Planning on Swimming in the Ocean?

Wanted to pass on a new report about swimming in the ocean. Seems there is more to be afraid of than sharks and jellyfish.

Beach Bacteria: A Deadly Threat for Some
Rare But Potentially Deadly Bacteria May Be Carried in Ocean Surf

In the most recent e-publication of the Journal of Microbiology, Karen Blackwell and James Oliver of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte review the presence of the dangerous vibrio bacteria species in estuarine and sea water in North Carolina.

Vibrio bacteria, also known as marine vibrios, are responsible for a number of severe infections in people exposed to sea water or raw shellfish, particularly oysters. Infections from this germ, which multiplies extremely rapidly, are particularly dangerous among people with altered immune systems, such as those with diabetes and liver disease.

These bacteria are found in seawater around the world, but particularly in warmer climates during the summer time.

Unfortunately, many people have the false impression that seawater is good for cuts and wounds. This simply is not true. ..............

I have always loved the beach. I have been in the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and the Bahamas. We used to go to Corpus Christi quite often, but the beaches have become so dirty and potentially dangerous with all the washed up trash that we rarely go down there anymore. Yet, in my mind I still see the beautiful beaches of my childhood.

For most people, one more bacteria in the ocean will not stop a swim, but if you have a compromised health system that would not be a good idea. Watch out for any cuts or scrapes that tear the skin. Oh, don't think that lakes have not been polluted as well. Soap and clean water is still your best primary defense.

until next time - smile
Sharon

Health News Scare Tactics

What is in the health news today. The usual take heed this will kill you stuff. Why does everything "newsworthy" have to be presented in a frightening way. Is that the only way people will pay attention.

The very healthiest thing you can do for yourself is keep a positive attitude. Believe that you are well and you have 75% of the battle won. The rest is common sense. Eat healthy which means avoiding fast foods, frozen dinners, sugary drinks and the wonderful fried stuff. If it is so bad for you, why does it have to taste so good.

In my opinion, the simple act of thinking that what you are eating will kill you, invites the mind to set up just that scenario.

Anyway, it is not just food and drink that you have to worry about. Going to the beach - beware the fabled -----sand holes. They kill more people, especially children, than any group of sharks every dreamed of killing.

Rules, never get in a sand hole deeper than your knees. Sand collapses very quickly and leaves no bumps to tell you where your small child is buried. Of course you should never allow children to play on the beach unattended. That means you can't sit there and read a book or take a nap. All those "oh that is so sad" stories all have one thing in common, we think to ourselves -- that could never happen to me or those things happen to other people. Remember, that is only true if you do your own due diligence.

Are you following the bee colony collapse problem. Read an article this am that the organic bee keepers are not having any problems. It is the commercial bee keepers, with genetically altered bees that feed on genetically altered crops that are having the problem. Hmmmm.


hsi_diabetes_free_report.pdf
Very nice report on some natural herbal supplements that help control what your body does with all that sugar.

The Japanese are working on a Mulberry supplement that defeats sugar in the battle to turn your body into a diabetic kingdom. Since the mulberry supplement is not readily available you will want to use what is for the time being. Try

* Nopal cactus (helps lower blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels while blocking the absorption of fat)

* Konjac mannan (helps improve insulin resistance and lowers triglycerides)

* Gymnema sylvestre (helps reduce sugar cravings while stimulating insulin secretion)

I use the Nopal Cactus and the Gymnema Sylvestre. Think I will check out the Konjac as well. There is no substitute for eliminating sugar from your diet, but if you can't quite yet, then truly you need these supplements. However, they will not completely negate the sugar you ingest.

Along that line, take a look at this article on a prescription drug for diabetes.

Article from Times on Line

The drug companies may be coming out with high priced effective drugs to manage diabetes but the additional cost is an early heart attack. The whole thing is so sad because it is a simple fix in the early stages by just managing your diet. That leads to a whole different issue -- why can't we as human beings give up the sugar. Is sugar the ultimate comfort food in a stressed out world?

Relieve a little stress with this funny video.





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You have your laugh for the day that you can share with those you care about. Now let me give you something to think about.

Eli Cohen wrote. Without continuous personal development you are now all that you will ever become.

until next time - smile
Sharon
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