The RAnts of RA

I can’t believe how many people I know are going in for knee surgery and hip surgery, it really is mind boggling. Dr Bergman says, “The body is intelligent, we can trust it.” I’m convinced he is correct.

The doctor wanted to operator on my knees, 30 years ago, but I said no thanks.  I had torn them up playing volleyball, softball, lifting weights and gymnastics.  They really were a mess.

Knee Replacement wound

What’s crazy is you go in, have knee surgery, then you start physical therapy. It just doesn’t make sense to me. If you went to physical therapy (better known as exercise) FIRST before you had the surgery, it probably wouldn’t even be necessary.  I’ve been following Dr. Bergman’s exercise and my knees are feeling better.  I’ve been walking for my hips and I can tell you, if I don’t walk, I can feel it in my hips and usually in my back.

Please if you are considering surgery as an option, watch this video.  You just might be able to save yourself a surgery, time off work and disruption of your life.  Be sure to watch all of Dr. Bergman’s over 500 videos and get your health back.

How reliable is 911 in an emergency?

In an emergency situation a 911 operator can be a true lifeline. We teach our children that if help is needed quickly dial 911 and the operator will provide assistance. But are the 911 services as effective and reliable as we’ve been led to believe?

On the way home from a trip to Merced on Monday, April 28, 2008, as we turned onto the street where we lived, we were shocked to find a neighbors truck on fire. The flames were shooting high into the sky. Fortunately, the truck had been parked in front of the post office, in an area clear of trees and brush or our entire neighborhood may have went up in flames.

My husband immediately dialed 911 from his cell phone. I was flabbergasted when I heard a recording being played on the line. A short while later an operator finally came on the line. My husband informed the operator that a truck was on fire in front of the post office in Twain Harte, CA and that a fire truck was needed.

The operator informed him that unless he knew the cross street, she couldn’t take the report. I couldn’t believe my ears, my husband was literal dumbfounded – especially since the fire department was literally two blocks away. Anyone in Twain Harte knows exactly where the post office is. It’s a tiny community.

My husband expressed his disbelief to the operator. She told him she would try to pass the information along. Instead of waiting to see if someone would respond, we drove the two blocks to the fire department. I frantically rang the bell, and yelled fire. After what seemed like forever (probably only a couple minutes) a fireman came out on the balcony and asked if something was wrong. I explained that a truck was on fire in front of the post office.

It took 15-minutes from the time we dialed 911, until someone actually showed up at the scene. Finally, a lone firefighter arrived to put out the still shooting flames.

I used to feel secure in knowing that if a fire ever broke out near our home that we were well protected. After all, we have three fire departments in very close proximity to this area. But now I’m not so confident.

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