3rd Regional Course on Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE-3)

Nutrition labels are misleading us

Nutritionists, health and food security staff and general emergency program managers, logisticians and even journalists. Individuals who have no relevant work experience but who have a relevant graduate-level qualication will be accepted. Who are the trainers? Course sessions are led by experts in the fields of nutrition and emergency nutrition programming.
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Thats no help at all. Of the possible oils in the chips, canola has an excellent omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, whereas the others have rotten ones. And you dont know which of those you are eating. Fiber We all know we need to eat more fiber.
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For me, nutrition means life and quality of life – OGUNTONA

About 50 students studying Nutrition at postgraduate level in several Nigerian Universities have been beneficiaries of Scholarships provided by a Food manufacturing company through this linkage. Nutrition Club For me to have been able to develop a programme for the department was indeed a thing of joy for me. Secondly, to create awareness on nutrition, we were able to start what we called the Nutrition Club, a small club where we brought together al the people who were in disciplines and in tangential to nutrition because we couldnt find anybody with a nutrition qualification. One of the achievements of the Club was the production of a newsletter which circulated in the community and we were able to invite notable people to come to major activities like the world food day on October 1.
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What Does Your Digestive System Do?

You need guts to be happy no matter what: The importance of a healthy digestive system for enhanced immunity

The large bowel, or colon, is about three to four inches wide and five feet long. This is the last place where water and some minerals are absorbed before the rest goes out of the digestive system in the form of a bowel movement. “What is left at this point is roughage or fibrous food particles that can’t be absorbed,” explains Koch. “Bacteria ferment some of this roughage into vitamins and most of the remaining liquids are absorbed here.” “Our digestive system should be appreciated because of its essential reason for existence getting the nutrients that keep us alive,” says Koch. He also points out that we should appreciate how much pleasure we get from a healthy digestive system . “The smell and taste of food, the pleasure of swallowing, and of feeling pleasantly full after a good meal are important parts of being human.
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Recently there has been one more addition to the nervous system: The gut, also known as the enteric nervous system. It is ensconced inside sheaths of tissue found in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon. It is known to have an important function in regulating our emotions. Isn’t it obvious why symptoms from the two brains are often the source of confusion? How intestinal flora aid digestion and foods that help build them Cells in the human digestive system lack some of the enzymes needed to break down certain types of food. The good bacteria in our gut have what it takes to break down those types of food, however. These micro-flora also make the B vitamin complex and hence aid the absorption of lipids, calcium, iron and magnesium.
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Cleanse your digestive system the easy way by eating kitchari

) The Ayurvedic Institute: Kitchari Recipe ( http://www.ayurveda.com/online_resource/kitchari_recipe.htm ) References: All About Fasting: Kitchari fasting is an ancient Ayurvedic practice ( http://www.allaboutfasting.com/kitchari.html ) Ayurvedic Resources: Kitchari ( http://www.ayurveda-berkeley.com/Ayurvedic_San_Francisco_Bay_Area/Mar… ) YOGAChicago: Spring Cleansing with Ayurveda ( http://www.yogachicago.com/mar08/cleansing.shtml ) Yoga Journal: Cleansing Kitchari ( http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/888 ) The Ayurvedic Institute: Kitchari Recipe ( http://www.ayurveda.com/online_resource/kitchari_recipe.htm ) About the author Kiva Bottero works with a collective to publish The Mindful Word journal of engaged living. You can visit him online at http://www.themindfulword.org . Stay informed!
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Digestive System: Facts, Function & Diseases

This is typically a slow-growing cancer that is often survivable if caught early. Many diseases and conditions of the digestive system including irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, diverticulitis, GERD, Crohns disease, celiac disease, peptic ulcer and hiatal hernia can be chronic and are difficult to diagnose and treat. Many of the diseases of the digestive system are tied to the foods we eat, and many sufferers must restrict their diets. [ Tips for Preventing Stomach Aches ] There are a number of tests to detect digestive tract ailments.
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These are the 34 states that fund crisis pregnancy centers with taxpayer dollars

Car campers can get the same grand experience for less hassle. Drop the 50-pound backpacks and take the highway to the high country by stopping anywhere on the twisting (hence the name) Hurricane Road for access to a 15-mile loop that boasts the best of the grassy balds. Its the road less travelled, and the high one, at that. fs.usda.gov/gwj Image credit: wikipedia.org Long Key State Park via the Overseas Highway, Florida Hiking can get old; sometimes youd rather paddle. For a weekend getaway of the coastal variety and quieter version of the Florida Keys thats no less luxe, stick your head in the sand (and ocean, if snorkelings your thing) at any of Long Keys 60 sites. Canoes and kayaks are aplenty, as are the hot showers and electric power source amenities.
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Pregnancy Wisdom Questioned: Are Alcohol, Caffeine Really Off Limits?

Not true says Oster. I found that evidence overwhelmingly suggested that having an occasional drink, even maybe a glass of wine a day, is not dangerous, she said. Rule number two: Pregnant women should cut out their morning cup of Joe. Again, according to Oster, this is not true. I found that caffeine in moderation is also fine, she explained. Something like two to four cups a day, depending on how cautious you want to be. Rule number three: Working in your yard could harm your baby. True, says Oster.
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Carolyn Hax: Couples who share in a pregnancy; ending a premature cohabitation

Now Ive been approved for a new place, and hes sulking about my moving out. How can I do damage control here? Moving Out Dont do any damage control at all. Simply say how grateful you are that he took you in and how confident you are this is the right move given that its so early in your relationship. Then move out, be genuine in your interaction with him, be clear in your intentions and be natural in your affection. Hell either be able to adjust and come along with you on these new terms, or he wont. Write to Carolyn Hax, Style, 1150 15th St.
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Local Pearle Vision Licensee Adds Second Center In Canton, Ohio

12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Local Pearle Vision licensee, Theresa Ayers, has added a second location in Canton, Ohio. Along with her husband, Ronald Ayers, the husband-and-wife team assumed ownership last month of a corporate-owned Pearle Vision location at 4474 Everhard Road N.W. Theresa Ayers has been with Pearle Vision, one of North America’s largest and most trusted licensed optical brands, for more than three decades. She began her career working for the company, and after 30 years, decided to franchise her first location in Strongsville, Ohio. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130709/NY43871LOGO ) “We are excited to expand our business with the Pearle Vision family and are thrilled to open our second location in Canton, Ohio,” said Theresa Ayers, Canton Pearle Vision licensee. “We are committed to providing great customer service and continuing to serve as the neighborhood’s trusted optical provider for all eye-care needs.” The Ayers currently own and operate two Pearle Vision locations in Ohio and are eager to serve the community of Canton, since they have lived in North Canton for the past 20 years. The Ayers are active members in the community and serve the YMCA, Chamber of Commerce in Canton and the Jackson High School gymnastics program.
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The Facts About Eye Floaters and Flashes

An annoying floater in the center of your vision sometimes can be relieved by rolling your eyes around, which swirls the vitreous gel in the eyeball and gets the floater to move away. A surgical procedure called vitrectomy removes the vitreous gel from the eye and replaces it with saline solution, but it is a major procedure that normally is not considered worth the risk. When Retinal Detachment Is the Problem The tugging from the vitreous gel can sometimes cause a more serious medical condition in which the retina tears and detaches from the eye. If this occurs, you could partially or completely lose your vision in that eye. Symptoms of retinal detachment include: A sudden increase in the number of eye floaters and flashes you are experiencing, or the sudden appearance of them for the first time. The loss of your peripheral vision, usually appearing like a curtain or shadow that moves toward the center of your vision over time.
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Amarantus Eyes Orphan Indication For MANF

According to the American Society of Retina Specialists, RP effects about 80,000 Americans. Therefore, RP qualifies as a potential Orphan Drug indication under the U.S. FDA’s Orphan Drug Act . Qualifying as a potential Orphan Drug provides Amarantus with certain exclusivity and tax advantages.
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Snoring, mouth-breathing tots more likely to develop behavioral problems

Snoring: A New Tip-Off To Stroke and Heart Disease

By study’s end, the researchers found children whose sleep-disordered breathing peaked at 6 or 18 months old were between 40 and 100 percent more likely to develop behavioral problems by age 7, compared with kids who breathe normally during sleep. What’s more, kids who had the worst behavioral problems had breathing problems throughout their infancy, which peaked when the child was 30 months old. “This is the strongest evidence to date that snoring, mouth breathing, and apnea [abnormally long pauses in breathing during sleep] can have serious behavioral and social-emotional consequences for children,” study author Dr. Karen Bonuck, professor of family and social medicine and of obstetrics & gynecology and women’s health at Einstein, said in written statement . “Parents and pediatricians alike should be paying closer attention to sleep-disordered breathing in young children, perhaps as early as the first year of life.” According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Health and Neck Surgery, nearly one in 10 children snore regularly and 2 to 4 percent have sleep apnea. Common causes of sleep-disorder breathing are enlarged tonsils or adenoids. What does snoring have to do with bad behavior?
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At least there are treatments that can help you stop snoring. Treatment for snoring The most important point to make about the treatment of OSA is that effective treatment requires several related problems to be treated simultaneously. At least the following need to be addressed if you wish to stop snoring: Lifestyle factors The impression is growing that, to a large extent, many cases of OSA and snoring may be related to Western culture. The risk of significant OSA increases with the numerous factors described below, many of which are problems currently rampant in our society. Correction of OSA generally requires that these factors be eliminated.
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Stop Snoring Now

Because of its soft, supple materials, which guarantee plenty of comfort while the individual sleeps, this product offers incredible comfort for a very attractive price. When an individual chooses this popular device, theyll be able to close their mouth while they sleep! Thats why the ZQuiet (which has a signature living hinge which promotes superior flexibility) is a perfect snoring solution. Like the SnoreRX mouth guard, this natural snoring remedy gets great reviews from customers and it may be ordered online. Snoring Cures to Avoid Ms. Walters reports, “Now that you know a couple of truly useful and totally natural snoring cures, you should also learn which anti-snoring remedies arent really worth the money that you would pay. For example, dietary supplements which are marketed as snoring cure-alls may not do anything to alleviate your snoring health condition.
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Getting More Sleep by Eliminating Snoring

Not only will it make your partner tired and unable to function to the best of their ability during the day, but it can contribute to bad moods, to your weight, and to the level of intimacy you have with your partner. What at first seems harmless is in fact a far-reaching problem for many Americans. 41% of women say they have had their nights sleep interrupted by snoring when they needed a full nights rest. There are a number of products on the market that look to solve the problem of snoring, such as the obvious, earplugs, to the less obvious, like special pillows or sprays that claim to stop snoring. However, these are temporary solutions when the most effective treatment is to look at the source of snoring.
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Yourwellness Magazine Follows Up Launch of Anti-Snoring Device

If so, read up. It turns out that what seems like an annoyance is actually an alarm bell. New research conducted by otolaryngologists at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroitfinds that snoring is a bigger risk factor for stroke and heart attack than smoking, being overweight, or high cholesterol. According to research by Robert Deeb, MD and Karen Yaremchuk, MD, snoring can reveal damage to the carotid arteries the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain.
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Snoring Cure Remedy News Report – What They’ll Never Tell You!

E-mail Address Send to a Friend London, UK (PRWEB UK) 9 August 2013 A new device to prevent snoring has recently been launched, it was announced July 7th. The SnoreRX Mouthpiece is an anti-snoring oral appliance that has been popularly advertised across Canada and the United States, and works by slightly pushing the lower jaw and tongue forward so that it provides better airflow and away from the back of the throat and stops the vibration of the throat muscles. The device has recently been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which confirms that SnoreRX is a safe and effective anti-snoring mouthpiece and meets its claims. ( http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/snorerx-anti-snoring-mouthpiece-as-seen-on-tv-canada-277199.htm ) With this in mind, Yourwellness Magazine explored how snoring might be a larger heart attack risk than smoking. According to Yourwellness Magazine, aIf you ever slept next to someone who snores you know that it can be a bit of a pain when youare trying to get some sleep. It can even be a bit of problem if you snore a many people are known to wake themselves up with their own snoring.
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Practical Nutrition: Try baba ghanoush, Middle Eastern eggplant dip

Diabetes nutrition: Eating out when you have diabetes

Try the recipe for baba ghanoush, a Middle Eastern eggplant dip. Its delicious served with pita chips or raw veggies. For a sandwich, add it to a pita or wrap, along with some mixed greens and tomatoes. Eggplant is full of antioxidants that promote heart health and help prevent cancer. Its fat-free, almost sodium-free and a very good source of dietary fiber.
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3rd Regional Course on Nutrition in Emergencies (NIE-3)

Ketchum Downtown YMCA The Stuart M. Ketchum Downtown YMCA, named for the Los Angeles businessman whose dreams, efforts and philanthropy led to its opening in 1986, is the largest not-for-profit community service organization in downtown Los Angeles and an important part of community life in the many neighborhoods it serves. It is one of 26 branches that serves more than a quarter million families each year. Welcoming individuals of all ages, faiths and backgrounds, the Y is committed to nurturing everyones potential in spirit, mind and body.
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Our courses have been specifically designed to help develop practical skills that will enable participants to support emergency nutrition responses more effectively. We provide the most up-to-date technical information about a wide range of nutrition interventions. Crucially, our courses enable participants to get to know others working in this sector and to know where to go for guidance and technical updates. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Identify the various forms of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies that occur during emergencies Demonstrate how to take anthropometric measurements and to calculate nutritional indices Describe the conceptual framework for the causes of malnutrition and explain how different types of emergencies affect nutritional status Explain the links between nutrition, health, food security and livelihoods in emergencies Design and undertake an appropriate assessment to determine the severity of malnutrition and to identify its causes Interpret and summarise nutrition assessment results accurately and concisely Describe the types of interventions that are used to treat and prevent malnutrition in an emergency, when they might be used and the main steps for implementation Critically review the quality and appropriateness of emergency nutrition responses Describe the roles and responsibilities of Government, UN agencies and other organizations during an emergency and the mechanisms for coordination of nutrition-related activities Who are the courses suitable for?
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Herbalife is Official Nutrition Sponsor of the 2013 YMCA Stair Climb for Los Angeles

American Diabetes Association. http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/alcohol.html. Accessed May 27, 2013. Delahanty LM, et al.
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8 Back-to-Basics Nutrition Tips

DISCOVER YOUR LOCAL FARMERS MARKET Farmers markets are a great place to go if you’re looking for some healthy inspiration. Most of the produce available will be fresh, local and taste far better than anything from a chain supermarket. Most people selling their produce will let you sample it, too. You may discover some great new treats you hadn’t considered and you’ll also be helping the local economy — double points!
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9 Things Nobody Ever Tells You About Post-Pregnancy Bodies

Pregnancy Style: Expert Dressing Tips for When You’re Expecting—Watch Now!

You grow a tiny person in there, and then your body does the incredibly hard work of ushering him or her into the world. Some of the resulting shifts are less welcome than others, but — if you won’t hate us for being too insipid — we’d argue that many are awesome in their own way. It’s high time for a frank conversation about real post-pregnancy bodies so that women, and men, can push back against the notion that moms are supposed to magically appear as though they never gave birth at all. Without further ado, here’s what really happens to your body after baby. Loading Slideshow Your Bladder May Fail “One of the main issues that many women have to deal with almost immediately is incontinence,” said Dr. Mary Rosser, an assistant professor in the department of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.
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Eating fish during pregnancy not linked to autism

Most of these reactions suggest that either I am at fault, ugly or very unfortunate. That it is something that needs to be fixed. It would be nice, after all these years, to be able to accept my own different, scarred body. It would be nicer if others were able to accept too. Yvanna Sherman, Philadelphia, US Abby Richon I have stretch marks, my figure is not what it was when I was in my 20s or even my 30s. But my body brought into this world two beautiful, brilliant children.
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Your post-pregnancy tales: Stretch marks, scars and ‘breasts like zeppelins’

[ Beyond Vaccines: 5 Things that Might Really Cause Autism ] Mercury in the environment comes from natural sources, such as volcanoes, as well as from man-made sources, such as coal-burning power plants. Much of the world’s mercury is eventually deposited into the oceans, where the chemical enters the food chain and gets into fish. Fish are high in nutrients, such as vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids, that aid healthy brain development, and generally have low levels of mercury. But studies have shown that exposure to high levels of mercury is linked to developmental problems , so exposure for pregnant women is a concern. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration currently recommends pregnant women limit their consumption of fish, but the effects of low-level exposure to mercury remains unknown, the researchers said. The study, part of an ongoing project called the Seychelles Child Development Study, involved 1,784 children and young adults, and their mothers.
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PHOTOS: Thoughtful push presents Prince William can give to Kate Middleton 1. Go Flowy: Maxi dresses are a pregnancy must: “They are the perfect marriage of comfort and style,” Koch said, showing a sleek charcoal-gray style from Hatch Maternity on the model. “You can see her decolletage but then it hugs her and flows gently out, concealing all bottom heaviness.” Koch accessorizes the look with an oversized neon pouch and cool laser cut Sole Society wedgesa color-block style that has enough of a platform to be comfortable. “This is a great option for women, as are kitten heels and cowboy boots or ankle booties,” Koch said.
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Mental health and spiritual power

One grasps them in a different way from human reason. But knowledge of them is practical in healing oneself and others, and this knowledge can be gained through the study and practice of spiritual teaching. When Jesus said, “I and my Father are one” ( John 10:30 ) and “The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do” ( John 5:19 ), this can be understood to mean each of us is inseparable from the perfect Mind, the loving Father and Mother of all. This relationship gives the ability to act reasonably and lovingly, an ability that can’t be lost. As a Christian Science practitioner who treats people through prayer, I’ve found that these spiritual truths have strengthened my conviction that healing, not just managing, mental disorders is possible.
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Mental health in the US: New ideas on care emerge

Supreme Court decision in June 2012. (Photo: Mark Wilson, Getty Images) Story Highlights Although the law is far from perfect, it’s much better than the status quo. Quest by 13 senators and more than 60 House members is provoking several conservatives to push back. Republican critics are saying the defunding “temper tantrum” is the “dumbest idea.” SHARE 100 CONNECT 4 TWEET 11 COMMENTEMAILMORE So far, the repeated attempts to overturn ObamaCare haven’t done much real harm beyond wasting time. The principled two-year legal campaign to have the Supreme Court strike down the law proved futile. And the 40 votes in the House to repeal all or parts of the health reform law, mostly recently last week, merely chewed up valuable hours lawmakers could have put to better use.
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Health-exchange training planned for fall

Sacher, when Lisa, a bubbly, lighthearted college sophomore living in Madison, Wis., started to talk about hearing voices, showing signs of paranoia, and using drugs. Police, on one occasion, even had to drag her out of the middle of a busy street where she stood screaming at tormenters seen only by her. When Lisa dropped out of school, Sacher and her husband acted on their feelings of love and responsibility for their daughter and tried to bring her home for treatment. But Lisa resisted, and they found out they had no authority to compel the school or anyone else to help: Lisa was no longer a minor.
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Health care ‘temper tantrum’ could punish GOP: Our view

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) and the New York State Association of Health Underwriters (NYSAHU) have announced a partnership to prepare insurance producers, including 12 training courses in eight locations across the state. The Buffalo course will be held Sept. 10 at the Holiday Inn Amherst on Niagara Falls Boulevard. The state exchange, part of the Affordable Care Act, will begin enrolling residents in health plans beginning Oct. 1. The exchange will include marketplaces for individuals; and a separate marketplace for small businesses.
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5 Point Digital Health Checkup

Business Model: This isnt just about reimbursement or cost its about rights, responsibilities, and yes, liability. Contrary to the notion that healthcare has many misaligned incentives (which it most definitely does), reimbursement is still a viable way to appropriately assign (and confer) rights, responsibilities and liability. Its a perfectly acceptable business model to simply charge consumers directly but as a consumer I have a reasonable expectation that the data collected by devices advertised for clinical conditions will be useful beyond just personal interest. Today, thats just not as clear as it should be. One example here is the high profile AliveCor smartphone case for measuring single-channel electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythms. While a prescription is required (in the U.S.) to purchase the AliveCor device, the consumer is expected to pay for the $200 device with no real path for reimbursement. Thats all fairly clear,so theres no real issue there (and consumers can use a qualified health savings account to pay for the device), but thats where the clinical questions begin.
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