., in this month’s Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
In a previous study published in 2004, Paul and colleagues showed that neither DM nor
diphenhydramine, another common component of cold medications, performed better than a placebo at reducing nighttime cough or improving sleep quality. However, honey has
been used for centuries in some cultures to treat upper respiratory infection symptoms
like cough, and is considered to be safe for children over 12 months old.
Honey has well-established antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, which could explain
its contributions to wound healing. Honey also soothes on contact, which may help
explain its effect on cough as suggested by the World Health Organization.
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We checked this out with the urban legends page and it
is true.
Beware of these Flip Flops from China… "slipa" …Hawaiian slang
Please scroll down to see the damage caused by this brand of thongs its frightening especially for children. They were sold by Wal Mart but
the company pulled them off the shelves...perhaps you bought
them and haven't used them....or they may well show up in other stores...
Warning!! Because the Chinese are using some strong but cheap chemical in their manufacturing,
think before trying to save a few dollars.
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Please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends you care about.
For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this "sludge" reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.
You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.
A cardiologist says if everyone who reads this message sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life. Read this & Send the link to a friend. It could save a life. So, please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends you care about.
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AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY (TRY THE KEY WORD) AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHN HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY
Cancer Update from John Hopkins
1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard
tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.
2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime
3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented
from multiplying and forming tumors.
4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These
could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.
5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.
6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.
7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.
8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.
9 When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.
10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.
11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.
CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal,Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in color. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.
b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soya milk cancer cells are being starved.
c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.
d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains,seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment.About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts)and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at
temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).
e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine.Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.
12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.
13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.
14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence,Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.
15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.
16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.
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CANCER UPDATE FROM JOHN HOPKINS HOSPITAL , U S - PLEASE READ
1. No plastic containers in micro.
2. No water bottles in freezer.
3. No plastic wrap in microwave.
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Be Safe at Home, Work and Play
Currently in the U.S. approximately 11,000 individuals survive an injury to the spinal cord each year. We hope we can help reduce the number of injuries each year by sharing a few safety tips:
1. Always wear your seat belt
2. Equip your bathtub or shower with non-skid mats, abrasive strips and grab bars
3. Install non-skid strips on stairs
4. Make sure that all stairs are well lit and have hand rails
5. Keep lamp, telephone and extension cords out of the flow of traffic
This information comes from the Paralyzed Veterans of America
For more information: www.supportveterans.org
Sent to you by Lynn Waggoner
An “Old” long time listener to The Undercover Club
Warning about boxed mixes
This was checked with snopes and confirmed.
WARNING ABOUT Pancake Mix (and other boxed mixes) Throw away ALL OUTDATED pancake mix you have in your home, PLEASE! If you don't beli eve me, read this article and then follow the 'Link' below to SNOPES. Sorry to be the Grim Reaper of bad news, but I would rather have you ALIVE, besides a $2.00 box of pancake mix is NOT worth your life.
P. S. You might want to tell this to your children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and anyone else who keeps pancake mix in the cupboard.
WARNING - READ ON. AND CHECK SNOPES TOO.
From Snopes:
I recently made a batch of pancakes for my healthy 14-year-old son, using a mix that was in our pantry. He said that they tasted "funny," but ate them anyway. About 10 minutes later, he began having difficulty breathing and his lips began turning purple. I gave him his all ergy pill, had him sit on the sofa and told him to relax. He was wheezing while inhaling and exh aling.
My husband, a volunteer Firefighter and EMT, heated up some water, and we had my son lean over the water so the steam could clear his chest and sinuses. Soon, his breathing became more regular and his lips returned to a more normal color. We checked the date on the box of panca ke mix and, to my dismay, found it was very outdated. As a reference librarian at an academic institution, I have the ability to search through many research databases. I did just that, and found an article the next day that mentioned a 19-year-old male DYING after eating pancakes made with outdated mix. Apparently, the mold that forms in old pancake mix can be toxic!
When we told our friends about my son's close call, we were surprised at the number of people who mentioned that they should check their own pancake mix since they don't use it often, or they had purchased it some time ago. With so many people shopping at warehouse-type stores and buyi ng large sizes of pancake mix, I hope your readers will take the time to check the expiration date on their boxes.
Also, beware of outdated Bisquick, cake, brownie and cookie mixes.
PASS IT ON! This is TRUE--Check it out!
My Good Friend
I had a good friend,
Cigarette was his name,
He always listened,
Never caused me pain.
He's there when I'm happy,
He's there when I'm sad,
He's there when I'm worried,
There when I'm mad.
He's never too busy,
Never out of town,
Always has a smile,
Never has a frown.
He's there in the morning,
When I get out of bed,
When I am confused,
He helps clear my head.
We have been together,
For quite a few years,
I just pick him up,
He wipes away tears.
A better friend,
There could never be,
But there is a problem,
He's not good for me.
At least that's what the doctors,
They all seem to say,
Get rid of your friend,
Say good bye today.
This friend is a killer,
His face is a mask,
He's silently killing you,
That is his task.
He is sneaky and clever,
The way that he works,
We think he's our friend,
Not one o f the jerks.
Now pick up this friend,
This sly little guy,
Gather your courage,
And say your good-bye.
This is just the beginning,
Not the end,
When you lose this friend,
Then you will win.
Does bottled drinking water go bad?
Some states require all food and beverages, including bottled water, to state an expiration date on the label. Most companies that produced bottled water recommend an average storage of two years to help ensure optimal quality. You are also recommended to store bottled water in a cool and dry environment, away from non-food products.
Answering the question of why bottled water has an expiration date, most links state that the water picks up flavors from its packaging. These flavors, combined with warm storage temperatures, contribute to the "generation of musty tastes."
According to the International Bottled Water As sociation, the FDA has not established a shelf life for water, so you can store those bottles indefinitely. As long as the packaging is intact and unopened, you shouldn't need to worry about any type of bacteria or microorganisms growing in the water. If the bottle has been opened, however, it can grow bacteria and algae if it is not consumed within 2 weeks.
So while it doesn't appear that unopened bottles of water actually go "bad" in the sense that they would make you sick, they might not taste the greatest after several years of sitting on the shelf collecting dust.
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The MS Caucus provides you, as an MS activist, with champions in Congress to count on for leadership and support of MS issues. It will help bolster our advocacy efforts and give us an even more effective presence on Capitol Hill.
The bi-partisan MS Caucus will serve as a forum for Members of Congress, their staff, related organizations, and individuals to discuss critical health care, disability, research, and other issues affecting people living with MS and other conditions. It will raise awareness and seek creative solutions to help us move closer to a world free of MS. Congressional caucuses are common and focus on a variety of issues from specific disease groups to wine making, but the MS Caucus is the first of its kind.
The Society is thrilled with the enthusiasm, experience and leadership that both Congressmen Carnahan and Burgess will bring to the MS Caucus. Now, we need your help to recruit additional members of Congress to join the MS Caucus and the MS movement.
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CONCERN CONTINUES TO GROW FOR CHINESE MADE TOOTHPASTE BEING SOLD AT DOLLAR STORES
New brands added to list...
HERE IS THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION.
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=204&z=1
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HIT ON THIS LINK FOR INFORMATION AND A FORM THAT WILL HELPYOU GATHER INFO FOR YOUR ELDERLY PARENTS IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/senior-health/HA00029
"15 Spectacular tricks to teach your body"
1.) If you've got an itch in your throat, scratch your ear. When the nerves in the ear get stimulated, they create a reflex in the throat that causes a muscle spasm, which cures the itch.
2.) Having trouble hearing someone at a party or on the phone? Use your right ear it's better at picking up rapid speech. But, the left is better at picking up music tones.
3.) If you need to relieve yourself BADLY, but you're not anywhere near a bathroom, fantasize about SEX. That preoccupies your brain and distracts it.
4.) Next time the doctor's going to give you an injection, COUGH as the needle is going in. The cough raises the level of pressure in your spinal canal, which limits the pain sensation as it tries to travel to your brain.
5.) Clear a stuffed nose or relieve sinus pressure by pushing your
tongue against the roof of your mouth then pressing a finger between your eyebrows. Repeat that for 20 seconds it causes the vomer bone to rock, which loosens your congestion and clears you up.
6.) If you ate a big meal and you're feeling full as you go to sleep, lay on your left side. That'll keep you from suffering from acid reflux it keeps your stomach lower than your esophagus, which will help keep stomach acid from sliding up your throat.
7.) You can stop a toothache by rubbing ice on the back of your hand, on the webbed area between your thumb and index finger. The nerve pathways there stimulate a part of the brain that blocks pain signals from your mouth.
8.) If you get all messed up on liquor, and the room starts spinning, put your hand on something stable. The reason: Alcohol dilutes the blood in the part of your ear called the cupula, which regulates balance. Putting your hand on something stable gives your brain another reference point, which will help make the world stop spinning.
9.) Stop a nose bleed by putting some cotton on your upper gums right behind the small dent below your nose and press against it hard. Most of the bleeding comes from the cartilage wall that divides the nose, so pressing there helps get it to stop.
10.) Nervous? Slow your heart rate down by blowing on your thumb. The vagus nerve controls your heart rate, and you can calm it down by breathing.
11.) Need to breathe underwater for a while??? Instead of taking a huge breath, HYPERVENTILATE before you go under, by taking a bunch of short breaths. That'll trick your brain into thinking it has more oxygen, and buy you about 10 extra seconds.
12.) You can prevent BRAIN FREEZE by pressing your tongue flat against the roof of your mouth, covering as much surface area as possible. Brain freeze happens because the nerves in the roof of your mouth get extremely cold, so your brain thinks your whole body is cold. It compensates by overheating which causes your head to hurt. By warming up the roof of your mouth, you'll chill your brain and feel better.
13.) If your hand falls asleep, rock your head from side to side.
That'll wake your hand or arm up in less than a minute. Your hand falls asleep because of the nerves in your neck compressing so loosening your neck is the cure. If your foot falls asleep, that's governed by nerves lower in the body, so you need to stand up and walk around.
14.) Finally, this one's totally USELESS, but a nice trick. Have
someone stick their arm out to the side, straight, palm down. Press down on his wrist with two fingers. He'll resist, and his arm will stay horizontal. Then, have him put his foot on a surface that's half an inch off the ground, like a stack of magazines, and do the trick again. Because his spine position is thrown off, his arm will fall right to his side, no matter how much he tries to resist.
15.) Got the hiccups? Press thumb and second finger over your eyebrows until the hiccups are over usually shortly.
THESE TIPS SENT BY JEANETTE GARKO.
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Yes, We Have No Bananas
The many uses/benefits of the humble banana.
* Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and
substantial boost of energy.
* Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
* But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can
also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and
conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
* Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
* PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains
regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
* Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of
hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
* Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in
potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So
much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
* Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
* Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help
restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without
resorting to laxatives.
* Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
* Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if
you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
* Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
* Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it
amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
* Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous
system.
* Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in
Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like
chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers
found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
* Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal
disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It
also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the
lining of the stomach.
* Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
* Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers
because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
* Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and
magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of
nicotine withdrawal.
* Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the
heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water
balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby
reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
* Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
* Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to
kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart,
with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a
plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth.
SENT BY ETTA KATOCS, FALL CITY, WASHINGTON.
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EAT YOUR BEANS! --
Colorado researchers say antioxidant-rich beans,
long touted for nutritional benefits, also may help fight cancer and
diabetes. The scientists are investigating the antioxidant properties
of 15 varieties of beans that may help fight cancer and possibly
protect against diabetes. The project, funded with $187,000 from the
Bean Health Alliance, may serve as a model for food and crop research
that can be used by farmers to determine what varieties of crops to
plant and by consumers to decide what foods to eat. "Antioxidants are
found to be important to people for fighting cancer and also for
battling diabetes," said Henry Thompson, professor and director of
the Cancer Prevention Laboratory at Colorado State University. "We
know that there is an association between cell oxidation and
diabetes, because we have seen this behavior as part of the pathology
of diabetes."
EAT YOUR WALNUTS TOO! -- Scientists from Pennsylvania State
University report eating walnuts can help reduce inflammatory markers
for cardiovascular disease. They found an effect on C-reactive
protein and harmful plaque adhesion molecules, they report in the
"Journal of Nutrition." Many people look to fish, such as salmon, for
healthful omega-3 fatty acids, notes investigator Penny
Kris-Etherton, distinguished professor of nutrition. "The omega-3
fatty acids in walnuts were converted to the same omega-3 fatty acids
found in marine sources and had a similar effect on inflammation,"
she says. "Reducing inflammation can help decrease the process of
arteriosclerosis - the development and build-up of plaque in the
arteries." She says a walnut-rich diet may protect against multiple
heart disease risk factors, rather than just one, thus potentially
having a greater impact on coronary health.
January 07, 2007
S&A HEALTH REPORT: The Most Painful Disease Imaginable ? And How to
Cut Your Risk of Getting it by Spending $160
By Dr. David Eifrig Jr.
"The world is full of suffering; it is also full of overcoming it."
Helen Keller
I was working in the walk-in clinic one day, and this old couple was
in my exam room. On the chart, the triage nurse had simply
written: "Severe pain for seemingly forever." I couldn't easily track
down the nurse to confirm this so-called "chief complaint," so I went
into the room without more information. There, in the side chair, was
an 84-year-old man and, in the exam chair, his young bride of 73. He
was slouched over with a cheap baseball cap of umpteen years hiding
his eyes and face. By the way he moved I could tell it took him a long
time to get to the clinic. She was tilted to one side, moaning and
rocking. The speed with which she moved confirmed that this trip had
taken them both forever.
Ultimately, I was able to see on the right side of her body a zone of
blisters and redness characteristic of her disease, known as shingles.
This outbreak was right along her waist, where shirt and pants
probably rub off a little of skin over the course of a day.
It turns out that shingles comes from the chicken pox virus, which
most of us get as children. It is also called herpes zoster and, once
exposed as children, we develop immunity to it, although the virus
deviously regresses into and hides in our nervous system. There, the
virus hibernates within the dorsal root ganglia in our spinal column.
But, once we are older and our immune system is weakened or upset ?
WHAM ? the most painful disease you could ever imagine crawls out of
the spine, down the nerves, and attacks your skin. Sadly, the virus
can do this over and over. Pain, regression, pain, regression, and so
on. The skin rash and blisters this produces are truly the most
uncomfortable disease you could ever have. It hurts when you move and
it hurts when you are touched. People report pain of 10-out-of-10
simply when their clothes brush their skin. Other people report
excruciating pain just sitting quietly. Many people have committed
suicide over the pain.
The worse part about it, though, is that about 20% of those who get it
never have regression and are stuck with perpetual and excruciating
pain that lasts months, usually years. This is known as post-herpetic
neuralgia and was why this sweet, old couple was there in my office.
All he wanted was pain medicine, but there is no good pain medicine
for this type of agony. Antiviral medicines don't work well and most
pain medicines are ineffective for unknown reasons. He simply wanted
help to make her pain-free. But there was little we could do. I got
teary-eyed watching them leave the clinic. They hobbled down the hall
holding hands and were going to try a cream made from hot chili
peppers (but that's another story). There was little hope for people
with zoster until last month.
Miraculously, just two months ago the FDA approved a vaccine for
shingles and a panel recommended it for people aged at least 60 years.
The vaccine is called Zostavax and it clearly cuts down both the pain
and the actual occurrence of the disease. In a large, five-and-a-half
year study of 38,500 men and women across 22 sites in the VA system,
the vaccine was found safe as compared to a placebo. Of course, the
usual complaints from a vaccine occurred: redness, swelling, pain, and
irritation at the site of injection. Otherwise, this vaccine appears
to be quite safe, and it reduces the pain and occurrence of the
disease by at least 50%!
The good news is that the vaccine costs only $160. Relative to the
pain and suffering this disease causes? this could be the best health-
care money ever spent.
However, not every insurance company pays for it ? although Medicare
Part D has agreed to cover it with the usual co-pays. As it turns out,
this vaccine will reduce pain and suffering in close to 300,000 people
every year. This is money well spent.
When it comes to shingles... What do I do?
1. I stay away from children that have chicken pox. If I see a little
kid with bumps all over his body I run the other way.
2. I will get the vaccine once I turn 55, but I will try to get it
sooner than that.
Here's to our health and a happy, prosperous new year.
David Eifrig Jr., M.D., M.B.A.
PROBLEMS WITH TICKS? TRY THIS REMEDY--
I had a pediatrician tell me what she believes is the best way to remove a tick. This is great, because it works in those places where it's sometimes difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of dark hair, etc.
Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20), the tick will come out on it's own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away. This technique has worked every time I've used it (and in KY, that was frequently), and it's much less traumatic for the patient and easier for me.
Unless someone is allergic to soap, I can't see that this would be damaging in any way. I even had my doctor's wife call me for advice because she had one stuck to her back and she couldn't reach it with tweezers. She used this method and immediately called me back to say, "It worked!"
SENT BY LOIS ANDERSON OF ARKANSAS.
SUN TEA CAN MAKE YOU ILL: According to Snopes, the website that investigates urban legends for authenticity:
According to the Centers for Disease Control, using the sun's rays to make tea can facilitate the growth of bacteria. Tea steeped in a jar on your porch won't get any hotter than 130° Fahrenheit, about the temperature of a really hot bath and not nearly hot enough to kill nasties lurking either in the water or on the tea itself. For that, water needs to be heated to 195° for three to five minutes.
Alcaligenes viscolactis, a bacteria commonly found in water, consequently turns up in sun tea. While the caffeine in black tea will help prevent that microbe from flourishing for a few hours, its effects won't last beyond that. Herbal teas are an even worse bet for brewing in sunlight because they tend to lack caffeine, which means even that barrier to Alcaligenes viscolactis turning your summertime drink into its own breeding ground is missing.
Better to brew tea the more usual way with boiling water than to risk giving up any of your summer to illness caused by what you drank.
Sent by Mary jean Hoover.
HAVE A NOSEBLEED? TRY THIS SUGGESTION FROM JANET OF WHITE OAK:
PLACE A 4 INCH BY 2 INCH PIECE OF BROWN PAPER BAG ON THE UPPER GUN
UNDER THE LIP. JANET LEARNED FROM A GRANDMA FRIEND THAT THIS WORKS.
THE GRANDMA CARRIES ALREADY TORN PIECES OF THE BROWN PAPER IN A
BAGGIE IN HER PURSE FOR HER GRANDSON WHO IS PRONE TO NOSEBLEEDS.
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New M&M colors
Pass this on to all of your friends. There are many women out there who have breast cancer. Lets do all we can to support this cause.
New Pink &White M&M's
The maker of M&M candies has teamed up with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to raise funds through the sale of their new "pink &white" M&M candies.
For each 8-ounce bag of the special candies sold, the makers of M&M (Masterfoods) will donate 50 cents to the foundation. The next time you want a treat, pl! ease pick up a bag (now sold in stores nationwide) - you will be donating to a great cause and satisfying your sweet tooth. Just think...If each of us buy one bag or two....
how much will be donated. Buy a bag for a friend...........
Please pass on to all your family and friends. -- Thanks
sent by Barbara.
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Admittedly, not everything that's good for you tastes good. That's why cinnamon is so
great. Dr. Wright first talked about the health benefits of this tasty
spice a few years ago, and research continues to support it.
According to the latest cinnamon study to cross my desk, researchers in Malaysia
found that cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels in people with Type II
diabetes.
This finding backs up previous research, which has
shown that cinnamon extract mimics insulin action in cells. And a USDA
study involving 60 Type II diabetics showed that 1 gram of cinnamon
daily can improve the management of blood sugar levels, triglyceride
levels, and cholesterol levels. (One gram of cinnamon is less than half
a teaspoon.)
This news may not justify a cinnamon bun at breakfast, but it certainly
offers a good reason to consider soaking a
cinnamon stick in your morning tea. With diabetes rates rising, it
seems like a pain less -- and tasty -- way to keep your blood sugar in check.
Sent by Audrey Pavuchak
“What’s Acai?”
When looking through the freezer case for some frozen fruit
or ice cream, you will find something new and very different from
anything else that we have carried. It’s from a company called
Sambazon and it is called
Acai. Pronounced (ah-sigh-ee), it is
the frozen pureed fruit of the
Amazon palmberry tree and is catching on in juice
bars all around the country as nature’s energy fruit. It tastes like a
cross between berries and chocolate and has incredible health properties.
Contained within the beautiful dark purple pigment are powerful
antioxidants (more than blueberries), amino acids (the building blocks of
protein), essential omegas (EFA’s 6 and 9) and calcium. It is
supplemented with just a touch of Guarana which is esteemed for its
ability to enhance endurance and heighten mental awareness. These
properties make Acai a nutritious coffee alternative each morning.
It comes frozen in a 4-serving packet. That makes
each serving about $1.50. It is roughly the same
price category as the single-serve packets
of protein smoothie powders.
The two basic suggested serving ideas are as follows.
Acai Energy Smoothie. Mix one packet acai
with 1 banana and a cup of either apple juice or
soymilk and a few ice cubes.
Acai Energy Bowl. Mix 2 packets of acai,
1 banana and ½ cup of apple juice or soymilk
in a blender. Pour into a bowl and top with sliced
bananas and granola.
Personally, I think it is also quite delicious
right out of the package almost like a “Popsicle.”
sent by Cari Staron, Montoursville, PA
A bruise (also called a contusion) happens when blood vessels are
damaged as the result of a blow to the skin. Bruises can be flat and
bluish or purplish (caused by blood leaking out into the top layers of
skin) or raised (blood leaks into tissues as well).
Bruises change color as they heal, reflecting what is going on beneath
the skin. Initially, bruises are reddish, thanks to the blood trapped
under the skin. Within a few days, the hemoglobin in the blood begins
to break down, causing a predictable series of color changes. After a
few days, the bruise appears blue or purple. By about a week, the
bruise changes to a greenish color, then a few days later to a
yellowish one. Bruises generally heal after 2-3 weeks.
Blood vessels become more fragile as we age and we bruise more easily.
Kids may have more bruises, but they also tend to do more risky things
that result in bruising.
Sent by Cari Staron, Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Bob
I have been meaning to write you and give you my solution for congestion in the Head and a sore throat. I make my self a Hot cup of tea and drop one or two menthol cough drops in it. While sipping my tea the menthol clears my sinus and soothes my sore throat.--Sent by Tom Bouch, Seward, PA
The health benefits of peroxide.
"I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little O'L
bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any
drug store. My husband has been in the medical field for
over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about
peroxide, or they would lose thousands of dollars.
1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes
with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10
minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe or
shower.) No more canker sores and your teeth will
be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of
mouthwash.
2. Let your toothbrushes soak a cup peroxide
to keep them free of germs.
3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide
to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put
a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray
it on the counters.
4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board,
pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed
a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them
(especially the toes) every night and let dry.
6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide
for five to ten minutes several times a day. My
husband has seen gangrene that would not heal
with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in
peroxide.
7. Put two capfuls into a douche to prevent
yeast infections. For chronic yeast infections,
use once or twice a week.
8. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of
peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom
to disinfect without harming your septic system like
bleach or most other disinfectants will.
9. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your
50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus.
It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few
minutes then blow your nose into tissue.
10. If you have a terrible toothache and can not
get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3%
peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes
several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.
11. And of course, if you like a natural look to your
hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after
a shower and comb it through. You will not have the
peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages,
but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown,
faddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's
not a drastic change.
12. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help
rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.
13. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of
bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them.
If there is blood on clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot.
Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water.
Repeat if necessary. I could go on and on. It is a little brown
bottle no home should be without! With prices of most
necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of
money in such a simple, healthy manner!
This list didn't have it, but I use peroxide to clean
my mirrors with, there is no smearing, which is why
I love it so much for this. I use alcohol to clean my TV
and computer screen.
Sent by Judy Gleinn
HAVE SURGERY, OR A MEDICAL TEST COMING UP DURING WHICH YOU WILL RECEIVE
ANESTHESIA? IF YOU SMOKE, PERHAPS IT WILL HELP YOU STOP SMOKING, TOO.
PLEASE READ THIS INTERESTING STORY FROM SPEDUNKER RITARAY KORDICH.
I hope my story helps other smokers.
I was diagnosed on November 9th with a brain tumor,
and was on the operating table November 18th at West Penn Hospital. I
smoked from 1-2 packs of cigarettes a day. While in pre-op, when the
anesthesiologist came in to ask his questions, I told him to tell me while I was
under that I would not smoke anymore. He said he never heard of that but
said he would. When I was taken into the OR he was there and I reminded
him again. As I was going under he was telling me I didn't want to smoke
anymore. It worked!!!! I have not had the desire to smoke at all and
I had tried all the other methods to quit--pills, patches, gum, lozenges, cold
turkey etc. What a wonderful hospital West Penn is. The
staff, from Drs to cleaning people, are just wonderful. The food was
delicious and the surroundings beautiful. It was not an unpleasant
experience at all, except for my bald head!! My hair is coming in quite
well and it is brown. I was afraid it might come back grey.
I hope you can share my story with your readers,
not that I recommend getting a brain tumor to quit smoking, but you never know
when you might need anesthesia and it is worth a try.
Ritaray Kordich
Dear Bob: I received this Health letter in the mail and thought the ‘soap’ article would interest you. Also enclosed is my renewal for my Undercover Club Newsletter. I am also purchasing a subscription for my niece, Ethel Loput, who lives in Winter Haven, Florida. --Emma Wagoner, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
The article from the Institute for Cooperative medicine states that the soap in the bed which the Undercover Club discovered about 8 years ago, can also be helpful for restless leg syndrome. We don’t remember getting any feedback from listeners or readers about whether they found relief from restless legs--that creepy, crawly, jumpy feeling in the legs--when they put an unwrapped cake of face soap--Caress or Irish Spring under the fitted sheet, atop their mattress on their bed, near their legs. The purpose of the Institute for Cooperative Medicine is explained here:
Taking the fear out of modern medicine. The Institute for Cooperative Medicine was founded to bring together doctors, scientists and health professionals from across the spectrum of modern disciplines. We believe that alternative and mainstream medicine both have tremendous value. We have seen that science advances when experts of all viewpoints work together. And our Medical Fact Panel reflects our commitment to search everywhere for the ultimate answers to your health concerns.
END QUOTE FROM THE INSTITUTE.
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GRANDMA'S CURES SENT BY FRAN RENDULIC
OF BELLE VERNON, PA.
Keep this on the Fridge Always consult your doctor before trying any health
related 'cure'.
Did You Know That? Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers."
Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.
Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.
Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly -- even though the product was never been advertised for this use.
Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.
Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.
Co ca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.
Smart splinter remover...just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.
Hunt's tomato past e boil cure...cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.
Balm for broken blisters...To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic.
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