May 3rd is World Asthma Day

World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.

World Asthma Day 2011 will take place on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. The theme will be “You Can Control Your Asthma,” continuing the focus on the positive theme introduced for WAD 2007 and consistent with the emphasis on asthma control set out in the latest versions of the GINA guideline documents. In addition, on WAD 2011 GINA will launch the next phase of its campaign to reduce asthma hospitalizations 50% worldwide by 2015. This builds on the “You Can Control Your Asthma” theme, as better asthma control means fewer hospitalizations. www.HealingHopeTeamMedAlert.com

Medical bracelets go high-tech—USA TODAY

Medical bracelets have been around for years. These standard issue bracelets alert emergency personnel to your medical conditions. However, the days of silver-colored bracelets are long gone.

The first thing you’ll notice is how they look now. Some aren’t bracelets at all. You’ll find pendants, watches, key chains, ones that fit on your shoelaces and even flash drives.

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More importantly, they provide instant access to your entire health record. Here’s a look at what’s available.

CARE Medical History Bracelet
The CARE Medical History Bracelet is available at your local drugstore for around $20. The colorful bracelet is loaded with software to help you manage your medical information. You can list your medications and conditions. It can also store emergency contact information and your insurance information.

There is no subscription fee, and nothing is stored online. When the bracelet is connected to a PC or Mac via USB, access to your data is provided. You can update the information on the bracelet at any time.

MedicAlert
MedicAlert is perhaps the most well-known company to make medical IDs. They offer a wide variety of medical ID styles, starting from $10. The ID contains a toll-free phone number and an identification number. This allows medical personnel to obtain your records. The service also notifies family members in the event of an emergency.

There is an annual membership fee that costs $40 for adults and $30 for children. After the first year, it drops to $30 for adults and $15 for kids. The service will store your entire medical history; you can update it online any time.

American Medical ID
American Medical ID also makes a variety of medical IDs. You’ll find necklaces, bracelets and key chains starting from $25. You can have conditions and allergies engraved on the ID. Additionally, you can put your access code to an online database containing your medical records. Emergency personnel can access your information.

There’s no subscription fee when you buy an ID; it is free for life. You can join the registry without buying an ID. There is a $30 one-time charge. American Medical ID also makes the e-MedTAG ($30). This is a stainless steel thumb drive that looks like a dog tag. Use it to store your medical records. It can also hold emergency contacts, a living will and insurance details.

Invisible Bracelet
If you don’t want to wear a medical ID, consider Invisible Bracelet. Start by signing up on its site. You’ll pay $10 annually for a membership. Then, you can upload your medical information to the site. You can also provide emergency contact information. When you need, you can update your information on the site.

You’ll get a key fob and wallet card. These provide a PIN to unlock your information. Anyone can access information, like emergency contacts, that you label public. This can be done through a simple text message. Registered emergency responders can access more information.

Med-InfoChip
Med-InfoChip makes a thumb drive that you can keep in your wallet. You can also put it on a key chain or a lanyard. Prices start at $70 for a single profile. When it’s connected to a PC or Mac, a program opens. It can contain your medical profile including allergies and medications. You can also include medical directives and emergency contacts.

All this sounds great but big questions remain. In the event of an accident and you cannot speak for yourself, do emergency personnel know to look on your person for these bracelets, pendants, key chains and flash drives? And do they even have time to access the data?

Most EMTs and first responders know to look for medical bracelets. When seconds count, if you have an allergy or life-threatening condition, it might be best to stick to the old-fashioned bracelets.

Finally, don’t forget to list your emergency contacts on your phone. Medical professionals are trained to look for ICE (in case of emergency) in your phone’s contact or address book. List medications and important medical information like allergies and conditions here, too.

Cutting edge news updates—for optimal health/healing and wellness. Conventional and adjunctive options-from prevention to natural solutions, prenatal to anti-aging and longevity.

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3. CAMP GRIEF ZONE – Helping children process griefLisa FairmanRAMSEY, NJ ( July 7, 2010) – - Camp Grief Busters 2010, a unique summer program for bereaved children and their families, experienced its most successful weekend this past June 5-6. This year’s 13th annual Camp Grief Busters helped more than 40 children and teens ranging in age from 5-15 and their family members. The annual camp is run by Hearts & Crafts Counseling, a non-profit organization located in Ramsey, New Jersey.Camp Grief Busters is held every year at the Stony Point Conference Center (http://www.stonypointcenter.org) in Stony Point, New York. This two day, overnight camp is a mixture of creative hands-on activities such as relay races and a carnival, small group discussions, recreational fun, and a candlelight vigil. Each activity is based around the theme of grief and contains a deeper message geared towards healing.
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Natural healing news—-en.wikipedia.org ; The “Myers’ cocktail” is the colloquial name for an nutrient cocktail invented by John Myers, a physician from Baltimore, Maryland, and developed by Alan R. Gaby, administered intravenously and promoted as an alternative treatment for a broad range of conditions including asthma, fibromyalgia …..Myers’ cocktail – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia