The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is asking the public to help give a voice to efforts to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. Simply go online to vote that an article titled “Ensure all jobs are healthy jobs” by Michael Kalmus Eliasz should be presented to the upcoming United Nations Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development, scheduled to take place June 20-22 in Rio de Janeiro.

The healthy jobs initiative fits in with ADAO’s mission to ensure safe workplaces by calling for a complete ban on asbestos. Asbestos was used for decades in industry as a fireproofing material. Tiny asbestos fibers can be inhaled and ingested, resulting in the development of asbestos diseases including mesothelioma, which is a deadly cancer affecting the lining of the lungs, abdomen and, more rarely, the heart. There is no known cure for mesothelioma.

If the article about healthy jobs receives the most votes online, it will be presented to heads of state at the U.N. conference. The article, prepared by the International Association of Medical Students, quotes statistics from the International Labor Organization (ILO) that cite more than 2.34 million deaths from work-related diseases in 2008. It calls for the “integration of health assessments into strategies for job creation … in particular identifying health risks among both formal and informal workers across the supply chain and acting to mitigate these risks.”

You can read more of the paper, and find instructions to register and vote by visiting the ADAO online. The deadline for voting is JUNE 3, so please support this effort by voting today!
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 Dr. Heather Paulson, a Naturpathic Oncologist with Arizona's Natural Health Center Cancer Care Team, advocates for cancer patients and their loved ones to recover from a diagnosis and treatment naturally. Here are 8 steps to follow for a healthy recovery.Plan
Think about who you would like to have on your medical team. Do you need a counselor? Nutritionist? Naturopathic Doctor? When you engage a team you can trust, you won't feel the need to be in charge all of the time. This will free up time to just be present in the process, as a supportive loved one.Accept Support
Accept the love and support of others. Friends and family are also having a hard time processing the cancer diagnosis, and they want to be part of the healing process.Sleep
Sleep is an important part of physical recovery, immune system function, and hormone balance. If you aren’t sleeping well, ask your doctor or counselor about strategies that might help.Eat Well
It's easy to grab "comfort" foods during times of stress. But what we really need are the phytonutrients and antioxidants available in vegetables, fruit, and berries. These help provide the strength and vitality needed to be a great caregiver and co-survivor.Get Spiritual
A spiritual practice can help you make meaning of your current circumstances. Taking a step back and looking at the big picture of life with prayer, meditation, and spiritual support provides comfort and peace.Breathe
Take a few minutes each day to simply breathe. Start by inhaling for 3-4 seconds, hold for 1 second, then exhale for 3-4 seconds.Exercise
Exercise helps the body process stress hormones like cortisol while releasing endorphins and "feel good hormones".Laugh
Laughter releases stress and increases "good" hormones. Watch a funny movie, listen to a comedy sketch on a CD, or go to a comedy club.
About Heather Paulson, ND, FABNO:
A member of the Arizona Natural Health Center Cancer Care Team and one of the most accomplished Naturopathic Oncologists in the country, Dr. Heather Paulson focuses on helping people diagnosed with cancer bring their bodies back to a natural state of wellness.
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