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Dr. Sum Knick. Dir?ct*J ^ ? PSU Witfw American towiro Cmtmr J looking a the coasempurary druggie* ? of MiyH-iputiai InJiini ta Southern Mexico As Itay fight far ; to participate * the political sari ecoBOfllic mainstream of ibeir ! ^ abo^*miat#| realize dmt*cy stand not aaly to lose dieir liars in the straggle. tat also tbdr way of life. of a developing country Oaeofie ; most sigaificaat losses is the : practices. This happens when dm people who carry the traditional knowledge and wisdom aboat those ? medical practices are forced to change their ways ia onicr to survive Bat la modem limes it also happen* when % local environment ia which Aese traditional cultures live is dcatfoyed. This k especially significant because modem (Western) mnMrinr is Jost bow bogionuig to realize that the cures for maay I worldwide diseases may someday he fouad ia them traditional medicine kits and ia the forests from which they come. Oae particularly poignant example of current destruction of eavinaunent. snd the costs it can have for humanity, is ia the loss of iniidlcinal plant species ia tropical Maya. Mayan people know about ttv-yak-lHH-ick (Anthurium aJUQjacaitailD. a plant they tire as a They chop the leave* and put them in body are bathed ia this solution. Mayan people know where to find there plant*, what time of day and what reanaa of the moon fat beat to pit* tea. They also know about cu-shub (Biu iweibmat a plant tired to treat pain and fever The Maya utilize the leave*, roots and fruit of this plant. They know that only the mature plant has the best medicinal properties. They know about sbma-culun tPynrr mm*t?\ This fat a ptaM used for various purpose* ? its leave* can be boiled into a lea fur pain-relief, or healed in uil and used a* a poultice for swelling*. The Maya taught the Spaniard* how to use it. and today many are the Spanish word ohrl to describe it. They know about mc-xa-nal (Pomrria camnechiaiiai a tree with many tires, It* leaves are made iMo an herbal bath for the treatment of xkin disorder* and sleeplessness There arc just a few of the hundred* of tropical plants used by Mayan people When their culture is over-run by development, logging and muds, many of there plant* will disappear. And heytmd that, many alter ptani species which an Ml cwreiKiy hong used as medicine by Mayan people, and which could potentially be found 10 have amazing curative powers, will also vanish. Tropical forests are environments with more biological diversity ? greater numbers of plant and animal species ? than any other place on earth. When we lose traditional Mayan culture, we also lose the forest, and vice versa. Ij Che I. the Mayan spirit responsible for medicine, is most often depicted as a woman holding the leaves of a plant. An area of her tropical forests the size of New York. New Jersey and Connecticut is being destroyed every year. Meanwhile, less than I percent of the plants in tropical forests have been analyzed for their medicinal properties. Last week wc beard one of the Mayan leaders in Mexico saying: "...we came down from the mountains carrying our packs, carrying our dead, carrying our history..." They may aLso be carrying uw future ? in the form of what I hey know about the medicinal value of plants in their homeland environment ? and in the forests they have protected for centuries. For more information about traditional medical practices, visit the Native American Resource Center in OkJ Main Building, on the campus of Pembroke State University. Pediatric Pointers By JOSEPH T. BELL. MD Well. look who's bock ui the aewmaperl I hove finally settled beck into Kooesoe County after almost four years in OUaboma You can't imagine how good It is lo be home! Now that we have gotten into our routine at work with Robeson Health Cree and at home. I can get back to writing about health issues affecting our children. Thank you for all dx nice comments and words of uBLiiimapunt ahotg thai article. Today I thought we could dm r iwlGiv hit !?rWl wmfmofr rnai no oarv na? [ >cr r c. dun. but most newborn rashes are harmless and disappear within the : tint few moothrMore than 30% of newborns develop acne on the face, amubag maialy of small red bumps. ; This man seems to be caused by hormones passed torn the mom to rhe baby just before birth. It usually appears at 3-4 weeks of age and may last until 4 to 6 months of,ags. Since ! the condition is temporary.usually no ? treatmentisnscaaaary. Applying bat . ' nil or omsmama can make fee rash rSHUHHBHBI worse, so avoid these Moat babies ha ve a rash on the chin or cheeks caused by (booting. It is often caused by milk and acid that the baby spits up from the stomach Rinsing the face with water after each feeing or spit up may help prevent this rash Prickly heat" (miliaria rubral is another temporary rash seen on the fece It is caused by pressure and ngk fclM Dositiorfmore frequently, use a cool wash cloth on the area and make sure the room temperature is comfortable More than half of all newborns get a rash called erythema toxicumon the second or third day of life. The rash consists of large red blotches with a tiny white bump in the center that looks like an insect bite They can be numerous and appear over the entire body . The cause is unknown, the rash ? is harmless and usually fades within a ? couple of weeks. g Milian arc hay white bumps that occur on about 40% of all newborns They are commonly called "milk bumpc." They are blocked sins pores which open up and disappear by one to two months of age Mongolian spots are bluish-gray flat birth marks found on more than 90% of Native American. Orientals, Hispanics and Black babies. They occur most commonly on the buttocks and back but may be found anywhere. They vary greatly in size and shape and usually fade by 2-3 years of age. Flat pink birth marks occur over the bridge of the nose The eye lids or the back of neck is more than 50% of newborns. The marks are commonly called "stork bites." The ones on the face clear by 1-2 years of age, while thnonaaon the neck may porststtnto adult hojd_^?j- ? . '^ellthat' saHonnewborn rashes and birth marks. I hope e veryooe gets a chance to attend the upcoming Lumbee Constitution hearings that are going on this week and next. Your input on the matter is important. Take care and we'll talk about next week! JOANMrLCHSKLEAin "27 Tears Hands-On Experience" 8 Tears ? Deputy Clerk of Superior Court 19 Tsars - Assistant Clerk of Superior Court A PROVRK RRCORD OF HARD WORK. FAIRMRM AND DVTRQRITT. Iks sets Win be appreciated sad will keep her ?spartaeaa and sesssritsMat working for the Paid for by iheC otnmiuec ui LUxt JoAnu Locklcat Cleft of Superior Court. Robeson I otwUv I MMMBaffl IPhfrrmpcist Sink your teeth into this Caalwy I* wfcat yoa aij ?M~K mill foods )fooMpoidMifoiMon^iij||phfNMM4|k 'mowsSi or rrarfcaaf A Nil !5L ?dot o?s ptoto of fo?t<P Adiltd fljjorpfhd ootcowoff Idlwil ZmLfciosi iiIwmhipwUli sftsi-ST" Oiddoo Is so Is^oHsd^srt of stayfls| hisldy Pembroke Kiwanis BfipfiU **?. i.h President Bubby Bell presented hie ton. Dr. Joey Bell, M.D. a graduate of UNC Medics I School and a Pediatriatkm of Robeaon Health Caree. located in Pembroke. The weekly meeting was held at the Town ?wt Country Rectanraat. Dr. BEII aerved in Indian Medial Centers in Oklahoma before coming to Robeson County. There is a major revamping of Indian Medical Care Systems. When tribal control is in effect the services are free for legitimate tribal members. There is governmental supervision. THer eare complete medical services Emergency services are offered to anyone but after that members only are cared for at no charge. There are Indian Health Care as a branch of Public Health There is a Veterans Administration under teh direct supervision by the Federal Government with Civil Service requirements If we have an Indian Health Servive here we would be supervised by the INdian Office in Nash ville, Tennessee. But a loose type of Adminstration that is to say it would be non supervised But supervised by the tribe itself. Managed Health Care Sustem is by contract to a hospital system for various services. Ther is a way from governmental supervision and you can contract any hospital or services you desire. If the Federal government grants Lumbee recognition, we would not have much change, we would use the area hospitals as we always have. Questions and answers followed Dr. Bell's presentation. Invocation-Clay May nor Song Leader-Ed Teets. Reporter-Ken Johnson. CaroHaa ladiaa Voice a published every Thursday by riric American ruDitcauons 304 Normal Sc. - College Plaza Post Office Box I07S Pembroke. North Carolina 28372 Phone (919) S2I-2826 - Fax (919) 521-1975 Connoe Brayboy, Editor Helen Loddeer, Office Manager Subscriptions One yur in NC, $20.00 ..... Outel erase, 811 <10 - am ib^i mun Pembroke, NC jm RICK'S > PLACE L Oocc again tax time has cone and goae. There ia acta whole lot we cm do about it Sure, we cm?md around and complain, but deep dowa we all kaow what we must do to keep Uncle Sam happy. We have to do our duty. Fill out the appropriate forms and pay the price. The nane cm be said about the upcoming elections. Many of us have about the folks ui power and the political situation of the area for many years. Now is the tune to stand together and be counted We have the power to elect anyone we choose. We have the power to put qualified Indian candidates in positions of power that were unheard ofin years past. Let's do it. I was talking to a young Indian woman about the political situation in our county and about the election process in general. She ask me who I planned to vote for Sheriff. I told her I was voting for the most qualified Indian candidate in every election In the sheriffs race, I believe Glenn Maynor to be the best candidate, regardless of race, for the job. She couldn't believe it. She started telling me about her candidate. A white guy. and bow great he was. Before she wotted herself up into a small lather. I stopped her and ask her to compare the qualifications of her candidate to mine. She admitted she knew very little about either candidate but was going to vote for her guy because he was probably better qualified. I saw red. Here was an educated. Indian woman voting for a white candidate over an Indian candidate became of race, Stefekdut the Indianwould be lass qualified because he was an Indian! For many years thai may have been true Not today. We have qualified Indians in all fields. We have Indians who can do the job, all they need is the opportunity. Let's all take the time to learn about the candidates and their stance on the issues that matter to us as a people. Lean the frets. Many people will spread rumors and lies to discredit the opposition. As a small boy, I heard that if Lyndon Johnson was elected President, he would institute a 4 day school week. I believed it and wanted him to win. Hedidbntlhedday school week was just someone blowing smoke I learned that you can't believe everything you hear (and I hear plenty). If someone tells you something that seems unbelievable about a candidate, it may be to your advantage to check the frets before jumping on the bandwagon. I believe we should vote for the candidate who is best suited and best qualified for thejob. If both candidates are evenly qualified. I will certainly vote for an Indian because the Indian candidate understands the problems of Indians as a people. During the primary and the election, go to the polls and vote. Exercise your rights Stand up and be counted. Make a difference. Be part of the solution. Put the right candidate in office. Pembroke Housing Authority Silent Auction The Authority has the following surplus items for disposal. Anyone interested should submit a bid form in a sealed envelope to Lemark Harris, Executive Director, at the Central Office of Locklear Court prior to 4:00 p.m. on April 28, 1994. Bid forms are available at the Central office. Item Number 1. 32" Lawn Sweeper Tag number 800-502; 2. 17" buffing/stripping machine tag number 800-S11; 3. 10" table saw tag number 800-505; 4. End table; 5. End table; 6. Couch, lounge; 7. Chair, lounge; 8. Chair, lounge; 9. Chair lounge; 10. Desk Chair, high back; II. Desk Chair, 12. Chair, bar, 13. Trimmer, lawn; 14. Couch, lounge; 15. Chair, lounge; 16. Mower, Lawn; 17. Computer, Keyboard, & monitor. The Authority reserves the unqualifiable right to reject any,, bid that it deems necessary. All bids must be submitted prior to ' \ "Our Clothes Don't Leave Town * Grand Opening Pembroke Dry Cleaners I Friday, April 22, 1994 1 404 W. 3rd Street, Pembroke I (across from New Hardee's) Locally Owned and Operated 10% Senior Citizen Discount Try us, You'll Like Us One Day Service Available Hours: Monday-Fri. 8-5 Closed: Wednesday at 12 Noon Phone: 521-8455 UCB Equity BuyUne": The Less Taxing \\&y To Get A Loan. Wkh UCB s Equity BuyUnc. Rttong a loan can bt m emy ? wrong * check Betmar that's eacdy how you access your inr of credit. Plus, by using the equity In your home as ci 4wii, 100% of the tannest may be deductible an your federal Income uues. Consuk a tax advnor about the deductibility of tannest Best of al. it provides money when you need it, no matter what you need, h's a peat way to get a tax bicak and make the equity in your home work far you. m ill & -ft; ? " ?? "' . f I Pituse slop by any UCBafficr or caB 671-6100. Text ukptwne number for the hearing impotrrd, 1-8004T76-6545.
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