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A Case of the Measles Reported in Rockport

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Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit

Did you know?  A case of the measles was reported in Rockport – According to the Public Health Department, a visitor in Rockport turned out to have a case of the measles. They were said to have visited various places in Boston and Cambridge May 1st and on May 3rd, they visited The Pewter Shop and Sea Star Gift Shop, and Brothers’ Brew Coffee Shop. The Boston Globe reported, “On May 4, the tourist was back in Boston, at the Star Market in Copley Square and shopping along Newbury Street. By May 5 through Sunday, the visitor was at Massachusetts General Hospital. Health officials said patients and visitors at the hospital who may have been exposed will be notified by hospital administrators. Nespresso’s cafe on Newbury Street was closed yesterday by the public health department, scheduled to reopen today.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC,) the symptoms of measles generally occur 7 – 14 days after exposure. Measles is an acute viral respiratory illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC,) in 2000, measles was declared eliminated from the U.S., “the annual number of cases has ranged from a low of 37 in 2004 to a high of 667 in 2014. The majority of cases have been among people who are not vaccinated against measles. Measles cases in the United States occur as a result of importations by people who were infected while in other countries and from transmission that may occur from those importations. Measles is more likely to spread and cause outbreaks in U.S. communities where groups of people are unvaccinated.”
 See the ‘Fact sheet’ on Measles from the MA Public Health.
Symptoms of Measles – Symptoms generally appear 7 – 14 days after exposure.
  • High fever
  • Cough
  • Runny Nose
  • Watery Eyes

Two or three days after symptoms begin, tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth as an early sign of measles infection.

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Koplik spots

Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out.

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Measles Rash

Question? Call your primary care physician. Talk to your primary care physician about measles, and about vaccinations to help prevent the measles. If you think you may have been exposed, call your doctor.

Sources and More Information  –

GMG’s Kim Smith did a report on measles last year, including a survey asking people their opinion about vaccinating for measles prevention.  Here are the results – Out of 158 votes, 149 people (94.3%) chose this response – “All children should be vaccinated against the measles, regardless of their parent’s religious or political viewpoint (the only allowable exemptions are for health reasons).”

~ Wishing You the Best in Health,   Karen

 

Karen Pischke B.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N. Alumnus. Certified Hypnotherapist, Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Usui Reiki Teacher/Komyo Shihan. Owner/Founder of Dreamtime Wellness LLC.  Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit www.DreamtimeWellness.com. Find us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dreamtime-Wellness-/348619611849199

Disclaimer: This blog pro­vides gen­eral infor­ma­tion and dis­cus­sion about health and related sub­jects. The words and other con­tent pro­vided in this blog, and in any linked mate­ri­als, are not intended and should not be con­strued as med­ical advice. If the reader or any other per­son has a med­ical con­cern, he or she should con­sult with an appropriately licensed physi­cian or other health care worker. Never dis­re­gard pro­fes­sional med­ical advice or delay in seek­ing it because of some­thing you have read on this blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a med­ical emer­gency, call your doc­tor or 911 immediately. The views expressed on this blog and web­site have no rela­tion to those of any academic, hospital, practice or other insti­tu­tion with which the authors are affiliated.

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Florence Nightingale Day Contest to Celebrate Cape Ann Nurses

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In Honor of Florence Nightingale Day, Dreamtime Wellness LLC is celebrating nurses everywhere today. Happy Nurse’s Week to all my nurse family, friends and colleagues! ‘Friend’ a Nurse Today! They’ll be glad you did. 🙂

Whether you are an Advanced Practice Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Nurse’s Aid, you touch the lives and hearts of many. We Appreciate You!

Special Contest for Cape Ann Nurses – My last job as a nurse in critical care was in the ICU at Addison Gilbert Hospital, Gloucester MA. Since I live and work on Cape Ann, I have a special fondness for the nurses there.

Nominate a Cape Ann Nurse TODAY  – Tell us why you are nominating them. All nominees will be entered into a Raffle for a FREE Reiki Session. You can nominate in the comments below, on Dreamtime Wellness FB page, or anonymously by emailing me at – info@DreamtimeWellness.com

It’s a WIN – WIN  Both you and the winning nurse will win! Contest begins today. Drawing for the winner will be held at 7 pm tomorrow night. You can nominate as many nurses as you like. The only requirement is that the nurse lives and/or work on Cape Ann.

Let the Contest Begin!

Reiki (ray-kee) involves a light touch that creates a quick relaxing experience for mind and body. Because of its gentle nature, Reiki is currently offered in hospitals, rehabilitation, pain management, cancer centers, nursing homes and other healthcare settings for the purpose of relaxation, pain and stress relief. Offering Reiki has been part of my professional nursing practice since 1999, including offering Reiki at North Shore Medical Center, Addison Gilbert Hospital, Golden Living Gloucester, Northeast Healthcare, Lahey Healthcare, Mass General and Tufts Medical Center. Feel free to contact me for more information and supportive research citations for evidence-based practice.

Best in Health,   Karen

 

Karen Pischke B.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N. Alumnus. Certified Hypnotherapist, Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Usui Reiki Teacher/Komyo Shihan. Owner/Founder of Dreamtime Wellness LLC.  Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit www.DreamtimeWellness.com. Find us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dreamtime-Wellness-/348619611849199

Disclaimer: This blog pro­vides gen­eral infor­ma­tion and dis­cus­sion about health and related sub­jects. The words and other con­tent pro­vided in this blog, and in any linked mate­ri­als, are not intended and should not be con­strued as med­ical advice. If the reader or any other per­son has a med­ical con­cern, he or she should con­sult with an appropriately licensed physi­cian or other health care worker. Never dis­re­gard pro­fes­sional med­ical advice or delay in seek­ing it because of some­thing you have read on this blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a med­ical emer­gency, call your doc­tor or 911 immediately. The views expressed on this blog and web­site have no rela­tion to those of any academic, hospital, practice or other insti­tu­tion with which the authors are affiliated.

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Post Graduate Program for Yoga Teachers

“Let the practice speak for itself” – Baron Baptiste

You’ll notice our schedule doesn’t list who is teaching what class. Why is that?

It’s because we believe in giving you space for your own growth. Like dining in a fine restaurant, we believe that your attention should be on your own experience, not on the staff. We keep it simple, strong, and no frills. You know that whatever class you can get to will give you a consistently excellent practice. That isn’t by accident – it’s by design, and it works.

“Let the students have their practice” – Baron Baptiste

At CAPY our teaching team is dedicated to leading a time tested practice, to inspiring you, and to supporting you in your growth on the mat. Sometimes we bring in new poses, or a new little sequence, but mostly we give you the space to measure your own progress in a familiar flow. Teachers are only human and it can be quite a challenge to rein in our personalities and to keep our eyes on the prize of a clean flow. But, ultimately we are only messengers, and our mission is to keep that message clear.

If you want to be a successful yoga teacher – not a popular teacher, that’s different, but a SUCCESSFUL one – you have to get brave and get yourself out of the way.

 

At Cape Ann Power Yoga we have developed a program to support both experienced and novice teachers in finding that space in their teaching. Our Post Graduate Program will benefit teachers of all levels. Teaching yoga these days can be a lonely and competitive experience; we are offering a haven from all that. This is an opportunity to talk about teaching, to hear what works and what doesn’t, to mature your own teaching, and to enjoy all this in a non competitive environment.

Post Graduate Program

All participants will have an opportunity to teach the Thursday night 7:30-8:30 class at CAPY with the guidance of Hayley Haberman. After the class Hayley will give supportive and educational feedback for the benefit of the whole group. Elizabeth will lead three Wednesday night trainings during the program.

  • Experienced teachers can enjoy community and conversation in a positive atmosphere.
  • Newer teachers will continue to strengthen their skills and hone their listening.
  • Recent graduates have an opportunity to test their wings in a supportive setting.
  • 21 CEU for maintaining your Yoga Alliance registration.

Go to our website to see the nuts and bolts, email us with any questions, and then sign up!

The program starts June 1 and is limited to 12 participants.

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Celebrating Nurses Week – Special Offerings May 6 – 12th.

Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit

Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit

Happy Nurse’s Week!

Celebrating family, friends neighbors and colleagues in nursing – 

  • Nearly 3.4 million registered nurses in the United States constitute our nation’s largest health care profession
  • Registered nurses meet the different and emerging health care needs of the American population in a wide range of settings.
  • Nurses have been voted the most trusted profession in America in Gallup’s annual survey, ranking professions for their honesty and ethics
  • 81%  of Americans believe nurses’ honesty and ethical standards are either “high” or “very high.”
  • It is the 11th time nurses have been voted the most trusted profession.

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Special Offering for Nurses at Dreamtime Wellness™ – ‘Giving Back’ to Those That Give So Much.

During Nurse’s Week – FOB Nurses SAVE MORE. Mention this post and SAVE $30 off any Reiki or Hypnosis Session, Reiki Training or Gift Certificate Purchased During Nurses Week. Gift yourself or give a nurse you know a gift of relaxation! Email for details – info@dreamtimewellness.com

Share Your Nursing Story and Enter a Raffle for a FREE Reiki Session – Share your nursing story in the comments here on on Dreamtime Wellness FB page and enter into the raffle. Drawing to be health 5/13.

CEU Lecture for Nurses – Thursday. May 19th at Hathorne Hill. Danvers MA. Introduction to Reiki Ryoho: Japanese Healing Method/Art in Mainstream Healthcare. $5.00 Donation to Danvers Kiwanis. Pre-Approved 1.o Ceu for Nurses, Case Managers and Social Workers. To Register – Call or Email PamelaWall, Marketing Director at Hathor Hill. Registration begins at 4:45 pm with an interactive and informative lecture from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

Celebrate the Nurses in Your Life!

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Treetop’s Moving & Expanding: Celebrate with our May Special! 10 classes for $99

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We are happy to announce we will be moving and expanding to a beautiful new space located on Pond Rd. right behind the new Common Crow Natural Market.

Highlights of this new location will include:

  • A larger studio with natural light and beautiful new hardwood floors
  • An additional secondary studio with high ceilings, providing the opportunity for more specialty workshops, yoga trainings, and classes
  • FREE PARKING
  • A sunny and open reception area with expanded retail shop and more!

This upgrade will provide more space for not only Treetop, but also for our sister business, The Well for Integrative Medicine, which will be located right next door. We will be the hub of health and wellness on Cape Ann and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. For updates and pictures of our progress, be sure to follow us on Instagram & and Like us on Facebook.

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