Walk Now for Autism

In a show of support for Ms. Jill Arslanian, secretary at Washington Elementary School, and Autsim Speaks, faculty members donating five dollars to Walk Now for Autism wore denim to school on Friday, April 20th.

This year's northern New Jersey Walk Now for Autism is being held at at Yogi Berra Stadium at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey on Sunday, May 20th. For more information, visit: http://www.autismwalk.org

Staying informed....

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Keep our Water Clean and Protected!

The Clean Water Restoration Act would restore the original intent of the Clean Water Act, the legislation that has protected our communities from pollution for decades. Tell your representative:Protect New Jersey's water! >>
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Hi Heather,
For more than 30 years, the Clean Water Act provided critical safeguards for our streams, rivers, and wetlands. But now 60 percent of our nation’s waters could be stripped of federal protection.
Industry groups are trying to take advantage of recent court rulings to take away clean water protections, but we have a chance to stop them.
Ask your representative to support the Clean Water Restoration Act now! >>
The Clean Water Restoration Act would restore the original intent of the Clean Water Act, the legislation that has protected our communities from pollution for decades.
Can you imagine not having clean water for showers, or being able to enjoy a cold glass of fresh water? What about having to give up swimming in your favorite lake because the water would harm you or your children?
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Polio Awareness

International Post-Polio Task Force
at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Englewood, New Jersey USA 07631 201-894-3724 877-POSTPOLIO postpolioinfo@aol.com PostPolioInfo.com/postpolio


As you may know, Congress has proclaimed 2007 the "YEAR OF POLIO AWARENESS."
I am writing to ask you to help polio survivors and all children by having September 2007 proclaimed POLIO AWARENESS MONTH.

There are two areas about which everyone needs to be aware:

Polio Vaccination Awareness: In the past two years, polio has been reported in five unvaccinated Minnesota children and in one unvaccinated Arizona adult. Unfortunately, the polio vaccine has been a victim of its own success, allowing parents to think that polio is "cured" and vaccination unnecessary. It is feared that the recent US polio cases are canaries in the mineshaft. The CDC reports that 10% of US toddlers under 3 years old -- one million children -- are not vaccinated against polio, with vaccination lowest in poor cities.

The appearance of polio in the U.S. again is especially frightening since polio has broken free of international vaccination efforts, with cases increasing in 2007 in India, Africa and appearing in previously polio-free countries, such as Namibia. Even more frightening, not everyone infected with the poliovirus exhibits symptoms. For every case of paralytic polio, there are between 70 and 200 "silent carriers" of the poliovirus. What will happen when a polio-infected individual from a foreign country lands in a densely populated city like New York, where an estimated 23,000 toddlers are unvaccinated? Every child must be vaccinated since America's next polio epidemic could be just a plane ride away.

Even more disturbing, 19 states now offer not just religious exemptions, but "philosophical exemptions," to vaccination. Arkansas' recent passage of legislation allowing "philosophical exemptions" was followed by a 26% drop in vaccinations. States should not allow "philosophical exemptions" to polio vaccination at the same time polio has broken free of international vaccination efforts.

Post-Polio Sequelae Awareness: In taking about polio vaccination, it should not be forgotten, as it was 50 years ago, that there are still nearly two million North Americans alive today who had polio during the epidemics of the 1940's, 50's and early 60's. At least 70 percent of paralytic polio survivors and 40 percent of nonparalytic polio survivors are developing Post-Polio Sequelae, unexpected and often disabling symptoms that occur about 35 years after the poliovirus attack, including overwhelming fatigue, muscle weakness, muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, heightened sensitivity to anesthesia, cold and pain, and difficulty swallowing and breathing.

Unfortunately, polio survivors and health professionals are not aware that PPS exist and are readily treated by reducing physical overexertion, "conserving to preserve" polio survivors' remaining poliovirus-damaged neurons, and not by exercising and the "use it or lose it" treatment polio survivors received 50 years ago. Polio survivors and health professionals need to be aware of the cause and treatment of PPS.

Please go to PostPolioInfo.com/PostPolio, click on GOVERNORS LIST and call your governor's office. Ask for the person in charge of proclamations and please FAX that person a copy of the letter below (also posted our web site) with your signature, asking your governor to proclaim September 2007 Polio Awareness Month, as polio survivors in Montana have already done.

Please let me know if your governor signs a proclamation.

As always, I appreciate your help and our working together to make Polio Awareness Month a reality.

Yours truly,

Dr. Richard L. Bruno Chairperson, International Post-Polio Task Force and Director, The Post-Polio Institute and International Centre for Post-Polio Education and Research Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
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Dear Governor:

Congress has proclaimed 2007 the "YEAR OF POLIO AWARENESS." I ask that you proclaimed September 2007 POLIO AWARENESS MONTH.

Polio Vaccination Awareness: In the past two years, polio has been reported in five unvaccinated Minnesota children and in one unvaccinated Arizona adult. Unfortunately, the polio vaccine has been a victim of its own success in the US, allowing Americans to think that polio is "cured" and that vaccination unnecessary. These US polio cases may be canaries in the mineshaft. The Centers for Disease Control reports that 10% of US toddlers under 3 years old -- one million children -- are not vaccinated against polio, with vaccination lowest in poor areas.

The appearance of polio in the U.S. is especially frightening since polio has broken free of international vaccination efforts, with cases increasing in 2007 in India and Africa. Equally frightening, not everyone infected with poliovirus shows symptoms. For every case of paralytic polio, there are between 70 and 200 "silent poliovirus carriers." What will happen when a polio-infected individual from a foreign country lands in a densely populated city like New York, where an estimated 23,000 toddlers are unvaccinated? Every child must be vaccinated since America's next polio epidemic could be just a plane ride away.

Post-Polio Sequelae Awareness: In promoting about polio vaccination, it should not be forgotten, as it was 50 years ago, that there are still nearly two million North Americans alive today who had polio during the epidemics of the 1940's, 50's and early 60's. At least 70 percent of paralytic polio survivors and 40 percent of nonparalytic polio survivors are developing Post-Polio Sequelae, unexpected and often disabling symptoms that occur about 35 years after the poliovirus attack, including overwhelming fatigue, muscle weakness, muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, heightened sensitivity to anesthesia, cold and pain, and difficulty swallowing and breathing

Unfortunately, polio survivors and health professionals are not aware that PPS exist and are readily treated by reducing physical overexertion and "conserving to preserve" polio survivors' remaining poliovirus-damaged neurons, and not by exercising and the "use it or lose it" treatment polio survivors received 50 years ago. Polio survivors and health professionals need to be aware of the cause and treatment of PPS.

On behalf of our state's thousands of polio survivors and all of our children, I ask that you proclaimed September 2007 POLIO AWARENESS MONTH.

Yours truly,

NAMECITY, STATE



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Just an ide....

Last week, my daughter had a week off of school and to keep boredom at bay, we "ran" the playdate scene for most of the week.

Wednesday was my turn to host and so the whole gang was here.

Amazingly to me, most of the moms thought my "shoe basket" idea was great, so, I figured I'd share it with all.

Truly an idea born of necessity, I have two basket by my back door, ('cause of course, we are good Italians and use the back door as our main entrance), that are used exclusively to rally our shoes. I have a large, oval, laundry basket for my husband's and my own shoes, and a smaller one that is for the "Queens" , aka my daughter, shoes.

Apparently, this is a great idea.....who knew??? LOL!

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Smart Nutritional Hybrids for Teens and Kids

Last year, we launched Smart Nutritional Hybrids™ to make daily nutrition simple, effective and convenient for men and women. Now, you and your entire family can enjoy and experience these cutting-edge health blends with the launch of the Smart Nutritional Hybrids™ for Teens and Kids! See the next generation of nutrition.

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Can Makeup Be Good for Your Skin!

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Is Makeup Good for Your Skin?

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Today's makeup can do more than just hide our imperfections. So-callled "cosmeceuticals" — cosmetics that may have pharmaceutical or drug-like properties — can repair and improve the texture, appearance, and condition of our skin, thanks to the antioxidants, peptides, growth factors, anti-inflammatories, botanicals, and hydroxy acids that are added to their formulations. Choose the right cosmeceutical ingredient for your skin:
Fine lines and wrinkles. Products that include antioxidants may reduce the harmful effects of free radicals, while those with peptides may stimulate the production of collagen.

Loose skin. Growth factors may help new cell and blood vessel growth, thereby improving the skin's elasticity.

Red or inflamed skin. Specific botanicals can reduce inflammation caused by rosacea or sun damage; some, such as lycopene, also have antioxidant benefits.

Dull, dry skin. Brighten and smooth your appearance with hydroxy acids, which draw moisture into the skin.

Last updated: April 2007
Reprinted with permission from the American Academy of Dermatology. All rights reserved.