Many know how health problems can be a set back, a painful distraction that causes lots of stress and anxiety. But I never remember hearing of anyone with health problems shooting up the mailman so he would get locked up with free government health care for his afflictions.
This Georgia man took his mail, said hello, then started shooting. Hitting the letter carrier seven times. And calmly drove off to the police station feeling justified in doing something that would put him in jail where health care is free.
He had many health bills and health problems. So do many others. But shoot someone to gain access to free health care in our prison system..?? Thankfully, the mailman will live. And thanks also to the neighbor that heard the shots and called 911.
Read the NY Daily News story here
Thursday, August 4
Test House for Radon
Most people I talk with do not realize how harmful Radon can be when it is found in your home. And they don't know if they do or don't have it because it is not something you can smell or see or taste. Yet, it is the second leading cause of deadly Lung Cancer. We know smoking and smoke can cause lung cancer but at least that is something we can see. Smell. Taste. Not so for Radon.
It works quietly. Deadly. In one out of four homes in New England. One out of three in Minnesota. National average is 7% of homes have this toxic gas within their home. So how can we know? One way is to purchase a Radon detector at Home Depot or other hardware store. Can also order online (link below) Even if you don't have it.......you will have the reassurance of knowing you and your family are safe and it only costs about $25 or so.
One thing I do, with or without testing, is to make sure the basement gets lots of fresh air circulation. Good venting will help alot even if you do have the problem. Thats one reason houses in winter climates are more at risk . Everything closed up to keep warm. And Radon can build up.
There are many places online for learning more. Start with this one:
EPA gov site
It works quietly. Deadly. In one out of four homes in New England. One out of three in Minnesota. National average is 7% of homes have this toxic gas within their home. So how can we know? One way is to purchase a Radon detector at Home Depot or other hardware store. Can also order online (link below) Even if you don't have it.......you will have the reassurance of knowing you and your family are safe and it only costs about $25 or so.
One thing I do, with or without testing, is to make sure the basement gets lots of fresh air circulation. Good venting will help alot even if you do have the problem. Thats one reason houses in winter climates are more at risk . Everything closed up to keep warm. And Radon can build up.
There are many places online for learning more. Start with this one:
EPA gov site
Oxygen Water Scam?
Several years ago USA Today showed a full page ad for ' Vitamin O.' Promoting another ' oxygen ' product. There was a lot of talk and promotion of so-called ' oxygenated ' water at the same time. Many of us sports type considered it but did not try it because it did not make sense.
And today I learn this is still a tempting product and subject for many. If that is you.....do your homework first. And consider how a little extra oxygen in water can enter our blood and help us run faster. Or whatever. Our bodies certainly need oxygen and thats one reason we have a nose and two lungs. And need to keep breathing. It comes from the air. Normal. Natural. Now some want us to believe we can also need oxygen from water. Like a fish. But I've never seen the real proof drinking water with a little oxygen can help me. Nor have I seen any proof oxygen can get into our blood stream other than via our lungs and breathing.
Besides, even if the little oxygen that is in these water bottles could somehow enter the blood and help me..........tell me why I should pay for it when all I have to do is take one deep breath and there is no charge for that? One deep breath probably has more oxygen content than a dozen of the these water bottles. Don't we all believe in breathing? And now someone says we need more oxygen? OK. It thats true.....I'll take an extra breath or two. Thats the only way we know our blood will become oxygenated. Via the lungs. Not the tummy. Not intestines, etc.
But make up your own mind after y0u do your homework. We can't just take the word of some sales person or company selling something.
Take a look at the following links. Just three out of dozens on this subject.
http://www.psu.edu/ur/NEWS/news/april98sportsmed2.html
" Super-Oxygenated Water " is Latest Sports Scam.....
http://www.chem1.com/CQ/oxyscams.html
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2000/05/rosecreek2.htm
One of the legal actions against 'oxygenated water' advertising.
And today I learn this is still a tempting product and subject for many. If that is you.....do your homework first. And consider how a little extra oxygen in water can enter our blood and help us run faster. Or whatever. Our bodies certainly need oxygen and thats one reason we have a nose and two lungs. And need to keep breathing. It comes from the air. Normal. Natural. Now some want us to believe we can also need oxygen from water. Like a fish. But I've never seen the real proof drinking water with a little oxygen can help me. Nor have I seen any proof oxygen can get into our blood stream other than via our lungs and breathing.
Besides, even if the little oxygen that is in these water bottles could somehow enter the blood and help me..........tell me why I should pay for it when all I have to do is take one deep breath and there is no charge for that? One deep breath probably has more oxygen content than a dozen of the these water bottles. Don't we all believe in breathing? And now someone says we need more oxygen? OK. It thats true.....I'll take an extra breath or two. Thats the only way we know our blood will become oxygenated. Via the lungs. Not the tummy. Not intestines, etc.
But make up your own mind after y0u do your homework. We can't just take the word of some sales person or company selling something.
Take a look at the following links. Just three out of dozens on this subject.
http://www.psu.edu/ur/NEWS/news/april98sportsmed2.html
" Super-Oxygenated Water " is Latest Sports Scam.....
http://www.chem1.com/CQ/oxyscams.html
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2000/05/rosecreek2.htm
One of the legal actions against 'oxygenated water' advertising.
Wednesday, August 3
Hospitals Honor Roll
The weekly US News & World Report has always been interesting to me. One of their special editions is the annual " Best Hospitals " coverage. Have you ever wondered what hospitals rank higher than others in service and safety..? Our area has several and yet one is outstanding. That may be very helpful information.
The same issue also has an Honor Roll list of 16 specially chosen out of 176. Quite an honor to be singled out as better than even the best. Its good reading.
Click Hospital Honor Roll page here.
The same issue also has an Honor Roll list of 16 specially chosen out of 176. Quite an honor to be singled out as better than even the best. Its good reading.
Click Hospital Honor Roll page here.
Tuesday, August 2
Children's Health
Anyone concerned about children's health should know about the most popular children's site online.
http://www.kidshealth.org/
I discovered this while researching animal bites this morning. If that is also a concern for you, consider what KidsHealth has to say on just one of many subjects they cover.
Mention is made that even a kitten's scratch on child could become infected. Its called: Cat Scratch Disease, a bacterial infection. And we are reminded certain animal bites transmit rabies and tetanus. And human bites that break the skin are even more likely to become infected.
Whether a bite or scratch, you should try to apply pressure with clean towel or bandage till bleeding stops. Then clean the wound with soap and water, holding under running water five minutes. Don't apply antiseptic or anything else. Dry the wound and use gauze or clean cloth to cover. Phone child's doctor. May need antibiotics, tetanus booster, or even a rabies vaccination.
A bite or scratch to child's hand or face is more apt to become infected.
More advice is given about when to take child to hospital. And what to do about another animal that may be involved, etc. Make sure your own pet is immunized and licensed.
http://www.kidshealth.org/
I discovered this while researching animal bites this morning. If that is also a concern for you, consider what KidsHealth has to say on just one of many subjects they cover.
Mention is made that even a kitten's scratch on child could become infected. Its called: Cat Scratch Disease, a bacterial infection. And we are reminded certain animal bites transmit rabies and tetanus. And human bites that break the skin are even more likely to become infected.
Whether a bite or scratch, you should try to apply pressure with clean towel or bandage till bleeding stops. Then clean the wound with soap and water, holding under running water five minutes. Don't apply antiseptic or anything else. Dry the wound and use gauze or clean cloth to cover. Phone child's doctor. May need antibiotics, tetanus booster, or even a rabies vaccination.
A bite or scratch to child's hand or face is more apt to become infected.
More advice is given about when to take child to hospital. And what to do about another animal that may be involved, etc. Make sure your own pet is immunized and licensed.
Monday, August 1
How Healthy Are You ?
Are you really as healthy as you think? Try these interactive tools to find out - and learn how to lead a healthier life. Click here.
Sunday, July 31
Mouth Cancer Top Sites
I didn't realize until today that over 30,000 people get some kind of mouth or throat cancer each year in USA. Someone dies from this disease every hour here in US. Worldwide, over 300,000 new cases of mouth problems yearly.
What is it that causes this? What do people do for it? Where do they go? How do we prevent this from happening? Is every little mouth sore something to worry about?
I searched Google today and didn't get any further than the first two sites listed. They are non profit and very helpful. Be sure there are solid reasons for their popularity. There is a great need for this kind of help. Check it out. Do the self-exam. That could save your life. The reason almost half of people with this problem die is because it was discovered too late. Or, they put it off too long. These three top sites give you one from UK, one from USA, and last site reveals how to check your mouth for any problem.
Please use these. Mouth cancers can be tricky because they can be almost invisible. And getting them early is more than half the battle. The cure rate for early detection is over 80%. Maybe that is why almost 50% die from this. They didn't discover it soon enough. Or they did, but put it off too long.
oralcancerfoundation.org/
mouthcancerfoundation.org
floss.com/oral_cancer_selfexam.htm
What is it that causes this? What do people do for it? Where do they go? How do we prevent this from happening? Is every little mouth sore something to worry about?
I searched Google today and didn't get any further than the first two sites listed. They are non profit and very helpful. Be sure there are solid reasons for their popularity. There is a great need for this kind of help. Check it out. Do the self-exam. That could save your life. The reason almost half of people with this problem die is because it was discovered too late. Or, they put it off too long. These three top sites give you one from UK, one from USA, and last site reveals how to check your mouth for any problem.
Please use these. Mouth cancers can be tricky because they can be almost invisible. And getting them early is more than half the battle. The cure rate for early detection is over 80%. Maybe that is why almost 50% die from this. They didn't discover it soon enough. Or they did, but put it off too long.
oralcancerfoundation.org/
mouthcancerfoundation.org
floss.com/oral_cancer_selfexam.htm
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