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It is vital to have platforms that champion inclusivity and diversity, bringing stories and experiences from all walks of life to the forefront. The Disabled Entrepreneur – Disability UK Online Journal is one such platform dedicated to representing the experiences, insights, and accomplishments of disabled individuals. However, like an empty canvas waiting for an artist’s brush, our pages are currently awaiting content. We’re excited to invite guest writers to share their knowledge and perspectives on all health topics, from A to Z. If you have landed on this page that means the category needs content.

A Platform for the Disabled Community

The Disabled Entrepreneur – Disability UK Online Journal is more than just a publication; it’s a celebration of resilience, innovation, and success in the face of adversity. Disabled entrepreneurs, activists, healthcare professionals, and advocates have a valuable platform to share their insights and experiences. This journal is a space where stories and knowledge intersect to form a resource-rich hub for the entire disabled community.

Why Your Contribution Matters

Sharing your expertise and experiences on this platform can have a profound impact in several ways:

  1. Inspiration and Representation: Your stories and knowledge can inspire others in the disabled community. Representation matters, and your contribution can pave the way for others to follow in your footsteps.
  2. Education: The world of disabilities is vast and diverse. By contributing to the journal, you can educate the public and offer insights into topics such as disability rights, accessible technology, healthcare, adaptive sports, and more.
  3. Fostering Inclusivity: By sharing your perspective, you help break down barriers and stigmas surrounding disabilities. The more we understand each other, the more inclusive our society can become.
  4. Professional Growth: Becoming a guest writer for a reputable platform like this can enhance your professional profile and provide valuable networking opportunities.

Topics We’re Looking For

At the Disabled Entrepreneur – Disability UK Online Journal, we aim to cover a wide range of health topics and disability-related subjects. Our pages are open to contributions that span the A to Z of health and disability, including but not limited to:

  • Accessible Technology: Innovations in assistive devices and technology.
  • Mental Health: Strategies for managing mental health while navigating life with a disability.
  • Policy and Advocacy: Insights into disability rights and policy changes.
  • Entrepreneurship and Business: Stories of successful disabled entrepreneurs and startup guidance.
  • Inclusive Education: Strategies for creating inclusive learning environments.
  • Wellness and Healthcare: Tips on maintaining physical and mental health.

Browse our categories to see what content we need.

If you’re interested in sharing your knowledge, experiences, or insights on disability-related topics, we invite you to become a guest writer for the Disabled Entrepreneur – Disability UK Online Journal. To get started, simply follow these steps:

  1. Pitch Your Idea: Send us a brief pitch outlining your proposed topic to [email address]. Ensure that it aligns with our vision and mission.
  2. Write Your Article: Once your pitch is approved, start working on your article. Our editorial team will be available to provide guidance and feedback.
  3. Submit Your Article: When your article is ready, submit it for review.
  4. Engage with Our Community: We encourage our guest writers to engage with our readers through comments and discussions, offering valuable insights and answering questions.

Conclusion

The Disabled Entrepreneur – Disability UK Online Journal is not just a publication; it’s a collective voice that celebrates the achievements and experiences of the disabled community. We believe in the power of collective knowledge, and we invite you to be a part of our mission. Your contribution can be a stepping stone for others and an invaluable resource for the world. Join us in filling our pages with content that resonates, educates, and inspires.

As a guest writer, you’ll gain exposure and the chance to build a portfolio of content. We also offer backlinks to your personal or professional website, enhancing your online presence. By sharing your knowledge with our community, you’re not only enriching our journal but also empowering individuals within the disabled community and beyond.

At Disabled Entrepreneur – Disability UK, we are committed to supporting our talented writers. Our goal is to create a platform that compensates contributors once we reach a level of traffic that sustains such payments. As we grow, we are exploring the possibility of introducing a paywall system. This approach will help us continue to provide quality content while rewarding our dedicated writers for their valuable contributions. Your words and expertise are an essential part of our journey, and we look forward to a future where we can reciprocate your efforts more substantially.


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Impact on your health from someone who has COVID -19.

Impact on your health from someone who has COVID -19.

Patient A – My Daughter who is Fully Vaccinated

Patent B – Myself who has not had one Vaccination

I write two examples of two people living under the same roof with two different immune systems.

Just before Covid became world news I remember the Christmas before going to a restaurant on Christmas Eve with my daughter for a pre-booked Christmas Dinner, feeling like I had been hit by a bus with a very high temperature. I remember not having an appetite and could not wait to come home.

I decided after that not to venture out and not come into contact with anyone with the illness. I did not even go for my vaccinations. Because I suffer from OCD I am more vigilant and am an expert on germ awareness.

Germ awareness and cross-contamination should be taught everywhere and it should be in social media advertising and on television, radio, and in periodicals. It should be emphasized until we are sick of hearing about it. People who deliberately go out spreading their germs should be punished by law.

I obviously dodged a bullet until last week, when before my daughter could even speak I blurted out “Don’t tell me so you have COVID”?

She has had all the latest boosters and was due her fifth until she confirmed the dreaded news. She reckons she caught it from someone in university and by coincidence one of her tutors has just emailed her saying they too have become ill and all seminars will be online.

There is absolutely no excuse the moment you feel you are unwell to do a test and if you have Covid do not come to work or school, university, etc, or any public place for that matter. Do not be selfish. Obviously, people who only think about themselves and do not care about people around them would spread germs.

God will punish people who do not care about others. Do not go out without testing yourself first especially if you start to develop any of the symptoms below or on the NHS site.

Literally the same day she told me I started having the symptoms:

  • High Temperature
  • Feeling Freezing Cold even though I had to put the central heating on full blast.
  • Light headiness
  • Pounding Headache
  • A Cough
  • Feeling lethargic without energy
  • Aching Body
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Loss of Taste
  • Loss of Smell.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms in adults – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

My daughter who has had nearly all her boosters would be entitled to medication as she would be classed as a priority whilst me being the bad egg would not. I am just riding the tide and believe with willpower I can beat this. In fact, she told me last Tuesday, it is Sunday now, and I am feeling 75% better already.

Mind you I felt like I was hit by a truck and dragged down the road backward. I have little energy and am only now slowly coming back online which is unusual for me and it has only happened twice with the Christmas before the Covid announcement and now.

My daughter’s immune system has been suppressed because she finished her multiple sclerosis treatment earlier this year (www.lemtrada.com) and her body would not be reset until January of next year. Suppressed Immune System: What Is It, Causes, and More | Osmosis I was also concerned for her because she is vulnerable. However, we both experienced the same symptoms and we are both on the road to recovery.

I asked her on a scale of 1 being bad and 10 being good how she was feeling and she said 5 whereas I am feeling 7 or 8.

If any of our symptoms change I will document it here.

Am I angry, of course, I am, I have been off work because of the selfish person that decided to come to a public place to spread germs.

#covid #covid19 #germawareness #bacteria #crosscontamination

Black Mold & Multiple Sclerosis Connection.

New Study Shows Mold Triggers Brain Inflammation and can cause Multiple Sclerosis.

Black mold is dangerous and living in conditions where spores are present can lead to serious health conditions. Often people do not put two and two together and realize that their health has declined to poor living conditions.

Estimates vary, but in the US studies have shown up to 85 percent of building inspected had past water damage.

A new study found that people affected by mold illness experienced:

  • Brain inflammation in the hippocampus is the area of the brain that governs memory, learning, and the sleep-wake cycle.
  • Decreased neurogenesis, or the formation of new brain cells.
  • Impaired memory.
  • Increased sensitivity to pain.
  • Increased anxiety.

https://carolinatotalwellness.com/blog/index.php/2020/01/13/new-study-shows-mold-triggers-brain-inflammation/

Can dampness and mold affect my health?

The presence of mold in your home most definitely can cause you to become chronically ill. Dampness and mold are more likely to cause respiratory problems and autoimmune disorders as well as respiratory infections, allergies, or asthma.

Damp and mold can also affect the immune system which can cause multiple sclerosis and other immune disorders.

Who’s affected?

Some people are more susceptible than others, including:

  • babies and children
  • elderly people
  • those with existing skin problems, such as eczema
  • those with respiratory problems, such as allergies and asthma
  • those with a weakened immune system, such as those having chemotherapy, Lemtrada Alemtuzumab.

These people should stay away from dampness and mold.

How does it affect your health?

Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause an allergic reaction), irritants, and, sometimes, toxic substances.

Inhaling or touching mold spores may cause an allergic reaction, such as sneezing, a runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash. Molds can also cause asthma attacks.

By coincidence, asthma is something the tenant below me suffered from before moving out and ironically my daughter has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I highly doubt this to be a coincidence.

Causes of damp and mold

Mold and dampness are caused by excess moisture, such as poorly heated homes, and old houses. Moisture in buildings can be caused by leaking pipes, rising damp in basements or ground floors, or rain seeping in because of damage to the roof or around wooden window frames, which are single-glazed.

“So when the gas company stated I use more gas than the average household, it is to try and keep my home warm to stop the condensation from forming more mold which is a health hazard”.

Simply saying wash it down with hot soapy water and bleach it, is just a temporary measure because it will eventually come back. Besides the spores can be airborne and you may not necessarily see you have a problem until they start growing on your walls, windows, and furniture.

A newly built home may be damp if the water used when building it is still drying out – for example, in the plaster on the walls.

Excess moisture indoors can also be caused by condensation. Having your landlord tell you to open a window to release the condensation is not practical especially if it is cold and raining outside and in the winter months.

You must access where the mold or dampness is coming from and why you have excess moisture in your home. When you know what’s causing the dampness, you can make sure your home is repaired or take steps to limit the moisture in the air.

Remember if you live on a rented property, always take photographs of the mold and the damage to your personal belongings. This is particularly important for litigation evidence.

When removing the mold listening to your landlord advising you to wash it down with soapy water is a health hazard because he/she is telling you to deal with the problem rather than him/her dealing with it themselves.

If you have been diagnosed with autoimmune disease whilst living in a property covered with black mold there may be grounds to sue your landlord/lady, especially if you have made them aware of the issue and they have done nothing about it.

If the area of the mold is large you may need to get a professional to remove the mold for you, but if it’s only a small amount you may be able to remove it yourself, providing you are in good health. if your landlord/lady insists you deal with the mold by washing it down with bleach and soapy water and they are aware you have health issues you have grounds for litigation.

https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/lifestyle/can-damp-and-mould-affect-my-health/

Invasive Mold Infections

People, especially those with weakened immune systems, can develop invasive mold infections days to weeks after exposure to fungi that live in the environment.

Exposure to indoor mold that grows as a result of water damage may increase this risk.

These infections are:

  • Rare
  • Typically caused by Aspergillus, but can also be caused by other types of mold, such as mucormycosis
  • Difficult to diagnose
  • Often life-threatening

Risk Factors

These include people who:

  • Have had a transplant, especially hematopoietic stem cell transplants
  • Have cancer, especially hematologic cancers like leukemia and lymphoma
  • Are undergoing cancer treatment (chemotherapy)
  • Are taking medications that weaken the immune system, such as corticosteroids and biologics

Signs and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms can vary depending on the patient, the type of mold, and the part of the body affected, but often include the following:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Night sweats
  • Weight loss
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sinus symptoms
  • Dark scabs, blisters, or ulcers on the skin
  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Brain Inflammation
  • Asthma
  • Skin Problems such as eczema
  • Respitorary problems

Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosing an invasive mold infection requires multiple diagnostic tests. The results of these tests should be interpreted in the context of each specific patient. These tests include:

  • Culture of specimens from the affected area (such as bronchoalveolar lavage [BAL]), which is often used to detect lung infections)
  • Biopsy of the suspected body part affected to obtain a sample for fungal culture and histopathology
  • Imaging of the affected part of the body (e.g., chest computed tomography [CT] for respiratory symptoms)
  • Blood tests (such as Aspergillus galactomannan), which are primarily used in immunocompromised patients

Starting treatment early can help prevent deaths.

Treatment includes antifungal medications and, in some cases, urgent surgery.

Consider consulting an infectious diseases specialist to help with diagnosis and treatment.

Prevention and Patient Resources

After major flooding or other exposure to water damage and mold, talk with your immunocompromised patients about how to protect themselves from mold:

  • Mold grows where there is moisture, usually within 24-48 hours of flooding. Even if it is not visible, it is often present.
  • Immunocompromised people should not enter moldy buildings or help clean up the mold.
    • If it is impossible for people with weakened immune systems to avoid a moldy building, they should talk with their doctor and consider wearing an N-95 respirator inside the building. Remind patients that this will still not fully protect them from becoming exposed to mold, but may reduce their risk.
  • If there is mold in your patient’s home, someone who is healthy and able should clean it up and fix any water problems.
  • Healthy people who clean up mold or spend time in areas affected by mold should wear full protective clothing including an N95 respirator, gloves, boots, long pants, and long sleeves. An N95 respirator alone may not fully protect people from becoming exposed to mold and becoming sick.

https://www.cdc.gov/mold/invasive-mold-infections.htm

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