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Prevent Swine Flu~Good Advice

10-26-09
Ginger Harper

Information worth sharing...


Prevent Swine Flu - Good Advice

Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Saifee Hospital , Tata Memorial etc.. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).

The following message is given by him, I feel makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know.

The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).

2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected o ne. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4.. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*



5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

I suggest you pass this on to your entire e-list. You never know 20 who might pay attention to it - and STAY ALIVE because of it.


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Kraft Foods Foundation will donate money to feed the hungry

10-21-09
Ginger Harper

Watch this video and Kraft Foods Foundation will donate money to feed the hungry

More than 12,000 Kraft Foods employees recently participated in our first-ever global week of community service - "Make a Delicious Difference Week." Employees around the world created this video to help spread the volunteer spirit.

Each time it's viewed, the Kraft Foods Foundation will donate money to Feeding America to help provide five meals to those at risk of hunger -- up to 100,000 meals through the end of October 2009.

Check it out and pass it along!

Click on the link below, or copy and paste it into your browser:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6rpkyWck3A

Ginger of Southport

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Day with the family in Southport

10-17-09
Ginger Harper

Today was a family Day in Southport. We lost our Mother on Sunday of last week and and the family has been rallying around us. Tonight at Mama's house...we fed about 30 folks. These were family from all over the SE United States.

It is sad when it take this to bring the fmaily togerher. We usually get together for the 4th of July...but now this sad time...but a celebration of Mama's life..brings us together again.

Peace,

Ginger of Southport

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Prevent Strokes

10-15-09
Ginger Harper


This is very touchy to me right now. I lost my Mother in law on Sunday, due to a stroke..

Maybe this note will save someone you know.





STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters.... S. T. R.


STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics). She said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening

Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital -
(at 6:00 pm Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.

T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)

(i.e. It is sunny out today.)

R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

I have done my part. Will you?
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Reduced $15,100 for quick sale

10-15-09
Ginger Harper
110 Windemere Drive, BSL # 637296


SELLER HAS REDUCED $15,100

THIS HOUSE IS A MUST SEE!!

$199,900

Home is located on the 5th fairway of The Lakes Golf Course. Fenced in back yard, sprinkler system, double hung windows, vapor seal foundation. Interior has been very well maintained. New french doors going to back screened porch & deck, invisible screen door on front does not take away from the decorative glass door. Hot tub in master bedroom bath. Spacious living room w/fireplace, cathedral ceiling, recessed lighting. Seller is offering an AHS Home Warranty! Non smoking home.....
110 Windemere Drive Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Property Type: Single Family Company: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty
Bedrooms: 3 Agent Name: Ginger Harper
Square Feet: 1606 Agent Phone: (910) 798-1079
Baths: 2 Agent Email: gingerharper@seacoastrealty.com

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Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty
Direct: 9107981079
Toll Free: 8003467671
Cell: 9104706713

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