COPD News from COPD-International -- Vol #3

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Monday, September 27, 2004                         Volume #3 -- Issue #39
Susie Bowers, Editor    --    Web-Editor@COPD-International.com
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==> Welcome
==> COPD News
==> Recalls/Warnings
==> Featured Articles - More on Exercise
==> Wellness
==> Community Update
==> Link Directory
==> Just for Fun
==> Recipe
==> Closing Thought
==> Subscribe/Unsubscribe Information
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ABOUT US
We are a group of fellow COPD sufferers, caregivers and others
interested in this disease. Our online community is devoted to
helping one another to live the best life possible with this
debilitating illness through interactive support.

As many of us have found, COPD is a disease of many faces,
contradictions and components. Therefore, our diversified community
is here to share its combined wealth of knowledge and information,
so we may all become well-informed patients and take control of our
disease rather than letting this disease control us.

EDITORIAL COMMENTS
As the summer fades into the past and fall emerges, it's a perfect
time of year to think about starting an exercise program or
refreshing your regular routine. With the colder weather, most of us
take our exercise programs indoors, where we can workout in the
comfort and convenience of our own homes.

This issue features information on exercise with tips for the
beginner and advice on how to increase your workouts. Always check
with your doctor before starting or changing an exercise routine.

We welcome your input and participation in our newsletters and will
review for publication any pertinent information you wish to share
with others on COPD and related topics. Also, periodically we will
feature stories and information from guest writers. If you wish to
contribute to the newsletter, please contact us at
Newsletter@COPD-International.com

Yours in health ...

Susie

Editor's Note: There are several exceptionally long links in
this edition. Please cut and paste the entire address into
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NETT RESULTS ON REHAB/COPD QUALITY OF LIFE
The disease-specific and general health-related quality of life
measures used in the National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT)
were correlated. Analyses suggested that these measures improved
significantly following the rehabilitation phase of the NETT. See
Story: http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/126/3/781

ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR ALLERGIES
A homeopathic remedy applied directly to the nasal mucous membrane
with a swab or with a mist under the tongue relieves allergy and
allergic rhinitis symptoms, a new study claims. The one-week study
of 42 people found that those who received the homeopathic nasal
mist treatment reported an average 64 percent improvement in nasal
symptoms, such as sneezing, postnasal drip and stuffy nose. See
More: http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/521124/main.html

THINK SPICY SEASONER CLEARS YOUR SINUSES?
Do you think wasabi clears your sinuses? Think again. Many people
believe the sushi-seasoner wasabi clears their sinuses, but new
research presented suggests that the spicy green paste may do the
opposite. U.S. researchers found that eating wasabi appeared to
increase congestion in a small group of healthy volunteers, despite
the fact that participants said they thought that the spice had
cleared their nasal passages.

"Actually, wasabi is a congestant," study author Dr. David S.
Cameron said. "It makes the space of your nasal passages smaller,
but it makes you feel more open." Cameron explained that wasabi
probably clogs up sinuses by increasing blood flow to the lining of
the nose. That extra blood takes up space, he said, which constricts
the nasal passageway. See Story:
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=healthNews&storyID=6282989

STOPPING ALLERGIES BEFORE THEY START
Nearly 60 million Americans suffer from hay fever, and now a new
option under study could prevent symptoms before they start. At
National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, allergist Dr.
Harold Nelson is trying to stop those symptoms before they ever
start. He's studying a new type of therapy for hay fever. "If it
works well, it's the perfect treatment," he says. See Article:
http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/8008831/main.html

WHOOPING COUGH MAKES COMEBACK
CBSNews.com reports the whooping cough is slowly but surely making
a comeback. According to the article, before a vaccine was developed
in the late 1940s, the disease also known as pertussis killed more
children in the United States than all other infectious diseases
combined. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that in
2002, there were 9,771 infections and in 2003 that number jumped to
11,647, the highest number of cases recorded in 30 years. See Story:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/21/eveningnews/main644846.shtml

UPBEAT OUTLOOK OFFSETS EFFECTS OF AGING
Positive thoughts can help older people maintain their physical and
functional health, while negative emotions can cause a rapid
decline, say two studies in a recent issue of Psychology and Aging.
In the first study, University of Texas researchers tracked 1,558
older Mexican-Americans in five southwestern states for seven years.
They found those with positive emotions were much less likely to
become frail over that time. See More:
http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/521106/main.html

MORPHINE SAFE FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS
The use of high or very high doses of morphine is safe for hospice
patients being cared for at home, and does not reduce life
expectancy, according to a report in the journal Cancer. The
findings show that "doctors should not be afraid to use large doses
of morphine when needed, even when in the home," Dr. Michaela
Bercovitch said. See Story:
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=healthNews&storyID=6283584

VITAMIN C MAY IMPROVE CIRCULATION IN SMOKERS
A dose of vitamin C may give a quick boost to the
poorer-than-average blood circulation seen in healthy young smokers,
a Japanese study suggests. The study of 25 healthy men found that
although smokers initially showed poorer results on a test of blood
flow to the heart, that changed after they took a large dose - 2
grams - of vitamin C. Shortly after taking the vitamin, the 13
smokers showed blood circulation on par with that of the 12
non-smokers, according to findings published in the American
Heart Journal. See Story:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=594&ncid=594&e=6&u=/nm/200409
10/hl_nm/smokers_vitamins_dc

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RECALLS
To view current U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls, go to
http://www.safetyalerts.com/
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EXERCISE FOR BEGINNERS
Beginning an exercise program is confusing, at best. Whatever your
goal is, the topics below will help you get started. Find out what
to wear, how to set goals, how to set up a complete program and more
at http://exercise.about.com/cs/exbeginners/a/exforbeginners.htm

TURN WALKS INTO WORKOUTS
You're already fitness walking several times a week - great! Ready
to step it up a bit? There are several ways to turn walks into
workouts without significantly breaking stride. They just involve a
little creativity and walking outside of the box, as it were. "A few
simple techniques can help maximize the benefits of your walk and
make it more of an overall body workout," says Jo Ann Taylor, owner
and founder of The Walking Connection, the nation's leading walking
organization. So what are Taylor's fitness secrets? They're nothing
you can't handle with a little determination. See Tips:
http://newbalance.msn.com/article.aspx?city=nationwide&aid=4

EXERCISE CAN KEEP HEART FAILURE IN CHECK
Prolonged and sustained endurance training prevents stiffening of
the heart, a condition associated with the onset of heart failure.
That's the finding of a new study to be published in the Sept. 28
edition of the journal Circulation. The study also found that a
sedentary lifestyle puts older people at risk of heart failure, the
leading cause of hospitalizations for those older than 65 and a
condition that affects eight of every 1,000 Americans older than 70.
See Story: http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/521187/main.html

ADVICE ON WHEN TO STOP EXERCISING
Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource recommends that you stop exercising
and see your doctor if:

-- You have swelling around a joint, especially if it's red
and warm.

-- Your joint pain gets worse with exercise.

-- You have a fever without a specific illness.

-- You suffer pain when you put weight on a joint, especially
if it causes you to limp.

-- Your joint feels unstable or the joint doesn't have full
range of motion.

-- The pain becomes worse after exercise and doesn't improve
over time.

(HealthDayNews)
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ASSESSING, UNDERSTANDING, MASTERING STRESS
We all face stress sometimes. The key to not letting it take a
physical toll is to learn to cope with it, overcome it and even
avoid it in the future. The link below leads to information from
WebMD on all aspects of stress and on how to reduce the stress in
your life.
http://content.health.msn.com/content/pages/7/1674_52144.htm?z=1757_00000_
8200_ah_02
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HERB ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH POTATOES
This roast pork loin and potatoes is a snap to prepare. Serve with a
vegetable side dish and your favorite salad for an extra special
meal.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour 50 Minutes
Ready In: 2 Hours 25 Minutes
Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the potatoes for
about 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and place in a bowl. Toss with
olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,
chives, salt, and pepper.

3. Rub the pork loin roast with 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon
garlic powder and onion powder. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4. Place the roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, and cook
50 minutes in the preheated oven. Arrange the potatoes around
the roast, and continue cooking 50 minutes, to an internal
temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from heat,
cover with foil, and let sit 15 minutes before slicing.

(Allrecipes)
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          that, without it, you are almost inevitably destined to a life
                        marred by anger, bitterness and hatred.

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