The controversy about the installation of Smart Meters by B. C. Hydro continues. Their experts insist there is little no danger with a lot of advantages for everybody
Other experts disagree claiming that these meters which release RF radiation are threatening the health of thousands of adults and children.
Who is telling the truth? The article, "Smart Meters: What are the Risks?" by Jim Waugh in the winter 2011/2012 edition of Health Action presents some sobering information as well as references to more material on You Tube as well as the Citizens for Safe Technology at their web site www.citizensfor safetechnology.org to help help you decide
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Protect Yourself From Lung Disease!
If you're one of Canada's baby boomers (35 years or older) your lungs could at at risk of lung disease or COPD.
According to a special information feature in the Nov. 15, 2011 edition of The Globe and Mail one in four of Canadians in this age group could be a risk of this disease. This finding was originally published in the British medical journal The Lancet.
According to the newspaper article the study found that "the average 35 year-old woman is more than three times as likely to get COPD than breast cancer during her lifetime and the average 35-year-old man is at three times greater risk of developing COPD than prostate cancer."
Two of the most promising protections against this disease according to the article are to give up smoking to exercise regularly as well as to follow their doctor's advice regarding vaccination for flu and pneumonia.
For more information see the feature "One in four baby boomers at risk for COPD in the Globe and Mail in the Globe Life section.
According to a special information feature in the Nov. 15, 2011 edition of The Globe and Mail one in four of Canadians in this age group could be a risk of this disease. This finding was originally published in the British medical journal The Lancet.
According to the newspaper article the study found that "the average 35 year-old woman is more than three times as likely to get COPD than breast cancer during her lifetime and the average 35-year-old man is at three times greater risk of developing COPD than prostate cancer."
Two of the most promising protections against this disease according to the article are to give up smoking to exercise regularly as well as to follow their doctor's advice regarding vaccination for flu and pneumonia.
For more information see the feature "One in four baby boomers at risk for COPD in the Globe and Mail in the Globe Life section.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Navigational Listening-- Use It!
Learning the skills of navigational listening when somebody is talking to you can help you to quickly analyze what the other person is trying to tell you.
Needless to say this can protect you from a lot of trouble --especially nowadays when it comes to financial issues.
For more information on this critical skill click on www.creatingwe.com
Needless to say this can protect you from a lot of trouble --especially nowadays when it comes to financial issues.
For more information on this critical skill click on www.creatingwe.com
Friday, December 2, 2011
Combating Osteoarthritis
That is the title of the feature article in the November Alive by Sara Henderson ND and she points out , in addition to ways to fight it, that some 50 percent of persons over the age of 50 suffer from this health problem.
She also highlights some effective non pharmaceutical treatments, which of course only mask symptoms. These are Glucosamine/Chrondroitin, Type II Collagen and Eggshell Membrane.
As she says these, especially, are all promising non-pharmaceutical optins for treating and managing osteoarthrthritis -- which is often made worse by other pharmaceutical medications for treating asthma and pulmonary lung disease.
For more information check out this interesting and informative article. And then, remember what my old swim coach used to tell me, "If you only read about it, but don't master the swim strokes you are still going to drown."
The same thing is true with health care knowledge.
She also highlights some effective non pharmaceutical treatments, which of course only mask symptoms. These are Glucosamine/Chrondroitin, Type II Collagen and Eggshell Membrane.
As she says these, especially, are all promising non-pharmaceutical optins for treating and managing osteoarthrthritis -- which is often made worse by other pharmaceutical medications for treating asthma and pulmonary lung disease.
For more information check out this interesting and informative article. And then, remember what my old swim coach used to tell me, "If you only read about it, but don't master the swim strokes you are still going to drown."
The same thing is true with health care knowledge.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Thwarting Surveillance Operatives
If you're concerned about the possibility that some business competitors ( or other persons) might be following you or some of your staff there are things you can do to detect and thwart such efforts.
One thing is to check your tail lights once in a while. If anybody wants to tail you especially at night or during the early hours they might resort to things like drilling a small hole in one (or all ) of your tail lights.
Such a small hole will create a white beacon that others can use to track your vehicle much easier -- especially at night.
In addition to this nasty little trick surveillance operatives to track your movements through GPS devices. So it would not hurt to have your vehicle or vehicles checked periodically for any signs of this on your vehicle or vehicles.
In addition to these two checks, when actually driving around stay aware of your surroundings and aware of any other vehicles that seem to be staying the same distance behind your for long periods of time for no apparent reason.
If you do notice any pull aside in a calm manner to let the other vehicle pass and get a picture of the vehicle with license number (and a picture of the driver if possible) as it passes you.
One thing is to check your tail lights once in a while. If anybody wants to tail you especially at night or during the early hours they might resort to things like drilling a small hole in one (or all ) of your tail lights.
Such a small hole will create a white beacon that others can use to track your vehicle much easier -- especially at night.
In addition to this nasty little trick surveillance operatives to track your movements through GPS devices. So it would not hurt to have your vehicle or vehicles checked periodically for any signs of this on your vehicle or vehicles.
In addition to these two checks, when actually driving around stay aware of your surroundings and aware of any other vehicles that seem to be staying the same distance behind your for long periods of time for no apparent reason.
If you do notice any pull aside in a calm manner to let the other vehicle pass and get a picture of the vehicle with license number (and a picture of the driver if possible) as it passes you.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Create A Picture of That Person!
One of the best ways the average citizen can help to fight crime is to create vivid descriptions for the police; all too often they fail at this however.
I heard of one bank manager who distorted her description of the bank robber so badly that when the police finally caught the man they had a man who was the complete opposite of the bank manager's description.
Having a rifle pointed at your head can do things like that to you, but your skills at painting accurate pictures of criminals can be developed with a little practice.
Like anything else it is just like learning to ride a bicycle. The first few attempts you're pretty wobbly -- but with practice you can get better.
One of these ways to build this skills is to make it a habit to try and create a mental picture of that man or woman who just passed you on the sidewalk. How tall was he ? What was her hair style?
You won't be able to do this with everyone you meeting of course but whenever you can observe people discretely as they approach and pass (don't stare at or make eye contact with the person)
and you will get better and better at being able to recreate images of people.
This is a skill they could make you a valuable crime fighter one day.
And of course if you have artistic skills and are able to recreate this person in a sketch it would be even better.
I heard of one bank manager who distorted her description of the bank robber so badly that when the police finally caught the man they had a man who was the complete opposite of the bank manager's description.
Having a rifle pointed at your head can do things like that to you, but your skills at painting accurate pictures of criminals can be developed with a little practice.
Like anything else it is just like learning to ride a bicycle. The first few attempts you're pretty wobbly -- but with practice you can get better.
One of these ways to build this skills is to make it a habit to try and create a mental picture of that man or woman who just passed you on the sidewalk. How tall was he ? What was her hair style?
You won't be able to do this with everyone you meeting of course but whenever you can observe people discretely as they approach and pass (don't stare at or make eye contact with the person)
and you will get better and better at being able to recreate images of people.
This is a skill they could make you a valuable crime fighter one day.
And of course if you have artistic skills and are able to recreate this person in a sketch it would be even better.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Don't Get Too Excited About Medical Claims
No! Don't get too excited about the claims of medical scientists when they boast of their great advances in medical science and how through the unerring power of science are going create a race of people that scoffs at the idea of living a mere 100 years.
In her book Writing Well Laurie Rozakis, Ph.D. have created a pretty accurate picture medical science progress as a whole (There have of course been some individual marvelous and beneficial medical accomplishments).
Here is how she described "The Short History of Medicine":
2000 B.C. Here, eat this root.
1000 A.D. That root is heathen. Here, say this
prayer.
1850 A.D. That prayer is superstition. Here,
Drink this potion.
1940 A. D. That potion is snake oil. Here, take
this pill.
1985 A. D. This pill is ineffective. Here, take
this antibiotic.
2000 A. D. This antibiotic is artificial. Here,
take this root.
So, the best way to increase your longevity is to eat nutritious food and get plenty of exercise. Ask Dr. Oz.
In her book Writing Well Laurie Rozakis, Ph.D. have created a pretty accurate picture medical science progress as a whole (There have of course been some individual marvelous and beneficial medical accomplishments).
Here is how she described "The Short History of Medicine":
2000 B.C. Here, eat this root.
1000 A.D. That root is heathen. Here, say this
prayer.
1850 A.D. That prayer is superstition. Here,
Drink this potion.
1940 A. D. That potion is snake oil. Here, take
this pill.
1985 A. D. This pill is ineffective. Here, take
this antibiotic.
2000 A. D. This antibiotic is artificial. Here,
take this root.
So, the best way to increase your longevity is to eat nutritious food and get plenty of exercise. Ask Dr. Oz.
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