Disability Rights Organizations Led By Not Dead Yet Issue Open Letter Criticizing Respecting Choices Program for Bias Against Feeding Tubes and Breathing Devices

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) December 20, 2013

Led by Not Dead Yet, eleven national and twenty-three state and local disability organizations, as well as individuals, have sent an open letter to Respecting Choices, a prominent advance care planning program operated by Gundersen Health Systems in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The letter criticizes two “Fact Sheets” distributed nationally by the program because they discourage people from choosing to use feeding tubes, “BiPAP” breathing devices and ventilators, despite the fact that the alternative is usually death.

The documents, entitled “Tube Feeding: What You Should Know” and “Help With Breathing: What You Should Know”, have been posted with permission on the website of an Ohio hospice. They are sold on the Respecting Choices website for use in advance care planning.

The Gundersen documents express a strong bias against long-term use of feeding tubes, BiPAPs and ventilators, discouraging health care consumers and medical professionals from using these life-sustaining devices except for short-term recovery and not as part of a viable disability lifestyle. The Not Dead Yet letter was signed by twenty-five individuals who have successfully used one or more of these devices for years, and in some cases for decades.

“By their own explicit terms, these advance care planning documents are not only for people who are close to death no matter what they do, but also for people who could live a long time if they choose to use these health care devices,” said Diane Coleman, president and CEO of Not Dead Yet who has used a BiPAP breathing device at night for twelve years.

Cathy Ludlum of Manchester, Connecticut, who uses both a feeding tube and BiPAP, was involved in drafting the letter. “Feeding tubes and breathing devices are portrayed in these so-called fact sheets as uncomfortable and ineffective, especially for those of us with long-term, progressive conditions,” said Ludlum, a leader of Second Thoughts Connecticut. “But I have lived many healthy and happy years with the help of a feeding tube and a BiPAP.” Both Coleman and Ludlum have neuromuscular disabilities.

“Not every technology works for everyone, and people should certainly make their own choices,” Ludlum added. “But choice is only possible when people receive full, accurate, and unbiased information.”

The disability advocates hope that the letter will serve as a first step in a process to resolve the their concerns. They call on the Respecting Choices program to take four steps to address the disability community concerns:

    Stop marketing and distributing “Tube Feeding: What You Should Know” and “Help With Breathing: What You Should Know.”
    Send a formal notice to all known purchasers and users of these documents directing that they no longer be used due to their misleading nature and offering to refund any related payments received for their purchase.
    Issue a press release and post an announcement on the Respecting Choices website about the “recall” of these products due to their misleading, biased and harmful content.
    Convene a Task Force to consider other corrective action steps that must be taken to remedy the harm done by these documents. This Task Force should be composed of a majority of individuals who use these technologies, as well as suppliers and professionals with significant knowledge and experience with their long-term use.

National organizations that signed onto the letter include the American Association of People With Disabilities, Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Disability Rights Center, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Little People of America, National Council on Independent Living, Not Dead Yet, National Disability Rights Network, The Arc of the United States and United Spinal.

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Top 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolution Snacks Presented by Beauty Research

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) January 07, 2014

Losing weight and eating healthier are two of the most common resolutions that women make for the New Year. Choosing healthy snacks is an important part of meeting both goals, as snacking helps boost the metabolism and fights hunger which also helps women make better food choices at meals. The latest article by BeautyResearch.com, Top 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolution Snacks, discusses ways that women can snack and still stick to their New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or eat healthier diets.

Salty foods like potato chips and buttered popcorn are some of the hardest unhealthy foods for women to give up when resolving to lose weight and improve their diets. Are there ways to satisfy cravings for salty snacks without consuming excessive amounts of fat and calories? Which salty snacks are the healthiest to eat? What should women look for when choosing these snacks? To find out, visit BeautyResearch.com or click:

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Like salty snacks, sweet snacks are another of the diet pitfalls that many women are tempted to fall into as they strive to eat healthier. What is the best way to satisfy a craving for something sweet? Which sweet foods are best for women who are dieting or trying to improve their health? How can women select sweet snacks without eating too many calories or consuming too much refined sugar? To find out, visit BeautyResearch.com or click:

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ACTIVATE Drinks Expands Distribution Nationally With Safeway, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 07, 2014

ACTIVATE Drinks, a leading innovator of nutrient-enhanced waters and pioneer of the fresh twist cap technology, today announced its expanded distribution to national grocery chain, Safeway, Inc. The announcement comes on the heels of ACTIVATE’S recent expansion to Stop & Shop and marks yet another big milestone in its continued expansion strategy and brisk growth.

The nutrient-enhanced water that keeps vitamins fresh in its patented twist cap will be available in approximately 1,300 Safeway locations and positioned in the functional beverage section of the store beginning in April 2014. Safeway will carry up to nine varieties of the 0 calorie, 0 sugar and naturally sweetened beverages, including ACTIVATE Beauty: Exotic Berry, ACTIVATE Defy: Pomegranate Blue, ACTIVATE Defend: Orange Twist and Raspberry Citrus, ACTIVATE Charged: Juicy Grape and Lemon Lime, ACTIVATE Balance: Fruit Punch. New to the ACTIVATE portfolio, Safeway will also carry ACTIVATE Rebound: Pineapple Coconut, in addition to their existing flavor, Passion Fruit.

ACTIVATE has realized double-digit growth during 2013 in select Safeway locations and expects continued success as they introduce the brand’s “mix to drink technology” to new consumers through divisions and the growing partnership with Safeway.

“ACTIVATE Drinks saw great success this year with an aggressive expansion into the East Coast through a variety of new retailers including Stop & Shop, Shaw’s and Market Basket,” said Anders Eisner, President of ACTIVATE Drinks. “We are kicking off 2014 with a national expansion into one of the largest grocery chains in North America, Safeway, increasing our efforts to make ACTIVATE Drinks available to the masses.”

ACTIVATE Drinks is a vibrant brand with an entrepreneurial spirit that aims to offer consumers functional beverages that help them lead a healthy lifestyle. In Summer 2013, ACTIVATE Drinks launched a robust advertising campaign, “Stop Vitamin Cruelty,” highlighting the core brand message of vitamin efficacy in a humorous way. Vitamins A, B5, B12 and C deteriorate sitting in water. That’s why ACTIVATE keeps its vitamins fresh in a unique twist cap, offering 10 varieties tailored to meet consumer needs. ACTIVATE contains 0 sugar, 0 calories, and is naturally sweetened with Stevia, providing a delicious beverage choice for people who want to GET ACTIVATED.

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ACTIVATE offers a collection of innovative, nutrient-enhanced water beverages in a range of varieties, free of sugar, calories and preservatives, that makes it easy and convenient for consumers to GET ACTIVATED. ACTIVATE originated interactive cap technology in 2008, which keeps nutrients fresh and separate from water until consumption. ACTIVATE delivers a satisfying option that combines function and performance without having to sacrifice on great taste. To learn more about ACTIVATE, for a store locator or to purchase online, please visit http://www.activatedrinks.com. Follow ACTIVATE on Twitter at @ACTIVATEdrinks, visit on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/activatedrinks.

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DrSkinSpa.com Announces the Addition of Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For Mascara Product

Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For Mascara Product

Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) January 07, 2014

DrSkinSpa.com is a company that provides anti-aging skin care products through their e-commerce web site. The company sells products formulated with naturally derived ingredients that have been clinically researched and effectively proven to help a variety of skin care issues. This web retailer carries a large inventory that includes an assortment of skin care lines. The latest addition to their family of product offerings is the Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For mascara.

Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For is mascara that has been developed with a groundbreaking brush technology that increases eyelash volume and length. This product is made with natural ingredients, using botanicals, oils, and vitamins to nourish lashes and build up strength.

The brush technology of Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For includes two specialized zones. In this way, the cosmetic will lengthen, separate, and volumize the lashes all at once. With Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For mascara, the eyelashes will look more dramatically full, with the curl of the lashes enhanced, for a long lasting result.

Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For has natural ingredients that increase the effectiveness of the mascara in various ways. The bamboo, macadamia nut oil and aloe vera in the product act to condition and hydrate the eyelashes. This keeps the lashes soft and moist. Bamboo has hydrating properties and keeps lashes shiny and healthy. The macadamia nut oil in Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For is an antioxidant and moisturizer and is often used in wrinkle cream products. Aloe vera is a well known healing agent and keeps lashes healthy and smooth.

Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For also contains silk powder, which contains 18 amino acids. The silk powder keeps lashes silky soft and it also reflect light, which can open up the eyes and enhance the face. The Vitamins A, C and E contained in Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For are powerful antioxidants, also often used in wrinkle cream products. They fight free radical damage and strengthen lashes.

Dr. Mostamand, founder of DrSkinSpa, says, “Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For also contains Pro Vitamin B5. This important ingredient can repair damaged lashes by strengthening and conditioning them. The nourishing ingredients found in Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For mascara are essential for the health and growth of your eyelashes.”

The DrSkinSpa.com e-retailing site is both doctor-owned and -operated. The e-commerce site is popularly known for stocking only the highest quality skin care products with proven positive clinical results. DrSkinSpa.com has a 14-day money-back guarantee policy. They also give consumers a special 120% price protection guarantee, free shipping, and consultations with an Esthetician at no additional cost. DrSkinSpa.com is owned by Crescent Health Center and is based in Anaheim, California.

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Main Street Dental Team Warns Patients to Avoid Damaging Dental Habits This Holiday Season

Main Street Dental Team Warns Patients to Avoid Damaging Dental Habits This Holiday Season

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) December 20, 2013

Main Street Dental Team (MainStreetDentalTeam.com), Unionville’s first full-time dental clinic, is warning patients to avoid common self-inflicted damaging dental habits this holiday season and providing its top tips for avoiding an emergency dental visit.

“Aside from making a great first impression, our teeth are designed for chewing. Using them for anything besides that can result in extensive dental damage,” says Dr. Harvey Schwartz, owner of Main Street Dental Team. “But, especially around this time of year: we’ve all used our teeth to tear tape, open bags of candy, and even open bottles.”

According to the latest research, the total expenditure on dental services in Canada was almost .0 billion in 2010; per capita spending on dental services that year was 0.83. That number could soar if someone chips or breaks their tooth or damages their gums. (Source: “Dental Health Services in Canada Facts and Figures 2010,” University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine web site; http://www.med.uottawa.ca/sim/data/Dental/Dental_Health_Services_in_Canada_June_2010.pdf, last accessed December 19, 2013.)

“Sometimes we’re our own worst enemies, engaging in habits or making impulsive decisions that we end up suffering for,” Dr. Schwartz adds. “For example, our teeth are not designed to be used as tools. It takes a lot longer for an injury to heal and or a tooth to be repaired than it does to find the proper tool in the first place.”

It’s not uncommon around the holiday season to enjoy a glass of hot apple cider or hot foods at an office or holiday party. Unfortunately, enjoying a hot pizza or drink too quickly can burn the inside of the mouth and damage both the roof of the mouth and the gums. Dr. Schwartz advises those that do burn their mouth from pizza or any other overly hot food or drink should place ice or cold water against the burn as quickly as possible to avoid further damage and avoid hot and spicy foods and drinks until the burn heals.

“At the same time, it’s important to remember that chewing on ice can cause fracture lines, chips, and cracks in teeth. Chewing ice can also wear down the enamel, which can lead to further cavities,” he observes. “Teeth may be strong, but they’re still prone to damage.”

When people feel pain in a tooth, it’s not uncommon for some to place an aspirin tablet in their cheek beside the tooth; believing that the pain-relieving properties will be absorbed more quickly than swallowing it. But as Dr. Schwartz explains the fact of the matter is that aspirin should be swallowed. In addition, direct aspirin-to-tooth contact can lead to a secondary issue: aspirin burn. This occurs when the acid in the aspirin burns a white, rough lesion into the gums or cheek.

“What some people fail to recognize is that good oral health is integral to our general overall physical well-being,” he notes. “Untreated cavities are not just painful; they can also lead to serious infections. There is also mounting clinical evidence that shows a direct correlation between poor oral health and a higher incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even Alzheimer’s.” (Source: “Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is: The Future of Dental Care in Canada,” Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives web site, April 2011; http://www.policyalternatives.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/publications/National%20Office/2011/04/Putting%20our%20money%20where%20our%20mouth%20is.pdf.)

“Granted, it’s impossible to anticipate all dental injuries or accidents, but being aware of daily habits is a good way to help reduce the amount of issues we all have to deal with,” Dr. Schwartz concludes. “Should anyone experience a dental problem or oral irritation over the holidays, they should contact a dentist right away. At Main Street Dental Team, existing or new clients can call and book an emergency dental appointment at any point over the holiday season.”

The Main Street Dental Team was established in 1967 and became the first full-time dental practice in the community. Main Street Dental Team provides a full range of dental services for children to seniors, including preventive dentistry, restorative/cosmetic dentistry, ultimate smile makeovers, dental implants, surgery, full and partial dentures, and treatment for gum disease. To better serve the needs of Unionville’s growing population, their staff also speaks Mandarin and Cantonese. To learn more about Main Street Dental Team, visit the web site at http://www.MainStreetDentalTeam.com.

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