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Thursday, September 10, 2009
The difference between Cold & Swine Flu in Arabic & English
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
The Truth About Bottled Water
Imagine you’ve just been given a choice: You have to drink from one of two containers. One container is a cup from your own kitchen, and it contains a product that has passed strict state, federal and local guidelines for cleanliness and quality. Oh, and it’s free. The second container comes from a manufacturing plant somewhere, and its contents—while seemingly identical to your first choice—have not been subjected to the same strict national and local standards. It costs approximately four times more than gasoline. These products both look and taste nearly identical.
Which do you choose?
If you chose beverage A, congratulations: You just saved yourself a whole lot of money, and, perhaps, even contaminants, too. But if you picked beverage B, then you’ll be spending hundreds of unnecessary dollars on bottled water this year. Sure, bottled water is convenient, trendy, and may well be just as pure as what comes out of your tap. But it’s hardly a smart investment for your pocketbook, your body or our planet. Eat This, Not That! decided to take a closer look at what’s behind the pristine images and elegant-sounding names printed on those bottles.
You may actually be drinking tap water.
Case in point: Dasani, a Coca-Cola product. Despite its exotic-sounding name, Dasani is simply purified tap water that’s had minerals added back in. For example, if your Dasani water was bottled at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Philadelphia, you’re drinking Philly tap water. But it’s not the only brand of water that relies on city pipes to provide its product. About 25 percent of all bottled water is taken from municipal water sources, including Pepsi’s Aquafina.
Bottled water isn’t always pure.
Scan the labels of the leading brands and you see variations on the words “pure” and “natural” and “pristine” over and over again. And when a Cornell University marketing class studied consumer perceptions of bottled water, they found that people thought it was cleaner, with less bacteria. But that may not actually be true. For example, in a 4-year review that included the testing of 1,000 bottles of water, the Natural Resources Defense Council—one the country’s most ardent environmental crusaders—found that “about 22 percent of the brands we tested contained, in at least one sample, chemical contaminants at levels above strict state health limits.”
It’s not clear where the plastic container ends and the drink begins.
Turns out, when certain plastics are heated at a high temperature, chemicals from the plastics may leach into container’s contents. So there’s been a flurry of speculation recently as to whether the amounts of these chemicals are actually harmful, and whether this is even a concern when it comes to water bottles—which aren’t likely to be placed in boiling water or even a microwave. While the jury is still out on realistic health ramifications, it seems that, yes, small amounts of chemicals from PET water bottles such as antimony—a semi-metal that’s thought to be toxic in large doses—can accumulate the longer bottled water is stored in a hot environment. Which, of course, is probably a good reason to avoid storing bottled water in your garage for six months—or better yet, to just reach for tap instead.
Our country’s high demand for oil isn’t just due to long commutes.
Most water bottles are composed of a plastic called polyethylene terepthalate (PET). Now, to make PET, you need crude oil. Specifically, 17 million barrels of oil are used in the production of PET water bottles ever year, estimate University of Louisville scientists. No wonder the per ounce cost of bottled water rivals that of gasoline. What’s more, 86 percent of 30 billion PET water bottles sold annually are tossed in the trash, instead of being recycled, according to data from the Container Recycling Institute. That’s a lot of waste—waste that will outlive you, your children, and your children’s children. You see, PET bottles take 400 to 1000 years to degrade. Which begs the question: If our current rate of consumption continues, where will we put all of this discarded plastic?
Which do you choose?
If you chose beverage A, congratulations: You just saved yourself a whole lot of money, and, perhaps, even contaminants, too. But if you picked beverage B, then you’ll be spending hundreds of unnecessary dollars on bottled water this year. Sure, bottled water is convenient, trendy, and may well be just as pure as what comes out of your tap. But it’s hardly a smart investment for your pocketbook, your body or our planet. Eat This, Not That! decided to take a closer look at what’s behind the pristine images and elegant-sounding names printed on those bottles.
You may actually be drinking tap water.
Case in point: Dasani, a Coca-Cola product. Despite its exotic-sounding name, Dasani is simply purified tap water that’s had minerals added back in. For example, if your Dasani water was bottled at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Philadelphia, you’re drinking Philly tap water. But it’s not the only brand of water that relies on city pipes to provide its product. About 25 percent of all bottled water is taken from municipal water sources, including Pepsi’s Aquafina.
Bottled water isn’t always pure.
Scan the labels of the leading brands and you see variations on the words “pure” and “natural” and “pristine” over and over again. And when a Cornell University marketing class studied consumer perceptions of bottled water, they found that people thought it was cleaner, with less bacteria. But that may not actually be true. For example, in a 4-year review that included the testing of 1,000 bottles of water, the Natural Resources Defense Council—one the country’s most ardent environmental crusaders—found that “about 22 percent of the brands we tested contained, in at least one sample, chemical contaminants at levels above strict state health limits.”
It’s not clear where the plastic container ends and the drink begins.
Turns out, when certain plastics are heated at a high temperature, chemicals from the plastics may leach into container’s contents. So there’s been a flurry of speculation recently as to whether the amounts of these chemicals are actually harmful, and whether this is even a concern when it comes to water bottles—which aren’t likely to be placed in boiling water or even a microwave. While the jury is still out on realistic health ramifications, it seems that, yes, small amounts of chemicals from PET water bottles such as antimony—a semi-metal that’s thought to be toxic in large doses—can accumulate the longer bottled water is stored in a hot environment. Which, of course, is probably a good reason to avoid storing bottled water in your garage for six months—or better yet, to just reach for tap instead.
Our country’s high demand for oil isn’t just due to long commutes.
Most water bottles are composed of a plastic called polyethylene terepthalate (PET). Now, to make PET, you need crude oil. Specifically, 17 million barrels of oil are used in the production of PET water bottles ever year, estimate University of Louisville scientists. No wonder the per ounce cost of bottled water rivals that of gasoline. What’s more, 86 percent of 30 billion PET water bottles sold annually are tossed in the trash, instead of being recycled, according to data from the Container Recycling Institute. That’s a lot of waste—waste that will outlive you, your children, and your children’s children. You see, PET bottles take 400 to 1000 years to degrade. Which begs the question: If our current rate of consumption continues, where will we put all of this discarded plastic?
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Cheap and nontoxic ways to get rid of bugs
Cheap and nontoxic ways to get rid of bugs
By Huddler's Green Home Community
Posted Tue Jun 9, 2009 9:28am PDT
Related topics: How-To, Gardening, Nature, Cleaning, Tips More from Huddler's Green Home blog 481
votes
Buzz up!
Summer is the time for picnics, going to the beach, and barbecues. Unfortunately, it's also the time for indoor pests. Commercial pest control is full of nasty chemicals, even though there are natural ways to fight off many pests. Here are some ideas for ridding your home of creepy crawlies, without needing a hazmat suit (and of course, saving you some money).
Remember: The number one rule to keeping many bugs out is keeping the house clean. So don't let your dirty dishes pile up, make sure to sweep and vacuum, etc. Prevent any need for nontoxic pest control by using nontoxic household cleaners or even make your own homemade cleaners.
Ants
Vinegar can be used to destroy ant trails. Without clear trails, the ants will get confused and may stay outside for a while. You can use it diluted with water or straight. And, of course, vinegar is also a great household homemade cleaner, so not only do you get rid of the ants, you get some cleaning done too.
Cinnamon and black pepper are both increasingly being used in garden and indoor insect control. You can try dusting the outdoor nests with either of these spices. Cinnamon is more beneficial as a natural barrier to stop them from coming in -- it's most effective when you find the source of where the ants are coming in.
Add borax to sugar. Many people believe that you should use a 50-50 concentration, however, ultimately the goal is to have the ants bring borax back to their nests. Starting with a lower concentration such as 5% or 10% borax to sugar and gradually increasing it to 40%-50% will allow the ants to have more time to bring more back. The mixture should be placed where you see the ants or on the ant trails.
Baby powder or talcum powder is not appreciated by these bugs. The theory is if you dust the ants and the trail, they’ll stop coming.
Liquid soap diluted with water is an easy way to wipe out your pests while not harming your people. When used outside as a spray, you'll want to dilute the soap (such as Dr. Bronner's Organic Castile Soap) -- roughly 1 or 2 tablespoons per quart of water -- to kill the pests but not your plants.
Bay leaves, cloves, and cayenne pepper have long been used for ant control. Try putting one of these at their entry point, and in drawers, shelves, etc., where the ants are going, to prevent them from coming in.
Peppermint can be sprayed around your home's perimeter and at ant entry points. This will deter them from coming inside.
More resources: SimpleGiftsFarm.com, Sugar Ant Hotel from Care2.
Fruit flies
Clean up any ripe fruit droppings and take out the trash (or if you are a green superstar, your compost!) nightly for a few days -- fruit flies lay their eggs in overripe fruit.
Apple cider vinegar is a great natural way to get rid of fruit flies. Pour some into a glass, and place a paper funnel over the container. Fruit flies love the smell and will fly into the glass, but will not find their way back out the funnel (for 4 of 5 fruit flies...).
Leave a glass of cheap wine (apparently, fruit flies particularly like chardonnay) out. Mix a bit of detergent in it. The flies will sip on it and die shortly thereafter.
Make your own fly paper by boiling water, sugar, and corn syrup together. Spread the mixture on brown paper grocery bags and wait for the flies to stick.
Suck up flies through the back of an old hair dryer. The flies will go in the hot back end of the dryer and fry.
Basil deters fruit flies. Mix some basil oil with water and spray your kitchen.
Wasps
Make a trap from an old soda bottle to catch wasps. Using a 2-liter soda bottle, cut off the top 1/3 of the way down. Flip the top so that the bottle neck is facing down into the rest of the bottle. Tape or staple the bottle neck to the outside of the bottom piece so that it fits tight. Fill the bottle part way with soda or fruit juice. You could even line the top of the bottle with jam to help attract the wasps. Wasps will enter the bottle but will not be able to get out. Clean and refill the trap daily or as needed.
Remove the nest. If you find a hanging nest, wait until the wasps are less active (namely, at night). Carefully approach the nest. Put a cloth or plastic trash bag entirely over the next and quickly tie it off at the top. Remove the nest from wherever it is hanging, then submerge the bag under water and weigh it down with a rock.
More resources: EarthEasy, Get Rid of Things.
Slugs
Slugs can be a huge pest in any garden. They're fond of eating plants, shrubs, and mosses, much to any gardener's chagrin.
Fill small bowls with stale beer and place the bowls strategically in areas of the garden where the slugs are most active. Slugs apparently like stale beer, so they climb in to drink and they meet their maker (they drown in the liquid).
Other eco-friendly slug-fighting tactics include liquids that work similarly such as grape juice or a tea made from yeast, honey, and water.
By Huddler's Green Home Community
Posted Tue Jun 9, 2009 9:28am PDT
Related topics: How-To, Gardening, Nature, Cleaning, Tips More from Huddler's Green Home blog 481
votes
Buzz up!
Summer is the time for picnics, going to the beach, and barbecues. Unfortunately, it's also the time for indoor pests. Commercial pest control is full of nasty chemicals, even though there are natural ways to fight off many pests. Here are some ideas for ridding your home of creepy crawlies, without needing a hazmat suit (and of course, saving you some money).
Remember: The number one rule to keeping many bugs out is keeping the house clean. So don't let your dirty dishes pile up, make sure to sweep and vacuum, etc. Prevent any need for nontoxic pest control by using nontoxic household cleaners or even make your own homemade cleaners.
Ants
Vinegar can be used to destroy ant trails. Without clear trails, the ants will get confused and may stay outside for a while. You can use it diluted with water or straight. And, of course, vinegar is also a great household homemade cleaner, so not only do you get rid of the ants, you get some cleaning done too.
Cinnamon and black pepper are both increasingly being used in garden and indoor insect control. You can try dusting the outdoor nests with either of these spices. Cinnamon is more beneficial as a natural barrier to stop them from coming in -- it's most effective when you find the source of where the ants are coming in.
Add borax to sugar. Many people believe that you should use a 50-50 concentration, however, ultimately the goal is to have the ants bring borax back to their nests. Starting with a lower concentration such as 5% or 10% borax to sugar and gradually increasing it to 40%-50% will allow the ants to have more time to bring more back. The mixture should be placed where you see the ants or on the ant trails.
Baby powder or talcum powder is not appreciated by these bugs. The theory is if you dust the ants and the trail, they’ll stop coming.
Liquid soap diluted with water is an easy way to wipe out your pests while not harming your people. When used outside as a spray, you'll want to dilute the soap (such as Dr. Bronner's Organic Castile Soap) -- roughly 1 or 2 tablespoons per quart of water -- to kill the pests but not your plants.
Bay leaves, cloves, and cayenne pepper have long been used for ant control. Try putting one of these at their entry point, and in drawers, shelves, etc., where the ants are going, to prevent them from coming in.
Peppermint can be sprayed around your home's perimeter and at ant entry points. This will deter them from coming inside.
More resources: SimpleGiftsFarm.com, Sugar Ant Hotel from Care2.
Fruit flies
Clean up any ripe fruit droppings and take out the trash (or if you are a green superstar, your compost!) nightly for a few days -- fruit flies lay their eggs in overripe fruit.
Apple cider vinegar is a great natural way to get rid of fruit flies. Pour some into a glass, and place a paper funnel over the container. Fruit flies love the smell and will fly into the glass, but will not find their way back out the funnel (for 4 of 5 fruit flies...).
Leave a glass of cheap wine (apparently, fruit flies particularly like chardonnay) out. Mix a bit of detergent in it. The flies will sip on it and die shortly thereafter.
Make your own fly paper by boiling water, sugar, and corn syrup together. Spread the mixture on brown paper grocery bags and wait for the flies to stick.
Suck up flies through the back of an old hair dryer. The flies will go in the hot back end of the dryer and fry.
Basil deters fruit flies. Mix some basil oil with water and spray your kitchen.
Wasps
Make a trap from an old soda bottle to catch wasps. Using a 2-liter soda bottle, cut off the top 1/3 of the way down. Flip the top so that the bottle neck is facing down into the rest of the bottle. Tape or staple the bottle neck to the outside of the bottom piece so that it fits tight. Fill the bottle part way with soda or fruit juice. You could even line the top of the bottle with jam to help attract the wasps. Wasps will enter the bottle but will not be able to get out. Clean and refill the trap daily or as needed.
Remove the nest. If you find a hanging nest, wait until the wasps are less active (namely, at night). Carefully approach the nest. Put a cloth or plastic trash bag entirely over the next and quickly tie it off at the top. Remove the nest from wherever it is hanging, then submerge the bag under water and weigh it down with a rock.
More resources: EarthEasy, Get Rid of Things.
Slugs
Slugs can be a huge pest in any garden. They're fond of eating plants, shrubs, and mosses, much to any gardener's chagrin.
Fill small bowls with stale beer and place the bowls strategically in areas of the garden where the slugs are most active. Slugs apparently like stale beer, so they climb in to drink and they meet their maker (they drown in the liquid).
Other eco-friendly slug-fighting tactics include liquids that work similarly such as grape juice or a tea made from yeast, honey, and water.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Is there any type of Food which could improve my Immunity System to Resist Swine Flu A(H1N1) - اغذية ترفع من كفائة جهاز المناعة لمقاومةالأنفلونزا
if you eat these Food your immunity system could be triggered & resist much more in an efficent way - اغذية ترفع من كفائة جهاز المناعة لمقاومةالأنفلونزا
1- Apple - التفاح
2-OatMeal - الشوفان
3-Onion - البصل
4-Garlic - الثوم
5-Nigella sativa حبة البركة – الحبةالسوداء
6-Honey - العسل
7-Turmeric – Curcuma - الكركم
8-Ginger - Lesser Galangale - جنزبيل – الخولنجان
9-Liquorice – عرقسوس(ينصح بعدم الاكثار من شرب العرقسوس للمصابين بارتفاع الضغط)
1- Apple - التفاح
2-OatMeal - الشوفان
3-Onion - البصل
4-Garlic - الثوم
5-Nigella sativa حبة البركة – الحبةالسوداء
6-Honey - العسل
7-Turmeric – Curcuma - الكركم
8-Ginger - Lesser Galangale - جنزبيل – الخولنجان
9-Liquorice – عرقسوس(ينصح بعدم الاكثار من شرب العرقسوس للمصابين بارتفاع الضغط)
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Is it safe to travel? [ A(H1N1) ] - from WHO Report
Is it safe to travel?
Yes. WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus. Today, global travel is commonplace and large numbers of people move around the world for business and leisure. Limiting travel and imposing travel restrictions would have very little effect on stopping the virus from spreading, but would be highly disruptive to the global community.
Influenza A(H1N1) has already been confirmed in many parts of the world. The global response now focuses on minimizing the impact of the virus through the rapid identification of cases, and providing patients with appropriate medical care, rather than on stopping its spread internationally.
Although identifying signs and symptoms of influenza in travellers can help track the path of the outbreak, it will not reduce the spread of influenza, as the virus can be transmitted from person to person before the onset of symptoms.
Scientific research based on mathematical modelling shows that restricting travel would be of limited or no benefit in stopping the spread of disease. Historical records of previous influenza pandemics, as well as experience with SARS, validate this.
Does WHO recommend screenings at country entry and exit points to detect if ill people are travelling?
No. We do not believe entry and exit screenings would work to reduce the spread of this disease. However country-level measures to respond to a public health risk are the decision of national authorities, under the International Health Regulations 2005.
Countries that adopt measures that significantly interfere with international traffic (e.g. delaying an airplane passenger for more than 24 hours, or refusing country entry or departure to a traveller) must provide WHO with the public health reasoning and evidence for their actions. WHO will follow up with all of its Member countries on such matters.
Travellers should always be treated with dignity and respect for their human rights.
How can I protect myself from influenza A(H1N1) when I am travelling?
People who are ill should delay travel plans. Returning travellers who become ill should contact their health care provider.
Travellers can protect themselves and others by following simple prevention practices that apply while travelling and in daily life.
السفــر
7 أيار/مايو 2009
هل يمكن السفر بأمان؟
لا توصي منظمة الصحة العالمية، في الوقت الحاضر، بفرض أيّة قيود على حركة السفر جرّاء فاشية الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1. والمعروف أنّ السفر الدولي بات يشهد حركة سريعة، حيث أصبح الناس يزورون مختلف مناطق العالم بأعداد كبيرة. وعليه فإنّ الحدّ من حركة السفر وفرض قيود عليها لن يؤثّر كثيراً في وقف انتشار الفيروس، بل من شأنه إرباك المجتمع الدولي.
وقد تم، فعلاً، تأكيد وقوع حالات من الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 في كثير من مناطق العالم. ولا بدّ التركيز، في الوقت الراهن، على الحدّ من آثار ذلك الفيروس إلى أدنى مستوى ممكن بالتعجيل بأنشطة الكشف عن الحالات وتزويد المرضى بخدمات الرعاية الطبية المناسبة، بدلاً من السعي إلى وقف انتشاره على الصعيد الدولي. وبالإضافة إلى ذلك، ومع أنّ تحديد علامات الأنفلونزا وأعراضها بين المسافرين من تقنيات الرصد الفعالة، فإنّها لا تضمن أيّة فعالية في الحدّ من انتشار الأنفلونزا لأنّ الفيروس قادر على الانتقال بين البشر قبل ظهور الأعراض. وتشير البحوث العلمية القائمة على النماذج الرياضية إلى أنّ فرض قيود على حركة السفر من التدابير التي لا تعود إلاّ بالقليل من المنافع فيما يخص وقف انتشار المرض، بل أنّها لا تعود بأيّة منافع على الإطلاق في هذا المجال.
وقد أكّدت هذه النظرية السجلات التاريخية لجوائح الأنفلونزا السابقة، فضلاً عن تجربة المتلازمة الرئوية الحادة الوخيمة (سارس).
ويمكن للمسافرين حماية أنفسهم وحماية غيرهم باتّباع التوصيات البسيطة المتعلقة بالسفر والهادفة إلى توقي انتشار العدوى. وينبغي للمرضى إرجاء رحلاتهم، كما ينبغي للمسافرين العائدين الذين تظهر عليهم أعراض المرض التماس العناية الطبية. وتدخل تلك التوصيات ضمن تدابير الحيطة التي يمكنها الحدذ من انتشار الكثير من الأمراض السارية وليس الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 فقط.
هل توصي المنظمة بإجراء فحوص في نقاط الدخول إلى البلدان ونقاط الخروج منها للكشف عن المرضى بين المسافرين؟
لا. لا نظنّ أنّ إجراء فحوص في نقاط الدخول إلى البلدان ونقاط الخروج منها من العمليات الكفيلة بالحد من انتشار هذا المرض. غير أنّ التدابير التي تُتخذ على الصعيد القطري لمواجهة أحد المخاطر الصحية العمومية تدخل ضمن القرارات التي تتخذها السلطات الوطنية، بموجب اللوائح الصحية الدولية 2005.
ويجب على البلدان التي تعتمد تدابير تعرقل بشدة حركة السفر الدولية (مثل تأخير رحلة أحد المسافرين لأكثر من 24 ساعة أو رفض دخوله إلى بلد ما أو خروجه منه) موافاة المنظمة بالدوافع والبيّنات الصحية العمومية التي تبرّر تلك الإجراءات. وستقوم المنظمة بمتابعة تلك المسائل بالتعاون مع جميع دولها الأعضاء.
وينبغي ، دوماً، معاملة المسافرين بكرامة وباحترام حقوقهم الأساسية.
كيف يمكنني حماية نفسي من الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 أثاء السفر؟
ينبغي للمرضى إرجاء الرحلات التي يعتزمون القيام بها. وينبغي للمسافرين العائدين الذين تظهر عليهم أعراض المرض الاتصال بالجهة التي اعتادوا التماس الرعاية الصحية منها.
ويمكن للمسافرين حماية أنفسهم وحماية الآخرين باتباع ممارسات وقائية بسيطة تنطبق أثناء السفر وفي الحياة اليومية.
Yes. WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus. Today, global travel is commonplace and large numbers of people move around the world for business and leisure. Limiting travel and imposing travel restrictions would have very little effect on stopping the virus from spreading, but would be highly disruptive to the global community.
Influenza A(H1N1) has already been confirmed in many parts of the world. The global response now focuses on minimizing the impact of the virus through the rapid identification of cases, and providing patients with appropriate medical care, rather than on stopping its spread internationally.
Although identifying signs and symptoms of influenza in travellers can help track the path of the outbreak, it will not reduce the spread of influenza, as the virus can be transmitted from person to person before the onset of symptoms.
Scientific research based on mathematical modelling shows that restricting travel would be of limited or no benefit in stopping the spread of disease. Historical records of previous influenza pandemics, as well as experience with SARS, validate this.
Does WHO recommend screenings at country entry and exit points to detect if ill people are travelling?
No. We do not believe entry and exit screenings would work to reduce the spread of this disease. However country-level measures to respond to a public health risk are the decision of national authorities, under the International Health Regulations 2005.
Countries that adopt measures that significantly interfere with international traffic (e.g. delaying an airplane passenger for more than 24 hours, or refusing country entry or departure to a traveller) must provide WHO with the public health reasoning and evidence for their actions. WHO will follow up with all of its Member countries on such matters.
Travellers should always be treated with dignity and respect for their human rights.
How can I protect myself from influenza A(H1N1) when I am travelling?
People who are ill should delay travel plans. Returning travellers who become ill should contact their health care provider.
Travellers can protect themselves and others by following simple prevention practices that apply while travelling and in daily life.
السفــر
7 أيار/مايو 2009
هل يمكن السفر بأمان؟
لا توصي منظمة الصحة العالمية، في الوقت الحاضر، بفرض أيّة قيود على حركة السفر جرّاء فاشية الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1. والمعروف أنّ السفر الدولي بات يشهد حركة سريعة، حيث أصبح الناس يزورون مختلف مناطق العالم بأعداد كبيرة. وعليه فإنّ الحدّ من حركة السفر وفرض قيود عليها لن يؤثّر كثيراً في وقف انتشار الفيروس، بل من شأنه إرباك المجتمع الدولي.
وقد تم، فعلاً، تأكيد وقوع حالات من الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 في كثير من مناطق العالم. ولا بدّ التركيز، في الوقت الراهن، على الحدّ من آثار ذلك الفيروس إلى أدنى مستوى ممكن بالتعجيل بأنشطة الكشف عن الحالات وتزويد المرضى بخدمات الرعاية الطبية المناسبة، بدلاً من السعي إلى وقف انتشاره على الصعيد الدولي. وبالإضافة إلى ذلك، ومع أنّ تحديد علامات الأنفلونزا وأعراضها بين المسافرين من تقنيات الرصد الفعالة، فإنّها لا تضمن أيّة فعالية في الحدّ من انتشار الأنفلونزا لأنّ الفيروس قادر على الانتقال بين البشر قبل ظهور الأعراض. وتشير البحوث العلمية القائمة على النماذج الرياضية إلى أنّ فرض قيود على حركة السفر من التدابير التي لا تعود إلاّ بالقليل من المنافع فيما يخص وقف انتشار المرض، بل أنّها لا تعود بأيّة منافع على الإطلاق في هذا المجال.
وقد أكّدت هذه النظرية السجلات التاريخية لجوائح الأنفلونزا السابقة، فضلاً عن تجربة المتلازمة الرئوية الحادة الوخيمة (سارس).
ويمكن للمسافرين حماية أنفسهم وحماية غيرهم باتّباع التوصيات البسيطة المتعلقة بالسفر والهادفة إلى توقي انتشار العدوى. وينبغي للمرضى إرجاء رحلاتهم، كما ينبغي للمسافرين العائدين الذين تظهر عليهم أعراض المرض التماس العناية الطبية. وتدخل تلك التوصيات ضمن تدابير الحيطة التي يمكنها الحدذ من انتشار الكثير من الأمراض السارية وليس الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 فقط.
هل توصي المنظمة بإجراء فحوص في نقاط الدخول إلى البلدان ونقاط الخروج منها للكشف عن المرضى بين المسافرين؟
لا. لا نظنّ أنّ إجراء فحوص في نقاط الدخول إلى البلدان ونقاط الخروج منها من العمليات الكفيلة بالحد من انتشار هذا المرض. غير أنّ التدابير التي تُتخذ على الصعيد القطري لمواجهة أحد المخاطر الصحية العمومية تدخل ضمن القرارات التي تتخذها السلطات الوطنية، بموجب اللوائح الصحية الدولية 2005.
ويجب على البلدان التي تعتمد تدابير تعرقل بشدة حركة السفر الدولية (مثل تأخير رحلة أحد المسافرين لأكثر من 24 ساعة أو رفض دخوله إلى بلد ما أو خروجه منه) موافاة المنظمة بالدوافع والبيّنات الصحية العمومية التي تبرّر تلك الإجراءات. وستقوم المنظمة بمتابعة تلك المسائل بالتعاون مع جميع دولها الأعضاء.
وينبغي ، دوماً، معاملة المسافرين بكرامة وباحترام حقوقهم الأساسية.
كيف يمكنني حماية نفسي من الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 أثاء السفر؟
ينبغي للمرضى إرجاء الرحلات التي يعتزمون القيام بها. وينبغي للمسافرين العائدين الذين تظهر عليهم أعراض المرض الاتصال بالجهة التي اعتادوا التماس الرعاية الصحية منها.
ويمكن للمسافرين حماية أنفسهم وحماية الآخرين باتباع ممارسات وقائية بسيطة تنطبق أثناء السفر وفي الحياة اليومية.
What can I do? about [A(H1N1)] - from WHO Report
What can I do to protect myself from catching influenza A(H1N1)?
The main route of transmission of the new influenza A(H1N1) virus seems to be similar to seasonal influenza, via droplets that are expelled by speaking, sneezing or coughing. You can prevent getting infected by avoiding close contact with people who show influenza-like symptoms (trying to maintain a distance of about 1 metre if possible) and taking the following measures:
avoid touching your mouth and nose;
clean hands thoroughly with soap and water, or cleanse them with an alcohol-based hand rub on a regular basis (especially if touching the mouth and nose, or surfaces that are potentially contaminated);
avoid close contact with people who might be ill;
reduce the time spent in crowded settings if possible;
improve airflow in your living space by opening windows;
practise good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious food, and keeping physically active.
What about using a mask? What does WHO recommend?
If you are not sick you do not have to wear a mask.
If you are caring for a sick person, you can wear a mask when you are in close contact with the ill person and dispose of it immediately after contact, and cleanse your hands thoroughly afterwards.
When and how to use a mask?
If you are sick and must travel or be around others, cover your mouth and nose.
Using a mask correctly in all situations is essential. Incorrect use actually increases the chance of spreading infection.
How do I know if I have influenza A(H1N1)?
You will not be able to tell the difference between seasonal flu and influenza A(H1N1) without medical help. Typical symptoms to watch for are similar to seasonal viruses and include fever, cough, headache, body aches, sore throat and runny nose. Only your medical practitioner and local health authority can confirm a case of influenza A(H1N1).
What should I do if I think I have the illness?
If you feel unwell, have high fever, cough or sore throat:
stay at home and keep away from work, school or crowds;
rest and take plenty of fluids;
cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing and, if using tissues, make sure you dispose of them carefully. Clean your hands immediately after with soap and water or cleanse them with an alcohol-based hand rub;
if you do not have a tissue close by when you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth as much as possible with the crook of your elbow;
use a mask to help you contain the spread of droplets when you are around others, but be sure to do so correctly;
inform family and friends about your illness and try to avoid contact with other people;
If possible, contact a health professional before traveling to a health facility to discuss whether a medical examination is necessary.
Should I take an antiviral now just in case I catch the new virus?
No. You should only take an antiviral, such as oseltamivir or zanamivir, if your health care provider advises you to do so. Individuals should not buy medicines to prevent or fight this new influenza without a prescription, and they should exercise caution in buying antivirals over the Internet.
Warning on purchase of antivirals without a prescription [pdf 35kb]
What about breastfeeding? Should I stop if I am ill?
No, not unless your health care provider advises it. Studies on other influenza infections show that breastfeeding is most likely protective for babies - it passes on helpful maternal immunities and lowers the risk of respiratory disease. Breastfeeding provides the best overall nutrition for babies and increases their defense factors to fight illness.
When should someone seek medical care?
A person should seek medical care if they experience shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or if a fever continues more than three days. For parents with a young child who is ill, seek medical care if a child has fast or labored breathing, continuing fever or convulsions (seizures).
Supportive care at home - resting, drinking plenty of fluids and using a pain reliever for aches - is adequate for recovery in most cases. (A non-aspirin pain reliever should be used by children and young adults because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.)
Should I go to work if I have the flu but am feeling OK?
No. Whether you have influenza A(H1N1) or a seasonal influenza, you should stay home and away from work through the duration of your symptoms. This is a precaution that can protect your work colleagues and others.
Can I travel?
If you are feeling unwell or have symptoms of influenza, you should not travel. If you have any doubts about your health, you should check with your health care provider.
ما الذي يمكنني فعله؟
18 أيار/مايو 2009
ما الذي يمكنني فعله لأحمي نفسي من الإصابة بالأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1؟
يبدو أنّ الطريق الرئيسي لسراية الفيروس الجديد A/H1N1 يضاهي طريق سراية فيروس الأنفلونزا الموسمية وهو يتمثّل في الرذاذ الذي يتطاير عند الكلام أو العطاس أو السعال. ويمكنك توقي الإصابة بالعدوى بتجنّب مخالطة الأشخاص الذين تظهر عليهم أعراض شبيه بأعراض الأنفلونزا عن كثب (محاولة الحفاظ على مسافة تناهز متراً واحداً إذا أمكن ذلك) واتخاذ التدابير التالية:
تجنّب لمس الفم والأنف؛
غسل الأيدي جيداً بالماء والصابون أو تكرار تنظيفها بمحلول كحولي (خصوصاً بعد لمس الفم أو الأنف أو مسطّحات يُحتمل تلوّثها بالفيروس)؛
تجنّب مخالطة الحالات المشتبه فيها عن كثب؛
الحد، قدر الإمكان، من الفترة التي تُقضى في الأماكن الحاشدة؛
تحسين تدفق الهواء في المساكن بفتح النوافذ؛ اتياع الممارسات الصحية بما في ذلك قضاء فترة نوم كافية وتناول أطعمة مغذية والحفاظ على النشاط البدني.
ماذا عن استخدام الأقنعة؟ ما هي توصيات المنظمة في هذا الشأن؟
لا يجب عليك ارتداء قناع إذا لم تكن مريضاً.
أمّا إذا كنت تعتني بشخص مريض فيمكن لك ارتداء قناع إذا كنت تخالطه عن كثب ويجب عليك التخلّص منه فوراً بعد استعماله وتنظيف يديك جيّداً بعد ذلك.
وإذا كنت مريضاً واضطررت إلى السفر أو الالتقاء بأشخاص آخرين فعليك بتغطية فمك وأنفك.
ومن الضروري استخدام الأقنعة بشكل صحيح في جميع الحالات. ذلك أنّ استخدامها بطرق خاطئة يزيد من احتمال انتشار العدوى.
:: نصائح بشأن استخدام الناس للأقنعة إبّان فاشيات الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1
كيف أدرك أنّني مصاب بالأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1؟
لن يمكنك التمييز بين الأنفلونزا الموسمية والأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 دون مساعدة طبية. ذلك أنّ الأعراض النمطية التي ينبغي لك مراقبتها تضاهي الأعراض الناجمة عن فيروسات الأنفلونزا الموسمية ومنها الحمى والسعال والصداع والآلام العضلية والتهاب الحلق وسيلان الأنف. ولا يمكن إلاّ لطبيبك المعالج والسلطة الصحية المحلية تأكيد الإصابة بالأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1.
ما الذي ينبغي أن أفعله إذا ظننت أنني من ضحايا هذا المرض؟
إذا شعرت بوعكة وبإنك محموم وأنك تسعل وأن حلقك يوجعك:
عليك أن تظل في البيت وألا تذهب إلى عملك أو إلى المدرسة أو الاختلاط بالجموع الغفيرة.
عليك أن تستريح وأن تتناول الكثير من السوائل.
غط فمك وأنفك بالمناديل الورقية عندما تسعل أو تعطس وتخلص من المناديل الورقية المستخدمة على النحو المناسب.
اغسل يديك بالصابون والماء ملياً وأكثر من ذلك خاصة بعد السعال أو العطاس.
أخبر الأسرة والأصدقاء بأنك مريض وحاول أن تتجنب المخالطة اللصيقة للناس.
ما الذي ينبغي أن أفعله إذا احتجت إلى عناية طبية؟
اتصل بطبيبك أو بمن يقدم الرعاية الصحية لك قبل الذهاب إلى المرفق الصحي، وأبلغ من يهمه الأمر بالأعراض التي تظهر عليك. عليك أن تشرح لهؤلاء الأسباب التي تدفعك إلى الاعتقاد بأنك مصاب بالأنفلونزا الناجمة عـن الفيروس مـن النمط A/H1N1 كأن تكون قد سافرت منذ مدة يسيرة إلى بلد تفشى فيه المرض بين الآدميين. عليك أن تتبع النصائح التي تسدى إليك.
إذا تعذر عليك الاتصال مسبقاً بالجهة التي تقدم لك خدمات الرعاية الصحية عليك أن تعلن عن شكك في إصابتك بالعدوى حالما تصل إلى المرفق الصحي.
غط أنفك وفمك أثناء تنقلك.
هل ينبغي لي الذهاب إلى العمل إذا كنت مصاباً بالأنفلونزا دون الشعور بتوعّك؟
لا. ينبغي لك، سواءً كنت مصاباً بالأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 أو الأنفلونزا الموسمية، البقاء في البيت بعيداً عن مكان العمل طيلة فترة الأعراض. ويدخل ذلك في إطار التدابير الاحتياطية الكفيلة بحماية زملائك في العمل وغيرها من الناس.
هل يمكنني السفر؟
لا ينبغي لك السفر إذا كنت متوعّكاً أو مصاباً بأعراض الأنفلونزا. وإذا انتابتك أيّ شكوك بشأن حالتك الصحية ينبغي لك التحقّق من ذلك من الجهة التي اعتدت التماس خدمات الرعاية الصحية منها.
:: السفــر
ماذا عن الرضاعة الطبيعية؟ هل ينبغي لي وقفها إذا أُصبت بالمرض؟
لا، إلاّ إذا نصحكي طبيبكي المعالج بذلك. ذلك أنّ الدراسات التي أُجريت في مجال إصابات الأنفلونزا تظهر أنّ الرضاعة الطبيعية توفر، على الأرجح، حماية للرضّع- فهي تمكّن من نقل العناصر المناعية المساعدة من الأم إلى طفلها ومن تخفيض مخاطر الإصابة بالأمراض التنفسية. كما توفر تلك الرضاعة أفضل أنواع التغذية للرضّع عموماً وتزيد من عوامل الحماية التي تلزمهم لمكافحة الأمراض.
هل ينبغي لي أخذ مضاد للفيروسات لأحمي نفسي في حال ما إذا أُصبت بالفيروس الجديد؟
لا. لا ينبغي لك أخذ أيّ مضاد للفيروسات، مثل الأوسيلتاميفير أو الزاناميفير، إلاّ إذا نصحك من يقدم لك خدمات الرعاية الصحية بالقيام بذلك. ولا ينبغي للأفراد شراء أدوية لتوقي أو مكافحة هذا الفيروس الجديد دون وصفة طبية، وينبغي لهم توخي الحذر لدى شراء مضادات الفيروسات عبر الإنترنت.
The main route of transmission of the new influenza A(H1N1) virus seems to be similar to seasonal influenza, via droplets that are expelled by speaking, sneezing or coughing. You can prevent getting infected by avoiding close contact with people who show influenza-like symptoms (trying to maintain a distance of about 1 metre if possible) and taking the following measures:
avoid touching your mouth and nose;
clean hands thoroughly with soap and water, or cleanse them with an alcohol-based hand rub on a regular basis (especially if touching the mouth and nose, or surfaces that are potentially contaminated);
avoid close contact with people who might be ill;
reduce the time spent in crowded settings if possible;
improve airflow in your living space by opening windows;
practise good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious food, and keeping physically active.
What about using a mask? What does WHO recommend?
If you are not sick you do not have to wear a mask.
If you are caring for a sick person, you can wear a mask when you are in close contact with the ill person and dispose of it immediately after contact, and cleanse your hands thoroughly afterwards.
When and how to use a mask?
If you are sick and must travel or be around others, cover your mouth and nose.
Using a mask correctly in all situations is essential. Incorrect use actually increases the chance of spreading infection.
How do I know if I have influenza A(H1N1)?
You will not be able to tell the difference between seasonal flu and influenza A(H1N1) without medical help. Typical symptoms to watch for are similar to seasonal viruses and include fever, cough, headache, body aches, sore throat and runny nose. Only your medical practitioner and local health authority can confirm a case of influenza A(H1N1).
What should I do if I think I have the illness?
If you feel unwell, have high fever, cough or sore throat:
stay at home and keep away from work, school or crowds;
rest and take plenty of fluids;
cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing and, if using tissues, make sure you dispose of them carefully. Clean your hands immediately after with soap and water or cleanse them with an alcohol-based hand rub;
if you do not have a tissue close by when you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth as much as possible with the crook of your elbow;
use a mask to help you contain the spread of droplets when you are around others, but be sure to do so correctly;
inform family and friends about your illness and try to avoid contact with other people;
If possible, contact a health professional before traveling to a health facility to discuss whether a medical examination is necessary.
Should I take an antiviral now just in case I catch the new virus?
No. You should only take an antiviral, such as oseltamivir or zanamivir, if your health care provider advises you to do so. Individuals should not buy medicines to prevent or fight this new influenza without a prescription, and they should exercise caution in buying antivirals over the Internet.
Warning on purchase of antivirals without a prescription [pdf 35kb]
What about breastfeeding? Should I stop if I am ill?
No, not unless your health care provider advises it. Studies on other influenza infections show that breastfeeding is most likely protective for babies - it passes on helpful maternal immunities and lowers the risk of respiratory disease. Breastfeeding provides the best overall nutrition for babies and increases their defense factors to fight illness.
When should someone seek medical care?
A person should seek medical care if they experience shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or if a fever continues more than three days. For parents with a young child who is ill, seek medical care if a child has fast or labored breathing, continuing fever or convulsions (seizures).
Supportive care at home - resting, drinking plenty of fluids and using a pain reliever for aches - is adequate for recovery in most cases. (A non-aspirin pain reliever should be used by children and young adults because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.)
Should I go to work if I have the flu but am feeling OK?
No. Whether you have influenza A(H1N1) or a seasonal influenza, you should stay home and away from work through the duration of your symptoms. This is a precaution that can protect your work colleagues and others.
Can I travel?
If you are feeling unwell or have symptoms of influenza, you should not travel. If you have any doubts about your health, you should check with your health care provider.
ما الذي يمكنني فعله؟
18 أيار/مايو 2009
ما الذي يمكنني فعله لأحمي نفسي من الإصابة بالأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1؟
يبدو أنّ الطريق الرئيسي لسراية الفيروس الجديد A/H1N1 يضاهي طريق سراية فيروس الأنفلونزا الموسمية وهو يتمثّل في الرذاذ الذي يتطاير عند الكلام أو العطاس أو السعال. ويمكنك توقي الإصابة بالعدوى بتجنّب مخالطة الأشخاص الذين تظهر عليهم أعراض شبيه بأعراض الأنفلونزا عن كثب (محاولة الحفاظ على مسافة تناهز متراً واحداً إذا أمكن ذلك) واتخاذ التدابير التالية:
تجنّب لمس الفم والأنف؛
غسل الأيدي جيداً بالماء والصابون أو تكرار تنظيفها بمحلول كحولي (خصوصاً بعد لمس الفم أو الأنف أو مسطّحات يُحتمل تلوّثها بالفيروس)؛
تجنّب مخالطة الحالات المشتبه فيها عن كثب؛
الحد، قدر الإمكان، من الفترة التي تُقضى في الأماكن الحاشدة؛
تحسين تدفق الهواء في المساكن بفتح النوافذ؛ اتياع الممارسات الصحية بما في ذلك قضاء فترة نوم كافية وتناول أطعمة مغذية والحفاظ على النشاط البدني.
ماذا عن استخدام الأقنعة؟ ما هي توصيات المنظمة في هذا الشأن؟
لا يجب عليك ارتداء قناع إذا لم تكن مريضاً.
أمّا إذا كنت تعتني بشخص مريض فيمكن لك ارتداء قناع إذا كنت تخالطه عن كثب ويجب عليك التخلّص منه فوراً بعد استعماله وتنظيف يديك جيّداً بعد ذلك.
وإذا كنت مريضاً واضطررت إلى السفر أو الالتقاء بأشخاص آخرين فعليك بتغطية فمك وأنفك.
ومن الضروري استخدام الأقنعة بشكل صحيح في جميع الحالات. ذلك أنّ استخدامها بطرق خاطئة يزيد من احتمال انتشار العدوى.
:: نصائح بشأن استخدام الناس للأقنعة إبّان فاشيات الأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1
كيف أدرك أنّني مصاب بالأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1؟
لن يمكنك التمييز بين الأنفلونزا الموسمية والأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 دون مساعدة طبية. ذلك أنّ الأعراض النمطية التي ينبغي لك مراقبتها تضاهي الأعراض الناجمة عن فيروسات الأنفلونزا الموسمية ومنها الحمى والسعال والصداع والآلام العضلية والتهاب الحلق وسيلان الأنف. ولا يمكن إلاّ لطبيبك المعالج والسلطة الصحية المحلية تأكيد الإصابة بالأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1.
ما الذي ينبغي أن أفعله إذا ظننت أنني من ضحايا هذا المرض؟
إذا شعرت بوعكة وبإنك محموم وأنك تسعل وأن حلقك يوجعك:
عليك أن تظل في البيت وألا تذهب إلى عملك أو إلى المدرسة أو الاختلاط بالجموع الغفيرة.
عليك أن تستريح وأن تتناول الكثير من السوائل.
غط فمك وأنفك بالمناديل الورقية عندما تسعل أو تعطس وتخلص من المناديل الورقية المستخدمة على النحو المناسب.
اغسل يديك بالصابون والماء ملياً وأكثر من ذلك خاصة بعد السعال أو العطاس.
أخبر الأسرة والأصدقاء بأنك مريض وحاول أن تتجنب المخالطة اللصيقة للناس.
ما الذي ينبغي أن أفعله إذا احتجت إلى عناية طبية؟
اتصل بطبيبك أو بمن يقدم الرعاية الصحية لك قبل الذهاب إلى المرفق الصحي، وأبلغ من يهمه الأمر بالأعراض التي تظهر عليك. عليك أن تشرح لهؤلاء الأسباب التي تدفعك إلى الاعتقاد بأنك مصاب بالأنفلونزا الناجمة عـن الفيروس مـن النمط A/H1N1 كأن تكون قد سافرت منذ مدة يسيرة إلى بلد تفشى فيه المرض بين الآدميين. عليك أن تتبع النصائح التي تسدى إليك.
إذا تعذر عليك الاتصال مسبقاً بالجهة التي تقدم لك خدمات الرعاية الصحية عليك أن تعلن عن شكك في إصابتك بالعدوى حالما تصل إلى المرفق الصحي.
غط أنفك وفمك أثناء تنقلك.
هل ينبغي لي الذهاب إلى العمل إذا كنت مصاباً بالأنفلونزا دون الشعور بتوعّك؟
لا. ينبغي لك، سواءً كنت مصاباً بالأنفلونزا من النمط A/H1N1 أو الأنفلونزا الموسمية، البقاء في البيت بعيداً عن مكان العمل طيلة فترة الأعراض. ويدخل ذلك في إطار التدابير الاحتياطية الكفيلة بحماية زملائك في العمل وغيرها من الناس.
هل يمكنني السفر؟
لا ينبغي لك السفر إذا كنت متوعّكاً أو مصاباً بأعراض الأنفلونزا. وإذا انتابتك أيّ شكوك بشأن حالتك الصحية ينبغي لك التحقّق من ذلك من الجهة التي اعتدت التماس خدمات الرعاية الصحية منها.
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ماذا عن الرضاعة الطبيعية؟ هل ينبغي لي وقفها إذا أُصبت بالمرض؟
لا، إلاّ إذا نصحكي طبيبكي المعالج بذلك. ذلك أنّ الدراسات التي أُجريت في مجال إصابات الأنفلونزا تظهر أنّ الرضاعة الطبيعية توفر، على الأرجح، حماية للرضّع- فهي تمكّن من نقل العناصر المناعية المساعدة من الأم إلى طفلها ومن تخفيض مخاطر الإصابة بالأمراض التنفسية. كما توفر تلك الرضاعة أفضل أنواع التغذية للرضّع عموماً وتزيد من عوامل الحماية التي تلزمهم لمكافحة الأمراض.
هل ينبغي لي أخذ مضاد للفيروسات لأحمي نفسي في حال ما إذا أُصبت بالفيروس الجديد؟
لا. لا ينبغي لك أخذ أيّ مضاد للفيروسات، مثل الأوسيلتاميفير أو الزاناميفير، إلاّ إذا نصحك من يقدم لك خدمات الرعاية الصحية بالقيام بذلك. ولا ينبغي للأفراد شراء أدوية لتوقي أو مكافحة هذا الفيروس الجديد دون وصفة طبية، وينبغي لهم توخي الحذر لدى شراء مضادات الفيروسات عبر الإنترنت.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Camomile tea for aches and ills
Drinking camomile tea can fight a cold and banish menstrual cramps, UK researchers believe.
Five cups a day for a fortnight is enough to boost urine levels of substances that can ease muscle spasms and fight inflammation.
The team from London's Imperial College tested the urine of 14 healthy camomile tea drinkers.
Their research will appear in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
A host of ills
For years, people have used camomile as an anti-inflammatory, a mild sedative and as an anti-ulcer remedy.
It has also been reported to have anti-oxidant activity and the essential oil extracted from the chamomile flowers has been shown to possess antimicrobial activity.
Dr Elaine Holmes and colleagues set out to investigate what happens in the body when a person drinks camomile tea.
In the study, the tea was made with the flowers of German camomile (Matricaria recutita), also known as manzanilla.
The researchers tested the volunteers' urine daily, both before and after they had consumed the camomile tea.
There may be something there, but what we need are controlled clinical trials.
Professor Ron Eccles, from the Common Cold Centre in Cardiff
Drinking tea caused levels of both glycine, which can ease muscle spasms, and the anti-inflammatory hippurate in the urine to go up.
After the volunteers stopped drinking the tea at the end of the two weeks, levels of glycine and hippurate stayed elevated for up to a further two weeks, which suggests the effects may be long-lasting.
Professor Ron Eccles, from the Common Cold Centre in Cardiff, said: "This interesting but it really is a very long way off evidence that camomile tea will have effects on colds and menstrual pain.
"There may be something there, but what we need are controlled clinical trials."
He said the best way to avoid colds was to stay healthy by exercising and eating a balanced diet.
"You can try remedies like camomile tea and echinacea, and if they work for you that's fine.
"Also, you can take symptomatic treatments - pain killers and hot tasty drinks," he said.
Maureen Robertson, from the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine, said camomile worked by removing heat from the body.
"It's a very safe herb to use. It's good for inflammation, particularly of the gastrointestinal tract."
She said the high essential oil content of camomile also made it a good antiseptic.
She said camomile infused oil could be massaged over the pubic area as a remedy for menstrual spasms.
But she said pregnant women should be cautious about using camomile because of its action on the womb
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy [ As a Precautionay Measures ]
Stay informed. This website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Stay home if you get sick. we recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Vaccines for the new influenza A(H1N1)
Is an effective vaccine already available against the new influenza A(H1N1) virus?
No, but work is already under way to develop such a vaccine. Influenza vaccines generally contain a dead or weakened form of a circulating virus. The vaccine prepares the body’s immune system to defend against a true infection. For the vaccine to protect as well as possible, the virus in it should match the circulating “wild-type” virus relatively closely. Since this H1N1 virus is new, there is no vaccine currently available made with this particular virus. Making a completely new influenza vaccine can take five to six months.
What implications does the declaration of a pandemic have on influenza vaccine production?
Declaration by WHO of phase 6 of pandemic alert does not by itself automatically translate into a request for vaccine manufacturers to immediately stop production of seasonal influenza vaccine and to start production of a pandemic vaccine. Since seasonal influenza can also cause severe disease, WHO will take several important considerations such as the epidemiology and the severity of the disease when deciding when to formally make recommendations on this matter. In the meantime, WHO will continue to interact very closely with regulatory and other agencies and influenza vaccine manufacturers.
How important will influenza A(H1N1) vaccines be for reducing pandemic disease?
Vaccines are one of the most valuable ways to protect people during influenza epidemics and pandemics. Other measures include anti-viral drugs, social distancing and personal hygiene.
Will currently available seasonal vaccine confer protection against influenza A(H1N1)?
The best scientific evidence available today is incomplete but suggests that seasonal vaccines will confer little or no protection against influenza A(H1N1).
What is WHO doing to facilitate production of influenza A(H1N1) vaccines?
As soon as the first human cases of new influenza A(H1N1) infection became known to WHO, the WHO Collaborating Center in Atlanta (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States of America) took immediate action and began the work to develop candidate vaccine viruses. WHO also initiated consultations with vaccine manufacturers worldwide to facilitate the availability of all necessary material to start production of influenza A(H1N1) vaccine. In parallel, WHO is working with national regulatory authorities to ensure that the new influenza A(H1N1) vaccine will meet all safety criteria and be made available as soon as possible.
Why is WHO not asking vaccine manufacturers to switch production from seasonal vaccine to a influenza A(H1N1) vaccine yet?
WHO has not recommended stopping production of seasonal influenza vaccine because this seasonal influenza causes 3 million to 5 million cases of severe illness each year, and kills from 250 000 to 500 000 people. Continued immunization against seasonal influenza is therefore important. Moreover, stopping seasonal vaccine production immediately would not allow a pandemic vaccine to be made quicker. At this time, WHO is liaising closely with vaccine manufacturers so large-scale vaccine production can start as soon as indicated.
Is it possible that manufacturers produce both seasonal and pandemic vaccines at the same time?
There are several potential options which must be considered based on all available evidence.
What is the process for developing a pandemic vaccine? Has a vaccine strain been identified, and if so by whom?
A vaccine for the Influenza A(H1N1) virus will be produced using licensed influenza vaccine processes in which the vaccine viruses are grown either in eggs or cells. Candidate vaccine strains have been identified and prepared by the WHO Collaborating Center in Atlanta (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States of America)1. These strains have now been received by the other WHO Collaborating Centers which have also started preparation of vaccine candidate viruses. Once developed, these strains will be distributed to all interested manufacturers on request. Availability is anticipated by mid-May.
How quickly will influenza A(H1N1) vaccines be available?
The first doses of Influenza A(H1N1) vaccine could be available in five to six months from identification of the pandemic strain. The regulatory approval will be conducted in parallel with the manufacturing process. Regulatory authorities have put into place expedited processes that do not compromise on the quality and safety of the vaccine. Delays in production could result from poor growth of the virus strain used to make the vaccine.
How would manufacturers be selected?
There are currently more than a dozen vaccine manufacturers with licenses to produce influenza vaccines. Upon request, the vaccine strain will be available to each of them, as well as to other qualified vaccine manufacturers who are preparing to make influenza vaccine but do not yet have a licensed influenza vaccine.
What is the global manufacturing capacity for a potential influenza A(H1N1) pandemic vaccine? Is this the same as the global manufacturing capacity for H5N1?
The projections made for the production capacity of an vaccine for H5N1 cannot be automatically assumed to be the capacity to make an H1N1 vaccine. H5N1 and H1N1 viruses are different and the amount of antigen needed to make an effective H1N1 vaccines may be different than for H5N1. Therefore it is not possible to make a precise estimate. However, given these considerations, a conservative estimate of global capacity is at least 1 to 2 billion doses per year.
How is production capacity for influenza vaccines distributed geographically?
More that 90% of the global capacity today is located in Europe and in North America. However, during the past five years, other regions have begun to acquire the technology to produce influenza vaccines. Six manufacturers in developing countries have done so with technical and financial support from WHO.
What will be the storage requirements for influenza A(H1N1) vaccine?
The vaccine should be stored under refrigerated conditions at between 2°C and 8°C.
It has been impossible so far to develop vaccines for major killers such as HIV and malaria. How sure are we that there will not be scientific or other hurdles in developing an effective influenza A(H1N1) vaccine?
Typically, development of influenza vaccines has not posed a problem. Influenza vaccines have been used in humans for many years and are known to be immunogenic and effective. Each year seasonal influenza vaccines with varying composition are produced for the northern and southern hemisphere influenza seasons. Vaccine manufacturers will employ a number of different technologies to develop their vaccines. They will take advantage, notably, of novel approaches that were developed over the past years for H5N1 avian influenza vaccines. One key unknown is yield of vaccine virus production, since some strains grow better than others and the behavior of the new influenza A(H1N1) strain in manufacturers’ systems is not yet known. New recombinant technologies are under development, but have not yet been approved for use.
Will influenza A(H1N1) vaccines be effective in all population groups?
There are not data on this but there also is no reason to expect that they would not, given current information.
Will the influenza A(H1N1) vaccine be safe?
Licensed vaccines are held to a very high standard of safety. All possible precautions will be taken to ensure safety of new influenza A(H1N1) vaccines.
How can a repeat of the 1976 swine flu vaccine complications (Guillain-Barré syndrome) experienced in the United States of America be avoided?
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute disorder of the nervous system. It is observed following a variety of infections, including influenza. Studies suggest that regular seasonal influenza vaccines could be associated with an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome on the order of one to two cases per million vaccinated persons. During the 1976 influenza vaccination campaign, this risk increased to around 10 cases per million vaccinated persons which led to the withdrawal of the vaccine.
Pandemic vaccines will be manufactured according to established standards. However, they are new products so there is an inherent risk that they will cause slightly differently reactions in humans. Close monitoring and investigation of all serious adverse events following administration of vaccine is essential. The systems for monitoring safety are an integral part of the strategies for the implementation of the new pandemic influenza vaccines. Quality control for the production of influenza vaccines has improved substantially since the 1970s.
Will it be possible to deliver new influenza A(H1N1) vaccine simultaneously with other vaccines?
Inactivated influenza vaccine can be given at the same time as other injectable vaccines, but the vaccines should be administered at different injection sites.
If the virus causes a mild pandemic in the warmer months and changes into something much more severe in, say, 6 months, will vaccines being developed now be effective?
It is too early to be able to predict changes in the influenza A(H1N1) virus as it continues to circulate in humans or how similar a mutated virus might be to the current virus. Careful surveillance for changes in the influenza A(H1N1) virus is ongoing. This close and constant monitoring will support a quick response should important changes in the virus be detected.
Will there be enough influenza A(H1N1) vaccine for everyone?
The estimated time to make enough vaccine to vaccinate the world's population against pandemic influenza will not be known until vaccine manufacturers will have been able to determine how much active ingredient (antigen) is needed to make one dose of effective influenza A(H1N1) vaccine.
In the past two years, influenza vaccine production capacity has increased sharply due to expansion of production facilities as well as advances in research, including the discovery and use of adjuvants. Adjuvants are substances added to a vaccine to make it more effective, thus conserving the active ingredient (antigen).
What is WHO's perspective on fairness and equity for vaccine availability?
The WHO Director-General has called for international solidarity in the response to the current situation. WHO regards the goal of ensuring fair and equitable access by all countries to response measures to be among the highest priorities. WHO is working very closely with partners including the vaccine manufacturing industry on this.
Who is likely to receive priority for vaccination with a future pandemic vaccine?
This decision is made by national authorities. As guidance, WHO will be tracking the evolution of the pandemic in real-time and making its findings public. As information becomes available, it may be possible to better define high-risk groups and to target vaccination for those groups, thus ensuring that limited supplies are used to greatest effect.
Will WHO be conducting mass influenza A(H1N1) vaccination campaigns?
No. National authorities will implement vaccination campaigns according to their national pandemic preparedness plans. WHO is exploring whether the vaccine can be packaged, for example, in multi-dose vials, to facilitate the rapid and efficient vaccination of large numbers of people.
Developing countries are very experienced in administering population-wide vaccination campaigns during public health emergencies caused by infectious diseases, including diseases like epidemic meningitis and yellow fever, as well as for polio eradication and measles control programmes.
How feasible will it be to immunize large numbers of people in developing countries against a pandemic virus?
Developing countries have considerable strategic and practical experience in delivering vaccines in mass campaigns. The main issue is not feasibility, but how to ensure timely access to adequate quantities of vaccine.
What is the estimated global number of doses of seasonal vaccine used annually?
The current annual demand is for less than 500 million doses per year.
Will seasonal influenza vaccine continue to be available?
At this time there is no recommendation to stop production of seasonal influenza vaccine.
1National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (UK), Food and Drug Administration/Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (USA), New York Medical College (USA), Victorian Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory (Australia)
No, but work is already under way to develop such a vaccine. Influenza vaccines generally contain a dead or weakened form of a circulating virus. The vaccine prepares the body’s immune system to defend against a true infection. For the vaccine to protect as well as possible, the virus in it should match the circulating “wild-type” virus relatively closely. Since this H1N1 virus is new, there is no vaccine currently available made with this particular virus. Making a completely new influenza vaccine can take five to six months.
What implications does the declaration of a pandemic have on influenza vaccine production?
Declaration by WHO of phase 6 of pandemic alert does not by itself automatically translate into a request for vaccine manufacturers to immediately stop production of seasonal influenza vaccine and to start production of a pandemic vaccine. Since seasonal influenza can also cause severe disease, WHO will take several important considerations such as the epidemiology and the severity of the disease when deciding when to formally make recommendations on this matter. In the meantime, WHO will continue to interact very closely with regulatory and other agencies and influenza vaccine manufacturers.
How important will influenza A(H1N1) vaccines be for reducing pandemic disease?
Vaccines are one of the most valuable ways to protect people during influenza epidemics and pandemics. Other measures include anti-viral drugs, social distancing and personal hygiene.
Will currently available seasonal vaccine confer protection against influenza A(H1N1)?
The best scientific evidence available today is incomplete but suggests that seasonal vaccines will confer little or no protection against influenza A(H1N1).
What is WHO doing to facilitate production of influenza A(H1N1) vaccines?
As soon as the first human cases of new influenza A(H1N1) infection became known to WHO, the WHO Collaborating Center in Atlanta (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States of America) took immediate action and began the work to develop candidate vaccine viruses. WHO also initiated consultations with vaccine manufacturers worldwide to facilitate the availability of all necessary material to start production of influenza A(H1N1) vaccine. In parallel, WHO is working with national regulatory authorities to ensure that the new influenza A(H1N1) vaccine will meet all safety criteria and be made available as soon as possible.
Why is WHO not asking vaccine manufacturers to switch production from seasonal vaccine to a influenza A(H1N1) vaccine yet?
WHO has not recommended stopping production of seasonal influenza vaccine because this seasonal influenza causes 3 million to 5 million cases of severe illness each year, and kills from 250 000 to 500 000 people. Continued immunization against seasonal influenza is therefore important. Moreover, stopping seasonal vaccine production immediately would not allow a pandemic vaccine to be made quicker. At this time, WHO is liaising closely with vaccine manufacturers so large-scale vaccine production can start as soon as indicated.
Is it possible that manufacturers produce both seasonal and pandemic vaccines at the same time?
There are several potential options which must be considered based on all available evidence.
What is the process for developing a pandemic vaccine? Has a vaccine strain been identified, and if so by whom?
A vaccine for the Influenza A(H1N1) virus will be produced using licensed influenza vaccine processes in which the vaccine viruses are grown either in eggs or cells. Candidate vaccine strains have been identified and prepared by the WHO Collaborating Center in Atlanta (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States of America)1. These strains have now been received by the other WHO Collaborating Centers which have also started preparation of vaccine candidate viruses. Once developed, these strains will be distributed to all interested manufacturers on request. Availability is anticipated by mid-May.
How quickly will influenza A(H1N1) vaccines be available?
The first doses of Influenza A(H1N1) vaccine could be available in five to six months from identification of the pandemic strain. The regulatory approval will be conducted in parallel with the manufacturing process. Regulatory authorities have put into place expedited processes that do not compromise on the quality and safety of the vaccine. Delays in production could result from poor growth of the virus strain used to make the vaccine.
How would manufacturers be selected?
There are currently more than a dozen vaccine manufacturers with licenses to produce influenza vaccines. Upon request, the vaccine strain will be available to each of them, as well as to other qualified vaccine manufacturers who are preparing to make influenza vaccine but do not yet have a licensed influenza vaccine.
What is the global manufacturing capacity for a potential influenza A(H1N1) pandemic vaccine? Is this the same as the global manufacturing capacity for H5N1?
The projections made for the production capacity of an vaccine for H5N1 cannot be automatically assumed to be the capacity to make an H1N1 vaccine. H5N1 and H1N1 viruses are different and the amount of antigen needed to make an effective H1N1 vaccines may be different than for H5N1. Therefore it is not possible to make a precise estimate. However, given these considerations, a conservative estimate of global capacity is at least 1 to 2 billion doses per year.
How is production capacity for influenza vaccines distributed geographically?
More that 90% of the global capacity today is located in Europe and in North America. However, during the past five years, other regions have begun to acquire the technology to produce influenza vaccines. Six manufacturers in developing countries have done so with technical and financial support from WHO.
What will be the storage requirements for influenza A(H1N1) vaccine?
The vaccine should be stored under refrigerated conditions at between 2°C and 8°C.
It has been impossible so far to develop vaccines for major killers such as HIV and malaria. How sure are we that there will not be scientific or other hurdles in developing an effective influenza A(H1N1) vaccine?
Typically, development of influenza vaccines has not posed a problem. Influenza vaccines have been used in humans for many years and are known to be immunogenic and effective. Each year seasonal influenza vaccines with varying composition are produced for the northern and southern hemisphere influenza seasons. Vaccine manufacturers will employ a number of different technologies to develop their vaccines. They will take advantage, notably, of novel approaches that were developed over the past years for H5N1 avian influenza vaccines. One key unknown is yield of vaccine virus production, since some strains grow better than others and the behavior of the new influenza A(H1N1) strain in manufacturers’ systems is not yet known. New recombinant technologies are under development, but have not yet been approved for use.
Will influenza A(H1N1) vaccines be effective in all population groups?
There are not data on this but there also is no reason to expect that they would not, given current information.
Will the influenza A(H1N1) vaccine be safe?
Licensed vaccines are held to a very high standard of safety. All possible precautions will be taken to ensure safety of new influenza A(H1N1) vaccines.
How can a repeat of the 1976 swine flu vaccine complications (Guillain-Barré syndrome) experienced in the United States of America be avoided?
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute disorder of the nervous system. It is observed following a variety of infections, including influenza. Studies suggest that regular seasonal influenza vaccines could be associated with an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome on the order of one to two cases per million vaccinated persons. During the 1976 influenza vaccination campaign, this risk increased to around 10 cases per million vaccinated persons which led to the withdrawal of the vaccine.
Pandemic vaccines will be manufactured according to established standards. However, they are new products so there is an inherent risk that they will cause slightly differently reactions in humans. Close monitoring and investigation of all serious adverse events following administration of vaccine is essential. The systems for monitoring safety are an integral part of the strategies for the implementation of the new pandemic influenza vaccines. Quality control for the production of influenza vaccines has improved substantially since the 1970s.
Will it be possible to deliver new influenza A(H1N1) vaccine simultaneously with other vaccines?
Inactivated influenza vaccine can be given at the same time as other injectable vaccines, but the vaccines should be administered at different injection sites.
If the virus causes a mild pandemic in the warmer months and changes into something much more severe in, say, 6 months, will vaccines being developed now be effective?
It is too early to be able to predict changes in the influenza A(H1N1) virus as it continues to circulate in humans or how similar a mutated virus might be to the current virus. Careful surveillance for changes in the influenza A(H1N1) virus is ongoing. This close and constant monitoring will support a quick response should important changes in the virus be detected.
Will there be enough influenza A(H1N1) vaccine for everyone?
The estimated time to make enough vaccine to vaccinate the world's population against pandemic influenza will not be known until vaccine manufacturers will have been able to determine how much active ingredient (antigen) is needed to make one dose of effective influenza A(H1N1) vaccine.
In the past two years, influenza vaccine production capacity has increased sharply due to expansion of production facilities as well as advances in research, including the discovery and use of adjuvants. Adjuvants are substances added to a vaccine to make it more effective, thus conserving the active ingredient (antigen).
What is WHO's perspective on fairness and equity for vaccine availability?
The WHO Director-General has called for international solidarity in the response to the current situation. WHO regards the goal of ensuring fair and equitable access by all countries to response measures to be among the highest priorities. WHO is working very closely with partners including the vaccine manufacturing industry on this.
Who is likely to receive priority for vaccination with a future pandemic vaccine?
This decision is made by national authorities. As guidance, WHO will be tracking the evolution of the pandemic in real-time and making its findings public. As information becomes available, it may be possible to better define high-risk groups and to target vaccination for those groups, thus ensuring that limited supplies are used to greatest effect.
Will WHO be conducting mass influenza A(H1N1) vaccination campaigns?
No. National authorities will implement vaccination campaigns according to their national pandemic preparedness plans. WHO is exploring whether the vaccine can be packaged, for example, in multi-dose vials, to facilitate the rapid and efficient vaccination of large numbers of people.
Developing countries are very experienced in administering population-wide vaccination campaigns during public health emergencies caused by infectious diseases, including diseases like epidemic meningitis and yellow fever, as well as for polio eradication and measles control programmes.
How feasible will it be to immunize large numbers of people in developing countries against a pandemic virus?
Developing countries have considerable strategic and practical experience in delivering vaccines in mass campaigns. The main issue is not feasibility, but how to ensure timely access to adequate quantities of vaccine.
What is the estimated global number of doses of seasonal vaccine used annually?
The current annual demand is for less than 500 million doses per year.
Will seasonal influenza vaccine continue to be available?
At this time there is no recommendation to stop production of seasonal influenza vaccine.
1National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (UK), Food and Drug Administration/Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (USA), New York Medical College (USA), Victorian Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory (Australia)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
swine influenza A (H1N1) virus - انفلونزا الخنازير
إنفلونزا الخنازير- آخر التطورات/3
27 نيسان/أبريل 2009 -- تشهد الأوضاع الراهنة فيما يخص فاشية إنفلونزا الخنازير من النمط A/H1N1 تطوراً سريعاً. فقد أبلغت حكومة الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، في 27 نيسان/أبريل 2009، عن وقوع 40 حالة مؤكّدة من حالات العدوى البشرية بفيروس إنفلونزا الخنازير من النمط A/H1N1 لم تؤد أيّة حالة منها إلى الوفاة. وأبلغت المكسيك عن حدوث 26 حالة مؤكّدة من حالات العدوى البشرية الناجمة عن الفيروس نفسه أدّت سبع حالات منها إلى الوفاة. كما أبلغت كندا عن وقوع ست حالات لم تؤد أيّة حالة منها إلى الوفاة، بينما أبلغت إسبانيا عن حدوث حالة واحدة لم تؤد إلى الوفاة
ولا توصي المنظمة بفرض أيّة قيود على حركة السفر العادية أو غلق الحدود. وينبغي للمرضى، من باب الحيطة، إرجاء رحلاتهم الدولية، كما ينبغي لمن تظهر عليهم أعراض عقب رحلة دولية التماس الرعاية الطبية وذلك طبقاً للإرشادات ذات الصلة الصادرة عن السلطات الوطنية.
والجدير بالذكر أيضاً أنّه لا توجد أيّة مخاطر لاكتساب العدوى بهذا الفيروس جرّاء استهلاك لحوم الخنازير ومشتقاتها التي تم طهيها بطريقة جيدة. ويُنصح الناس بغسل أيديهم بالماء والصابون على نحو كاف وبانتظام والتماس الرعاية الطبية إذا ما ظهرت عليهم أعراض تشبه أعراض الإنفلونزا.
27 April 2009 -- The current situation regarding the outbreak of swine influenza A(H1N1) is evolving rapidly. As of 27 April 2009, the United States Government has reported 40 laboratory confirmed human cases of swine influenza A(H1N1), with no deaths. Mexico has reported 26 confirmed human cases of infection with the same virus, including seven deaths. Canada has reported six cases, with no deaths, while Spain has reported one case, with no deaths.
Further information on the situation will be available on the WHO website on a regular basis.
WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders. It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities.
There is also no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products. Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness.
Monday, April 20, 2009
وزارة الصحة المصرية: الفسيخ قد يؤدي الي الشلل التام او الوفاة
حذرت وزارة الصحة المواطنين من تناول الفسيخ نظرا لما يمثله من خطر داهم على الصحة قد تصل الى الشلل التام او الوفاة وطالبتهم بسرعة التوجه إلى المستشفى أو مركز علاج السموم عند ظهور أية أعراض مرضية خلال 24 ساعة من تناوله.
وقال الدكتور عبدالرحمن شاهين المستشار الاعلامى والمتحدث الرسمى لوزارة الصحة المصرية إنه بمناسبة قرب حلول عيد شم النسيم أصدرت وزارة الصحة تعليماتها إلى جميع مديريات الشئون الصحية بالمحافظات لاتخاذ الترتيبات والاستعدادات اللازمة خلال الاحتفال بشم النسيم.
وأضاف أن أساس مشكلة التسمم الناتج عن أكل الفسيخ يرجع إلى طريقة التحضير التى قد تكون غير آمنة من الناحية الصحية لقلة وجود الملح بالفسيخ وعدم تركه وقتا كافيا لمدة لا تقل عن 30 يوما ، منبها إلى أن البعض قد يستخدم الأسماك الطافية على سطح الماء والتى قد ماتت وتعرضت لاشعة الشمس وبدأت تنتفخ وتتحلل وأصبحت لها رائحة كريهة ثم يضيفون عليها قليلا من الملح وبيعها على أنها فسيخ بعد ثلاثة أو أربعة أيام .
ولفت إلى أن السموم الموجودة بالفسيخ لا يبطل مفعولها وتأثيرها على الانسان الا اذا تعرض الفسيخ لدرجة حرارة مائة درجة مئوية لمدة عشر دقائق مثل القلى فى الزيت .
من جانبه أشار الدكتور نصر السيد مساعد وزير الصحة للشئون الوقائية والرعاية الصحية الاساسية وتنظيم الاسرة أن عام 2007 حدثت فيه 49 إصابة توفى منها 9 وفى عام 2008 حدثت 26 اصابة توفى منها 7 حالات . مشيرا الى ان العام الحالى لم يشهد اية حالات تسمم بالفسيخ حتى الان .
وقال إن انخفاض حالات الاصابة تدريجيا خلال الأعوام السابقة جاء نتيجة لتضافر جهود الاعلام مع الوزارة . مشيرا إلى أن مصر استهلكت أمصالا مضادة للتسمم الناتج عن أكل الفسيخ قيمتها 2 مليون جنيه العام الماضى .
وأضاف أنه نتيجة المرور المكثف على محلات بيع الفسيخ والاسماك المملحة ورفع وعى المواطنين بخطورة تناوله لم تحدث أية حالات تسمم منذ شم النسيم من العام الماضى.
مشيرا إلى ان التسمم الناتج عن تناول الفسيخ المسمم قد حدث بصورة وبائية فى مصر عام 1991 وأصاب 90 حالة توفى منها 18 وتم انقاذ الباقين باعطائهم المصل المضاد.
من ناحية أخرى ، قال الدكتور عمرو قنديل رئيس الادارة المركزية للشئون الوقائية بوزارة الصحة إن الاعراض الاولى للتسمم تظهر بعد 8 الى 12 ساعة من تناول الفسيخ ، وهى عبارة عن زغللة فى العين وازدواجية فى الرؤية وجفاف بالحلق وصعوبة فى الكلام والبلع وضعف بالعضلات تبدأ بالاكتاف والاطراف العليا وتنتقل إلى باقى الجسم بالاضافة الى ضيق بالتنفس واذا لم يتم وضع المريض على جهاز التنفس الصناعى تكون حياته معرضة للخطر.
وأوضح أنه يتم إعطاء المصاب المصل المضاد للسم وهو الدواء الوحيد الذى يعطى فى مثل هذه الحالات والمصرح به ويتم حقنه بالوريد ليتعادل مع جزئيات السم التى تؤثر على الجهاز الهضمى للانسان وهو عبارة عن زجاجة 250 مم وقد يحتاج المصاب لزجاجة أخرى ، مشيرا الى ان عمر المصل المضاد فى الدورة الدموية يتراوح من 5 إلى 8 أيام.
وقال إنه لزيادة فاعلية المصل ولمنع مضاعفات المرض وسرعة العلاج يجب أن يأخذ فى الأيام الأولى من الإصابة مشيرا إلى أن تكلفة المصل الواحد لعلاج المريض تصل الى 60 ألف جنيه.
وقال الدكتور عبدالرحمن شاهين المستشار الاعلامى والمتحدث الرسمى لوزارة الصحة المصرية إنه بمناسبة قرب حلول عيد شم النسيم أصدرت وزارة الصحة تعليماتها إلى جميع مديريات الشئون الصحية بالمحافظات لاتخاذ الترتيبات والاستعدادات اللازمة خلال الاحتفال بشم النسيم.
وأضاف أن أساس مشكلة التسمم الناتج عن أكل الفسيخ يرجع إلى طريقة التحضير التى قد تكون غير آمنة من الناحية الصحية لقلة وجود الملح بالفسيخ وعدم تركه وقتا كافيا لمدة لا تقل عن 30 يوما ، منبها إلى أن البعض قد يستخدم الأسماك الطافية على سطح الماء والتى قد ماتت وتعرضت لاشعة الشمس وبدأت تنتفخ وتتحلل وأصبحت لها رائحة كريهة ثم يضيفون عليها قليلا من الملح وبيعها على أنها فسيخ بعد ثلاثة أو أربعة أيام .
ولفت إلى أن السموم الموجودة بالفسيخ لا يبطل مفعولها وتأثيرها على الانسان الا اذا تعرض الفسيخ لدرجة حرارة مائة درجة مئوية لمدة عشر دقائق مثل القلى فى الزيت .
من جانبه أشار الدكتور نصر السيد مساعد وزير الصحة للشئون الوقائية والرعاية الصحية الاساسية وتنظيم الاسرة أن عام 2007 حدثت فيه 49 إصابة توفى منها 9 وفى عام 2008 حدثت 26 اصابة توفى منها 7 حالات . مشيرا الى ان العام الحالى لم يشهد اية حالات تسمم بالفسيخ حتى الان .
وقال إن انخفاض حالات الاصابة تدريجيا خلال الأعوام السابقة جاء نتيجة لتضافر جهود الاعلام مع الوزارة . مشيرا إلى أن مصر استهلكت أمصالا مضادة للتسمم الناتج عن أكل الفسيخ قيمتها 2 مليون جنيه العام الماضى .
وأضاف أنه نتيجة المرور المكثف على محلات بيع الفسيخ والاسماك المملحة ورفع وعى المواطنين بخطورة تناوله لم تحدث أية حالات تسمم منذ شم النسيم من العام الماضى.
مشيرا إلى ان التسمم الناتج عن تناول الفسيخ المسمم قد حدث بصورة وبائية فى مصر عام 1991 وأصاب 90 حالة توفى منها 18 وتم انقاذ الباقين باعطائهم المصل المضاد.
من ناحية أخرى ، قال الدكتور عمرو قنديل رئيس الادارة المركزية للشئون الوقائية بوزارة الصحة إن الاعراض الاولى للتسمم تظهر بعد 8 الى 12 ساعة من تناول الفسيخ ، وهى عبارة عن زغللة فى العين وازدواجية فى الرؤية وجفاف بالحلق وصعوبة فى الكلام والبلع وضعف بالعضلات تبدأ بالاكتاف والاطراف العليا وتنتقل إلى باقى الجسم بالاضافة الى ضيق بالتنفس واذا لم يتم وضع المريض على جهاز التنفس الصناعى تكون حياته معرضة للخطر.
وأوضح أنه يتم إعطاء المصاب المصل المضاد للسم وهو الدواء الوحيد الذى يعطى فى مثل هذه الحالات والمصرح به ويتم حقنه بالوريد ليتعادل مع جزئيات السم التى تؤثر على الجهاز الهضمى للانسان وهو عبارة عن زجاجة 250 مم وقد يحتاج المصاب لزجاجة أخرى ، مشيرا الى ان عمر المصل المضاد فى الدورة الدموية يتراوح من 5 إلى 8 أيام.
وقال إنه لزيادة فاعلية المصل ولمنع مضاعفات المرض وسرعة العلاج يجب أن يأخذ فى الأيام الأولى من الإصابة مشيرا إلى أن تكلفة المصل الواحد لعلاج المريض تصل الى 60 ألف جنيه.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
FDA Alerts Consumers to Recall of Certain Pistachios
FDA Alerts Consumers to Recall of Certain Pistachios
FDA and California Inspectors Identify Salmonella
The FDA and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are investigating Salmonella contamination in pistachio products sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc, Calif. The company has stopped all distribution of processed pistachios and will issue a voluntary recall involving approximately 1 million pounds of its products. Because the pistachios were used as ingredients in a variety of foods, it is likely this recall will impact many products. In addition, the investigation at the company is ongoing and may lead to additional pistachio product recalls.
The contamination involves multiple strains of Salmonella. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Thus far, several illnesses have been reported by consumers that may be associated with the pistachios. It is not yet known whether any of the Salmonella strains found in the pistachio products are linked to an outbreak. The FDA is conducting genetic testing of the samples to pursue all links.
FDA is working closely with the pistachio industry and recommends that consumers avoid eating pistachio products until further information is available about the scope of affected products.
FDA will provide a searchable database of affected products at www.fda.gov and will continue to update the public.
FDA first learned of the problem on March 24, when it was informed by Kraft Foods that its Back To Nature Trail Mix was found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Kraft had identified the source of the contamination to be pistachios from Setton and conducted a recall.
& from yahoo health
FDA says to avoid pistachios amid salmonella scare
FRESNO, Calif. – Federal food safety officials warned Monday that consumers should stop eating all foods containing pistachios while they figure out the source of a possible salmonella contamination.
Still reeling from the national salmonella outbreak in peanuts, the Food and Drug Administration said central California-based Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc., the nation's second-largest pistachio processor, was voluntarily recalling a portion of the roasted nuts it has been shipping since last fall. A Setton spokeswoman said that amounts to more than 2 million pounds of nuts.
"Our advice to consumers is that they avoid eating pistachio products, and that they hold onto those products," said Dr. David Acheson, assistant commissioner for food safety. "The number of products that are going to be recalled over the coming days will grow, simply because these pistachio nuts have then been repackaged into consumer-level containers."
Two people called the FDA complaining of gastrointestinal illness that could be associated with the nuts, but the link hasn't been confirmed, Acheson said. Still, the plant decided to shut down late last week, officials said.
The recalled nuts represent a small fraction of the 55 million pounds of pistachios that the company's plant processed last year and an even smaller portion of the 278 million pounds produced in the state in the 2008 season, according to the Fresno-based Administrative Committee for Pistachios.
California alone is the second-largest producer of pistachios in the world.
According to the company's Web site, Setton Pistachio is in the corporate family of Commack, N.Y.-based Setton International Foods Inc. The company sells nuts, dried fruit, edible seeds, chocolate and yogurt-coated candies.
The FDA learned about the problem last Tuesday, when Kraft Foods Inc. notified the agency that it had detected salmonella in roasted pistachios through routine product testing. Kraft and the Georgia Nut Co. recalled their Back to Nature Nantucket Blend trail mix the next day.
The FDA contacted Setton Pistachio and California health officials shortly afterward, in what Acheson called a "proactive move."
By Friday, grocery operator Kroger Co. recalled one of its lines of bagged pistachios because of possible salmonella contamination, saying the California plant also supplied its nuts. Those nuts were sold in 31 states.
Fabia D'Arienzo, a spokeswoman for Tulare County-based Setton Pistachio, said the company was only recalling certain bulk roasted in-shell and roasted shelled pistachios that were shipped on or after September 1.
Because Setton Pistachio shipped tote bags of nuts weighing up to 2,000 pounds to 36 wholesalers across the country, it will take weeks to figure out how many products could be affected, said Jeff Farrar, chief of the Food and Drug Branch of the California Department of Public Health.
"It will be safe to assume based on the volume that this will be an ingredient in a lot of different products, and that may possibly include things like ice cream and cake mixes," Farrar said. "The firm is already turning around trucks in transit to bring those back to the facility."
Salmonella, the most common cause of food-borne illness, is a bacteria that causes diarrhea, fever and cramping. Most people recover, but the infection can be life-threatening for children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.
For nuts, roasting is supposed to kill the bacteria. But problems can occur if the roasting is not done correctly or if roasted nuts are re-contaminated. That can happen if mice, rats or birds get into the facility.
Last winter, a national salmonella outbreak was blamed on a Georgia company under federal investigation for flouting safety procedures and knowingly shipping contaminated peanuts.
The outbreak is still ongoing. More than 690 people in 46 states have gotten sick. Nearly 3,900 products made with peanut ingredients from Peanut Corp of America have been recalled.
California public health authorities have taken hundreds of samples at Setton's processing facility, but lab results have not yet determined whether salmonella was found at the plant, Farrar said. The food companies' own tests of the contaminated products isolated four different types of salmonella, but none were the same strain as the one found in the peanuts, Acheson said.
http://www.settonfarms.com
FDA and California Inspectors Identify Salmonella
The FDA and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are investigating Salmonella contamination in pistachio products sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc, Calif. The company has stopped all distribution of processed pistachios and will issue a voluntary recall involving approximately 1 million pounds of its products. Because the pistachios were used as ingredients in a variety of foods, it is likely this recall will impact many products. In addition, the investigation at the company is ongoing and may lead to additional pistachio product recalls.
The contamination involves multiple strains of Salmonella. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Thus far, several illnesses have been reported by consumers that may be associated with the pistachios. It is not yet known whether any of the Salmonella strains found in the pistachio products are linked to an outbreak. The FDA is conducting genetic testing of the samples to pursue all links.
FDA is working closely with the pistachio industry and recommends that consumers avoid eating pistachio products until further information is available about the scope of affected products.
FDA will provide a searchable database of affected products at www.fda.gov and will continue to update the public.
FDA first learned of the problem on March 24, when it was informed by Kraft Foods that its Back To Nature Trail Mix was found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Kraft had identified the source of the contamination to be pistachios from Setton and conducted a recall.
& from yahoo health
FDA says to avoid pistachios amid salmonella scare
FRESNO, Calif. – Federal food safety officials warned Monday that consumers should stop eating all foods containing pistachios while they figure out the source of a possible salmonella contamination.
Still reeling from the national salmonella outbreak in peanuts, the Food and Drug Administration said central California-based Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc., the nation's second-largest pistachio processor, was voluntarily recalling a portion of the roasted nuts it has been shipping since last fall. A Setton spokeswoman said that amounts to more than 2 million pounds of nuts.
"Our advice to consumers is that they avoid eating pistachio products, and that they hold onto those products," said Dr. David Acheson, assistant commissioner for food safety. "The number of products that are going to be recalled over the coming days will grow, simply because these pistachio nuts have then been repackaged into consumer-level containers."
Two people called the FDA complaining of gastrointestinal illness that could be associated with the nuts, but the link hasn't been confirmed, Acheson said. Still, the plant decided to shut down late last week, officials said.
The recalled nuts represent a small fraction of the 55 million pounds of pistachios that the company's plant processed last year and an even smaller portion of the 278 million pounds produced in the state in the 2008 season, according to the Fresno-based Administrative Committee for Pistachios.
California alone is the second-largest producer of pistachios in the world.
According to the company's Web site, Setton Pistachio is in the corporate family of Commack, N.Y.-based Setton International Foods Inc. The company sells nuts, dried fruit, edible seeds, chocolate and yogurt-coated candies.
The FDA learned about the problem last Tuesday, when Kraft Foods Inc. notified the agency that it had detected salmonella in roasted pistachios through routine product testing. Kraft and the Georgia Nut Co. recalled their Back to Nature Nantucket Blend trail mix the next day.
The FDA contacted Setton Pistachio and California health officials shortly afterward, in what Acheson called a "proactive move."
By Friday, grocery operator Kroger Co. recalled one of its lines of bagged pistachios because of possible salmonella contamination, saying the California plant also supplied its nuts. Those nuts were sold in 31 states.
Fabia D'Arienzo, a spokeswoman for Tulare County-based Setton Pistachio, said the company was only recalling certain bulk roasted in-shell and roasted shelled pistachios that were shipped on or after September 1.
Because Setton Pistachio shipped tote bags of nuts weighing up to 2,000 pounds to 36 wholesalers across the country, it will take weeks to figure out how many products could be affected, said Jeff Farrar, chief of the Food and Drug Branch of the California Department of Public Health.
"It will be safe to assume based on the volume that this will be an ingredient in a lot of different products, and that may possibly include things like ice cream and cake mixes," Farrar said. "The firm is already turning around trucks in transit to bring those back to the facility."
Salmonella, the most common cause of food-borne illness, is a bacteria that causes diarrhea, fever and cramping. Most people recover, but the infection can be life-threatening for children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.
For nuts, roasting is supposed to kill the bacteria. But problems can occur if the roasting is not done correctly or if roasted nuts are re-contaminated. That can happen if mice, rats or birds get into the facility.
Last winter, a national salmonella outbreak was blamed on a Georgia company under federal investigation for flouting safety procedures and knowingly shipping contaminated peanuts.
The outbreak is still ongoing. More than 690 people in 46 states have gotten sick. Nearly 3,900 products made with peanut ingredients from Peanut Corp of America have been recalled.
California public health authorities have taken hundreds of samples at Setton's processing facility, but lab results have not yet determined whether salmonella was found at the plant, Farrar said. The food companies' own tests of the contaminated products isolated four different types of salmonella, but none were the same strain as the one found in the peanuts, Acheson said.
http://www.settonfarms.com
Thursday, March 26, 2009
أربع مشروبات مضاده للسرطان -Things which prevent Cancer
1- عصير الطماطم
عصير الطماطم تلعب مادة الليكوبين التي تكسب الطماطم لونها الاحمر دورا كبيرا في الوقايه من السرطان واكدت د راسه حديثه اجريت في جامعة جون هوبكنز الاميركيه ان إمكانيه الإصابه بسرطان البنكرياس تزدادخمسة أضعاف لدى الأشخاص الذين ينخفض معدل مادة الليكوبين في دمائهم
2- الشــاي
الشاي كما يوكد الأطباء في مجمع الصحه الميركي على مكافحة بعض انواع السرطان مثل سرطان الجهاز الهضمي والبروستاتا والجلد فالشاي الاسود يحتوي على الكاتشنز وهي ماده مضاده للسرطان لكن الافضل منه هو الشاي الاخضر الذي يحتوي على نسبه أكبر بكثير من هذه الماده
3- الحليب
الحليب أكدت دراسة حديثه أجرتها مؤسسه روزويل بارك الأميركيه وشملت 1300 شخص في بافلو أن الاشخاص الذين يشربون الحليب القليل الدسم يكونون أقل عرضه للإصابه بسرطان المعدة و المثانة والصدر والرحم من الأشخاص الذين لا يشربون الحليب
4- عصير الجزر
عصير الجزر الجزر غني جدا بالبيتاكاروتين المضاد للأكسده والذي يساهم في كبح تطور الأورام وتبين من الدراسات و التجارب التي أجراها صندوق الأبحاث السرطانيه الملكي ان تناول البيتاكاروتين يخفف من إمكانية الإصابه بسرطان الرئه النفـــس
والله اشي بيجنن
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قاطع المنتجات الهولندية عشان الفلم المسيء.
قاطع المنتجات الألمانية لأنها جنب الدول السابق ذكرها.
و بالنهاية كل الناس ببعثوا الايمالات لبعض من لاب توب كل البرامج الي فيه أمريكية، و هم قاعدين في ستاربكس بعد ما اتعشوا في كنتاكي و معاهم "تيك أوي" من ماكدونلدز.
ثانيا: الصحة:
لا تشرب بيبسي لأنه يحتوي على مواد تنظيف و عصارة خنزير.
لا تشرب ريد بول لأنه يسبب عقم.
لا تستعمل مزيل العرق و لاالشامبو و لا الصابون لأنه يسبب سرطان.
لا تأكل لحم البقر لأنه يسبب جنون البقر.
لا تأكل دجاج بسبب انفلونزا الطيور
لا تأكل سمك بسبب المد الأحمر
لا تأكر خضار و لا فواكه لأنها كلها هرمونات
لا تشرب ماء لأنه معالج بالكلور
لا تأكل معلبات لأنها تحتوي على مواد حافظة
لا تشرب عصير طبيعي لأنه يأتي على شكل عصارة مركزة
لا تشرب عصير غير طبيعي لأنه كله ألوان
طيب يعني آكل هوا؟!!! ..... لأ طبعا لأنه الهوا ملوث بعوادم السيارات و المصانع.
و اذا خالفت النواهي السابقة كلها، دخلنا على العادات:
لا تشرب ماء بعد الأكل.
لا تنام و لا تمشي و لا تقعد بعد الأكل.
لا تدخن و لا تشرب شاي و لا قهوة بعد الأكل
أحسن شي .... انك تاكل و تنتحر!!!!!!
لا تخلي الماء في الثلاجة داخل علب بلاستك لأنه مسرطنة
و لا تخلي في زجاج للأنه ممكن ينكسر بدون ما تعرف و تشربه و تموت.
و لا تخلية برة الثلاجة لأنه ممكن يتلوث.
و لا تشرب من الحنفية لأنها مش نظيفة
و لا تشرب مية صحة لأنها معبئة من الحنفية أو مكررة و فيها مواد مسرطنة.
لا تتكلم عالموبايل بدون سماعة عشان الموجات تقتل خلايا المخ
و لا تتكلم عن طريق السماعة عشان الكهربا الساكنة
و لا تتكلم عن طريق البلوتوث عشان الموجات برضو تقتل خلايا المخ.
(يعني كل العالم الي عايشين هالأيام عايشين بدون مخ)
لا تخلي الهوا يدور في السيارة لما تشغل التكييف لأنه يتلوث من التنفس.
و لا تخلي الهوا يجي من بره لأنه ملوث.
لا تعبي بنزين الصبح عشان الكثافة عالية
و لا تعبي في الليل عشان الكثافة واطية
و اشرب خل عشان يحرق الدهون .... و لا تشرب خل عشان يسبب قرحة
و اطلع في الشمس عشان فيتامين "د" .... و لا تطلع في الشمس عشان الأوزون.
ثالثا: الدين:
ابعث هذا الايميل لجميع من عندك الله يعطيك 25864973 حسنة .... (لأنه الي باعث الايميل مكشوف عنه الحجاب)
حارس قبر الرسول (صلى الله عليه و سلم) حلم انه الرسول (صلى الله عليه و سلم) قالة انه لازم يبعث الرسالة.
و يجيلك ايميل مكتوب في أولة قسم انك تبعث الايميل لكل الي تعرفهم و بعدين يتم يذكرك انك أقسمت
(ماسك عليك ممسك)
و ايميل فيه الجملة الحلوة اللطيفة (اذا لم تبعث الايميل فانت لا تستحق أجره)
و ايميل يقولك أحاديث كاذبة و اذا ما بعثتها فأنت مقصر
و ايميل يقولك "دعاء مرة واحدة في العمر" (يعني ادعية و افجر!!!!)
و ايميل يقولك "دعاء هز عرش الرحمن"
و ايميل يقولك "دعاء من دعاه حققت له 100 أمنية" (مصباح سحري مش دعاء!!!!)
و بعدين فتوى الرضاعة
و فتوى تحريم "البوكيمون"
و فتوى تحريم "البلايستيشن"
و أحلا فتوة فيهم ............ فتوى قتل "ميكي ماوس"
يعني أحسن حل .... انه الواحد لا ياكل و لا يشرب و لا يتنفس و لا يتكلم على التلفون و لا يطلع من البيت و بس يقعد يبعث ايميلات ....
ملاحظة: اذا بعثت الايميل هاذا لكل الي عندك راح يطلعلك جني سويسري راكب بنتلي، و اذا ما بعثته راح أطلعلك أنا كل يوم في المنام و اقولك "ليش ليش ليش ليش" للصبح
قاطع المنتجات الأمريكية لأنها تدعم اسرائيل.
قاطع المنتجات البريطانية لأنها تدعم أمريكا.
قاطع المنتجات الدينامركية عشان الكاريكاتير.
قاطع المنتجات الهولندية عشان الفلم المسيء.
قاطع المنتجات الألمانية لأنها جنب الدول السابق ذكرها.
و بالنهاية كل الناس ببعثوا الايمالات لبعض من لاب توب كل البرامج الي فيه أمريكية، و هم قاعدين في ستاربكس بعد ما اتعشوا في كنتاكي و معاهم "تيك أوي" من ماكدونلدز.
ثانيا: الصحة:
لا تشرب بيبسي لأنه يحتوي على مواد تنظيف و عصارة خنزير.
لا تشرب ريد بول لأنه يسبب عقم.
لا تستعمل مزيل العرق و لاالشامبو و لا الصابون لأنه يسبب سرطان.
لا تأكل لحم البقر لأنه يسبب جنون البقر.
لا تأكل دجاج بسبب انفلونزا الطيور
لا تأكل سمك بسبب المد الأحمر
لا تأكر خضار و لا فواكه لأنها كلها هرمونات
لا تشرب ماء لأنه معالج بالكلور
لا تأكل معلبات لأنها تحتوي على مواد حافظة
لا تشرب عصير طبيعي لأنه يأتي على شكل عصارة مركزة
لا تشرب عصير غير طبيعي لأنه كله ألوان
طيب يعني آكل هوا؟!!! ..... لأ طبعا لأنه الهوا ملوث بعوادم السيارات و المصانع.
و اذا خالفت النواهي السابقة كلها، دخلنا على العادات:
لا تشرب ماء بعد الأكل.
لا تنام و لا تمشي و لا تقعد بعد الأكل.
لا تدخن و لا تشرب شاي و لا قهوة بعد الأكل
أحسن شي .... انك تاكل و تنتحر!!!!!!
لا تخلي الماء في الثلاجة داخل علب بلاستك لأنه مسرطنة
و لا تخلي في زجاج للأنه ممكن ينكسر بدون ما تعرف و تشربه و تموت.
و لا تخلية برة الثلاجة لأنه ممكن يتلوث.
و لا تشرب من الحنفية لأنها مش نظيفة
و لا تشرب مية صحة لأنها معبئة من الحنفية أو مكررة و فيها مواد مسرطنة.
لا تتكلم عالموبايل بدون سماعة عشان الموجات تقتل خلايا المخ
و لا تتكلم عن طريق السماعة عشان الكهربا الساكنة
و لا تتكلم عن طريق البلوتوث عشان الموجات برضو تقتل خلايا المخ.
(يعني كل العالم الي عايشين هالأيام عايشين بدون مخ)
لا تخلي الهوا يدور في السيارة لما تشغل التكييف لأنه يتلوث من التنفس.
و لا تخلي الهوا يجي من بره لأنه ملوث.
لا تعبي بنزين الصبح عشان الكثافة عالية
و لا تعبي في الليل عشان الكثافة واطية
و اشرب خل عشان يحرق الدهون .... و لا تشرب خل عشان يسبب قرحة
و اطلع في الشمس عشان فيتامين "د" .... و لا تطلع في الشمس عشان الأوزون.
ثالثا: الدين:
ابعث هذا الايميل لجميع من عندك الله يعطيك 25864973 حسنة .... (لأنه الي باعث الايميل مكشوف عنه الحجاب)
حارس قبر الرسول (صلى الله عليه و سلم) حلم انه الرسول (صلى الله عليه و سلم) قالة انه لازم يبعث الرسالة.
و يجيلك ايميل مكتوب في أولة قسم انك تبعث الايميل لكل الي تعرفهم و بعدين يتم يذكرك انك أقسمت
(ماسك عليك ممسك)
و ايميل فيه الجملة الحلوة اللطيفة (اذا لم تبعث الايميل فانت لا تستحق أجره)
و ايميل يقولك أحاديث كاذبة و اذا ما بعثتها فأنت مقصر
و ايميل يقولك "دعاء مرة واحدة في العمر" (يعني ادعية و افجر!!!!)
و ايميل يقولك "دعاء هز عرش الرحمن"
و ايميل يقولك "دعاء من دعاه حققت له 100 أمنية" (مصباح سحري مش دعاء!!!!)
و بعدين فتوى الرضاعة
و فتوى تحريم "البوكيمون"
و فتوى تحريم "البلايستيشن"
و أحلا فتوة فيهم ............ فتوى قتل "ميكي ماوس"
يعني أحسن حل .... انه الواحد لا ياكل و لا يشرب و لا يتنفس و لا يتكلم على التلفون و لا يطلع من البيت و بس يقعد يبعث ايميلات ....
ملاحظة: اذا بعثت الايميل هاذا لكل الي عندك راح يطلعلك جني سويسري راكب بنتلي، و اذا ما بعثته راح أطلعلك أنا كل يوم في المنام و اقولك "ليش ليش ليش ليش" للصبح
America’s Unhealthiest Restaurants (Yahoo Health)
Your favorite fast food restaurant is often like your favorite city: Visit some neighborhoods and you live the high life. Visit others and you’re just plain asking for trouble. And that’s where Eat This, Not That! comes in: We’ve analyzed and graded 66 different chain restaurants—fast food and sit-down—to determine which ones have healthy options, and which could turn out to be diet disasters.
What we found will surprise you. Specifically, some of the fast food joints you’ve come to think of as terrible for you actually ranked alright—McDonald’s scored a B+, for example, so the Micky D’s drive-thru just might be your fast-lane to weight loss. Something even more shocking, though: more than half of the sit-down restaurants we graded ended up with our lowest scores!
To separate the commendable from the deplorable, we calculated the total number of calories per entrée. This gave us a snapshot of how each restaurant compared in average serving size—a key indicator of unhealthy portion distortion. Then we rewarded establishments with fruit and vegetable side-dish choices, as well as offering whole-wheat bread. Finally, we penalized places for excessive amounts of trans fats and menus that tempt you with fat-laden desserts. Hey, if the neighborhood is crowded with shady characters, sooner or later, one of them will jump you.
Here’s our restaurant report card for some of the unhealthiest restaurants in America. It’ll help you stay on the safer side of town.
D+
Baskin-Robbins
We thought we'd see some improvements after we identified Baskin's Heath Shake as the Worst Drink on the Planet. All they did was lower it from 2,300 to 1,900 calories, leaving an almost equally egregious drinkable disaster to set back unsuspecting sippers. It’s typical of the menu there; B-R’s soft serve is among the most caloric in the country, the smoothies contain more sugar than fruit, and most of what Baskin sticks into a cup winds up with more fat than what'll end up on your plate at a steakhouse buffet. Check out our complete list of the 20 Unhealthiest Drinks in America to see the other liquid offenders. If you learn how to make smart choices when you sip, you can lose a few pounds a month—without giving up your favorite foods, or ever dieting again.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: With frozen yogurt, sherbet, and no-sugar-added ice cream, Baskin's lighter menu is the one bright spot. Just be sure to ask for your ice cream in a sugar or cake cone—the waffle cone will swaddle your treat in an extra 160 calories.
D+
Carl’s Jr.
Most fast-food restaurants today are making at least some attempt to offset their bulging burgers and deep-fried sides with healthier options such as lean sandwiches or yogurt parfaits. But Carl's Jr. is swimming against the nutritional tide, trying to attract those with hearty appetites and less concern about fat, salt and calories. The lightest item on the breakfast menu, for instance, is the Hash Brown Nuggets—but even they have 21 grams of fat, and 5.5 of them are trans fats. (As a rule, you should try to get 2 grams or fewer of the stuff in an entire day!) The burgers are worse, and there's not a side on the menu that hasn't been given a long, bubbling bath in their trans-fatty frying oil.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: Find another place to grab lunch. Failing that, you should settle on either the Charbroiled Chicken Salad with Low-Fat Balsamic Dressing or the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich—the only sandwich on the menu with fewer than 400 calories.
D+
Denny’s
Too bad the adult menu at Denny's doesn't adhere to the same standard as the kids' menu. The famous Slam breakfasts all top 800 calories, and the burgers are even worse. The Double Cheeseburger is one of the worst in the country, with 116 grams of fat, 7 of which are trans fats! (This explains why it made our list of the worst burgers in America (and what you should eat instead). Make sure you try to avoid it (and all others on the list) whenever possible.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: The Fit Fare menu gathers together all the best options on the menu. Outside of that, stick to the sirloin, grilled chicken, or soups. For breakfast, order a Veggie Cheese Omelet or create your own meal from a la carte options such as fruit, oatmeal, toast, and eggs.
D+
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen’s taste for excess rivals that of other fast-food failures such as Carl's Jr. and Hardees. But unlike Carl's, DQ offers an avalanche of ice cream creations to follow up its sodium-spiked, trans-fatty foods. Here's a look at one hypothetical meal: a Bacon Cheddar GrillBurger with Onion Rings and a Small Snickers Blizzard is a staggering 1,740-calorie meal with 2,640 mg sodium and 83 grams of fat—2 grams of which are trans fats.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: Play solid defense. Skip elaborate burgers, fried sides, and specialty ice cream concoctions entirely. Order a Grilled Chicken Sandwich or an Original Burger, and if you must have a treat, stick to a small soft-serve or a small sundae.
D+
Ruby Tuesday
The chain earned its fame from a hearty selection of hamburgers. The problem: They average 75 grams of fat a piece—more than enough to exceed the USDA's recommended limit for the day. Even the veggie and turkey burgers have more than 850 calories! The chain rounds out its menu with a selection of appetizers that hover around 1,000 calories (supposedly to be split 4-ways), a smattering of high-impact entrées like potpie and ribs, and a sloppy selection of salads that is just as bad.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: Solace lies in the three Ss: steak, seafood, and sides. Sirloins, salmon, and shrimp all make for relatively innocuous eating, especially when paired with one of Ruby Tuesday's half dozen healthy sides such as mashed cauliflower and baby green beans. Other than that, impersonate Mick Jagger and think about occasionally saying goodbye to Ruby Tuesday!
D
Chili’s
From burgers to baby back ribs, Chili's serves up some of the saltiest and fattiest fare on fast-food row. In fact, with 3,810 mg of sodium and 122 grams of fat, Chili's Smokehouse Bacon Triple Cheese Big Mouth Burger earns the distinction as being one of the worst burgers in America. The Guiltless Grill menu is Chili's attempt to offer healthier options, but with only eight items and an average sodium count of 1,320 mg, there’s meager hope for nutritional salvation.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: There's not too much to choose from after you omit the ribs, burgers, fajitas, chicken, and salads. You're better off with a Classic Sirloin and steamed vegetables or broccoli. Another decent option is the Chicken Fajita Pita with Black Beans and Pico de Gallo. A lot of the appetizers, while delicious, are worrisome too—one from Chili’s made it on our list of Worst Appetizers in America.
D
Uno Chicago Grill
Uno has some serious strikes against it: The chain invented the deep-dish pizza, they encouraged gluttony with their Bigger and Better menu, and in 1997 they faced false-advertising charges for erroneously claiming that some of their pizzas were low in fat. They've cleaned up some of the more conspicuous health hazards and have increased nutritional transparency at all of their stores, but from appetizers to desserts, this menu is still riddled with belt-busting fat.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: First off, cast aside the bloated breadstick that Uno tries to sneak onto most plates. Next, choose flatbread over deep-dish pizzas—it could save you more than 1,000 calories. Beyond that, stick to soups or entree items served with Mango Salsa.
D
Chevy’s
Don't let the made-fresh-daily shtick distract you; Chevy's massive portions push many of the meals beyond the 1,000-calorie threshold. The taco trader’s menu has three strikes against it: 1.) the consistently high amount of fat in its entrees (the average salad has 67 grams); 2.) the outrageous salt levels that make it difficult to find a meal with fewer than 2,000 mg of sodium (you should get around that amount in an entire day of eating); and 3.) the chain earns its poor score by failing to offer complete nutritional disclosure. It provides no information for its appetizers or quesadillas, for instance, and although it maintains it uses trans-fat free oils, there's no trans-fat data for the full entrees.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: The best items on the menu are the Homemade Tortilla Soup, with just 393 calories and a full 26 grams of protein, and the Santa Fe Chopped Salad, which has only 470 calories when you order it without cheese. If you can't resist an entrée, order it without all the fixin's—tamalito, rice, sour cream, and cheese. That should knock more than 300 calories off your meal.
D-
On the Border
On the Border is a subsidiary of Brinker International, the same parent company that owns Chili's and Romano's Macaroni Grill. It should come as no surprise then that this chain is just as threatening to your health as its corporate cohorts. The overloaded menu offers appetizers with 120 grams of fat, salads with a full day's worth of sodium, and taco entrées with an horrific 960 calories—and that’s the calculation without rice and beans. Border crossing is a decidedly dangerous enterprise.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: The Border Smart Menu highlights four items with fewer than 600 calories and 25 grams of fat. Those aren't great numbers considering they average 1,800 mg of sodium apiece, but that's all you've got to work with.
D-
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
For years now we've been on Romano's case to clean up the menu at the beloved Macaroni Grill. So far we've had no luck. This Italian grease spot serves some of the worst appetizers in the country, offers not one dinner entrée with fewer than 800 calories, and hosts no fewer than 60 menu items with more than 2,000 mg of sodium—almost an entire day’s worth of the salt! A select few menu items earn the restaurant's Sensible Fare logo—a fork with a halo over it—but unfortunately these items can still carry up to 640 calories and 25 grams of fat.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: Macaroni Grill will let you build your own dish. Ask for the marinara over a bed of the restaurant's whole-wheat penne, and then top it with grilled chicken and steamed vegetables. Just beware their salads—one of them made our list of America’s Worst Salads!
D-
Baja Fresh
It's a surprise Baja Fresh's menu has yet to collapse under the weight of its own fatty fare. About a third of the items on the menu have more than 1,000 calories, and most of them are spiked with enough sodium to melt a polar icecap. Order the Shrimp Burrito Dos Manos Enchilado-Style, for instance, and you're looking at 5,130 mg sodium—that's more than 2 days' worth in one sitting!
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: Unless you're comfortable stuffing 110 grams of fat into your arteries, avoid the nachos at all costs. In fact, avoid almost everything on this menu. The only safe options are the tacos, or a salad topped with salsa verde and served without the belly-busting tortilla bowl.
F
Applebee’s, IHOP, Outback, T.G.I. Friday’s
These titans of the restaurant industry are among the last national chains that don’t offer nutritional information on their dishes. Even after years of badgering their representatives, we still hear the same old excuses: it’s too pricey, it’s too time-consuming, it’s impossible to do accurately because their food is so fresh, or we have too much variety. Our response is simple: If nearly every other chain restaurant in the country can do it, then why can’t they?
Your Survival Strategy: Write letters, make phone calls, beg, scream, and plead for these restaurants to provide nutritional information on all of their products. Here’s the contact information for each of the restaurants that refuse to fess up!
Applebees: 888-59APPLE, or send an e-mail
IHOP: 818-240-6055 (press 1 for Guest Visit issues)
Outback: Send an e-mail
T.G.I. Friday's: 800-FRIDAYS
For a comprehensive Restaurant Report Card on all of the other fast food and chain restaurants, please click here for the whole list.
You can also join the Eat This, Not That! premium Web site, which acts as a 24-hour-a-day online personal nutritionist, offering other useful tips, tricks, hints, and insights into navigating the restaurant industry’s nutritional landmines and making the best eating choices each and every time. Or, check out the regular site for other great articles—like the 20 worst foods of 2009 and the 20 most sugar-packed foods in America.
Yahoo Health Thu 26-March-2009
What we found will surprise you. Specifically, some of the fast food joints you’ve come to think of as terrible for you actually ranked alright—McDonald’s scored a B+, for example, so the Micky D’s drive-thru just might be your fast-lane to weight loss. Something even more shocking, though: more than half of the sit-down restaurants we graded ended up with our lowest scores!
To separate the commendable from the deplorable, we calculated the total number of calories per entrée. This gave us a snapshot of how each restaurant compared in average serving size—a key indicator of unhealthy portion distortion. Then we rewarded establishments with fruit and vegetable side-dish choices, as well as offering whole-wheat bread. Finally, we penalized places for excessive amounts of trans fats and menus that tempt you with fat-laden desserts. Hey, if the neighborhood is crowded with shady characters, sooner or later, one of them will jump you.
Here’s our restaurant report card for some of the unhealthiest restaurants in America. It’ll help you stay on the safer side of town.
D+
Baskin-Robbins
We thought we'd see some improvements after we identified Baskin's Heath Shake as the Worst Drink on the Planet. All they did was lower it from 2,300 to 1,900 calories, leaving an almost equally egregious drinkable disaster to set back unsuspecting sippers. It’s typical of the menu there; B-R’s soft serve is among the most caloric in the country, the smoothies contain more sugar than fruit, and most of what Baskin sticks into a cup winds up with more fat than what'll end up on your plate at a steakhouse buffet. Check out our complete list of the 20 Unhealthiest Drinks in America to see the other liquid offenders. If you learn how to make smart choices when you sip, you can lose a few pounds a month—without giving up your favorite foods, or ever dieting again.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: With frozen yogurt, sherbet, and no-sugar-added ice cream, Baskin's lighter menu is the one bright spot. Just be sure to ask for your ice cream in a sugar or cake cone—the waffle cone will swaddle your treat in an extra 160 calories.
D+
Carl’s Jr.
Most fast-food restaurants today are making at least some attempt to offset their bulging burgers and deep-fried sides with healthier options such as lean sandwiches or yogurt parfaits. But Carl's Jr. is swimming against the nutritional tide, trying to attract those with hearty appetites and less concern about fat, salt and calories. The lightest item on the breakfast menu, for instance, is the Hash Brown Nuggets—but even they have 21 grams of fat, and 5.5 of them are trans fats. (As a rule, you should try to get 2 grams or fewer of the stuff in an entire day!) The burgers are worse, and there's not a side on the menu that hasn't been given a long, bubbling bath in their trans-fatty frying oil.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: Find another place to grab lunch. Failing that, you should settle on either the Charbroiled Chicken Salad with Low-Fat Balsamic Dressing or the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich—the only sandwich on the menu with fewer than 400 calories.
D+
Denny’s
Too bad the adult menu at Denny's doesn't adhere to the same standard as the kids' menu. The famous Slam breakfasts all top 800 calories, and the burgers are even worse. The Double Cheeseburger is one of the worst in the country, with 116 grams of fat, 7 of which are trans fats! (This explains why it made our list of the worst burgers in America (and what you should eat instead). Make sure you try to avoid it (and all others on the list) whenever possible.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: The Fit Fare menu gathers together all the best options on the menu. Outside of that, stick to the sirloin, grilled chicken, or soups. For breakfast, order a Veggie Cheese Omelet or create your own meal from a la carte options such as fruit, oatmeal, toast, and eggs.
D+
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen’s taste for excess rivals that of other fast-food failures such as Carl's Jr. and Hardees. But unlike Carl's, DQ offers an avalanche of ice cream creations to follow up its sodium-spiked, trans-fatty foods. Here's a look at one hypothetical meal: a Bacon Cheddar GrillBurger with Onion Rings and a Small Snickers Blizzard is a staggering 1,740-calorie meal with 2,640 mg sodium and 83 grams of fat—2 grams of which are trans fats.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: Play solid defense. Skip elaborate burgers, fried sides, and specialty ice cream concoctions entirely. Order a Grilled Chicken Sandwich or an Original Burger, and if you must have a treat, stick to a small soft-serve or a small sundae.
D+
Ruby Tuesday
The chain earned its fame from a hearty selection of hamburgers. The problem: They average 75 grams of fat a piece—more than enough to exceed the USDA's recommended limit for the day. Even the veggie and turkey burgers have more than 850 calories! The chain rounds out its menu with a selection of appetizers that hover around 1,000 calories (supposedly to be split 4-ways), a smattering of high-impact entrées like potpie and ribs, and a sloppy selection of salads that is just as bad.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: Solace lies in the three Ss: steak, seafood, and sides. Sirloins, salmon, and shrimp all make for relatively innocuous eating, especially when paired with one of Ruby Tuesday's half dozen healthy sides such as mashed cauliflower and baby green beans. Other than that, impersonate Mick Jagger and think about occasionally saying goodbye to Ruby Tuesday!
D
Chili’s
From burgers to baby back ribs, Chili's serves up some of the saltiest and fattiest fare on fast-food row. In fact, with 3,810 mg of sodium and 122 grams of fat, Chili's Smokehouse Bacon Triple Cheese Big Mouth Burger earns the distinction as being one of the worst burgers in America. The Guiltless Grill menu is Chili's attempt to offer healthier options, but with only eight items and an average sodium count of 1,320 mg, there’s meager hope for nutritional salvation.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: There's not too much to choose from after you omit the ribs, burgers, fajitas, chicken, and salads. You're better off with a Classic Sirloin and steamed vegetables or broccoli. Another decent option is the Chicken Fajita Pita with Black Beans and Pico de Gallo. A lot of the appetizers, while delicious, are worrisome too—one from Chili’s made it on our list of Worst Appetizers in America.
D
Uno Chicago Grill
Uno has some serious strikes against it: The chain invented the deep-dish pizza, they encouraged gluttony with their Bigger and Better menu, and in 1997 they faced false-advertising charges for erroneously claiming that some of their pizzas were low in fat. They've cleaned up some of the more conspicuous health hazards and have increased nutritional transparency at all of their stores, but from appetizers to desserts, this menu is still riddled with belt-busting fat.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: First off, cast aside the bloated breadstick that Uno tries to sneak onto most plates. Next, choose flatbread over deep-dish pizzas—it could save you more than 1,000 calories. Beyond that, stick to soups or entree items served with Mango Salsa.
D
Chevy’s
Don't let the made-fresh-daily shtick distract you; Chevy's massive portions push many of the meals beyond the 1,000-calorie threshold. The taco trader’s menu has three strikes against it: 1.) the consistently high amount of fat in its entrees (the average salad has 67 grams); 2.) the outrageous salt levels that make it difficult to find a meal with fewer than 2,000 mg of sodium (you should get around that amount in an entire day of eating); and 3.) the chain earns its poor score by failing to offer complete nutritional disclosure. It provides no information for its appetizers or quesadillas, for instance, and although it maintains it uses trans-fat free oils, there's no trans-fat data for the full entrees.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: The best items on the menu are the Homemade Tortilla Soup, with just 393 calories and a full 26 grams of protein, and the Santa Fe Chopped Salad, which has only 470 calories when you order it without cheese. If you can't resist an entrée, order it without all the fixin's—tamalito, rice, sour cream, and cheese. That should knock more than 300 calories off your meal.
D-
On the Border
On the Border is a subsidiary of Brinker International, the same parent company that owns Chili's and Romano's Macaroni Grill. It should come as no surprise then that this chain is just as threatening to your health as its corporate cohorts. The overloaded menu offers appetizers with 120 grams of fat, salads with a full day's worth of sodium, and taco entrées with an horrific 960 calories—and that’s the calculation without rice and beans. Border crossing is a decidedly dangerous enterprise.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: The Border Smart Menu highlights four items with fewer than 600 calories and 25 grams of fat. Those aren't great numbers considering they average 1,800 mg of sodium apiece, but that's all you've got to work with.
D-
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
For years now we've been on Romano's case to clean up the menu at the beloved Macaroni Grill. So far we've had no luck. This Italian grease spot serves some of the worst appetizers in the country, offers not one dinner entrée with fewer than 800 calories, and hosts no fewer than 60 menu items with more than 2,000 mg of sodium—almost an entire day’s worth of the salt! A select few menu items earn the restaurant's Sensible Fare logo—a fork with a halo over it—but unfortunately these items can still carry up to 640 calories and 25 grams of fat.
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: Macaroni Grill will let you build your own dish. Ask for the marinara over a bed of the restaurant's whole-wheat penne, and then top it with grilled chicken and steamed vegetables. Just beware their salads—one of them made our list of America’s Worst Salads!
D-
Baja Fresh
It's a surprise Baja Fresh's menu has yet to collapse under the weight of its own fatty fare. About a third of the items on the menu have more than 1,000 calories, and most of them are spiked with enough sodium to melt a polar icecap. Order the Shrimp Burrito Dos Manos Enchilado-Style, for instance, and you're looking at 5,130 mg sodium—that's more than 2 days' worth in one sitting!
SURVIVAL STRATEGY: Unless you're comfortable stuffing 110 grams of fat into your arteries, avoid the nachos at all costs. In fact, avoid almost everything on this menu. The only safe options are the tacos, or a salad topped with salsa verde and served without the belly-busting tortilla bowl.
F
Applebee’s, IHOP, Outback, T.G.I. Friday’s
These titans of the restaurant industry are among the last national chains that don’t offer nutritional information on their dishes. Even after years of badgering their representatives, we still hear the same old excuses: it’s too pricey, it’s too time-consuming, it’s impossible to do accurately because their food is so fresh, or we have too much variety. Our response is simple: If nearly every other chain restaurant in the country can do it, then why can’t they?
Your Survival Strategy: Write letters, make phone calls, beg, scream, and plead for these restaurants to provide nutritional information on all of their products. Here’s the contact information for each of the restaurants that refuse to fess up!
Applebees: 888-59APPLE, or send an e-mail
IHOP: 818-240-6055 (press 1 for Guest Visit issues)
Outback: Send an e-mail
T.G.I. Friday's: 800-FRIDAYS
For a comprehensive Restaurant Report Card on all of the other fast food and chain restaurants, please click here for the whole list.
You can also join the Eat This, Not That! premium Web site, which acts as a 24-hour-a-day online personal nutritionist, offering other useful tips, tricks, hints, and insights into navigating the restaurant industry’s nutritional landmines and making the best eating choices each and every time. Or, check out the regular site for other great articles—like the 20 worst foods of 2009 and the 20 most sugar-packed foods in America.
Yahoo Health Thu 26-March-2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
تحذير هام ... مواد مسببة للسرطان
فى مقالة للدكتورة هيلدا كلارك تقول : أن كحول الإيزوبروبيل Isopropyl Alcohol يعتبر السبب الرئيسى لجميع أنواع السرطان.
وهو مادة كيميائية تستخدم فى تصنيع العديد من المنتجات خاصة :
- سوائل تنظيف الزجاج
- الشامبو
- زجاجات البلاستيك المستخدمة لتعبئة المياه المعدنية
- مستحضرات التجميل
لذلك يجب التأكد من خلو المنتج المستخدم سواء كان منظف أو شامبو أو مستحضرات تجميل من هذا النوع من الكحول.
وإذا كان من الضرورى إستخدام زجاجات المياه المعدنية البلاستيكية ، فيجب عدم وضعها مملوءة بالمياه داخل الثلاجة أو البراد أو الفريزر.
وإنما يتم تفريغها عند إستعمالها فى زجاجات مصنوعة من الزجاج.
حتى لا تُصاب بالسرطان !!!
وحتى إذا كنت تعانى من سرطان متقدم !!!
لا تستخدم أياً من الأشياء الأتية .... حيث أنها تُفقد مناعة الجسم
1- الصابون أو صابون الإستحمام السائل أو اللوشن أو المطهرات.
2- كافة مواد التنظيف (إلا إذا كانت هناك وسيلة لإختبارها) مثل مواد تنظيف الزجاج أو الأرضيات ..
لأنها تحتوي علي مُبيضات ومواد كاوية ومادة ال p c b sوكحول الايزوبروبيل والبنزين وكلها مواد مُسرطنة ......
3- معجون تنظيف الأسنان وإستخدم بدلا منه بودرة طبيعية للأسنان ، ضع البودرة علي الفرشاة ثم فرش أسنانك وإستخدم أقل قدر من البودرة.
4- سائل مضمضة الأسنان ، لا يمكن أن تكون للفم رائحة كريهة إلا اذا كانت هناك بكتيريا ! لذلك إبق فمك نظيفا دائما بإستخدام بودرة الأسنان الطبيعية مرة واحدة يوميا.
5- الزيوت التى تستحدم فى عمل التدليك (الماساج) أو أي زيوت أخرى ، إستخدم زيوت طبيعية.
6- إسبراى الشعر أو البرفانات أو الكولاجين.
7- معطرات الجو ، لأنها تلوث الرئتين بجانب انها ملوثات للبيئة ،
فهي تحتوي علي الكومارين وهو مُعامل جذب السرطان للرئتين.
8- اللوشن أو أى كريم مهما كان عدد الأعشاب أو الجذور المستخدمة فيه. لأنه يحتوي علي كحول الايزوبروبيل والمُبيضات.
9- جميع مستحضرات التجميل :
المكياج أو الإسبراى أو كريم الحلاقة أو فوم الحلاقة أو الكحول المُصَّنع.
فقط إستخدم كل ما هو طبيعي.
10- لا تقوم بالحلاقة في الأماكن الحساسة
لان أى مكان تستخدم فية الشفرة يمكن أن يُجرح وبذلك يكون هناك مجال واسع لوجود البكتيريا والميكروبات.
ولأن هذه الأماكن هي أماكن الغدد الليمفاوية والعقد الليمفاوية ولا يجوز أن نلوثها حيث أن الجلد في هذه الأماكن يكون حساس ورقيق جدا وعُرضة للجرح والتلوث البكتيرى.
11- صبغات الشعر بكافة أنواعها
لأن فروة الشعر تمتص هذه الصبغة وما فيها من مواد كيماوية وتختزنها بداخلها ، لذلك يُفضل إستخدام الحنة الطبيعية.
12- إستخدام طلاء الأظافر على اليدين أو القدمين
لأن المُزيل يخترق الأظافر وينفذ للداخل.
13- لصق أظافر خارجية لأن المادة المستخدمة فى اللصق مصنوعة من حمض الأكريليك والتى تتحول إلى أكريلاميد وهما من المواد المسرطنة.
14- الوشم أو التاتو لأن الصبغة التي تحتويهما تترسب داخل الأعضاء الحية....وكل هذه مواد مسرطنه.
15- لا تضع الخواتم المعدنية بأصابعك والإكسسوارات المعدنية خاصة العقد حول الرقبة والأقراط المعدنية لكن يمكن إستخدام البلاستيك منها وطهرها بالماء الساخن كما نفعل بفرشة الأسنان.
16- لا تستخدم الساعات المعدنية أو ذات السوار المعدنى.
إستخدم الساعات البلاستيكية التى يمكن تعقيمها بالماء الساخن.
17- لا تستخدم النظارات ذات الإطار المعدنى والسلاسل المعدنية
إستخدم نظارات ذات إطار بلاستيك.
وأخيرا ...
السرطان مرض معدني أو يأتي من إستخدام المعادن
حتي الذهب يكون مميت إذا لم يستطيع الجسم التخلص منه.
لأن بكتيريا السلمونيلا يمكن أن تستغل ذرات المعادن الموجودة بالجسم.
الذين لم يُصابوا بالسرطان والأصحاء لم يصلوا لتلك الدرجة بعد ...
ولكن قد لا تكون بعيدة.
ومن ناحية أخرى يُحذر جون هوبكنز من خطر الإصابة بالسرطان (خاصة سرطان الثدى) الناتج عن إستخدام :
1- الأوانى البلاستيك لتحضير الطعام أو إعادة تسخينه فى المايكروويف.
2- لف الطعام وتغطيته بالشرائح البلاستيكية عند وضعه فى المايكروويف.
3- إستخدام الأطباق المصنوعة من الفوم خاصة فى الوجبات الجاهزة.
4- وضع زجاجات الماء البلاستيك فى الفريزر وتجميدها.
لأن هذه المنتجات البلاستيكية تحتوى على مواد كيماوية سامة
وتسبب الحرارة العالية ذوبان هذه المواد السامة وإنتقالها للطعام خاصة إذا كان الطعام يحتوى على دهون.
ومن ثم تنتقل لخلايا جسم الإنسان عند تناوله لهذا الطعام.
بغض النظر عن عدم صحة إستخدام فرن المايكروويف ..
فَعِند إستخدامه :
يُفضل إستخدام الأوانى الزجاج أو الفخار بدلا من البلاستيك.
ويمكن تغطية الطعام بالورق الحرارى أفضل من البلاستيك.
وهو مادة كيميائية تستخدم فى تصنيع العديد من المنتجات خاصة :
- سوائل تنظيف الزجاج
- الشامبو
- زجاجات البلاستيك المستخدمة لتعبئة المياه المعدنية
- مستحضرات التجميل
لذلك يجب التأكد من خلو المنتج المستخدم سواء كان منظف أو شامبو أو مستحضرات تجميل من هذا النوع من الكحول.
وإذا كان من الضرورى إستخدام زجاجات المياه المعدنية البلاستيكية ، فيجب عدم وضعها مملوءة بالمياه داخل الثلاجة أو البراد أو الفريزر.
وإنما يتم تفريغها عند إستعمالها فى زجاجات مصنوعة من الزجاج.
حتى لا تُصاب بالسرطان !!!
وحتى إذا كنت تعانى من سرطان متقدم !!!
لا تستخدم أياً من الأشياء الأتية .... حيث أنها تُفقد مناعة الجسم
1- الصابون أو صابون الإستحمام السائل أو اللوشن أو المطهرات.
2- كافة مواد التنظيف (إلا إذا كانت هناك وسيلة لإختبارها) مثل مواد تنظيف الزجاج أو الأرضيات ..
لأنها تحتوي علي مُبيضات ومواد كاوية ومادة ال p c b sوكحول الايزوبروبيل والبنزين وكلها مواد مُسرطنة ......
3- معجون تنظيف الأسنان وإستخدم بدلا منه بودرة طبيعية للأسنان ، ضع البودرة علي الفرشاة ثم فرش أسنانك وإستخدم أقل قدر من البودرة.
4- سائل مضمضة الأسنان ، لا يمكن أن تكون للفم رائحة كريهة إلا اذا كانت هناك بكتيريا ! لذلك إبق فمك نظيفا دائما بإستخدام بودرة الأسنان الطبيعية مرة واحدة يوميا.
5- الزيوت التى تستحدم فى عمل التدليك (الماساج) أو أي زيوت أخرى ، إستخدم زيوت طبيعية.
6- إسبراى الشعر أو البرفانات أو الكولاجين.
7- معطرات الجو ، لأنها تلوث الرئتين بجانب انها ملوثات للبيئة ،
فهي تحتوي علي الكومارين وهو مُعامل جذب السرطان للرئتين.
8- اللوشن أو أى كريم مهما كان عدد الأعشاب أو الجذور المستخدمة فيه. لأنه يحتوي علي كحول الايزوبروبيل والمُبيضات.
9- جميع مستحضرات التجميل :
المكياج أو الإسبراى أو كريم الحلاقة أو فوم الحلاقة أو الكحول المُصَّنع.
فقط إستخدم كل ما هو طبيعي.
10- لا تقوم بالحلاقة في الأماكن الحساسة
لان أى مكان تستخدم فية الشفرة يمكن أن يُجرح وبذلك يكون هناك مجال واسع لوجود البكتيريا والميكروبات.
ولأن هذه الأماكن هي أماكن الغدد الليمفاوية والعقد الليمفاوية ولا يجوز أن نلوثها حيث أن الجلد في هذه الأماكن يكون حساس ورقيق جدا وعُرضة للجرح والتلوث البكتيرى.
11- صبغات الشعر بكافة أنواعها
لأن فروة الشعر تمتص هذه الصبغة وما فيها من مواد كيماوية وتختزنها بداخلها ، لذلك يُفضل إستخدام الحنة الطبيعية.
12- إستخدام طلاء الأظافر على اليدين أو القدمين
لأن المُزيل يخترق الأظافر وينفذ للداخل.
13- لصق أظافر خارجية لأن المادة المستخدمة فى اللصق مصنوعة من حمض الأكريليك والتى تتحول إلى أكريلاميد وهما من المواد المسرطنة.
14- الوشم أو التاتو لأن الصبغة التي تحتويهما تترسب داخل الأعضاء الحية....وكل هذه مواد مسرطنه.
15- لا تضع الخواتم المعدنية بأصابعك والإكسسوارات المعدنية خاصة العقد حول الرقبة والأقراط المعدنية لكن يمكن إستخدام البلاستيك منها وطهرها بالماء الساخن كما نفعل بفرشة الأسنان.
16- لا تستخدم الساعات المعدنية أو ذات السوار المعدنى.
إستخدم الساعات البلاستيكية التى يمكن تعقيمها بالماء الساخن.
17- لا تستخدم النظارات ذات الإطار المعدنى والسلاسل المعدنية
إستخدم نظارات ذات إطار بلاستيك.
وأخيرا ...
السرطان مرض معدني أو يأتي من إستخدام المعادن
حتي الذهب يكون مميت إذا لم يستطيع الجسم التخلص منه.
لأن بكتيريا السلمونيلا يمكن أن تستغل ذرات المعادن الموجودة بالجسم.
الذين لم يُصابوا بالسرطان والأصحاء لم يصلوا لتلك الدرجة بعد ...
ولكن قد لا تكون بعيدة.
ومن ناحية أخرى يُحذر جون هوبكنز من خطر الإصابة بالسرطان (خاصة سرطان الثدى) الناتج عن إستخدام :
1- الأوانى البلاستيك لتحضير الطعام أو إعادة تسخينه فى المايكروويف.
2- لف الطعام وتغطيته بالشرائح البلاستيكية عند وضعه فى المايكروويف.
3- إستخدام الأطباق المصنوعة من الفوم خاصة فى الوجبات الجاهزة.
4- وضع زجاجات الماء البلاستيك فى الفريزر وتجميدها.
لأن هذه المنتجات البلاستيكية تحتوى على مواد كيماوية سامة
وتسبب الحرارة العالية ذوبان هذه المواد السامة وإنتقالها للطعام خاصة إذا كان الطعام يحتوى على دهون.
ومن ثم تنتقل لخلايا جسم الإنسان عند تناوله لهذا الطعام.
بغض النظر عن عدم صحة إستخدام فرن المايكروويف ..
فَعِند إستخدامه :
يُفضل إستخدام الأوانى الزجاج أو الفخار بدلا من البلاستيك.
ويمكن تغطية الطعام بالورق الحرارى أفضل من البلاستيك.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
CANCER UPDATE FROM JOHN HOPKINS
CANCER UPDATE FROM JOHN HOPKINS
HOSPITAL , U S - PLEASE READ
مستشفى جون هوبكنز في الولايات المتحدة – الرجاء إرساله إلى كل من تعرفهم :
Please circulate to all you know Cancer update -- John Hopkins -- Cancer News from John Hopkins:
1. No plastic containers in micro.
لا تضع أي حاويات أو أواني بلاستيكية في الميكروويف
2. No water bottles in freezer.
لا تضع أي قنينة ماء بلاستيك في الفريزر
3. No plastic wrap in microwave.
لا تضع أي مأكولات ملفوفة بالبلاستيك في الميكروويف
Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well.
Dioxin chemicals causes cancer, especially breast cancer.
تحتوي مادة البلاستيك على مادة الديوكسين الكيميائية التي تسبب مرض السرطان ،خاصة سرطان الثدي
Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic.
الديوكسين ماده تسمم خلايا الجسم بشكل خطير ، لا تجمدون القناني البلاستيكية التي تحتوي على الماء أو أي سوائل أخرى لأن ذلك من شأنه أن يحرر مادة الديوكسين السامة من البلاستيك وبالتالي تختلط بالماء أو السائل المثلج ومن ثم نشربها وتسبب لنا السرطان
Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital , was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us.
مؤخرا قام الدكتور ادوارد فوجيموتو من مستشفى كاسل بعمل مقابله تلفزيونية قام فيها بشرح هذه المخاطر الصحية
He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers.
قال الدكتور ادوارد أننا يجب أن لا نقوم بتسخين الأكل في الميكروويف باستخدام أواني بلاستيكية
This especially applies to foods that contain fat.
وخاصة الطعام الذي يحتوي على الدهون
He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body.
قال إن وجود الدهن تحت درجة حرارة عاليه يحرر الديوكسين من البلاستيك ليختلط مع الطعام ويتجه في النهاية إلى خلايا الجسم
Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else.
عوضا عن ذلك أوصى باستعمال أواني زجاجيه كالبايركس أو أواني من السيراميك لتسخين الطعام
Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc.
الورق ليس سيئ ولكن لا تعلم مم يتكون لذلك من الأفضل استعمال الزجاج
He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.
وذكر الدكتور بأنه قبل وقت قصير قامت بعض مطاعم الوجبات السريعة بالتخلي عن الحاويات الرغوية أو المصنوعة من الفلين واستبدلوها بالورق وكان أحد أسباب هذا التخلي هو الديوكسين
Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food.
كما أشار إلى أن اللفائف البلاستيكية (الشفاف النايلون لتغطية الأواني أو للف الطعام ) مثل
الساران
تكون خطره فقط إذا تم تغطية الطعام أو لفه بها ثم طهي الطعام بالمايكروويف لأن الحرارة ستذيب السموم الموجودة بالبلاستيك وبالتالي تختلط هذه السموم مع الطعام المكشوف
Cover food with a paper towel instead.
من الأفضل تغطية الطعام بالورق بدلا من البلاستيك
This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your life!
HOSPITAL , U S - PLEASE READ
مستشفى جون هوبكنز في الولايات المتحدة – الرجاء إرساله إلى كل من تعرفهم :
Please circulate to all you know Cancer update -- John Hopkins -- Cancer News from John Hopkins:
1. No plastic containers in micro.
لا تضع أي حاويات أو أواني بلاستيكية في الميكروويف
2. No water bottles in freezer.
لا تضع أي قنينة ماء بلاستيك في الفريزر
3. No plastic wrap in microwave.
لا تضع أي مأكولات ملفوفة بالبلاستيك في الميكروويف
Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well.
Dioxin chemicals causes cancer, especially breast cancer.
تحتوي مادة البلاستيك على مادة الديوكسين الكيميائية التي تسبب مرض السرطان ،خاصة سرطان الثدي
Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic.
الديوكسين ماده تسمم خلايا الجسم بشكل خطير ، لا تجمدون القناني البلاستيكية التي تحتوي على الماء أو أي سوائل أخرى لأن ذلك من شأنه أن يحرر مادة الديوكسين السامة من البلاستيك وبالتالي تختلط بالماء أو السائل المثلج ومن ثم نشربها وتسبب لنا السرطان
Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital , was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us.
مؤخرا قام الدكتور ادوارد فوجيموتو من مستشفى كاسل بعمل مقابله تلفزيونية قام فيها بشرح هذه المخاطر الصحية
He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers.
قال الدكتور ادوارد أننا يجب أن لا نقوم بتسخين الأكل في الميكروويف باستخدام أواني بلاستيكية
This especially applies to foods that contain fat.
وخاصة الطعام الذي يحتوي على الدهون
He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body.
قال إن وجود الدهن تحت درجة حرارة عاليه يحرر الديوكسين من البلاستيك ليختلط مع الطعام ويتجه في النهاية إلى خلايا الجسم
Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else.
عوضا عن ذلك أوصى باستعمال أواني زجاجيه كالبايركس أو أواني من السيراميك لتسخين الطعام
Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc.
الورق ليس سيئ ولكن لا تعلم مم يتكون لذلك من الأفضل استعمال الزجاج
He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.
وذكر الدكتور بأنه قبل وقت قصير قامت بعض مطاعم الوجبات السريعة بالتخلي عن الحاويات الرغوية أو المصنوعة من الفلين واستبدلوها بالورق وكان أحد أسباب هذا التخلي هو الديوكسين
Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food.
كما أشار إلى أن اللفائف البلاستيكية (الشفاف النايلون لتغطية الأواني أو للف الطعام ) مثل
الساران
تكون خطره فقط إذا تم تغطية الطعام أو لفه بها ثم طهي الطعام بالمايكروويف لأن الحرارة ستذيب السموم الموجودة بالبلاستيك وبالتالي تختلط هذه السموم مع الطعام المكشوف
Cover food with a paper towel instead.
من الأفضل تغطية الطعام بالورق بدلا من البلاستيك
This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your life!
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