A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Recently there have been reports of whooping cough in surrounding areas: There are over 40 cases of whooping cough reported in the Watertown area and at least 2 cases in St. Lawrence county as of the 25th of July. There have also been recent outbreaks in Southwestern Ontario with approximately 240 cases reported since November 2011. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a vaccine preventable disease. However, children will need several doses before they are fully protected. Be sure that your children get their full series of the...
When someone — including a teenager - gets treatment for alcohol and substance abuse, it is standard practice to identify some of the reasons why they started using and the benefits they feel they get from these substances. This helps them reduce shame and best identify their triggers and areas to focus on. Among the research, most reasons for using alcohol fall into a few broad categories such as mood or personality enhancement, social reasons, and coping reasons. Reviewing personal motivations for using alcohol is often an “ah-ha” exper...
It is summertime again, and there are a large number of vessels on the waterways of Akwesasne. Going for a boat ride can be fun, but accidents can happen. You should be prepared. If you’re a passenger on a small vessel, here are some safety tips you should know: Make sure the operator has the proper number of lifejackets, and sufficient lifejackets of the right size for all people on board when you board the vessel. Whenever you’re on a boat, know where the lifejackets and survival craft are, and plan what to do in the event of an emergency. As...
Submitted by Frank David Kathleen M. Fairfield, MD, DrPH; Robert H. Fletcher, MD, MSc JAMA. 2002;287:3116-3126. Context Although vitamin deficiency is encountered infrequently in developed countries, inadequate intake of several vitamins is associated with chronic disease. Objective To review the clinically important vitamins with regard to their biological effects, food sources, deficiency syndromes, potential for toxicity, and relationship to chronic disease. Data Sources and Study Selection We searched MEDLINE for English-language articles...
During extremely hot and humid weather, anyone can suffer heat-related illness when their body is unable to compensate for the extreme temperatures and properly cool. But some groups are more vulnerable than others including young children, the elderly, people who exercise vigorously or who are involved in strenuous work outdoors for prolonged periods, individuals on medication and the chronically ill. There are a number of things that people can do to prevent heat-related illness: • Drink plenty of water and avoid liquids that contain a...
WHAT IS LYME DISEASE? Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. It is spread by the bite of a Western black legged tick, also known as the deer tick. On average, less than 10 cases per year are reported to Ottawa Public Health. However, that number is on the rise. The first sign of Lyme disease is usually a circular, red rash that slowly expands around the tick bite. A few weeks or even months later, it may cause joint pain and swelling, as well as heart problems. Public Health offices...
· Never keep large quantities of cash in your home — it can make you a target for thieves. Talk to your bank about direct deposit, so your monthly cheques are deposited directly into your chequing or savings account. Pre-authorized bill payments can also be arranged. · Think about storing valuables in a safety-deposit box. · Do not let anyone you don’t know into your home. Even if they are asking to use your telephone for a medical or personal emergency, offer to phone for them. Even if they claim to know you, or a member of your family...
Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to outdoor cooking and recreational fires. Annually, there are almost 3,800 Americans injured by gas or charcoal grill fires. (Source: CPSC) Summertime should be a time of fun and making happy memories. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following safety instructions will help everyone have a safe summer. Grill Safety * Propane and charcoal BBQ grills must only be used...
I will admit, the title made me laugh a little. I thought the title was funny because who is really thinking about Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, or PAHs? PAHs are everywhere; in the air we breathe, in our food off the grill, in our waterways, and in some of our seafood, and the list goes on and on and on. So now we all know there are substances that go by the abbreviation PAHs, but what are they exactly, and what does my grill have to do with it? Well, I am glad you asked – PAHs are a g...
The best way to keep fresh asparagus for a long while in the refrigerator is to slice off the stems and then stand them in a bowl with a couple of inches of water in the bottom. It keeps for a very long time this way. Add water as necessary. STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS Prep Time: 10 Min Cook Time: 10 Min Ready In: 20 Min Ingredients 2 pounds asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sesame oil Directions Bring a pot of lightly salted water to...
Summer weather is here and it’s time to unpack our shorts, skirts and swim wear. Many, however, are not as exciting as others to show some skin because of varicose veins. Varicose veins are rather common and most people do not suffer the medical complications associated with them. But varicose veins are sometimes not just a cosmetic issue. They can progress to a more serious form of vein (venous) disease called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI is a progressive disease that can result in increasingly serious signs and symptoms over t...
This simple sauté highlights the fresh flavor of fiddlehead ferns with a savory richness of browned garlic. Note that grapeseed or vegetable, not olive, oil is called for—you want a neutral, clean flavor that won’t compete with the delicate fiddleheads. Similarly, if you choose to use the garlic or shallot, slice them rather than finely chop or mince them—the bigger pieces will keep their flavor from overwhelming the pretty ferns. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. salt, plus more to taste...
When you suffer from a broken heart it feels like your world is coming to an end. The pain can be unbearable. It is hard to sleep, eat or concentrate. You wonder if you will be able to feel good or happy ever again. It can be especially devastating when a relationship you really care about ends unexpectedly. You can’t help remembering all the love you shared and your dream of happily ever after, sharing a life together. It is devastating to think that someone you loved was able to leave it all behind so easily while you are left wondering w...
As of 3:21PM April 24th 2012, 114,029 people are waiting for an organ. In New York Alone there are at least 10,000 people on that very list. Even in our own community we may know (someone) (one little girl) who is awaiting an organ or tissue transplant. With April being Donate Life Month, it is the time to raise awareness and enrollment in organ and tissue donation programs. With one organ donor able to save the lives of 8 people and one tissue donor able to improve the lives of 12 people, it...
• Be a non-smoker and avoid second-hand smoke. Don’t be fooled – any tobacco is harmful, including cigarillos, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, bidis, kreteks, pipes and waterpipes. • Keep a healthy body weight. Be active and eat well. We’re not saying you have to join a gym. Start getting active every day by taking the stairs, playing tag with your kids, walking to get a few groceries. While shopping, remember: choose more vegetables and fruit. Eat less red meat and processed meat, saturated fat and salt. • Know the risks of alcohol. Th...
You have been partying with your friends all night. It’s three in the morning; You remember talking with your friends. You remember dancing and laughing. You wake up and someone’s on top of you, You have it inside you right now. It kind of hurts. You’ve had one too many Twisted Teas. You think his name is Andrew, but you’re not really sure. You thought you would never be that girl, but there you are, in your drunken haze. You wake up the day after to an unfamiliar ceiling, some guy who smells like booze, AXE body spray and, well, somethi...
A struggling addict or alcoholic might ask: “How do I live without drugs and alcohol?” The proposition can be mind-boggling for someone who is still caught in the grip of addiction. Typically, the addict or alcoholic cannot even picture their life and what it would be like without self-medicating with drugs and alcohol. Furthermore, even if they could imagine such a life without chemicals, most of us do not want such a fairy tale existence. The idea of sobriety repels us, because we imagine that we will be miserable without our drug of cho...
Good communication is not rocket science. It’s also not ‘painting by numbers’ where people have to learn a set of techniques. It’s not enough to learn some skills. The key to good communication is not just having good communication skills, but also having self-awareness. Why do you react and behave the way you do? What motivates your actions? A cardinal problem at the root of conflict between people is the belief that the other person “makes you feel xyz”. Eleanor Roosevelt already stated “Nobody can make you feel inferior without your...
Raw Vegan Bagel 2 Cups Raw Organic Nuts ( brazil, almond, or any hard nut ). Soak 24 hours and rinse well before using. ¾ Cup Oil (olive, walnut, sunflower, or any other). ¾ Cup ground chia seed. 1/3 Cup Water. 1 Teaspoon each: sea salt, black pepper, fresh dill, Organic Baking Soda. ½ Teaspoon chipotle, chili, or cayenne pepper. 2 to 4 Raw Organic Celery Ribs. 3 Garlic cloves. 2 big onions 1 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast. Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until you are happy. Shape the batter into thin bagels that are about a...
SIMPLE DEEP BREATHING Begin with a full exhalation. You can’t inhale fully until you empty your lungs completely. It is also important to breathe in through your nose. Try this: Sit in a comfortable position with your hands on your knees. Relax your shoulders. On your next exhalation, breathe out slowly through your nose, counting to five. Tense your abdominal muscles, drawing in your diaphragm to help your lungs deflate. At the bottom of your breath, pause for two counts, then inhale slowly to the count of five. Expand your belly as you b...
A product legally marketed as herbal incense is a danger to our children. If your child is using the “legal bud” or the “fake weed” products, you should be concerned. You may be asking yourself what is this? Where are my kids getting this? And what do I need to know about it? Synthetic marijuana is a substance that anybody, including kids, are often able to purchase at stores, from friends and online. The process in making it involves the use of synthetic cannabinoids. These are lab-cre...
Today’s golden wheat fields differ from those cultivated by our ancestors. In the Huffington Post, Dr. Mark Hyman calls the modern grain “FrankenWheat,” a crop scientifically engineered over the past 50 years to contain what Hyman labels a Super Starch, a Super Gluten and a Super Drug. Super Starch Genetic manipulation and hybridization have led to the creation of “dwarf wheat,” Hyman explains. Designed to curb world hunger, these shorter, stubbier and higher yielding wheat plants are loaded with starch and gluten. The man who engineere...
Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or a loved one’s life. In daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation... This is for you, and for you to share with your wife, your children, everyone you know. After reading these 9 crucial tips, forward them to someone you care about. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in. 1. Tip fromTae Kwon Do : The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do! 2.. Learned this from a tourist g...
Vegetarians do not eat meat. Vegans do not eat meat, fish, or dairy. Raw Vegans do not eat meat, fish, dairy, genetically modified, non-organic, processed, cooked, or any type of fake dead ‘foods’. The Raw Vegan Lifestyle is practiced by people that wish to avoid or reverse mainstream diseases and health issues including cancer, diabetes, asthma, allergies, and other common health problems. It’s very easy to follow technically but can be very difficult to follow for people that have any type of emotional attachment to the mainstream Ameri...
When I crave old fashioned spaghetti and meatballs or lasagna, I make this raw vegan recipe because it makes me forget that I craved something that always makes me feel sleepy and causes me to gain excessive weight. I try to keep recipes around that help me to overcome traditional carnivore, junk food, processed food cravings that I was raised on. The flavor of the tomato sauce in this recipe is as intense as I want, all of my carnivore friends really enjoy this recipe, and we can eat as much...
