Gripping Memoir Details Life Before And After Debilitating Stroke
Trevose, PA, September 19, 2018 ― For Mary Reid-Hill, the word "no” means surrender. It means life on the couch. It means dying a slow death. So never tell Mary that she can't do something. Because she'll do everything in her power to prove you wrong.
Mary entered "adulthood” with a load of problems to unpack, including a twisted, abusive childhood; a misguided teen marriage; and a cancer diagnosis at the tender age of 22. Somehow, in spite of it all, she used her skills as a visual artist to carve out a career in the male-dominated world of sign design and installation.
But life wasn't done testing her. At age 38, at the peak of her success, she suffered a major stroke which left her with essentially half her brain and body capacity. For more than 15 years, she has defied doctors, therapists, and even friends and family to stubbornly and relentlessly find her own equilibrium and happiness, "in spite of” all of her health challenges, psychological roadblocks and spiritual upheaval.
But that's just Mary.
And now, she's sharing her remarkable story in her inspirational memoir, In Spite Of . . . How I Survived Abuse, Cancer, and a Giant F@#%ing Stroke, as told to David Tabatsky—author, co-author and/or editor of more than thirty books, covering a vast range of subjects. For more information on David, please visit his website at: www.tabatsky.com.
Mary's approach is refreshingly candid and infused with humor as she chronicles a series of life events that would emotionally cripple most people, including her messed- up childhood, two bad marriages, the devastating stroke, her battles with weight and insurance companies, and the death of her husband. Through it all, her no-nonsense prose underscores why she's become a living example of what the human spirit is ultimately all about and how, in spite of it all, she's still here.
Mary was born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and still lives there today, on the corner of Hope and Humor. For the past 17 years, Mary has been unable to hold down a job, due to a disability stemming from her stroke. However, she remains as active as possible, renovating her home, refinishing furniture and continuing her main passion––drawing. Her memoir includes 15 original drawings, some of which she created before the stroke, and several after, when she had to teach herself to draw all over again, this time with her left hand. On top of that, Mary cares for two dogs and occasionally her two closest sisters.
For more information, please visit the website at: www.inspiteof.life.
In Spite Of . . . How I Survived Abuse, Cancer, and a Giant F@#%ing Stroke
Legacy Projects
Release Date: August 2018
ISBN–13: 978-1722983352
ISBN–10: 1722983353
KISS USA LAUNCHES ADVANCED HAIR TOOLS
KISS USA unveils three new GOLD EDITION products
New York, NY, October 2018 – KISS USA, leader in innovative and revolutionary beauty and salon products for the at-home user, announces the launch of three advanced hot hair tools. Following the successful launch of the first Gold Edition in 2017, the new Gold Edition Instawave 101, Jet Stream Dryer, and 5-in-1 Interchangeable Curling Iron maintain the stylish and hugely popular rose gold finish.
October 1, 2018.
In a saturated hair appliance market, KISS USA aims to target females of all ages looking for salon quality styling tools that require little to no effort. The Instawave 101 offers the benefits of the original Instawave, but at a more affordable price. Available for $29.99 in two barrel sizes, 1′′ and 1 1/4′′, the Instawave 101 is an easy, tangle free automatic curler. It features a patented tangle- free spinner, ceramic barrel, ergonomic and easy to control direction switch, and is ideal for all hair types, from shoulder length to long hair.
KISS USA’s Jet Stream Dryer, the strongest, yet lightest full-sized alternative current (AC) hair dryer in the market, retails for $24.99. The specifically designed Vortex Fan generates a concentrated, yet powerful airflow for targeted super-fast drying. Using ionic and ceramic technology, the Jet Stream Dryer is 60% stronger and 20% lighter than previous KISS dryers and offers two speed and three heat settings with one concentrator and one diffuser attachments.
KISS USA’s 5-in-1 Interchangeable Curling Iron is the best value pack with five different styling tools for the price of one at $39.99. The easily interchangeable appliance provides one heat-resistant glove and five different barrel sizes – 3/8-3/4′′ tapered wand, 3/4-1′′ tapered wand, 3/4′′clip, 1′′clip, and 1 1/4′′ clip. These various styling rods offer multiple options for creating every style imaginable from beach waves to tousled looks, with two temperature settings at 380°F and 410°F. The barrels can be changed simply by pressing two buttons together to release the attachment, and pushing the new barrel inside the hole to automatically lock-in. Rather than investing in pricey hair salons, these groundbreaking KISS USA Gold Edition hair tools have opened more opportunities to entice consumers eager for less time consuming styling techniques at an accessible price. For more information, please visit our Amazon Site.
How Music Has The Power To Heal What Ails You
Studies have shown music’s almost magical impact on healing and music is being used in a variety of new ways, such as teaching stroke patients how to walk and helping premature babies gain weight.
“Music treats the soul, and If you treat your soul the body will ultimately positively react,” says D. Kenny Davin Fine MD, a gastroenterologist who is also creator of Oro-Intestinal Fitness Products (www.finerhealth.com). “Music is under appreciated as a healing source that can be just as powerful a prescription as drugs.”
Fine, a musician himself who recently recorded a “Rockspirational” double music album, has used his scientific and medical expertise to pioneer new paradigms to diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses and conditions. But he says music can be therapeutic as well.
“Music can be an integral part of creating a unique prescription of health, happiness and hope,” says Fine, who has also created the FinerHealth, FinerLife Travelling Musical Medicine Show which he will soon take on the road to live events.
Fine offers these recommendations for people who are having medical issues and want to incorporate music as a healing therapy:
- Sing to yourself even if it is just in the car or the shower. Research has shown that music not only engages the auditory system but many other parts of your brain as well, including areas responsible for movement, language, attention, memory, and emotion. The impact can be felt regardless of if a person is listening to music, playing an instrument or singing.
- Take off the headphones. Headphones cranked up too loud cause hearing loss. Listen more to soothing music that relaxes you at lower volumes. If you can’t give up the headphones, a good rule of thumb is to not turn the volume up so loud that you can’t hear other sounds around you.
- Learn to play an instrument. This not only enhances your music appreciation, but will encourage you to listen to more. Learning to play a musical instrument also is one of the best exercises for your brain.
“Music is an important part of our lives, but for people who have health issues, it could play an even more important role if they only utilized it,” Fine says. “I believe we are only beginning to scratch the surface when it comes to the healing power of music. I think in the coming years we will have more hard evidence of its potential. I even predict that in the future people will choose their health practitioner not only for their specialty, and personality but in what area of creativity they dwell.”
About Kenny Davin Fine MD
Kenny Davin Fine MD, creator of Oro-Intestinal Fitness Products (www.finerhealth.com), is a gastroenterologist who has held staff positions at both Baylor University Medical Center and the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School. His medical research has appeared in prestigious medical journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, Gastroenterology, The Journal of Clinical Investigation, and The American Journal of Gastroenterology. He has been professionally involved in patient care, medical research, teaching, directing clinical laboratories, nutritional pioneering and original health product and unique organic health food product development for almost 30 years. Fine is also a highly regarded singer-songwriter, guitar and harmonica player, and recording artist with 11 album releases to date. He has worked in the recording studio with Grammy and Oscar-winning producers, including Michael Lloyd, Niko Bolas, and John Hampton. He proclaims he is the world’s only Physician-Musician on a Mission!
4 Ways Marijuana Businesses Could Benefit From Banking Law Changes
The old adage “money talks” could be revised to “money screams” when it comes to money and the legalized marijuana business.
“There is just too much cash running through these pot businesses for something not to change,” says Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish (www.sarahleegossettparrish.com), a cannabis industry lawyer. ‘’The status quo – not allowing banks to legally work with pot businesses – is not going to work for very much longer.”
Although marijuana is still illegal under federal law, some state laws allow it, and that leaves distributors of legal marijuana in peril.
Wall Street interest in marijuana firms is at an all time high. The North American cannabis market is expected to go from $9.2 billion in 2017 to $47.3 billion within 10 years, according to Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics.
That kind of money attracts the movers and shakers in the upper echelon of the financial markets who know how to pull strings in Washington. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren said recently that if the Democrats’ narrow chances of capturing the Senate in November succeed, Democrats would vote in favor of a bill to end federal oversight of marijuana and let states handle the issue.
“The politics are tricky, but money is a great motivator in politics,” Parrish says. “Plus as more states continue to jump on the bandwagon, there will be huge incentives for the banks to want to get involved with the business.”
A few small credit unions offer marijuana businesses checking accounts, but most financial institutions are awaiting the federal government to act. And that means most marijuana businesses are dealing with large amounts of cash.
She says allowing financial institutions to work with legal marijuana businesses would ease these issues:
- Financing. Marijuana growers are like any other business people. They occasionally need to borrow money for a variety of reasons. Being able to work with a bank will open up more opportunities.
- Credit card access. Customers would be able to use credit cards to purchase marijuana, and marijuana businesses would have better ways to track spending and income.
- Cash violence. It is not unusual for some marijuana businesses to handle $20,000 or more in cash. This is not only dangerous for the people carrying the money, but for innocent bystanders should a robbery occur.
- IRS paper trail. Cash transactions are easier to hide from the Internal Revenue Service. Putting the money in a bank is an easier way for the IRS to track revenue from a business.
“It is ridiculous for the federal government to put these shackles on businesses that are allowed to operate under their state laws,” Parrish says. “But it can’t last. Money talks.”
Or screams…
About Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish
Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish (www.sarahleegossettparrish.com) is an attorney who maintains a civil-litigation practice and is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and in Texas. She also is admitted to practice before several District Courts in Oklahoma; the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Parrish received her B.A. in Letters from the University of Oklahoma, Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude. She also served as Chairman of the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women for the State of Oklahoma and was instrumental in starting the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Her legal thriller, Guilt of Innocence, placed second in the New York Law Journal's national fiction writing contest.
| Peanuts Rise to Superfood Status
Research Shows Reduced Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease and Diabetes with Peanut Consumption
Albany, Ga. (September 18, 2018) – When it comes to the peanut, it’s true that big things come in small packages. The peanut is a nutrient-rich powerhouse. In fact, based on a mountain of research, this mighty legume deserves superfood status.
Numerous studies have found that the consumption of small amounts of peanuts or peanut butter has been associated with a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. In fact in just the past year alone, new research has shown that those who regularly consumed peanuts had a lower risk for four kinds of cancer – breast, colorectal, esophageal and pancreatic cancers [1-4].
“Studies conducted in the United States and around the world reveal that eating peanuts regularly helps prevent disease, improves life expectancy and delivers positive effects throughout the body,” says Samara Sterling, Ph.D., director of research for The Peanut Institute. “Peanuts qualify as a superfood because they’re nutrient-dense, delivering superior health benefits in a very small serving. When you compare peanuts to kale, it’s a stark difference in terms of the amount you need to consume to reap the food’s benefits. For example, one serving of peanuts contains six times as much protein as a serving of raw kale and eight times as much niacin.”
A serving of peanuts is one ounce or approximately 35 peanuts. According to Dr. Sterling, the recommended daily serving is a handful of peanuts or 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.
Peanuts as a Superfood
Peanuts are a superfood that comes in many forms such as peanut butter, peanut oil and peanut flour. In the United States, peanuts and peanut butter are perennial favorites and account for 67 percent of all nuts eaten.
That’s good news because peanuts pack a super punch.
A one-ounce serving of peanuts, which is about a handful, is close to 170 calories and contains:
- 7 grams of protein – An important macronutrient that helps you feel full and can contribute to lower blood sugar.
- 19 vitamins and minerals, many of which fight heart disease – The heart-healthy vitamins and minerals delivered by peanuts include vitamin E, folic acid, niacin, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, copper and potassium. Peanuts are also a good source of magnesium, copper, vitamin E and biotin and an excellent source of niacin, manganese and molybdenum.
- Bioactive compounds – Polyphenols, phytosterols and antioxidants are plant substances that offer health benefits beyond vitamins and minerals. They’ve been shown to help reduce cardiovascular disease and cancer risk, lower inflammation and cholesterol and improve blood flow.
- Healthy fats – The monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in peanuts, like those in olive oil and avocados, help decrease “bad” LDL cholesterol and increase “good” HDL cholesterol.
- Fiber – Studies have shown that diets high in fiber can contribute to lower levels of LDL cholesterol. Plus, high-fiber diets are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.
Protective Power of Peanuts
Recent studies have shown that consumption of peanuts or peanut butter helps decrease the risk of chronic diseases.
Reduced Risk of Cancer – Results from the Netherlands Cohort Study published in 2018 found that eating peanuts daily was associated with a decreased risk of a hard-to-treat type of breast cancer in postmenopausal women [3]. Another Netherlands Cohort Study published in 2018 found that men who consumed a teaspoon or more of peanut butter a day had a lower risk of pancreatic cancer [2].
Reduced Risk of Heart Disease – A study published in the Current Atherosclerosis Reports in 2018 found those who consumed peanuts regularly had a reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease [5]. A 2017 study that examined more than 200,000 participants showed that regular peanut consumption was associated with a 15% reduced risk of coronary heart disease [6].
Reduced Risk of Diabetes – A 2016 study from Harvard University showed that substituting a serving of animal protein for a serving of plant protein like peanuts and peanut butter significantly reduced risk of type 2 diabetes [7]. Another landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association had previously shown that peanut butter consumption reduced type 2 diabetes risk by 21% in women [8].
Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s – Peanuts have high levels of niacin and are a good source of vitamin E, two nutrients that have long been known to protect against Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline. One study showed that, in almost 4,000 people 65 years or older, niacin from food slowed the rate of cognitive decline [9]. Another study highlighted that vitamin E intake could delay functional decline in patients with Alzheimer’s disease [10].
Miracle Cure for Malnutrition
There are more than 50 million children in the world who suffer from malnutrition. Peanuts have been helping to fight childhood malnutrition all across the world since 2005 in the form of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTFs). The RUTF product is a peanut paste that also contains skimmed milk powder, vitamins and minerals. This combination is blended together in just the right proportions to help malnourished children recover in weeks.
As malnutrition continues to affect millions of children, peanut-based RUTFs continue to be one of the most effective ways to treat it.
New Research on Peanut Allergies
Research indicates that the early introduction of peanuts in children can safely prevent peanut allergies later in life. The LEAP Study (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy) showed that children exposed to peanut foods between 4-11 months of age had an 86% percent reduced risk of a peanut allergy at the end of five years [11].
“It was Hippocrates, the father of medicine, who famously said, ‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine thy food.’ I am excited that as a society we are in a place where we are realizing that eating a tasty snack like peanuts is not just a way to stop hunger pangs; this superfood can deliver powerful benefits to our bodies that help to maintain and restore health,” says Dr. Sterling.
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Based in Albany, Ga., The Peanut Institute is a non-profit organization supporting nutrition research and developing educational programs to encourage healthful lifestyles that include peanuts and peanut products.
The Peanut Institute pursues its mission through research programs, educational initiatives and the promotion of healthful lifestyles to consumers of all ages. As an independent forum, The Peanut Institute is uniquely positioned to work with all segments of the food industry, the research community, academia, consumer organizations and governmental institutions.
1. Lee, J., et al., The relationship between nut intake and risk of colorectal cancer: a case control study. Nutr J, 2018. 17(1): p. 37.
2. Nieuwenhuis, L. and P.A. van den Brandt, Total Nut, Tree Nut, Peanut, and Peanut Butter Consumption and the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in the Netherlands Cohort Study.Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev, 2018. 27(3): p. 274-284.
3. van den Brandt, P.A. and L. Nieuwenhuis, Tree nut, peanut, and peanut butter intake and risk of postmenopausal breast cancer: The Netherlands Cohort Study. Cancer Causes & Control, 2018. 29(1): p. 63-75.
4. Yanjie, Z., et al., Peanut consumption associated with a reduced risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A case–control study in a high-risk area in China. Thoracic Cancer, 2018. 9(1): p. 30-36.
5. Coates, A.M., A.M. Hill, and S.Y. Tan, Nuts and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.Curr Atheroscler Rep, 2018. 20(10): p. 48.
6. Guasch-Ferre, M., et al., Nut Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol, 2017. 70(20): p. 2519-2532.
7. Malik, V.S., et al., Dietary Protein Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in US Men and Women. Am J Epidemiol, 2016. 183(8): p. 715-28.
8. Jiang, R., et al., Nut and peanut butter consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes in women. Jama, 2002. 288(20): p. 2554-60.
9. Morris, M., et al., Dietary niacin and the risk of incident Alzheimer's disease and of cognitive decline. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 2004. 75(8): p. 1093-1099.
10. Shinohara, M. and M. Yamada, [Vitamin E and Alzheimer's Disease]. Brain Nerve, 2015. 67(12): p. 1509-13.
11. Toit, G.D., et al., Randomized Trial of Peanut Consumption in Infants at Risk for Peanut Allergy. The New England journal of medicine, 2015. 372(9): p. 803-813.
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Bunzl Canada's Intelligent Restroom System Captures Global Interest
Demand for exclusive IoT solution grows in Canada, Europe and Australia
BURLINGTON, ON, Sept. 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Bunzl Canada (bunzlcanada.ca) announced today its IoT-based restroom monitoring system, WandaNEXT™ is about to be installed in another Canadian airport and several shopping malls, adding to its growing presence in healthcare, retail, commercial and conference facilities across the country.
"First-to-market innovations that help to maximize operational efficiencies and deliver an improved customer experience are one of the key reasons that our customers choose Bunzl as a strategic supply partner," said John Howlett, President, Bunzl Canada.
The WandaNEXT™ IoT restroom monitoring system is powered by Visionstate Inc. (TSX Venture: VIS), and is exclusively available through Bunzl Canada. The system uses a touchscreen interface and connected devices to enable customers in retail, healthcare, airports, conference centres and commercial environments to have a predictable, high-quality restroom service experience. It also enables facility maintenance teams to better manage resources and improve efficiency.
Interest in the technology is growing rapidly in Canada, and a bilingual version was recently released for final in-market testing in Quebec. The product's installation base continues to grow in the United States, and it was met with enthusiastic customer response in the U.K. earlier this year. This month, WandaNEXT™ was launched in Australia by Bunzl Outsourcing Services and interest in piloting the product has been expressed by several customers.
"WandaNEXT™ is an easy-to-use technology that helps to improve customer experience, optimize labour and supply management and reduce costs," said Margo Hunnisett, Bunzl Canada's Vice President, Marketing & Communications. "We anticipate continually increasing demand for this product as new enhancements (most recently, cellular connectivity and bilingual user interfaces) are introduced in response to, and anticipation of, our customers' needs as they evolve."
WandaNEXT™ will be showcased at BOMEX, Canada's commercial building excellence summit in Calgary, AB October 1-3, 2018.
About Bunzl Canada
Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, food and retail packaging, safety products and industrial supplies which keep over 45,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. The company brings its customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada Inc. is a division of Bunzl Distribution USA, LLC.
About Bunzl Distribution
Bunzl Distribution USA, LLC (bunzldistribution.com), headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is the largest division of London-based Bunzl plc, an international distribution and outsourcing group. With more than 100 distribution centres throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, Bunzl supplies a wide range of products to food processors, supermarkets, retailers, convenience stores and other users.
SOURCE Bunzl Canada
Gripping Memoir Details Life Before And After Debilitating Stroke
Trevose, PA, September 18, 2018 ― For Mary Reid-Hill, the word "no” means surrender. It means life on the couch. It means dying a slow death. So never tell Mary that she can't do something. Because she'll do everything in her power to prove you wrong.
Mary entered "adulthood” with a load of problems to unpack, including a twisted, abusive childhood; a misguided teen marriage; and a cancer diagnosis at the tender age of 22. Somehow, in spite of it all, she used her skills as a visual artist to carve out a career in the male-dominated world of sign design and installation.
But life wasn't done testing her. At age 38, at the peak of her success, she suffered a major stroke which left her with essentially half her brain and body capacity. For more than 15 years, she has defied doctors, therapists, and even friends and family to stubbornly and relentlessly find her own equilibrium and happiness, "in spite of” all of her health challenges, psychological roadblocks and spiritual upheaval.
But that's just Mary.
And now, she's sharing her remarkable story in her inspirational memoir, In Spite Of . . . How I Survived Abuse, Cancer, and a Giant F@#%ing Stroke, as told to David Tabatsky—author, co-author and/or editor of more than thirty books, covering a vast range of subjects. For more information on David, please visit his website at: www.tabatsky.com.
Mary's approach is refreshingly candid and infused with humor as she chronicles a series of life events that would emotionally cripple most people, including her messed- up childhood, two bad marriages, the devastating stroke, her battles with weight and insurance companies, and the death of her husband. Through it all, her no-nonsense prose underscores why she's become a living example of what the human spirit is ultimately all about and how, in spite of it all, she's still here.
Mary was born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and still lives there today, on the corner of Hope and Humor. For the past 17 years, Mary has been unable to hold down a job, due to a disability stemming from her stroke. However, she remains as active as possible, renovating her home, refinishing furniture and continuing her main passion––drawing. Her memoir includes 15 original drawings, some of which she created before the stroke, and several after, when she had to teach herself to draw all over again, this time with her left hand. On top of that, Mary cares for two dogs and occasionally her two closest sisters.
For more information, please visit the website at: www.inspiteof.life.
In Spite Of . . . How I Survived Abuse, Cancer, and a Giant F@#%ing Stroke
Legacy Projects
Release Date: August 2018
ISBN–13: 978-1722983352
ISBN–10: 1722983353
Quebec children deserve the same cancer protection as the rest of Canada - Why change an HPV vaccination program that has stood the test of time?
MONTREAL, Sept. 18, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - For the past ten years Quebec had a free, effective and safe HPV vaccination program that protected us and our children from many cancers. Beginning this month, Quebec children will be the only ones in Canada, and even the world, to be given an HPV vaccination program for which there is currently no adequate scientific evidence to support whether it will work at least as effectively as the one offered everywhere else. Why is Quebec changing a program that has proven to be effective?
Since 2008, a free HPV vaccination program has been offered in Quebec, in 2016 it was expanded to include boys. That program consisted of two doses of the Gardasil9 vaccine which provided children with complete protection against HPV-related diseases, including cancers of the head and neck, tongue, throat, anus, cervix, vulva, vagina and penis. This regimen was recommended by the Québec Immunization Committee (CIQ) based at the Quebec National Institute of Public Health. Ten years of research has proven this program to lower rates of genital warts and HPV infections in Quebecers.
The new HPV vaccine schedule suggested by the CIQ puts cost saving before Quebecers' health and research ethics. Instead of receiving two doses of Gardasil9, Quebec children will now receive a new mixed vaccination schedule of one dose of Gardasil9 and one dose of Cervarix. Gardasil9 protects against 9 HPV types whereas Cervarix protects against only 2 HPV types. It is worrisome to note that boys will now receive Cervarix, a vaccine that has not been approved by Health Canada for males nor proven to protect them against infections, pre-cancer, and cancers. Further, in the long-term for girls and boys, there is no evidence this new program is as effective as the current two doses of Gardasil9. It is disappointing and troubling to see that our province is willing to put our children at risk of developing HPV-related cancers and diseases later in their lives just to save on costs.
The new schedule was not discussed with experts from all relevant fields. There are at least 65 scientific experts who have raised concerns and preoccupations since learning of this change last April. The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada (GOC), which includes 44 experts in Quebec alone, would have anticipated being involved about such changes that affect cancer of the cervix but was not consulted in this case. Why wasn't the scientific community consulted this time? Dr. Marc Steben, a Canadian HPV expert states, "It will take 8–10 years to prove if the mixed vaccination schedule is at least as protective as the previous program. Since there is no proof of long-term efficacy, there should be a research project done with consent forms approved by an ethics committee. This mixed vaccination schedule is a research program and it should not be done on the whole population under the guise that this is preventative treatment."
The only way to change the current policy and revert to the safe and proven effective vaccination schedule to what it was in 2017, is for Quebecers to demand better from their government, a government whose ultimate responsibility is the health and safety of the Quebec population. If this program is not changed immediately, Quebec parents and caregivers will have to pay at least $175 out of pocket to give their children the same protection as kids everywhere else in Canada.
Call the Health Minister, Dr. Gaétan Barrette at 418-266-7171 or email ministre@msss.gouv.qc.ca. Tell him to rectify this situation; Quebec families should not have to pay additional costs to get the same protection as the rest of Canada. HPV vaccination and cancer prevention are far too important. We all need to act on this important issue today so that we can continue to offer our children the best protection possible.
Why would we want to give our kids something we are not sure is effective? Let's make sure our kids receive the best protection against cancers. Contact our Health Minister about this to help make a difference.
Go to www.hpvawareness.org to voice your concern.
SOURCE HPV Awareness Corporation
Post Summer Blues?
Neuropsychologist With 5 Ways to Boost Your Mood This Fall
For many people the end of summertime means back to school and back to the grind. Companies launch into their 4th quarter which means the summer slack off season is done and it’s time to get serious as we close out the end of the year. Between the dip in temperatures, shorter days, work and family demands, it’s no wonder people feel sad to part with summer. We connected with Dr. Sanam Hafeez, Neuropsychologist and Teaching Faculty at Columbia University in New York City to explain why people get the post summer blues. We also offer some things to do to boost the mood as we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall.
1. Ease into the routine.
A lot of people expect to hit the ground running immediately after Labor Day. Allow yourself a solid two weeks to a full month to get back into the swing of your fall routine. You can’t expect to go from a more relaxed summer mindset into a rushed pace. “A lot of people make the mistake of going from summer ease to fall hustle and they end up running themselves down leading to a cold. You want to get a realistic handle on the fall routine and make decisions about how much to take on. Planning ahead helps,” explains Dr. Hafeez.
2. Go outside and play anyway!
The fall means a break in humidity and beautiful crisp air. It’s common to go from 80-degree temperatures to mid 60’s within a month. You can still enjoy your deck, barbecuing, reading in a lounge chair, having a catch in the yard, or going for a walk in nature. “Get outdoors and avoid spending weekends in hibernation which only makes people feel lethargic and depressed,” advises Dr. Hafeez who has been featured on national TV talking about Seasonal Affective Disorder.
3. Get things done that you put off during summer.
Before the weather takes a turn for the cold and holiday hustle ensues, take advantage of the cooler fall temperatures by tending to things like, auto repairs, home projects, pet care, medical visits, and financial assessments. “When we make a decision to accomplish things we’ve put off and then follow through, we feel more in control and this reduces stress,” explains Dr. Hafeez. Something as simple as taking a few hours to tidy up the yard, clean out the garage, get rid of clothes can elevate the mood.
4. Recap the summer with a look back at photos and gratitude.
At the end of each season it’s such a great ritual to do a recap. Look back into your social media feeds for the photos posted and memories made. Consider creating a summer photo album with highlights from vacations, pool days, family barbecues, weddings and any other fun that was had.
5. Start brainstorming next summer’s vacation and must-do activities.
“You really want to move into a forward-thinking mindset instead of longing for the past. This summer is over and another one will come. Brainstorming with the family on where to go next, is a fun way to get excited about what’s ahead. When we think about possibilities it elevates our mood so grab an issue of a travel magazine and get inspired,” suggests Dr. Hafeez.
6. When in doubt, get a makeover!
Nothing elevates the mood more than a day of primping and prepping. When we are putting the summer clothes away and pulling out the fall clothes we get to edit our wardrobes and make a list of the new things we want to add. Shopping for new clothes isn’t just limited to the kids heading back to school. A new hair color or style can also mark the start of a new season in a fun new way. “Self-care isn’t limited to meditation, juicing and massages. Finding that perfect fall jacket, shoes, new shades of cosmetics can do a lot to lift spirits,” Dr. Hafeez shares.
About the Doctor:
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New indication will help Canadians with coronary artery disease prevent heart attack, stroke or death
Rivaroxaban (XARELTO®) 2.5 mg twice daily in combination with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 75 mg -100 mg once daily offers a new way to treat Canadians with coronary artery disease
TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2018 /CNW/ - Bayer Inc. has announced that Health Canada has approved XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) film-coated tablet (2.5 mg), in combination with 75 mg – 100 mg acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)* for the prevention of stroke, myocardial infarction and cardiovascular death, and for the prevention of acute limb ischemia and mortality in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) with or without peripheral artery disease (PAD). The latest indication for Xarelto, in combination with ASA, is based on evidence from COMPASS, the largest study of Xarelto to date, which enrolled 27,395 patients from more than 30 countries, including 50 trial sites in Canada.1 The COMPASS study was conducted by the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) based in Hamilton, ON in collaboration with Bayer Inc.
Despite the use of effective secondary preventive strategies, 5 to 10% of patients with cardiovascular disease have recurrent events each year.1,2 The study called (Cardiovascular OutcoMes for People using Anticoagulation StrategieS) COMPASS, which was led by the Population Health Research Institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, demonstrated how to improve upon ASA to protect against heart attack,stroke or cardiovascular death in patients with CAD, with or without PAD.
The COMPASS study
The COMPASS study demonstrated that Xarelto 2.5 mg twice daily in combination with ASA 100 mg once daily reduced the risk of the composite outcome of stroke, cardiovascular death and heart attack by 24% (relative risk reduction) compared to ASA 100 mg once daily alone.1 Also, Xarelto 2.5 mg twice daily in combination with ASA 100 mg once daily compared with ASA/ 100 mg once daily alone reduced the risk of stroke by 42% (relative risk reduction) and all-cause mortality by 18% (relative risk reduction).1 Bleeding incidence rates were low, and notably, there was no significant increase in fatal or intracranial bleeding.1 The COMPASS findings were also published in The New England Journal of Medicine.1
"The COMPASS results, which support the new indication, have shown that combining ASA with the anti-coagulant Xarelto is far more effective than ASA alone and should change the way clinicians treat these high risk patients. It's like giving these patients an additional seat belt against future heart attacks and stroke," said Dr. John Eikelboom, co-principal investigator for COMPASS and Associate Professor, Division of Hematology & Thromboembolism, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Canada.
About cardiovascular disease
In Canada, approximately 2.4 million people live with cardiovascular disease,3 which is the second leading cause of death.4 And according to a recent Leger survey conducted on behalf of Bayer Canada, nearly half of Canadians who have been diagnosed with heart disease and/or have had a heart attack are scared of having another cardiac event and almost 20% did not know that CAD increases the risk of a heart attack.5 CAD and PAD are caused by atherosclerosis, a chronic, progressive disease which is characterized by a build-up of plaque in the arteries.6,7 Patients with these conditions are at risk of developing blood clots which may lead to dangerous infections, loss of limb and loss of life.8,8,9
About Xarelto® (rivaroxaban)
Rivaroxaban is a non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC), which helps to prevent blood from clotting, and is marketed under the brand name XARELTO®. Xarelto is approved for four indications in Canada:
XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) film-coated tablet (10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg) is indicated for the:
- prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in patients who have undergone elective total hip replacement (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR) surgery.
- treatment of venous thromboembolic events (deep vein thrombosis [DVT], pulmonary embolism [PE]) and prevention of recurrent DVT and PE.
- prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation, in whom anticoagulation is appropriate.
XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) film-coated tablet (2.5 mg), in combination with 75 mg – 100 mg acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is indicated for the:
- prevention of stroke, myocardial infarction and cardiovascular death, and for the prevention of acute limb ischemia and mortality in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) with or without peripheral artery disease (PAD)
While licences may differ from country to country, across all indications, Xarelto is approved in more than 130 countries.
Rivaroxaban was discovered by Bayer, and is being jointly developed with Janssen Research & Development, LLC. Xarelto is marketed outside the U.S. by Bayer and in the U.S. by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Janssen Research & Development, LLC and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. are part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson).
Anticoagulant medicines are potent therapies used to prevent or treat serious illnesses and potentially life-threatening conditions. Before initiating therapy with anticoagulant medicines, physicians should carefully assess the benefit and risk for the individual patient.
The full product monograph is available here.
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References
* Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is the active ingredient in ASPIRIN®.
1 Eikelboom JW, Connolly SJ, Bosch J et al. Rivaroxaban With and Without Aspirin in Stable Coronary or Peripheral Artery Disease. New England Journal of Medicine 2017; http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1709118#t=article. Accessed May 24, 2018.
2 Bhatt DL, Eagle KA, Ohman EM, et al. Comparative determinants of 4-year cardiovascular event rates in stable outpatients at risk of or with atherothrombosis. JAMA 2010; 304: 1350-7.
3 Government of Canada. Heart disease – heart health https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/heart-disease-heart-health.html Accessed May 23, 2018
4 Government of Canada. Heart disease in Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/heart-disease-canada.html Accessed June 2018.
5 This poll was conducted by Leger on behalf of Bayer Canada. A total of 500 Canadians aged 50+ who have been diagnosed with heart disease and/or had a heart attack was completed online between May 10th to 21st 2018 using Leger's online panel, LegerWeb. A probability sample of the same size would yield a margin of error of +/-2.5%, 19 times out of 20.
6 Viles-Gonzalez FJ, Fuster V, Badimon JJ. Atherothrombosis: A widespread disease with unpredictable and life-threatening consequences. European Heart Journal 2004;25:1197-1207
7 What is Atherosclerosis? U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, National Heart Blood and Lung Institute. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/atherosclerosis. Accessed June 2018
8 What Is Peripheral Artery Disease? U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, National Heart Blood and Lung Institute. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/pad. Accessed June 2018
9 What Is Coronary Heart Disease? U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, National Heart Blood and Lung Institute. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/cad. Accessed June 2018
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