Fitness By Marilyn

Thursday, July 28, 2005

Dust Off!

First IM going to tell you a little about me and my family. My name is Jeff. I am a Police Officer for a city which is known nationwide for its crime rate. We have a lot of gangs and drugs. At one point we were # 2 in the nation in homicides per capita. I also have a police K-9 named Thor. He was certified in drugs and general duty. He retired at 3 years old because he was shot in the line of duty. He lives with us now and I still train with him because he likes it. I always liked the fact that there was no way to bring drugs into my house. Thor wouldn't allow it. He would tell on you. The reason I say this is so you understand that I know about drugs. I have taught in schools about drugs. My wife asks all our kids at least once a week if they used any drugs. Makes them promise they wont.

I like building computers occasionally and started building a new one in February 2005. I also was working on some of my older computers. They were full of dust so on one of my trips to the computer store I bought a 3 pack of DUST OFF. Dust Off is a can of compressed air to blow dust off a computer. A few weeks later when I went to use them they were all used. I talked to my kids and my 2 sons both said they had used them on their computer and messing around with them. I yelled at them for wasting the 10 dollars I paid for them. On February 28 I went back to the computer store. They didn't have the 3 pack which I had bought on sale so I bought a single jumbo can of Dust Off. I went home and set it down beside my computer.

On March 1st I left for work at 10 PM. At 11 PM my wife went down and kissed Kyle goodnight. At 530 am the next morning Kathy went downstairs to wake Kyle up for school, before she left for work. He was sitting up in bed with his legs crossed and his head leaning over. She called to him a few times to get up. He didn't move. He would sometimes tease her like this and pretend he fell back asleep. He was never easy to get up. She went in and shook his arm. He fell over. He was pale white and had the straw from the Dust Off can coming out of his mouth. He had the new can of Dust Off in his hands. Kyle was dead.

I am a police officer and I had never heard of this. My wife is a nurse and she had never heard of this. We later found out from the coroner, after the autopsy, that only the propellant from the can of Dust off was in his system. No other drugs. Kyle had died between midnight and 1 Am.

I found out that using Dust Off is being done mostly by kids ages 9 through 15. They even have a name for it. It's called dusting. A take off from the Dust Off name. It gives them a slight high for about 10 seconds. It makes them dizzy. A boy who lives down the street from us showed Kyle how to do this about a month before. Kyle showed his best friend. Told him it was cool and it couldn't hurt you. Its just compressed air. It cant hurt you. His best friend said no.

Kyle's death

Kyle was wrong. It's not just compressed air. It also contains a propellant. I think its R2. Its a refrigerant like what is used in your refrigerator. It is a heavy gas. Heavier than air. When you inhale it, it fills your lungs and keeps the good air, with oxygen, out. That's why you feel dizzy, buzzed. It decreases the oxygen to your brain, to your heart. Kyle was right. It cant hurt you. IT KILLS YOU. The horrible part about this is there is no warning. There is no level that kills you. It's not cumulative or an overdose; it can just go randomly, terribly wrong. Roll the dice and if your number comes up you die. ITS NOT AN OVERDOSE. Its Russian roulette. You don't die later. Or not feel good and say I've had too much. You usually die as your breathing it in. If not you die within 2 seconds of finishing "the hit." That's why the straw was still in Kyle's mouth when he died. Why his eye's were still open.

The experts want to call this huffing. The kids don't believe its huffing. As adults we tend to lump many things together. But it doesn't fit here. And that's why its more accepted. There is no chemical reaction. no strong odor. It doesn't follow the huffing signals. Kyle complained a few days before he died of his tongue hurting. It probably did. The propellant causes frostbite. If I had only known.

Its easy to say hay, its my life and I'll do what I want. But it isn't. Others are always effected. This has forever changed our family's life. I have a hole in my heart and soul that can never be fixed. The pain is so immense I cant describe it. There's nowhere to run from it. I cry all the time and I don't ever cry. I do what I'm supposed to do but I don't really care. My kids are messed up. One wont talk about it. The other will only sleep in our room at night. And my wife, I cant even describe how bad she is taking this. I thought we were safe because of Thor. I thought we were safe because we knew about drugs and talked to our kids about them.

After Kyle died another story came out. A Probation Officer went to the school system next to ours to speak with a student. While there he found a student using Dust Off in the bathroom. This student told him about another student who also had some in his locker. This is a rather affluent school system. They will tell you they don't have a drug problem there. They don't even have a dare or plus program there. So rather than tell everyone about this "new" way of getting high they found, they hid it. The probation officer told the media after Kyle's death and they, the school, then admitted to it. I know that if they would have told the media and I had heard, it wouldn't have been in my house.

We need to get this out of our homes and school computer labs.

Using Dust Off isn't new and some "professionals" do know about. It just isn't talked about much, except by the kids. They know about it.

April 2nd was 1 month since Kyle died. April 5th would have been his 15th birthday. And every weekday I catch myself sitting on the living room couch at 2:30 in the afternoon and waiting to see him get off the bus. I know Kyle is in heaven but I cant help but wonder If I died and went to Hell.

Jeff

Fitness By Marilyn
Independent AIM Member - Marilyn Wilson Price

Saturday, July 23, 2005

I. C. E.

Not a bad idea!!
ICE -- In Case Of Emergency

A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in their mobile phone's memory under the heading ICE (In Case of Emergency), has rapidly spread throughout the world as a particular consequence of last week's terrorist attacks in London.

Originally established as a nation-wide campaign in the UK, ICE allows paramedics or police to be able to contact a designated relative / next-of-kin in an emergency situation.

The idea is the brainchild of a paramedic for 13 years, said: "I was reflecting on some of the calls I've attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile phone contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person. Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we'd know immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may even know of their medical history."

By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile will help the rescue services quickly contact a friend or relative - which could be vital in a life or death situation. It only takes a few seconds to do, and it could easily help save your life. Why not put ICE in your phone now? Simply select a new contact in your phone book, enter the word 'ICE' and the number of the person you wish to be contacted.

For more than one contact name ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc.

Fitness By Marilyn
Independent AIM Member - Marilyn Wilson Price

Sunday, July 17, 2005

Why Bother With Exercise?

"When we exercise routinely, our bodies work more efficiently and we use less energy to get better results. When we are in shape, we better use our energy when fighting disease or stress, or in the healing process. This can result in faster recovery, less stress, and a more powerful immune system.*"

Additionally, regular exercise':

1. Reduces the risk of dying prematurely and from heart disease, and of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and colon cancer.

2. Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.

3. Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety; promotes psychological well-being.

4. Helps control weight.

5. Helps build and maintain healthy muscles, bones, and joints.

6. Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move without falling.

"People who are usually inactive can improve their health and well-being by becoming even moderately active on a regular basis, and physical activity need not be strenuous to achieve health benefits. For those interested in preventing bone loss and osteoporosis, experts recommend exercising at least three times per week.*" "Muscle strengthening and walking improve support and stability to reduce falls and fractures. For individuals of all ages, exercise should be the keystone of osteoporosis prevention and treatment.^"

"Exercising releases hormones, neurotransmitters (which help the brain communicate within itself), and other substances that help the body relax. It appears that exercise increases the levels of neurotrophins, proteins that stimulate the growth of new nerve cells in the part of the brain that deals with learning and memory.*" "There is growing evidence that regular physical activity helps to ward off mental declines as people age. A five-year Canadian study suggested that exercise may cut the risk of Alzheimer's disease and less devastating mental losses by as much as 40 per cent, particularly in women. Further, the report stated that those who exercised vigorously at least three times per week and were considered highly active, had the lowest risk of Alzheimer's, but even those receiving light or moderate exercise significantly cut their risks for Alzheimer's and mental decline.~"

Start Or Expand An Exercise Program Tips*:

1. Find activities that you enjoy!

2. Make the exercise convenient!

3. Vary your activities and how you do them!

4. Keep track of your progress!

5. Lighten Up!

6. Don't Give Up!

7. Make exercise a part of your day!

Other things which help are group sports, exercise classes, workouts at a health club, or exercising on equipment and using videos at home. Many people benefit from having a partner to exercise with. It is very encouraging to me that the medical profession is getting more knowledgeable about preventative medicine which is sometimes called integrated medicine. This has been so long in coming about. Also our insurance companies are covering preventative medicine and sponsoring exercise programs in our communities.

* AIM Partners, July-August, The AIM Companies
' Office Of The Surgeon General: "Physical Activity And Health Report"
^ The Physician And Sportsmedicine (vol. 26, 1998)
~ Archives Of Neurology (vol. 53, 2001)

Fitness By Marilyn
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Sunday, May 15, 2005

Plain Talk About pH

What is pH?

pH, an acronym for “potential of hydrogen,” is a value that indicates the acidity or alkalinity of a liquid. The measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration in a liquid determines the pH value. Every liquid has a pH value, which falls on a scale between 0 and 14, with 7 being neutral. A pH value less than 7 is acidic; values greater than 7 indicate alkalinity.

Examples: Battery acid and vinegar – two very acidic liquids – have pH values on the lower end of the scale, while baking soda and ammonia, both of which are very alkaline, are on the higher end of the pH scale. Pure water, meanwhile, has a pH value of 7 – it’s neither acidic nor alkaline.

The Optimum Body pH:

The body has a pH value. In fact, each of the body’s fluids has a specific pH value, but the blood most accurately reflects the body’s overall acidic or alkaline level. To maintain a balanced pH, the body uses certain minerals, such as potassium, calcium and magnesium to neutralize acids in the blood. If it can’t do that successfully, the body will restore its optimal pH by depleting certain minerals, such as potassium, calcium and magnesium from organs and bones.

The body needs to maintain a balanced pH, so it is very important to avoid being too acidic or too alkaline. The optimum pH value for urine and saliva should be between 6.3–6.7.

FindingThe Body’s pH:

There are a variety of ways to determine the body’s pH, and the most accurate way to find the pH value of the blood is using a pH meter. However, that can be impractical since it would require drawing blood and purchasing a special meter. A more practical and inexpensive method is to find the approximate pH level of the urine using litmus paper. Since the urine pH varies with what you eat, measure the pH when you get up in the morning before you exercise,
eat or drink anything. Keep in mind that when it comes to determining the body’s pH, look at averages and trends over a period of time.

For urine, the optimum pH value should be between 6.3–6.7, which is in the medium green area of the litmus paper.

How to use litmus paper to test urine:

1. Use 2–4 inches of litmus paper and avoid touching the end being used for testing
2. Quickly dip one end of the litmus paper into the urine sample*
3. Immediately shake off any excess
4. Immediately compare the color of the paper to the chart that comes with the litmus paper

*Note: Holding the litmus paper in a liquid, even for a few seconds, can wash the indicator off the paper and give an inaccurate reading pH.

Plain Talk About pH:
An easy guide to understanding pH and what it means to your health

Saturday, May 14, 2005

From One Of The Pioneers Of The Green Drink

Still True Today.......

Acid: The Trojan Horse

Excerpts from a speech given by Dr. Mary Ruth Swope at the AIM 2003 convention in Vancouver, BC:

Acid is the Trojan horse of health in this day and age. My dictionary states a secondary meaning of Trojan horse to be "a person or thing that is designed to undermine from within." Excess acid is truly a "thing from within" that undermines or destroys the body.

Most Americans are too acidic for whole body health. Even AIM family members that I have tested are still too acidic much of the time. Let's define the meaning of acid/alkaline. The acid or alkaline measurement of your body is classified in what is called pH factors. pH simply means potential of hydrogen. The pH scale ranges from 0-14 with 0 being most acidic, 7 being neutral and 14 being most alkaline.

Ideal pH of body fluids:
Saliva 6.5 to 7.0
HCL 1.0
Gastric juice 1.4
Urine 7.0
Water 7.0

The Problem:

One doctor has stated that he believes there are three root causes to 99% of disease symptoms-genetic weaknesses, toxicity, and overacidity. Overacidity is simply too much acid in our blood, saliva, urine and tissues.

The work of Dr. William Lee Cowden, board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and clinical nutrition, explored the effect of pH on all of the body's systems. Here are just a few examples of his findings.

Circulatory system: In excessive acid conditions, bacteria, fungi or viruses can attach themselves to the inner wall of the arteries. This can cause plaque to form, narrowing the artery and restricting blood flow which in turn restricts the flow of oxygen and nutrients to tissues. Heart attack and even cancer can result.

Nervous system: When brain cells are too acidic they dysfunction and communication between brain cells and throughout the spinal cord is cut off, which can result in dysfunction in other body systems. In the nervous system insomnia, anxiety, depression, neurosis, psychosis and impaired memory can result from overacidity.

Every body system is affected deeply by overacidity.

The Cause:

Many foods in our diet are too acidic-too numerous to mention here. Here are some of our greatest enemies:

Foods made from white flour (white bread, macaroni, noodles, pizza dough, etc.) act like glue in the tissues of our body. This causes an acid plaque to build up leading to inflammation and congestion of tissue and can lead to tissue death.

Cola drinks are one of the greatest offenders in our American diet. Most soft drinks are in the range of 2.3-4.0 on the pH scale. One biochemist discovered that it takes 32 glasses of alkaline water to neutralize the acidity of one Coca Cola.

A third food that needs special recognition as a Trojan horse is sugar. It fills our tissues with toxins that inflame, infect, imbalance and create dreadful havoc in our cells, tissues, and organs.

The Solution :

In order to maintain health and vitality, all of our body fluids should be alkaline except the stomach gastric juices, which are acid. How do we maintain an alkaline system? Here is the plan I suggest.

1. Take plenty of AIM BarleyLife® every day. This is number 1! AIM BarleyLife® is the perfect food to cause a quick and total answer to many of the symptoms we suffer from today. It is the ideal, whole, instant, high octane, highly alkaline food that causes sick cells to change to healthy cells. It also restores the minerals that are leached from our body through an overly acidic condition.

2. Use up to 6 tablespoons a day of freshly squeezed lemon in your drinking water. We are talking about 6-8 glasses minimum per day. Fresh lemon works quickly to alkalize your body.

3. Decrease your consumption of acid producing foods.

4. Eat a source of L. acidophilus bacillus or any mixture of friendly bacteria daily
.
5. Eat 1 tablespoon of raw pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, or flaxseed daily with a palm full of almonds for an excellent health producing habit.

6. Add 2 or more capsules of AIM Bear Paw Garlic® to your daily routine.

7. Laugh! Dr. Contreras said on TV, "One minute of anger causes six hours of hormonal havoc; one minute of laughter produces 24 hours of good results."

It is true that you can literally heal every system in your body by bringing it into homeostasis through balancing your pH levels. Begin to prove this to yourself-and begin sharing this with potential AIM customers. Do you want to become alive again? Do you want to regenerate yourself? Then, alkalize, alkalize, alkalize!

Testing your pH

Use litmus paper (can be secured from your local drug store).
Test urine and saliva in morning before any food or liquid.
Check color of paper with chart that comes with litmus paper.
Keep working on pH until saliva and urine are at ideal pH.

Visit AIM's webcast at www.theaimcompanies.com and click on the AIM convention icon to hear Dr. Swope's entire presentation.

Fitness By Marilyn
Independent AIM Member - Marilyn Wilson Price

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