Upside Down
So, before I post any pictures, I'd like to let you know that it is 12:30pm and my day is pretty much already done.......
I met this morning with some people I might be working with for my research. After having a good discussion with one man and arranging a follow-up meeting for tomorrow at 2:30pm, I sat down with another woman for about 1 hour to discuss my plans. From her I learned some amazing things. She informed me that boiling water is bad because although it kills bacteria, it damages the hydrogen bonding and breaks up the trimeric, quatrimeric, and pentameric water coagulates and causes them to recoagulate into huge water clusters that the body cannot use to deliver nutrients and vitamins to people. She also disagreed with me that boiling water is better than not boiling it at all. I also learned that Giardia is in everyone and when someone ingests more Giardia, it is the "initial shock" that causes people to suffer from it. She said some people can withstand the shock and others cannot withstand the shock, those which can't, get sick. Needless to say, I am suffering from "initial shock" now! I am going to go to the meeting tomorrow and see what happens.
Finally, I went back to "Reliance" to get my phone figured out. The woman working there agreed with me that my phone would not activate and she informed me that I would need to go to Reliance Headquarters in Pondicherry in order to get it fixed. But, it is now lunch time so I have to wait until at least 4:30pm. I am debating whether or not I should just buy a new phone from her for 1400 Rupees, or $30. I'll think about it over lunch.
Now for two more recent photos.....
Woman and Daughter
I met this morning with some people I might be working with for my research. After having a good discussion with one man and arranging a follow-up meeting for tomorrow at 2:30pm, I sat down with another woman for about 1 hour to discuss my plans. From her I learned some amazing things. She informed me that boiling water is bad because although it kills bacteria, it damages the hydrogen bonding and breaks up the trimeric, quatrimeric, and pentameric water coagulates and causes them to recoagulate into huge water clusters that the body cannot use to deliver nutrients and vitamins to people. She also disagreed with me that boiling water is better than not boiling it at all. I also learned that Giardia is in everyone and when someone ingests more Giardia, it is the "initial shock" that causes people to suffer from it. She said some people can withstand the shock and others cannot withstand the shock, those which can't, get sick. Needless to say, I am suffering from "initial shock" now! I am going to go to the meeting tomorrow and see what happens.
Finally, I went back to "Reliance" to get my phone figured out. The woman working there agreed with me that my phone would not activate and she informed me that I would need to go to Reliance Headquarters in Pondicherry in order to get it fixed. But, it is now lunch time so I have to wait until at least 4:30pm. I am debating whether or not I should just buy a new phone from her for 1400 Rupees, or $30. I'll think about it over lunch.
Now for two more recent photos.....
View from my ride w/ holy cows blocking the road.
Woman and Daughter
posted by Jon at 02:49
5 Comments:
Is this woman a potential subject, a healthcare provider or what? Maybe you should change your study to focus on beliefs that act as barriers to effective self care in preventing water borne illness....or, another thought, just a little paper for the grant makers: "why I was unable to complete my study in India". Ha. Who was steering the bike when you took that picture? Or maybe your feet were on the ground. Thats it.
I agree with your mother. Check the internet about that woman's water theory. I find it hard to believe. I thought water was H20 and was solid, liquid or gas. THE END. Boiling kills everything that cannot withstand boiling. I agree with your mother - it is interesting how misconceptions can perpetuate and interfere with good medical practice. When seat belts first came out, alot of people did not wear them because they believed the survival would increase without the belt because they would be thrown free from the wrecked car!!!
it was so good to hear from you even through the computer! miss you, love you .. i agree. buy the phone!
LIke I said in the email, I'm with them. Buy.
jon sounds like you're having a great time besides the diarrhea and phone situation. that's awesome you got your own moped. what are the other americans doing there? will you post pictures of the people you're hanging out with? also, take some pictures of the food there. i like food pictures, get recipes of things you like too.
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