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FREE — Attorney’s Advice On Personal Security — No Charge!
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A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company.
Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday.
Maybe we should all take some of his advice!
Tags: credit cards, fraud, national credit reporting organizations, passport, personal security, photo copy, Photo ID, police report
Drug Resistant Epilepsy News
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News of this groundbreaking scientific discovery comes from “zarabia” a member of the epilepsy support board at WebMD.com. It’s very exciting and offers real hope.
The Hill-Burton Act: The Government’s Best-Kept Secret
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Years ago, two men with the last names of Hill and Burton created a bill which assists people with medical expenses, unable to pay them.
It’s only for people of limited financial means.
However, if you Google “Hill-Burton Act” or go to https://www.hrsa.gov/get-health-care/affordable/hill-burton/facilities.html you’ll find a gold mine of information about who qualifies, which facilities are obligated to provide free or reduced-cost health care and how to apply.
Epilepsy and Electrolytes
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It’s a situation often mentioned but rarely understood – the effects electrolytes have on seizures.
But a simple blood test can detect the danger of unbalanced electrolytes.
Taking extra doses of certain minerals can help to prevent side-effects that may follow the long-term use of some seizure medicines.
And taking supplements can help protect the brain (as can a B-Vitamin complex), but it’s no guarantee of seizure control, since there are a lot of different factors at play that can trigger a seizure.
But, making sure you have the right nutrients is just as important as having the right balance between all of them, so that proper electrical connections are maintained.
Tags: balance, blood sugar, Calcium, electrolytes, Epilepsy, magnesium, minerals, oxygen, potassium, seizure control, side effects, sodium, Vitamin-B
How to Start Your Own Adult Epilepsy Support Group
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One thing I’ve discovered is the search for support groups is endless — and seldom successful.
Especially now that charitable contributions are tight and epilepsy centers have had to cut expenses. (Yes, our support is considered an “expense”.)
That’s why I’ve put together this short guide on how to form your own Epilepsy Support Group.
Tags: Add Coach, adult, awareness, caring, community, education, Epilepsy, Epilepsy Meet-Up, resources, sharing, suggestions, support group
Gratitude is the Attitude
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A wise woman once told me:
“When you wake up in the morning — before you get out of bed — think of 5 (or 10!) things that you’re really grateful for.”
(I think 10 is a bit of a stretch.)
That simple advice, changed my attitude. And my life.
Tags: attitude, caring, compassion, dedication, encouragement, generosity, gratitude, sensitive, strength, support
7/15-7/20 — Time Out
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It’s time for a little vacation from cyberspace to refresh…recharge…renew.
I’ll be back July 20th, so if I’m tardy with a response, forgive me.
Epilepsy at the Movies — Don’t Believe What You See or Hear!
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I bet you won’t be surprised to hear that epilepsy is most often depicted in sci-fi and horror films.
Just think of “The Andromeda Strain”, “Crazed”, “Deadwood”, “The Exorcist”, “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”, “Frankenstein”, “The Garden State”, “Lighthouse” and “The Terminal Man” to name a few.
DEMONIC = EPILEPTIC!
Popular TV Dramas Portray First Aid For Seizures Inaccurately…
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This enlightening (and scary) article came from “Medical News Today”…
“Research from Canada shows that almost half of the time, doctors and nurses on popular TV medical dramas respond inappropriately to seizures, suggesting that watching TV is not the best way to learn what to do if you are present when someone has a seizure.
What’s the opposite of 66?
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Well 66, of course. (Duh.)
So there’s no denying it…
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