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Lisa Copen, Founder of Rest Ministries which serves the chronically ill, shares about mothering, illness, ministry and more.Archive for United States
Alternative Medicine Resources – Talking to Your Doctor
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If you are interested in trying an alternative treatment like acupuncture or chiropractic or herbal remedies the important thing is to do our research wisely. About 36% of Americans use some form of alternative medicine or treatment according to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine.
To find a professional, the National Library of Medicine has a search engine where you can type in a specific treatment, an organzation, or a name, to find referrals in your area.
The National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine also has a variety of fact sheets that can help you think about the issues to consider and questions to ask. For many patients, knowing how to bring up the topic with his or her doctor can be difficult. There is a fact sheet called, “Tips for Talking With Your Health Care Providers About CAM.”
Other fact sheets include:
- Are You Considering Using CAM?
- Selecting a CAM Practitioner
- CAM Use and Children
- Tips for Talking With Your Health Care Providers About CAM
- Paying for CAM Treatment
- Evaluating Web-Based Health Resources
- Health Fraud Awareness (FDA)
About Herbal and Dietary Supplements
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The “Dispensary of Hope” Offers Medications
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Every time we hear about medications being distributed for free at low cost it seems we don’t qualify. But I still believe that if you need the medications, you should continue to pursue every resource you hear about because you never know when you may find the service that works for you!
Perhaps The Dispensary of Hope could be one of your options (Don’t you love that name? I kind of wish that was Rest Ministries tag line, “The Dispensary of Hope.) This organization is “a young and growing not-for-profit network of prescription drug contributors, collection and distribution sites, and dispensing medical centers – all designed to assist people who can’t afford needed drugs (income below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines) and lack the insurance to cover them.”
They even have a mail-order pharmacy to provide direct patient access to assistance programs.
According to them, about 1,000 medical practices in the U.S. donate drug samples that otherwise would be destroy (worth tens of millions of dollars) . They are donated to a 30-location med dispensary system and this system hands out 100,000 prescriptions a year to low-income patients.
For details see “How it Works” at their web site. They also have a blog with M-F posts from guest bloggers. With the USA’s healthcare reform on the table, you will find some interesting information here including a recent post, Increasing Medicaid Enrollment + Doctor Shortage + Fewer Docs taking Medicaid = Tough times for those in need.
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Do You Live in Australia? Got Pain?
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Check out the Pain is Not Invisible Project of Australia! It’s sponsored by the Chronic Pain Australia Association which incorporated in 2006.
It’s estimated about 1 in 5 Australians live with chronic pain.
If you are one of them, you can register if you deal with chronic pain.
Very cool! Wish we had this in the USA.
What Really Matters on the 4th of July?
In just a few minutes it will be the 4th of July here in the USA. The biggest news in San Diego is that you are not allowed to drink beer or any alcoholic beverages on the beach, but you can float in the ocean water and drink. I asked my husband, “So what does that mean? All the drinking dads will say, ‘Sure, hon, I’ll watch the kids swim’ and then there will be a bunch of drinking out on the water by people who can’t even swim?” A lifeguard’s nightmare for sure.
I tried to think of what ministries or highlights I could share with you that may be of interest on this important day. Here are some I think you may find an interest in. Don’t miss the video at the end. It’s about 5-minutes but wonderful.
Unite the USA is a ministry of Carrie Beth and Stacie Stoelting, sisters who are dear friends of mine who have an amazing amount of energy for all the ministries they have, including Bright Light Ministry.
The Western center for Law & Policy is the nonprofit organization by one of our best friends, Dean Broyles. (We’re actually spending the 4th with him and his wife and kids.) You may be interested in their monthly newsletter that describe the religious rights cases he is fighting (and winning!). Last month Dean received national press attention when a case of a pastor being told by San Diego county that he needed a permit to have small group Bible studies in his home became national news. (The county dropped the case.)
Christian Military Fellowship is an association of believers who are committed to encouraging Men and Women in the United States Armed Forces, and their families, to love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. We are an indigenous ministry serving all elements of that society including all military services, all ranks, family members, civilian employees, all Christian denominations and traditions. Within the military society, our members, staff and constituents work to introduce people to Jesus Christ and help Christians to grow in faith.
Christian Military Wife Central is also a great site for women who can support one another during these difficult times.
Call 2 Fall is an effort to remind Christians of the scripture, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14). They are asking Christians all over the country to fall on their knees and kneel at least 3 to 5 minutes before the Lord wherever they may gather that day. Find out why our nation needs to fall to our knees.
In God We Trust Free Patriotic Christian Flash Movie We’ve all heard how our founding fathers had a deep belief in Christ, but have you actually read some of their quotations lately? This video is a wonderful, goose-bumpy-feeling reminder of why the USA is blessed and why we should fall to our knees.
Happy 4th of July. I know many of you may be at home alone today and may not feel very “happy” but we do have much to be grateful for. I never like to comfort myself by thinking there is someone worse off than myself, but do remember today, that even if you are mad about your health insurance, frustrated with the government, or annoyed with your pastor, you have been give the gift of freedom to speak out about it and not end up in prison because of it. We have much to be grateful for.
Blessings,
Lisa
$500 Scholarship for Student Who Uses a Wheelchair
Do you or someone you know use a wheelchair? The AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship is a program AmeriGlide offers to full time college students who use wheelchairs.
Their goal is to help provide financial assistance for books or other school related supplies to deserving mobility challenged students.
This $500 scholarship is available twice a year for the Fall and Spring Semesters.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled at an accredited two or four year college
- Must use a manual or electric wheelchair
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must complete application and submit response to essay question by July 31, 2009
- Must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa
Application for Instructions
- Application must be completed no later than July 31, 2009. For mailed applications, they must be post marked by July 31, 2009.
- Essays must be submitted as part of the online application form, have a minimum of 500 words, and be submitted in English.
- You can submit up to two character references from your teacher or any other non-related third party. After you complete the application, you will receive a confirmation email that provides further instructions about submitting your references.
This Years Essay Question
Please choose only one of the following essay questions:
- What area of your school do you think would benefit from improved accessibility and how would you improve it?
- What area of your school do you feel has excellent accessibility and why?