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eye infections

by muse

Jun 16, 2011

I have very sensitivce eyes. I swear I can get an infection just from something in the air...like poison ivy on my skin.

I have to put eye drops in my eyes a lot during the day. many times, it's during class or I can't even open my eyes or see. So, I'm touching my eyes a lot. Rubbing them if I'm in study hall and dont' have the drops. If i...See More

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Number404 Dear nfm,

I almost didn't open your post and read what you said in it. The nfm you are seeing on the boards means 'no further message' and is saying there is no need to click on and read inside the post, that all the information has been typed in the subject and name fields.

Jun 18, 2011

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m My father has severe dry eyes that have been very difficult to find a solution for. However, unlike you he has not been getting eye infections, though. Just a disclaimer there.

He is currently trying Restasis, which doesn't seen to be doing a whole lot, but the dr. said it will take 3 mos. to work. I think it's been a couple of months. ...See More

Jun 20, 2011

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Trying to get motivated

by Number404

Jun 18, 2011

I am trying to get motivated to exercise more this summer and to stay away from food that is not good for my health. So far it is hard. Does anyone have suggestions?

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judy5ca On 7/03/11, judy5ca wrote: > The most motivating thing for me--and something I HATE--is > keeping a log. I write down everything that goes into my mouth > and total calories at the end of the day (calorieking is a > great site). I write down all exercise and total the times at > the end of the day (for you who are injured, maybe you ...See More

Jul 3, 2011

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Greg Judy >> I'm considering going from 3 meals a day to 6. Does anyone >> know anything about that system? >>

As a former bodybuilder, I know the importance of eating many times a day. I had seven meals and drank two gallons of water a day and lost 42.5 lbs. in eleven weeks. Increasing your meals keeps your metabolism up. Tr...See More

Oct 2, 2011

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For our emotional health

by Leah

Jun 22, 2011

Also click on Teacher articles at the bottom to view, "Ten Keys to Educator's Survival."

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Leah lease try agai

Jun 22, 2011

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Stress relief?

by Rockchalker

Jun 30, 2011

What do you do to relieve the stress from teaching? I am active in scouting with my boys, but that often seems like just more responsibility! I try to work out but it is difficult for me to invest the time with all the others things that need done.

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Gen F Hello,

Hope your stress becomes more manageable,here are a few great sources:

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Basically I do a lot of breathing and reading - that's my escape..walking sometimes too, but seems like its always dark by the time I get time for myself. - Gen F.

Sep 7, 2011

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nicole One word -- yoga

On 9/07/11, Gen F wrote: > > Hello, > > Hope your stress becomes more manageable,here are a few great > sources: > > 1) [link removed].

Sep 11, 2011

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Hospital Infections Kill More

by Ted

Feb 2, 2012

Hospital-acquired infections result in the fourth largest reason of death in America, but nobody is talkig about it.

Here's an interesting article about it:

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John-Paul Kovar On 2/02/12, Ted wrote: > Hospital-acquired infections result in the fourth largest > reason of death in America, but nobody is talkig about it. > > Here's an interesting article about it:

5. You shall not kill.

Feb 3, 2012

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Probably because it hasn't happened to them yet And because dying as a RESULT of hospital care is such an unsettling concept that we comfort ourselves by hoping it only ever happens to somebody else.

Most guys' neckties are infrequently laundered, by the way, and crawling with all manner of stuff you don't want to get near. It's a particular concern, though, with doctors and dentists, w...See More

Feb 3, 2012

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Is Vitamin D Really That Good for You

by Jill

Feb 2, 2012

I keep hearing about vitamin d. Here's an interesting article I found.

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syncope

by french teacher

Oct 21, 2012

Hi all, I’ll be direct: I suffered an accident in my school, a student closed firmly a door against my head, ambulance, head injury, 3 days, compensation; 1 week later: constant headaches, 2 weeks later: syncope vasovagal, a black curtain closed my eyes in the school, I passed out, ambulance, 3 days more; today: it continue the headaches. What to...See More

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Marie I would locate an excellent doctor who specializes in head trauma. Have tests done and see what the diagnosis and prognosis is. Depending on the results, I would take a medical leave of absence but, if it's nothing serious and can be treated with medication, then I would just continue teaching. I would certainly refuse to work with that kid and wou...See More

Nov 5, 2012

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Teaching: The Dirtiest Job in America

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jan 14, 2013

Teaching: The Dirtiest Job in America By Brad Johnson and Tammy Maxson McElroy

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Anna Crawford On 1/14/13, Teachers.Net Gazette wrote: > Teaching: The Dirtiest Job in America By Brad Johnson and > Tammy Maxson McElroy It is important to stay healthy and unstressed so that you can teach with as much enthusiasm as you can. One way I keep stress levels down is a quick run. If I can squeeze in three miles before school, I find myself more ...See More

Sep 4, 2013

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Sally Hedley I totally agree. my husband and I started running together -usually at the end of the day. At first I dreaded it but now I look forward to a two mile run because it clears my mind and takes alot of stress off of me.

Sep 7, 2013

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Fitness 4 Success - For Education, health and FUN!

by Fitness 4 Success

Jan 16, 2013

Fitness 4 Success is Canada's first interactive and exergaming facility! We are a multi-dimensional facility, created to provide a fun and engaging work-out atmosphere for adults and kids of all ages. One of our main goals is to develop and implement strategies to help combat the rising incidence of obesity among young Canadians.

Our struc...See More

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Candida Diet

by Leah Schmidt

Feb 19, 2013

I have been doing the Candida Diet since Christmas. It requires absolutely NO fruit. I have felt amazing! Here is a list of the foods to eat:

VEGETABLES Artichokes Asparagus Avocado Beet greens Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Celery Collard greens Cucumber Dandelion greens Eggplant Endive Garlic (raw) Green beans Kale Kim Ch...See MoreI have been doing the Candida Diet since Christmas. It requires absolutely NO fruit. I have felt amazing! Here is a list of the foods to eat:

VEGETABLES Artichokes Asparagus Avocado Beet greens Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Celery Collard greens Cucumber Dandelion greens Eggplant Endive Garlic (raw) Green beans Kale Kim Chi Leeks Lettuce (all types) Okra Olives Onions Radish Rutabaga Sauerkraut (raw) Seaweed Snow pea pods Spinach Summer squash Swiss chard Tomatoes Turnip Zucchini Vegetables starve the Candida of the sugar and mold diet that feed it. They also absorb fungal poisons and carry them out of your body. Avoid starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, yams, corn, all winter squash, beets, peas, parsnips and all beans except green beans. You should buy your vegetables fresh and eat them raw, steam or grill them. Add a little garlic and onions for flavor as they are especially helpful with Candida. Kim Chi is made of fermented vegetables such as cabbage, onion, cucumber, peppers, garlic, radish. The probiotic bacteria in Kim Chi will help kill off the candida in your intestine. Raw sauerkraut works in the same way. Olives are OK as long as they are not in distilled white vinegar. You can eat all types of seaweed including chlorella and spirulina. LIVE YOGURT CULTURES Plain yogurt Probiotics Kefir Live yogurt cultures (or probiotics) help your gut to repopulate itself with good bacteria. The live bacteria in the yogurt will crowd out the Candida yeast and restore balance to your system. Especially useful after a course of antibiotics, or when a patient is suffering from Candida. Yogurt from goat and sheep milk is even better, as they tend to contain fewer chemicals. Good bacteria will also produce antifungal enzymes that can help you fight Candida. Plain yogurt does contain a small amount of lactose but this will not feed your Candida. MEAT Beef Chicken Lamb Turkey Wild Game Eggs Fresh cuts of meat are free of sugars and mold, so they fill you up while restricting the Candida. Eat only fresh and organic meat - processed meat like lunch meat, bacon and spam, is loaded with dextrose, nitrates, sulfates and sugars. Smoked or vacuum packed meats are also best avoided. Most Atkins recipes will also work reasonably well in a Candida diet. FISH Anchovies Herring Sardines Wild salmon Wild salmon and sardines do contain ocean contaminants, but in much lower amounts than other seafood. You should still only consume fish a few times a week. You should buy these fish fresh or packed in olive oil or water. NUTS AND SEEDS Almonds Almond milk (unsweetened) Coconut Cream Coconut milk (unsweetened) Flax Seed Hazelnuts Hemp Seeds Macadamia Nuts Pecans Pine Seeds Pumpkin Seeds Sunflower Seeds Walnuts Nuts are healthy, however they are tough on the digestive system for candida sufferers, so they should really be consumed in limited amounts. Watch for a reaction though - some people are fine with them, others are not. Another problem is nuts contain some mold. It can be removed by soaking them in water and fresh lemon juice then air drying them, or putting them in the oven on low heat until crispy. Ground flax seed goes bad very quickly so always buy it whole. Grind with a food processor or coffee grinder, then eat it right away. Another tip to remove mold - spray the nuts with a diluted grapefruit seed extract solution. If you like nuts, stick to freshly cracked or whole ones, they have less mold. NON-GLUTINOUS GRAINS Amaranth Buckwheat Millet Oat Bran Quinoa Wild and brown rice Grains contain a high amount of fiber, excellent for keeping the colon clear so Candida doesn't get a chance to multiply. Grains also act like a pipecleaner in your intestine, grabbing nasty toxins like pollutants, chemicals, pesticides and heavy metals on their way through. Most products derived from this list are ok - e.g. quinoa crackers, buckwheat flour. You can find these in the gluten free section in health food stores. Oat bran is different from oatmeal, and contains lots of soluble fiber. HERBS AND SPICES Basil Black Pepper Cayenne Cilantro Cinnamon Cloves Cumin Curry Dill Garlic Ginger Nutmeg Oregano Paprika Rosemary Tarragon Thyme Turmeric Contain antioxidants and anti-fungal properties. Increase circulation and reduce inflammation. Improve digestion and alleviate constipation. Most herbs and spices are beneficial in your fight against Candida. They're great for livening up food if you're on a limited Candida diet. OILS Virgin Coconut Oil Olive Oil Sesame Oil Pumpkin seed oil Macadamia Oil Almond Oil Flax Oil Safflower Sunflower Coconut Oil Red Palm Oil Coconut butter Ghee Organic butter Use cold pressed oils. Heating or boiling destroys many of the oils' nutrients. SEASONING Black Pepper Sea Salt Lemon Juice Coconut Aminos Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic, Raw, Unfiltered) Mustard Powder Mustard made with apple cider vinegar Coconut Aminos are a great alternative to soy sauce. Mustard made with distilled vinegar is not allowed. BEVERAGES Chicory root coffee Kombucha Cinnamon Tea Clove Tea Chamomile Tea Pau D'Arco Tea Peppermint Tea Ginger Tea Licorice Tea Lemongrass Tea All of these herbal teas have antifungal properties. Chicory root is also a great prebiotic (it contains 20% Inulin), so it can even help to repopulate your gut with healthy bacteria. SWEETENERS Stevia Xylitol Stevia can be used in place of sugar and doesn't affect your blood sugar levels at all. Xylitol gum and mints are good if you are having bad breath issues.

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