Why Bank Your Baby's Cord Blood?

Why Bank Your Baby's Cord Blood?

Dear Friends:

I recently received this solicitation in my inbox. It might be of great interest to you.

While we do not offer medical, legal, financial or any other type of professional advice or expertise here at LINKS 4 LIFE, and while we will not be a party to any debate about stem cell research, or any other ethical, religious or political issue, there is a concentration of stem cells in a newborn's umbilical cord which can be extracted and preserved without any harm or injury to the child.

These cells are naturally compatible (and will continue to be) with the baby's physiology and immune system, and there is increasing scientific evidence to support that these cells have the inherent potential to be life-saving, should the baby, through the course of his or her life, need certain types of emergency medical help from a donor. These cells have the potential to assume many different roles within the body which may at some time become compromised through disease or injury.

Just think about it. The umbilical cord, which would routinely be clipped off and discarded, contains special cells which can be stored ("banked") to be used someday in the event that your child needs them. While research as to the potential of these cells is ongoing, the notion of "banking" these malleable and incredibly adaptable cells seems to make sense. No life has to be taken in order to obtain these cells. They are like found money -- a veritable Navel Reserve (I couldn't resist a horrible pun).

We do not endorse the company whose ad appears below, and we do not attest to their legitimacy, pricing structure, or programs. We are simply saying that the idea of preserving your newborn's umbilical cells it is worth an investigation. And if this particular company does not meet your acceptance criteria for any reason, there are other companies and organizations which perform similar services.

The ad which follows is for the purposes of information only. No recommendation, endorsement or warranty is made or should be implied regarding the advertiser's company or services:

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Why Bank Your Baby's Cord Blood? • Breakthrough new uses for stem cells are showing promise in the treatment of brain injury and juvenile diabetes. • Lifesaving cord blood stem cells have already been used to treat nearly 80 serious diseases. • CBR® is the world's largest, most experienced cord blood bank and is the #1 choice of Ob/Gyns and expectant families. • Don't miss your one chance to save your baby's cord blood for your family. We hope that you found this information helpful. Faithfully, Douglas Castle   ------ Douglas Castle's Secret Blog Links! http://twitlik.com/DC1 http://twitlik.com/Braintenance1 http://twitlik.com/HM1 http://twitlik.com/IEP1 http://twitlik.com/Internationalist http://twitlik.com/GlobalFuturist http://twitlik.com/TC http://twitlik.com/TNNWNewsletter Receive your free subscription to The National Networker Newsletter and The BLUE TUESDAY REPORT. Click on this thing: [[*][^][*]]

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA November 2009 Bulletin)

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA November, 2009 Bulletin)

Dear Friends:

Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Schizoaffective Disorder are serious health problems. The fact that you can function despite these terrible sensations and thoughts that battle to dominate your life, steal your joy and bring you down does not make them any less of a problem.

Serious depression and all of its menacing and hateful cousins are medical ailments which require professional intervention by a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or other skilled healthcare provider, either alone in some combination.

Sometimes treatment requires a combination of medication, nutrition, exercise and counseling. Whatever it takes -- please do it. No one deserves to suffer with debilitating emotional problems. Put aside the stigma and "folk wisdom" that depression is a character flaw or simply a bad attitude. Get help now. If you were a diabetic, would you stop taking insulin because you regarded a medical dependency as a character flaw? Of course not!

DBSA is a wonderful organization, and I support them and the work that they do.

Feel free to forward this post to a friend or family member in need.

Faithfully, and with great empathy,

Douglas Castle
http://aboutDouglasCastle.blogspot.com

November 2009 Douglas, you rascal, you: Welcome to the November 2009 edition of DBSA's e-Update!  If you have any feedback for us, please e-mail discuss@DBSAlliance.org. » To view this e-mail in a web browser, click here. » To send this e-mail to a distribution list, provide this shortcut link: http://www.dbsalliance.org/eUpdate1109 » To change your username, password, e-mail preferences or to unsubscribe, please visit www.DBSAlliance.org/MyProfile. Save the Date November 21, 2009: National Survivors of Suicide Day November 27, 2009: Deadline to submit your story for new book, Back from the Brink December 1, 2009: Deadline to submit videos for 2009 “Facing Us” Video Contest April 29-May 2, 2010: DBSA 2010 National Conference: Celebrating 25 Years of Peer Support <><><><> Announcing the DBSA 2010 National Conference this Spring Join us for our 25th Anniversary this spring at our 2010 conference, “Celebrating 25 Years of Peer Support.” Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind conference at a beautiful resort. READ MORE Building on the Dream Over 250 people attended the 4th Annual Rebecca’s Dream Gala in Chicago, where ABC’s Paige Hemmis accepted the Legacy of Life Award. READ MORE Send Us Your Story Submit your personal recovery story as a video, and share your experience through the 2009 “Facing Us” Video Contest. Contest ends December 1. READ MORE December Peer Specialist Training Apply for the December DBSA Peer Specialist Training, and help others find recovery. Space is still available.  READ MORE Help Plan the 2010 Chapter Leadership Forum Attention all DBSA chapters: Do you have a topic suggestion for the next Chapter Leadership Forum? The 2010 conference is coming soon, and we need your help. READ MORE Attitudes Toward Mental Illness Help DBSA understand the issues about mental illness that people face every day. Your thoughts and opinions are crucial.  READ MORE What Treatment Strategies Work for You? Take a few minutes to share with others the kinds of strategies and tools that have been the most helpful in your recovery.  READ MORE Wellness & Inspiration: Lists, Codes, and Laughter “We live with serous illnesses, but that does not mean we have to always deal with it seriously. Learn to laugh….! "Read more of the inspiration shared in the Facing Us Clubhouse. READ MORE   “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”  ~Albert Camus

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Public Service Announcement: HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS

Public Service Announcement: HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS ["HAI"]

Dear Friends:

I recently received the email which follows from Ms. Barbara Dunn, of HAI Watch News, an affiliate of Kimberly-Clark Health Care. It deals with some of the real-life infection hazards, some of which can be debilitating or fatal, which are all-too-often caused during the course of a routine healthcare visit, medical procedure or treatment. Simply stated...you can check into the hospital for a minor procedure and wind up with a life-threatening infection. The better-informed you are about the nature of this danger, the more proactive that you can be in minimizing your own risks, and those of the ones whom you love.

Some years back, school teachers would quote Poor Richard's and chant, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

While I heartily agree with that sentiment, I would also suggest that you remember the old Internal Energy Plus/ TNNW equation: KNOWLEDGE + APPLICATION = POWER. Educate yourself and stay healthy!

I found the hyperlink in Barbara's letter to be of great interest. Please read on, and click on the link in the letter.

Faithfully, and wishing you the best of health,

Douglas Castle

http://aboutDouglasCastle.blogspot.com

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Douglas:

One thing everyone can agree on, no matter where they come down on the current health care debates, is that no one should get sick as a result of visiting the doctor.

Hospitals are rightfully expected to get you better but that's not always the case.  Sometimes people are picking up infections, from pneumonia to antibiotic-resistant staph (MRSA), while under treatment for other health problems, or even while just in the hospital having a baby.  That's a situation that could, and should, be completely avoidable.

Kimberly-Clark Health Care is on the forefront of protecting patients from Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and has put together a site dedicated to that prevention called HAI Watch: Not on My Watch.  The site has information for both healthcare professionals and healthcare consumers.

I would like to ask for your help getting the word out on The National Networker.   Here's a microsite which explains everything.  Please use any of the images, logos, videos, etc, on your site:

http://www.haiwatchnews.com/

Please let me know if you have any questions and if you are able to post, I'd really appreciated it if you'd send me the link.

Thank you,


Barbara
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Barbara Dunn
barbara@haiwatchnews.com
http://www.haiwatch.com/

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TM - TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION REVISITED: Another Possible Method of Drug-Free Stress Reduction.

TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION REVISITED

Dear Thinkers:

I have done a fair amount of training in NLP, Hypnotherapy, positive visualization, brainwave entrainment, martial arts and numerous other self-growth modalities and techniques to improve my personal and professional life. In fact, they have been so powerfully helpful at enhancing my ability to be positively creative and productive, that I joined forces with Martial Arts Master Joseph Droual some years ago to create and refine the INTERNAL ENERGY PLUS System of learning and entrainment.

The one method which I have yet to dedicate myself to is Transcendental Meditation. I remember as being a sort of fad in the 1970s, but its long-standing adherents seem to been profoundly benefitted by it in terms of stress reduction, blood pressure reduction, increased perspective and focus, mental clarity, improved resting pulse rate, and re-energization. It is my intention to explore it. And while I do not offer medical or health advice, it might be worth looking into for your own benefit. An excerpted clip from a TM seminar announcement follows for your information. I hope that you find it edifying and enjoyable.

Faithfully,

Douglas Castle

One of the most valuable benefits of the Transcendental Meditation technique is becoming more creative—becoming more innovative and adaptable in the midst of life’s pressures and challenges.

Award winning filmmaker David Lynch recently toured U.S. college campuses with world-renowned quantum physicist John Hagelin and brain researcher Fred Travis to present how the TM technique promotes extraordinary creativity and total brain functioning—higher states of consciousness.

You can view their compelling presentation at:

http://www.uwtv.org/programs/displayevent.aspx?rID=4169

Better than watching their talks, however, is improving your own brain’s orderly functioning by practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique.

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Your Child's Health - Update from KidsHealth, October 16, 2009

Your Weekly KidsHealth Update! Friday, October 16, 2009 10:06 AM From: "KidsHealth" To: Links 4 Life c/o: Douglas Castle

It's easy to spend long hours in front of a screen - watching TV, playing games, surfing online. Try something else! You'll be surprised by how much fun can be had when you break the screen-time habit. PARENTS Motivating Kids to Be Active Parents can help instill a love of activity and help kids make it a part of their everyday routine. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/fitness/general/active_kids.html Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants 1 month to 1 year old. Though SIDS remains unpredictable, you can help reduce your infant's risk. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/sleep/sids.html Sportsmanship One of the most important goals of kids' sports is helping children develop a sense of good sportsmanship. Here's how to set a good example for your kids. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/fitness/general/sportsmanship.html Taking Care of Your Grandchildren When you take care of your grandkids, you're probably anxious to put all of your great parenting experience to good use. But there are a few child care basics you may want to brush up on. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/travel/grandkids.html Deciphering Food Labels Find out how to make healthy food choices for your family by reading food labels. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/food/general/food_labels.html Join Us on Facebook! Check out KidsHealth.org on Faceook. Visit us there to talk about parenting, share tips and ideas, and learn more about helping kids grow up healthy and strong. http://www.facebook.com/kidshealthparents TEENS Extracurricular Activities Getting involved is a fun way to try new things, meet people, and move away from the TV. Learn more about the basics and benefits of getting involved in this article. http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/involved_school.html H1N1 (Swine) Flu and Asthma: When to Get Help You know that flu is an asthma trigger, but when it comes to H1N1 (swine) flu, what should you watch out for? Find out in this article for teens. http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/flu_center/get_help/h1n1_asthma.html Suicide We all feel overwhelmed by difficult emotions or situations sometimes. If someone is seriously depressed, suicidal thinking is a real concern. Here are warning signs and ways to get help. http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/feeling_sad/suicide.html Test Anxiety Everyone feels a little nervous and stressed before a test. And a touch of nervous anticipation can actually help keep you at peak performance. But for some people, this normal anxiety is more intense. http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/test_anxiety.html 5 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet Here are 5 clues that a diet may be more about empty promises than real results. http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/fad_diet_tips.html KIDS It's Time to Play If you're a kid, playing is your job. But sometimes you need a few ideas to get you going. Find them here in this article for kids. http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/fit/what_time.html Indianapolis Colt Marlin Jackson: Small Steps to Super Nutrition Indianapolis Colt Marlin Jackson says eating right makes him a better football player. Find out more. http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/colt_jackson.html H1N1 (Swine) Flu: Stop the Spread Follow these tips to help prevent the spread of illness, including H1N1 (swine) flu. http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/h1n1_center/h1n1_spread.html The Truth About Transfusions Blood transfusions can save lives. But how do they work? Find out in this article. http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/feel_better/things/transfusions.html Go, Slow, and Whoa! A Kid's Guide to Eating Right Want to eat healthier? It's easy when you learn the difference between Go, Slow, and Whoa foods! http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/go_slow_whoa.html To recommend the weekly KidsHealth Express Email service to friends, please forward this email to them or ask them to visit this page to sign up: http://KidsHealth.org/ExpressEmail We hope you enjoy it! Neil Izenberg, MD Editor-in-Chief and Founder, KidsHealth Chief Executive, Nemours Center for Children's Health Media Nemours Foundation Since 1995, KidsHealth has been the web's most-visited site about children's health - from before birth through adolescence. Created by physicians and other health experts at the Nemours Center for Children's Health Media, KidsHealth receives over 100 million visits each year. Visit http://www.kidshealth.org/  to check out the latest features. NOTE: Special thanks from THE NATIONAL NETWORKER COMPANIES, INTERNAL ENERGY PLUS, BRAINTENANCE, and SPEEDLIGHTPROKITUSA for sponsoring this re-publication of this material. Faithfully, Douglas Castle