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Friday, March 9, 2012
Poison Fish
Eating tropical
reef fish that have fed on toxic algae triggers Ciguetera
poisoning. These toxins reach particularly high concentrations in large
predatory tropical reef fish. Barracuda are commonly associated with ciguatoxin
poisoning. Eating fish caught between latitude 35° N and 35° S can cause
ciguatera poisoning. Other potential dangerous fish include (note that this
list is not all inclusive):
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Grouper
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Red
Snapper
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Sea Bass
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Eels
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Mullet
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Kingfish
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| Kingfish |
These fish are
typically caught by sport fishermen on reefs in Hawaii, Guam and other South
Pacific islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Because the
toxin is heat-stable, it is unaffected by cooking.
SYMPTOMS
Ciguatoxin
usually causes symptoms within a few minutes to 30 hours after eating infected
or tainted(contaminated) fish. Occasionally it may take up to 6 hours.
· Common nonspecific symptoms include
feeling:
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Nausea
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Diarrhea
o
Cramps
o
Excessive
Sweating
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Headache
o
Muscle
Aches
o
Vomiting
· Other Symptoms
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Burning
or Pins & Needles Sensation
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Weakness
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Itching
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Dizziness
o
Nightmares
o
Hallucinations
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Tingling
of lips, tongue, and, throat.
· Other Serious Symptoms
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Numbness
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Confusion
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Collapse
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Coma
Ciguatera
poisoning is rarely fatal. Symptoms usually clear in 1 to 4 weeks. Most people
recover within a few days or weeks with supportive treatment. Ongoing
disability has occasionally occurred.
DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis is
generally based on symptoms and a history of recently eating seafood.
Laboratory testing for the specific toxin is generally not necessary. Leftover
fish or shellfish can be tested for the presence of the toxin more easily.
Identification of the specific toxin is not usually necessary for treating
patients because there is no specific treatment.
GENERAL
GUIDELINES FOR SAFE SEAFOOD CONSUMPTION:
Persons with
weakened immune systems or liver problems should not eat raw seafood. They are
at higher risk of Vibrio
infection.
Keep seafood on
ice or refrigerated at less than 38° F (3.3° C) to prevent spoilage.
Keep fresh tuna,
mackerel, grouper, and mahi mahi refrigerated to prevent development of
histamine.
Cooking spoiled
or toxic seafood will not keep you safe. These toxins are not destroyed by cooking.
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| Barracuda |
Do not eat
barracuda.
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| Red Algal Bloom |
Check with local
health officials before collecting shellfish. Look for Health Department
advisories
about algal blooms,
dinoflagellate
growth or "red tide" conditions that may be posted at fishing supply stores.
Do not eat
finfish or shellfish sold as bait. Bait products do not meet the same food
safety regulations as seafood for human consumption.
SEEK IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF:
If you have
eaten seafood and develop problems or symptoms that seem unusual for you.
ExitCare® Patient Information ©2011 ExitCare, LLC
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Shitz & Giggles Wednesday
Maxine Flips Out - Hallmark Books
Stuck on You Laugh Notes - Hallmark Gift Books
Friday, March 2, 2012
Outdoor Family Activities - Time to plan.
As winter winds down, it is
time to consider how to get the children ready for spring! You want to work on
the family’s activity level by planning outdoor activities. The next time that
you are at the thrift store, you can pick up an old-fashioned picnic basket or
just get the big cooler out of the garage and dust it off.
Your community and the
communities within a drive of one to two hours have parks--local, county, or
state, perfect for affordable family fun. A picnic is just the start of your
planning. It is easy to pick up a lighter, lighter fluid, charcoal, hot dogs, buns,
chips, ice, and soda pop to throw into the car for a quick barbecue. In
addition, do not forget the blanket and the bug spray. Load up bicycles, roller
skates or roller blades, a football or soccer ball, baseball bats, gloves, and
balls, and other sports gear. Keep in mind that you want everyone to enjoy the
outdoors and the nice spring weather.
After everything is packed, you
and your children are ready for a fun day in the sunshine! However, what you do
when you arrive at the outdoor park also matters. Eating is the beginning
followed by some healthy activities.
Moms and dads do not think for
a minute that you will be sitting down on the picnic blanket supervising. You
need to get up and play with the children because you need to be active too!
Fresh air is healthy for your family, and it is fun to enjoy it with the first
outdoor picnic of the year!
Let’s go outside and play!
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Turning Blogging into Freelance Writing Work
To make money as a blogger or freelance writer, you need a diversified
strategy. This means writing for a variety of clients and finding them by
writing for writer websites. Alternatively, you can use the blog to gain
recognition in the writing world.
As a blogger, you are a niche writer, which means you have chosen a
specific kind of writing. You may become an expert in writing SEO
articles, informational articles, press releases, or product description pages.
Writing SEO articles means writing natural-sounding articles with repeated
keywords or phrase searchers use to find information online. Find SEO work on Content
Marketplaces or Contract Work venues.
Whichever type of writing that you prefer, it will become your bread and
butter. You will need to challenge yourself continually to improve your craft,
writing those types of writing more efficiently while still following the specs
of your clients and ensuring quality.
Content Marketplaces is another way to market yourself is to market on
websites that find customers for writers. You can post links to content pieces
you have put on content marketplaces on your website. Examples of content
marketplaces are Constant Content and
You can get regular work from big content producers like Demand Media
Studios or write articles for ad revenue on sites like Yahoo’s Associated Content and Helium. Some may consider
these content farms, but income is steady. Content producers have taken a hit according
to the Google
Panda update, especially Demand Media Studios, owner of eHow, as of April 2011.
Last, do not be afraid to follow brave writers like novelist Amanda
Hocking, who made Forbes, December 2011, list of 30 under 30, the first such
list. Hocking published her own books online and has a book deal with St. Martin's
Press. With diligence and commitment, blogging can lead you to many
unexpected writing gigs!
Make money on your blog….click below to find out
how!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Changing Your Bad Dieting Habits
For the working adult,
it only takes a single trip to the family practice doctor to find out you have
a problem with obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, elevated
triglycerides, diabetes, or another manageable health condition. You know it is
time to eat better.
It is important to eat better.
You need to follow the exact diet specifications that your doctor recommends
for making meals healthier. You also need to keep up with the prescription for
regular exercise. Just as
important, follow the specifications for prescribed medications and maintaining
follow up appointments.
What are some general things
that people can do to make a diet better? Let us say you have just been
diagnosed with high blood pressure. General advice is to eat less sodium in
your diet. Salt is everywhere! You must limit intake of canned foods and most
frozen foods because they contain lots of sodium for prolonging their shelf
life. Stop eating French fries and popcorn when you go out. Stop adding salt to
food during cooking or eating or both.
Plan weekly menus to avoid
foods with added salt. A good example is your trip to the deli. You can buy
fresh versions of many meats and cheeses with low sodium content. These will be
products without salts or other preservatives. These foods, such as, fresh vegetables, are generally meant
to be consumed in a few days.
Although your doctor requires
you to change your diet, think of these diet changes in a positive way. These
changes are better for you, and you probably should have done them a long time
ago!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
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