RE: [TMIC] TAMIFLU....and....ANTIOXIDANTS
Here in Holland is also a small outbreak of the new flew. But, because flew is a illness the most of us already head, it seams in practice that the mexican flew is a mild one. Only the youngest generation and the oldest and people with other illnesses gets the Tamiflu here, people who normaly gets a flew shot are given now also for the Mexican flew. For all the other it is e few days in bed if they get it. At the same time the group who gets the flew, has a better resistance for all this kinds a flew in the future, like the group born before 1957 . Wim from Holland From: roseofr...@aol.com Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 16:03:25 -0400 To: tmic-list@eskimo.com CC: roseofr...@aol.com Subject: [TMIC] TAMIFLUandANTIOXIDANTS Tamiflu linked to bizarre reactions Dear Friend, It's yet another case of the cure being worse than the disease. In the UK, more than half of the kids who have taken Tamiflu -- the antibiotic weapon of choice to combat the H1N1 virus -- have experienced side effects. Although most of these side effects have been minor (such as stomach cramps and nausea), as many as one in five of these kid have had disturbing, neuropsychiatric reactions to the drug. Reports say that kids have had an inability to think clearly, have suffered from nightmares, and have behaved strangely. Unfortunately, these reactions are nothing new. The dangers of Tamiflu are well-documented. It's even been linked to the deaths of some children and teenagers. It's really no wonder. The drug is not just an antibiotic, like so many assume it is -- it's a neuraminidase inhibitor that blocks viral enzymes that can assist the flu virus in infecting the respiratory tract. In the U.S., the FDA has acknowledged that there have been as many as 1,800 reports of kids experiencing abnormal behavior when they're given Tamiful. In Japan, they've actually banned the use of Tamiflu by kids. But because the UK is in such a cold panic over swine flu, they're handing out Tamiflu like candy. Believe it or not, there's even a telephone hotline and website where people can order a prescription without having to consult a doctor. So far, as many as 150,000 people have been prescribed the drug in this manner. No wonder so many kids are having so many side effects. At the first sign of a runny nose or a headache, their parents are pumping them full of Tamiflu, thanks to Dr. Web. All of these risks in order to reduce the flu symptoms by less than two days. That's right: according to the makers of Tamiflu, clinical tests have shown that the drug only has the ability to reduce the duration of symptoms by about 36 hours. It just doesn't add up. Pop goes the antioxidants If you're looking for an antioxidant boost, you might want to head to the movies. After all, this is where you'd be likely to eat lots of popcorn, which, according to a new study, has a hefty dose of antioxidants. Who knew you could battle cancer while taking in a matinee? Researchers at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania examined whole-grain snacks and cereals (not the sugary death bombs that I'm always warning you about) and found them to be just as rich in polyphenols as they are in fiber. Originally, it was thought that the high fiber content in these foods was what made them such effective weapons against cancer and heart disease. Turns out it's really a double-whammy of fiber and polyphenols. Raisin bran packed the biggest antioxidant punch, weighing in at a whopping 524 milligrams of antioxidants per serving. The surprise is that the antioxidant content is found in the grains that these foods are made from. Researchers found that popcorn is the king of antioxidant content when it comes to snack foods, so munch on... just go easy on that movie-theater liquid they call butter. Always giving your brain some healthy snacks to chew on, William Campbell Douglass II, M.D. _ Windows werkt zelfs voor je studie http://www.windows.nl/Theme.aspx?id=2
Re: [TMIC] Fw: Sad news
Hi Cindy, I do remember Rick.I've been on the list since late 1995.Many members have passed away;they are all missed. Cheryl in Easthampton,MA. --- On Thu, 9/10/09, Cindy McLeroy cindymcle...@socal.rr.com wrote: From: Cindy McLeroy cindymcle...@socal.rr.com Subject: [TMIC] Fw: Sad news To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 7:58 PM I sent this note to the Southern CA TM support group. It was suggested that I send it to the list as some of you might remember Rick from some years back when he participated in the TMIC group. He was such an integral part of our group and we will miss him greatly. Cindy McLeroy Hi everyone, it is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I have to share with you that Rick Steele past away last week. He was such a great friend to me and I know that many of you benefited from all of his medical knowledge at our support group meetings. Rick was one of the original members of our group and he will be greatly missed. He was a very kind caring man and gave of himself in many ways to help others. Sympathy cards can be sent to Rick's partner: Bob Hopkins 11739 Eddleston Drive Northridge, CA 91326 If you would like to honor Rick, it would be wonderful if you could send a donation to : The Transverse Myelitis Association Paula Lazzeri, Treasurer 10105 167th PL NE Redmond, WA 98052-3125 Please be sure to mention Rick's name. Cindy McLeroy
[TMIC] Death
TM'ers, I have only been on this website about a year, but lately it seems that we are losing several members.Maybe Frank can weigh in on this one.Are these people dying because of TM, or is it that they have had it for so many years and they are elderly? Or is it because TM brings on other complications? What do you all know about this? I am really getting concerned. Janice
Re: [TMIC] Death
*Hi Janice, * ** *I think that we have to remember that just because one has TM doesn't mean that one is immune from all of the other diseases and disorders that are out there. Hypertension, diabetes, cancers, sudden illness, accidents, etc. Then too, we age, and with aging often come other health concerns.* ** *Gracie* On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 1:01 PM, Janice jan...@centurytel.net wrote: TM'ers, I have only been on this website about a year, but lately it seems that we are losing several members.Maybe Frank can weigh in on this one.Are these people dying because of TM, or is it that they have had it for so many years and they are elderly? Or is it because TM brings on other complications? What do you all know about this? I am really getting concerned. Janice
Re: [TMIC] Death
*I think that we have to remember that just because one has TM doesn't mean that one is immune from all of the other diseases and disorders that are out there. Hypertension, diabetes, cancers, sudden illness, accidents, etc. Then too, we age, and with aging often come other health concerns.* I couldn't have said it better. Personally, After TM came to me, I stopped climbing mountains, sailing, bicycling, and making long luscious love. Constant pain and allodynia from my lower neck down to the bottoms of my feet gets in the way of a normal life. I was unable to play the piano, violin, french-horn, guitar, ukulele, and afew other instruments that help reduce stress. I lost the ability to write stories and use the keyboard easily. I type around four words per minute now, and make many mistakes because my fingers don't go and land where I want them to. I started gaining weight from the therapeutic Prednisone. My weight gain caused The Metabolic Syndrome including high blood pressure, high lipids, abdominal lipidocyte multiplication and Diabetes. All these diseases just from one little attack of TM. Take Care, F
RE: [TMIC] Death
TM affects everyone differently. I was diagnosed with diabetes, type II, within a year of TM and it made me stop and realize that I had to take the best care of myself as I could. I eat completely differently than I used to. I had heart surgery last year, and my cholesterol was not high, nor did I have high blood pressure. I smoked, plain and simple. My sugar is totally under control, my total cholesterol is 119 and my hdl is higher than my ldl. I do drink wine, my favorite vice, and that is about all I do that my docs may frown upon. I was told that once you have a spinal cord injury, you must take the best care of yourself that you can because you are more susceptible to other diseases, that being said, it doesn't mean that we all can't live a very long, productive life, we just have to work harder at it. I go to a gym, and have a personal trainer. I cannot do what able bodied people do, but I continue to try and find that if I don't go, I feel worse. I fatigue much easier. I don't enjoy exercise, it is a necessary evil for me. It not only helps with my muscles, it helps to control my stress and my sugar. I say if you can move it, do it! I also eat food that is nutritious and low on the glycemic index. I try and eat nothing that is not healthy. I do eat chocolate and snacks, they are controlled and good quality. I do realize that it is more expensive to eat this way, I just eat less and find that I get as much as my body needs. I don't get colds or sick often. I think I have only had 5 colds in the last 11+ years that I have had TM and that number may be high. Lori
[TMIC] from http://spinalcord.org/
Police in Palo Alto, Calif. say a man in his 60s with gray hair and a beard and using a motorized wheelchair held up the Wachovia Bank branch with a handgun. According to witnesses, the man's legs were wrapped in bandages, his right leg was sticking straight out and he may have escaped in a lift-equipped Ford van. Police say they are not sure if the man really was in a wheelchair or if it was just a deceptive prop. This sounds more exciting than mousing a cursor around the screen Alton
[TMIC] For the Club
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Re: [TMIC] Death
Frank, I had no idea you were such a talented man before TM. You were and are very impressive.I am sorry for the other problems that have occurred. Life just isn't fair - even to good people. You and Grace have calmed my fears. Thank you. Janice - Original Message - From: fr...@franksheldon.com To: Grace M. grace...@gmail.com; Janice jan...@centurytel.net Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 3:44 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Death *I think that we have to remember that just because one has TM doesn't mean that one is immune from all of the other diseases and disorders that are out there. Hypertension, diabetes, cancers, sudden illness, accidents, etc. Then too, we age, and with aging often come other health concerns.* I couldn't have said it better. Personally, After TM came to me, I stopped climbing mountains, sailing, bicycling, and making long luscious love. Constant pain and allodynia from my lower neck down to the bottoms of my feet gets in the way of a normal life. I was unable to play the piano, violin, french-horn, guitar, ukulele, and afew other instruments that help reduce stress. I lost the ability to write stories and use the keyboard easily. I type around four words per minute now, and make many mistakes because my fingers don't go and land where I want them to. I started gaining weight from the therapeutic Prednisone. My weight gain caused The Metabolic Syndrome including high blood pressure, high lipids, abdominal lipidocyte multiplication and Diabetes. All these diseases just from one little attack of TM. Take Care, F
Re: [TMIC] Death
Boy, you really turned your life around. Just think of the strength and perserverence it took to accomplish what you did. I admire you! Janice - Original Message - From: Lori Biehler lbieh...@earthlink.net To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 4:57 PM Subject: RE: [TMIC] Death TM affects everyone differently. I was diagnosed with diabetes, type II, within a year of TM and it made me stop and realize that I had to take the best care of myself as I could. I eat completely differently than I used to. I had heart surgery last year, and my cholesterol was not high, nor did I have high blood pressure. I smoked, plain and simple. My sugar is totally under control, my total cholesterol is 119 and my hdl is higher than my ldl. I do drink wine, my favorite vice, and that is about all I do that my docs may frown upon. I was told that once you have a spinal cord injury, you must take the best care of yourself that you can because you are more susceptible to other diseases, that being said, it doesn't mean that we all can't live a very long, productive life, we just have to work harder at it. I go to a gym, and have a personal trainer. I cannot do what able bodied people do, but I continue to try and find that if I don't go, I feel worse. I fatigue much easier. I don't enjoy exercise, it is a necessary evil for me. It not only helps with my muscles, it helps to control my stress and my sugar. I say if you can move it, do it! I also eat food that is nutritious and low on the glycemic index. I try and eat nothing that is not healthy. I do eat chocolate and snacks, they are controlled and good quality. I do realize that it is more expensive to eat this way, I just eat less and find that I get as much as my body needs. I don't get colds or sick often. I think I have only had 5 colds in the last 11+ years that I have had TM and that number may be high. Lori
