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Whether it be money, relationships, sickness, war, or the plethora of other potential stress triggers, modern man is more stressed-out than ever before. In the U.S., over $300 billion annually, or about $7,500 per employee, is spent on stress-related compensation claims, reduced productivity, absenteeism, health insurance costs, direct medical expenses, and employee turnover. It is predicted that 
depression, one of the manifestations of stress, will be the leading occupational disease of the 21st Century—responsible for more work days lost than any other single factor. (1)
In 2003, the British newspaper The Guardian published a report indicating that nearly 25% of the adult population of France are taking either a tranquilizer, antidepressant, antipsychotic, or other mood-altering prescription drug. In persons over aged 70, 40% are taking these drugs, as are 4% of all French children under age nine. (2) Although psychiatric drugs can be useful, various categories of these drugs have recently been linked to an increased risk of diabetes, blood clots and stroke.
Stress is the mental and physiological reaction to perceived demands of daily life that exceed one’s ability to cope or respond to the situation(s) in a reasonable manner. The symptoms of stress include anxiety, depression, insomnia and fatigue, and may lead to physical ailments ranging from the minor to the catastrophic. Medical researchers are now able to measure the direct detrimental effects of stress on the cardiovascular, immune, endocrine, muscular, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal systems, and on mental health (3).
Not to be surprised, the pharmaceutical companies offer many solutions aimed at making us more tranquil in the face of our daily challenges. If we’re too tranquil, i.e., depressed, the many varieties of anti-depressants (energizers) will lift us up. One pill makes us taller, and one pill makes us small—just ask Alice.
Tranquilizers are divided into two groups: Major tranquilizers include Clozaril,® Haldol,® Thorazine,® and Risperdal.® Minor tranquilizers have more familiar-sounding names: Ativan,® Librium,® Serax,® Valium® and Xanax® (street names include: “libs,” “tranks,” “benzos” and “vees.”)
Tranquilizers such as the Benzodiazepines can be addictive even at prescribed dosages if taken for extended periods. Withdrawal may include diarrhea, delusions, depression, flu-like symptoms, general pain, hallucinations, heart palpitations, paranoia, psychosis, and stomach cramps. Withdrawal from some Benzodiapines can be life threatening.
Minor tranquilizers are designed to induce feelings of calm and relaxation. On the other hand, if they don’t function as designed, one might experience blurred vision, disorganized thinking, dry mouth, hallucinations, headaches, hostility, impaired motor functioning, irritability, lethargy, memory loss, nausea, sweating and vomiting. (4)
These are the tranquilizers. War is peace.
Antidepressants, on the other hand, are “mood-brighteners.” You may need them if you have an adverse reaction to a tranquilizer. Two main types of antidepressants are tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; and their next-generation offshoot, SNRIs, serotonin-norepinephrine uptake inhibitors). These drugs function by reducing the uptake of neuro-transmitting brain chemicals such as serotonin so that more of the chemical remains available.
Serotonin, denoted 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), is the brain’s master molecule. Adequate levels produce feelings of calmness and relaxation. 
Low levels produce anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other negative feelings and behaviors.
Pharmaceutical antidepressants are effective for many, but when they’re bad, they’re very, very bad. While this classification of psychoactive drug is intended to help people, sometimes it has the opposite effect—with catastrophic results. As an example, many of the highschool and other senseless shootings which have plagued the U.S. and other countries were perpetrated by individuals taking the SSRI group of antidepressants.
The list of casualties includes such household names as Eric Harris (Columbine High; total killed: 13, wounded: 23; Harris was taking prescription Luvox®); Mark Barton (Atlanta day trader; total killed or injured at two separate brokerage firms: 22; he also killed his wife and two children; Prozac® was found in his car); Brin Hartman, wife of deceased Saturday Night Live comedian John Hartman, was also taking a prescription SSRI drug when she killed her husband; Joseph Wesbecker, a Prozac taker, killed seven of his co-workers at a Kentucky printing company with a semiautomatic rifle.
Before sitting down quietly in a chair to wait for the arrival of the police, 42-year old software engineer Michael McDermott killed seven of his co-workers using an assault-type rifle, shotgun and a semiautomatic pistol. McDermott was a Prozac user;5 and the list goes on. Heard that from your local (legal) drug vendor lately? (Other popular SSRI drugs include Effexor,® Paxil,® Seroxat,® and Zoloft.® ) To view an informative index of hundreds of violent SSRI-related incidents, visit www.ssristories.com
In January 2008, Dr. Erick Turner, Professor of Psychiatry at the Oregon State Health and Sciences University shocked the medical world when the New England Journal of Medicine published his article entitled “Selective Publication of Antidepressant Trials and Its Influence on Apparent Efficacy.”
In the article, Dr. Turner disclosed he had discovered evidence that the pharmaceutical firms who manufacture antidepressants maintained an ongoing policy of hiding from public and private view the results of clinical trials whose results are not favorable to the drugs being evaluated. Rather, only the studies showing positive results are published. The hidden trials Dr. Turner discovered showed that in 49%—nearly half—of these trials, the antidepressants had either negative or mixed results.
Because such negative test results can be withheld from public awareness—as if they never existed—the unsuspecting public has no idea that many/most people using these drugs experience no greater benefit than taking a sugar pill. This is particularly reprehensible given the advertising spin that surrounds this group of drugs via the direct-to-customer marketing methods now permitted.
Another unpleasant fact regarding SSRIs, as discovered by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, is that SSRIs depress levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine—the brain’s “feel good” molecule. Brains of individuals with Parkinson’s disease produce almost no dopamine, and it is the absence of this neurotransmitter which is related to many symptoms of the disease. The Harvard researchers reported that persons taking SSRI antidepressants were almost twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s as those not taking the drugs.
Because of the harmful effects experienced by so many users of the SSRI category of antidepressants, it’s best to avoid them in favor of more natural alternatives. It’s important to note, however, that the use of SSRIs should never be stopped immediately, and any SSRI should be allowed to clear from the body before other products are taken.
Tune in next week to learn about effective, natural treatments for stress.
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What Doctors Aren’t Telling You about Today’s Most Controversial Drug. St. Martin’s Press, 1995.
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Our Nation's Leading Voice for Child Care August 22, 2012 Report: Parents and the High Cost of Child Care In 2011, the average annual cost of full-time child care for an infant in a center ranged from about $4,600 in Mississippi to nearly $15,000 in Massachusetts, according to Parents and the High Cost of Child Care: 2012 Report. The report from Child Care Aware® of America found the average annual cost of full-time care for a 4-year-old child in a center ranged from about $3,900 in Mississippi to nearly $11,700 in Massachusetts. The average annual cost of full-time care for an infant in a family child care home ranged from $4,500 in South Carolina to nearly $10,400 in New York. The average annual cost for a 4-year-old in a family child care home ranged from $4,100 in South Carolina to about $9,600 in New York. 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Topics such as Experiencing Music in the Classroom, Outdoor Play Safety, and Managing Your Child Care Business will expand your understanding of child development and equip you for success in the child care field.Learn more here (http://naccrra.smarthorizons.org/child-care-providers.html). Children Benefit from Limiting Screen Time Limiting screen time is key for children's healthy development. Spending time in front of a screen can get in the way of exploring, playing, and interacting with grown-ups and peers -- all of which encourage learning and healthy physical and social development. As children get older, too much screen time can interfere with being physically active, reading, doing homework, playing with friends, and spending time with family. Learn more about recommended screen time limits, one of the five goals of Let's Move! Child Care, here. (http://www.healthykidshealthyfuture.org/activities/screentimes.html) Let's Move! Child Care Webinar will Detail Farm to Preschool Activity, Nutrition Initiative Let's Move! Child Care offers a free webinar, Farm to Preschool: Digging In to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity, on Wednesday, September 12. Participants in the one-hour program will learn about the Farm to Preschool initiative and how to turn techniques into practice. Farm to Preschool serves the full spectrum of child care: preschools, Head Start, center-based, programs in K-12 school districts, nurseries and family child care settings. Farm to Preschool: Digging In to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical ActivityWednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, from 2-3 p.m., ET (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/966295082) Pledge to "Look Before You Lock" Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle deaths for children under the age of 14, according to research by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Administration for Children and Families has posted a voluntary pledge (http://transition.acf.hhs.gov/programs/occ/news/look-before-you-lock-pledge) for parents and providers toLook Before You Lock (http://fastlane.dot.gov/2012/04/wheres-baby-look-before-you-lock-psa-warns-about-the-dangers-of-hyperthermia-in-cars.html#.UDOQIaB0u-U), checking the vehicle to make sure all passengers, particularly young children, are out before locking the doors. Recall: Mini Micro Scooters About 5,600 three-wheeled Mini Micro scooters (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12252.html) imported by Kickboard USA have been recalled. Designed for children ages 3 to 5, the one-piece plastic platform that covers the front wheel base can break, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers should take this product away from children and contact Kickboard USA for a free replacement product. Call toll-free (888) 236-5657 or visit the firm's website. (http://www.kickboardusa.com/blog/safety-and-service-information/mini-recall/) Race to the Top District Applications Available The 2012 Race to the Top-District applications (http://www2.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop-district/index.html) are now available for interested Local Educational Agencies (LEAs or school districts). The districts that receive this award will develop a platform that focuses on teacher and student relationships and personalized learning that is effective for all students in the classroom. Deadline to file intent to apply is August 30. View the announcement from the U.S. Department of Education here (http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/education-department-invites-districts-apply-400-million-race-top-competition-su). Join Child Care Aware® of America Your Child Care Aware® of America membership (http://www.naccrra.org/members) gives you access to cutting-edge child care research and reports, advocacy and technical assistance. You will also receive discounts on professional development webinars, publications, National Child Care Policy Symposium registration and more. Executive Director Search Underway Child Care Aware® of America has retained ProSearch and Saenger Associates, IRC - Global Executive Search Partner members - to conduct a search for an Executive Director for the nonprofit agency. For more information about the position, click here (http://www.naccrra.org/career-center/executive-director). White Paper: Report All Child Deaths in Child Care A Child Care Aware® of America research paper, Why Aren't We Outraged? (http://www.naccrra.org/sites/default/files/default_site_pages/2012/why_arent_we_outraged_july_22.pdf) Children Dying in Child Care Across America, calls for all child deaths in child care settings to be reported to state licensing offices and state child care administrators offices within 48 hours of their occurrence and that the data be aggregated and sent to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on an annual basis. Policy Blog Launched Child Care Aware® of America's policy team has a new blog (http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/OMMJSAENXA/ADMRSAEOSL/8595077951). Parent videos are paired with policy recommendations and posts are categorized by topic. Have an idea for a blog post? Email grace.reef.@naccrra.org. State-by-State Child Care Data Child Care Aware® of America's 'In the States' (http://www.naccrra.org/node/2495) map is the one-stop resource for state-by-state child care information. The map features each state's 2012 Fact Sheet, including state demographics, the price of child care, child care supply and demand, and other data related to child care. Stay Informed aboutIssues on Capitol Hill Sign-up here (http://capwiz.com/naccrra/mlm/signup/) to receive Capitol Connection, a weekly e-newsletter with the latest information about early childhood legislation and budget discussions on Capitol Hill. Learn more about Child Care Aware® of America's latest advocacy campaigns. (http://www.naccrra.org/public-policy/advocacy-campaigns) Make Time for Activity As summer winds down and fall routines kick in, remember to make time for physical activity. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (http://www.fitness.gov/about-us/key-initiatives/national-monthly-observances/childhood-obesity-awareness-month/), the perfect time to try something new. KidsHealth, Nemours and Sesame Workshop offer these tips (http://kidshealth.org/classroom/index.jsp?Grade=cc&Section=hhfl) for increasing activity every day. Save the Date The 2013 National Child Care Policy Symposium will be held April 10-13 in Washington, D.C. news@naccrra.org (mailto:news@naccrra.org) 703-341-4100 1515 N. Courthouse Road, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22201 © NACCRRA, All Rights Reserved www.naccrra.org (http://www.naccrra.org) Click here (http://www.magnetmail.net/Actions/unsubscribe.cfm?message_id=2221223&user_id=NACCRRA&recipient_id=699460182&email=pnp24hr@aol.com&group_id=841119) to unsubscribe. ************************************************************** 1515 N. Courthouse Road, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22201 **************************************************************Use this link to unsubscribe: http://www.magnetmail.net/Actions/unsubscribe.cfm?message_id=2221223&user_id=NACCRRA&recipient_id=699460182&email=pnp24hr@aol.com&group_id=841119
400 Million Race to the Top Competition
Education Department Invites Districts to Apply for $400 Million Race to the Top Competition to Support Classroom-Level Reform Efforts | U.S. Department of Education http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/education-department-invites-districts-apply-400-million-race-top-competition-su
Zero to Three News
ZERO TO THREE Western Office News WO newslettervs7.jpg http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=ArRPQLrlFKrKbI9WaACFjw August 21, 2012 MetLife Runner As summer winds down, children of all ages are getting ready to go back to school. Even the youngest members of the family are, in their own way, preparing for their very first day of school at child care centers and pre-schools. Children come into the world ready to learn, and we can teach infants and toddlers what they need to know through everyday activities and by making learning fun. What we do today helps the child get ready for that first day of school, no matter how far away it may seem. During the first three years, trillions of connections between brain cells are being made. A child's relationships and experiences during the early years greatly influence how his or her brain grows. Children learn best through their everyday experiences they share with the people they love and trust. Help your little one get ready for that first day in kindergarten by: * Sharing Books; * Talking and singing with them to build language; * Making everyday routines "teachable" moments; * Encouraging pretend play; * Teaching acceptable behavior; * Giving reasonable opportunities to make choices; * Helping to build self-confidence by giving your child responsibilities and * Providing challenges for them to learn problem solving. When children play they are learning and you can help to encourage them by using these tips and tools for school readiness. http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=Cx5unaoupeuzwbHfOT5Hyw MetLife Runner SPECIAL THANKS Best wishes to our summer intern Joselin Chavez! Joselin, a senior at New Technology High School, made wonderful contributions to the ZERO TO THREE Western Office. We are proud to count her as a young advocate - BIG VOICE for little kids! MetLife Runner 27th NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (NTI) Learn. Revitalize. Connect. November 28 - December 1, 2012 ~ JW Marriott L.A. Live ~ Los Angeles, CA NTI is ZERO TO THREE's annual multi-disciplinary training event for experienced early childhood professionals. The NTI is carefully developed to meet the learning and networking needs of those working with infants and toddlers in; * Child Welfare * Early Childhood Education * Early Intervention * Mental Health * Parent Education * Pediatrics Now in its 27th year, the NTI is your greatest resource for enriching your work. NTI's interactive, thought-provoking sessions and expert faculty will provide you with the latest research, practice, and policy topics. Plus, the NTI brings you and your colleagues together, with ample time to connect, and reconnect, with others in the field who share your passion for work with babies and families. Learn more at: http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=EJfkudNdeBmEBMV9LGbW6g MetLife Runner RESOURCES You can order or print the "Getting Ready For School Begins at Birth" booklet, http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=3t-AN3o6DstJ-tjZcgyPWw which will give you suggestions on how to help young children prepare for lifelong learning. Also available in Spanish "La Preparacion Para la Escuela Empieza al Nacer" http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=nQGOCnrDJqsO4Q0u-WA5kg Please visit this ZERO TO THREE interactive learning tool http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=mer_9HkukldtXDnYxGRvOg designed to help parents and caregivers encourage their young children's early learning. For Professionals, ZERO TO THREE offers "Cradling Literacy: Building Teacher's Skills to Nurture Early Language and Literacy from Birth to Five". For more information on how to purchase this curriculum please click here: http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=oMdYgq8GTNBvypwz1vv69A Policy Join ZERO TO THREE and Advancement Project in an advocacy planning meeting for California infant and toddler policy on August 22nd from 11 AM - 2 PM. Please RSVP by visiting: http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=NQxLjmSGMT779xIi1rOg-Q Internships Fall 2012 internship applications are now being accepted. If you know of a high school, college, or graduate level student who is interested in learning more about early childhood and supporting ZERO TO THREE's Western Office, please have them contact Sheena Nahm at snahm@zerotothree.org. Save the Date National Training Institute Nov 28 - Dec 1 JW Mariott LA Live Los Angeles ZERO TO THREE Western Office http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=X_ze5mRZaG2GYqXIfvjBig 350 S. Bixel Street| Suite 150| Los Angeles, CA| 90017 |213.481.7279| 213.481.2829 fax| |Subscribe |Tell a Friend |Unsubscribe| http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=eoRx8upVFAp47E8_Ez2uHQ http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=PuDG-Wh4Uc4xBrYJeCoM9g http://main.zerotothree.org/site/CO?i=IRER-Kgx72sVDoxX3Dz_6n0yZIBe3Bq8&cid=1801 Powered By Convio http://main.zerotothree.org/site/R?i=TyrF1o4Ud_eqB_5XBpAquw ?
Immunization for Teens
CDC - Vaccines - Immunization Schedules for Preteens and Teens in Easy-to-read Formats http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/preteen-teen.html
Children's Immunization
CDC - Vaccines - Immunization Schedules for Children in Easy-to-read Formats http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/child.html
Have you taken your Vitamin D today
Surprise! Vitamin D Can Help or Hinder Your Weight Management http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/08/21/vitamin-d-on-weight-management.aspx
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
No Child Left Behind
No Child Left Behind Worsened Education, 48 Percent Of Americans 'Very Familiar' With The Law Say In Gallup Poll - The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/08/21/no-child-left-behind-wors_n_1819877.html?icid=hp_education_dl_art
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Killer Employees do list before noon.
12 Things Killer Employees Do Before Noon - US News and World Report http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2012/08/08/12-things-killer-employees-do-before-noon?page=2
Floride & Children's IQ
Harvard Study Confirms Fluoride Reduces Children's IQ http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/08/14/fluoride-effects-in-children.aspx
Friday, August 17, 2012
Los Angeles County Calandar
County of Los Angeles DPSS http://dpss.lacounty.gov/calendar/default.cfm#3876
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Family fun Air Show this weekend
Camarillo Air Show!, Camarillo | Events | Yelp http://www.yelp.com/events/camarillo-camarillo-air-show?wy_s=o&wy_r=FmF9N1TiuuhfToGDwMbD1Q
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Diversity
Unity in Diversity / Diversity http://m.pinterest.com/pin/61572719876367641/?utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=board_collaborator_new_pin
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Parents back to school checklist
THE CHILDREN'S MOVEMENT OF CALIFORNIA Starting Healthy: A Back-to-School Checklist for Parents (in English & Spanish) It's a fact: children learn better when they are healthy. Starting Healthy: A Back-To-School Checklist for Parents, downloadable in English and Spanish, is a quick guide for parents to use to ensure their children are as healthy and ready to learn as possible when they go back to school. It includes making sure your kids are up-to-date on needed medical services and dental check-ups, and their health information on file at school is current. * Starting Healthy: A Back-To-School Checklist for Parents (English): http://members.childrennow.org/site/R?i=adfXabFlYuo4VouqRol9Zg * Para Empezar Saludable: Regreso a Clases: Una Lista para los Padres (Español): http://members.childrennow.org/site/R?i=XPNuusoOjXvV3dx3BsPq7Q Please consider posting the checklist in your office and passing it along to other parents that you know. The checklist was developed by Children Now in collaboration with the California School Health Centers Association, The Children's Partnership, and Children's Defense Fund-California. California begins with kids.(TM) The Children's Movement of California is a collaboration of organizations and individuals organized by Children Now. © 2012 Children Now. Follow us: Facebook: http://members.childrennow.org/site/R?i=-GwsaQT_o-M74UZZKEJ-NA Twitter: http://members.childrennow.org/site/R?i=n4RTjkPG2Yrjo_KPiLVJmQ Flickr: http://members.childrennow.org/site/R?i=5cf6qLHG82ELrHJXTdvgXw Unsubscribe: http://members.childrennow.org/site/CO?i=6L7czswijCaoUVLz8GKxkZqOgMw1idXs&cid=1021
Twitter Counter Stats
@pnp24hr: Just checked the Twitter stats of @pnp24hr at Twitter Counter http://twittercounter.com/pnp24hr via @TheCounter Shared via TweetCaster
Women in business
Quick Stats on Women in Business | Entrepreneur.com http://m.entrepreneur.com/article/159052
'Baby Baluga' Raffi Childhood favorite song , Whale pasted away after outliving other Belugas he will be remembered ,Xoxo
'Baby Beluga': Whale That Inspired Popular Raffi Children's Song Dies - The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/08/08/baby-beluga-raffi-whale-dead_n_1755750.html
Broken Disney ECE OR Blue Rays
Gourmified: Broken Disney DVD or Blu-ray? http://www.gourmified.com/2010/09/broken-disney-dvd.html?m=1
Friday, August 3, 2012
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