2010-6
16

Remedy for Athlete’s Foot/Toenail Fungus

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Dr. Hibberd’s answer to the question: What is the best remedy for athlete’s foot/toenail fungus? Ozone therapy? Colloidal silver? All topical treatments have failed.

He said that Athlete’s foot is most easily treated with topical care rather than oral treatments, which has the potential for drug interactions and mild potential liver toxicity.

Dr. Hibberd says that “Not all treatments are available to you without prescription. It might be best to see your doctor if you are unsure what to use, and to be sure the agents you plan on using will be effective. Most cases of athlete’s foot will respond to prescription topical treatment. An occasional case will require oral medication, also. Do not forget to have your footwear inspected, and replace the liner if necessary.”

As far as toenail fungal infection, he says it is more resistant and treatment lasts over several weeks or months. Onychomycosis (toenail fungus) responds best.

In the past, surgical removal of the nail and many months of anti-fungal were required. I remember my father pulling off the toenail, but the infection always came back. Without anti-fungal medication, the infection will not go away and continually return. However, the newer oral agents are far more effective and less problematic (PAINFUL) for most people.

2010-5
13

Interesting 1966 Prophecy

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  • Have we been complacent for far too long?
  • What has happened to this country in our absence?
  • What happened to our personal commitment to protecting our way of life?
  • Will we wake up one day and find that we live in a Communist Society?

I know, there is no way this could happen in the United States of America. We would not allow it to happen. Oh yeah, let’s just see. Below are some videos that you might find interesting.

Ezra Taft Benson served as Secretary of Agriculture in the Eisenhower cabinet.  He later became the President and Prophet of  the LDS Church (The Church of Jesus Christ of  Latter-day Saints). You tell me if this man didn’t know the future. This is exactly what we are seeing today.

In an address given on February 28, 1966 and recorded in his book, ”An Enemy Hath Done This,” on pages 106-107, Ezra Taft Benson spoke about the buildup of  communism and socialism in the future of the U.S.A .; what damages these doctrines would bring, and what it would take for Americans to willingly accept these evil doctrines.

Khruschev: US fed small doses of Socialism, awake Communistic

Stand Up For Freedom: Ezra Taft Benson

Cabinet Level Testimony of Treason From Within, Censored Clip Not Tolerated on Many Sites

Ezra Taft Benson warns us of future dangers

President Gordon B Hinckley (talk after 911)

Interesting that this article should surface at this time of our history. The Lord’s plan is going to win regardless. Even though there will be some slight detours along the way, God will overcome the World.

In his published book, he stated:

“There would be a further huge expansion of government and of its control over our economy, education, medical services, and every detail of our family and individual lives.. During such a period, it is reasonable to expect — unless sufficient brakes are put on the present stampede to the left, we will get exactly what the communist-socialist coalition is planning –  the nationalization of insurance,  transportation, communications, utilities, banks, farms,  housing, hospitals, and schools.

To take over our schools, the educational system will first have been federalized and then prostituted entirely to serving the propaganda needs of the state planners with absolutely no regard for truth or scholarship or tradition.”

Seems pretty prophetic to me.  Let’s see:
1. Expansion of government — check
2. control over economy — check
3. control over medical services –  check
4. nationalization of insurance –  check
5. control  over transportation — partially checked
6. control  over communications — Fairness Doctrine — being debated now
7. control over utilities — no new coal or nuclear power plants –check
8. control over banks — Citigroup, JP Morgan, etc. — check
9. housing — Fannie Mae, Freddy Mac — check
10. hospitals –  check
11. Schools — see National Education Agency — check

2010-5
11

Let’s Talk Green Peace

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My friend posted this on Tagged.com. It was so good I had to share it with you. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

All of you out there in America and across the globe who have fought so hard to tackle the hideous enemy of our planet, namely carbon emissions, you know ….that bogus god you worship of “Climate Change” or “global warming” ….well, I feel it is necessary to inform you of some bad news. It really does pain me to have to bring you this disappointing information.

Are you sitting down?

Okay, here’s the bombshell. The current volcanic eruption going on in Iceland, since its first spewing of volcanic ash this past week, has, to this point, NEGATED EVERY SINGLE EFFORT you have made in the past five years to control CO2 emissions on our planet.

I know, I know…. (group hug)…it’s very disheartening to realize that all of the carbon emission savings you have accomplished while suffering the inconvenience and expense of: driving Prius hybrids, buying fabric grocery bags, sitting up til midnight to finish your kid’s “The Green Revolution” science project, throwing out all of your non-green cleaning supplies, using only two squares of toilet paper, putting a brick in your toilet tank reservoir, selling your SUV and speedboat, going on vacation to a city park instead of Yosemite, nearly getting hit every day on your bicycle, replacing all of your $1 light bulbs with $10 light bulbs …well, all of those things you have done have all gone down the tubes in just the past four days.

The volcanic ash emitted into the Earth’s atmosphere in the past four days has totally erased every single effort you have made to reduce the evil beast, carbon.  And, those hundreds of thousands of American jobs you helped move to Asia with expensive emissions demands on businesses… you know, the ones that are creating even more emissions than when they were creating American jobs, well I just know that seems worthwhile now.

I’m so sorry. And I do wish I had a silver lining to this volcanic ash cloud but the fact of the matter is that the brush fire season across the western U.S.A. will start in about two months and those fires will negate your efforts to reduce carbon in our world for the next two years.

But hey, grab a Coke, give the world a hug and have a nice day!

2010-5
6

FollowUp-Parent Abuse Support Line

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Safe in Gods Hands Support Line

My friend Brenda is doing a SAFE IN GOD’S HANDS support group. This is the second week. Tonight was very special and we felt a real closeness with each other. We helped someone whose life is in danger and gave her support to be safe. SUPPORT LINE…. 1-712-432-3900…PIN # 647-495 EVERY THURSDAY @ 9:00PM-11:00PM NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE….

Date:
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Time:
9:00pm – 11:00pm
Location:
712-432-3900 pin #647-495

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The rise of parent abuse has many parents feeling too ashamed to get the help they need. If your teen is violent, don’t minimize the problem. Face it head on.

Perhaps the biggest obstacles to overcoming parent abuse are shame and blame. If your teen is violent (hitting, threatening, intimidating, name-calling, shoving, etc.) it’s tough to even think about getting help because acknowledging or naming the problem is painful.

To make matters worse, once parents that are suffering abuse find the courage to reach out they often do not find the help they need. Instead they find blame; “this is your fault because you are a bad parent.”

It is no wonder that parent abuse – an increasingly common problem – is not often talked about or adequately addressed.

If you are suffering abuse at the hands of your son or daughter, please know this:

You are not alone again. Although the problem isn’t often talked about, it does exist and it is increasingly common. Blaming is not the answer or even a useful response to the problem.

Please join the support line this next week. Even if you are not being abused yourself, you may know someone who is being abused and you can learn how to help her.

If you have a story that you would like to share with our readers, please feel free to share it with us. Tell everyone you know about this superb support group.

I know this beautiful woman who is putting on this group help line and I know the trouble she has been through. I attest with assurance that she is genuine and knows what she is talking about. I know she can help you.

Please send me an email if you plan to attend so I can let her know how many to expect. I am signed up.


The rise of parent abuse has many parents feeling too ashamed to get the help they need. If your teen is violent, don’t minimize the problem. Face it head on.
Perhaps the biggest obstacles to overcoming parent abuse are shame and blame. If your teen is violent (hitting, threatening, intimidating, name-calling, shoving, etc.) it’s tough to even think about getting help because acknowledging or naming the problem is painful.
2010-5
3

AARP Message To Most Americans

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Pitfalls Of Payday Lending

I received this important message from AARP that is of interest to most Americans these days. These people are just legal loan sharks. Your chances of coming out on the positive end of such a loan is non-existent. That’s why they risk lending to you. You pay for the risk they take and for those who do not pay back the loan.

With the economy still sluggish and many folks still struggling, there’s one booming industry that’s been taking advantage of many Texans. Our Texas page of April’s AARP Bulletin took a closer look one man’s experience with predatory payday loans:

He had never walked into a payday loan shop, but Cleveland Lomas thought it was the right move: It would help him pay off his car and build up good credit in the process.

Instead, Lomas ended up paying $1,300 on a $500 loan as interest and fees mounted and he couldn’t keep up. He swore it was the first and only time he’d visit a payday lender.

“It’s a complete rip-off,” said Lomas, 34, of San Antonio. “They take advantage of people like me, who don’t really understand all that fine print about interest rates.”

Lomas stopped by the AARP Texas booth at a recent event that kicked off a statewide campaign called “500% Interest Is Wrong” urging cities and towns to pass resolutions calling for stricter regulation of payday lenders.

Read the rest of the story in the article, “Payday Loan Shops Exploit a Loophole”.

Know someone who’s been impacted by predatory payday or auto title lenders? Or have you had a personal experience with these incredibly high interest loans? Let us hear about it. Your story will make a difference. Let your voice be heard!
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2010-4
26

About Heart Attacks

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Something that we can do to help ourselves.  Nice to know.

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Bayer is making crystal aspirin

to dissolve under the tongue.

They work much faster than

tablets.



Why keep aspirin by your bedside?

About Heart Attacks

There are other symptoms of an heart attack besides the pain on the left arm.

One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and

lots of sweating, however these symptoms may also occur less frequently..

Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack.


The majority of people (about 60%) who  had a heart attack during their sleep,

did not wake up.  However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from

your deep sleep.

If that happens, immediately dissolve

two aspirins in your mouth and

swallow them with a bit of water.

Afterwards :
- phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by
- say “heart attack!”
- say that you have taken 2 aspirins .
- take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and….

~ do NOT lie down ~

A Cardiologist has stated that, if each person, after receiving this e-mail, sends it to 10 people, probably one life can be saved!

I have already shared the information –What about you?

Do forward this message; it may save lives!

2010-4
16

Cucumber Is A Gem

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WOW WHAT A LITTLE GEM THE CUCUMBER IS.

I WILL LOOK AT IT DIFFERENTLY NOW.


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1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

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5 Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6.. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don’t have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

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9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don’t have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don’t have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a ‘green’ way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won’t leave streaks and won’t harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

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13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!

Pass this information along to everybody you know who is looking for better and safer ways to solve life’s everyday problems.

2010-4
9

Remember Magnesium for a Better Memory

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Health report About Memory From News Max Health, Total Wellness For A Better Life

If you have noticed more “senior moments,” even if you are not old enough to be considered a senior citizen, you may want to use the link above and read their article about increasing your intake of magnesium.

According to research, they have found that magnesium is a key nutrient in memory function and that it may be even more essential for healthy brains than previously thought. Unfortunately, even in industrialized countries, magnesium deficiencies are common.

Dr. Inna Slutsky of Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine discovered that a new synthetic magnesium supplement, magnesium-L-theronate (MgT) crosses the blood-brain barrier and helps both young and aging animals to improve memory.

In addition, they discovered that MgT improved the ability to learn as well as enhanced both short-term and long-term memory.

Until MgT becomes available, augment your magnesium levels by adding magnesium-rich foods to your diet. They include green leafy vegetables, broccoli, almonds, cashews, halibut, and soybeans.

2010-4
6

Relationship of Grapefruit and Statins

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Question: Should grapefruit be avoided by all people who take statins?

Dr. Hibberd’s answer to this question is available at the link above from NewsMax Health.

In essence, he says “Yes”, both grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided by all users of statin medications and those who use drug combinations containing statins.

In addition, he says remember to check the side of canned and bottled soft drinks for added grapefruit juice. Evidently, grapefruit and grapefruit juice prolong the half life of statins and other medications that are metabolized by the liver. This delay will allow toxins to build up and cause major side affects. One side affect may cause death.

Dr. Hibberd’s list of drugs affected by grapefruit includes a number of antihistamines (astemizole, terfenadine), all statins (Lipitor, Mevacor, Zocor, Pravachol, Lescol, and Crestor), and all all statin combo drugs (Vytorin, Caduet, and Advicor).

In addition, immune suppressants (cyclosporin), dextromethorphan, methadone, OxyContin, midazolam, caffeine, and even sildenafil (Viagra), as well as many chemotherapy agents, should be avoided.

2010-4
6

High Calorie Foods Can Become Addictive

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NewsMax Health and Wellness reports that high-calorie foods can become as addictive as cocaine or nicotine, and it could cause compulsive eating and obesity.

Understanding the condition and developing therapy to treat it is the concern doctors have now about fast foods. Also a concern is the extent to which these foods have captured the American consumer.

A study that involves rats found high-calorie foods can trigger an addiction-like response in the brain.

The study found that frequently overeating high-calorie foods cause decreased levels of a specific dopamine receptor, which is a chemical in the brain that allows a person to feel reward, has been reported in humans addicted to drugs.

“Obesity may be a form of compulsive eating. Other treatments in development for other forms of compulsion, for example drug addiction, may be very useful for the treatment of obesity,” researcher Paul Kenny of The Scripps Research Institute in Florida said in a telephone interview.

Obesity-related diseases cost the United States an estimated $150 billion each year, according to U.S. federal agencies. An estimated two-thirds of American adults and one-third of children are obese or overweight.

A group of scientists did a study of their own and bought all of the stuff that people really like. They bought Ding Dongs, cheesecake, bacon, sausage, the same things that you probably like as well but you know you shouldn’t eat them too often.

The doctors also bought healthy foods and devised a diet plan for three groups of rats. They wanted to understand how rats choose certain foods when given limited and unlimited access to high-calorie foods.

One group of rats ate a balanced and healthy diet. Another group had healthy foods but also had access to high-calorie foods for one hour of the day. Rats in the third group were fed healthy foods with unlimited access to high-calorie foods. The third group developed a desire for high-calorie food and munched on it all day. They quickly became obese.

The rats in this experiment had also been trained to expect a minor shock when exposed to a light. But when the rats that had unlimited access to high-calorie food were shown the light, they did not respond to the potential danger. Instead, they continued to eat their snacks.

This behavior is concerning because it suggests that people will behave the same way when they have unlimited access to high-calorie foods (fast foods) and will prefer those foods over healthy foods.

I noticed this type of behavior with my sister’s family. She worked and so often she bought fast food for dinner. While I was visiting her, she made a pot of stew that looked and smelled wonderful. I could hardly wait for dinner. However, her kids complained and ate very little of their dinner. She said they do that often because they would rather have fast food for dinner.

I noticed the same thing in myself when I was eating out often because of a busy schedule. I had to recognize my own addiction to fast food and make myself cook at home. Also, I had read several years ago that sometimes fast food places add some sort of an additive to their food that makes a person overeat and come back often for more of their foods.

With my own experience with fast food, my sister’s problems with her kids eating healthy food, and the report I read about food additives in fast foods to encourage overeating, I believe this study on rats and that high-calorie foods are addictive. You may find the same situation in your family. I welcome your comments or experiences with high-calorie foods.

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