Mr. H. and I: So long no see (Post 7)

I saw Mr. H. about 6 weeks ago working in the building next to me. This was the second time I have seen him since he moved from my building. We had our customary hand-shake and parted pretty quickly as I was in a hurry.

Exponential Function: An Example

The general format for an exponential function in time is [x = a e^kt). This may be linearized to produce the following equation [ln x = ln a + k t]. In this equation, x is the quantity present at time t and a is the initial value for the variable x. Let us assume that a viral infection grows exponentially. If the initial number of people infected was 3 and in one month that number became 6, then the equation may be written as [ln 6 = ln 3 + k (1)], or k is 0.69 per month. Thus, in 12 months the number of patients expected would be [ln x = ln 3 + (0.68) (12 months)] or x = 11,833 infected persons.

Feeling Drowsy?

If so, then you might be deficient in one of the B vitamins called biotin. A daily dose of 150 mcg to 300 mcg is needed for that.

Heartburn Control

You probably take antacids when you have occasional heartburn. Acupressure can also bring relief in this area. Find acupressure point CV12 and press on it for a period of less than two minutes. Pregnant women and those with hiatal hernia should press on this point gently. CV12 point is located midpoint between the navel and the breast bone in the front of the body. Pressure on CV12 should be performed while the stomach is empty.

Ebola in the USA

Ebola is a deadly infectious disease that kills between 50% to 90% of its victims. Three Americans who contracted Ebola while working in West Africa have been brought back to the USA fir treatment. Two of them were declared free from the disease and a third is doing well and expected to be released soon. A man from West Africa travelled to the States recently and was found to have Ebola. He was admitted to a hospital in Dallas, TX however he passed away from this illness a few days later. During that time, many came in contact with him, and two nurses so far were found to carry the virus and both are isolated. The second victim, unknown to her that she was infected, travelled to Ohio to visit relatives and friends. She travelled by commercial air. Now, the number of people she was in "touch" with and those who Eng home and work unknowing of her being a carrier now they are at risk of being infected themselves. The few weeks are going to be crucial. Hopefully no more new cases. By the way, the African man who passed away also had encounters with people in Dallas, and now these people are under supervision. And, yes...the second nurse who travelled by plane, that plane flew to several States before it got decontaminated. Did I miss something? Of course, the media is reporting this and you could tell they themselves are getting nervous on how to get hold on the situation. They seldom now mention ISIS. Meanwhile, the gas prices suddenly began to drop. Now they are under $3 a gallon. And, the stock market is fluctuating like a nat flying in summer.

Saint John XXIII (Pope 1958 to 1963)

Chi-Rho...In Hoc Signo Vinces

The Lord appeared to Emperor Constantine in a dream and told him to place "Chi-Rho" symbol on the shields of his soldiers. "Chi-Rho" are the first two letters of Christ in Greek. Christ told Constantine by doing so he would win in battle "In Hoc Signo Vinces...You will conquer in this sign". Constantine obeyed and won the Battle at the Milvian Bridge. Constantine was convinced that the Lord was true and converted to Christianity. With his conversion his entire kingdom became a Christian nation. Europe and the Western World has been protected from its enemies by Christ since then and for ever. "In Hoc Signo Vinces" for ever and ever...Amen.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (St. John Paul II's Approval)

"The Catechism of the Catholic Church, which I approved June 25th last and the publication of which I today order by virtue of my Apostolic Authority, is a statement of the Church's faith and of catholic doctrine, attested to or illuminated by Sacred Scripture, the Apostolic Tradition, and the Church's Magisterium. I declare it to be a sure norm for teaching the faith and thus a valid and legitimate instrument for ecclesial communion. May it serve the renewal to which the Holy Spirit ceaselessly calls the Church of God, the Body of Christ, on her pilgrimage to the undiminished light of the Kingdom!"  Saint John Paul II

[From The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1994]

L-Cysteine's Anti-viral Activity

L-Cysteine is an amino acid-containing-sulfur which is used by the body in the synthesis of glutathione (a component that protects against environmental toxins). This amino acid is believed to have an effect against HIV, forcing the viral component to replicate in a slower than normal fashion. L-Cysteine is found in eggs, milk and other dairy products like cheeses, whole grains and cereals, and meat.

L-Lysine: An Anti-viral Amino Acid

There are eight essential amino acids that the human organism cannot make. One of them is L-Lysine. Diet containing eggs, red meat, milk, cheese, fish, and potatoes provide L-lysine in an adequate daily amount. Dietary supplements of this amino acid are also available from your local pharmacy store. This essential dietary component is used by the body as a building block for various proteins during tissue repair and growth. It is also essential to produce antibodies by the beta cells in the blood in response to foreign invaders as well as to manufacture enzymes and hormones by various organs. People use it to prevent the recurrence of "cold sores" caused by herpes viruses and to lessen the severity of the lesion if it appears.

N-Acetylcysteine for Flu

If you have the flu, then most likely you will be feeling achy now. The flu kills over 30,000 people annually in the USA. So, it is a serious disease that needs medical attention. Ways to avoid getting the flu is to stay away from people who have it and to wash your hands often with soap and warm water. Also, try not to touch your eyes and mouth/nose with your fingers. Other measures are to take your vitamins and minerals daily as these cut down on your risk of getting the flu significantly. In one study published in the late 1990s,subjects who took N-acetylcysteine had a significantly lower risk of getting the flu (51% vs. 29%). And, of course, Echinacea is the remedy of choice for flu symptoms. Other herbs may also help in this arena, peppermint tea is one of them, eating garlic is another, and ginger and goldenseal are also helpful in that regard. Some may find Elderberry helpfull as well, as it may shorten the duration of the illness. If you have the flu, sleep well and drink a lot of water and hot herbal teas. And, don't forget your Vitamin C by eating oranges (peppermint leaves also contain a generous amount of this vitamin in them.)

St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum): Anti-viral Effect

The herb known as St. John's Wort (SJW) (Hypericum perforatum) is known for its anti-viral activity. This herb has the potential of enhancing the activity of the liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing HIV drugs. Thus, patients taking HIV/AIDS drugs must not take this herb, because it will make these drugs ineffective. SJW has a broad antiviral activity against retroviruses like HIV as well as enveloped viruses. The herb has two specific mechanisms by which it exerts its antiviral effect. SJW has a direct action on the virus itself by which it deactivates the virus. Its other action is through binding to components present on the cell membrane through which it inhibits the contact between the cell membrane with the virus. SJW acts, in particular, against HIV. However, other viruses are also susceptible to its action such as murine cytomegalovirus, equine anemia virus, lentivirus, radiation leukemia virus, and Sindbid virus.  The action of SJW is enhanced by exposure to Sun light. Viral infections can cause serious complications and their management must always be under a licensed medical physician.

Anti-virals: Synthetic Drugs and Natural Agents

The Synthetic Drugs:

Ziagen (Abacavir) [HIV]
Zovirax (Acyclovir) [HSV-1 & HSV-2; varicella-zoster (shingles); genital herpes; herpes simplex; encephalitis; chickenpox]
Hepsera (Adefovir) [Hepatitis B (chronic)]
Symmetrel (Amantadine) [Influenza A]
Agenerase (Amprenavir) [HIV]
Vistide (Cidofovir) [CMV retinitis]
Prezista (Darunavir) [HIV]
Rescriptor (Delavirdine) [HIV]
Videx (Didanosine) [HIV]
Sustiva (Efavirenz) [HIV]
Famvir (Famciclovir) [Herpes zoster; genital herpes]
Foscavir (Foscarnet) [CMV retinitis; HSV]
Cytovene (Ganciclovir) [CMV retinitis; CMV disease]
Crixivan (Indinavir) [HIV]
Epivir (Lamivudine) [HIV]
Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir) [HIV]
Selzentry (Mara viroc) [HIV]
Viracept (Nelfinavir) [HIV]
Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) [Influenza]
Isentress (Raltegravir) [HIV]
Virazole (Ribavirin) [Lower respiratory tract infections (infants); respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children]
Norvir (Ritonavir) [HIV]
Invirase (Saquinavir) [HIV]
Zerit (Stavudine) [HIV]
Viread (Tenofovir) [HIV]
Valtrex (Valacyclovir) [Herpes zoster; genital herpes]
Valcyte (Valganciclovir) [CMV retinitis]
Hivid (Zalcitabine) [HIV]
Relenza (Zanamivir) [Influenza]
Retrovir (Zidovudine) [HIV]

SiriusXM Radio Download: How to Fix It?

If SiriusXM download (updates) locks down your system don't fool with it. Don't bother calling SiriusXM either. They are clueless. Just take your car to your dealer and they will do a hard reset (master reset) to your system. Good luck.

Town of Holly Springs, NC: Newsletter (October 2014)

Ford cars and SiriusXM radio are like oil and water...they just don't mix

If you own a new Ford model, the likelihood that you have SiriusXM radio in your car is extremely high. Ford gives you three months free membership to SiriusXM radio when you purchase a new car model. Unfortunately, last Thursday (October 2) SiriusXM sent an update to their system sometimes early morning. The update created a bar on your radio screen similar to a loading bar you get on a computer when you download a file. The bar had a progress percent in the middle of it. That percent has been at 0% since last Thursday morning. The bar cannot be cancelled by the owner. Even if you try to restore your system to "factory conditions", that bar remains. It also locks down your radio. No sounds, no response for any buttons, no AM or FM radio stations...just nothing...no music, no news, no nothing. When you call SiriusXM the folks there are clueless. Don't waste your time. The technical department at SiriusXM claims that they will be working on fixing this thing. Right?! They are clueless. They will tell you that their "command Center" will be in touch with Ford folks to fix the connection. Fat chance for that to happen in the near future. SiriusXM will give $10 credits to keep you quit. We will keep monitoring this situation and report on it as it develops.

Warning: SiriusXM LOCKS YOUR RADIO

SIRIUSXM updates don't update and they will lock your radio and cannot use your radio for anything, no AM nor FM. No one at Sirius knows how to fix it and you end up replacing your radio on your own expense. Do not subscribe to SiriusXM. A lousy company to deal with.

SIRIUSXM LOCKED YOUR RADIO

It seems that SiriusXM radio is updating its signal, and during the update it is locking the car radio from any other information. In some cars the update bar remains on the radio for days locking up all the operation on the radio. For example, you cannot turn on or off your radio, you cannot hear any sounds, you cannot listen to AM or FM stations. In other words your radio becomes immobilized. When you call them for help you get the regular run around of " set your radio on channel 184 to send you a refresh signal", but the radio is locked and there is no way to set it to channel 184. You can try to cancel your account but that does not necessary unlock the radio. Do not subscribe to SIRIUSXM radio. They will hijack your radio.

Finger length and disease potential

A man with an index finger longer than his ring finger has a decrease risk for prostate cancer by one-third. A women with a ring finger longer than her index finger has twice the risk for developing osteoarthritis.

ALWADI's 12 Recipes with Tahini (Sesame Paste) [www.alwadi.com]

Treat your diabetes with this...and it is free

One of the least known treatment for diabetes is exposure to natural sun shine. Yes, the sun shine can reduce blood glucose level and acts in the same way as insulin in reducing blood glucose. This treatment can work for both types of diabetes, and many may find it necessary to reduce or even totally discontinue treatment with hypoglycemic medications. As always, consult with your physician concerning any medication modification as diabetes is a serious disease and can lead to blindness, kidney disease, or even death if not treated properly. Hypoglycemic medications should not be discontinued without the advise of a physician.