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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Know more about Delta variant AND COVID-19 symptoms

This is my fifth posts on COVID19. Data indicate that Delta is 40-60% more transmissible than Alpha and almost twice as transmissible as the original Wuhan strain of SARS-CoV-2.

With the Delta variant now driving surges of COVID-19 cases worldwide, researchers are examining whether it's causing different symptoms from earlier variants and how it's experienced by vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

Severe breakthrough infections of COVID-19 remain uncommon, but a growing number of Americans are testing positive after being fully vaccinated, with some describing symptoms unlike those that marked earlier COVID waves.

"I started having flu-like symptoms Saturday night and went to the doctor this morning," Senator Lindsey Graham tweeted earlier this month, adding that he felt "like I have a sinus infection and suffered "mild symptoms." He thought that without the vaccine, "it would have been a lot worse."

Few described having COVID as similar to a "sinus infection" earlier in the pandemic. U.S. scientists have been examining whether fully vaccinated people experience different symptoms if they do come down with "breakthrough" infections caused by the variant, compared to earlier versions but have not yet issued any findings. The Delta variant is currently causing about 94% of the COVID cases in the U.S.

COVID-19 symptoms changing

One study suggests the symptoms may be evolving. The COVID Symptom Study, backed by the health science company ZOE in the U.S. and United Kingdom, has been collecting data on symptoms from millions of people and keeping a list of the most common symptoms reported by those who contracted COVID and were fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated or unvaccinated.

Nearly 74% of fully vaccinated contributors to the company's smartphone app reported having a runny nose when they had COVID, according to a video by one of the study's lead researchers posted in late July, as Delta variant cases were spiking in both countries. Headache, sneezing, sore throat, and loss of smell rounded out the rest of the top five symptoms for fully vaccinated people who contracted COVID.

Missing from that top-five list was coughing or shortness of breath, which were among the most frequently reported signs of COVID-19 early in the pandemic, before vaccines were available. A runny nose and sneezing were not commonly reported in initial cases.

However, not all recent studies of the Delta variant have turned up differences between cases in vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

The CDC's investigation of the outbreak in Massachusetts, which led to the discovery that fully vaccinated people with COVID had as much virus in their nose as the unvaccinated, documented "cough, headache, sore throat, myalgia, and fever" as the most common symptoms among 274 cases of fully vaccinated people who reported symptoms.

In the U.K., health authorities recently said the prevalence of "classic" symptoms — fever, cough, fatigue, and headache — among all cases of COVID-19 actually "appears to have increased in June and July 2021," when the Delta variant began to dominate most cases there.

"In terms of the symptoms that we see that are different between vaccinated versus unvaccinated individuals, the symptoms really remained the same," says Dr. Jack O'Horo, a critical care and infectious diseases specialist at the Mayo Clinic.

"We're still looking at initially cold-type symptoms like cough and fever. And people who have more severe infections, pneumonia-type infection symptoms," said O'Horo.

Severe infection

Probably not. Public health officials say breakthrough infections resulting in a hospitalization or death are still unlikely.

From January through June, the CDC estimated an average of 3.2% of hospitalized cases and deaths among adults overall involved fully vaccinated people, a finding similar to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey that found less than 3% of COVID-related deaths occurred among those who were fully vaccinated in many states.

But as cases spike among unvaccinated people, the number of severe breakthrough infections seems to be climbing, especially among those with serious underlying conditions. In June, the CDC found that 16% of hospitalized cases and 22% of deaths in June occurred in fully vaccinated people, in a preliminary analysis of data sampled from its COVID-NET surveillance system.

Louisiana entrepreneur Angelle Mosley, who died at 33 in late July, was among the 0.0009% of vaccinated Americans whose breakthrough COVID cases prove fatal. Her mother told CBS News that her weight was a factor in her death.

"It's very important for every single person who's been vaccinated to know, if you have other medical conditions, the vaccine doesn't protect from those becoming an issue or causing a problem," said CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus. "While the vaccines may give you some protection, it's not enough to overcome the medical issues or the lack of a very strong immune system, unfortunately."

For many, advanced age also plays a role. "These hospitalized cases include many adults age 65 years and older; given the high vaccination coverage in this age group (>75%), these numbers still indicate vaccines are very effective," Jade Fulce, a spokesperson for the CDC, said in an email.

vaccination still keeping me from getting severe COVID

Almost certainly, although preliminary findings from the U.K. and Utah, as well as a multistate network of hospitals, that must still be peer reviewed, do suggest that vaccine effectiveness against severe disease may decline by a few percentage points over time and in the face of the variant.

But that shouldn't stop people from getting their shots, doctors say.

"Right now, the majority of cases where we are seeing positive with COVID-19 are the unvaccinated. Period," said Agus.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Save money and eat healthy in 2021

Eat healthy and save money

This is my new article on saving money and eating healthy. In this post you will get new idea to eat healthy on budget. Lentils are a delicious, low-cost substitute for meat; they cook quickly and can be used in a wide variety of dishes.

Why to eat lentils?

Lentils can be an important part of a healthy eating plan for people who are following a vegetarian diet, looking to lose weight, reduce cholesterol, or manage diabetes.

•Lentils are high in fiber and protein. They are a good source of folate, potassium and iron. They are also naturally low in fat and sodium.

•Lentils are a part of the Meat and Alternatives food group in Canada's Food Guide. One Food Guide serving of lentils is ¾ cup (175 mL). That's about the size of a tennis ball.

•Dried lentils have no sodium (salt) but canned lentils do. Reduce the sodium by draining and rinsing canned lentils under cold, running water.

Different type of Lentils

Lentils come in different sizes, colors, and shapes. They may be whole, split into halves, dried or canned. People from South Asia generally refer to lentils as dahl, a type of stew. Experiment with different types of lentils in your favorite dishes. Which of these lentils do you want to try?

•Red lentils

•French lentils (grayish-brown)

•Yellow lentils

•Beluga lentils (black)

How to save money when buying

Dried lentils often cost less than canned ones. However, canned lentils are still a good buy and can save you a lot of time. Just open the can, rinse for a few minutes and add them to your dish.

Compare brand name, no name and bulk store prices. If you have room to store them, buy extra canned or dried lentils when they are on sale.

Healthy Cooking idea

•Canned lentils are already cooked. Just rinse well and they are ready to use.

•For dried lentils, lay flat on a cookie sheet and pick out any stones. Then rinse and simmer in low-sodium broth or water for 20-30 minutes, until tender.

•Dried lentils can double in size when cooking, so be sure to use a large pot or pan. Add 1 tsp (5 mL) of oil to prevent foam from forming.

•When cooked, green and French (brown) lentils keep their shape. The other varieties, such as red and yellow lentils, and split lentils, will become soft, like a puree. These are great for soups, dips or even baby food.

•Seasoning ideas: cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and vegetables such as onions, carrots and celery. Don't add tomatoes, vinegar or other acids to the dish until the lentils are cooked. Acidic foods slow down the cooking process.

•Try lentils as a side dish (puréed, whole or combined with vegetables) or in salads, soups and stews.

•1 cup (250 mL) of dried lentils will produce 2.5 cups (625 mL) of cooked whole lentils or 2 cups (500 mL) of cooked split lentils.

Five healthy recipes with lentils

1. Basic lentil side dish

New to cooking lentils? Give this a try. Use French (brown) or whole green lentils because they keep their shape after they are cooked.

•Remove any stones from dried lentils, then rinse and drain.

•In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil. Sauté one of each: diced onion, garlic clove, carrot and stalk of celery.

•Add dried lentils and water or broth to pot. For every 1 cup (250 mL) of lentils, add 4 cups (1 L) of water or broth.

•Cook over high heat until lentils come to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until lentils are tender but not falling apart. Add extra water or broth as needed. Enjoy!

•If you are using canned lentils, simply rinse and add to sautéed vegetables until the dish is hot.

2. Dahl

•Dahl is type of pureed lentil stew and is a classic South Asian side dish (also spelled daal, dal, daahl).

•There are many types of dahl. It is often made into a purée with lentils, onions, tomatoes, and seasoning (such as curry powder, turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder or Garam masala).

•Try it with curry dishes, chapatti or naan bread.

Try this recipe: Red lentil daal

3. Make meat go farther

Add fibre and save money by replacing some of the meat in recipes (like in meatloaf or meat sauce) with puréed lentils. Use them to thicken soups and stews as well. Here's how:

•In a medium sized pot, over medium heat, combine 1 1/3 cups (375 mL) of lentils and 4 cups (1 L) of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, then simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat and purée in a blender. Makes 3 cups (750 mL) cooked lentils.

•Store purée in fridge for 5-7 days. If using canned lentils, store for 3-4 days.

•Freeze extra purée in ice cube trays. Once frozen, transfer cubes to freezer bags, which makes it easier to defrost only the amount you need. Freeze for up to 3 months.

4. Quick lentil lunches

•For a satisfying meal, add canned lentils to homemade soups and low-sodium canned vegetable soups

•Make a lentil salad with leftover rice, pasta, quinoa, bulgur or couscous. Add fresh, frozen or leftover veggies. Season with your favourite salad dressing. Or try brown rice, lentils, frozen edamame or corn, chopped bell pepper, olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.

•Add canned lentils to prepared pasta sauce. Toss into cooked pasta with frozen mixed veggies.

Try this: Quinoa and lentil pilaf

5. Tasty lentil and veggie tostados

A tostado is a tortilla with toppings (beans, meats, cheese) that is broiled until crispy (like an open-faced sandwich). They are simple to make and kids can help too.

•Lay small corn tortillas (25 cm or 8 inch) on a baking sheet.

•Spread cooked and mashed red lentils over tortillas.

•Top with diced veggies and a sprinkle of shredded cheese.

•Baked until cheese melts. Serve hot.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Eat or not eat Organic food?

Conventional vs. organic Food

After reading this article you will find more info about eating organic food in 2017. On one hand, you have a conventionally grown apple. On the other, you have one that's organic. Both apples are firm, shiny and red. Both provide vitamins and fiber, and both are free of fat, sodium and cholesterol. Which should you choose? Get the facts before you shop.

Conventional vs. organic farming

The word "organic" refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution.

Farmers who grow organic produce don't use conventional methods to fertilize and control weeds. Examples of organic farming practices include using natural fertilizers to feed soil and plants, and using crop rotation or mulch to manage weeds.

Organic or not? Check the label

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established an organic certification program that requires all organic foods to meet strict government standards. These standards regulate how such foods are grown, handled and processed.

Any product labeled as organic must be USDA certified. Only producers who sell less than $5,000 a year in organic foods are exempt from this certification; however, they're still required to follow the USDA's standards for organic foods.

If a food bears a USDA Organic label, it means it's produced and processed according to the USDA standards. The seal is voluntary, but many organic producers use it.

Products certified 95 percent or more organic may display this USDA seal.

Products that are completely organic — such as fruits, vegetables, eggs or other single-ingredient foods — are labeled 100 percent organic and can carry the USDA seal. Foods that have more than one ingredient, such as breakfast cereal, can use the USDA organic seal plus the following wording, depending on the number of organic ingredients:

•100 percent organic. To use this phrase, products must be either completely organic or made of all organic ingredients.

•Organic. Products must be at least 95 percent organic to use this term.

Products that contain at least 70 percent organic ingredients may say "made with organic ingredients" on the label, but may not use the seal. Foods containing less than 70 percent organic ingredients can't use the seal or the word "organic" on their product labels. They can include the organic items in their ingredient list, however.

Do 'organic' and 'natural' mean the same thing?

No, "natural" and "organic" are not interchangeable terms. You may see "natural" and other terms such as "all natural," "free-range" or "hormone-free" on food labels. These descriptions must be truthful, but don't confuse them with the term "organic." Only foods that are grown and processed according to USDA organic standards can be labeled organic

Organic food: Is it more nutritious?

Probably not, but the answer isn't yet clear. A recent study examined the past 50 years' worth of scientific articles about the nutrient content of organic and conventional foods. The researchers concluded that organically and conventionally produced foodstuffs are not significantly different in their nutrient content.

Organic food: Other considerations

Many factors influence the decision to choose organic food. Some people choose organic food because they prefer the taste. Yet others opt for organic because of concerns such as:

•Pesticides. Conventional growers use synthetic pesticides to protect their crops from molds, insects and diseases. When farmers spray pesticides, this can leave residue on produce. Organic farmers use insect traps, careful crop selection (disease-resistant varieties), predator insects or beneficial microorganisms instead to control crop-damaging pests. Some people buy organic food to limit their exposure to these residues. Organic produce typically carries significantly fewer pesticide residues than does conventional produce. However, residues on most products — both organic and nonorganic — don't exceed government safety thresholds.

•Food additives. Organic regulations ban or severely restrict the use of food additives, processing aids (substances used during processing, but not added directly to food) and fortifying agents commonly used in nonorganic foods, including preservatives, artificial sweeteners, colorings and flavorings, and monosodium glutamate.

•Environment. Some people buy organic food for environmental reasons. Organic farming practices are designed to benefit the environment by reducing pollution and conserving water and soil quality.

Are there downsides to buying organic?

One common concern with organic food is cost. Organic foods typically cost more than do their conventional counterparts. Higher prices are due, in part, to more-expensive farming practices.

Because organic fruits and vegetables aren't treated with waxes or preservatives, they may spoil faster. Also, some organic produce may look less than perfect — odd shapes, varying colors or smaller sizes. However, organic foods must meet the same quality and safety standards as those of conventional foods.

Food safety tips

Whether you go totally organic or opt to mix conventional and organic foods, be sure to keep these tips in mind:

•Select a variety of foods from a variety of sources. This will give you a better mix of nutrients and reduce your likelihood of exposure to a single pesticide.

•Buy fruits and vegetables in season when possible. To get the freshest produce, ask your grocer what day new produce arrives. Or buy food from your local farmers market.

•Read food labels carefully. Just because a product says it's organic or contains organic ingredients doesn't necessarily mean it's a healthier alternative. Some organic products may still be high in sugar, salt, fat or calories.

•Wash and scrub fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water. Washing helps remove dirt, bacteria and traces of chemicals from the surface of fruits and vegetables. Not all pesticide residues can be removed by washing, though. You can also peel fruits and vegetables, but peeling can mean losing some fiber and nutrients

Friday, May 28, 2021

Know more about all the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine (ingredients, side effect and how it work) Part 4

This is my fourth blog on COVID19 vaccine. In this one, I will give you more information about Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

The Janssen COVID-19 vaccine (Ad26.COV2.S) is use to prevent COVID-19. This disease is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).The vaccine is approved for people who are 18 years of age and older. Its safety and effectiveness in people younger than 18 years of age have not yet been establish. Health Canada authorized this vaccine with conditions on March 5, 2021, under the interim order respecting the importation, sale and advertising of drugs for use in relation to COVID-19.

Ingredients

Medicinal ingredient

adenovirus vector vaccine

Non-medicinal ingredients

2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HBCD)

citric acid monohydrate

ethanol

hydrochloric acid

polysorbate-80

sodium chloride

sodium hydroxide

trisodium citrate dehydrate

water for injection

How it works

Viral vector-based vaccines use a harmless virus, such as an adenovirus, as a delivery system. This “vector” virus is not the virus that causes COVID-19. Adenoviruses are among the viruses that can cause the common cold. There are many different types of adenoviruses, and many have been used as delivery systems for other vector-based vaccines for decades.

When a person is given the vaccine, the vector virus contained within the vaccine produces the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19. This rotein will not make you sick. It does its job and goes away.

Through this process, the body is able to build a strong immune response against the spike protein without exposing you to the virus that causes COVID-19.

How it’s given

A single 0.5mL dose of the vaccine is given by injection into the muscle of the arm.

Based on studies in about 43,000 participants, the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine was 66% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 disease beginning 2 weeks after vaccination. Immunity develops over time. You won’t develop significant protection against COVID-19 for at least 2 weeks.

Possible side effects

In general, the side effects observed during the clinical trials are similar to what you might have with other vaccines. The side effects that followed vaccine administration in clinical trials were mild or moderate. They included things like pain at the site of injection, body chills, feeling tired and feeling feverish.

These are common side effects of vaccines and do not pose a risk to health.

As with all vaccines, there’s a chance that there will be a serious side effect, but these are rare. A serious side effect might be something like an allergic reaction. Speak with your health professional about any serious allergies or other health conditions you may have before you receive this vaccine.

Health Canada has conducted a rigorous scientific review of the available medical evidence to assess the safety of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. No major safety concerns have been identified in the data that we reviewed

How to Give a Gift of Love to your Father without spending any money

Free Father days Gift ideas

In the USA, UK and Canada - Fathers' Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June since being made a national holiday in 1966. In Australia and New Zealand, fathers are honored the first Sunday in September. Other countries celebrate fathers throughout the year. This year father day is on. Sunday, June 20, 2021

How to Give a Gift of Love to your Father without spending any dime

History of Father Day

The origin of Father’s Day actually dates back to the early twentieth century. The original idea was to be able to honor all the single dads, the same way all of the mothers were being honored with Mother's Day. The overall tradition has been said to originate from Spokane Washington by a young

lady by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd. She was sitting in church listening to a sermon dedicated to Mother’s Day when she thought of the great idea. This young lady was actually raised by her father, who was a veteran of the Civil War, after her mother had passed while giving birth to their sixth child. She began to think about all that her father had done for her and the family over the years and realized how special to her that her father really was. Even through all of the hardships and doubts he was able to raise all the children by himself. She also came to realize that he was actually a very dedicated, generous, and loving man that had never asked for anything in return. Because of the fact that her dad's birthday was actually in June Mrs. Dodd decided to hold the very first Father’s Day June 19, 1910.

However, it was originally intended for June fifth, which was her father's actual birthday but, she did not have enough time to prepare the festivities. There are other people in the US that actually credit Mrs. Charles Clayton of West Virginia and not Mrs. Dodd for the idea of Father’s day. However, even today most history books still give the credit to Mrs. Dodd.

Today Father’s Day is celebrated with gifts and maybe even a special dinner out. However, in the beginning of Father’s Day it was honored by wearing flowers. In Mrs. Dodds case she choose to wear red flowers while her father was living but, when he passed she decided on a white flower to honor his death. In 1926 a committee was created in New York to honor Father’s day. In 1956 it became recognized as a day of celebration by a Joint Resolution Of Congress. In 1972 President Nixon had made Father’s Day a permanent national holiday. It was also during this time that it was decided that it continue to be celebrated every third Sunday in June. Father’s Day is a day to show all the dads out there how much you truly love and appreciate everything that they have done. Why not share the history of Father’s Day with your dad this year and carry on the tradition of wearing flowers in your dad's favorite color.

Usually all father not need any costly gift from their kids, they just needs respect and message of love. In this blog you will get ideas to give a gift to father without spending any cents. In bad economic times we all have common problem in sparing some money to buy an expensive git to our dads. Dads always understand what our conditions are so whatever you will give to him he will always appreciate. So let us see what those ideas which we all can use to give free gift to our dad.

A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty

1. Homemade Flowers bouquet

Create a homemade bouquet of roses/flowers. Present this to your father before dinner.

2. Make a Breakfast

Start the days of your father with a nice breakfast e.g. nice toast with juice

3. Atleast a Phone Call

If your father lives far or in a same city you must call him regularly .I think it is good idea to call him on father days to wish him good health and long life. I usually call him every week so on father days I have same routine.

4. Running/Jogging:

Go for a jog or run with your dad. This will make the nice starts for this day celebration. If your dad does not like to go for running or jogging skip for 2nd step

5. Prepare a Special Dinner

Prepare a nice dinner for dad. Prepare all dad favourite dishes. Have a family dinner together.

6. Create an info barrel. Blog -.or other free blog about your dad-.

You can add some old photos about him in Dad's Blog

7. Watch some old family videos/DVD

Set aside a night to watch with your mother old family videos/DVD. This way we will all remember our past time.

8. Dad’s TV Time

Let the father watch his favourite programs. Enjoy the TV programs with him.

9. Plan a Fishing or Golf trip

Plan a Fmily trip for fishing or golf game

10 Surprise Garage/Room Cleaning

When father comebacks from work try to clean his garage and his room

11. Free Email card on Father Day

Send him free email cards with following personalized messages:

Father's Day is a very special day.

Here's a great big hug

And lots of kisses too.

Each one says that I love you!”

12. Big Hug

Give him a hug - A big big one … may be more than 1 minute one

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Know more about all the Moderna COVID19 Vaccine (ingredients, side effect and how it work)

This is my first blog on COVID19 vaccine. In this one, I will give you more information about Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA-1273) is use to prevent COVID-19. This disease is cause by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

The vaccine is approved for people who are 18 years of age and older. Its safety and effectiveness in people younger than 18 years of age have not yet been established.

Health Canada authorized this vaccine with conditions on December 23, 2020, under the Interim Order Respecting the Importation, Sale and Advertising of Drugs for Use in Relation to COVID-19.

Find detailed technical information about the Moderna vaccine, such as the product monograph and our regulatory decision summary, in the COVID-19 vaccines and treatments regulatory portal.

What is inside the vaccine?

Ingredients

Medicinal ingredient-mRNA

Non-medicinal ingredients

· 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DSPC)

· acetic acid

· cholesterol

· lipid SM-102

· polyethylene glycol (PEG) 2000 DMG

· sodium acetate

· sucrose

· tromethamine

· tromethamine hydrochloride water for injection

How it works

mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make a protein that will trigger an immune response without using the live virus that causes COVID-19. Once triggered, our body then makes antibodies. These antibodies help us fight the infection if the real virus does enter our body in the future.

‘RNA’ stands for ribonucleic acid, which is a molecule that provides cells with instructions for making proteins. Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines contain the genetic instructions for making the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19.

When a person vaccine the vaccine is given, their cells will read the genetic instructions like a recipe and produce the spike protein. After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the instructions and gets rid of them.

The cell then displays the protein piece on its surface. Our immune system recognizes that the protein does not belong there and begins building an immune response and making antibodies.

How it is given

The vaccine is given by an injection (0.5 mL) into the muscle of the arm. For the vaccine to work best, you need to get 2 doses: a single dose and then a second dose one month apart.

Immunity develops over time. It takes about 2 weeks to develop significant protection against COVID-19. For the greatest protection, you will need the second dose.

Based on studies in about 30,000 participants, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was 94.1% effective in preventing COVID-19 beginning 2 weeks after the second dose.

Possible side effects

In general, the side effects observed during the clinical trials are similar to what you might have with other vaccines.

The side effects that followed vaccine administration in clinical trials were mild or moderate. They included things like pain at the site of injection, body chills, feeling tired and feeling feverish.

These are common side effects of vaccines and do not pose a risk to health.

As with all vaccines, there is a chance that there will be a serious side effect, but these are rare. A serious side effect might be something like an allergic reaction. Speak with your health professional about any serious allergies or other health conditions you may have before you receive this vaccine.

Health Canada has conducted a rigorous scientific review of the available medical evidence to assess the safety of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. No major safety concerns have been identify in the data that we reviewed.