San Carlos School Names New Principal
July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Valerie Cervantez, a former teacher at San Carlos Intermediate School, is now the new principal. The school served 3rd-4th-5th grades last year, but now will serve 4th-5th-6th. The Intermediate School is located across from Burdette Hall in old San Carlos.
Is There Any Real Way to Keep From Getting Cancer?
July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
By Therese Griffin Hicks, RN, DC, FIACA
An article recently appearing in a Johns Hopkins newsletter and now being circulated by Walter Reed Army Medical Center spells out a number of steps we can take that happen to be all natural, nutritional modifications and lifestyle choices that can help a great deal. The article is quite long but the condensed version suggests: We all have cancer cells in our bodies but they don’t show up on standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. It’s really a matter of keeping our immune systems strong that can make the difference whether we develop a cancer or not.Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding them with the foods it needs to multiply.
CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc. are made with chemicals and Aspartame and they are harmful. Try Stevia, Honey, or molasses in very small quantities. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk cancer cells are being starved. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. To make your diet more alkaline change to a diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruit. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). Choose high quality proteins that are grilled, broiled or lightly sautéed, not fried. Avoid sodas, sugary or artificially sweetened drinks and limit caffeinated drinks. Green tea has cancer fighting properties. Quality water is crucial: it is best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it. Next week we will discuss some other options and include certain know nutritional supplements that can help boost your immune system. Until then remember: It’s Your Body, Your Health and Your Choice…. Choose Well!!
GCC Wellness Center Open House
July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Gila Community College’s Wellness Center will be hosting an open house on Thursday, August 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The community is invited to tour the facility and visit with the staff. The classes being offered this fall at the Wellness Center include aerobics, T’ai Chi, physioball, pilates, yoga, and jogging & hiking. The fall semester starts on August 18. In addition to the classes offered, the Wellness Center has a wide variety of equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, weight machines, and free weights. Rather than a membership, access to the Wellness Center is gained by taking the “Physical Conditioning and Assessment” class. The friendly, competent staff will help you develop your personal fitness plan and walk you through use of the equipment.
“If you haven’t been to the Wellness Center in the past few months you should stop by and see all the changes. This spacious facility is clean and all the equipment is well maintained and in working order. I’m very proud of GCC’s accomplishments with the Wellness Center. It is a wonderful resource to the residents of our community,” said Governing Board Chairman Bob Ashford.
The Wellness Center regular hours are Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. GCC’s Wellness Center is located in the Mofford Activity Center at 367 South Devereaux Street in Globe. The Wellness Center entrance is on Maple Street between Devereaux Street and High Street. For more information about the Wellness Center contact Gila Community College at 928•425•0510 or 928•425•8481. Gila Community College is committed to serving the needs of Gila County residents.
Arizona Reports First West Nile Death In 2008
July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Arizona Department of Health Services today reported the state’s first death from West Nile Virus in 2008. Tests from the Arizona State Health Laboratory indicated that a woman in her ‘80s from Maricopa County died from West Nile Virus encephalitis this month.
“The recent monsoon activity has kick started the West Nile Virus season in Arizona,” said Craig Levy, manager of the state’s Vector-Borne Disease program. “This tragic death is a reminder of the importance of protecting yourself against mosquito bites.” “Ridding your home of standing water translates to ridding your property of mosquitoes,” said Dr. Bob England, director of Maricopa County Public Health. “This small effort could make all the difference in protecting a loved one from West Nile virus.”
Other indicators of increased West Nile activity include West Nile positive mosquito pools in Maricopa, Pinal and Yuma counties. In addition, West Nile positive “sentinel chickens” have been identified in Cochise, Graham, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Greenlee and Pima counties.
Since its first arrival in Arizona in 2003, more than 750 residents have been infected with the disease. Forty-two deaths have been attributed to West Nile in the state, including seven last year. “Be prepared,” Levy urged. “Use insect repellent, and wear protective clothing, especially between dusk and dawn and in areas where mosquitoes are active. One of the most important things we can do is to be sure we are not raising mosquitoes in our pools, ponds and birdbaths” The state has established a web site, http://www.westnileaz.com, and a toll-free number, 1•800•314•9243, (Metro Phoenix: 602•364•4500, to provide additional information.
West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans and animals through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. The best way to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illness is to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and neighborhood and to take personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites, such as:
Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can breed. Check for items outside the home that collect water, such as cans, bottles, jars, buckets, old tires, drums and other containers. Change water in flower vases, birdbaths, planters and animal watering pans at least twice a week.
Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets, and move air conditioner drain hoses frequently. Avoid being bitten by mosquitoes when going outside at night by using insect repellent. Wear lightweight clothing that covers the arms and legs during dawn or dusk, or in areas where mosquitoes are active.
A Thank-You to VBS Teachers
July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
