Help victims of Tibetan earthquake

A quake in Tibet has killed thousands of people and destroyed so many homes. People's lives have been uprooted in an instant. Donate here: http://tibetanvillageproject.org/

The Tibetan Village Project is doing marvellous work in rebuilding Tibet. They teach Tibetans how to fish and run their own businesses. TVP also helps Tibetan earthquake survivors stand on theri own feet by teaching them other job skills. Here is information on what they do from the above website: 

TVP's rural educational program focuses on Tibetan language preservation and literacy. When you make a donation, it enables us to support about ten schools with 1200 students through stipends, tuition, food, warm blankets and clothing, textbooks, and school supplies. TVP also teaches visitors how to protect and respect Tibet's environment.It also raises awareness of Tibetan culture through photo exhibits, presentations and cultural events.Most rural Tibetans still face enormous challenges in healthcare. Many find it nearly impossible to access healthcare and can't afford to pay for it. TVP provides medical supplies, equipment, stipends, frequent training opportunities for healthcare workers.

There are almost four thousand dead. Even more thousands have been severly injured. Please help assist survivors, no matter where their political loyalties lie.

Please consider donating or reposting. Thank you so much if you do. This is so terrible and heartbreaking.

Pancreatic cancer - symptoms and treatment

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Pancreatic_cancer
 

Please read this. This may save your life. If not yours, then someone else's. Go long and see the other websites! It's definitely worth it! The information is simple and clear. Each page outlines symptoms and treatments for diseases and illnesses. You never know when you might need this. I know some of you might be thinking, "That could never happen to me". But you can never be too prepared.

There's a plethora of links to resources for seeking help we all need. There's links with tons of facts on exercises to help you cope with cancer, as well as pain management and foods that spiral our risk of getting cancer. There are foods that boost your immune system against cancer, too:  http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Cancer_and_food?OpenDocument

I know pancreatic cancer is most common among older people. But young people can get it, too. This awful disease kills many people. Few people who have pancreatic cancer survive for more than 3-6 months. So if you have any of the symptoms below, see your doctor as soon as possible. This could make the difference between life and death.

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