A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Snow and ice create a hazardous situation for everyone but especially for seniors and people with disabilities. Shoveling and using salt, sand or other substances with ice melting properties will help reduce the potential for slip and fall incidents, which can and do cause serious injuries. Safe snow shoveling requires proper preparation, the right tools, good technique and knowledge. PREPARATION Talk to your doctor about this activity and your health status before winter season arrives. THINK TWICE IF YOU: -have had a heart attack or have...
Raised on a wildlife reserve in Alaska, 15-year old Garrett was interested in the dietary habits of their animals. After the tragic death of his mother, Garrett s father decided to home-school his son and assigned a book written by Dr. Max Gerson that proposes a direct link between diet and a cure for cancer. Fascinated, Garrett embarks on a cross-country road trip to investigate The Gerson Therapy. He meets with scientists, doctors and cancer survivors who reveal how it is in the best interest of the multi-billion dollar medical industry to...
Continued from last week... Seek out a depression specialist If there are no health problems that are causing your teenager’s depression, ask your doctor to refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist who specializes in children and adolescents. Depression in teens can be tricky, particularly when it comes to treatment options such as medication. A mental health professional with advanced training and a strong background treating adolescents is the best bet for your teenager’s best care. When choosing a specialist, always get your chi...
Teenage depression isn’t just bad moods and occasional melancholy. Depression is a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Left untreated, teen depression can lead to problems at home and school, drug abuse, self-loathing—even irreversible tragedy such as homicidal violence or suicide. Fortunately, teenage depression can be treated, and as a concerned parent, teacher, or friend, there are many things you can do to help. You can start by learning the symptoms of depression and expressing concern when you spot warning signs...
Emmy Mitchell and Debbie Francis opened their Tsitewatenikonhrakwata:ko – Native Connections Home Detox on Nov. 23, 2011 and to date have seen a total of 14-patients seeking treatment for their various problems. “In November there was a community member who posted about their son who had been missing for 22-days, so Emmy and her sister-in-law went to help find him and bring him home,” said Debbie Francis. “Emmy brought him into her home and brought others in to help him go through the whole withdrawal process.” Since then Emmy Mitchell...
Contintued from last week... Processed Food “Rebates” Dominate School Cafeterias Soda manufacturers are not the only ones scheming for a permanent share of your child’s diet. In an article published on La Vida Locavore, Ed Bruske revealed, possibly for the first time, that manufacturers of sugar-laden processed foods pay “rebates” (aka “kickbacks”) to food service companies that serve school districts across the United States. Bruske obtained documents under the Freedom of Information Act that revealed more than 100 companies paid rebates to Ch...
By Dr. Mercola Soda, which is loaded with sugar primarily in the form of high fructose corn syrup, is a leading contributor to the rising rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases facing Americans. So when I say that drinking a can of soda is just as bad for you as smoking a cigarette (and maybe even worse) it is not an exaggeration. Drinking soda is in many ways worse for you than smoking, and it is only because of massive marketing campaigns from the industry that these sugary beverages are deemed acceptable for our...
ACTIVITIES: Come visit Kanonhkwat`sher:io and check our display of posters, pamphlets and information. If you want to participate in our contest, read “HIV/AIDS FACTS” below . We will be at Kanonhkwat`sheri:io to ask a basic question, if you answer correctly your name will be put in the ballot box, you may be eligible for a terrific prize! CKON will ask questions from 10am to 2pm on Dec. 1st. So make sure to read the article below. You could win some great prizes! School activities grade 4-6: Poster Contest-prize: IPOD Grades 7th and 8th & Co-...
Cooking equipment is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries. Whether you are cooking the family holiday dinner or a snack for the children, practicing safe cooking behaviors will help keep you and your family safe. •Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. •Use turkey fryers outdoors away from buildings and items that can catch fire. •Never use a turkey fryer in a garage or on a wooden deck. It’s a recipe for serious injury or even death to wear loose clothing (especially hanging sleeves...
The Wholistic Health and Wellness Program (Tekanikonrahwa:kon) would like to inform the community about the steps that are taken when someone wants or needs help. Staff and client’s responsibilities: Client: You make the call. It’s the most important step you will make. If you think or know you need Detox) then go to the Withdrawal Management Services in Cornwall at 510 Second Street East (613-938-8506) WHW Staff: Information will be taken for Initial Contact (it is important that a client provides WHW with a valid phone number) WHW Staff: You...
We know that acts of genocide were perpetrated on our people because we refused to be separated from our lands. Tremendous harm was done by those who would prevent us from speaking or learning our language; by those who would prevent us from practicing our ancient rituals, our healing and doctoring ceremonies, our celebrations, our condolences. The spiritual cloak that was our shield from unrelenting grief and loss from one generation to another was torn from us leaving us vulnerable to what sci...
A woman tells of her ex-husband, who became hooked on painkillers and muscle relaxants for years. “He could not hold a job, and we lost our house, our credit, and our friends. We tried counseling and drug treatment centers, both in-patient and out-patient, but nothing worked.” The man continued his addiction, becoming creative in finding doctors from out of state and even out of the country who would ship him pills. Finally, for her own sanity and the safety of their two children, the woman left him. Here is her description of her hus...
Why do people do things that they know are harmful? The next time you go to the grocery store and see an elderly man pulling an oxygen bottle behind him with the tubes going into his nostrils at the same time he is smoking a cigarette, stop and think. Why is he doing something that he knows is the cause of his inability to breathe well? It doesn’t make sense, does it? That very man would probably advise others not to smoke while at the same time be unable to correct his own problem. Have you ever sat in an ice-cream parlor and seen an e...
Well, here I am again with the same article. You are possibly wondering why? I made a mistake in a word not misspelled but used the wrong word. Sometimes I do this, just so I know people are reading these articles. I also received a couple calls about wanting to know if I could put who is responsible for what. So here it is broken down. I hope this helps. The Wholistic Health and Wellness Program would like to inform the community about the steps that are taken when someone wants or needs help. WHW Staff and client’s responsibilities: C...
The Wholistic Health and Wellness Program would like to inform the community about the steps that are taken when someone wants or needs help. • You make the call. It’s the most important step you will make. If you think or know you need Detox then go to the Withdrawal Management Services in Cornwall at 510 Second Street East (613-938-8506) • Information will be taken for Initial contract • You will be given an appointment • An assessment will be completed covering the areas Identifying Data, Presenting Problems, Medical Status, Major life Fact...
Prostate cancer starts in the cells of the prostate gland. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. Its main function is to make part of the liquid (seminal fluid) that mixes with sperm from the testicles to make Causes of prostate cancer There is no single cause of prostate cancer, but some factors increase the risk of developing it: • age - being older than 65 • family history of prostate cancer • African ancestry Obesity, physical inactivity, eating a diet high in fat, and working with a metal called cadmium are being studi...
I know my kid child is using: Get focused Start talking Set limits Monitor Get outside help 1. Get focused The first step is to get focused Sit down relax and take time to breathe then: Talk with your spouse/partner: you want to present a united front to your child Prepare to be called a hypocrite: Kids may challenge you about your current or past use. Don’t get diverted, the issue here and now is their use, their health, and their safety. It’s not about your past, it’s about their future. Gather any evidence: Prior to having the conve...
Massena’s football team was defeated last Friday night against the Tupper Lake Lumberjacks by a score of 36-12. Josh Blanchard led the defensive line with eight tackles and two assists. Cody Coggeshall and Troy Myers made five tackles apiece with one assist. Justin Bestor and Jordan Hart (sack) each made four tackles. Troy Myers put the Raiders on the scoreboard in the 4th quarter with a 15 yard run. He finished the game with 30 yards passing and 35 yards rushing. Mitchell sprinted the ball 1...
If you think your child is using, here are 5 steps recommended: Ask Look for signs: Learn the risk factors that may make your child especially vulnerable Learn why teens use Parents need to know 1. First Step: Ask • Plan your conversation Friends, call a teacher, coach and communicate concerns • Know what you are going to ask It can be easier to start by talking about friends Learn what they know/think they know • Find the right time to ask When you can really talk, not “on the run” If you think your child might be using, the first step to t...
EASY OLIVE OIL, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA This dish can be eaten at room temperature or as a cold salad. Any type of twisty or unusually shaped pasta works well. Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 10 Min Ready In: 25 Min 8 servings Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta 1 pint cherry tomatoes or 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips salt and pepper to taste Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10...
Lightning is caused by the attraction between positive and negative charges in the atmosphere, resulting in the buildup and discharge of electrical energy. This rapid heating and cooling of the air produces the shock wave that results in thunder. During a storm, raindrops can acquire extra electrons, which are negatively charged. These surplus electrons seek out a positive charge from the ground. As they flow from the clouds, they knock other electrons free, creating a conductive path. This path follows a zigzag shape that jumps between clumps...
Positive attitude helps to cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to avoid worry and negative thinking. If you adopt it as a way of life, it will bring constructive changes into your life, and makes them happier, brighter and more successful. With a positive attitude you see the bright side of life, become optimistic and expect the best to happen. It is certainly a state of mind that is well worth developing and strengthening. Positive attitude manifests in the following ways:...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has initiated a new program aimed at helping community members improve the health of their homes. Doing so will lead to healthier people. The Healthy Homes Initiative (HHI), is a program being implemented by the Healthy Homes Initiative Project Team working with a number of representatives of various departments within MCA. The project team will consist of; Project Manager – Darcy Jackson Construction Manager – Ben Benedict Environmental Health Officer – Keith Smith Housing Inspector – Norman Peters How the Progr...
A Self-Test For Teenagers YES NO 1. Do you use alcohol or other drugs to build self-confidence? 2. Do you ever drink or get high immediately after you have a problem at home or at school? 3. Have you ever missed school due to alcohol or other drugs? 4. Does it bother you if someone says that you use too much alcohol or other drugs? 5. Have you started hanging out with a heavy drinking or drug using crowd? 6. Are alcohol or other drugs affecting your reputation? 7. Do you feel guilty or bummed out after using alcohol or other drugs? 8. Do you...
Heat Stroke The next few days are going to be very hot and humid, which is very dangerous to specific groups of people. The elderly are specifically at risk. Others at risk are infants, pre-schoolers, children, outdoor workers and athletes. To prevent heat stroke: •Stay indoors in a cool or air-conditioned room on extremely hot days. •Drink plenty of fluids, avoid strenuous work or sport activities during intense sunlight hours, which are 10am to 3pm. For more info, call MCA Community Health Nurses at 613-575-2341 HEAT RELATED CONDITIONS HEA...
