Fighting for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted by msterilinn on Jul 21, 2008
We are all connected in our walks through this Life, either directly or undirectly. Therefor, we must do what we can to help our fellow humans, as we strive to preserve the natural world. I firmly believe that which causes dis-ease among people and animals are related to the health of the Earth and our environment. If we look to nature for our personal care products and nutritional supplements, as well as steering away from items made from substances proven dangerous to our health, we can live long healthy lives free from dis-ease.
Today I would like to make mention of a dis-ease which has touched several of my friends and their families. As many as 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is fatal. Today it is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. It is the most common form of dementia, a general term for the loss of memory and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Vascular dementia, another common type of dementia, is caused by reduced blood flow to parts of the brain. In mixed dementia, Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia occur together.
The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research – and it calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are walks in more than 600 communities. A typical Memory Walk is a 2-3 mile walk held on a weekend morning in the fall.
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is a great way to get involved and show your support for those you love, and people you know who are affected by this devastating dis-ease. By teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association, you can walk with a purpose – and move us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s. Together, we can MOVE a nation. Please consider forming or joining a team today!
Are you truly Heart Healthy?
Posted by msterilinn on Mar 31, 2008
This is a question we should all ask ourselves. As I get older, I am becoming more aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy heart. When I was younger, although I have always treated my body well, I just didn’t think about it so much. A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Although through Nature and diligent care, my blood pressure is normal again, for a while there I was quite concerned as it was extremely high. This really got me thinking and doing some serious research on my own.
Lets take a look at some risk factors. A risk factor is any predisposition or behavior that increases an individual’s chances for having a medical condition. In some cases, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), can occur spontaneously without any known risk factors associated with its onset.
Some risk factors are manageable.
For example:
* Stress
* High blood pressure
* High cholesterol
* Cigarette smoking
* Excess weight
* Drug or alcohol abuse
* High fat diet
* Sedentary lifestyle
If you feel that you or someone you know may be at risk, please take a few moments to visit InsideCardiacArrest.com to learn more. Let’s educate ourselves on this subject. This is so very important, and we deserve to live long, healthy lives with strong hearts to carry us along.
Nourish your Skin with Natures Gifts
Posted by msterilinn on Feb 29, 2008
Our bodies are our temples, and it is important to care properly for the Skin we live in. Just like a sponge, everything we put on our Skin enters our bodies. Educating ourselves on proper Skin care is essential to the health of our Skin and bodies.
If you wish to learn more about maintaining the health of your Skin, renowned industry leader, Celeste Hilling, hosts an informative and fun-filled 13-week series that brings together leading experts to help listeners navigate the myths and common misconceptions about skin and beauty. This series lets consumers take charge and start making smart choices for a lifetime of radiant skin and positive self-image. Tune in to World Talk Radio live each Thursday at 12:00p, starting February 14th. Playable versions and downloadable Podcasts of each show are available through the World Talk archives 24 hours after it airs. You may wish to bookmark World Talk Radio and possibly subscribe to their email list.
Well then, while we are on the subject of Skin care, I will share our most recent experience. My daughter discovered her first bit of acne, and tried to get rid of it on her own. I asked her not to mess with it, and to please let me investigate a natural remedy, as I do not have a problem with acne myself.
So, let me offer this helpful Tip.
How to treat acne with Honey..
Things You’ll Need:
1 tbsp. almond oil
Honey
Lemon juice
Step 1:
Make a honey and almond oil cleansing mask to combat acne and prevent further outbreaks. Mix well 1 tbsp. of almond oil with two spoonfuls of natural honey. Apply a light layer of the cleanser to the effected area, massaging gently in a circular motion. Allow the cleanser to sit for a half an hour and rinse with warm water and a soft cloth.
Step 2:
Add a few drops of lemon juice to the cleanser for greasy skin. Start with a small amount and increase depending on the oiliness of the skin.
Step 3:
Use your honey and almond oil acne treatment daily to maintain acne-free skin and a healthy glow.
Step 4:
Store your honey acne treatment in the refrigerator. The honey and lemon will not go bad, however almond oil is highly perishable.
Honey is very useful for the treatment of acne as due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Unlike many over-the-counter and prescription acne remedies that can dry and irritate the skin, honey is soothing and can be applied topically and taken internally.
Teddies Nurseries for our little ones and BUPA
Posted by msterilinn on Feb 26, 2008
What is BUPA, one might ask? BUPA is an international health and care company with bases on three continents and more than seven million customers. As a provident association, BUPA does not have shareholders and reinvests its surpluses into improved health and care facilities such as medical equipment, the latest technology and buildings. BUPA is very active in the Community, and all types of runners including elite athletes and wheelchair racers take part in the BUPA Great Run Series of events, the centrepiece of which is the BUPA Great North Run in Newcastle, the world’s largest half-marathon with 50,000 participants from all over the world. With three further Great Runs, in Edinburgh, Manchester and Portsmouth, the events have raised more than £40 million for good causes.
If one were searching for a Child care nursery, it would be interesting to know that Teddies Nurseries was established fifteen years ago to provide high quality professional childcare for children aged three months to five years. Since 2000 Teddies has been part of leading health and care organisation BUPA. They now have 34 nurseries and care for over 3,000 children and babies.
What makes Teddies special? As quoted from their site…
“Nursery care is provided in intimate, homely settings offering a warm, friendly environment for you and your child.
~ Each nursery is carefully designed around the needs of young children to ensure we can provide personal and individualised support for every child in our care
~ Development is carefully nurtured through our innovative SMILE ‘Approach to Learning’ programme encouraging active learning and making learning fun
~ Local nursery staff are supported by an expert central office team enabling them to concentrate on delivering high quality childcare
~ A comprehensive and carefully planned development programme is in place for the nursery team to ensure they are highly motivated and well trained
~ Over 95 percent of parents in our last satisfaction survey agreed that Teddies treated their child as an individual
~ More than 82 percent of parents rated the service they receive from Teddies as either ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’
~ As part of the Teddies Nurseries group and BUPA Childcare, we can provide a unique level of reassurance with quality care, expertise and innovation
~ Our approach to play and learning is based on the National Strategy for Early Education (Foundation Stage Curriculum and Birth to Three Matters)
I would definately look into this further, if the need for a day nursery or child care were to become necessary for my own situation. As always, it is very important to do your research, and check in with other parents as well to get a good idea of what experiences others have had with any prospective child care facility. These are our precious little ones, and nothing but the best will do. Any thoughts or feedback on this subject would be most welcome, so please feel free to comment.
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