tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22290780158232133152024-03-12T19:34:56.049-07:00Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley - BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-74261018127542898772014-08-07T03:17:00.000-07:002015-06-12T03:09:56.345-07:00Get your community aware of outreach programs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Outreach
programs are meant to raise awareness among minorities and hard to reach
communities about basic life skills, medical facilities and other resources.
Some of the important work that outreach programs do is:</span></div>
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Offering medical help</h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Many
communities are unaware of the medical help available to them. </span><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/community_wellness_and_outreach.html"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Good outreach programs help
communities</span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> understand the need for medical health checkups
and use many resources to help raise awareness. They conduct meetings and
organize discussions as well as more complicated programs like setting up free
medical camps to help these communities. They address all kinds of problems
from teen pregnancy, AIDS to drugs and alcoholism.</span></div>
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Raising awareness in the youth</h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">The young men
and women of a community are the future, and need to be aware of the resources
available to them. As the new generation gets educated, the quality of life for
their children will get better. Many outreach programs concentrate on reaching
out to youngsters and helping qualify themselves, as well as help them in
finding employment. This decreases a lot of social issues that pervade these
communities and help them make a change for the better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">These are just
a couple of important issues among many others that outreach programs do. </span></div>
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How do you ensure that your outreach program is helpful?</h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">A good
outreach program helps people help themselves. By offering charity and
donation, all that is being done is giving people what they need without them
having to do anything for it. Outreach programs do not believe in that. They
believe in helping communities learn to fend for themselves, and help them
start improving the quality of their lives. To this end, these programs should
try and involve the members of the community. Some of the more effective
outreach programs execute some of the below tips when conducting outreach
programs.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Ask for
volunteers</span></b></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">By making the
people of the community volunteer to be part of the program, you will be
increasing their sense of responsibility. By interacting with other volunteers,
they will gain real insights into the program’s purpose, and this will help
them trust the program and want to participate in the other activities that the
outreach program offers. By making them a part of the program, word spreads
through the community about the help being offered.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Activities for
children</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Parents all
over the world love their children and want a better life for them. By having
programs that involve and educate children, you will find that there is more
participation from the community members. When the activity is free and is fun,
you will find more people bringing their children and participating in the
programs.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Medical camps</span></b></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Though they
may be a bit wary of this in the beginning, most community members will soon
start visiting medical camps regularly. Most of these communities may not have
seen a doctor or visited a medical facility even once in their lives. If your
outreach program is linked to a medical facility where they can get free
medical help, it would make a big difference in their lives. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Youth
education</span></b></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Have your
youth activities in school campuses on holidays. Most teenagers are looking for
something to do on the day off, and by having activities on holidays it would
help keep them occupied. They may drop by the program centers to check it out,
but if the activities are interesting enough, some will stay.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;">The most important rules of
outreach programs are consistency, patience and commitment. It may be a
difficult job and sometimes downright frustrating, but remember that if you
make a difference in even one life it is all worth it.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-31657719429808050862014-07-25T04:06:00.003-07:002015-06-25T03:46:29.060-07:00Juvenile Arthritis<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Juvenile Arthritis has
become one of the nation’s most common childhood ailments. Approximately
295,000 children suffer from several types of rheumatologic conditions which
can greatly affect their ability to develop normally and lead active lives
without pain. Basic symptoms include tenderness, stiffness, pain or
swelling of joints resulting in restricted movements and limited range of
motion. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To date, the cause of rheumatoid
arthritis remains an enigma and there is no cure, be it among children or
adults. It has not been found to be related to eating habits, vitamin
deficiency or allergies, but maybe present in genes and triggered by unknown
factors. Only after assessing the patient’s complete medical history can
rheumatoid arthritis be diagnosed. For <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/medical_services.html">arthritic
problems</a></b> in children, evaluation should be done by a pediatric
rheumatologist after joint swelling is present in two or more joints for six
weeks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Treatment concentrates on
controlling inflammation, joint deformity and pain. While medications can be
adopted as a first line of treatment, pediatric rheumatologists also encourage
physical activity, occupational therapy and proper nutrition to manage
symptoms.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Awareness is growing worldwide as
July is declared the Juvenile Arthritis awareness month. If you would like to
learn more please visit <a href="http://www.arthritis.org/">www.arthritis.org</a>.
</span></span></div>
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Sources:</span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.arthritis.org/conditions-treatments/disease-center/juvenile--arthritis/">http://www.arthritis.org/conditions-treatments/disease-center/juvenile--arthritis/</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.arthritis.org/ja-fact-sheet.php">http://www.arthritis.org/ja-fact-sheet.php</a></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-56497932587368787232014-07-17T23:07:00.000-07:002015-06-25T03:46:49.093-07:00What is the definition of holistic wellness?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We define wellness as the optimum
state of health for a person. Wellness is when the physical, mental and
spiritual states of a person are in harmony with each other and are perfectly
balanced. It is an ongoing journey and one that, according to circumstances,
will change and can change you. This is also called holistic health. Holistic
means ‘of the whole’. It is not only about the physical health or mental
health, but includes the health of all parts of the body. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What is the importance of
holistic health?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Very often, a person is sick and
medicine is at a loss to define what the problem is. For example, a person
could have psoriasis and the doctor could keep treating the patient with
topical medication and oral medication. But it doesn’t always get cured with
doses of medication, or it may recur again in some cases. In such cases, one
needs to find the reason for the psoriasis. Very often, doctors have found that
the underlying cause of the psoriasis is stress, where the patient would need a
holistic treatment. They need not only the medication for their current
symptoms, but they also need to de-stress which is a state of mind and not of
the body. Holistic health tries to determine the underlying cause of problems
and tries to treat the problem as a whole.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>How is holistic health
applied?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Let us take a simple case of
alcoholism to explain how holistic wellness works. The physical results of
alcoholism are liver damage, fatigue, cancer, kidney damage, unproductiveness,
etc. But when approaching this problem from a holistic point of view, the
person who is treating the patient will approach the problem in two ways.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The first one would be treating the
physical problems that have risen out of alcoholism. The second part is delving
deeper into the person’s life and trying to find out why the person turned to
alcohol in the first place. It could be due to trauma, marital problems, loss
of a job, etc. The doctor will try and get help for the patient by encouraging
them to join support groups. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The spiritual aspect of this journey
will be addressed too. A change to a healthy lifestyle, yoga, alternative medicine
therapies are all recommended for <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/counseling_services.html">holistic
treatment</a></b>. By working holistically, there are two advantages. The
patient starts feeling better, and secondly there is less chance for a
reoccurrence of the illness. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What are the different ways
that we can practice an optimum state of wellness?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The best way to ensure that you are
in a state of holistic wellness is to make sure that all the three aspects –
physical, mental and spiritual wellness – are equally addressed. Some ways that
you can ensure that you are on the path to holistic wellness are:</span></div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> Exercise regularly</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Sleep well</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Eat healthy and nutritious food</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Stop all kinds of substance abuse</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Lead an active lifestyle</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Make your life more organized, so your stress level becomes less</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Take some time out of your day for yourself, every day. It makes a big
difference</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Try and make your environment stress-free or at least try and lessen the stress
in your life</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> Meditate regularly</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> Be productive</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;">By following these small tips you can ensure holistic
wellness!</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-74145982198236924462014-06-25T23:03:00.000-07:002015-06-25T03:58:12.853-07:00Factors to consider when choosing your health center<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Choosing a health center for your
family is a decision that needs to be considered carefully. The first
step is to do research. Doing the research on finding a good health center may
take a while. From your research you then want to consider your options. You
will want to make the best choice for yourself and your family. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Some factors that play a
part in your decision<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Work plans</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The company you work for might be
affiliated with a health center. Check into what healthcare options may be
available through your employment. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Get references</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ask around in your area, among your
family and friends to find out which health centers they are using. You will
get an idea of how good the <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/">services of the health center</a></b>
are, how affordable the services are, etc.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Proximity</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is important to consider the
proximity of the health center to your location. It would be wise to consider
both your means of transportation and distance when considering which health
center to use.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Quality of care</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This can include the expertise and
experience of the professionals in the health center, equipment and facilities.
Also, consider if the doctors, staff and nurses in a health center are polite,
considerate and compassionate. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Budget</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Even though you and your family have
health insurance, your actual expenses may often exceed what is covered, and
you may have to pay from out of your own pocket. The important part is to find
a health center that you feel comfortable with and one that has experienced
doctors as well as offers quality care.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-67015905405510361342014-06-09T00:30:00.000-07:002015-06-25T23:03:49.488-07:00Tips for a healthy summer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Summer is a time for fun and games.
But it is also a time where people need to be extra careful about their health
with regards to the sun, and their eating and drinking habits. There must be a
slight change in your lifestyle during summer. People tend to take care of
themselves more in the winter while they tend to think that summer is a healthy
season and don’t take enough precautions. These precautions will help <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/">keep
you and your family healthy</a> </b>and enjoy the summer break. Here are a few
tips to stay healthy this summer:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1.<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Hydrate</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Water
is a must for summer. Drink plenty of water and keep yourself well hydrated.
The body loses a lot of fluid because we sweat during the summer season. Many
people do not realize that they are dehydrated. Dehydration can cause
dizziness, nausea and can lead to other problems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2.<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Drink
wisely</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hydrate
with water. Hydrating does not include other types of liquids. Keep high
calorie liquids like soda, milk, alcohol and juices to a minimum. It may taste
good, it may make you feel fresh and it is fine to have a glass or two now and
then, but do not replace water with other beverages. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3.<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Eat
a lot of fresh fruits and salads</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Summer
is the time when most fruits are in season and there is a reason why. It is
healthy for you. So make a lot of healthy salads. Cold salads are great on a
hot summer day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4.<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Use
sunscreen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sunscreen
is not solely to be used if you are spending a day at the beach. During summer,
it is advisable to use sunscreen whenever you go out. It protects your skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">5.<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Ventilate
your home</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many
people have centrally air conditioned homes and stay indoors in their cool
homes, the whole day. But unfortunately, the air in the home can get stale, if
not ventilated well. Make sure to either have fans to ventilate your home, or
leave the doors and windows open early in the morning, to dispel the stale air.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">6.<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Exercise
with care</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If
you are into fitness, make sure that you do your workout either in the early
mornings or late evenings, when the weather has cooled down. Hydrate well when
exercising.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /><br />Summer is a time to enjoy yourself so don’t hold back. Have fun but make sure that you are being careful in the process.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-83222997508748733042014-05-22T00:30:00.000-07:002015-06-25T04:02:15.967-07:00Counseling for pregnant women<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Being pregnant and feeling a life
grow within you is one of the most beautiful experiences to have for a woman.
But, it is also a period of change and adapting, and having some help along the
way is useful. There are three trimesters during a pregnancy, each bringing
with it, new experiences, hormonal changes, and body changes. Going to a
counselor during a pregnancy will help you and your partner understand, adapt
and enjoy the joy of pregnancy.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Counseling through the first
trimester</b> </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">During the first trimester there are
many sudden changes to the body.</span></div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The shape of your body
changes and the loss of control over the increasing weight gain and resulting
change can upset many women. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">There
are hormonal changes leading to mood swings and personality changes. There may
be a tendency to be more aggressive or in others it could lead to depression.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The
first trimester is when you may have nausea and fatigue. If you don’t understand
that these changes are normal, you may get stressed.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">As a
couple, the changes to his partner may affect the way the man feels about
his partner and this in turn may add to the stress in the pregnant woman.</span></span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A counselor can advice you on the
changes that you can expect during the first trimester. They can help explain
behavioral changes. They can also counsel the couple and help the man
understand that his partner needs his understanding and love more than ever at
this time. If there is any problem at this point of the pregnancy physically to
the baby or to you, the help of a counselor will be invaluable.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Counseling during the
second trimester</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The second trimester is usually
more peaceful than the first. Your body has adapted to the changes, and for
most people the nausea and fatigue disappear. In fact, they may have an
increased energy level. Partners also get used to the changes and it is a time
of loving and sharing the anticipation of the arrival of a baby. Some people
have anxiety issues during this time. They sometimes feel they have bitten off
more than they can chew. This is the time that the movements of the baby can be
felt. The reality of impending parenthood can send some people into a panic.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Being in touch with your counselor
can alleviate the feelings of anxiety. Talking about what upsets you or your
partner could help ease tension. The less stress a pregnant woman is under, the
better for the baby. The counselor would advise you to start classes to help
with the birth of the baby. They will be able to advise you on the various
options available for birthing, and help you choose one that is suitable for
you.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Counseling during the
third trimester</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Quite often panic sets in during
the third trimester, as the due date approaches. At this time, there are again
hormonal changes in the body, as the body gets ready to have the baby. Many
women get scared as the ninth month comes around about the birthing process,
and the pain that they may have to go through. A counselor can be a great comfort
at this time. Many counselors will have support groups where you can hear from
new mothers on what to expect and all the choices that you have to ease the
pain of birthing. This helps al lot in easing stress.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;"><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/counseling_services.html">Counseling</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">during and after pregnancy can help you and your partner enjoy the experience of impending parenthood and enjoy the joy that a new baby will bring to your lives.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-10343184284373713962014-05-07T00:28:00.000-07:002015-06-25T04:03:42.005-07:00Different types of substances abuse<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are many reasons why people
start unhealthy practices like smoking, drinking alcohol and other kinds of
substance abuse. Some of the reasons could be:<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Peer pressure</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many young people start on this
track to an unhealthy lifestyle because they want to be accepted by their
peers. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Personal issues</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some start unhealthy habits to cope
with personal problems. It could be loss of a job, a divorce or separation,
depression over the loss of a loved one or a move that they are not happy with.
<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Social issues</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some turn to substance abuse when
they feel ostracized by friends or family. They become reclusive and depressed
and they find release and relaxation with some kind of addictive substance.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are a whole lot of other
reasons for substance abuse. It is important to find the underlying reason for
the substance abuse, as only then can help be given. <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>The 2012 National Household
Survey on Drug Abuse estimated the number of users of illicit drugs in the
United States ages 12 and over to be about 24 million. In addition, the survey
estimated that 6.8% of Americans abuse or are dependent on alcohol (down from
7.7% in 2002), and 22% of Americans smoke cigarettes (down from 26 percent in
2002)</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Different kinds of substance
abuse</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To help someone, one needs to
understand what the problem. There are many kinds of substances that provide a
release from <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/medical_services.html">anxiety
and depression</a></b> by altering perception, concentration and attention.
Some of them are:</span></div>
<div class="listparagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span><b>Tobacco</b></span></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxspmiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tobacco is one of
the main health hazards. The main addictive ingredient in tobacco is nicotine.
Tobacco releases a hormone that lowers anxiety. Smokers usually increase their
intake of tobacco when stressed.</span></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxspmiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span><b>Alcohol</b></span></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxspmiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">People think that
alcohol is a stress buster and a pick me up when it actually dulls the senses.
In large amounts it can cause liver, kidney and even brain damage</span></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxspmiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span><b>Marijuana</b></span></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxspmiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many places now
allow marijuana for medical purposes. But when abused, it can become a terrible
habit, dulling the senses and causing impairment in concentration. Another big
reason to avoid getting hooked on marijuana is that once the body gets used to
the effects of marijuana, it becomes immune to it. Then users usually progress
to harder and more dangerous drugs.</span></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxsplast" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Cocaine, heroin,
methamphetamines, ecstasy etc. are drugs that are very addictive. As your body
gets used to the substance, the amount the body needs to sustain the feeling of
pleasure increases. This could result in an overdose which could prove fatal.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Help for people who have
substance abuse problems</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A person who has a substance abuse
problem needs counseling to help them overcome the addiction. They have to be
ready to accept the help. Unless they want to give up their addiction, you may
not be able to make them. Many come forward themselves and ask for help, when
they see that what they are doing is affecting their life and the lives of
their loved ones. There are many support groups that help people with different
kinds of abuse problems.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Being aware of the dangers that they face due to substance abuse, and seeing the support that they get from friends and family help people overcome their problems. Counseling will usually be individual and with family. This helps the family understand the symptoms and pain that the individual is going through in their fight against their addiction. Counseling sessions help addicts to vent their feelings, and deal with the problems they face. Only then, can they overcome the addiction and make sure that they do not fall under the influence again.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-16526772902593544382014-04-24T00:27:00.000-07:002015-06-25T04:04:16.431-07:00Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many people are not aware that there
is any connection between diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. Sometimes,
neuropathy is the first signs that you may have diabetes. In the same way if
you are a diabetic you may manifest symptoms of neuropathy. <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">About 60% to 70% of all people
with diabetes <a href="http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/peripheral-neuropathy-risk-factors-symptoms">will
eventually develop peripheral neuropathy</a>, although not all suffer pain.
Yet this nerve damage is not inevitable. Studies have shown that people with
diabetes can reduce their risk of developing nerve damage by keeping their
blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Let us take a look at diabetes and
peripheral neuropathy<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Diabetes</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">When the sugar levels in your body
go up over the normal parameters, you are diagnosed as a diabetic. There are
different types of diabetes. There are:</span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Juvenile diabetes</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Type1 diabetes</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Type 2 diabetes</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Gestational diabetes</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Adult diabetes</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Elderly diabetes</span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some of these may overlap one
another. For example, juvenile diabetes may disappear after the child reaches a
certain age. Gestational diabetes crops up when a woman is pregnant. Adult
diabetes can be Type 1 or Type 2. Elderly diabetes can also be either, but is
happens as a part of aging. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Peripheral neuropathy</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This could be a side effect of
diabetes or a precursor to the fact that you are on your way to being a
diabetic. The symptoms of neuropathy are:</span></div>
<ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 14.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Numbness of the extremities</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tingling in the extremities</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Feeling of pins and needles</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A prickly sensation</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A burning sensation</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Coldness of hands and feet</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Buzzing</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sharp pinpoints of pain</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Stabbing pains</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cramps</span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">These symptoms are quite often worse
at night. If you are a diabetic be on the lookout for these sensations.<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="msolistparagraph0" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span><b>Sensitivity
to touch.</b> You will have a heightened sensitivity to touch, heat and
cold<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="msolistparagraphcxspmiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span><b>Weakness
in the muscles. </b>You find it difficult to carry things, get up and sit
down, walk, climb stairs etc.<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="msolistparagraphcxspmiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span><b>Problems
with balancing.</b> You may feel giddy headed and have problems with co
ordination. This is caused by muscle damage.<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="msolistparagraphcxsplast" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span><b>Fatigue.
</b>A feeling of always being tired.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you aren’t a diabetic and you are
experiencing these symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately and get our
blood sugar tested to check if you have diabetes.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Get yourself checked as soon
as possible</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The combination of diabetes and
neuropathy can be quite serious, and you should make sure that you are <a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/medical_services.html">getting
the best medical attention possible</a>. Chronically high blood sugar levels
can damage nerves. It may start in the extremities, but may soon spread to
other parts of the body. Once the nerves are damages the messages between the
brain and various parts of your body gets disrupted. So you will have
unsteadiness, difficulty in co ordination, difficulty in talking etc, because
of nerve damage. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You will also not be able to feel
heat, cold, wounds, blisters etc. For example, if you get an infection or a
wound, you may not feel pain because of nerve damage and when you do finally
see a doctor, it may be too late as people with high blood sugar do not heal
fast. This could also prove life threatening or may result in the loss of a
limb. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The consequences can be
life-threatening. An infection that won't heal because of poor blood flow
causes risk for developing ulcers and can lead to amputation and even death.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;">If
you have any of the above symptoms or if you are a diabetic, take your health
seriously and see a doctor.</span></b></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-53769894532347816072014-04-11T00:22:00.000-07:002015-06-25T04:05:03.015-07:00Finding a good dentist in the Bay Area<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Most people take their teeth for
granted. According to dentist and health experts, you should see a dentist
every six months, to make sure that there are no problems. Do you know that
many illnesses first manifest in the mouth? Ulcers and infections in the mouth
could be precursors to some underlying medical problem. So it is important to
have a <a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/dental_services.html">regular
dental checkup</a>. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What are the factors that
you have to consider when choosing a dentist?</b></span></div>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Experience</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">- It is always good to pick your dentist depending
on how much experience they have. The more experience they have, the more that
you can be assured that they will be able to diagnose your problem and give you
the correct treatment.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Qualification</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">- Make sure that the dentist that you pick is
properly qualified. Good dentists will be listed and will have their
qualifications available for you to take a look at. Do some research</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Word of mouth</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">- This sounds simple but actually is a good way
to find an experienced dentist. If someone you know has a good dentist, and can
recommend them to you, that gives you an assurance of the experience and work
of the dentist</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Location</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">- Many people do not think of location when picking a
dentist, as they feel that there is no way that they could have a dental
emergency. But if you do have a dental problem at some point, and need to see
the dentist often, isn’t it better to have a dentist who is close by.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Hours</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">- this is another factor that people don’t consider when
choosing a dentist. On a regular day, making an appointment and going for a
dental checkup is okay. But if you have a sudden toothache or any other dental
problems that may need immediate attention, then it is better to have a dentist
who you can call at odd hours. Another reason why you should check the hours of
the dentist is to see if it works for you in regard to your job timing or your
children’s school timing etc.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Cost</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">- When it is an emergency nobody minds paying whatever it
takes to find release from the pain. But on a regular basis for ordinary
checkups, you need a dentist who will suit your budget.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Rapport</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">-You need to find a dentist that you have a good
rapport with. Many people gave a big fear of a dental visit. So it is important
to have a dentist who makes you feel comfortable and listens to your needs.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Emergency</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">- You need to make sure that your dentist is there
for you during an emergency. There is no harm in checking what emergency
procedures your dentist will follow when you first visit them. Good dentists
will have a protocol that should set your mind at ease.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Dental License</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">- You can check with your state licensing board
on the credentials of your dentist.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As you can see, finding a good
dentist needs some time and effort because you are putting your teeth in their
care. A dentist is usually for life, so when picking a dentist make sure that
you have done your research well. If your dentist is retiring or moving, she/he
would be the best person to suggest a new dentist for you to go to. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Take care of your teeth</b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Healthy teeth mean healthy bodies. By having a regular dental check up, you will ensure that your teeth last long and risk of illnesses and infections is kept at bay.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">INDIAN HEALTH CENTER of
SANTA CLARA VALLEY EARNS RECOGNITION FOR PATIENT-CENTERED CARE</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Patient-Centered
Medical Home (</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">TM) 2011
standards emphasize enhanced care through patient- clinician partnership<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">WASHINGTON, DC- The National Committee
for Quality Assurance (NCQA) today announced that Indian Health Center of Santa
Clara Valley has received Recognition
from the Patient-Centered Medical Home 2011 (PCMH 2011) program for using
evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care
and long term participative relationships.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The patient-centered medical home is a
model of care emphasizing care coordination and communication to transform
primary care into “what patients want it to be.” Research shows that medical
homes can lead to higher and lower costs, and improve patients ‘ and providers’
reported experiences of care. The PCMH identifies practices that promote
partnerships between individual patients and their personal clinicians, instead
of treating patient care as the sum of several episodic office visits. Each
patient’s care is tended to by clinician –led care teams, who provide for all
the patient’s health care needs and coordinate treatments across the healthcare
system. Medical home clinicians demonstrate the benchmarks of patient- centered
care, including open scheduling, expanded hours and appropriate use of proven
health information systems.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“The patient-centered medical home
raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health
information technology and partnerships between clinicians and patients, “ said NCQA President Margaret E. Okane. PCMH
Recognition shows that <b>Indian Health
Center of</b> <b>Santa Clara Valley</b> has
the tools, systems and resources to provide their patients with the right care
at the right time.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">To receive recognition, which is valid
for three years , <b>Indian Health Center
of Santa Clara Valley </b>demonstrated the ability to meet the program’s key
elements embodying characteristics of the medical home. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The standards are
aligned with the joint principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home
established with the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of
Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Association.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">met key program components in the following
areas:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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and continuity of care</span><i><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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track patients and organize clinical information</span><i><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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with an emphasis on preventive care for individual patients and for the entire
patient population</span><i><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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linguistic needs</span><i><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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prescriptions, test and referral tracking and coordination with other health
care providers</span><i><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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treat chronic conditions</span><i><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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and service performance</span><i><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To find
clinicians and their practices that have been recognized by the
Patient-Centered Medical Home 2011 program please visit </span><a href="http://recognition.ncqa.org/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://recognition.ncqa.org</span></a><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.</span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
For further information, contact NCQA Customer Support at (888) 275-7585.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">About NCQA<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">NCQA is a
private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.
NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also
recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEIDS</span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(R)</span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> ) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in
health care. NCQA is committed to providing health care quality information for
consumers, purchasers, health care providers and researchers.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-13023307047680496562014-03-28T21:05:00.000-07:002015-06-25T23:13:49.179-07:00STD Testing and Treatment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Most people are not aware that some
sexually transmitted diseases can be cured. They are caused by infections that
get passed through sexual contact. Most sexually transmitted diseases do not
show any outward symptoms , so people who are infected may not even be aware of
it. This is one of the reasons that these diseases are so infectious. When
people are not aware that they have an STD they do not use any protection
during sexual contact, and their infection gets passed on. It is lack of
infection, awareness and the possibility of social stigma that stops people
from looking for help. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>The different kinds of STDs</b><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Chlamydia<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Gonorrhea<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Genital
Herpes<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>HIV/AIDS<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Human
Papillomavirus (HPV)<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Syphilis<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Bacterial
Vaginosis<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Trichomoniasis<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Viral
Hepatitis</span></div>
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Chlamydia</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is a common STD/STI which is
caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. It is transmitted through
vaginal, oral, or anal sexual contact with a person who is infected. It is
usually accompanied by pain, fever and discharge in their genital areas. </span></div>
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Gonorrhea</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria
gonorrhoeae. This is also a bacterium which multiplies rapidly in the
reproductive tract when a person gets infected. Some symptoms of gonorrheal
infection is pain when urinating and discharge in the genital areas. </span></div>
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Genital Herpes</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This a very infectious disease cause
by a virus- herpes simplex virus. There are actually two strains of this virus,
and both can cause genital herpes. A large number of people do not show any
symptoms and so are carriers of this illness. So, they may not be aware that
they have it and could unknowingly pass it on. Herpes manifests as blisters on
the face and body and the infected person usually has cold sores on the lips.
It is a very painful infection if not treated immediately. In severe cases,
blisters can appear inside the mouth and in the genital area. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
HIV/AIDS</span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">People who suffer from AIDS have
been long ostracized and treatment denied to them. But the world is aware now
that AIDS is not passed by casual contact and people are getting help for it.
The HIV virus destroys the immune system of the body and kills the cells that
fight infection. Most people with HIV succumb to other illnesses that affect
them because of low immunity. </span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Human Papillomavirus </span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is the most common STD, and can
affect men and women. It causes genital warts and can even lead to cancer in
severe attacks. </span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Syphilis</span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Syphilis is caused by the bacterium
Treponema pallidum. Usually the first symptom of syphilis is a genital sore and
then it spreads outwards from there. Syphilis is curable if treated
immediately. </span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Bacterial Vaginosis and Trichomoniasis</span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is normal for genital areas to
have bacteria. But sometimes due to hormonal imbalance or other problems, the
bacteria may multiply, causing infections. The former is a vaginal infection
that happens in women of reproductive age. The latter can affect men and women,
and can be passed through sexual contact. </span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Viral Hepatitis</span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Viral hepatitis is a serious liver
disease that can occur due to several different viruses, and can be transmitted
through sexual contact.</span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Use protection</span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">STDs are quite common and more than
half of us will get one at some time in our lives. The good news is that we can
protect ourselves and prevent passing on the infectious STDs. Practicing safe
sex reduces the risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease. If you fear
that you may have an STD, get tested immediately. The earlier you get help, the
better the chances of recovery.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is always better to be safe than
sorry.</span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-68158312532957118242014-03-27T20:58:00.000-07:002015-06-25T04:07:19.711-07:00Common geriatric problems<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Aging is not easy and most people
try to be as independent as possible for as long as they can. But age creeps up
on you, nevertheless. These days, seniors look after themselves and try to lead
a healthy lifestyle. So, they are able to remain active and healthy longer. But
there are some problems that eventually arise. Some common geriatric problems
that seniors face are:</span></div>
<div class="listparagraph" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>Loss
of cognition due to diseases like alzheimer’s and dementia</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxspmiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span>Depression</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxspmiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span>Hearing problems</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxspmiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span>Joint pain</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxsplast" style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>Visual
impairment</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some of these problems can be
treated with drugs and simple aids but for others there is no cure, and the
elderly and their caregivers have to learn to understand, accept and learn to cope
with these problems. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Loss of cognition</span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As people age, there is usually memory loss. Memory
loss is a general term that may include some or all of the following:<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="listparagraph" style="text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;">
</span>Loss of concentration<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxspmiddle" style="text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Not
being able to recognize people they know<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxspmiddle" style="text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Loss
of reasoning<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="listparagraphcxsplast" style="text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>Forgetfulness</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">These symptoms could be because of
the onset of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Dementia is related to aging and affects
a large percent of the elderly. Alzheimer’s is hereditary. Neither have a cure,
but there has been a lot of research done on these geriatric problems, and
there are many resources available on how to deal with it. </span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Depression</span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many elderly people feel depressed.
There are many reasons for this. They get frustrated when they need help doing
simple things. Their memory loss causes them to be forgetful, and this can get
quite annoying over time. If their partners have passed on, loneliness could
cause depression. Having to depend on caregivers to take of their personal
hygiene could be embarrassing. Most people lead an active life and having to
compromise that may cause depression. There are several prescription drugs that
can be given to help calm them.</span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Hearing problems</span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A lot of senior citizens refuse to
get medical help when their hearing starts to fail. They feel that if they do,
they are giving in to old age. But, with the help of hearing aids, people can
hear well for a very long time. There are also surgical options to help with
hearing problems.</span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Joint pains</span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is inevitable with age. After a
lifetime of use, the body tends to start wearing away. Most problems are
related to the joints. Different types of arthritis can cause joint pain. There
may come a time where the senior would have to consider a joint replacement
surgery to continue being mobile. There are drugs and topical creams to help
alleviate joint pains. Funnily, exercise can help relieve joint pains. But a
senior should find a workout program that helps them. Yoga, senior pilates and
stretches are good to help relieve joint pains.</span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Vision problems</span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 14pt 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Our eyes grow weaker as we age, so
there will come a point where you would need glasses to help you read. Usually,
the power of a person who wears glasses later in life does not increase much.
It is just part of aging. But other problems like glaucoma, if not treated
could make the vision so bad that a person could be almost blind. A person who
has glaucoma sees the world as a blur of shapeless forms and figures. This can
be helped with surgery. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Coping with geriatric problems</span></h2>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;">As a person grows older, they should have regular
health checkups. There are geriatric doctors who specialize in treating the
elderly. If you or someone you know is going through some kind of geriatric
problem, consult a doctor. There will be help available for their problem.</span></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-10798831152253600032014-02-26T21:21:00.000-08:002015-06-25T04:07:39.495-07:00Why are regular pediatric checkups important?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are people in this day
and age who still go to a <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/">general practitioner</a></b> for any
ailment that they or their family may have. If it’s a mild case of a running
nose or a slight fever, that may be a good idea. But it is important to go to
specialists for more specific ailments. The same way it is important to take
your child to a pediatrician and not to a general practitioner for their
checkups, even if they are routine. This is because pediatricians have more
experience working with children and will notice certain symptoms and can
diagnose illnesses more effectively than a general practitioner. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In a nutshell, pediatricians
will take care of the physical, emotional, and social health of infants, pre
adolescents, pre teens, and young adults. Many people stop seeing pediatricians
once they’re around 16 but according to health definitions pediatricians can
look after the welfare of children from birth to 21 years. They have been
trained in the assessment, prevention, management and detection of the mental, physical,
developmental, and social problems that children may face. </span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
What are the dangers that face children? </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The whole world is a
dangerous place to an infant. From the safety of their mother’s womb, they have
been thrown into a world of germs and viruses. They need good care. Infants are
susceptible to a variety of illnesses. There are many immunizations that
protect children from these illnesses. The pediatrician will administer these <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/medical_services.html">immunizations</a></b>
and keep a record of them, and make sure the correct prevention is given at the
correct time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As infants grow into
toddlers, they start playing with other children. The spectrum of illnesses
that they can be exposed to is much more. There may also be cuts and bruises,
falls and breaks that need tending to. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Up to the age of nine or ten,
children will still be susceptible to infections more easily than adults. Some
children might show signs of developmental problems which may be recognized in
school. A pediatrician will be able to help the child and the families cope
with dealing with these problems. There may be children who still cling on to
child like behavior, are still bed wetting etc. These may be related to some
kind of mental or social problems that the child may be facing at home or
school. Obesity is rising in the country and it is important that your child is
eating healthy food and leading a healthy lifestyle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The teenage years can be very
trying for many children. Their immunity levels may have gone up as they grow
older and therefore their susceptibility to infections may have gone down. But
there are whole host of new problems that face teenagers. Problems in school,
sex education, bullying in schools etc are among the many issues that children
need help dealing with. Their pediatrician will be someone they are familiar
with and someone they trust. What they do not want to tell their families, they
may find easier to tell an outsider they trust. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As you can see, a
pediatrician’s role in a child’s life doesn’t stop at infancy. They need to be
a part of the child’s life for a long time. The pediatrician will know the
history of your child, from all the illnesses they have had, to all the issues
they have had to deal with. It is important therefore to make a pediatric check
up a regular routine in your child’s life. If you do that, illnesses and other
problems can be detected early on and help given. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Make time for the
pediatrician!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Reference: </span></h2>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/decisions-to-make/pages/Finding-a-Pediatrician.aspx">http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/decisions-to-make/pages/Finding-a-Pediatrician.aspx</a></span></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-54566529638707206392014-02-19T21:17:00.000-08:002015-06-25T04:08:02.920-07:00Control your Type 2 Diabetes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
What is Type 2 Diabetes? </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Most of us know what diabetes
is. But did you know that there were different types of diabetes? Type 2
diabetes is a kind of diabetes that strikes a person after a certain age. It is
also called non insulin dependent diabetes, as usually it can be controlled by
a healthy lifestyle. But with childhood obesity on the increase, there have
been an increasing occurrence of this kind of diabetes in people who are
younger. Type 2 diabetes has been found to be linked to obesity. </span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
What causes Type 2 diabetes? </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">When a person gets affected
by Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas starts producing insufficient amounts of
insulin. Insulin is the hormone that controls the blood glucose levels in an
individual. The body also builds up something called insulin resistance. It is
a Catch 22 situation as insulin resistance increases obesity as the body does
not use its sugar sufficiently to produce energy. On the other hand, the body
becomes sluggish and it is difficult for a person to lose weight. </span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
What are symptoms of Type 2 diabetes? </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This kind of diabetes causes
a number of symptoms that can include some or all of the following.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span>The person is
excessively thirsty<o:p></o:p></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span>Urine output becomes
more<o:p></o:p></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span>Fatigue<o:p></o:p></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span>Skin ailments<o:p></o:p></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span>Scratchiness<o:p></o:p></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span>Allergies</span><!--[endif]--></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Preventing Type 2 diabetes </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As ever, prevention is better
than cure. You can prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes by following a few
simple tips.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span>Make sure that you
exercise regularly<o:p></o:p></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span>Make sure that you eat
healthy food<o:p></o:p></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span>Eat at regular times<o:p></o:p></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span>Prevent substance
abuse<o:p></o:p></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span>Lead a healthy
lifestyle<o:p></o:p></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sometimes Type 2 diabetes is
hereditary, and even with following a healthy lifestyle a person can succumb to
this illness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Controlling your diabetes </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The most important part of
diabetes control is controlling your sugar levels. This may mean dietary and
lifestyle changes. Your doctor and nutritionist will be able to help you figure
this out. They may also ask you to have some kind of exercise plan to help.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For some sufferers of Type 2
diabetes, treatment with dietary changes and tablets is not entirely effective
for diabetes management, and they may then need insulin injections.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Help for people who suffer from diabetes </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In earlier days, people had
to visit the doctor often to keep track of their diabetes. But these days there
are a number of ways in which you can check your own diabetes. There are
devices available that allow a person to check their own sugar levels every
day. There are applications that will help you keep track of the food that you
are eating, and the exercise that you are doing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But of course no app can take
the place of a regular visit to the doctor. These apps are to help you manage
your everyday lifestyle. You should record your routine carefully and take it
along with you when you see a doctor. The doctor will be able to tell you what
you are doing right and what you are doing wrong. A regular visit to a
nutritionist is also important as they will make sure that you are having a
balanced diet, and not missing out on important nutrients while trying to
manage your weight and your diabetes. Counseling is also a good idea when
dealing with diabetes, as this can be a frustrating journey. <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/medical_services.html">Dealing
with diabetes</a></b> on an everyday basis is not easy and getting counseled
will help. Your family should also accompany you for the counseling as they
will be part of your support group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With a little care and
effort, you should be able to cope with diabetes effectively. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Reference:</span></h2>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.diabeticcareservices.com/diabetes-education/symptoms-of-diabetes">http://www.diabeticcareservices.com/diabetes-education/symptoms-of-diabetes</a></span></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-4961339140585231142014-02-03T10:10:00.000-08:002015-06-25T23:14:50.276-07:00Ways to Stay Motivated<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #454444; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Surround yourself with <b>positive people</b> that support
the healthy lifestyle changes that you are making.</span></span></li>
</ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #454444; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Write down what you eat in your Keeping Track Book, in a
notepad, or in a phone application that helps you keep track. Examples of
popular ones are: “MyFitnessPal,” “Lose It!,” and “FatSecret.”<b>
Research shows that people who track what they eat are more successful at
losing weight.</b></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div>
<ol start="3" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #454444; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Cook twice as much for dinner so you have <b>lunch
for tomorrow or dinner for another day.</b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div>
<ol start="4" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #454444; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">Cut fruits and vegetables the <b>night before</b> to have
them ready for you to enjoy when you are looking for a snack.</span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div>
<ol start="5" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #454444; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">It’s okay</span></b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;"> to have a slip up. It’s best to learn from it, talk back to
negative thoughts and to try again.
Don’t let a slip up make you say “I messed up so the whole day is
ruined; I can eat whatever I want now.”
Keep trying and be patient because <b>Lifestyle changes take time.</b></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div>
<ol start="6" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #454444; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;">If you’re going Out for Dinner <b>Check the menu ahead of time</b>
and go in with a plan – or – share an entrée with someone and order an
individual garden salad on the side.</span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div>
<ol start="7" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #454444; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When serving yourself at home, a work potluck or family
party - <b>Start by serving half of your plate</b> with a <b>garden
salad or green non-starchy vegetables.
Secondly, serve your plate with lean protein.</b> Lastly, fill in the rest of your plate
with small portions of other sides.
Do not deprive yourself; just have less/smaller portions of high
fat, high sugary, high processed foods.</span></span></li>
</ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #454444; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Practice <b>mindful eating</b>. Eat slowly, chew slowly, put your fork
down once and awhile, enjoy every bite.
People are used to eating so fast.
When people gulp down their food they can eat very fast and not
feel full. As you practice mindful
eating regularly, you realize that you don’t need as much food. </span></span></li>
</ol>
<ol start="9" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #454444; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Learn to <b>manage stress.</b> Stress is the perception that we do not
have power. In fact, you do have
power. The power is in how your
respond to stress. Step back, take
a deep breath, ask yourself, “Am I really in danger?” Then, evaluate ways to problem solve and
ways to relax (ie. Going for a walk, going to the gym, reading a novel).<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div>
<ol start="10" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #454444; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Always stay active!</span></b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> This is 1 of
the keys to weight loss, maintaining weight loss and in living a healthy,
long life. Park far at the grocery
store, walk on your lunch breaks, watch less TV or be active while you
watch TV, take your family on a walk after dinner, set-up a regular gym
time with a friend, and most importantly have fun! Every step counts. Every step you take is a step towards bettering
your health, wellness and in disease prevention.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">By Monica Mireles, Diabetes Prevention Program Supervisor, IHC
CWO Department </span></b><b><span style="color: #454444; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-36953603688259426972014-01-27T00:43:00.000-08:002015-06-25T04:11:16.318-07:00Harmful effects of obesity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Who is obese? </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">A person’s weight can be calculated using many types of tests.
According to studies the recommended weight of a person will depend on their
height and age. A person’s weight is considered normal when their BMI is ideal
i.e., their weight to their height and age correlates. A person is considered
overweight if their BMI is 10%-20% higher than normal. A person is deemed to be
obese if their BMI is more than 20% above normal. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Tests to check obesity </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">There are several tests by which obesity can be diagnosed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Hydrostatic body fat test. <o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). <o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Calipers test<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Bioelectrical Impedance, or BIA. <o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Height/weight charts. <o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">6.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Body mass index. </span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
What Causes Obesity? </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">People look at a person who is obese and wonder why they don’t do
anything about it. They assume that an obese person eats too much and doesn’t
exercise. That may be true in some cases, but quite often there are other
reasons that could lead to a person being obese. Some of the reasons for
obesity are:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Hereditary </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Some people are unfortunate, because <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/medical_services.html">obesity</a></b>
runs in their family and they are already prone to it. They will have to work
twice as hard as other people to keep the weight off. Sometimes they succeed
and sometimes they don’t.</span></span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Medical reasons </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">There is some medical reason why a person is obese. Some of them
area:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thyroid problems<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Insulin resistance<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; vertical-align: baseline;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Water retention<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Gastric problems<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Most of these can be helped with the right medication. But this
doesn’t mean that the medication will make the problem go away. Along with the
medication a good exercise and diet program is essential</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Depression </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">It is a well known fact that people who are depressed have eating
disorders. Some may not eat at all, giving rise to other problems. Some binge
and become obese. The only way to treat obesity in this case is to fix the
underlying cause which is depression. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Risks of obesity </span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">People who are obese face a lot of health problem. Some of them
are:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">High blood pressure<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Diabetes<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Heart disease<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Some of these are physical problems and some are mental problems
but they all stem from being obese. People who are obese are prone to health
problems as it takes extra effort for the heart to pump blood. The joints of an
obese person has to take many times the weight that it is constructed to take.
This leads to pain and sometimes in severe cases, can even lead to fractures. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The sad part is that after a point, an obese person finds it
difficult to exercise as their body is too big to handle. A person who has
reached that point of obesity needs a full crew of experts to help them lose
weight. This would include a trainer to make an exercise program that the obese
person can handle, a dietician to make sure that they eat right, a doctor to
monitor the health of the person, a counselor or psychiatrist to motivate the
person and advice them. The family of the obese person should also be a part of
this program as the support and encouragement of family is necessary. There are
many medicines and supplements that help, but they should be taken with
supervision. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/obesitys-surprising-effects/story?id=19376609">http://abcnews.go.com/Health/obesitys-surprising-effects/story?id=19376609</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Lamaze method was created by
Ferdinand Lamaze, a French obstetrician. It was introduced to our country in
the late 40s, early 50s and has become a must do for parents who are about to
have a baby. It was originally developed to help women get through the pain of
labor easily, but now it has branched out into other areas like helping parents
understand the change a baby will bring in their lives, to good parenting
techniques.</span></div>
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International, the goal of Lamaze classes is to "increase women's
confidence in their ability to give birth."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are several benefits to
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If they have attended the classes with you, they will be well versed in
what needs to be done and their encouragement will be helpful. </span></li>
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stress of pregnancy. Talking about what each one is going through helps
you understand the next stage in your pregnancy and what to expect. Giving
advice to those who have not yet reached your stage in pregnancy also
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tips on how to cope with the various problems that you may face like
evening blues, inverted nipples, sore nipples etc. </span></li>
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The faster this is recognized and help given, the better for the mother
and baby. It not only helps women understand and recognize their own
symptoms of <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/new_patient_information.html">post
partum depression</a></b> but it also enlightens the partner on what signs
to look for. This is very helpful and can go a long way in helping the
mother and baby.<span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is important to find a good
instructor. The instructor should be well informed in the different areas of
pregnancy, birthing and post delivery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">They should be a friend,
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If your instructor is certified
by Lamaze International, then you know they have passed a rigorous examination
and have met the standards of the NCCA (National Commission for Certifying
Agencies). Lamaze International is the only certification program offered for
childbirth educators.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ask friends or family who have
taken Lamaze classes to recommend someone. There is nothing like the
recommendation of someone who has attended a class and has found the instructor
good and the classes beneficial.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The instructor should be up to
date with the latest information on pregnancy, birthing techniques and
parenting tips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pick a place close to home for
your classes. As you near your due date, you will find it difficult to travel
long distances.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The size of the class is
important. There should not be too many people. You should find a class where
there are enough people to form a group, but where you also get individual
attention.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Make sure that you join a program
that works for your schedule. If you have a job, you may want to find a class
that suits you and your partners’ working hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is a beautiful time in your
life. Enjoy it and make it a wonderful experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://pregnancy.about.com/library/cbequiz/bl_cbetype_quiz.htm">http://pregnancy.about.com/library/cbequiz/bl_cbetype_quiz.htm</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-76320470946260800472014-01-21T08:44:00.001-08:002015-06-25T04:13:13.927-07:00Steps for Creating a Healthy Food Environment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.466665267944336px;">Although some aspects of our environment can feel at times out of our control, one aspect, our food choices, is within our power. This includes at home, work, school and with our family, friends, and co-workers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.466665267944336px;">The following steps will help you get started on the road to a healthier lifestyle by surrounding yourself with a healthy food environment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Go through your refrigerator, freezer, and cabinets and throw out the junk foods. Chips, cookies, ice cream, regular sodas, candies and any other processed foods you know aren’t good for you and your family. Throwing away these foods is not wasting since these are harming your health and are not real food anyway. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> When you plan ahead, you are in control, you are more likely to stick to your healthy eating and avoid instant gratification junk foods. Use whole foods as ingredients in your meals and snacks and make extra so you can take homemade foods for lunch during workdays. Limit eating restaurant foods to once a month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Make a list of foods you need for your meals before going to the grocery store. If you are mindful of the barrage of marketing tactics you face during your trip through the market aisles, you can outsmart the temptations and stick to purchasing the foods only on your healthy food list. And make sure not to shop when you are hungry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Turn off the TV, smart phone notifications, silence your phones, and turn off work computers. Eat at the table with your family. At work, avoid eating at your desk. If it’s a nice day, go outside to the park with friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> The more simple and basic your food choices, the easier it will be to control. Choose with your family basic meals that incorporate healthy whole foods that everyone can enjoy and are easy to prepare.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Pressure from family, friends and co-workers can sabotage your efforts to follow a healthy lifestyle. Be aware if your social events are always surrounding by unhealthy foods or always going out to eat. Plan events that do not center around unhealthy foods. Real support comes from people who will always respect you and will not constantly tempt you to eat out or eat junk foods.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> If you need a jump start on healthy food planning, healthy food choices or ways to purge your home of processed foods, contact an IHC Registered Dietitian to help start your new healthy life!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-48163865486309582322013-12-23T02:35:00.000-08:002015-06-25T04:13:34.032-07:00The importance of flossing and the right way to do it<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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regularly? Most people go to the dentist only when they have a problem with
their teeth. Like any other check up, dental checks are important. The mouth
can be a harbinger for things to come. Every dentist will stress the need for
flossing, but few patients actually follow it. There is also a right way to
floss. Flossing is not just about removing debris from the mouth. It is also to
prevent the buildup of bacteria.</span></div>
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importance of flossing. They brush their teeth twice a day, and feel that they
are doing everything right to make sure that their teeth is clean. But what
they don’t realize is that brushing the teeth with a toothbrush, cleans only
the outer exposed surfaces of the teeth. The teeth are individual pieces with
gaps between them. This space between the teeth needs to be cleaned too. You
will find ads that say, a toothbrush or toothpaste is designed in such a way
that it takes care of the space between the teeth. Maybe, some do to an extent,
but nothing can take the place of flossing. Flossing takes care of interdental
space.</span></div>
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How the different procedures for your tooth work<span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The toothbrush removes plaque
which is a bacterial film that covers the open surfaces of the teeth.
Toothpaste adds and enhances that, because it contains fluoride that helps
decrease the amount of bacteria in your mouth. A mouthwash also helps avoid
bacteria, and like the toothbrush can partially remove the bacteria from the
interdental cavity. To round it off, flossing must be done to ensure that your
teeth are white and shiny and free from bacteria.</span></div>
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Gum protection<span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The tartar and plaque buildup not
only looks ugly, gives off a bad odor but also creates a buildup of bacteria.
When you floss as often as you brush, this build up is prevented. If you let
the bacteria build up, it could lead to inflammation and swelling off the gums
and in the worst case scenario, you may end up with cavities, and the tooth may
have to be extracted.</span></div>
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What is the Right Way to Floss?<span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To floss the right way, here are
some tips</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Take out 18 inches of floss, wind one end of the
floss around the middle fingers of both hands, leaving a stretch of floss
between them to use. </span></li>
</ol>
<ol start="2" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Stretch the piece of floss string between your two
fingers tightly. </span></li>
</ol>
<ol start="3" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now slide it into the interdental area and move it up
and down. </span></li>
</ol>
<ol start="4" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Curve the floss under the base of each tooth, making
sure that it reaches below the gum line. </span></li>
</ol>
<ol start="5" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now move it between the teeth around the gum line </span></li>
</ol>
<ol start="6" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This must be done gently as the gums are sensitive
and could get cut or bruised if flossed forcefully. </span></li>
</ol>
<ol start="7" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As you finish each area, wind the used floss around
one middle finger while unwinding a bit of clean floss from the other
middle finger. </span></li>
</ol>
<ol start="8" style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What kind of floss should you use? </span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are nylon and PTFE floss.
Nylon is available in a waxed form or unwaxed and comes in different flavors.
The one drawback is that the nylon is made of thinner, smaller stands that may
tear or break when you are flossing. PTFE floss is more expensive, but is made
of a single filament that is easier to use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you are still unsure about how
exactly to use the floss, <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/dental_services.html">consult
your dentist</a></b>. He will show you how to use the floss correctly. Floss
everyday and keep the dentist away!!</span></div>
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Reference:<span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;"><a href="http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2379.aspx?CategoryID=74">http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2379.aspx?CategoryID=74</a></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-23143444011188231162013-12-23T02:33:00.003-08:002015-06-25T04:14:02.721-07:00Common causes for asthma<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Asthma is an inflammatory illness
that affects many people. It can affect anybody, but the reasons that it affects
people, vary. Some people have asthma when they are children and it disappears
once they are older. For others, it manifests later in life. There is no
particular reason for why it is triggered and when it will manifest. When
someone has an attack, their airways get inflamed and clogged with mucus making
it difficult to breathe.</span></div>
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Some reasons why asthma attacks happen</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Allergy </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many people are prone to
allergies. But this doesn’t mean that everyone who is prone to allergy become
asthma sufferers. But studies have shown that people who are prone to
allergies, are more prone to bouts of wheezing. This is called an allergic
asthma attack. It is important to figure out what the patient is allergic to.
It could be certain kinds of pollen from flowers or weeds. It could be due to
certain smells. Some people are allergic to types of food.</span></div>
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Genetic </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Asthma can be hereditary. Many
families have a history of asthma and it may manifest at some point in their
lives. The strength of the wheezing spell can vary. For some, it can be a light
wheeze while others may actually have to be hospitalized due to a bad bout.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Weather </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Studies have shown that cold
weather is a trigger for asthma in many people. They are perfectly fine all
through summer and autumn, but the first hint of the cold, and the wheezing
starts. This can continue well into spring.</span></div>
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Stress </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many people get an asthmatic
attack as a reaction to stress. They get a wheeze if their stress levels go up.
It could be due to the fact that as stress increases, the body releases
hormones and adrenaline and this may trigger an asthma attack.</span></div>
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Obesity </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Obesity has been linked with
asthma. The reason could be that a person who is obese, gets short of breath,
when doing any kind of hard work, and this may result in a wheezing spell that
may lead to full blown asthma.</span></div>
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Sinusitis and respiratory infections </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some people suffer from sinusitis
and other kinds of respiratory infections. These illnesses produce mucus that
clogs the airways and this might, if not treated, trigger asthmatic attacks.</span></div>
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Help for asthma sufferers </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There has been a lot of
advancement in providing help for people who suffer from this illness. For
those who have wheezing spells once in a while, there is an inhaler with a drug
that frees the clogged airways from mucus. A small puff of this inhaler is
enough, to help relieve the wheeze.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For chronic asthma sufferers,
there are nebulizers that helps clear their breathing tubes. Earlier, this was
only available in hospitals and when a bad asthmatic bout occurs, one would have
to rush to the hospital. But now there are compact smaller units available that
can be used at home. Doing breathing exercises and yoga has been found to help <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/medical_services.html">patients
who suffer from this illness</a></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you suffer from asthma, you
should try and find out what the trigger for your asthma is. If it is caused by
outside influences, you should take care to avoid them. If it is triggered by
something you cannot control, you should see your doctor and figure how best to
control the illness. It is also important to educate your loved ones on what to
do if you get a spell of wheezing. Sometimes if you get a bad attack, you may
not be able to help yourself and they need to know how to help you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">By taking a bit of care you can
be in control over your asthmatic attacks.</span></div>
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Reference: </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma/causes.html">http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma/causes.html</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-40782532048605438022013-12-21T06:29:00.000-08:002015-06-25T04:14:30.985-07:00ELDER’S LUNCHEON AT CWO!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At the <span class="il">Indian</span> <span class="il">Health</span> <span class="il">Center</span> of Santa Clara Valley’s
(IHC)
Wellness <span class="il">Center</span>, there was and Elders’ Lunch, Gathering, and
Bingo! Over
on
East Santa Clara Street in downtown San Jose, the <span class="il">Indian</span> <span class="il">Health</span> <span class="il">Center</span> likes
to
celebrate its diverse patient population by providing opportunities
for
learning about <span class="il">health</span>, diabetes prevention, and culture. At the luncheon,
Bingo
was a big hit! Everyone loved playing, and of course winning! The prizes
were
various, some in connection to <span class="il">Indian</span> art, and others were oriented to
eating
better and living a <span class="il">healthy</span> lifestyle. In the end, everyone won, as the
elders
were fed some delicious food, and quenched their thirst with some pure,
<span class="il">healthy</span>
water!
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="il">Healthy</span> eating, and of course, a <span class="il">healthy</span> lifestyle, is
the
core of the Community Wellness and Outreach (CWO) Program at the <span class="il">Indian</span>
<span class="il">Health</span>
<span class="il">Center</span>. This Elders Lunch, which took place on October 4<sup>th</sup>,
2013,
occurs monthly, as a way to get American <span class="il">Indian</span> elders together—</span><wbr></wbr><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">thereby
increasing
community ties, and sustaining a <span class="il">healthy</span> living. These gathering are
important
because they provide a helpful opportunity to have friends, and the
community,
support each other to achieve <span class="il">health</span> goals. Children, family, and
other
community members are always welcome at these events; the IHC appreciates
all
of its community members, and the more the merrier! Intergenerational and
a
diverse crowd helps to keep these events and spaces open and free—and very
fun
indeed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The <a href="http://indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/community_wellness_and_outreach.html" target="_blank">CWO Program</a> has long been a pride jewel of the <span class="il">Indian</span> <span class="il">Health</span> <span class="il">Center</span>—winning
National <span class="il">Health</span> Awards in their efforts to fight diabetes and help
patients
overcome their <span class="il">health</span> struggles. In a human and personal way, the CWO
Program
makes medicine accessible, and help to bring wellness to the lives of
the
community. Having the event take place in the CWO gym, made for a great
setting
for this luncheon—as fitness and eating goals are of upmost
importance here. “Eat
your vegetables, and be sure to stay active!” was great mantra a
buzzed in
the
air at this luncheon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Craig Pasqua, Chair of the Board of Directors of the
IHC,
had a bit to say about his love and appreciation of the elders and the IHC.
He
gave a great speech about the joy he felt when he enters the doors of CWO,
and
seeing his community being well and motivated to stay <span class="il">healthy</span>. He was happy to
have this Elder’s lunch,
and
was please to say he wanted to see these events continue!
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After some food, everyone seemed happy to play the
regular
bingo, but this breast cancer awareness bingo was also extremely
engaging!
Playing with key words affecting breast cancer, such as smoking, and ensuring
a
regular breast exam made the game fun—bingo and discussion of
these words
were
open and alive! This was definitely a safe time and place to talk about
<span class="il">health</span>!
Good foods, and <span class="il">healthy</span> behavior, were promoted from the elders themselves.
And,
this is how the CWO works! Keeping engagement and openness for wellness of
the
community and the
individual!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Please join us for our next Elder lunch, and contact Fred
Clay
for more details at <span style="color: #002060;"><<a href="mailto:fclay@ihcscv.org" target="_blank">fclay@ihcscv.org</a>>.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-86954139219214404382013-12-04T05:01:00.002-08:002015-06-25T23:17:15.080-07:00What American Indians should know about Covered California<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">What American Indians should know about Covered California</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What Is Covered California?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Covered
California is the new health insurance marketplace (or “exchange”) that makes
it simple to purchase affordable, high-quality health coverage and offers
access to financial assistance (if eligible) to help pay.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What are the protections for American
Indians in Covered California?</b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u>-No
cost-sharing for certain income levels:<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Members of a
federally recognized Tribe, and under 300% federal poverty level, will not have
to pay co-pays or deductibles when they enroll in Covered California. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u>-No cost
sharing at Indian Health Programs:<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A federally
recognized Tribe does not pay co-pays or deductibles when they receive items or
services from a Tribal or urban Indian clinic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u>-Ability
to buy insurance and switch plans at any time:<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Member of a
federally recognized Tribe are entitled to enroll in/or change their health
insurance plan once a month, rather than once a year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u>-Not
subject to the individual mandate:<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Members of a
federally recognized Tribe will not face a penalty if they do not have health
insurance. Also, any American Indian who have received (or are eligible to
receive) serves through a Tribal or Urban Indian clinic can apply for a
hardship exception from the individual mandate through Covered California. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I already received services from my
Indian health program, why do I need to enroll in Covered California?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">By enrolling
you will be covered for services that your Tribal or Urban Indian clinic does
not provide, such as a medical specialist, tests, emergency room visits, and
hospital care. Additionally, your community has more IHS resource for health
care when you have health insurance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What specific Benefits can I expect to
receive when I enroll in Covered California?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u>Your
covered California health plan will include at minimum 10 essential benefits:<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Ambulatory
patient services<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Emergency
Services<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Hospitalization
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Maternity
and newborn car<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Mental
health and substance use disorder services, including behavior health treatment<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Prescription
drugs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-rehabilitative
and habilitative services and devices (to help people with injuries,
disabilities, or chronic conditions gain or recover mental and physical skills)
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Laboratory
services (e.g., blood tests) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-
Preventative and wellness services and chronic disease management<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Pediatric
services, including dental and vision care<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>If I enroll in Covered California, can I
continue going to my Indian Health Program?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yes. With
Covered California, you can sign up for a health plan that makes your Tribal or
Urban Clinic you “Indian Health Home”- your provider of choice and your partner
in navigating Covered California. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>How much will it cost for me to enroll in
Covered California? <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Go to
CoveredCa.com or visit your local Tribal or Urban Indian clinic to find out.
The amount of financial assistance you may receive for a health plan depend on household
income and number of individuals in the family.
(Also, members of a federally
recognized Tribe will not have to pay out-of-pocket expenses, such as co-pay
and deductibles.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What if I already have health insurance?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you
already have health insurance through your job (or are Medi-Cal eligible), you
do not qualify for Covered California health plans. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Can I determine if I am Medi-Cal eligible
through Covered California?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yes. Under
Medi-Cal expansion, income eligibility has increased to 138% of FPL and the
program now accepts childless adults and other newly eligible populations.
(American Indians will not have to pay Medi-Cal premiums or out-of-pocket
costs.) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What documentation will I be ask to
provide?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You will need
your social security card. Additionally, in order to verify your eligibility
for American Indian Status, you will need to provide your Tribal Identification
Card, BIA form, or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What should I do next?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ask you
Tribal or Urban Indian Clinic for help to see if you qualify for a Covered
California Plan or other programs, such as Medi-Cal. The information that you
provide is confidential. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-63169576028841848122013-11-27T03:30:00.002-08:002015-06-25T23:17:43.989-07:00How does acupuncture help relieve pain?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To understand how acupuncture helps
relieve pain, one must understand what acupuncture is. It has been used by
people of Asian descent for centuries. Over the last few decades it has gained
popularity in our country because of the relief that it brings without side
effects. It is an alternative form of treatment invented by the Chinese. It is
based on the concept that the energy or life force of a person flows through
their body in channels which are referred to as meridians. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Qi </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This energy that flows through the
body is referred to as “Qi”. This is pronounced “Chee”. When the Qi or life
force is not flowing normally through the meridians of the body, the force gets
disrupted giving rise to various problems. Practitioners of this complementary
form of medicine believe that with acupuncture the nerves of the body can be
stimulated causing a reversal and bringing the Qi back to normal.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
What methods are used in acupuncture? </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Practitioners of acupuncture use fine
needles that are inserted at various pressure points throughout the body. These
points will differ from person to person as the point where the needle is
inserted depends on the nature of the complaint, and the body type of the
person among other factors. The patient will only feel a pin prick as the
needle is inserted because the width of the needle is extremely thin. The
practitioner also has to be very experienced to make sure that the needles are
inserted efficiently and effectively. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
What kind of illnesses does acupuncture cure? </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Acupuncture is used in a variety of
illnesses and is gaining popularity and followers at a rapid speed. This is
because acupuncture provides pain relief, and a cure for other illnesses and
maladies without any side effects. Let’s take a look at some of the afflictions
that acupuncture can provide relief for.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Backache </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Acupuncture has been so effective in
providing relief for people who suffer from chronic back pain that the National
Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends acupuncture as a
treatment option. This is based on research and scientific evidence. It also
provides relief for other kinds of joint pains. The kind of treatment that you
are given will depend on which part of your body needs pain relief.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Migraines<o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">People who have suffered debilitating
migraines have found a lot of relief after starting acupuncture treatment. Studies
have shown that the insertion of the needles in certain parts of the head
stimulates the nerves and helps rid a person of migraines.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Chronic obesity </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There has been quite a large
percentage of success for chronically obese people who have lost a lot of
weight after starting acupuncture. It is also used in <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/medical_services.html">obesity
related diseases like diabetes, heart problems, hypertension</a></b> and
cholesterol and those who have used it have shown dramatic improvement.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Cancer </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There have been cases where people
with cancer have gone into remission after acupuncture. It is very useful for
people who are terminally ill with cancer to help relieve the pain that they
are undergoing. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Depression</span></span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many folks with mental disorders have
found relief after undergoing an acupuncture treatment. Obviously, mental
disorders originate in the brain. By using needles to stimulate the nerves in
the brain, practitioners are able to help people deal with all kinds of mental
illnesses. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are those who scoff at
acupuncture and call it quack medicine. But there are enough cases and enough
proof to show that acupuncture is a safe and reliable treatment for many
illnesses. It is important though, to find an acupuncturist who is well known,
recommended and experienced. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Reference: </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/acupuncture-provides-true-pain-relief-in-study/?_r=0">http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/acupuncture-provides-true-pain-relief-in-study/?_r=0</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Acupuncture/Pages/Introduction.aspx">http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Acupuncture/Pages/Introduction.aspx</a></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-82801174812191392292013-11-27T03:28:00.003-08:002015-06-25T04:16:33.255-07:00Why are immunizations important?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Immunizations start in the womb
itself. Shots are given during pregnancy and this protects the mother and child
till the baby comes to term, and through labor. As soon as the baby arrives,
the next round of <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/services_and_programs/medical_services.html">immunizations</a></b>
starts. The hospital gives you a list of immunizations that your baby should be
given. The pediatrician will keep you updated on the other vaccines that your
child should take and when they should be given. In fact, there are government
agencies that check to see if children have been given their shots correctly.
If they have not been administered, health inspectors or social workers may
even make house calls to remind you that you have to inoculate your child.
Because of this strict policy of immunization, many diseases that used to be fatal
or cause irreparable damage are almost fully eradicated in our country now.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What are the diseases that you should
have vaccinated your child against?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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MMR<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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DTaP<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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Hib vaccine<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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HBV<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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Pneumococcal vaccine<o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
MMR </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The acronym MMR stands for mumps, measles,
and rubella which is German measles. This immunizes a child against these
infections. Follow up shots need to be given at the appropriate age.</span></span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Polio </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Polio has been eradicated in most
countries thanks to the polio vaccine. The polio vaccine comes in the form of
drops. Babies and young children are susceptible to polio. The first polio
drops are given during the first month for the baby. The follow up polio drops
are equally important and must be given at the right time, as prescribed by
your doctor.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
DTaP </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis are
diseases that still strike children in our country, albeit occasionally. For
the most part, pediatricians and parents make sure that children receive these
immunizations at the right time.</span></span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
HiB vaccine </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is a relatively new vaccine and
is such a boon as it protects children against a deadly childhood illness,
spinal meningitis. The vaccine whose full form is Haemophilus influenzae type b
protects children against this disease. </span></span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
HBV </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This vaccine has also been around
only for a while. It protects children against hepatitis B which is a serious
type of jaundice that can affect the liver. </span></span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV7) </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This new vaccine helps protect
children against pneumonia, infection in the blood, and meningitis. The
introduction of this vaccine has decreased child mortality rates in the
country.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Varicella </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For the longest time, chicken pox was
just one of those diseases that parents and doctors alike accepted that a child
went through. But now, there is a vaccine to protect your child against chicken
pox. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Immunizations for adults </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There is a growing number of
immunizations that <b><a href="http://www.indianhealthcenter.org/">health care advisories</a></b> ask
adults to take. In fact, children are stronger than adults when it comes to
fighting diseases. When one of these childhood illnesses manifest in an adult,
it manifests in a stronger mutation and it can lead to complications and could
be fatal. Some adult immunizations are vaccinations for mumps, measles, rubella,
chicken pox and hepatitis.</span></span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Check with your doctor regularly </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The problem about virus and bacteria
is that they mutate. Research on these diseases has to be ongoing because as
soon as a vaccination against them is found, the virus starts mutating and becomes
immune to the vaccine. A different vaccine has to be developed to combat the
mutated vaccine. Scientists, doctors and social workers work hard to keep
people updated on the latest immunizations.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Be a responsible parent and adult and
get your child and the rest of your family immunized against diseases!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Reference: </span></span></h2>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/">http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/</a> </span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://umm.edu/programs/childrens/health/about/immunizations">http://umm.edu/programs/childrens/health/about/immunizations</a></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www2.aap.org/immunization/families/whyimmunize.html">http://www2.aap.org/immunization/families/whyimmunize.html</a></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108209661335851352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229078015823213315.post-1309725756879796582013-11-20T08:39:00.000-08:002015-06-25T04:17:32.782-07:00Congratulations to our 2013 American Indian Hero Vernon Medicine Cloud Assiniboine/Turtle Mountain Chippewa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Vernon Lee
Medicine Cloud currently works for the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara
Valley where he is the Grants and Contracts Analyst. He is currently the
President of the American Indian Alliance of Silicon Valley and is also a
Director for the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Management Corporation.
Vernon was recently added to the San Jose Police Chief's Community Advisory
Board as the liaison for the American Indian community. Vernon's credits
who he is and who he has become to his mother, the great Karen Lynn Medicine
Cloud, his grandmother, Lavina Loves Him, his grandfather, Orville Loves Him and
the almighty Creator.</span></span></div>
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more info please visit: <a href="http://www.kqed.org/community/heritage/americanindian/heroes/index.jsp" target="_blank">http://www.kqed.org/<wbr></wbr>community/heritage/<wbr></wbr>americanindian/heroes/index.<wbr></wbr>jsp</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="userContent" style="font-size: small;">Watch this video to learn more about him and the amazing work he's done for our community. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYqIit4yAfk" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYqIit4yAfk</a></span></span></div>
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