Mothers and the power they hold

2009-10-02T23:48:00.000-07:00

Wake up America

Its Time to be Counted!

We must wake up---stand up and follow up; if we are to succeed. I speak especially to women! All Women in general and especially to Mom's, they have the power to change the way we are; at this juncture in time.

As of now this Country is in turmoil with clouds on the horizon that are darkening more as each day goes by.
We must encourage one another--We must be prepared to take a stand; We must speak out;_regardless of the cost. And my friend_There will be a cost__for each and everyone, regardless of which way the pendulum swings.

Should we continue on the path we are on; both socially and politically; this country will, after just a few more years, see a closure to all freedoms we have known, and that will I guarantee you; become a cost we do not want to pay.

On the other side of the coin, there will also be a cost; for each one, to take a real stand, and involve themselves with seeking Truth first, and then doing all that we can possible, to help turn our cities and this nation around.

This will involve, moving away from the comfort of the TV set, and all comfort zones, to: going afoot and 'pounding the beat', so to speak; connecting with your neighbors, making serious telephone calls to the authorities in power. Traveling when necessary, putting aside our own personal ambitions hobbies, and all extra's, saving money and time, for expenses and necessities incurred; to accomplish what is necessary. That is, IF we truly are serious about doing all we can, to help one another, take back the things that matter to us the most.

That which concerns our children, their education, and the political issues, both local and national.

This will be no easy task, nor will it happen overnight. We must be in it for the longhaul, if we are to impact our cities and the nation.

This land we call America was not created overnight, nor was the fight for freedom, ever accomplished in a short time. There was a cost--to many families, but they continued the struggle, because they believed in what they were doing. They believed in God, what was right morally; their families and what they wanted to leave behind, for others to inherit. The so called "mode" of selfism, that we see today, had little place in their lives. They were willing to sacrifice it all, for Freedom, their children and loved ones.

Do we want to do something about the chaos in this nation? Do we want to change the direction we have taken, both politically and socially; from a Democracy of Freedom; Individual Worth and Self_Reliance to a Social Club of Robots? Do we want things to continue as we are; spiraling 'out of control', until we hit 'rock bottom' thereby losing it all?

Its your choice folks? Each and every one has that decision to make-to sit back and do nothing, or take a stand for values, morality, decency and justice, based upon truth, and backed by Men of Integrity that can and will lead this great Country back to its former respected place in the world, setting an example for all others to follow.

Fibromyalgia

2009-10-02T15:37:00.000-07:00

RUTHANN'S BLOG

FIBROMYALGIA--THE REAL STORY
By Ruthann Emerson Lange

Fibromyalgia is often referred to as an "invisible" illness or disability due to the fact that generally there are not necessarily outward indications of the illness or its resulting disabilities, unless the patient is at the time having a flareup.. The often invisible nature of the illness, and the lack of understanding about its pathology, often has psychosocial complications for those that have this disease.

Individuals suffering from somewhat invisible illnesses in general often face disbelief or accusations of malingering or laziness from others that are unfamiliar with it. What does it feel like? Hellish Pain--___"No its not like the supposed Commercials on TV" It s severe pain 24/7 --flair_ups with pain levels beyond tolerance'-- memory loss'--cognitive dysfunction'--stabbing --shooting--throbbing intensive pain-in most of the body;---chest pain that feels like you are having a heart attack;---Mygraine Headaches;--IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) everything from diahrea to constipation-extreme cramping even after meals;---Hair Loss;---sudden allergies to many things--that never bothered you before;--muscle disruption--sometimes intensive;---often extremities--that cannot function--or involuntary muscle movements;-or twitching--leg pain;--hips that often do not let you walk right--or pain you so badly --you cannot walk.

European documented reports and many here as well including --ProHealth Magazine Fall 2007 (ImmuneSupport.com) states that: Fibromyalgia is a ""Neurologic"" Disease---not a form of "Arthritis" and is NOT a "Pschological" problem__Or disorder.
Fibromyalgia is a Physical disorder with REAL, measurable "Biological" abnormalities.

The depressive symptoms come about due to the resulting excessive pain and disruptive life style. Having this disease myself; I have researched and studied this for over 20 years, It is progressive-with those who have the real disease-and most information is misleading that is on Television and the Internet.

Far too many patients, are put into "boxes" labeled 'Fibromyalgia'; that are plagued with similar symptoms but who do not have the real disease; however suffer from other diseases that 'mimic' FMS..hence the disinformation, and the idea--this disease will "just fade away" if we give patients enough anti-depressants. and bogus remedies.
Most European Doctors; do not even prescribe these meds..but we in the USA hand out prescriptions to just about everyone who has the symptoms, without fully testing to see if people truly have FMS

Please note:A number of other disorders can produce essentially the same symptoms as fibromyalgia. Other disorders known to produce similar symptoms are:

Chronic fatigue syndrome
Depression
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Gulf War syndrome
Influenza
Lead poisoning
Lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Lyme disease
Mercury toxicity
Myofascial pain syndrome
Tendinitis
Thyroid disease
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency
Whiplash-associated disorder

Last but not least; the ones who have determined the criteria for Fibromyalgia are: The American College of Rheumatology
This disease is not Arthritic, and until The AMA recognizes some facts of truth, and appoints other Offices of the Medical Profession to determine the Real 'criteria' for FMS; nothing will change for the people who suffer with this horrible, debilitating disease; that affects the muscles of our body along with neurological problems and so much more.

Needless to say-IF the muscles are so affected, (and they are) then the greatest serious threat to every one of us; is the effect upon the ''heart''. It does not take a "rocket scientist" to figure that one out.--hence also the reports of "Tachycardia" with this disease--(They are NOT Panic Attacks;--Doctors Wake Up!!)

Ahh--finally some Real useful AND INTERESTING facts!
From_
http://fibroresearch.blogspot.com/search/label/heart%20health

Quote ""Thursday, November 22, 200 7_
In the journal Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging this month, researchers in the Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences at Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL) present their findings regarding treating the reduced heart rate variability (HRV) that is found in fibromyalgia patients. Reduced heart rate variability increases fibromyalgia patients' risk for illn ess and death from cardiovascular problems"" UNQUOTE

The same Research Group also note that:

quote___""Research indicates that while all fibromyalgia patients experience pain and stiffness and hyperalgesic responses to experimental pain, only some patients experience psychological distress"" __unquote

Then WHY do Doctors just about always prescribe "Anti-depressants??"

Another QUOTE_ from__"http://www.patientsmedical.com/healthaz/fibromyalgia/types.aspx"---
""Fibromyalgia is a ''progressive chronic pain related illness'' which is characterized by prevalent musculoskeletal pain, aches, stiffness, general fatigue, soft tissue tenderness and sleep disturbances.""

And that folks is just the tip of the iceberg in relation to the accompaniment of so many more problems-that patients experience; all associated with Fibromyalgia.
" Previous studies have shown that fibromyalgia is associated with reductions in gray matter in parts of the brain, but the exact cause is not known. Using sophisticated brain imaging techniques, researchers from Louisiana State University, writing in The Journal of Pain, found that alterations in levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine might be responsible for gray matter reductions."

"For the study, magnetic imaging resonance data from 30 female fibromyalgia patients were compared with 20 healthy women of the same age. The primary objective of the study was to confirm original findings about reduced gray matter density in a larger sample of fibromyalgia patients. They explored whether there is a correlation between dopamine metabolic activity and variations in the density of gray matter in specific brain regions."
Results showed there were significant gray matter reductions in the fibromyalgia patients, which supports previous research. In addition, the fibromyalgia patients showed a strong correlation of dopamine metabolism levels and gray matter density in parts of the brain in which dopamine controls neurological activity.

"The authors concluded that the connection between dopamine levels and gray matter density provide novel insights to a possible mechanism that explains some of the abnormal brain morphology associated with fibromyalgia."

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