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freckleslikestars · 1 year

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Plan B

Farscape fic, A Human Reaction missing scene - John and Aeryn talk about last night.

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‘Aeryn, last night-‘

‘Was last night,’ she sighed, adjusting the cardigan around her shoulders once again. It was too hot on this frelling planet without the rain, and her skin was starting to prickle. ‘We really don’t need to talk about it anymore.’ Why he had to keep bringing it up, she didn’t know. It was recreation, plain and simple – blowing off steam and relieving pressure. They’d settled a mutual need for release. She’d have been happy to do so with any of their fellow companions – well, maybe not Rygel. And, on second thought, D’Argo wouldn’t be top of her list. But Zhaan, Zhaan wouldn’t be such a bad companion for recreation, nor would Chiana – though she wasn’t overly fond of thinking about where the tralk had been before.

‘We do.’

Rolling her eyes, she turned on her heel, stopped him in his tracks, ‘Crichton, you were emotional; we’d just lost Rygel and D’Argo; it was recreation, that’s-‘

‘We didn’t use protection.’

Protection? Her forebrow twitched in confusion, and she darted her eyes to the left and right, checking their surroundings. She lowered her voice, ‘what protection?’

‘Y’know, like...condoms?’ he searched her gaze, and she stared back blankly, uncomprehending. ‘You don’t have condoms, right,’ he chuffed a laugh and shook his head, brushing past her and heading towards the centre of town. ‘They’re, uh, protection from diseases – venereal diseases.’

She scoffed, ‘you think I am diseased?’

‘No, that’s not what I’m-’

‘Oh, so you are the diseased one?’

‘What? No!’ people turned to look at his outburst, and they hurried on, ducking their heads as they dropped back to harried whispers, ‘No, I got a clean bill of health from IASA before I left.’

‘Then there’s nothing to worry about.’

He groaned, adopting the tone of a sarcastic educator, ‘well, Aeryn, condoms don’t just protect from disease.’ She shook her head, face blank. ‘They’re birth control, Aeryn. They prevent pregnancy.’

‘Pregnancy?’

‘Yeah. I assume you don’t have any plans to be dragging a little ankle-biter around behind you?’

‘Ankle-‘

‘Yeah: sprog, nipper, brat, munchkin, rug-rat, tyke, small-fry, spawn, sprat, baby, Aeryn. You want a baby?’

‘No, but-‘

‘Maybe we should swing by a pharmacy, get you Plan B-‘

‘Plan- wait, John, stop,’ she grasped his wrist, yanking him to a stop and turning him to face her, ‘what are you so worried about?’

‘Don’t they teach this in PK sex-ed? It only takes one time, and you’re whole life changes.’ She cocked her head to the side, shaking it slightly, brow creased in confusion and he growled in frustration. ‘Let me spell it out, break it down for you: sex makes babies. Unless you want to be dragging a kid around behind us, we need to get you some emergency contraception.’ She gave him a look, one that clearly showed how insane she thought he was. ‘What?’

‘I...don’t think that’s necessary. I’ve never needed protection for recreation before.’

‘Wait, hold up, you’re saying...what are you saying? That you’re on some form of birth control already? Or is it that male peacekeepers are the ones who take the precautions?’

‘I don’t know. I guess I’d never really spent much time considering that recreation would lead to offspring. It doesn’t exactly happen all the time on a command carrier.’

It was John’s turn to be flummoxed as he stared at her, stunned, ‘hold up, how do you produce offspring on a command carrier then?’

‘Well, it’s never happened to me, but when you’re selected to be put on a breeding cycle, they...we were told it’s like an injection – we get injections every seven cycles: anti-radiation, immune boosters, a whole battery of things. I guess there’s one that triggers pregnancy. I’ve never really looked into it. Questions weren’t ever exactly welcome.’

He nodded slowly, ‘sounds like IVF. In vitro fertilisation. We do it here on earth sometimes, too. Presumably, one of those shots they give you is a long-term contraceptive.’

‘Guess so,’ she shrugged.

‘When was the last time you got yours?’

‘Maybe three cycles ago.’

His shoulders relaxed somewhat, and he nodded, ‘okay, okay. Right. Good.’ He started walking again, and she followed, about to ask if they could find a shadier route to wherever they were headed, or at least get some cold water from somewhere, when he spoke again, ‘and, I mean, we’re different species. We probably can’t even reproduce anyway, right? No need to worry.’

‘Hm. No need to worry...’ her voice trailed off as her gaze darted from side to side, her attention back on her surroundings, ‘John, why is everyone looking at me?’

‘It’s ‘cause they think you look good.’

A/N: Plan B wasn’t released until July 1999, four months after the pilot aired, so john wouldn’t actually know what it is, but let’s all suspend our disbelief for half a second and imagine he does, okay? Added to this, emergency contraception wasn’t available over the counter in Australia until January 1st 2004. Let’s just forget that fact for a little bit, why don’t we?

#my writing #farscape #farscape fanfic #john x aeryn #john crichton #aeryn sun #a human reaction #cause im a sucker for morning after and about last night conversations #ficlet

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Trauma-Informed Programming

Trauma is described by the CAMH as “the lasting emotional response that often results from living through a distressing event” such as sexual assault, violence, an accident, or a long term, repeated pattern such as childhood abuse (sexual, physical, emotional), sex trafficking, war and displacement, discrimination, and incarceration.

When we consider rates of interpersonal violence as well as discrimination and inequity in our society, it may not be surprising that some estimates suggest that over 75% of Canadian adults have experienced significant trauma in their lifetimes, including adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs. ACEs include traumas sexual and physical abuse, neglect, or family instability due to divorce, suicide, incarceration, or parents or caregivers with substance abuse or mental health issues. Research shows that between half and two thirds of Canadians have experienced one or more ACEs before the age of 18.

A traumatized individual (survivor) can suffer for a lifetime from repercussions of the loss of personal power, control and agency, and their ability to trust or feel safe. They are also more vulnerable to chronic disease, anxiety and mental health issues, loss of cognitive function, and behavioural problems. ACEs can affect brain development and future educational and employment opportunities, cause lifelong depression and relationship issues, and increase vulnerability to ongoing trauma such as sex trafficking.

Considering the toll of trauma on individuals, families, the workplace, and communities, it is no wonder that we hear the term “trauma-informed” more and more often to describe health care practices, therapies, even leadership models that recognize and seek to accommodate survivors of trauma.

But for the COPA National team, being trauma-informed is not a new approach at all, as our organization was founded almost 30 years ago on the principles of trauma-informed practice. To this day, all our programming and resources are still developed and delivered with a trauma-informed approach.

The origins of our approach were a disturbing event in the late 1970’s in Columbus, Ohio. When a 7-year-old girl was raped, the local school and community were thrown into turmoil. Shocked, disturbed, and frightened, the community was desperate to prevent this from ever happening again. Community members approached the local sexual assault centre (Women Against Rape) and asked them for help. Workers from the centre rallied to help the community find answers and created a school-based program called the Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Project. The CAP Project was so innovative and successful that it spread quickly across the United States, throughout the world, and into Canada.

Today, COPA National is one of 4 CAP projects in Canada, and is also a regional CAP training centre. We have been using this unique and effective prevention curriculum since COPA was founded in 1995, in schools, community organizations, and the wider communities. Using CAP as inspiration we have developed a range of resources and programs for different groups - including immigrants and refugees. The CAP Project is the cornerstone of all of COPA National’s programs. Its unique vision, principles, and approach are at the core of our resource development.

Fundamental to CAP’s vision of violence prevention is the recognition of assault as a violation of human rights, expressed through the assertion that all people and all children have the right to be “safe, strong and free”. This basic premise underpins the foundational principles that form the basis of the CAP Project:

Prevention starts with breaking the silence and secrecy and debunking the myths surrounding violence against children, women, and all marginalized groups.

Effective prevention strategies address the social roots of violence: inequity and hatred.

People and communities have the right to information, skills and resources that will enable them to take back their power through capacity building.

These principles and approaches dovetail with the 6 guiding principles of a trauma-informed approach offered by SAMHSA's National Center for Trauma-Informed Care in the United States:

Safety

Trustworthiness and transparency

Peer support

Collaboration and mutuality

Empowerment, voice, and choice

Acknowledgement of cultural, historical, and gender issues

How is COPA National’s programming trauma-informed?

COPA National’s approach to the development of programming and resources reflects our care for the individual and their experiences and at the same time addresses social, institutional, and systemic issues. Designed to mitigate harm to the survivors of trauma, they are, in fact, welcoming and inclusive practices that work for all humans. We are creating spaces where marginalized people and ALL people are seen and heard and have a voice – or in other words, where all children, and all people, have the right to be safe, strong and free.

Below is a brief discussion of how we continue to incorporate trauma-informed principles into our prevention programming. COPA National also strives to espouse these principles internally within the organization to ensure coherence between what we practice and what we preach.

Our programming is rooted in awareness of the factors that increase vulnerability to assault, aggression, discrimination, child abuse, and other traumatizing events

The strong theoretical framework that underlies and informs COPA National’s programming is what makes it so unique and powerful.

We believe that lack of power—social or personal—underlies all situations involving assault, which is by definition an abuse of power. Inequities and exclusion increase vulnerability to assault, triggering and perpetuating a cycle of violence against children, women, and all other marginalized social groups. Strategies for assault prevention are only effective when they promote equity and inclusion by facilitating the individual and collective empowerment of socially marginalized groups and individuals.

We recognize and make linkages in our programming between the different types of violence and harassment that members of marginalized social groups (children, women, LGBTQ2+, IBPOC, etc.) experience every day, and that are normalized.

Our understanding is that trauma is widespread and that those affected by it are everywhere, including in our workshops and trainings. Thus, every time we work with a group of people, we ensure that we actively recognize the presence of survivors and take their experiences into account.

Psychological and Physical Safety

Safety is key to a trauma-informed approach.

In COPA National programs, we begin to create psychological safety at the start of every workshop by generating a set of agreements with participants - children, youth, and adults. Participants identify their needs for a safe environment and commit to:

fostering a positive and inclusive space for LGBTQ2S+

respecting what others say

practising non-judgment,

listening when others speak

holding in confidentiality what others share

We continue by recognizing that survivors may be present, and naming their courage. We acknowledge that some topics we will discuss may be difficult and may elicit painful emotions, while emphasizing that we will also focus on positive strategies for prevention. We encourage those who feel the need to seek support, either from COPA National facilitators or from services in the community.

We ensure the physical safety and well-being of survivors by:

arranging in advance with schools that kids who are triggered by the content in the workshops have permission to leave in order to protect themselves.

ensuring there are at least 2 facilitators in every workshop or training: one to facilitate, and one to observe and offer support to those who are visibly triggered by the content of the workshop.

inviting participants to speak with us at the end of workshops, providing an opportunity for them to access support and resources. COPA National facilitators have all received empowerment-based crisis intervention training offered in-house and are up to date with what resources exist so that they can link those who need them with the appropriate resources.

Collaboration

Active listening is foundational to everything we do. Whether we are facilitating discussions or providing support to individuals during program implementation, we listen deeply to the stories of those who have experienced assault and trauma. New programming and resources are created in consultation with them and adapted according to their feedback. We know that listening, consulting, and integrating them within our programs is part of the healing process for survivors of trauma.

For example, A Circle of Caring and Joining the Circle, toolkits intended to foster the well-being of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at home and at school, were developed by COPA National in grassroots collaboration with Indigenous communities all over Ontario. We sought the wisdom and guidance of people and groups from different communities, and met with hundreds of family and community members, and leaders. It was important to us to ensure that the content in the toolkits was what was needed by the communities and that it was also responsive to the context of historical and cultural trauma.

Another example of this type of collaboration is Virtu-elles, COPA National’s cyber-violence prevention program, an online workshop developed in consultation with witnesses and survivors of online violence against women and with front-line workers from women’s organizations.

Our Whole School Prevention program Change Our World is part of a repertoire of educational resources to promote equity and inclusion. It was developed through a consultation process with a wide range of equity-seeking individuals and organizations. Change our World also includes a consultation process with each school we work with. A committee of allies is created within the school to assist the change process. In this way, we not only recognize and elicit the experience and knowledge of those within the community, but we deepen the potential for ongoing and transformational change by leveraging allies of this change.

Yet another example of this is in our role as provincial coordinators of Ontario’s Francophone network of Settlement Workers in Schools (TÉÉ). When creating the conditions of success in schools for new arrivals, we form committees of student allies within the schools we work with that include those who have already gone through the experience of being a new arrival.

COPA National approaches program delivery as an ongoing and never-ending consultation. Our contact with students, parents and guardians, teachers and other schools staff represents a precious opportunity to listen and learn about their experiences and to identify emerging issues.

And fundamental to how we work and how we view things at COPA National, is our belief that kids have much to contribute, and wisdom to share with us. We share power with kids, and we recognize their knowledge and elicit their wisdom. We also model this way of being to the adults we work with.

Capacity Building

We believe that certain social factors such as a lack of information, dependence, and isolation, make children and women (and all marginalized social groups) particularly vulnerable to assault.

Therefore, all resources and activities created, developed, adapted, and disseminated by COPA National strive to reduce the vulnerability of children (and women, and members of all marginalized social groups) to assault. We do this in the following ways:

1) We facilitate people’s empowerment with TOOLS NOT RULES, sharing problem-solving tools and strategies that build their capacity to prevent violence and take care of themselves and others. We always frame it as tools not rules – in other words, as choices and not imposed. Trauma comes from loss of power and choice, so we aim to provide those who experienced trauma with opportunities to take back their power and build their confidence by making choices and taking action.

2) We aim to break the silence and secrecy surrounding violence against children, women, and other marginalized groups by providing accurate information and resources, addressing stereotypes and myths/false information around all forms of violence and its root causes, such as sexism, racism, etc.

3) We encourage children to seek and develop peer and adult support, and we educate adults on how they can provide empowering and respectful support to children. Problem-Solving Together is an excellent example of a tool that builds this capacity. It is a practical guide to supporting children who are struggling with a problem and also to helping them develop the ongoing ability to solve problems. This approach can be used with adults as well as children, modifying it as needed.

We suggest that adults who support safe, strong, and free children model positive action, respect the rights of children while seeking opportunities to share power with them, and recognize the capacity of a person to change. In our blogs, you will find many tools to support this approach. Here are 3 blogs about bullying that explain how to do this, step-by-step.

Intervene with the child who is being bullied

Intervene with the child who witnesses bullying

Intervene with the child who is bullying

The importance of community

The Child Assault Prevention curriculum (CAP) was originally developed in response to the need of a community to know how to prevent the tragedy of child sexual assault. Thus, the whole idea of CAP is community-based. We believe that trauma-informed work needs to consider a more holistic approach through community mobilization and capacity-building. We know it can be a powerful force for positive change when we create spaces in our communities and schools where marginalized people are seen and heard and have a voice – and where they can explore together how to take care of themselves and others.

Our belief is that anyone can learn our approach, and we pick and choose our own facilitators from the community, based on their perspectives and their communication skills, and not only their professional standing. We provide them with training in respectful and empowering approaches to facilitating discussions, and to supporting and listening to children and adults. We do not set ourselves up as the experts, rather we recognize the wisdom of children, trauma survivors, and community members.

One of the ways in which COPA National is unique is that we offer programming to kids, their parents and caregivers, and to educators – the whole circle of care surrounding a child. When everyone is equipped with tools and strategies, kids reap the benefits, as the adults in their lives are collaborating to enhance their well-being. When everyone shares a collective understanding, it is more likely that each child will be safe, strong, and free.

Another innovative aspect of how we approach trauma-informed programming, is through whole school interventions such as Change Our World and Our Power in Adversity. These programs align not only with trauma-informed principles of consultation, collaboration, and capacity building, but also with the current understanding of successful approaches to change management (Peter Block, 2011 & Edgar Schein, 1999). This systemic approach to individual and collective transformation through empowerment can have a profoundly healing and transformative effect when embedded in a system like a school or a community.

COPA National has been operating according to trauma-informed principles for almost 30 years now – since our inception. What has impelled us more than anything over the years is our wholehearted commitment to the PREVENTION of violence and child abuse. Our trauma-informed approach, and the underlying theory of who is vulnerable and why, is what makes our prevention programming effective. Recognizing the social roots of all forms of violence including child abuse, we seek to bring about the social change needed to ensure that all children, from whatever social group, are safe, strong and free. By eliciting the wisdom and participation of survivors, we have been able to develop programming, interventions, and resources that are powerful, engaging, and that really work.

#trauma-informed #trauma #ptsd #child abuse prevention #violence prevention #bullying prevention

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What You Need To Know About Drug Addiction

What is drug addiction? It is a chronic brain disease that causes you to regularly seek and use a drug despite its harmful consequences. While the initial decision to take the medication is voluntary, the brain changes over time until you lose control over the intake of the medication. We have the rehabilitation centre in Chennai.

Things That Happen When You Take Drugs

Drugs contain chemicals that tap into the communication system of your brain thus disrupting the way that your nerve cells send, receive, and process information. The drugs bring about disruption by imitating the natural chemical messengers in the brain. The drugs also bring about disruption by overstimulating the "reward circuit" of the brain.

Research studies have shown that several drugs such as heroin and marijuana have structures that are almost similar to neurotransmitters produced in the brain. The similarity "fools" the brain receptors thus activating the nerve cells and sending abnormal messages.

Other drugs such as cocaine provoke the nerve cells to release abnormally large amounts of natural neurotransmitters. The drugs also prevent the normal recycling of brain chemicals.

Why Some People Get Addicted While Others Don't

Did you know that some people get addicted to drugs while others don't? The reason for this is that the risk for addiction is determined by a combination of many factors such as biology, age, social environment, and stage of development. For example, some people have genes that are at a greater risk for addiction in the event the person takes drugs.

How to Get Out Of Drug Addition

While it's very easy to start taking drugs, it's usually challenging to get out of drug addiction. The cool thing is that you can get out of it if you are willing to do it and you have the right people by your side.

There are two ways in which you can get out of drug addiction: through medication and behavioral therapy. When it comes to medication, you are given different types of medication depending on the drug that you are addicted to. For example, if you are addicted to Opioids you are given methadone or buprenorphine.

Behavioral therapy is where you interact with your therapist and the therapist takes you through a series of training that helps you in changing your attitude toward drugs.

Conclusion

This is what you need to know about drug addiction. To avoid the trouble that comes with addiction, always prevent yourself from taking drugs. For example, if you come across friends who take drugs, stay away from them. if you think that someone you know is going through the problem of drug addiction, make sure you help them out. Contact us through our website, we have the best drug rehabilitation centre in Chennai. We have a team of professionals at our centre who will help you out at every step of your recovery with the availability of staff 24/7. You can read more on our page, make sure to make a visit. Get Directions to Rehab Centres in India This article was originally published at https://zorbawellness.blogspot.com/2022/12/what-you-need-to-know-about-drug.html

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chivefrog3 · 2 years

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The Ultimate Guide To Stimulant use disorder

Addiction Drug Make use of Cocaine Signs and symptoms of Stimulant Use Disorder Through Elizabeth Hartney, BSc, MSc, MA, PhD Elizabeth Hartney, BSc, MSc, MA, PhD Elizabeth Hartney, BSc, MSc, MA, PhD is a psycho therapist, lecturer, and Director of the Centre for Health Leadership and Research at Royal Roads University, Canada. More Details was rewarded a Ph.D. in International Psychology by the Australian Psychological Association in 2001.

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Find out about our Medical Review Board Print Aisha Thomas / Getty Images Stimulant utilize condition is a new prognosis included in the 5th version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5. Energizers might be misused and are considered a achievable procedure for anxiousness. The report consists of brand-new results, featuring a solid link between utilizing methamphetamine, drug, and various other medications of misuse, including liquor (BACs), and an boosted threat of building clinical depression and stress. Interpretation Stimulant utilize problem catches a selection of complications associated along with the usage of a broad range of stimulant drugs, including meth, drug, and amphetamines, but not featuring high levels of caffeine or nicotine. The most common types of stimulant usage ailment have been liquor abuse or medicine dependency. The very most frequently utilized medicine utilizes condition are prescription or injectable energizer drugs, including drug addiction in some groups of people, drug addiction in some users, and energizers used in entertainment drug use. In the previous edition of the guide, recognized as DSM-IV-TR, problems with these drugs were showed in the medical diagnoses of stimulant abuse and stimulant reliance. The brand-new guidebook additionally reveals that a number of medicines as well as others which were utilized during the course of the 1980s, featuring anabolic steroids, such as ephedrine and pyridoxine in some teams of people, are right now utilized as effective anti-abuse treatments for stimulant abuse, particularly one of younger individuals in the populace. Now the prognosis have been combined, with either a moderate, modest or serious prognosis of energizer make use of disorder being provided, relying on how several symptoms the person has. It is worth noting that more than one individual is commonly required for an antidepressant treatment in one scenario (for instance, a person along with a psychological trouble), and the usage of antidepressant drugs can easily frequently be linked to a ailment that may cause extreme signs and symptoms. One such scenario would be an aged girl going through from a psychological problem. There is actually currently no distinction in diagnosis or extent just because the individual has the physical parts of dependancy, also though previously the physical signs of endurance and withdrawal were considered to be core to substance-related issues. Yet another method employed by medical professionals to attempt and avoid substance-related conditions was the restorative make use of of prescribed medicines (consisting of antipsychotics) as medicines of selection to relieve addiction, especially for booze (BACs are generally suggested to alleviate Advertisement). If you or a enjoyed one are having a hard time along with substance usage or addiction, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on assistance and procedure locations in your area. For Help SAMHSA is a national firm that has a across the country objective to sustain the U.S. illegal justice device with comprehensive treatment plans. For even more mental health and wellness information, observe our National Helpline Database. To see a checklist of the condition's psychological health and wellness solutions, find Mental Health Assistance Services (HASP) Information Sheet. To observe the states psychological health and wellness solutions information for 2014, find our 2016 State Services Resource database. For additional relevant information on mental wellness, view our 2012 State Services Resource database. Signs and symptoms The prognosis of energizer usage ailment can be provided to someone who has actually a pattern of difficult usage of amphetamine, drug, or other energizers except caffeine or smoking, leading to at least two of the observing concerns within a 12 month duration: Taking even more energizers than wanted Unsuccessful in making an effort to cut down or control make use of of energizers, despite preferring to carry out therefore Spending extreme quantities of opportunity to activities neighboring energizer use Urges and food cravings for energizers Failing in the responsibilities of home, institution or work Carrying on to utilize energizers, also though it has lead to connection or social troubles.

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foodsgoodforheartdiseases · 2 years

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FOODS GOOD FOR HEART DISEASES

What is heart disease?

Heart disease is a cumulative term used for several conditions which effect your heart. It includes diseases like -

· Blood vessel disease, such as coronary artery disease

· Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)

· Heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects)

· Heart valve disease

· Disease of the heart muscle

· Heart infection

According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. Heart diseases can be treated easily when caught early. Each disease has its own symptoms but here are a few common ones.

· Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina)

· Shortness of breath

· Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms if the blood vessels in those parts of your body are narrowed

· Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back

Dizziness, light-headedness and fainting.

Now, that we’ve established the symptoms and causes of a heart disease, let’s look at the list of foods that help maintain a healthy heart.

Right foods for a healthy heart

Healthy heart is the way to go. When trying to mind the health of the heart, one’s food habits matter a lot. One should maintain a healthy diet and try to cut back on food with high level of sodium, high fat dairy products, fatty meats, etc. and should focus on including more fibre in their diet.

1. Reishi Mushroom are rich in sterols

Reishi mushrooms have a lot of nutrients which includes beta-glucans and triterpenoids, compounds that can lower blood sugar levels and blood pressure levels, reducing your diabetes and heart disease risk. They help in boosting immunity and reduce stress levels.

Research shows that people with clogged arteries have reduced chest pains and shortness of breath with the consumption of reishi mushroom extracts. Reishi mushrooms are also rich in sterols, which in combination with triterpenoids helps in maintaining healthy blood lipid levels.

2. Fish High in omega-3s

According to a study, Omega-3 fatty acids from fatty fish may have a protective role in the risk of developing heart disease and slightly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease events and arrhythmias. They help keep your arteries clear, put your blood pressure on an even keel, and curb your triglycerides, which are fats in your blood that can raise your heart risk.

3. Dark chocolate for your cravings and arteries

Several studies have shown that consumption of dark chocolate less than six serves a week has helped with lowering the risk of heart diseases like developing calcified plaque in the arteries and coronary heart disease. It is advised to consume a high-quality chocolate containing at least 70% of cocoa (The fibre and protein increase with higher cocoa and the sugar decreases).

4. Legumes are high in fibre

According to results of an abstract published by the department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, consumption of legumes four or more times in a week can reduce risk of coronary heart disease by 22% and cardiovascular disease risk by 11%, as compared to those who consumed legumes only once a week. Consumption of legumes, which are high in bean protein and water-soluble fibre, may be associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).

5. Flaxseeds and chia seeds strengthen the heart walls

Flaxseeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, fibre and phytoestrogens to boost heart health. Chia seeds also provide omega 3, fibre and protein and can be eaten whole. As a plant source of fatty acids, chia and flax seeds contain alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), which has antioxidant properties. According to a combined study conducted by the universities of East Anglia, Durham and Manchester, UK, consuming ALAs may slightly reduce heart attack risk and death from coronary events.

6. Leafy Vegetables contain magnesium

A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Joondalup, WA, in Australia finds that leafy greens and other vegetables high in nitrates in particular confer significant cardiovascular benefits. Spinach is one of the best sources of dietary magnesium, and consumption of spinach is associated with a raft of health benefits. Regular consumption of magnesium helps maintain a healthy heart beat.

7. Berries are full of antioxidants

Berries are also full of antioxidant polyphenols, which help to reduce heart disease risk. Berries are a great source of fibre, folate, iron, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and they are low in fat. One study, conducted by the Universities of Nevada and Oklahoma, in 33 adults with obesity showed that consuming strawberries at two and a half servings for 4 weeks significantly improved insulin resistance and LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Tips for a healthy heart diet

· Check your portion sizes – Managing the portion size of every meal is a very important step which helps in preventing all kinds of diseases, especially those of the heart. One should keep in mind to not cut off important nutrients.

· Include Physical exercise in your routine - A number of studies have also shown that people who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer a sudden heart attack or other life-threatening cardiac event. While exercise has benefits in and of itself, the best way to prevent heart disease is to combine exercise with a healthy diet.

Additional benefits of exercise

Improves the muscles’ ability to pull oxygen out of the blood, reducing the need for the heart to pump more blood to the muscles

Reduces stress hormones that can put an extra burden on the heart

Works like a beta blocker to slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure and increases HDL or “good” cholesterol and helps control triglycerides.

Including the foods mentioned above along with a balanced diet and an active life style is the secret to a healthy heart.

#healthyfoodfordiabets #reishimushroombenefits #reishimushroomweightloss #reishimushroombloodpressure

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my1232 · 2 years

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5 ways to improve your joint health

If your joints are in good working order, you may not give them much thought; however, taking control of your joint health is critical for keeping them strong, healthy, and pain-free. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis, a condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints, is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Fortunately, many of the best ways to improve your joint health and lower your risk of debilitating stiffness and pain are the same lifestyle changes you’re thinking about for your overall health. Here are five of the most effective things you can do.

1. Be active.

In people with arthritis, regular exercise improves joint function, delays disability, and reduces pain. The CDC recommends 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week to improve joint health. Swimming and brisk walks, according to Dr. Mario Lee, an orthopaedic surgeon at Reid Orthopedic Center, are the best exercises for your hips, knees, and lower back. Low-impact exercises are gentler on your joints than high-impact workouts. Dr. Lee compares the effects of low-impact and high-impact exercise on your joints to “a car driven only on the highway versus one driven in the city.” Tires on a highway-driven car will last much longer than those on a city-driven car that must navigate potholes and stop-and-go traffic.” According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, other joint-friendly exercises include cycling, stretching, and light weightlifting. Because some types of exercise can put more strain on your joints, always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise programme.

2. Maintain a healthy weight.

Obesity and overweight place additional strain on your joints, particularly your knees, increasing your risk of osteoarthritis and other joint disorders. According to Harvard Health Publications, gaining weight increases inflammation, which can contribute to joint problems in your hands and knees. Obesity and overweight place additional strain on your joints, particularly your knees, increasing your risk of osteoarthritis and other joint disorders. According to Harvard Health Publications, gaining weight increases inflammation, which can contribute to joint problems in your hands and knees.

3. Boost your vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acid intake.

According to MedlinePlus, getting enough of these nutrients is important for joint health, and they can be found in a variety of foods. Snack on nuts and seeds like walnuts and pumpkin seeds. Sprinkle flax seeds on yoghurt, oatmeal, and salads. Instead of using butter, cook with canola or sunflower oil. Incorporate walnut, pumpkin seed, or hemp oils into sauces or low-heat baking recipes, or lightly sauté foods in these oils. Consume two servings of omega-3-rich fish per week, such as salmon, sardines, tuna, lake trout, herring, or anchovies.

4. Quit smoking.

A study published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases found that smoking is a preventable risk factor for developing rheumatoid arthritis — and that the more you smoke, the higher your risk.

5. Get plenty of sleep.

A good night’s sleep is essential for maintaining healthy joints. According to My health Centre Point, if you have arthritis, sleeping eight to ten hours at night and taking naps during the day can help you recover from joint flare-ups faster. Unfortunately, many Americans do not get enough sleep. If you are one of them, having a regular bedtime can help you meet your sleep needs.

It may appear that caring for your joints on top of any other health concerns is a tall order, but Dr. Lee notes that anything that benefits your overall health is also beneficial for your joints.

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Disinfectant Spray Market Driven By COVID-19 and Growing At 8.2% Y.O.Y

The global disinfectant spray market size is expected to reach USD 18.6 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2022 to 2030. A rise in hospital-acquired infections such as central line-associated bloodstream infections, surgical site infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, hospital-acquired pneumonia, and ventilator-associated pneumonia is expected to have a positive impact on the market. Rising demand for advanced products to reduce the potential for virus contamination in non-healthcare settings, such as in the home, office, schools, gyms, publicly accessible buildings, faith-based community centres, markets, transportation and business settings or restaurants and importance to prevent infection from the COVID-19 virus across the globe is anticipated to drive the industry. The growing demand for a healthy and hygienic lifestyle is likely to fuel the overall demand. Sales of disinfectant sprays have risen drastically over the past few years, owing to the rising consumer awareness towards the benefits of disinfection and sanitization.

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EPA approved two products, Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist, based on laboratory testing that shows the products are effective against SARS-CoV-2. According to USA Today, in March 2020, sales of disinfectant sprays increased more than 300% owing to the need to prevent COVID-19 infection. Major manufacturers such as 3M, Clorox, and Kimberly-Clark Corporation were not prepared for the unprecedented surge in the demand for disinfectants and sanitizers, resulting in a shortage in hospital facilities, clinics, and households. Thus, owing to this spike in demand, major manufacturers such as Clorox and Reckitt Benckiser Group are focusing on increasing their production capabilities, to suffice the rising demand from both B2B and B2C consumers. The conventional spray segment accounted for a larger share during the forecast period.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the overall incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) has been estimated to be 2.8%. To prevent such infections and diseases, conventional disinfectant sprays are used by all hospitals, medical facilities, nursing homes, and clinics. Thus, the rise in Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) across the globe is leading to a rise in demand for conventional disinfectant sprays for prevention. The B2B distribution channel segment held the larger segment in 2021 and is expected to maintain dominance over the forecast period. The rise in demand for infection prevention practices across hospitals and nursing homes is anticipated to fuel the demand for disinfectant sprays across the globe.

According to the COVID-19 Nursing Home Data by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), nursing homes across the U.S. reported nearly 1,800 COVID-19 deaths among residents and staff in August 2021 and a steady increase from the approximately 350 deaths reported in July 2021. This has led to an increase in precautionary measures such as the use of disinfectant sprays in nursing homes to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. The market is consolidated in nature with the presence of a large number of international players and few regional players. Reckitt Benckiser Group, Ecolab Inc., Procter and Gamble, 3M, Gojo Industries Inc., Whiteley Corporation, Kimberly- Clark, S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., Medline Industries, and Clorox Company are among the prominent players in the global market.

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The National Cancer Institute

The National Research Council (NRC) has released the National Report on Cancer and the American Journal of Clinical Oncology since the 1970s. The NCI is dedicated to increasing awareness about cancer and the treatment options available. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) and the Scientific Information Branch's Cancer Treatment Reports and Symposia and the International Carcinogen Data Bank, PDQ and the Comprehensive Cancer Information System are all published by the NRC. Center for Cancer Genomics (CCG) The Center for Cancer Genomics (CCG) is a division of the National Institutes of Health that assists in the advancement of genomic science and encourages collaboration among national agencies, academic institutions, and community doctors. Its purpose is to promote research in the field of DNA genomics, genomes, gene expression, and cancer science. The CCG aids in cancer diagnosis treatment, prevention and prevention by assisting in the development of DNA-based diagnostics as well in cancer-related cell lines. read more Center for Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), part of the National Health Institute, conducts research into the causes, prevention, and control of cancer. The staff of its scientific department is comprised of scientists with diverse backgrounds. They concentrate on the prevention of cancer. The programs are focused on behavioral, scientific, and social research that reduces the likelihood of developing and dying from cancer, enhance the quality of life of those who have survived it and address health issues that are urgent. UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre is a top research facility that has been designated by the National Institutes of Health as cancer centers. The Center was founded in 1948 and awarded the NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation in 1999. Since then, the Center has expanded its clinical network to include five San Francisco medical centers and the VA Health Care System. The Center is committed to developing innovative clinical research programs that advance cancer treatment and lessen the burden of cancer in the world. CU Cancer Center The University of Colorado Cancer Center has been a hub of research into cancer since 1985. It is the only Colorado all-encompassing cancer center. It has led the way in groundbreaking research in the field of discovering new cancer-related drugs and leveraging genomics to find better treatments for solid tumors. The center has also created a brand new method for caregivers of those with cancer. This is only one of the many ways the CU Cancer Center continues to set the standard for cancer treatment in the region. OHSU Knight Cancer Institute OHSU's Knight Center is a major comprehensive cancer center in the state of Oregon. It has been designated a National Cancer Institute-designated clinical cancer centre since 1997. read more It is the sole NCI-designated cancer center designated by NCI situated between Sacramento and Seattle. It strives to improve the early detection of cancer and develop breakthrough treatments. The Knight Center for Health & Healing's care centers for teams are led by physicians who specialize in prostate and lung cancer. Rutgers Cancer Institute The Rutgers University is the home of Rutgers' cancer research and treatment institution The renowned Rutgers' Hospital for Medical Research. New Brunswick, New Jersey is the location of the cancer research and treatment facility. It offers patients information on all aspects of the disease. In addition to providing complete cancer information, the institute also performs cancer research and provides treatments. This website contains useful information and links to other sources.

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