Something for you to Ponder!

Before Christmas, I was driving home at dusk on a busy highway with lots of oncoming traffic when a deer ran straight in to our truck. I had both children with me, sleeping in their car seats, only our 21 month old even woke up with the ruckus. It scared the bejesus out of me and all I can remember is legs and eyes rolling over the window and then I knew what happened. I stopped and couldn't control myself from shaking; a nice man who witnessed the accident stopped and checked to see if we were okay.

We walked back to see if, by some miracle, the deer would need help but the only ones in need of help was us. No one was hurt. With this much damage and the fact that the truck was not drivable I called 911 and they informed me that the kids must remain strapped in car seats until the police arrived to take the report, which was over 90 minutes later. Only a mom knows how to keep a toddler entertained while strapped in a car seat for that long. We needed a tow truck as I pretty much tore the front end of the truck off, but to the amazement of the police, the tow truck driver and myself, the air bag didn't even go off. No damage to any other part of the vehicle other than the front end. The insurance company advised us that, because the kids were in the car seats when the accident happened, we would have to forfeit both car seats and would have to replace them. Of course, insurance would cover them up to a specific dollar value. (Don't even get me started about how some people rape the insurance industry with fraudulent insurance claims that cost us all in the end). If the children had not been in them we would not have to replace them. Even though there was no physical damage to the seats, or even close to them, they had been in an accident. This is the law, just black and white. I asked what they would do with the car seats and was told that they would cut the straps and they would be tossed into the garbage. Perfectly good car seats pitched in the landfill.

So recently while in New Zealand, we rented car seats instead of lugging them all across the country and the seats we have now would probably never pass Canadian safety code. My daughter is in a car seat with only a 3 point harness and is dated July 2004. My son is in a booster seat with a strap that he must sit on and the seat belt is weaved into it prior to being buckled into the car seatbelt lock. There is no shoulder harness to hold the seatbelt in place over his right shoulder so it moves up and down and provides no restraint what's so ever. He can sneak under the strap and reach across to his sister and pulls his arm in and out as he pleases no matter how many times we tell him it is not safe and why he should keep his arm under.

So my point! Yes, I believe there should be restrictions and guidelines for car seats, and I am grateful for the Canadian standards being so high, but why every country is so vastly different is beyond me. Why are perfectly good car seats tossed when I believe that they could be re-inspected and sent to a third world country to help protect those children less fortunate? And I do realize that in some countries, motorbikes are the normal mode of transportation and a car seat wouldn't work in that case. Many countries you normally just see moms with a baby in a sling strapped to the front and a tiny tot holding on tight as can be behind, sometimes there is even more than one on the back. I am sure we could make better use of car seats that could go through an inspection process and be redistributed. I would like to find some country that would be happy to have these donated car seats for their children to have some type of safety.

So my questions for you to ponder is are we so safety conscious that we are willing to fill our landfill with product that could fit into the 3 R's and be reused or am I out to lunch in thinking that they could never be good to anyone.

The problem with low back pain and sciatica, is that the lower back itself and surrounding area is so important with regards to any movement or activity you become involved in. It is not like when you have injured an arm or a leg, where you can rest the arm in a sling or use some crutches for your leg in order to allow healing to take place, with low back pain you are not afforded that luxury.

With regards to functional activities, the first thing which needs to be addressed is to divide them into two categories:

i) Those which cause or aggravate your low back pain or sciatica.

ii) Those which cause you no pain or do not increase your pain at all.

The chances are that there is a common factor linking the components of each of these two groups.

For example, let's say sitting down aggravates your low back pain yet keeping upright and a small amount of walking eases your pain. We are going to be thinking along the lines of flexion activities being the aggravating factor for your low back pain and extension type activities being the easing factor.

With this above example, first and foremost we need to modify or temporarily avoid the aggravating factor i.e. sitting down. Now I am not suggesting you do not sit down at all during the day, but rather you try and sit in a more upright chair, with say a rolled up towel for some support for your lower back. In addition to this, I would also recommend that you spend no longer than a maximum of 15-20 minutes sitting down without break i.e. getting up out of the chair.

Moving on to encouraging the easing factors, and once again using the above example, I would suggest you try to have a little walk a few times during the day. This can be anything from a few minutes to say 20 or 30 minutes, depending upon the severity of your pain. The important thing is your low back likes this activity and therefore it is important to provide it with it, as it will be providing you low back with the optimum conditions for it to heal itself.

NB. You can get too much of a good thing, therefore do not just walk for the sake of it. For example, if your low back pain eases after 5 minutes walking, but becomes aggravated after 10 minutes, feel free to walk for 5 minutes, but not too much longer (otherwise you will be simply interfering with the healing process again).

With regards to aggravating and easing factors, it is important to be as specific as possible. Therefore,using the example I have just given, walking for 5 minutes is an easing factor, yet walking for 10 minutes is an aggravating factor.

The main principle is little and often throughout the day. Tying in the above two, the logical thing to do with regards to sitting, is every 15 minutes or so stand yourself up and have a walk up and down the living room. By taking on board the above principle, it will result in less stress being placed across the structures responsible for your low back pain and therefore give your body a chance to heal itself. As healing takes place, the structures responsible for your pain will become stronger, and if they are stronger you will find you can begin to do more and more.

A positive cycle will now result, whereby encouraging the easing factors will promote more healing, which itself will result in your low back becoming stronger and therefore less easily aggravated. If it is less aggravated, it means more healing will take place and therefore you can become more active and your back will become stronger.... and so on.

Sound too simple?

Well there is no doubt I have simplified things a little just to highlight a point. However, it is not too difficult either as the underlying principle is the same. The all important aspect is firstly analysing your day-to-day activities and then dividing them into aggravating and easing ones. When you have established this, begin by temporarily avoiding/modifying the aggravating activities and encouraging the easing ones. As you do this, your low back pain or sciatica will begin to ease and you will be able to become more active.

At this stage, it will be important to consider addressing any muscle imbalances which are present (as it will almost be certain there are some). A simple but effective exercise programme to strengthen any weak muscles and stretch any tight ones will soon have you performing those functional activities you are finding difficult at the moment pain-free...

Arm pain can be terribly irritating and interfere with motion and concentration. It can be caused by arm strain due to lifting heavy loads, it can be the result of joint strain or rotator cuff injury, and it can be something as simple as sleeping in a position that causes you to strain or pinch your arm at night.

In addition to the arm pain, you might experience swelling or stiffness. What can you do to alleviate your arm pain and other symptoms without having to resort to powerful synthetic drugs?

First, just rest. Refrain for at least a couple of days from any activity that might stress and further strain your arm. If you are not sure which activities are straining your arm like that, err on the side of caution--don't worry about being "lazy". Any activity that you suspect, cut out for at least a couple of days.

You can also try to apply ice to the sore area of your arm. Apply an ice pack or simply wrap ice cubes in a towel and apply that. You should especially do this if you experience swelling in your arm. You should apply the ice for 15 or 20 minutes at a time, at least three times per year. For the first two days that you are doing this, don't do or ingest anything that could cause or aggravate inflammation--hot showers, drinking alcoholic beverages, drinking coffee, etc. Some of the things you should avoid for these two days might be a regular part of your daily life, but you can go for 48 hours without them. You should also not smoke for the duration of the time that your arm is in pain.

After this period, assuming the swelling is down, you can start applying heat to your arm pain, such as heat pack. You can also begin doing easy exercises to get your arm's tendons and muscles stronger again so that you prevent future injury. Don't forget to remove all of the jewelry on that arm and that arm's hand if you experience swelling, so that you minimize the chance of strangling or diminishing blood flow.

If swelling continues, try wrapping your arm in a compression bandage. If you experience tingling or your fingertips get very cold, the bandage is too tight and you need to loosen it. Keep it on for up to three days and see if your swelling goes down, and if it doesn't go see a doctor.

Try to elevate your arm when you apply the ice every time you have a chance. Elevate it above your heart so that you will stimulate more blood flow to it and therefore minimize swelling. It's okay to get and wear a sling if you feel that this is helping you.

Massage your arm gently and frequently for five to 10 minutes at a time. However, if it causes more pain for you to do this, don't do it. This might mean you have a serious injury, more than just arm pain, and you should see your doctor.

Shoulder surgery is one of the marvels of modern medicine, correcting serious injuries and diseases that have plagued humankind since pre-historic times, including shoulder separation, dislocation, fracture, arthritis, and tendonitis.

The introduction by the medical community of arthroscopic surgery presented another huge leap forward, allowing the surgeon to avoid making the large incisions required by older, open surgery techniques. With arthroscopic surgery, the time required to heal the tissues surrounding the shoulder joint is reduced considerably versus with open surgery. Tiny incisions allow the surgeon to conduct the entire procedure using special tools that reach into the affected area and carry out the procedure.

Still, even when arthroscopic surgery is used, many shoulder surgery patients experience a burning pain after shoulder surgery. This can last for days or weeks and can trouble the patient, who is just trying to get on with his or her life.

Here are some tips for how to handle burning pain after shoulder surgery. Note that the best course of action for you to reduce and eliminate your own shoulder pain will vary by the shoulder problem being corrected and the choice of procedure. Consult with your doctor before undergoing any healing regimen.

Medications:

Immediately after surgery, you will likely be given strong pain medications at the hospital, such as morphine or Demerol.

During surgery, your doctor may have chosen to insert a small plastic catheter into the actual site of the surgery inside the body. The catheter is connected to a small pump filled with anesthetic and is situated outside of the body. The pump slowly feeds the shoulder with reducing medicine and can help considerably with pain reduction. The catheter and pump are removed by the patient 2-3 days after surgery.

Meanwhile, the doctor will usually prescribe pain medications such as hydrocodone or Tylenol with codeine, as well as an anti-inflammatory medication, since much of the burning pain felt after shoulder surgery is caused by inflammation and fluid buildup in the shoulder.

Incision Care:

Your incisions after arthroscopic surgery will usually be so small that they will not be closed with sutures. The incisions may weep - or drain - a bit over the first 24 hours. If they do, be sure to change the dressings and wounds regularly to keep them dry. Notify your doctor if the wounds weep for a period beyond the first 24 hours.

Ice Application:

Be sure to apply ice to the affected area for at least 20 minutes per day for the first few days after surgery. Do not place the ice directly onto the skin. Rather, place a damp towel on the skin, then apply an ice pack (or a pack of frozen vegetables, such as peas) onto the towel. This will help reduce inflammation, which be not only painful, but which can also lead to tissue scarring if not controlled properly.

Stretching & Exercise:

It is important to keep the muscles in the shoulder loose. Light, slow stretching is a very good way to accomplish this. Your doctor can provide you with a list of stretches appropriate to your type of surgery.

Immobility and Physical Therapy:

You will likely need to keep your shoulder largely immobile for a period of weeks, using a sling. It is important to not move your shoulder during the indicated period, even if the pain goes away.

Your doctor may also prescribe physical therapy that you can perform at home. Examples include: the pendulum (allowing your arm to swing in small circles), isometric exercises (tightening the muscles), passive range of motion exercises (whereby someone else moves your arm), and resistance exercises (whereby the shoulder is moved against resistance). Following these faithfully should ensure smooth healing and reduce pain.

Following these tips should help reduce your burning pain. Meanwhile, be sure to contact your doctor if you develop a fever, your pain cannot be controlled by medication, or a foul odor develops around the wounds.

Q: What is an autopsy, and why would it help my case?

A: An autopsy is an in-depth examination of a dead person, by a doctor. The doctor who performs the examination is usually a pathologist who looks to find the precise cause of death. They do this by looking at all of the internal organs, including the brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and spleen. Each area of the body is examined for evidence that contributed or caused that person's death.

In a case involving claims of wrongful death (where a person or family has claimed that their loved one died because of someone else's carelessness) having an autopsy is crucial to proving your case. While an autopsy is vital to support such a case, it can also shed light on the possibility that your loved one did not die as a result of wrongdoing.

It's a double edged sword. The autopsy could help your claim by showing that your loved one died from wrongdoing, or it could show that the treatment or actions that happened before death did not play a role in causing the death.

There are some religions that prohibit autopsies, and in those cases, it becomes extremely difficult to prove, with a reasonable degree of probability, that wrongdoing (such as malpractice) caused their death. In those cases, we must rely on other evidence to support our claim.

I am often called upon by grieving families to ask whether an autopsy should be performed on their loved one. As in life, there are no set answers to this crucial question. Emotions run high following a family death; questions about improper treatment may cloud a family's judgment; uncertainty about the cause of death may also add to a feeling of helplessness.

The most common case where an autopsy is performed is in a traumatic accident. In murder or homicide cases autopsies are always performed as the police want to know exactly what caused the person's death. They can usually use this information to track the perpetrator.

In New York, if a person dies suspiciously, or within 24 hours of having had surgery, an autopsy will usually be performed to determine the precise cause of death.

For example, I had a case where a man on dialysis came home one day, and was found later by his family in his bathroom having bled to death. The walls were covered with blood and there were open bandages all over the floor. An autopsy was able to confirm that the man's shunt (the place where the dialysis needle was put into his arm each session) had gotten infected and progressively larger with each session. Nobody recognized that he was starting to bleed when he left the dialysis center. Unfortunately, when he arrived home, the shunt ruptured and since it was connected to an artery, blood shot out all over the bathroom, creating what looked like a murder scene. It was only through the autopsy that we were able to prove our case successfully.

Autopsies are usually performed by the County Medical Examiner. In the five boroughs of New York City, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island, autopsies are performed by the New York City Medical Examiner's Office. In Nassau, it's the Nassau County Medical Examiner, and in Suffolk, it's the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.

Look around your surroundings and you will immediately notice that 7 out of 10 women carry tote bags, whether for work or casual outings, totes are pivotal items which are useful for a multitude of reasons. Making your own tote is very simple, but with the availability of inexpensive ones at craft or hobby stores, you can buy one and decorate it with your own unique designs. The first thing you need is a strong and durable tote.

Choose from either heavy cotton or canvas, both are good bets. These two types of fabrics can withstand harsh weather, which is important as tote bags must be durable and strong enough to accommodate a certain weight. Most hobby and craft stores carry a wide range of sturdy fabric and you will be spoiled for choice. Try to avoid upholstery fabric as it is too heavy and may already have prints and designs. You will need a neutral base so your intended embellishments will come out prominent. Ask the shop assistant and she or he will be able to advice you accordingly.

Once you have made the fabric selection, proceed to carefully cut out the desired shape, be it rectangular, square or a circle. The outline should be slightly bigger than the dimension of your completed masterpiece. Remember to keep some fabric to fashion two straps for handles. The length of straps can either be long so you can sling it over your shoulders or shorter ones if your intentions are to carry it on your arm. It all depends on what is comfortable for you.

If you are a beginner, avoid cutting out circles, as this shape is quite difficult to hem. For a basic square-shaped tote bag, simply sew all three sides and then attach the straps. Use strong thread (double thread the needle) or if you are adept at using sewing machines, even better. You can either hem the raw edges or leave them be for a
unique fashion statement.

Once the tote bag is sewn firmly, you may now begin to decorate it. You can use fabric paint if you have steady hands. Choose a color that is in contrast with the basic shade of the tote to make your designs stand out. Designs vary extensively; from bold patterns to more structured ones using stencils or rubber stamps. Anything goes, and the wilder the better. For the more adventurous ones, try a Pollock-style of splashing a multitude of colors all over the tote's body. You will achieve an abstract pattern which is inimitable. Store bought tote bags are inexpensive, so you can afford to experiment.

If you find painting too messy, you can always opt for iron on transfers, which are also readily available in many designs at hobby shops. Tantalize your designs with unique wordings and self-composed tag lines. Who knows, you might start a trend. Use crystals or rhinestones to add glamor. In fact, make several tote bags to suit your different moods. As they say, expressions cannot remain silent.

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