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What you need to know about Ebola Virus

  

News about Ebola virus infecting one person or the other has been on the increase now, so I decided to share with you facts about Ebola virus, it is so disheartening that this Ebola virus just came out of the blues and people have been dying as a result of contacting it.
How does a person contract Ebola?

"They usually acquire it from close contact with blood and body fluids, and that means someone coughs in your face, you handle a body or you look after someone and don't have ideal infection-control methods. You get the virus on your hands, you touch your nose, your mouth."

What symptoms do Ebola patients show?

"It looks like the flu: fever, headache, sore throat, muscle aches and pains. That's in the first few days. And then vomiting, diarrhea and the really serious part of the illness — that is the hemorrhage part — really doesn't occur until toward the end of the first week."

Once a patient is hemorrhaging, can he or she be saved?

"It all depends on the quality of medical care. Most Ebola outbreaks have occurred in villages, in mission hospitals where essentially they have a very poor level of health care and very poor infection control methods. The mortality rate in this outbreak ... is about 60 per cent. So you can survive. The better the care, more likely you are to survive but there's no antibiotic or anti-viral agent to treat this disease."

Why has this outbreak been so bad?

"First, there's a lot of cross-border travel. Whereas most other outbreaks have been isolated in the middle of virtually nowhere. Also, people in these countries don't trust the government. They don't believe in the infection. They hide their cases. If someone dies, they take [the body] home. And unfortunately the funeral procedures where you touch the body, and handle the body, markedly increases your risk. These cases are now more in central areas, cities rather than tiny villages. All of those reasons I think have compounded to make this a much greater outbreak."

Challenges of Ebola Prevention

Ebola prevention in Africa presents many challenges. Because the identity and location of the animal host of Ebola virus are unknown, there are few established primary Ebola prevention measures.

If cases of Ebola do appear, current social and economic conditions often favor the spread of an epidemic within healthcare facilities; therefore, healthcare providers must be able to recognize a case of Ebola should one appear. They must also have the capability to perform Ebola diagnostic tests and be ready to employ practical Ebola isolation precautions or barrier nursing techniques. These techniques include:

• The use of infection-control measures, including complete sterilization of equipment
• The isolation of patients with Ebola hemorrhagic fever from contact with unprotected people
• The wearing of protective clothing, such as masks, gloves, gowns, and goggles.

Never Give Up

Have you given up on yourself, have people told you,you are incapable of doing anything. Have you gotten to the stage where all hope seems lost, then it is time to start over again.

Have you given up on your dreams and goals in life.I want to tell you, you can start afresh again, you can dream again.Do not let people determine the outcome of your life.You can become who you want to be if you put your mind on it 

Here are some few examples of people who did not give up on themselves:

• Oprah Winfrey: Most people know Oprah as one of the most iconic faces on TV as well as one of the richest and most successful women in the world. Oprah faced a hard road to get to that position, however, enduring a rough and often abusive childhood as well as numerous career setbacks including being fired from her job as a television reporter because she was "unfit for television." Inspite of the setbacks, that did not deter her from achieving her goals.
• Winston Churchill: Churchill struggled in school and failed the sixth grade. After school he faced many years of political failures, as he was defeated in every election for public office until he finally became the Prime Minister at the ripe old age of 62.
• Thomas Edison: In his early years, teachers told Edison he was "too stupid to learn anything." Work was no better, as he was fired from his first two jobs for not being productive enough. Even as an inventor, Edison made 10,000 unsuccessful attempts at inventing the light bulb. Of course, all those unsuccessful attempts finally resulted in the design that worked.
• Harrison Ford: In his first film, Ford was told by the movie execs that he simply didn't have what it takes to be a star. Today, with numerous hits under his belt, iconic portrayals of characters like Han Solo and Indiana Jones, and a career that stretches decades, Ford can proudly show that he does, in fact, have what it takes.
• Stan Smith: This tennis player was rejected from even being a lowly ball boy for a Davis Cup tennis match because event organizers felt he was too clumsy and uncoordinated. Smith went on to prove them wrong, showcasing his not-so-clumsy skills by winning Wimbledon, U. S. Open and eight Davis Cups.

Take that step of faith and dream again, do not be moved by what people say about you, their words are just stepping stones to your breakthroughs in life.If people do not talk about you, you will not know your weakness and your strength. These people who I mentioned use their weaknesses in becoming who they are today, they did not relent on themselves despite the setbacks they faced, they mustered courage to keep on trying and trying until they got their desires.Always keep in mind that it is normal to face challenges but the ultimate goal is overcoming them in the long run.Challenges are to strengthen you and not to break you.

DONT EVER EVER GIVE UP, LOVE YOU ALL.

GRACE: GOD IN THE RACE

GRACE: GOD IN THE RACE

Have you ever allowed God to be the centerpiece of your life. Is he in the race of your life or you are using all your strength, muscle, energy to make things work on your own accord.
If we keep on striving we would end up stressed out at the end of the day.
The bible says it is not of him that willeth or runneth but God that sheweth mercy, you can put all your energy in doing something but at the end of the day it seems you have overworked yourself.
Allow God to be in the race of your life, ask him to direct you on what to do per time.
We human beings tend to neglect God because we feel He is too big to hear us, the father wants to hear you, he wants a father-child relationship with you. He has been waiting patiently for that day for you to call on him.
Paul said in the bible''I am what I am by His Grace'', can you boldly testify of that or you are using your energy to make things work for you.
Let God be in the race of your life and everything will work out perfectly for you.
Love you all, have a blessed weekend.

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Oral Hygiene

What is Good Oral Hygiene
Good oral hygiene results in a mouth that looks and smells healthy. This means:

• Your teeth are clean and free of debris
• Gums are pink and do not hurt or bleed when you brush or floss
• Bad breath is not a constant problem

If your gums do hurt or bleed while brushing or flossing, or you are experiencing persistent bad breath, see your dentist. Any of these conditions may indicate a problem.

Your dentist or can help you learn good oral hygiene techniques and can help point out areas of your mouth that may require extra attention during brushing and flossing.

How is Good Oral Hygiene Practiced?
Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Healthy teeth not only enable you to look and feel good, they make it possible to eat and speak properly. Good oral health is important to your overall well-being.

Daily preventive care, including proper brushing and flossing, will help stop problems before they develop and is much less painful, expensive, and worrisome than treating conditions that have been allowed to progress.

In between regular visits to the dentist, there are simple steps that each of us can take to greatly decrease the risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease and other dental problems. These include:

• Brushing thoroughly twice a day and flossing daily
• Eating a balanced diet and limiting snacks between meals
• Using dental products that contain fluoride, including toothpaste
• Rinsing with a fluoride mouthrinse if your dentist tells you to
• Making sure that your children under 12 drink fluoridated water or take a fluoride supplement if they live in a non-fluoridated area.