A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On April 30, 1999, Assembly of First Nations Grand Chief Phil Fontaine proclaimed the first Friday in May as “National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day”. The Akwesasne Diabetes Education Center would like to take this opportunity to increase awareness on this disease which can lead to many debilitating complications if not well controlled. However, with good control and actively managing diabetes, you can live a healthier life. Listed below is some helpful information on diabetes, if you are at risk, the signs and being active. Inf...
This program, Kidney Screening Program is a free health screening program offered by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). The program will give “at risk” individuals of the North Country an opportunity to detect early kidney disease. Massena, NY -- The National Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York and the Massena Memorial Hospital will be holding a free Kidney Screening at Massena Memorial Hospital’s Dialysis Center this Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 9:00am-12 noon. The program will give “at risk” individuals of the North Country an opportuni...
Makes 6 -8 servings Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced 3 stalks of celery, diced 3 carrots, peeled and diced (maybe just one from the Green food Box) Optional 1 - 3 garlic cloves, to taste 2 -3 pieces of chicken, preferably bone in (tastier) 1 bay leaf 2 boxes of chicken stock or broth 3 cups water 1/2 pound of noodles: egg noodles, broken spaghetti, broken linguine or whatever is in your cupboard (you can substitute potatoes for the pasta). 2 teaspoons oil Instructions: 1. Cook the vegetables: Add 1 teaspoon oil in your soup pan....
It is critical that any crisis responder prioritize their emotional well being. To successfully work in an emotional demanding profession, one must have an understanding of the consequences of that work. It is also important for caregivers not to detach from others in order to provide the best, most compassionate aid to families in crisis. There is a delicate balance to maintain indeed! Vicarious trauma is a natural reaction resulting from exposure to experiences and feelings of a traumatic event experienced by another person. Vicarious trauma...
As a normal part of the duties of an Environmental Health Officer (EHO), houses in Akwesasne are inspected on request. As a part of the inspection process the EHO looks at health and safety concerns in and around the home and makes recommendations on corrective actions the home owner can do to make their home and surrounding area as healthy as possible for them, their family and any visitors to their home. To date through both the EHO and the Community Health Representatives (CHRs) just over 600 houses have been assessed. Of these houses 100% w...
MOLLY IS NOT A SAFE DRUG If there is any drug out there that has a reputation different from reality, it must be the drug called “Molly”. You are likely to hear people tell you all kinds of reasons it is okay to take Molly. Here are some examples: Molly is a pure form of ecstasy, so it’s not dangerous to your health. Molly isn’t addictive and doesn’t have any negative side effects. Molly is safe to use and gives you a safe high. If someone is trying to convince you to try a drug you should be suspicious. When you find out the truth about Mol...
Swedish Meatballs 3 lbs. ground beef 1 white onion, diced 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs ½ cup fresh chopped flat leaf parsley 2 tsp. coarse ground salt 1 tsp. coarse ground pepper GRAVY 4 Tbsp. all purpose flour 2 10.5oz. Cans. Beef consommé/broth 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 cups milk 1 tsp. coarse ground salt 1 tsp coarse ground pepper 12 oz. medium egg noodles, cooked according to directions ¼ cup butter 3 tbsp. fresh chopped flat leaf parsley DIRECTIONS Thoroughly mix together ground beef, diced onion, eggs, br...
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can cause serious illness in infants, children and adults. The disease usually starts with cold-like symptoms and maybe a mild cough or fever. After 1 to 2 weeks, severe coughing can begin. Unlike the common cold, pertussis can become a series of coughing fits that continues for weeks. In infants, the cough can be minimal or not even there. Infants may have a symptom known as “apnea.” Apnea is a pause in the child’s breathing pattern. Pertussis is most...
Heart to Heart, Akwesasne’s fitness center held an open house on Wednesday March 6, running all day. In the morning CKON did a remote broadcast and throughout the day there were demonstrations, which included 30-minute spin classes, Zumba, and a “functional boot camp” which focuses on bodyweight exercises. Speaking about the open house, Roger Allen, Heart to Heart’s General Manager said, “this is to promote health and wellness, and we try to do two a year.” In addition to the classes off...
High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. There are often no symptoms until the heart, arteries, and other organs are already damaged. Once you develop hypertension, you generally have it for life. If untreated, hypertension can worsen over time. High blood pressure increases the risk for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure and death, according to the National Institutes of Health’s Report. WHAT DO THE NUMBERS MEAN? Blood pressure is the force of blood moving through your arteries, and is measured with two numbers. T...
Did you know... • 1 in 3 seniors fall every year. Half of seniors who fall do so repeatedly. • 1 in 4 falls result in injuries, including sprains, fractures and even death. • Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury among Canadians over 65. • Many older people who survive falls never fully recover. They face chronic pain and reduced mobility to the point where they lose their independence and enjoyment of life. • Many seniors who fall live with an ongoing fear of another fall. • Falls are a serious burden on Canada’s health care c...
The Attawapiskat First Nation and the International Indian Treaty Council have sought the support of the United Nations to stop C-38 and C-45. They state that the Harper government failed in their Duty to Consult as guaranteed by the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Canadian Constitution Act. In their request for consideration under the ‘Early Warning/ Urgent Action Procedures’ of UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), they argue in part that C-45 “removed fish habitat protections” and “ch...
When someone you care about hurts you, you can hold on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge - or embrace forgiveness and move forward. By Mayo Clinic staff Nearly everyone has been hurt by the actions or words of another. Perhaps your mother criticized your parenting skills, your colleague sabotaged a project or your partner had an affair. These wounds can leave you with lasting feelings of anger, bitterness or even vengeance — but if you don’t practice forgiveness, you might be the one who pays most dearly. By embracing for...
The North Country Healthy Heart Network’s Fit Pix Program announces that Twinleaf Fresh Express and Bear’s Den Restaurant now offer more fruits, vegetables, whole grain, and lean protein on their menus. The goal of the partnership is to make it easier for people in Franklin County to find delicious, smart choices at their favorite restaurants. Now it is possible to walk in to the Bear’s Den and order incredibly fresh entrée-sized salad with fun and tasty toppings, or to let a child choose a meal from Cubby’s Menu (their kids menu) and feel sur...
By Joan Wescott, Pharmacist Reprinted from Kawenni:ios Energy drinks, like Red Bull, Rock Star and Monster, are very popular. They contain large doses of caffeine or guarana, a plant, which contains large amounts of caffeine. The amount of caffeine in a serving of an energy drink can range from 75 milligrams to over 200 milligrams. Compare this to 34 milligrams in Coke and 55 milligrams in Mountain Dew per serving. Remember to always check serving size as a can may actually contain two servings and thus have twice the amount of caffeine listed...
We all pick up emotional burdens of varying weights and sizes while growing through life. Many eventually fall by the wayside, some we learn to live with, while others are more like a thorn in one’s heart, or worse, causing enough pain and anguish to impact the quality of life. It is always worthwhile to attempt minimizing or eliminating such emotional impediments to living a happier life, though for many people the need to do so is vital to being able to comfortably move forward in life at all. Different emotional burdens affect each of us i...
Frostbite occurs when the skin is exposed to cold temperatures. The formation of ice crystals in the skin and blood vessels can lead to severe tissue injury and even tissue death. The first symptoms are a “pins and needles” sensation followed by numbness. Later the area becomes insensitive. The skin will become pale and may feel hard. Any part of the body may be affected but hands, feet, nose, face, and ears are the most vulnerable. Hypothermia occurs when exposed to cold temperatures; your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be pro...
Ingredients 1 can (10 oz/284 mL) CAMPBELL’S® Condensed Low Fat Cream of Chicken Soup 1 soup can 1% milk 3/4 (175 mL) cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 1 1/2 tsp (7mL) chili powder 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) mixture of red and green pepper strips, chopped onion 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen corn 4 (about 1 lb/500 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Tex Mex cheese (or Cheddar and Monterey Jack mixture) Directions 1. Mix soup, milk, rice and chili powder in shallow 2 qt (2 L) baking dish. Spread evenly with ve...
When you think about it, New Year’s resolutions are out of sync with the “take it one-day-at-a-time” Twelve Step philosophy. At the old year’s end, we promise ourselves that next year, we will be better, do more, and eat less. We strive for improvement, even perfection, thinking that we will be happy and content if only we can achieve the often out-of-reach goals we set for ourselves. As is often said at Twelve Step meetings, “There are two days in every week we have no control over: yesterday and tomorrow. Today is the only day we can chang...
Most people and most families experience increased stress around the holidays. For families where there is addiction and/or where there is addiction recovery, holiday get-togethers can be especially difficult. Active addiction carries its own trauma in family holidays, with acting out, self-perpetuating conflicts, and self-imposed or family-imposed exile of the addict from the family. Family members erroneously believe that once the drinking/drugging stops, that holidays will be smooth sailing from then on. Recovery in the family, especially ea...
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it’s no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. Tips...
Losing a loved one at any time of the year is hard but losing a love one near or during the holidays is especially difficult. The Wholistic Health and Wellness program would like to give some tips for families and friends of those who have had a loss. We hope this article will help get you through the holidays. Some people say, “I just want to pull the covers over my head. I don’t want to think about buying presents. I don’t want to think about cooking. I don’t even want to make coffee in the morning.” The first thing to remember is that ther...
Submitted by Carrie Jacobs VETERANS AND EPILEPSY WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common form of injury in servicemen and women returning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). It is the leading injury among these servicemen and women. Post-Traumatic Epilepsy (PTE) is a seizure disorder that is caused by TBI. The Risk of PTE increases with the severity of the TBI. There are available resources to help veterans and family members receive accurate information regarding PTE and TBI. 1.64...
On behalf of the National Eye Institute American Indians and Alaskan Natives with diabetes are at higher risk of losing vision or going blind from it. Spread the word that people with diabetes should have a dilated eye exam at least once a year to detect vision problems early. Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Increase Among U.S. Population Number is projected to increase to approximately 11 million people by 2030 Diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States. In addition, another 79 million people are estimated to have pre-diabetes,...
First aid for epilepsy is basically simple. The goal is to keep the person safe until the seizure stops naturally by itself. It is important for the public to know how to respond to all seizures, including the most noticeable kind—generalized tonic-clonic seizures, or convulsions. When providing seizure first aid for generalized tonic-clonic seizures, these are the key things to remember: Call an ambulance if possible. Keep calm and reassure other people who may be nearby. Don’t hold the person down or try to stop his movements. Time the sei...
