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Local Pro
Joined: 14 Aug 2006
Posts: 202
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:54 pm
Post subject: 2008 Elections
I just wanted to ge tsomething going in the lines of nominations or interest in particular positions within the club. In the past we have generally been functioning with a:
I would like to think we need a few more positions such as a:
Vice President
Tournament Manager
Membership Manager
I am looking for this to essentially be a ?'s and answers from individuals who's names appear in the forums somewhere. I think it would be great if we could find individuals who want to get the club going again and are extremely enthusiastic for disc golf in the upcoming years.
This being some of the criteria I don't think that nominations should necessarily be made public, so I think we should establish someone who could be a moderator and accespt nominations and then keep the site up to date with the nominations and reason for the nomination. The moderator could then post this information to the website and the nominee could respond.
Since I do not want to make a suggestion and then pass on the responsibility to someone else I will be the moderator unless someone else has a dying erge to do so. Send me the names and positions for nomination and I will post them here. This will have to be done relatively quick as I think we will have a club meeting in December to actually cast votes. Here are some possible names:
Brad D.
John B.
John J. (current treasurer)
you can send me a private message if you would like with the nominations.
Thanks for your participation.
See you on the course!
Caleb Wolfe
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Site Admin
Joined: 09 Aug 2006
Posts: 78
Location: choppin trees the hard way
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:24 pm
Post subject:
You forgot Caleb Wolfe in your list there boyo. =)
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Joined: 05 Sep 2006
Posts: 148
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:48 am
Post subject: Rumor Mill
I hate to be the one who starts nasty rumors but I have heard (from the horses mouth) that one of the aforementioned nominees is hanging up the golf discs for golf clubs
I think this person needs to reconsider and take over one of these coveted and valuable positions. Plus, who plays ball golf any more anyway
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Joined: 22 Aug 2006
Posts: 798
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:01 am
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I respectfully remove my name from the list of nominations. I will continue to provide competitive events for the club in the form of the Monthly Series, Ross Park Evening League, and the Halloween Haunt. I can be the competitive director for the club as long as it does not extend beyond the duties I listed. I would, though, like 5-10 minutes at the club meeting to coordinate dates for these events.
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Joined: 22 Sep 2006
Posts: 746
Location: Pokytella
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:01 pm
Post subject: Mook for competitive director!
I think Brandon is already doing the job in fine style. Besides, the newspaper bestowed a title on him so it must be true.
I can't imagine asking him to do more than he does already.
If john is willing to continue taking my money that would be awesome. Even if the books aren't 100% square, close really counts here. If I had all of those discs at my house I would have to take out a second mortgage to pay off my disc debt. If John is burned out I don't see anyone on the list trustworthy enough to do the job. We may have to close up shop.
What would a membership manager do? is there really that much work?.
As for president....??? I think I will make that nomination anon. It should maybe be someone who knows IF and poky well.... maybe travels to both frequently... maybe someone with a graduate degree in case some legal issues arise...
Look at the size of that pill, I can't swallow that.
Good news everybody! it's a suppository.
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Joined: 29 May 2007
Posts: 224
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:46 am
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I nominate Lance on his platform to put in alt tees at Ross and 2 18 hole courses at Mink Creek to host an A tier tourny in 2009.
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Local Pro
Joined: 14 Aug 2006
Posts: 202
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:19 pm
Post subject:
Just an update, I have not received any private nominations for any positions. I do want to add a couple of things and make some responses.
I am sure that I have left out some people so please feel free to submit names that are not included here.
One more name to consider would be James L.
I also want to comment on membership manager's role. This was just a thought of having someone in charge of generating more memberships from people who are playing disc golf. This may include finding people to put on clinics, or running a club free tourny. It would mean keeping track of the memberships and sending out renewal notices.
My point in creating different roles is so that nobody gets burnt out so quickly. If we have a lot of envolvement from different people then it may not be as hard and may lead to a more productive club.
See you on the course!
Caleb Wolfe
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Joined: 22 Aug 2006
Posts: 798
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:06 am
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I think we can all agree that the club can do more than what has been done the past few years, but I cannot stress enough that it will not matter who is president and treasurer if there is not a supporting cast to help contribute to the benefit of the club and disc golf in Southeast Idaho. I don't support anyone as an officer who plans on phasing him or herself out of discgolf in the future. Now, I also don't support any situation that elects a officer into the club only to maintain a pile of discs and membership fees. Granted, I do believe that Steve and John have done more than that, but I also believe that based on the previous posts that there is a strong desire for more than whats been done.
We have a huge increase of new and developing players in the area with the addition of the Ross Park course. We need everyone's help to develop those players and this area into a disc golf community we can all be proud of, whether or not you are interested in casual or competitive play.
The names that have previously been listed have been listed for a reason. You are all main contributers to disc golf in this area. Whether or not you are willing to be a leader in the club, we need your supporting help with disc golf. Please consider the best way that you can help in 2008, bring it to the club meeting in December, and lets get the ball rolling.
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Joined: 05 Sep 2006
Posts: 148
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:16 pm
Post subject: Many Hands Make Light Work
Sorry for always bringing my comparisons back to Missoula but I think one of the reasons the Garden City Flyers Disc Golf Club of Missoula works so well is because they do so much club promotion and they do everything they can to include everyone who wants to be involved with the club. Starting from the top our club president Brian Bjortomt eats, sleeps, breaths, and whatever else's disc golf, his passion for disc golf is something else. We also have a vice president, secretary and treasurer for the club as well, all of who collaborate to get feedback from members than make decisions that are best for the club AND the sport. Sure, we have our in-fighting and we are not all best friends - our VP going into this year was given the section 10 heave-hoe and was voted out and replaced by a former VP who is now showing that he really doesn't want the position because he won't put any time into it. Anyway, we have had a lot of club members leave the area/state but many are still active club members. We have members all over the Inland and Pacific Northwest including members of the Mile High Disc Golf Club out of Denver and even guys who stay active in North Carolina. We have out of state clubs who support us and we return the favor by doing the same. It is not uncommon here for people to be members of the GCF in Missoula, the Sleeping Giant Disc Golf Alliance in Helena, the Headwaters DG Club in Bozeman, the Airfairways DG Club of Billings, the Spokane DG Association, the Mile High Disc Golf Club, and soon the North Idaho Recreators DG Club of the Coeur d'Alene area. I think that the PVDGC needs to get its name out to other clubs to try to recruit outside interest and to try to work with those clubs to recruit players to come down to play events put on in the area. I try like heck to get the word out about the PVDGC here in Missoula but people here are probably sick of hearing my voice. If some locals from down there showed some interest in their own area and promoted it here and elsewhere maybe that would help draw outsiders.
I know the lack of club activity that I witnessed during the year that I lived down there was incredible. The club was almost non-existent and I really didn't start meeting people until I was getting ready to leave. I would probably be a life-time member if there had been more activity when I was there, perhaps I will consider joining next year just for financial support.
I also think that the weekly club-sponsored bag tags help create a huge interest here. Word of mouth in Missoula leads to about 100 active club members each year and this club does such great things that I will probably maintain a yearly membership even after I move out of Missoula. The bag-tags are club advertisement in themselves. Having 100 or so GCF bag tags out about town and the area helps to promote the club. I think the weekly leagues that have been run in years past should have the club's name associated with it. Maybe the club should have a local events coordinator who just does local stuff, like weekly leagues, to drum up local interest. Maybe Brandon would be comfortable with associating himself with the club in that regard. Have the PVDGC Ross Park Weekly League instead of Mook's Ross Park Weekly League (no offense Brandon); just get the club's name out there. Get more club merchandise. Maybe include a Club-stamped disc with membership, maybe have the club purchase towels and stickers and shirts and patches to promote itself. We have an Eagle Club Membership which includes a nice hooded GCF sweatshirt and a bunch of other club related stuff. I have been meaning to get a club patch to sew onto my bag and a club sticker to slap on my truck. The more the better. Maybe a club position for promotional coordinator who main responsibility is getting the club?s name and local events and tourneys posted and advertised on other club?s website and at courses throughout the area. Just my 2 cents.
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Joined: 22 Aug 2006
Posts: 798
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:04 am
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After talking to my wife. I would like to go ahead and resubmit myself as a nonimation for President. I thought about this long and came to the conclusion that, with no disrespect to anyone else, I have more drive for disc golf in the area than anyone. There is nothing more I would rather do (outside my home) than push Southeast Idaho disc golf to the next level. It is eating my alive that we haven't had a formal club meeting for 14 months!
I admit that in my previous tenure as President that I went too gung ho and have learned from my mistakes. My main goals this year would be to.
1. Continue the efforts of the Southeast Idaho Monthly Series, Ross Park League, and the Halloween Haunt.
2. Continue to represent Southeast Idaho at many Utah and Idaho PDGA events, especially the Snake River Series.
3. Schedule a summer and winter club meeting WELL in advance.
4. With help, design and install the Massacre Rocks Disc Golf Course.
5. Increase awareness of the PVDGC.
I would beg Steve and John to please schedule an elections meeting quickly so that we can GET THE BALL ROLLING! As I said previously, I would be glad to hold the meeting at my house if you are needing a place to hold it.
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Joined: 05 Sep 2006
Posts: 148
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:09 pm
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That's great to hear that you are running for club Pres. I agree with everything you said in your last post and think you will be an excellent (if not the best) candidate for the position. I thought you did great things for the sport as a whole and for the sport locally when I lived there and am glad to hear that you want to do better. If I had a vote I would vote for you, good luck and best of luck with all club endeavors this year. Even if you don't take over the presidency keep doing what you are doing because you are making disc golf in SE Idaho much better. It would be great if some of you guys could come up to north Idaho or western Montana this year for some tourneys. I'll post more info. on local tourneys in another thread.
Don't forget about Bengal Ridge though, it's a true gem
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pole vaulter
Joined: 28 Aug 2006
Posts: 461
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:16 pm
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Thanks to Caleb for putting my name up, but i am going to have to pull my name from the nominations. Since i am going back to CA for the summer i think it would be impossible for me to do the job as well as it should be done. i will be back in the fall, so if the pres needs any help i'll be available then.
-James L.
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Joined: 22 Sep 2006
Posts: 746
Location: Pokytella
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:54 am
Post subject: brandon is it. let's hold elections soon.
Brandon is the obvious choice. he has the drive, he has passion, he is running on the change platform. Wait, maybe I'm thinking of Obama.
Either way. vote for him.
How about a meeting at my house soon. How about the evening after the ice bowl? the 16th 5pm?
This message paid for by Brandon for president, Lance Clark treasurer.
Look at the size of that pill, I can't swallow that.
Good news everybody! it's a suppository.
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Site Admin
Joined: 09 Aug 2006
Posts: 78
Location: choppin trees the hard way
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:12 am
Post subject: Election day is set
The 2007 annual December meeting of the Portneuf Valley Disc Golf Club
will (finally) be held at 7:00 p.m. on February 28, 2008, at the
Newberry Building in Pocatello. Pizza and drinks will be served free of
charge. Families are welcome.
The Newberry Building is located at 150-190 North Main Street in
downtown Pocatello, Idaho. The most convenient and spacious parking is
found just East of the building in what is often called "Union Pacific"
or "railroad" parking lot. The meeting is upstairs in the conference
facilities (second floor). The entrance for and stairs to the
conference facilities is on the Northeast corner of the building, facing
The club is badly in need of new leadership to carry it into the
future. Of primary import will be the election of new officers, at
least a President and a Treasurer. The new officers must be more
available than I have been this year in order for the club to function
properly. As proven by the lack of activity this year, it is paramount
that we elect someone genuinely interested in and available for the job
of leading the club. All 2007 or 2008 voting members will be eligible
to vote. Any person may become a voting member at the meeting by paying
$10 dues for 2008. The rules of the voting are set forth in the club
bylaws and will guide that portion of the program.
The club is inactive, but solvent. The new officers will receive an
organization that is financially healthy with a good inventory of
merchandise and established relationships with DG vendors.
The agenda for the meeting will include brief officer reports and league
business, followed by elections. The remainder of the meeting will be
conducted by the new officers, who will initiate the remaining agenda.
For questions, contact Steve Larsen 317-6667 or John Jemmett 226-4114
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Some great additions from everyone!!!
I cant remember where I got up to last time, but here's some more!
I love the fact there are the women walking past in the last two....
The first one is an old pic from a Dutch news website.
Kevin Mitchell there in the first pic, there's a video on youtube of it as well where the towel moves up a bit too early
This first pic is a dif version of the one above.
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Few more....! I love how exposed the last two are:
Not terribly well covered! For the second one, there was a video of it which has since been deleted, and the guy did get naked so the camera captured everything!
You don't see anything here, but I love how the guy with the towel just gets moved out of the way!!
*my first video pst so hope this works!*
Perfect camera angle!! (the guy in the red shorts, Concepcion, gets naked)
You don't see much here but still a fun vid!
One young guy about half way through gets naked, barely covered! They even have to blur stuff out once he's weighed!
Very very short chinese naked one:
With these two, again, you dont really see *anything* but people still get naked and they'd have been exposed to a lot of people in the room!
And finally, a nice full frontal in this vid at 2.00 mins!!
some young british boxers weighing in
loving the Ricky burns pics!!
been quiet for new pics and videos, anyone got any more
That geezer sure looks like he's enjoying the scenery.
I'm surprised athletes don't wear underwear when they do the weigh ins as they probably barely have any effect on their weight.
well spotted, i didnt notice before he is having a proper good look at his ass.
he got weighed in his underwear first and was 2 ounces over so took them off.
any weigh ins of Ult fighter Matt Hughes or boxer Amir Kahn?
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First, those who have retired under PERS with unfair and bloated monthly payments want even more. There are many labels that define such actions.
Second, if the investments lost 27% in 2008, tough titty! Just like everyone else, your retirement should have taken a hit. Contract or not, those investment losses were the result of YOUR reps, not the actions of the state or it's citizens.
Third, it's clear the state budget problems are a direct result of PERS costs. Teaching positions have been eliminated in order to raise benefits and salaries of those who remain (and then they can complain about class sizes).
It's the same in other public employee divisions. The top of the ladder has been slowly eliminating the bottom (to keep raising compensation for themselves). What happens when the bottom (support) disappears? Some who have been 'in charge' may be forced to earn their pay by actually working instead of delegating.
Under these conditions, Oregon will run out of money to pay these people, whether they are retired or not. Then Oregon will have either the smallest state workforce, or just a bunch of retirees who expect everyone else to make sure they are comfortable and content. Please don't count on me for that!
But that's just my observation -- I'm sure there are more.
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The money match formula unrealistically 'guarantees' 8% returns. When the stock market dives, IRAs take the hit, but not money match. So when the PERS investments lost big in 2008, the guarantee kicked in, as if nothing happened. Except the employers (city, county, state: read taxpayers)) were required to make up the difference. Please, call that 'fair'!
Yearly retirement COLAs? Why is this even an issue? Live within your means, like others.
When former legislator Margaret Carter left the state house after 25(?) years, her congressional salary was somewhere near $30,000. A new position at DHS was created for her, at $120,000/yr. After 3 years at DHS, her retirement will be around $100K. Her credentials? -- who she knows and who owes her. Not only is the creation of the position 'unfair', but her retirement figure is 5 times what is deserved. And this is standard operating procedure within the government. 'Bloated', wouldn't you say?
At some point, the PERS system will run Oregon out of money. And whether it's a contract or a promise, the payments will cease.
Under those circumstances, how will the PERS beneficiaries fund their retirement -- steal from one another?
Let's say post college age (22) is the normal time to begin a work career. Add 25 years to that and one can retire at 47? In the private sector, a career is closer to 40 years.
So a public employee can work 15 years less on the average than his counterpart in the private sector and retire younger with as good or better benefits. Add to that the fact that most of the money in PERS accounts are funded by the taxpayers, not the employee.
In this case, it seems both sides of the story come to the same conclusion -- PERS is bloated and obviously unfair to anyone that is not vested in the system.
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Word on the street is that the old rogue finally hit the dirt. Nobody is exactly sure how it happened. Did he get a little too cavalier in a duel with Rossi and eat the wrong end of a two-handed Overpower? Did Frostheim land a lucky Flare/Freezing Trap combo after seeing him slinking in the shadows? Did some hotshot mage get lucky and land the ultimate Shatter bomb while his cooldowns were recharging?
Or did he simply Vanish into thin air? Did anyone actually see the body? Were they able to identify his daggers by comparing the multitude of scrapes and scars? Was there a trace left behind to prove he was ever really here? That's the funny thing about rogues: you never know when they're dead, or just in repose.
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A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday September 17, 2013, at Wilson and Knight Funeral Home with interment in Oak Forrest Cemetery in Pontotoc. Rev. Glenn Seefeld will officiate.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Bubba was born to Louie and Gloria Thornton Campbell in Greenville, moved to Drew at an early age and spent his youth there. He was a graduate of Drew High School, attended Mississippi Delta Junior College where he played basketball and later graduated from Delta State University. He moved to Greenwood in 1990 where he owned and operated CamCrete Construction Company.
Bubba was a member of the First United Methodist Church, was an avid turkey hunter and former president of the three rivers chapter of Wild Turkey Federation. He loved fishing and was an avid outdoorsman.
Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Gwen Kersey Campbell.
Bubba is survived by his son Michael Thornton Campbell of Chicago, Ill., a sister Trudye Garraway of Madison; and a nephew Brad Garraway of Madison.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 200 Office Park Drive, Suite 303, Birmingham, AL 35223.
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A while ago, it was difficult for an individual to access various options in regard to kitchen flooring. At times, people (believe it or not) opted to have carpets in the kitchen in order to break the monotony of using vinyl or the ceramic tiles. Fast forward today, there are numerous ways you are able to access countless kitchen flooring options. You need not worry of the cost since most of these are inexpensive options you can explore.
You need to take a step back and come up with the best option for your kitchen floor. It is believed that the use of vinyl is a lasting option that does not require constant repair and makeover. As much as these are practical for you, there are many other options you could decide to go for, you might find out that the use of ceramic is cold as well as hard on the feet and is subject to increase the echo around the house when you walk from room to room, also in the event of the ceramic floor cracking, the repair process is long and tedious, including the possibility that the replaced tile piece might fail to match the existing floor.
Commonly enough, you will realize that the use of vinyl is difficult for you to install as well as had high chances of tear as well as gauged. It is able to however give you the chance to have a softer as well as a warmer feel compared to ceramic tiles. The only problem with this is that it is not as durable as some options available are. The hardwood floor is a good alternative to take care of the floor. However, there is a risk to this when spills take place. If you are careful enough, then this can be a better alternative for you.
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The best option for kitchen flooring is taking up the relatively new laminated flooring. Through increased technological developments, the laminated kitchen flooring options have been made impermeable to water therefore ensuring that they last longer. Today, they are more authentic and look much better. You will also be able to get warranties when you decide to use these kinds of floors.
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I'm in Atlanta at the National Black MBA Association 33rd Annual Conference & Exposition. I had the pleasure of serving as one of the faculty for the Leadership Institute Track. It's an honor to serve with esteemed faculty members like Stephen M.R. Covey, George Fraser and Chicago's own Tim King.
As the conference winds to a close tomorrow, I find myself wondering how many of the over 10,000 conference registrants will take their printed conference bags home and use them later? I hope only a few.
There is probably something nostalgic about carrying a bag, backpack or rolling case printed with the professional conference emblem in a different city, long after the conference has ended. The conference bags seem to get nicer each year: messengers, backpacks and leather portfolios. Some may beg, "carry me to work for months and years to come." But the reality is that post-conference carrying these items doesn't say "sentimental" to the people who didn't attend the conference. It says "disconnected."
I think that conference bags are great – for conferences and keepsakes. But what do you think when you see someone carrying a satchel from a past event?


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Job Location: | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Job Role: | Engineering |
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Career Level: | Mid Career |
Gender: | Male |
The Hospital Director provides leadership, direction, and administration of all aspects of Hospital activities and other corporate entities to ensure compliance with established objectives and realization of quality, economical healthcare services and other related lines of business. Supports Mowasat Healthcare Company's growth strategy through new expansion projects both inside and outside Kuwait.
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Maintains communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
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Participates in Hospital medical staff committee meetings as required. Attends and serves on appropriate professional/ community organizations as Hospital representative.
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Job Location: | Kuwait |
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Degree: | Master's degree |
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Hi! My name is Jamie, and I'm from a family of nine. My parents have worked with the Navigators ministry for more than 14 years. Through that, my dad started the Breaking Ground ministry in Chicago where ex-offenders can find a fresh start.
With such a large family and my parents working in ministry, I needed to find an affordable, Christian college where I could get an excellent education and grow spiritually. Without the financial aid I've received at Anderson University, I wouldn't be here. The gifts that I have received so that I can go to college are greatly appreciated!
Ever since I was little, I've loved asking "why" questions. By majoring in biology, I've been able to answer some of those questions about how things work and why. Right now I'm learning about the respiratory system, which is much more complex than I ever imagined. Through this area of study, I hope to become a physician's assistant. I would love to work overseas for a couple years, providing any medical help I can to improve lives.
Thank you again for giving back to AU. It means a lot to students like me!
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I'm majoring in Communication Arts with a Public Relations concentration, as well as Business Marketing with a Communications concentration. I love being very involved in campus life here at AU. I'm the Historian for Dativus, which is a men's service and social club, a justice in the Student Government Association, a member of the Campus Activities Board, a member of the Student Alumni Association, and I do announcements for Chapel each week. I also ran Track & Cross Country my freshman and sophomore years, and love participating in intramural sports. Currently a resident of Smith Hall, I also work on the student panel for AU's Discovery Days through the Office of Admissions.
The financial aid that I have received toward my education has allowed me to explore all the opportunities that were presented to me at AU, which has transformed me into the person I am today. Through these opportunities, I plan to pursue a career in large-scale event planning, preferably for an athletic organization. I also hope to coach high school students in either Cross Country or Soccer in the future. Without the financial help I've received I wouldn't have been able to experience all I have at Anderson University…..and my dreams and goals wouldn't be as immense as they are.
Thanks for continuing to keep AU and its students in your thoughts and prayers. Your support is greatly appreciated. You're helping us dream big as we plan for our futures!
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A photo of Scout looking out the window. Isn't he handsome?
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A photo of Scout looking out the window. Isn't he handsome?
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Young At Heart Pet Rescue was formed in 2005 to aid in the rescue and rehoming of older dogs and cats in the Chicagoland area. Young At Heart rescues animals from municipal pounds and from the homes of elderly persons who must transition into assisted care or those who have passed away leaving their beloved older pets behind.
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US News and World Report recently published the Top 10 Reasons You Need A Pet as part of their Best Life series. Companionship tops the list and we couldn't agree more! More than just animals, our pets are our best friends. They provide loving companionship and bring so much joy into our lives. In addition to companionship, the article listed the following reasons you should need a pet:
Companionship Loneliness can become an unwelcome companion as we age and can lead to depression as well as physical problems. Dogs mold their schedule and personality to you. They are never unavailable or off duty. Smaller dogs, in particular, can easily travel.
Having a routine The routine of caring for a pet can bring structure and purpose to daily life. Maybe you don't always want to get out of bed, but your pet wants you to. Isn't that a good thing?
Exercise People benefit from regular physical exercise regardless of their age. But it is hard to get into a regular exercise routine, and it's so very easy to skip it. Having a dog can be a great way to make walking a part of your daily plan.
Less stress Older people with pets tend to exhibit less stress than those without. Maybe it's those regular walks or the sense that you've got a friend to share life's challenges. Or maybe it's that tail wagging you see very day when you wake up.
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Quelab is Albuquerque's hackerspace. Our mission is to foster and sustain an environment that promotes creativity, invention, and collaboration at the intersections of science, culture, art and technology. We support people inventing, learning, tinkering, and conducting citizen science.
We host two open nights a week where we open our doors to the public for tours and tinkering, held on Sundays and Tuesdays from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. (like an open house, but more hands-on)
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Generally, we hold our General Meeting on the first Sunday of the month. Some of you might be aware that there is a popular gridiron sports event being televised on this day in February. Traditionally this has not caused any changes in Quelab's schedule, but we are trying something different, both out of sensitivity to the needs of our members who are part of the sportsball community and to those members who have alternative celebrations scheduled.
February's General Meeting is being held one week later, on Sunday the 8th. Safety training will be discussed at this meeting, so we'd like as many people to be able to attend as possible. Quelab members and interested non-members are all welcome to attend. Please come!
Pre-meeting potluck and socializing starts at 4 PM, and the meeting will start at 5:05 PM. See you then!
First of all, I'd like to give a big "Thank You" to every member who attended or sent in a proxy ballot!
The results of last night's elections for the Quelab Board of Directors are in!
New board members Jezzri Cochrane and Lissa Knudsen join returning board members Adric Menning and Geoff Nicholson. They join Addie Fryweaver, Cameron Goble, and Charel Morris in making up our board.
Congratulations new board members, and thank you all board members for your work on the betterment and continuation of Quelab. If you have any questions or problems on anything they can help with please contact one or more of them.
For anyone else who would like to be of service to Quelab, we always have room for more volunteers!
Quelab has held the first of our two Build Nights with MakeyMakey! We got people introduced to the MakeyMakey unit, learned how to hook them up, and about how the 11 keyboard inputs and 6 mouse inputs could be used.
Next week on Wednesday January 28th from 7pm-9pm Quelab is having another build night so bring your ideas and things to try!
On Sunday morning in January 2015, a member's project finally took flight from Quelab, and caused a bit of a stir. Gonner was test-flying his solar balloon, and it managed to get away from him. The tetrahedral contraption (known as a Tetroon) broke free and floated free in the skies above Albuquerque, prompting local residents and a news-team to call the United States Air Force and the Federal Aviation Administration. KOAT-7 (ABC) came by to interview the creator, and put the story on the 5pm and 10pm news on 18 January. Click here for the News coverage (apparently, the 10pm coverage included a leader about UFOs in Albuquerque over the years).
I have always been into affordable entertainment and gadgetry. So when I finally found a source to buy a Google Cardboard, (a fancy name for a box you wrap around your smartphone to turn it into a Virtual reality viewer), I jumped at the chance. (one of our members had already lasercut one but the tricky part was finding strong enough lenses. figured id buy one, and then work my way around to finding ways to duplicate it. )
Its funny I knew exactly what it was physically, and was prepared to have some fun with it. But I must say my first 15-20min experience with the default app google put out first, It blew away all my expectations. Sure the cardboard rig was clumsy, the magnet switch was finicky, the pupulary distance was not quite right, and my big head and mismatched perscription eyes were less than ideal for it. but it was just a toe in the water. I could always modify(cut, tape, shape) the cardboard, or even lasercut my own wide enough to fit my face, (which I later did). but even withh all its warts, it was a very fun, "You gotta try this" thing. I love watching people when they realize they can actually look around, or fly around, or see the world with interesting camera effects.
But what amused me the most about google cardboard is, its really just a stereo-viewer, These things have been around since the 1800's and those
view masters disks, full of Disneyland I remember so well (much better than actually visiting at age 5). But with the update of Accelerometer/gyroscope, and real time image rendering. (these contraptions we call smartphones are amazing bits of tech we take for granted every day). So from day 2, i decided i needed to retrofit Google Cardboard, into a classic stereo viewer. So i tracked down a small pocket travel stereo photo viewer and out of junk cobbled together a phone holder for it.
This was fun, and I liked it, but wanted to go back even older, so i kept hunting for an older wooden stick style of Stereoviewer/Stereoscope
"Holmes stereoscope" by User Davepape on en.wikipedia – Photo by Davepape. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
Greetings Spacers, and a preemptive Happy New Year! Quelab has had a wonderful 2014, and the time has come to finish our annual planning process to set the direction of Quelab for the coming year. Come join us on Sunday 4 January 2015 at 5:05PM to sort through all the ideas which were put on cards the at the last meeting. Potluck to precede the meeting at 4:00PM. (agenda link here)
There will also be a separate meeting for the Election for the Board of Directors on Saturday 24 January 2015 at 7:00PM. This is a quick members-only meeting, but it is important, because a quorum of 60% of members is required for the vote to count. Members who are in good standing1 as of 17 January will be emailed a proxy ballot; you can either cast your ballot in person at the election, or return the ballot physically before the meeting. Continue reading »
One of the many things I've always dreamed of Quelab being, is a place various clubs and organizations which are inline with the interests of Quelab and the member interests could meet at. Aside from the now semi defunct 2600 meeting's this has not been realized as well as I hoped. But the idea was kicked off in grand fashion by the visit of the New Mexico Radio Collectors Club (NMRCC) A dedicated group of collectors and restorers and repairs of everything from vintage console radios, to the tabletop tombstone ones, all the way down to pocket transistor, and some members are into the HAM aspects too.
The club held its annual potluck, swapmeet, meeting, Show and tell, and club auction, there were some beautiful radios. They also had an AM transmitter connected to a XM radio playing classic 1920's-1940's tunes, for one of the restored console radios.
I snapped some photos of the meeting There was actually a lot more cool stuff I never got around to snapping.
More can be seen here on our flickr feed.
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Please bring something for the potluck at 4:30PM, and we'll start the meeting at 5PM. If there is anything you would like to discuss at the meeting, bring it up to one of the officers, and we'll put it on the agenda.
This is the first-part of our annual planning meeting, where we brainstorm all the things we've done in the past year which were awesome, the things we could have done better, and the things we want to do again. Then we move on to new things we would like to do in the coming year. The January Meeting is where we prioritize all the things we discussed so the board has a focus for the coming year.
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Or find a doctor at another Johns Hopkins Medicine member:
Zoltan Mari, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Out of State Patients
Call 410-464-6641 (8a.m. to 6p.m., EST, Mon-Fri)
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- Interim Director, Johns Hopkins Parkinsons and Movement Disorder Center; Director, Johns Hopkins Movement Disorders Fellowship
- Director, Movement Disorder Fellowship Training Program
- Director, Dystonia and Chemodenervation Center
- Director, Deep Brain Stimulation Center
- Associate Professor of Neurology
Centers & Institutes
- Ataxia Center
- Brain Stimulation Center
- Dystonia and Chemodenervation Center
- Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Disease Research Center
- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
Botulinum Toxin Injections, Clinical Neurophysiology, Deep Brain Stimulation, Dystonia, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring, Movement Disorders, Neurology, Parkinson's Disease
Research Interests
dystonia; deep brain stimulation; neuroprotection; chemodenervation; electrophysiology
Dr. Zoltan Mari's clinical practice focuses on movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease and related syndromes, essential tremor and dystonia, with particular interest in deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy and botulinum toxin injections for sialorrhea (drooling or excessive salivation). His clinical interests also include clinical neurophysiology, including nerve conduction/electromyography and intra-operative monitoring.
Zoltan Mari, M.D., graduated first in his Medical School class at the University of Szeged, Hungary. His training includes residency in neurology (SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY), fellowship in movement disorders and clinical neurophysiology with EMG emphasis (both at NIH, Bethesda, MD), and Clinical Research Curriculum Certificate (NIH). He is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology by ABPN. During his senior fellowship years Dr. Mari served as Director of the NIH Botulinum Toxin Clinic and was featured in CBSs 60 minutes, as the injector of the pianist Leon Fleisher. Dr. Mari received travel awards from the AAN and ANA during his training years.
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2. American Academy of Neurology (AAN, member since 1998)
3. Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Housestaff Membership in ETA Chapter of New York (since the 2000-
2001 Academic Year, lifetime membership)
4. Movement Disorders Society (member since 2001)
5. Clinical Neurophysiology Section, AAN (Section member since 2002)
6. Movement Disorders Section, AAN (Section member since 2002)
7. Society for Neuroscience (regular member since 2005)
8. American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (Member since 2005)
Clinical Trial Keywords
- Botulinum toxin type B injection in the treatment of sialorrhea (drooling or excessive salivation)
- movement disorders
- Parkinson's disease, neuroprotection
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- Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical University University of Szeged (Szeged H - 6720) (1993)
- SUNY Downstate - College of Medicine / Neurology (Brooklyn NY ) (2001)
- National Institutes of Health - Credentialing Services Section / Neurophysiology (Bethesda MD ) (2007)
- National Institutes of Health - Credentialing Services Section / Movement Disorders (Bethesda MD ) (2005)
- SUNY Downstate - College of Medicine / Neurology (Brooklyn NY ) (1997)
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology / Clinical Neurophysiology (2007)
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Selected Publications View all on PubMed
Sheridan, M.B.; Bytyci, A.; Stinnett, V.; Umeh, C.; Mari, Z.; Dawson, T.M.; Bodurtha, J.; and Batista, D.A.S.: Myoclonus-dystonia and Silver-Russell syndrome resulting from maternal uniparental disomy of chromosome 7. Clin Genet, doi: 10.1111/cge.12075. [Epub ahead of print], PMID: 23237735, 2012
Umeh, C.C.; Nichols, P.; Rosenthal, L.S. and Mari, Z.: Dual treatment of hemichorea-hemiballismus syndrome with tetrabenazine and chemodenervation. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y), 2. doi:pii: tre-02-113-791-3, Epub 2012
Mari, Z.; Rosenthal, L.S.; Darwin, K.; Hallett, M. and Jinnah, H.A.: Clinical Reasoning: A 57 Year Old Man with Jaw Spasms. Neurology, 80(10):e104-7. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e318285c14a, 2013
Probasco, J.C.; Sahin, B.; Tran, T.; Chung, T.H.; Rosenthal, L.S.; Mari, Z. and Levy, M.: Perioperative Neurological Consultation, The Neurohospitalist, DOI: 10.1177/1941874413476042, 2013
Zakaria, R.; Lenz, F.A.; Hua, S.; Avin, B.H.; Liu, C.C. and Mari, Z.: Thalamic physiology of intentional essential tremor is more like cerebellar tremor than postural essential tremor. Brain Res, doi:pii: S0006-8993(13)00976-1. 10.1016/j.brainres.2013.07.011. [Epub ahead of print], PMID: 23856324, 2013
Ramirez-Castaneda, J.; Jankovic, J.; Comella, C.; Dashtipour, K.; Fernandez, H.H. and Mari, Z.: Diffusion, Spread, and Migration of Botulinum Toxin. Mov Disord. doi: 10.1002/mds.25582. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23868503, 2013Lab
Dr. Mari is a team member of the Johns Hopkins Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Disease Research Center of Excellence. The primary goal of the Udall Centers is to develop new clinical treatments for Parkinson's disease. However, it is well recognized that because there is so much that we do not yet understand about the causes of Parkinson's disease, basic science is currently a key component of the overall effort to develop clinical treatments. Over the last year, the Johns Hopkins Udall Center has made significant steps towards understanding the underlying mechanisms that cause Parkinson's disease and have yielded promising targets for developing treatments against the disease.
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Learn more about active clinical trials taking place at the Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center.
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1. TEMPUS grant (http://www.etf.eu.int/tempus.nsf (international educational grant by the EU, in the amount of about $3000, 27 medical student recipients in all of Hungary in 1992), supporting a 12-week study trip to Granada University, Spain, 1992
2. Government Scholarship of the Hungarian Republic (including exemption from all medical school tuition fees and about $200 monthly stipend, comparable to a starting MD salary in Hungary at the time) in 3 consecutive years: 1990-91; 1991-92; 1992-93 (in 4th, 5th, and 6th year course of medical school in a 6-year curriculum)
3. Travel Grant from Soros Foundation to support a 4-week study trip to the University of Oxford, 1994
4. Intern of The Year title with a bronze plaque and $100 cash prize granted by the Dept. of Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital, 1997-98
5. Award by the American Neurological Association (Academic Neurology: Preparing for the Future, a $500 award toward the 1999 ANA Annual Meeting in Seattle), Seattle, 1999
6. Appointment as Chief Resident in Neurology for Academic Year 2000-2001 at SUNY HSCB, Neurology Residency Program), Brooklyn, 2000
7. Elected Housestaff Membership in ETA Chapter of New York, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2000-2001 Academic Year, lifetime honorary membership), elected by members of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (http://www.alphaomegaalpha.org/), 2001
8. AAN Resident Scholarship Award recipient ($1000 toward the 2001 AAN annual meeting in Philadelphia), Philadelphia, 2001
9. ANA Travel Fellowship Award recipient ($1000 toward the 2005 ANA annual meeting in San Diego), San Diego, 2005
10. Teaching Award: Zoltan Maris Movement Disorder Clinic ranked #1 by Clerkship (2nd year) Johns Hopkins Medical Students among all Johns Hopkins Neurology Faculty Clinics, 2011 -
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Meet our Expert - Dr. Zoltan Mari
Dr. Zoltan Mari, Interim Director of the Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Center and Movement Disorders Center, specializes in deep brain stimulation and movement disorders, such as dystonia, Parkinson's Disease and essential tremor.
Patient Video: Dystonia - Jeffrey's Story
Deep Brain Stimulation Webinar: Dr. Mari discusses surgical options for Parkinson's Disease
Recent News Articles & Media Coverage
NPR's the Diane Rehm show, An Update on Parkinson's Research and One Man's Personal Journey with the Disease (05/05/14)
NPR's the Diane Rehm show. Hear Dr. Mari discuss the latest treatment options, read the transcript or read the QA. (10/24/13)
HUB, Parkinson's in prime time: What it means for disease research, awareness (09/30/13)
AARP Magazine, "Linda Ronstadt: New Parkinson's Therapies May Help You to Sing" (08/27/13)
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Speaking Engagements
Parkinson''s Disease Overview: Quo Vadis?
PFNCA Annual Symposium 2013
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital600 N. Wolfe StreetMeyer6-181BBaltimore, MD 21287Phone: 410-502-0133Appointment Phone: 410-502-0133Fax: 410-502-6737Location MapJohns Hopkins Outpatient Center601 N. Caroline StreetBaltimore, MD 21287Phone: 410-502-0133Appointment Phone: 410-955-9441Location MapDepartment/Division
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Eating disorders are a group of serious conditions in which you're so preoccupied with food and weight that you can often focus on little else. The main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder.
Eating disorders can cause serious physical problems and, at their most severe, can even be life-threatening. Most people with eating disorders are females, but males can also have eating disorders. An exception is binge-eating disorder, which appears to affect almost as many males as females.
Treatments for eating disorders usually involve psychotherapy, nutrition education, family counseling, medications and hospitalization.
Eating disorders symptoms vary with the particular type of eating disorder.
When you have anorexia nervosa (an-o-REK-see-uh nur-VOH-suh), you're obsessed with food and being thin, sometimes to the point of deadly self-starvation.
Anorexia signs and symptoms may include:
When you have bulimia, you have episodes of bingeing and purging. During these episodes, you typically eat a large amount of food in a short duration and then try to rid yourself of the extra calories through vomiting or excessive exercise. You may be at a normal weight or even a bit overweight.
Bulimia signs and symptoms may include:
When you have binge-eating disorder, you regularly eat excessive amounts of food (binge), but don't try to compensate for this behavior with exercise or purging as someone with bulimia or anorexia might. You may eat when you're not hungry and continue eating even long after you're uncomfortably full. After a binge, you may feel guilty or ashamed, which can trigger a new round of bingeing. You may be a normal weight, overweight or obese.
Symptoms of binge-eating disorder may include:
Because of its powerful pull, an eating disorder can be difficult to manage or overcome by yourself. Eating disorders can virtually take over your life. You may think about food all the time, spend hours agonizing over what to eat and exercise to exhaustion. You may feel ashamed, sad, hopeless, drained, irritable and anxious. You may also have a host of physical problems because of your eating disorder, such as irregular heartbeats, fatigue, and bowel or menstrual troubles. If you're experiencing any of these problems, or if you think you may have an eating disorder, seek medical help.
Unfortunately, many people with eating disorders resist treatment. If you have a loved one you're worried about, urge him or her to talk to a doctor. Even if your loved one isn't ready to acknowledge having an issue with food, you may be able to open the door by expressing concern and a desire to listen. If you're concerned your child may have an eating disorder, contact his or her doctor about your concerns. You can get a referral to qualified mental health providers for treatment.
Keep in mind, however, that in children it's sometimes hard to tell what's an eating disorder and what's simply a whim, a new fad, or experimentation with a vegetarian diet or other eating styles. In addition, many girls and sometimes boys go on diets to lose weight, but stop dieting after a short time. If you're a parent or guardian, be careful not to mistake occasional dieting with an eating disorder. On the other hand, be alert for eating patterns and beliefs that may signal unhealthy behavior, as well as peer pressure that may trigger eating disorders.
Red flags that may indicate an eating disorder include:
The exact cause of eating disorders is unknown. As with other mental illnesses, there may be many causes. Possible causes of eating disorders include:
Certain situations and events might increase the risk of developing an eating disorder. These risk factors may include:
Eating disorders cause a wide variety of complications, some of them life-threatening. The more severe or long lasting the eating disorder, the more likely you are to experience serious complications. Complications may include:
Treatment of an eating disorder generally includes a team approach comprised of medical providers, mental health providers and dietitians, all with experience in eating disorders.
Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointments, and what you might expect from your doctor and other health providers.
Some potential questions you might want to ask your doctor or other health care provider include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask, don't hesitate to ask additional questions that may occur to you during your appointment.
Your doctor or other health care provider is likely to ask you a number of questions, such as:
Eating disorders are diagnosed based on signs, symptoms and eating habits. When doctors suspect someone has an eating disorder, they typically run many tests or perform exams. These can help pinpoint a diagnosis and also check for related complications. You may see both a medical doctor and a mental health provider for a diagnosis.
These exams and tests generally include:
In addition to a physical exam, you'll have a thorough psychological evaluation. Your doctor or mental health provider may ask you a number of questions about your eating habits, beliefs and behavior. The questions may focus on your history of dieting, bingeing, purging and exercise. You'll explore how you perceive your body image and how you think others perceive your body image. You may also fill out psychological self-assessments and questionnaires.
To be diagnosed with an eating disorder, you must meet criteria spelled out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association. Each eating disorder has its own set of diagnostic criteria. Your mental health provider will review your signs and symptoms to see if you meet the necessary diagnostic criteria for a particular eating disorder. Some people may not meet all of the criteria but still have an eating disorder and need professional help to overcome or manage it.
Eating disorder treatment depends on your specific type of eating disorder. But in general, it typically includes psychotherapy, nutrition education and medication. If your life is at risk, you may need immediate hospitalization.
Individual psychotherapy can help you learn how to exchange unhealthy habits for healthy ones. You learn how to monitor your eating and your moods, develop problem-solving skills, and explore healthy ways to cope with stressful situations. Psychotherapy can also help improve your relationships and your mood. A type of psychotherapy called cognitive behavioral therapy is commonly used in eating disorder treatment, especially for bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. Group therapy also may be helpful for some people.
Family-based therapy is the only effective treatment for children and adolescents with eating disorders. This type of therapy begins with the assumption that the person with the eating disorder is no longer capable of making sound decisions regarding his or her health and needs help from the family. An important part of family-based therapy is that your family is involved in making sure that your child or other family member is following healthy-eating patterns and is restoring weight. This type of therapy can help encourage support from concerned family members.
If you're underweight due to an eating disorder, the first goal of treatment will be to start getting you back to a healthy weight. No matter what your weight, dietitians and other health care providers can give you information about a healthy diet and help design an eating plan that can help you achieve a healthy weight and instill normal-eating habits. If you have binge-eating disorder, you may benefit from medically supervised weight-loss programs.
If you have serious health problems or if you have anorexia and refuse to eat or gain weight, your doctor may recommend hospitalization. Hospitalization may be on a medical or psychiatric ward. Some clinics specialize in treating people with eating disorders. Some may offer day programs, rather than full hospitalization. Specialized eating disorder programs may offer more intensive treatment over longer periods of time.
Medication can't cure an eating disorder. However, medications may help you control urges to binge or purge or to manage excessive preoccupations with food and diet. Medications such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications may also help with symptoms of depression or anxiety, which are frequently associated with eating disorders.
When you have an eating disorder, taking care of your health needs often isn't one of your priorities. But proper self-care can help you feel better during and after treatment and help maintain your overall health.
Try to make these steps a part of your daily routine:
Usually, when people turn to alternative medicine it's to improve their health, but for people with eating disorders this isn't always the case. Alternative medicine treatments have both negative and positive consequences when it comes to eating disorders.
There are numerous dietary supplements and herbal products designed to suppress the appetite or aid in weight loss, and these products may be abused by people with eating disorders. Many people with eating disorders have used such products. These products can have potentially dangerous interactions with other medications, such as laxatives or diuretics, that are commonly used by people with eating disorders. Additionally, weight-loss supplements or herbs can have serious side effects on their own, such as irregular heartbeats, tremors, hallucinations, insomnia, nausea, dizziness and nervousness. Discuss the potential risks of using dietary supplements or herbs for weight loss with your doctor.
Although no alternative or complementary therapies have been conclusively found to be helpful for people with eating disorders, some research has suggested that several treatments may provide benefits, particularly for reducing anxiety.
Treatments generally considered safe that may help improve your mood and reduce stress and anxiety include:
In addition to getting professional treatment for your eating disorder, you can also follow these coping skills:
Although there's no sure way to prevent eating disorders, some steps may help prevent an eating disorder in your loved ones:
Original article: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eating-disorders/basics/symptoms/con-20033575