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Understanding the Dangers of Methamphetamines, Part 1
By Datriona Spears, July 23, 2008
Methamphetamine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant with a high potential for abuse and dependence for this reason the federal government categorizes it as a Schedule II stimulant. The initial use of meth was for medical purposes, but its ability to increase energy and to enable users to function without sleep made it attractive for military purposes during World War II. Meth has undergone both legal and illegal uses in the United States. As early as the 1930s it was used therapeutically to treat asthma and epileptic seizures.
Methamphetamine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant with a high potential for abuse and dependence for this reason the federal government categorizes it as a Schedule II stimulant. The initial use of meth was for medical purposes, but its ability to increase energy and to enable users to function without sleep made it attractive for military purposes during World War II. Meth has undergone both legal and illegal uses in the United States. As early as the 1930s it was used therapeutically to treat asthma and epileptic seizures.
MRSA, Antibiotics and Concentrated Animal Feedlot Operations (CAFOs): What You Need to Know
By Nouf Bazaz, July 9, 2008
MRSA, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, is caused by the Staphylococcus Aureus bacteria (popularly known as “staph”) and is highly resistive to a number of antibiotics. MRSA typically manifested in the form of HA (health care facility-associated)-MRSA, and targeted those with weaker immune systems and the elderly in hospital settings. However, a new strain of MRSA, CA (community-associated)-MRSA, is making waves by infecting otherwise very healthy populations throughout the community. The Journal of the American Medical Association published a report that MRSA appears to be killing more people annually than AIDS, emphysema or homicide, taking an estimated 19,000 lives in 2005.
MRSA, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, is caused by the Staphylococcus Aureus bacteria (popularly known as “staph”) and is highly resistive to a number of antibiotics. MRSA typically manifested in the form of HA (health care facility-associated)-MRSA, and targeted those with weaker immune systems and the elderly in hospital settings. However, a new strain of MRSA, CA (community-associated)-MRSA, is making waves by infecting otherwise very healthy populations throughout the community. The Journal of the American Medical Association published a report that MRSA appears to be killing more people annually than AIDS, emphysema or homicide, taking an estimated 19,000 lives in 2005.
The Truth About Urinary Tract Infections
By Datriona Spears, June 25, 2008
Your urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your body. It includes your bladder and kidneys and the tubes that connect them also included are; the ureters, prostate (in men), and the urethra. Women seem to be prone to infections, because of the constant changes in their bodies. Today symptoms of an infection are showing up later than the infection has actually existed, as women’s bodies in general have changed over the years. One infection that is very common in women is a Urinary Tract Infection. UTIs are so common that approximately 50% of women will experience a UTI at least once during their life span.
Your urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your body. It includes your bladder and kidneys and the tubes that connect them also included are; the ureters, prostate (in men), and the urethra. Women seem to be prone to infections, because of the constant changes in their bodies. Today symptoms of an infection are showing up later than the infection has actually existed, as women’s bodies in general have changed over the years. One infection that is very common in women is a Urinary Tract Infection. UTIs are so common that approximately 50% of women will experience a UTI at least once during their life span.
Vagisil Screening Kit
By Melanie McGrath, June 10, 2008
While vaginal infections are common occurrences in adult women, many women assume that it’s a yeast infection and self-treat the problem with over-the-counter products. But in fact, more than fifty percent of these women are wrong. They are not always suffering from a yeast infection but from another type of vaginal infection that often requires treatment by a healthcare professional. Several types of vaginal infections can cause symptoms such as unusual discharge, itching, unpleasant odor and burning.
While vaginal infections are common occurrences in adult women, many women assume that it’s a yeast infection and self-treat the problem with over-the-counter products. But in fact, more than fifty percent of these women are wrong. They are not always suffering from a yeast infection but from another type of vaginal infection that often requires treatment by a healthcare professional. Several types of vaginal infections can cause symptoms such as unusual discharge, itching, unpleasant odor and burning.
Sleep Apnea
By Melanie McGrath, May 7, 2008
Sleep Apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur five to thirty times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound. It is usually a chronic condition that disrupts your sleep 3 or more nights each week. You often move out of deep sleep and into light sleep when your breathing pauses or becomes shallow. This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleep.
Sleep Apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur five to thirty times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound. It is usually a chronic condition that disrupts your sleep 3 or more nights each week. You often move out of deep sleep and into light sleep when your breathing pauses or becomes shallow. This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleep.
Boniva
By Melanie McGrath, April 23, 2008
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break due to a low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. These broken bones, also known as fractures, occur typically in the hip spine and wrist.
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break due to a low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. These broken bones, also known as fractures, occur typically in the hip spine and wrist.
Heart Attacks in Women
By Melanie McGrath, April 9, 2008
A heart attack is the most extreme form of heart muscle pain, it signals that a portion of your heart is dying. Usually a blockage of fatty deposits, or plaque, in a heart artery reduces or cuts off the blood and oxygen to a certain portion of the heart. Or a small piece of plaque can break off and a blood clot will form around it in the artery, shutting off the blood and oxygen. Either way, without oxygen this portion of your heart muscle begins to die.
A heart attack is the most extreme form of heart muscle pain, it signals that a portion of your heart is dying. Usually a blockage of fatty deposits, or plaque, in a heart artery reduces or cuts off the blood and oxygen to a certain portion of the heart. Or a small piece of plaque can break off and a blood clot will form around it in the artery, shutting off the blood and oxygen. Either way, without oxygen this portion of your heart muscle begins to die.
Testicular Cancer
By Melanie McGrath, March 26, 2008
Testicular cancer is a disease in which cells become malignant (cancerous) in one of both testicles, the two egg-shaped glands that produce sperm and testosterone (male hormones.) These hormones control the development of the reproductive organs and other male physical characteristics.
Testicular cancer is a disease in which cells become malignant (cancerous) in one of both testicles, the two egg-shaped glands that produce sperm and testosterone (male hormones.) These hormones control the development of the reproductive organs and other male physical characteristics.
Intrauterine Devices
By Melanie McGrath , March 14, 2008
Intrauterine devices (IUD) are small T- shaped contraceptive devices made of flexible plastic. IUDs are available by prescription only. It is a small object that is inserted through the cervix and placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. A small string hangs down for the IUD into the upper part of the vagina. The IUD is not noticeable during intercourse. They work by changing the lining of the uterus and fallopian tubes affecting the movements of eggs and sperm and so that fertilization does not occur. Two types are now available in the U.S. ParaGard and Mirena. ParaGard, which contains copper and can be left in place for twelve years.
Intrauterine devices (IUD) are small T- shaped contraceptive devices made of flexible plastic. IUDs are available by prescription only. It is a small object that is inserted through the cervix and placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. A small string hangs down for the IUD into the upper part of the vagina. The IUD is not noticeable during intercourse. They work by changing the lining of the uterus and fallopian tubes affecting the movements of eggs and sperm and so that fertilization does not occur. Two types are now available in the U.S. ParaGard and Mirena. ParaGard, which contains copper and can be left in place for twelve years.
Risks for Stroke
By Melanie McGrath March 6, 2008
A stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease. It affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so it dies. A stroke is also referred to as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA.
A stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease. It affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so it dies. A stroke is also referred to as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
By Melanie McGrath, February 27, 2008
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia among infants and children under 1 year of age. RSV causes infection of the lungs and breathing passages[i].
In adults, it may only produce symptoms of a common cold, most frequently with fever, runny nose, cough, and sometimes wheezing. But RSV infections can lead to other more serious illnesses in premature babies and kids with diseases that affect the lungs, heart or immune system.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia among infants and children under 1 year of age. RSV causes infection of the lungs and breathing passages[i].
In adults, it may only produce symptoms of a common cold, most frequently with fever, runny nose, cough, and sometimes wheezing. But RSV infections can lead to other more serious illnesses in premature babies and kids with diseases that affect the lungs, heart or immune system.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (POS)
By Melanie McGrath, February 20, 2008
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common health problem that affects teenage girls and young women. Although no one really know what causes PCOS, it seems to be related to an imbalance in female hormones. Both males and females produce sex hormones, but in different amounts. In girls, the ovaries produce the hormones estrogen, progesterone and also androgens. These hormones regulate the menstrual cycle and ovulation. Even though androgens are sometimes referred to as male hormones, every female produces them.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common health problem that affects teenage girls and young women. Although no one really know what causes PCOS, it seems to be related to an imbalance in female hormones. Both males and females produce sex hormones, but in different amounts. In girls, the ovaries produce the hormones estrogen, progesterone and also androgens. These hormones regulate the menstrual cycle and ovulation. Even though androgens are sometimes referred to as male hormones, every female produces them.
High Fat Diet Linked to Breast Cancer
By Melanie McGrath, February 13, 2008
Breast cancer is a type of cancer where cells in the breast tissue divide and grow without normal control. About 85 percent of breast cancers originate in the mammary ducts, while about fifteen percent arise in the lobules, the ducts that carry the milk. Cancerous tumors in the breast usually grow very slowly so that by the time one is large enough to be felt as a lump, it may have been growing for as long as ten years.
Breast cancer is a type of cancer where cells in the breast tissue divide and grow without normal control. About 85 percent of breast cancers originate in the mammary ducts, while about fifteen percent arise in the lobules, the ducts that carry the milk. Cancerous tumors in the breast usually grow very slowly so that by the time one is large enough to be felt as a lump, it may have been growing for as long as ten years.
Transitional Housing
By Melanie McGrath, February 6, 2008
Recently The Native American Women’s Health Education Resource Center (NAWHERC) has purchased transitional housing. This will greatly benefit the many local women and children in the Yankton Sioux Community that suffer from domestic violence.
Recently The Native American Women’s Health Education Resource Center (NAWHERC) has purchased transitional housing. This will greatly benefit the many local women and children in the Yankton Sioux Community that suffer from domestic violence.
Caffeine Linked to Osteoporosis
By Melanie McGrath, January 23, 2008
Osteoporosis is a common disorder of the bones in which they become weak, fragile and likely to break or fracture easily. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older women. Osteoporosis is a major health threat for 44 million Americans, 68% of who are women. In the U.S. today, 10 million individuals already have osteoporosis and 34 million more have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for this disease. One out of every two women and one in four men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their live time.
Osteoporosis is a common disorder of the bones in which they become weak, fragile and likely to break or fracture easily. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older women. Osteoporosis is a major health threat for 44 million Americans, 68% of who are women. In the U.S. today, 10 million individuals already have osteoporosis and 34 million more have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for this disease. One out of every two women and one in four men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their live time.
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Board of Directors
Katrina Cantrell
Shoshone
Chairperson
Dr. Mia Luluqusien
Ilocano/Heilstuk
Vice-Chairperson
Kim Mettler-Chase
Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan)
Secretary/Treasurer
Arlene Hache
Ojibwe/Algonquin
Yolandra Toya
Jicarilla Apache
Charon Asetoyer
Comanche
CEO
Founding Directors
Clarence Rockboy
Yankton Sioux
Listen to 'Wisdom of the Elder'
Charon Asetoyer
Comanche
Jackie R. Rouse
Yankton Sioux
Mission
The Native American Community Board (NACB) works to protect the health and human rights of Indigenous Peoples pertinent to our communities through cultural preservation, education, coalition building, community organizing, reproductive justice, environmental justice, and natural resource protection while working toward safe communities for women and children at the local, national, and international level.
Contact Us
 The Native American Women's Health Education Resource CenterP.O. Box 572 Lake Andes, SD 57356 ph: (605) 487-7072 fax: (605) 487-7964 charon@charles-mix.com |