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The Jaltemba Express
Almost Daily News for the Residents of Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas Circulation 1042
Photograph of Guadalajara submitted by Stan Binns
Good Morning & Buenos días.... and Welcome to Paradise
Sunday December 17, 2006 Some photographs are best left in the can
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Jaltemba News & Notes
Artistic & Cultural Market - Today
The First Tienguis- Artistic and Cultural will be held Sundays - December 17th, 24th and 31st in La Peņita beginning at 9:00 a.m. They will continue on all Sundays during the season from 9:00 a.m.to 5:00. p.m.They are located next to the garden of La Peņita in the basketball court. Special events, music,dancing,food and drink. Bathrooms,chairs and tables available..1200 sq. meters of shade. Great place to buy those Christmas gifts. (Thanks to Rincon Reporter Nancy Milski)
Oaxaca Rug Artisans Today in San Pancho 
Due to civil strife artisans are being forced out of Oaxaca to sell their wares. We have been fortunate enough to meet Raul, a rug artisan from Oaxaca. He belongs to a cooperative of 20 young artisans who are striving to maintain the Zapotec language and ancient dye techniques for rugs which were passed down from their ancestors, using fruit, plants and insects as natural dyes.
Raul has agreed to bring a group of these young artisans from Oaxaca to San Pancho, on Sunday, December 17, 2006. They will demonstrate dying, carding and weaving of the rugs using methods carried down from their ancestors at 11:00 a.m. in the plaza across from the Catholic Church in the town of San Pancho. A wide selection of rugs will be for sale and they will also take orders for custom made rugs. All rugs for sale are beautiful, genuine rugs from Oaxaca. They will also offer alebriges and blouses they will bring to sell for other artisans.
Please join us in supporting these artisans.
To view other pictures of the weavers click here
Jaltemba Bay Express Community Challenge Golf Cup
Jaltemba Bay Express is proud to announce the first ever Community Challenge Golf Cup. Well folks it is in the o rganization stage but already the excitement is beginning to build for the first ever Community Challenge Golf Cup which will pit some of Jaltemba Bay´s best (and worse) against each other in team play.
Golfers in communities from Sayulita to Chacala will be putting together teams for what will prove to be a big showdown this February on the famed golf links of Monteon´s Field of Dreams.
Already teams are being organized and La Peņita has secured such respected golfers as Charlie Stone Hands Henshaw, and Jaime Chipper Horton to lead their team up against the likes of legendary Lo De Marco great Gary Wolfman Stackhouse´s foursome.
¨I'm really excited and I know that this is will be one of the best golf events ever,¨ said Horton. Who already is in the stages of getting sponsorship from his community.
¨A great deal of community pride is at stake.¨
Guayabitos famed hole in one king Big Jim is expected to take a lead role in organizing his communities team, while Captain Poncerelli from Chacala despite his own renowned short putting skills will have a hard time coming up with teammates who will be able to match those who are expected to come forth from San Poncho.
The Trailer Park Boys from La Peņita RV Resort and Spa are currently an unknown factor, but if they can keep Jaltemba Bay Publisher Bill Bell from being on their team may prove to be the big surprise of the Challenge Cup.
Keep tuned for more details.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Hinde & Jaimes
Hinde and Jaimes will be having a Christmas Eve Dinner December 24th. NEW YORK STEAKS. 150 pesos for dinner & 2 drinks. Doors open at 6 pm.
Tickets are available at the restaurant.
Letters to the Editor
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Editor
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Ron
BY GEORGE - He's Got It
Hi Dot,
Loved the newsletter today; George is quite the character, thong and all :) Anyway, having trouble clicking on the web cam. I get that lovely "The Page Cannot Be Displayed" window. Any clues? Thanks in advance.
Theresa Anderson
Editor,
Wow!! Your warning due to sensitive material wasn't enough. Thank goodness I wasn't sipping my hot coffee the moment I opened the newsletter. Advice for George next year: get a tan! And us women want to see some dance moves to music. Possible to raise lots more money for the cause and a new career for George.
Mexico Bum
Editor
I, my wife, and my kids thoroughly enjoy your daily newspaper. It is such a pleasure to see pictures and read of the place where we are hoping to go for at least a visit and perhaps for our retirement.
Unfortunately you put an end to all that today. If I'm going to have to review every day's paper before I allow my kids to see it, I'd rather not receive it. If your plans are to continue this type of vulgarity, then please remove me from your list.
Thanks,
John Cash
Editor,
Saw the photos - It looks like George outdid himself again.
Editor,
Where is the Hotel California? How much money did it cost for the.....show? Does he do private performances?
The Cougar
Ms Maneras needs to know
I don't know how to directly contact Ms. Maneras but this is for Paul from Rome.
Paul you need to remember Rome wasn't built in a day but it was burnt in a night. As for as leashing your
pet, that is your decision but before you make it get the facts
1)There is a disease running rampant in La Peņita with dogs that can be transmitted by licking as one of the
ways.
2)For treatment you have to go to Bucerias once a week for 4 weeks minimum.
3)It is going to cost you a minimum of 2000 pesos not counting gas and time for the chemotherapy.
4)Then because of the side effects of the medicine you have give your dog a special diet (it has to be
prepared in your home) for eight days.
5) I bred my dog to a boxer that run the streets. They had eight beautiful whelps and they were all dead
within 6-8 weeks and my dog had contacted a cancerous tumour.
So Paul from Rome keep your head in the sand and please keep me informed how your pet fairs in this
land of the free with no thought.
Big Ed from La
Peņita
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Fishing ReportDorado 35 lbs just over 50 inches in length......mark
Humor
Christmas Carols for the Psychologically Challenged
1. Schizophrenia --- Do You Hear What I Hear?
2. Multiple Personality Disorder --- We Three Queens Disoriented Are
3. Amnesia --- I Don't Know if I'll be Home for Christmas
4. Narcissistic --- Hark the Herald Angels Sing About Me
5. Manic --- Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Streets and Stores and Office and Town and Cars and Buses and Trucks and Trees and Fire Hydrants and .
6. Paranoid --- Santa Claus is Coming to Get Me
7. Borderline Personality Disorder --- Thoughts of Roasting on an Open Fire
8. Full Personality Disorder-- You Better Watch Out, I'm Gonna Cry, I'm Gonna Pout, Maybe I'll tell You Why
9. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ---Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells ..
10. Agoraphobia --- I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day But Wouldn't Leave My House
11. Senile Dementia --- Walking in a Winter Wonderland Miles From My House in My Slippers and Robe
12. Oppositional Defiant Disorder --- I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus So I Burned Down the House
13. Social Anxiety Disorder --- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas While I Sit Here and Hyperventilate
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* Notes from Heather: The La Peņita RV Park Christmas choir will be meeting again tomorrow, Sunday at 1:00 in the Clubhouse. 12 short carols have been chosen to sing Christmas eve with the entire gringo group. Bring your voices and have some fun.
PS It would be nice to have some Bells to help sing Silver Bells!
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Augustine Leon Express readers respond with generosity and advice $230 So Far... and some hope for a cure!
You have probably noticed Augustine Leon around
La Peņita, He suffers from an unknown illness and has no funds to seek professional help from a dermatologist. George from the Hotel California is accepting donations and will ensure that the money goes to help Augustine get the medical treatment he needs. If you would like to help please see George or you can make a donation via paypal click the button belowTo ensure a proper accounting of donations a list of those donating and their donation will be published. If you wish your donation to be anonymous please say so and it will be listed as anonymous with the date of donation.
A very special thank you to
R Hannah $30
Robert Tripp $50
Beulah Glick $100
Nancy Schnurr $50
From one reader
I hate to jump to a conclusion here but it looks like a clear case of acromegaly. Look it up on the internet, rarely seen in US. It's a growth hormone overproduction caused by a tumor in the pituitary. He doesn't need a dermatologist first but an Internal Medicine MD.,.lab work, and a Ct head scan
Editor note: thank you for the advice...thanks to you and other people, we are having several doctors look at the pictures to give their advice as well from the pictures. Wouldn't it be great if this ended up helping Augustine?
Enrique Gomez of the Rincon de Guayabitos Mini Super SN Juan de Dios
Enrique is always helpful and his father´s store is the first one on your right as you enter the Avenida from north (across from the church
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Chef, Author, Travel Writer and Photographer
Author/Photographer Team Ann Hazard & Terry Hanswirth to Visit Area
Ann Hazard Author & Travel Writer will be visiting the area with husband / photographer Terry Hanswirth. We will announce a book signing and, if we can convince her, a demonstration of one of her favorite recipes.
Ann, author of the books, Cooking With Baja Magic Dos, Cartwheels in the Sand, Cooking With Baja Magic (almost out of print) and Agave Sunsets, is passionate about all things Mexican. Shes a third generation Baja Aficionada who has followed her father and grandfathers footsteps up and down the worlds longest peninsula since she was nine. She, her sister and parents flew in converted World War II cargo planes, landing on dirt roads in obscure places. The family also took to the roads (dirt, usually) in their camper and stayed at deserted beaches and in lush palm oases where they were the only gringos around.
Since then, Ann has traveled throughout Mexico. While she enjoys the resorts, she has a strong affinity for the Mexican people and a deep abiding appreciation for the country, its history, culture, cuisine and geography. In October 2003 she and Terry sold their homes in the US and Baja norte and relocated to Buena Vista, Baja California Sur (between La Paz and Los Cabos) where they travel, write, shoot photos, swim, snorkel, kayak, play and entertain more houseguests than they could have ever imagined!
ACCOMODATION NEEDED
We are looking for suitable accommodation for Ann, Terry and their 2 dogs. If you know of a casita that would be available, please write to Ann ASAP and include price and availability.
(Ann writes: We want to rent a casita near La Peņita RV Park for the following dates: January 18 to 26, total of 8 nights. We are from Baja California Sur and will have two mellow, middle aged, small and medium-sized dogs with us. Please email Ann Hazard cookbaja@aol.com if you have something that might work for us. Gracias!)
Sports
9th Annual "EL FAMOSO" Horseshoe Tournament
February Horseshoe Tournament
On Saturday February 10th at 9am, will be the horseshoe tournament on the beach at Harry and Jeanie's house in Guayabitos - the same as the last 2 years. For all you newcomers, we will pass out information at the signup party.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. We will be serving hamburgers, cokes, beer, booze etc.....
The proceeds of this charity event is for the schools in Rincon and La Peņita. We will post more information as the time gets closer. Hope to see you there. Don't miss out on one our funniest days of the year. February 9 & 10th.
For more information call: Harry & Jeanie 274 0335 OR Bill & Jan 274 1303 (Email jwpoteat@hotmail.com)
Relationship Wanted
Single Black Female seeks long term relationship, loves walks on the beach, long siestas, conversations and companionship, silence is fine. Likes adventure and will go anywhere, looking forward to the Gringo lifestyle. Approx 4 years old, few litters, spayed, rehabilitated to home lifestyle. Interested? contact: tylerhenshaw@hotmail.com
"Try me . . . You'll like me!!"
My name is Marley and I'm seeking a long-term relationship with a loveable 
Gringo. Try me . . . you'll like me!! Take me home for 24 hours and I
guarantee . . . you've got a dedicated friend for life!! I'm a single,
healthy, easy-going, "fixed" black male and I don't shed. I do my "business"
on que when you walk me and love long siestas. I'm about a year old and
learning to love the Gringo lifestyle. You can't get any better than me!
Contact me at: valleydog@msn.com and my secretary will make arrangements for
me to come visit you for a day . . . and hopefully for a lifetime!!
Dec 11 -17 Raw Food and Juice Fasting Detox Retreat
December 17 - Oaxacan Rug Artisans to San Pancho They will demonstrate dying, carding and weaving of the rugs using methods carried down from their ancestors at 11:00 a.m. in the plaza across from the Catholic Church in the town of San Pancho. A wide selection of rugs will be for sale and they will also take orders for custom made rugs. All rugs for sale are beautiful, genuine rugs from Oaxaca. They will also offer alebriges and blouses they will bring to sell for other artisans.
Dec 16-24: Posadas Navideņas
Dec 24: Christmas Eve Noche Buena
Dec 25: Christmas Day or Navidad
Dec 28: Día de los Santos Inocentes
Dec 31: New Year's Eve or Festejos de fin de Aņo
New Years Eve at the Bavarian Gardens, Redneck Mothers, Prime Rib Dinner, 200 pesos (Tickets sold in advance) Jan 9 La Peņita Home Owners
Our first get together will take place on Jan. 9 at the California Hotel in La Peņita at 4:00 PM. Please spread the word so we have a good turn out. Any questions, email Mark O'Neill at anesthesia94@yahoo.ca or phone 274-2539
Hinde & Jaime's New Years Extravaganza- Hinde is preparing for New Years and selling tickets to an all-inclusive evening of fun. 
Grand Celebration of Aņo Nuevo
Buffet - Barra Libre
Pavo, pollo, lomo, camarones y flan
The buffet promises to be outstanding offering of turkey, chicken, roast pork loin, shrimp, salads & more. Concha's outstanding flan will be served for desert.
There will be national drinks and beer served all evening from 9 pm- 1am....A New Year's Event to remember.
Tickets are available at the restaurant. Only 300 pesos. Get them early as this promises to be a sell out.
Jan 9
La Peņita Home Owners Association
Our first get together will take place on Jan. 9 at the California Hotel in La Peņita at 4:00 PM. Please spread the word so we have a good turn out. Any questions, email Mark O'Neill at anesthesia94@yahoo.ca or phone 274-2539
February 10 th- 9th Annual Horseshoe Tournament - Check-in will be at Mateja Restaurant on the beach, Rincon de Guayabitos on Friday February 9, 2007.
The Tournament is the next day.
ONGOING
AA Meeting
English speaking "Friends of Bill W" meet every Monday & Thursdays at 4 pm at Penamar Hotel in Rincon De Guayabitos, Room #13. The Penamar Hotel is located next to Tonota's II.
Every Sunday - Artistic and Cultural will be held Sundays - December 17th, 24th and 31st in La Peņita at 9:00 a.m to 5 pm next to the garden of La Peņita in the basketball court. Special events, music, dancing, food and drink. Bathrooms, chairs and tables available
Market Day
La Peņita - Every Thursday approximately 8-2
Men's Day Every Thursday
Women's Day Every Wednesday
Erik Nice performs at Mateja's Every Wednesday for Happy Hour 2-4 AND El Capitan in Sayulita 1-3 on the beach near Don Pedro's on Friday
Enrique Preciado Performs at the Bavarian 6 pm Gardens Wednesday. Romantic, Oldies & Dancing
Redneck Mothers perform every Friday Night at the Bavarian Gardens
Dining Out
Events & Activities
Raw Food and Juice Fasting Detox Retreat
A Hot Spring Pueblo
December 11-17th, 2006 & February 26 - March 4th
email jillsch@bellsouth.net
Horseback Riding Tours of the Area 
Want to explore the back hills by horseback? Then these are the tours for you. The tours are scheduled on Fridays beginning on November 24 or can be arranged privately for a group.
Everyone meets at (please note this change!) the Pemex in Lo de Marcos. we then take a drive through the farming country to the Rancho Guadalupe for a wonderful breakfast of Mexican tacos. Make your own fresh tortillas if you want. We then meet our horse friends for the day and begin the trip.
We have designed both easy and semi difficult trips depending on people's desires. The easier trips are a combination of farmlands, riverbeds and roads, lots of scenery and plant and animal life. These trips are from 2 to 3 hours long. The more difficult trip consists of roads, farmlands, and trails which lead up and over a ridge and down to the river and waterfalls and pools. Somewhat arduous in places but if a person is somewhat familiar with horses, it shouldn't be a problem. It is lengthy however lasting about 2 and a half hours one way to the cascadas and 2 hours for return.
Upon return we are greeted by a traditional Mexican lunch. Beer and frescas are available for purchase.
The cost of the trips are 300 pesos for the shorter trips and 400 pesos for the long trip. People should wear long pants and socks. Bring sun block and bug dope, any kind of snacks for the trail, water, camera and binocs.
Organize your own group at least 2 days in advance - Minimum of 4 people and a Maximum of 8. For questions and reservations contact garydorisstackhouse@hotmail.com
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Accommodation Wanted
We are looking to rent a casita near La Penita RV Park for the following dates: January 18 to 26, total of 8 nights. We are from Baja California Sur and will have two mellow, middle aged, small and medium-sized dogs with us. Please email Ann Hazard cookbaja@aol.com if you have something that might work for us. Gracias!
Poncee Offers a Great Fishing Deal - Captain Poncerelli from Chacala is offering a great deal on fishing tours. The boat takes six fishers and is fully deep sea equipped for fishing. The cost is $45 per hour .....not much more than gas. Get your group together and give him a shout. Then all you need to do is pack your lunch!
Jeeze I can almost taste those Dorado. email: sescobido@aol.com or call him at 01-327-219-4067
Deep Tissue Massage
Problem Areas, Healing & Balancing
Gentle Massage for Relaxation
REIKI, AROMATHERAPY OILS & BACH FLOWER REMEDIES as Needed
(She is a fully qualified REIKI Master)
$25USD / 250 pesos for 1 1 Ŋ hour sessions
VIBRATION MOVEMENT CLASSES
For tension, better posture and overall improvement in yourself
$5 USD / 50 pesos for half an hour
Monday & Wednesdays from 9am at the La Peņita RV Resort (By appointment)
Other times and locations by appointment 045-(327)-102-1598.
Mexican Auto, RV and Boat Insurance
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Computer Hardware Problems?
Ask Joe for Help
Reasonable Rates
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American Veterans Needing Assistance in Mexico
David Lord, National Service Officer
Order of the Purple Heart
email: mophmx@yahoo.com
Inexpensive Taxi's in La Peņita & Rincon
Servicio de Taxis Independencia
Tel: (327) 102-6441
Relieve Those Aches and Pains
Doctor Quiropractico
Victor J. Youcha D.C. Dipl. AC
Casa Clinica Campesina
Las Varas
(327) 272-0184 Clinic
(327) 274-1040 Casa
For Sale
Fran's Avion 1983 Trailer by Fleetwood
32 ft - 10.6 Meters
Large bedroom, Kitchen Area & Separate Livingroom
Dinette, Stove, Fridge Awning
Sleeps 6 People
New Sink & Countertop in Bathroom
Price includes Linens, Dishes, Pots & Pans, Window Coverings
Price $7,000 USD
Contact Fran and Come to the La Penita RV Resort
2004 Travel Supreme Motor home For Sale
One owner, Canadian Specs, less than 42500 kms.
This is a fully loaded, luxury M/H in excellent shape.
Currently wintering in Lo de Marcos.
Contact hyperoldguy@msn.com for full details
For Sale
Used Tow Bar
See Grant Thacker La Penita Rv Park
24 foot Coachmen, 1978,
well used but in good condition, no rust or termites,
stored under cover at Bodegas y Bodegas
(owner at Lavasol laundry in La Penita).
Contact owners at 48 Bahia de Banderas, Los Ayala Price is 3800U$D
Se Vende (For Sale)
2 Colchones Ind (2 single Mattresses)
Marca Wendy Hotelero
$700 pesos C/U
Phone: (327) 274-0776
Class A "EAGLE ONE" RV for Sale
Excellent Condition & Great Price
Beautiful Wide Body Unit
Located in Guayabitos Area
Fine Mexican Jewelry
ARMANDO's
Joyeria & Relojeria
Ave Emillio Zapata #21, (La Avenida)
Tel: (327) 274-0104
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1999 Golden Falcon Fifth Wheel
28 Feet Long - Model 25MGT
Currently in La Penita Nayarit
Beautiful Condition
Accommodation
Posada las Flores Vacation Villas
espresso, internet - Calle Jaibas 7 Los Ayala
We have a 7 hacienda style apartments that we rent by day/week or month.
esp resso bar fresh roasted (onsite!!) Nayarit coffee:
cappuccino, lattes, and frappes or flavoured coffees, and teas,
fresh fruit juices and smoothies, milkshakes, bagels, sandwiches,
lupitas sweet breads and croissants, fries and nuggets
internet cafe high-speed internet access and wireless hotspot for your laptops,
translation and word processing services, copies, long distance phone service, fax,
digital foto downloading to email or to burn to CD. English book exchange and lending library.
Bungalows Casa Ray
8 Fully equipped apts. directly on the beach
with English Satellite TV.
Call Coral no.5 Los Ayala, Nayarit When calling from Canada or U.S.A. 01152-327-275-0141
or locally 275-0141 www.casarey.com
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Small Casita with Ocean View
Weekly or Monthly
Located in La Penita, Nayarit Mexico
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For info email jwpoteat@hotmail.com
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Casita de La Peņita
Beautiful Bungalows in La Peņita
Tel: (011-52) 327- 274-0776
Casa de los Amigos
Romantic Bed & Breakfast for Friendly Guests
La Peņita de Jaltemba
Phone: (011-52)327-27-40713
Hotel California
Hotel Just off the Beach in La Peņita
Famous Sunset Bar & Grill
La Penita de Jaltemba
Great Links
If you want to ask questions or just participate in the goings on in the Jaltemba Bay area there are two wonderful and insightful boards.
Tom Plattinberger's Jaltemba Bay Folks click here
Jamies Board on Rincon Guayabitos click here
Sayulita board http://sayulita-mexico.com/index.php?showforum=8
San Pancho board http://members4.boardhost.com/sanpancho/index.html?1164382930
The Guayabitos News (click here) is a Monthly Newsletter for the Guayabitos Homeowners
Read more news from our neighbors to the south
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Balam Kú
Mayan Ruin Campeche Mexico
Photography by Bill and Dorothy Bell
Near the village of Conhuas, in the Rio Bec area on Federal Highway 186 , a
jungle track leads to an archaeological site with truly exceptional Mayan
reliefs. Recently discovered (1990), the zone was given a name meaning
"Temple of the Jaguar", in reference to the felines characterizing the profuse
decoration on the House of the Four Kings.
Aside from its jaguars, the large frieze is decorated with different
figures -the Kings-, who are shown sitting upon amphibious creatures resting
upon masks. These red, painted stucco reliefs date from the early Classic period
-250 to 600 AD-, and were covered by another pre-Hispanic building which may
possibly have been built after the reliefs had lost their ritual significance
for the local population.
The frieze shows that the dynastic cycle is similar to its solar counterpart,
with the King depicted as a representation of the Sun, and therefore fertility,
emerging from the jaws of the monster of the Earth, just as the sun rises from
the mouth of the Earth.
The house of the Four Kings is located to the north of a square surrounded by
other constructions, one of which serves as an entrance to the site.
  
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Mexico City Photography by Bill Bell Click here for more Mexico City Photography
To view more Colima, Colima Mexico Fotografia Photographs Click Here
Revolution Day Photography Click Here Mas Fotos
Veterans Day Photographs click here
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La Peņita Market Day
Restaurants fill during Market Day
What is Diabetes, Anyway?
David Lord - PVNN
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| An overweight woman walks on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. The global diabetes epidemic is projected to affect 7 percent of the world's adult population by 2025 as developing countries embrace bad health habits associated with affluence. (Reuters/Sergio Moraes) |
The information below has been taken from an article yet to be published in the Purple Heart Magazine in 2007, but with the visitation of many to Puerto Vallarta over the Holidays, I wanted you to be aware of Diabetes.
Many are entitled to disability compensation by the fact of military service in or off the coast of South Vietnam. This disease is on the Presumptive List, meaning you do not have to prove it was a service connected disease, it is presumed to be a result of your military service.
What is Diabetes, anyway?
As the American Heritage Dictionary describes Diabetes, it is:
A severe, chronic form of Diabetes caused by insufficient production of insulin and resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The disease, which typically appears in childhood or adolescence, is characterized by increased sugar levels in the blood and urine, excessive thirst, frequent urination, acidosis, and wasting. Also called insulin-dependent Diabetes, or Type 1 Diabetes.
A mild form of Diabetes that typically appears first in adulthood and is exacerbated by obesity and an inactive lifestyle. This disease often has no symptoms, is usually diagnosed by tests that indicate glucose intolerance, and is treated with changes in diet and an exercise regimen. Also called non-insulin-dependent Diabetes, or Type 2 Diabetes.
Diabetes is a problem that affects many veterans. Every veteran who served in Vietnam is considered at risk of adult-onset Diabetes, also called Type 2 Diabetes, because of exposure to Agent Orange.
Type 2 Diabetes, or adult-onset Diabetes is caused when the body can not properly use the insulin that is produced, insulin resistance. The great majority of American with Diabetes have Type 2. Several new studies claim Diabetes can lead to Alzheimer's syndrome.
The symptoms of Diabetes are related to high blood glucose levels, and they include:
Excessive urination, thirst and hunger, unexplained weight loss, increased susceptibility to infections, especially to yeast or fungal infections of the skin, toenails and vagina.
Many people who will eventually develop full-blown Diabetes have a condition knows as Pre-Diabetes. The are at least fifty million American with Pre-Diabetes, which is why it is important to have blood sugar levels tested on a regular basis.
The are about 15 million Americans who have been diagnosed with Diabetes.
Also, there are at least another 5 or 6 million who have Diabetes, but just don't know it yet, which is why your blood sugar levels should be checked with every physical examination, or at least once every year.
What is probably the best test to check on possible Diabetes is the hemoglobin A1C test. The hemoglobin in your red blood cells carries the blood glucose for four months, and the A1C test can therefore determine your average blood sugar level for the prior two or three months. The results of the A1C are reported as a percentage of the RBCs carrying glucose. Your A1C should be no more than 7%.
Agent Orange exposure is a definite cause of Type 2 Diabetes.
A report from the VA states: "Approximately 20 million gallons of herbicides were used in Vietnam between 1962 and 1971 to remove unwanted plant life and leaves which otherwise provided cover for enemy forces during the Vietnam Conflict."
Shortly following their military service in Vietnam, some veterans reported a variety of health problems and concerns which some of them attributed to exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides.
A Harvard review of many studies concluded that the sugar in soda pop is a major factor in increasing the risk of Type 2 Diabetes. A single 12 ounce can of soda has about 10 teaspoons of sugar.
Merely drinking one can of sugary soda every day can add as much as 15 pounds to one's weight over a one-year period. And the sugar in the sugary drinks reduces the blood's ability to carry the oxygen your body needs.
More than half the patients with Diabetes develop high blood pressure which can cause additional problems, such as poor blood circulation, heart disease, kidney problems, and even the eye disease know as diabetic retinopathy which can cause vision problems and even eventual blindness.
Other problems such as peripheral neuropathy (a form of nerve failure) often occur is later stages of Diabetes, also fungal foot infections that can even lead to amputation.
James W. Ralph, M.D., National Surgeon, Military Order of the Purple Heart has been the source of this article.
I have been very busy providing claims service to U.S. Veterans in the greater Puerto Vallarta area and it may have been difficult to reach me on my cellular phone, as I cover areas my cell phone does not. Please use my email address david.lord@yahoo.com
 David Lord served in Vietnam as combat Marine for 1st Battalion 26th Marines, during which time he was severely wounded. He received the Purple Heart and the Presidential Unit Citation for his actions during the war in Vietnam. In Mexico, David now represents all veterans south of the U.S. border all the way to Panama, before the V.A. and the Board of Veterans Appeals. David Lord provides service to veterans at no fee. Veterans are welcome to drop in and discuss claims/benefits to which they are entitled by law at his office located at Bayside Properties, 160 Francisca Rodriguez, tel.: 223-4424, call him at home 299-5367, on his cell: 044 (322) 205-1323, or email him at mophmx@@yahoo.com or david.lord@yahoo.com.
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