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Thursday, October 9, 2014
AASRA-The Thought Co. Interactive Workshop on the occasion of#WorldmentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Everyone's invited... do RSVP to secure your seat
AASRA-The Thought Co. Interactive Workshop on the occasion of#WorldmentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessDay10thOct#Aasra24x7SuicidePreventionHelpline912227546669
AASRA-The Thought Co. Interactive Workshop on the occasion of#WorldmentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessDay10thOct#Aasra24x7SuicidePreventionHelpline912227546669
AASRA-HELP talk on the occasion of #WorldmentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Everyone's invited... do RSVP to secure your seat
AASRA-HELP talk on the occasion of #WorldmentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessDay10thOct #Aasra24x7SuicidePreventionHelpline912227546669
AASRA-HELP talk on the occasion of #WorldmentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessDay10thOct #Aasra24x7SuicidePreventionHelpline912227546669
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessDay10thOct #Aasra24x7SuicidePreventionHelpline912227546669
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessDay10thOct #Aasra24x7SuicidePreventionHelpline912227546669
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessDay10thOct #Aasra24x7SuicidePreventionHelpline912227546669
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessDay10thOct #Aasra24x7SuicidePreventionHelpline912227546669
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
You did not think every illness was linked to genetics alone... did you???
www.wesupportorganic.com/2014/03/harvard-research-finds-link-between-fluoridated-water-adhd-mental-disorders.html
Harvard Research Finds Link Between Fluoridated Water, ADHD & Mental Disorders
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New research published in The Lancet by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) found that various chemicals that many children are exposed to are having a direct effect on the creation of disorders labelled under the name ADHD as well as other mental disorders. One of the chemicals said to be having an effect is fluoride, or variations of fluoride. Governments have been performing artificial fluoridation for a number of years regardless of the lack of effectiveness it has in preventing tooth decay.
The research began in a study published in 2006 which initially looked at the effects of various industrial chemicals on neuro-development.[1] The research continued with an analysis of more industrial chemicals including fluoride. 27 additional studies, including one that linked fluoride to the lowering of IQ in children, clearly illustrated the fact that fluoride is detrimental to brain development and can lead to autism spectrum disorders and other mental issues. The issue is being coined “a silent epidemic” and most health authorities continue to turn a blind eye to the issue.
The two main researchers involved in the study, Philippe Grandjean from HSPH and Philip Landrigan, both agree that the reason for the increase in incidences of chemical-related neuro-developmental disorders is due to the increasing number of untested chemicals that are being approved without proper testing. The public is also not fully being told of the dangers which is causing many to perform independent research to find out the true effects. The issue is not just in water fluoridation, but also in the vaccination of our children.
“Since 2006, the number of chemicals known to damage the human brain more generally, but that are not regulated to protect children’s health, had increased from 202 to 214,” writes Julia Medew for The Sydney Morning Herald. “The pair said this could be the tip of the iceberg because the vast majority of the more than 80,000 industrial chemicals widely used in the United States have never been tested for their toxic effects on the developing fetus or child.”
The fact is, fluoride is a known developmental neurotoxin and practices of water fluoridation have long been proven to be ineffective. If individuals choose to use fluoridated tooth paste or choose fluoride treatments at their dental office, that is acceptable but two things should happen:
1. People should be taught about the harmful effects of fluoride and the damage it can cause to your teeth and your body.
2. Water fluoridation should be stopped everywhere immediately as it is nothing more than a legal way for chemical companies to get rid of toxic waste while profiting.
Fluoride accumulates in the body over time, so even though the amounts being ingested might be small each time, it builds up over years and can cause serious health issues. Research has found that fluoride affects normal endocrine function, causes kidney disease, bone weakness, dental fluorosis, cancer, lowering of IQ, calcification of the pineal gland, arthritis, immune deficiencies, skeletal fluorosis and much more.
“The problem is international in scope, and the solution must therefore also be international,” stated Grandjean in a press release, calling for improved regulatory standards for common chemicals. “We have the methods in place to test industrial chemicals for harmful effects on children’s brain development — now is the time to make that testing mandatory.”
Source: Collective Evolution
References:
1. http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(13)70278-3/abstract
http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/study-finds-toxic-chemicals-linked-to-autism-adhd-20140215-32snz.html
http://fluoridealert.org/
Harvard Research Finds Link Between Fluoridated Water, ADHD & Mental Disorders
image
New research published in The Lancet by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) found that various chemicals that many children are exposed to are having a direct effect on the creation of disorders labelled under the name ADHD as well as other mental disorders. One of the chemicals said to be having an effect is fluoride, or variations of fluoride. Governments have been performing artificial fluoridation for a number of years regardless of the lack of effectiveness it has in preventing tooth decay.
The research began in a study published in 2006 which initially looked at the effects of various industrial chemicals on neuro-development.[1] The research continued with an analysis of more industrial chemicals including fluoride. 27 additional studies, including one that linked fluoride to the lowering of IQ in children, clearly illustrated the fact that fluoride is detrimental to brain development and can lead to autism spectrum disorders and other mental issues. The issue is being coined “a silent epidemic” and most health authorities continue to turn a blind eye to the issue.
The two main researchers involved in the study, Philippe Grandjean from HSPH and Philip Landrigan, both agree that the reason for the increase in incidences of chemical-related neuro-developmental disorders is due to the increasing number of untested chemicals that are being approved without proper testing. The public is also not fully being told of the dangers which is causing many to perform independent research to find out the true effects. The issue is not just in water fluoridation, but also in the vaccination of our children.
“Since 2006, the number of chemicals known to damage the human brain more generally, but that are not regulated to protect children’s health, had increased from 202 to 214,” writes Julia Medew for The Sydney Morning Herald. “The pair said this could be the tip of the iceberg because the vast majority of the more than 80,000 industrial chemicals widely used in the United States have never been tested for their toxic effects on the developing fetus or child.”
The fact is, fluoride is a known developmental neurotoxin and practices of water fluoridation have long been proven to be ineffective. If individuals choose to use fluoridated tooth paste or choose fluoride treatments at their dental office, that is acceptable but two things should happen:
1. People should be taught about the harmful effects of fluoride and the damage it can cause to your teeth and your body.
2. Water fluoridation should be stopped everywhere immediately as it is nothing more than a legal way for chemical companies to get rid of toxic waste while profiting.
Fluoride accumulates in the body over time, so even though the amounts being ingested might be small each time, it builds up over years and can cause serious health issues. Research has found that fluoride affects normal endocrine function, causes kidney disease, bone weakness, dental fluorosis, cancer, lowering of IQ, calcification of the pineal gland, arthritis, immune deficiencies, skeletal fluorosis and much more.
“The problem is international in scope, and the solution must therefore also be international,” stated Grandjean in a press release, calling for improved regulatory standards for common chemicals. “We have the methods in place to test industrial chemicals for harmful effects on children’s brain development — now is the time to make that testing mandatory.”
Source: Collective Evolution
References:
1. http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(13)70278-3/abstract
http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/study-finds-toxic-chemicals-linked-to-autism-adhd-20140215-32snz.html
http://fluoridealert.org/
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Broke and Broken? The Psychological Effects of Poverty poverty
www.bestpsychologydegrees.org/poverty/
Broke and Broken? The Psychological Effects of Poverty
poverty
The Psychological Effects of Poverty
For the more than 40 million Americans in poverty, everyday life is a struggle — buying food, going to school, getting a job. And for a great many of them, what most people think of as simple tasks are also difficult. Let’s explore the picture of poverty in the U.S. and the psychological and physical toll it takes.
Poverty in the U.S.
46.5 million
Americans who live below the poverty line
16 million
Children living in poverty
$11,490
2013 poverty line for a single person
That’s the equivalent of working full time and making only about $5.50 an hour, which is far below the minimum wage
Where it’s worst
Percentage of residents below poverty line by state
16%+
CA
OR
NV
AZ
NM
OK
TX
MO
AR
LA
MS
AL
KY
TN
GA
FL
SC
NC
WV
OH
MI
DC
13%-15.9%
WA
ID
MT
CO
SD
NE
KS
WI
IL
IN
PA
NY
RI
ME
11%-12.9%
UT
WY
ND
MN
IA
VA
DE
MA
VT
HI
Less than 11%
MD
NJ
CT
NH
AK
The Brain on Poverty
Researchers have determined that the mental strain placed on a poor person is immense, affecting their ability to do well in school, to succeed at work — even to pay bills on time.
13 points
Rough IQ drop caused by poverty
Why? While there’s much about the human mind scientists have yet to decode, we do know that mental processing is finite. It’s the reason you think less quickly at the end of a long day.
What does it mean? The limited brain power caused by poverty is likely to create a series of problems in handling everyday tasks. Poverty may affect things like:
Awareness
Decision making
Memory
Patience
Focus
Stressed to Death
Adding to the reduced mental capacity brought on by poverty, the poor also have to navigate the rigors of everyday stress, most of which are made far worse by lack of income.
Top causes of stress for U.S. adults
Cause Factors
Work Co-worker tension, bosses, overload
Money Loss of job, reduced retirement, medical expenses
Health Health Crisis, terminal or chronic illness
Relationships Divorce, death of spouse, arguments with friends, loneliness
Poor nutrition Inadequate nutrition, caffeine, processed foods, refined sugars
Media overload Television, radio, Internet, email, social networking
Sleep deprivation Inability to release adrenaline and other stress hormones
3 in 4
Americans who regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress
76%
People who cite work and money as their top causes of stress
Physical and psychological symptoms reported (% of those who reported physical or psychological symptoms who said they had the following symptoms)
Fatigue 51%
Headache 44%
Upset stomach 34%
Muscle tension 30%
Change in appetite 23%
Teeth grinding 17%
Change in sex drive 15%
Feeling dizzy 13%
Irritability or anger 50%
Feeling nervous 45%
Lack of energy 45%
Feeling as though you could cry 35%
poverty-fb
SOURCES:
http://www.statisticbrain.com
http://www.census.gov
http://www.nccp.org
http://www.familiesusa.org
http://www.census.gov
http://www.theatlanticcities.com
Broke and Broken? The Psychological Effects of Poverty
poverty
The Psychological Effects of Poverty
For the more than 40 million Americans in poverty, everyday life is a struggle — buying food, going to school, getting a job. And for a great many of them, what most people think of as simple tasks are also difficult. Let’s explore the picture of poverty in the U.S. and the psychological and physical toll it takes.
Poverty in the U.S.
46.5 million
Americans who live below the poverty line
16 million
Children living in poverty
$11,490
2013 poverty line for a single person
That’s the equivalent of working full time and making only about $5.50 an hour, which is far below the minimum wage
Where it’s worst
Percentage of residents below poverty line by state
16%+
CA
OR
NV
AZ
NM
OK
TX
MO
AR
LA
MS
AL
KY
TN
GA
FL
SC
NC
WV
OH
MI
DC
13%-15.9%
WA
ID
MT
CO
SD
NE
KS
WI
IL
IN
PA
NY
RI
ME
11%-12.9%
UT
WY
ND
MN
IA
VA
DE
MA
VT
HI
Less than 11%
MD
NJ
CT
NH
AK
The Brain on Poverty
Researchers have determined that the mental strain placed on a poor person is immense, affecting their ability to do well in school, to succeed at work — even to pay bills on time.
13 points
Rough IQ drop caused by poverty
Why? While there’s much about the human mind scientists have yet to decode, we do know that mental processing is finite. It’s the reason you think less quickly at the end of a long day.
What does it mean? The limited brain power caused by poverty is likely to create a series of problems in handling everyday tasks. Poverty may affect things like:
Awareness
Decision making
Memory
Patience
Focus
Stressed to Death
Adding to the reduced mental capacity brought on by poverty, the poor also have to navigate the rigors of everyday stress, most of which are made far worse by lack of income.
Top causes of stress for U.S. adults
Cause Factors
Work Co-worker tension, bosses, overload
Money Loss of job, reduced retirement, medical expenses
Health Health Crisis, terminal or chronic illness
Relationships Divorce, death of spouse, arguments with friends, loneliness
Poor nutrition Inadequate nutrition, caffeine, processed foods, refined sugars
Media overload Television, radio, Internet, email, social networking
Sleep deprivation Inability to release adrenaline and other stress hormones
3 in 4
Americans who regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress
76%
People who cite work and money as their top causes of stress
Physical and psychological symptoms reported (% of those who reported physical or psychological symptoms who said they had the following symptoms)
Fatigue 51%
Headache 44%
Upset stomach 34%
Muscle tension 30%
Change in appetite 23%
Teeth grinding 17%
Change in sex drive 15%
Feeling dizzy 13%
Irritability or anger 50%
Feeling nervous 45%
Lack of energy 45%
Feeling as though you could cry 35%
poverty-fb
SOURCES:
http://www.statisticbrain.com
http://www.census.gov
http://www.nccp.org
http://www.familiesusa.org
http://www.census.gov
http://www.theatlanticcities.com
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