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Rudbeckia /rʌdˈbɛkiə/ is a plant genus in the Asteraceae or composite family. Rudbeckia flowers feature a prominent, raised central disc in black, brown shades of green, and in-between tones, giving rise to their familiar common names of coneflowers and black-eyed-susans. All are native to North America, and many species are cultivated in gardens for their showy yellow or gold flower heads that bloom in mid to late summer.
The species are herbaceous, mostly perennial plants (some annual or biennial) growing to 0.5–3.0 m tall, with simple or branched stems. The leaves are spirally arranged, entire to deeply lobed, and 5–25 cm long. The flowers are produced in daisy-like inflorescences, with yellow or orange florets arranged in a prominent, cone-shaped head; "cone-shaped" because the ray florets tend to point out and down (are decumbent) as the flower head opens.
A large number of species have been proposed within Rudbeckia, but most are now regarded as synonyms of the limited list given below.
Several currently accepted species have several accepted varieties. Some of them (for example the black-eyed susan, R. hirta), are popular garden flowers distinguished for their long flowering times. Many cultivars of these species are known.
Rudbeckia is one of at least four genera within the flowering plant family Asteraceae whose members are commonly known as coneflowers; the others are Echinacea, Dracopis, and Ratibida.
Rudbeckia species are eaten by the caterpillars of some Lepidoptera species including cabbage moths and dot moths.
The name was given by Carolus Linnaeus to honor his patron and fellow botanist at Uppsala University, Olof Rudbeck the Younger (1660-1740), as well as Rudbeck's late father Olof Rudbeck the Elder (1630-1702), a distinguished Naturalist, Philologist, and Doctor of Medicine (he had discovered the lymphatic system), and founder of Sweden's first botanic garden, now the Linnaean Garden at Uppsala. In 1730 Linnaeus had been invited into the home of the younger Rudbeck (now almost 70) as tutor his youngest children. Rudbeck had then recommended Linnaeus to replace him as a lecturer at the university and as the botanical garden demonstrator, even though Linnaeus was only in his second year of studies. In his book The Compleat Naturalist: A Life of Linnaeus, Wilfred Blunt quotes Linnaeus's dedication:
So long as the earth shall survive and as each spring shall see it covered with flowers, the Rudbeckia will preserve your glorious name. I have chosen a noble plant in order to recall your merits and the services you have rendered, a tall one to give an idea of your stature, and I wanted it to be one which branched and which flowered and fruited freely, to show that you cultivated not only the sciences but also the humanities. Its rayed flowers will bear witness that you shone among savants like the sun among the stars; its perennial roots will remind us that each year sees you live again through new works. Pride of our gardens, the Rudbeckia will be cultivated throughout Europe and in distant lands where your revered name must long have been known. Accept this plant, not for what it is but for what it will become when it bears your name.
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This anatomical theatre in Uppsala was built as a place to hold public dissections - you could pay to be in the audience, but it was also meant as a way to teach students about anatomy. It was built in 1662-63 by one of the most prominent scientists of the day in Sweden: Olof Rudbeck (the Elder/den äldre) when he was principal of Uppsala University. Internationally he is probably most known as one of the first to describe the lymphatic system - so that he would be into anatomy is no surprise.
The place is built extremely narrow, to give the audience a good view down, with just standing space. The abundance of windows (which would have been even more striking back then, when Swedish houses as such tended to have rather small windows) was to give ample light to the room below. And note the decorations with the classical order of columns: Doric at the bottom, Ionic in the middle, and Corinthian at the top.
Located at Gustavianum, now a museum, in Uppsala.
Tweedledum and Tweedledee are characters in an English nursery rhyme and in Lewis Carroll's 1871 book Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. Their names may have originally come from an epigram written by poet John Byrom. The nursery rhyme has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 19800. The names have since become synonymous in western popular culture slang for any two people who look and act in identical ways, generally in a derogatory context.
The words "Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee" make their first appearance in print as names applied to the composers George Frideric Handel and Giovanni Bononcini in "one of the most celebrated and most frequently quoted (and sometimes misquoted) epigrams", satirising disagreements between Handel and Bononcini, written by John Byrom (1692–1763): in his satire, from 1725. Some say, compar'd to BononciniThat Mynheer Handel's but a NinnyOthers aver, that he to HandelIs scarcely fit to hold a CandleStrange all this Difference should be'Twixt Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee!
Although Byrom is clearly the author of the epigram, the last two lines have also been attributed to Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope. While the familiar form of the rhyme was not printed until around 1805, when it appeared in Original Ditties for the Nursery, it is possible that Byrom was drawing on an existing rhyme.
The characters are perhaps best known from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass and what Alice Found There (1871). Carroll, having introduced two fat little men named Tweedledum and Tweedledee, quotes the nursery rhyme, which the two brothers then go on to enact. They agree to have a battle, but never have one. When they see a monstrous black crow swooping down, they take to their heels. The Tweedle brothers never contradict each other, even when one of them, according to the rhyme, "agrees to have a battle". Rather, they complement each other's words, which led John Tenniel to portray them as twins in his illustrations for the book.
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Rudbeckia /rʌdˈbɛkiə/ is a plant genus in the Asteraceae or composite family. Rudbeckia flowers feature a prominent, raised central disc in black, brown shades of green, and in-between tones, giving rise to their familiar common names of coneflowers and black-eyed-susans. All are native to North America, and many species are cultivated in gardens for their showy yellow or gold flower heads that bloom in mid to late summer.
The species are herbaceous, mostly perennial plants (some annual or biennial) growing to 0.5–3.0 m tall, with simple or branched stems. The leaves are spirally arranged, entire to deeply lobed, and 5–25 cm long. The flowers are produced in daisy-like inflorescences, with yellow or orange florets arranged in a prominent, cone-shaped head; "cone-shaped" because the ray florets tend to point out and down (are decumbent) as the flower head opens.
A large number of species have been proposed within Rudbeckia, but most are now regarded as synonyms of the limited list given below.
Several currently accepted species have several accepted varieties. Some of them (for example the black-eyed susan, R. hirta), are popular garden flowers distinguished for their long flowering times. Many cultivars of these species are known.
Rudbeckia is one of at least four genera within the flowering plant family Asteraceae whose members are commonly known as coneflowers; the others are Echinacea, Dracopis, and Ratibida.
Rudbeckia species are eaten by the caterpillars of some Lepidoptera species including cabbage moths and dot moths.
The name was given by Carolus Linnaeus to honor his patron and fellow botanist at Uppsala University, Olof Rudbeck the Younger (1660-1740), as well as Rudbeck's late father Olof Rudbeck the Elder (1630-1702), a distinguished Naturalist, Philologist, and Doctor of Medicine (he had discovered the lymphatic system), and founder of Sweden's first botanic garden, now the Linnaean Garden at Uppsala. In 1730 Linnaeus had been invited into the home of the younger Rudbeck (now almost 70) as tutor his youngest children. Rudbeck had then recommended Linnaeus to replace him as a lecturer at the university and as the botanical garden demonstrator, even though Linnaeus was only in his second year of studies. In his book The Compleat Naturalist: A Life of Linnaeus, Wilfred Blunt quotes Linnaeus's dedication:
So long as the earth shall survive and as each spring shall see it covered with flowers, the Rudbeckia will preserve your glorious name. I have chosen a noble plant in order to recall your merits and the services you have rendered, a tall one to give an idea of your stature, and I wanted it to be one which branched and which flowered and fruited freely, to show that you cultivated not only the sciences but also the humanities. Its rayed flowers will bear witness that you shone among savants like the sun among the stars; its perennial roots will remind us that each year sees you live again through new works. Pride of our gardens, the Rudbeckia will be cultivated throughout Europe and in distant lands where your revered name must long have been known. Accept this plant, not for what it is but for what it will become when it bears your name.
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soundtrack: tainted love revised by Coil.
model and original picture shooter: Topok
inspiration provided by - H O T B - and *m.a.u*
Papaya is a plant. The leaves are used to make medicine.
Papaya is used for preventing and treating gastrointestinal tract disorders, intestinal parasite infections, and as a sedative and diuretic. It is also used for nerve pains (neuralgia) and elephantoid growths. Elephantoid growths are large swollen areas of the body that are symptoms of a rare disorder of the lymphatic system caused by parasitic worms.
Papaya contains a chemical called papain, which is commonly used as a meat tenderizer.
After my second surgery 2 years ago I have been using a mini trampoline daily to keep my lymphatic system in shape.
Rebounding is also a very good exercise. My husband has decided to try it during the lockdown and Carlota always jumps in to give him support. :-)
Bonne journée chers Amis !
Have a nice day my Friends
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J'ai eu 2 séances d'ergothérapie cette semaine pour tenter de pouvoir plier mes doigts, elle fait un drainage lymphatique sur la main pour commencer, puis j'ai des exercices à faire comme prendre un par un des petits carrés éponge et les garder dans la main, saisir des objets ave une grosse pincette, malaxer de la pâte à modeler, tout cela est très douloureux pour mes doigts enflés et la main remplie de liquide. Après 9 séances, j'espère obtenir un bon résultat et récupérer l'usage de mes doigts.
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Thank you all for your nice comments.
I had 2 sessions occupational therapy this week to try to bend my fingers, she makes a lymphatic drainage on hand to start, then I have to do exercises like taking a small square sponge and keep in hand, grasping objects ave a big tweezers, knead the modeling clay this is very painful for my swollen fingers and filled with liquid hand. After 9 sessions, I hope for a good result and recover the use of my fingers.
poor v is still sleeping on my recliner... she really needs to be sitting up a bit to be comfortable... i miss my recliner... but i miss sleeping in the same bed with v more... v&i have seen the boobie doc and the breast surgeon over the past 2 days... we get new year's day off (yay!!)... then we see the oncologist tomorrow morning...
on tuesday, v had her tissue expanders expanded... we found out how they fit in her body and why they don't fit particularly well... i expected to see them get bigger as the doc added saline... but they didn't... v felt fine directly after the pump up... but the next day she felt plenty sore!! we also found out that the pain in her left arm along with the somehow newly formed and very painful tendon running from her arm pit to her elbow is known as axillary web syndrome (i'll put a full description of it at the bottom of this post)....
during our visit with the breast surgeon we picked up much more info on the syndrome and instructions on how to deal with it... many exercises for v... mainly sretching... and i get to rub the chord down a couple of times a day... its kind of creepy because it makes this crunchy sound as you rub it... and poor v squirms in pain... amazingly after just a day of exercise and the rubbing, v has considerable relief and can lift her arm with less limitation...
and the breast surgeon gave us the results of the oncotype DX genetic testing... it gives a recurrence score 0-100... low is good... v scored a 12!!! fortunately i understand statistics well (taught it in college... apply it at work daily)... and you have to understand it to wade through exactly what the score means... in the simplest terms, the score says that if v is postmenopausal (unclear since she was doing low level hormone replacement with bc pills before the cancer) that simply taking pills (tamoxifen) would give her a roughly 8% chance of recurrence.. and interestingly according to the stats... chemo makes the chance of recurrence jump to 10%... now these stats worry me since they are taken from a total population of 367... and that's not much... so its good news... but still leaves us in a very cloudy grey area in terms of chemo or no... nothing cut and dry... there are so many variables which haven't been studied... v's case is one lymph node with a micrometastases less than 1mm... the stats are taken from 1-3 affected lymph nodes that could have macromets much greater than 2mm... it will be very much a decision based on v's gut feel... with input from oncologists and her helpful husband :)
the world really needs a better medical database with all known cases entered to allow folks to look for commonalities... right now, i'm driving myself nutty reading tons of conflicting and incomplete studies on breast cancer recurrence... i even watched the technical presentation on the node positive results using the oncotype dx assay... i mean i even know what an assay is... i need a break!!!
so we meet with the first oncologist tomorrow at 11:30am...
Axillary Web Syndrome, also known as "cording". It is very common after mastectomy or lumpectomy with axillary node dissection (lymph node removal). It is characterized by pain in the armpit or elbow with tautness that increases when trying to straighten the elbow or lift the arm overhead. The pain and tautness may extend into the wrist or thumb. There is often a visible tightness or a "cord" that looks like a guitar string just beneath the skin that runs from the armpit to the elbow.
Axillary web syndrome occurs when there is an interruption of the axillary lymphatics during axillary or sentinel node dissection. Axillary web syndrome seems to be unrelated to the number of lymph nodes removed or the stage of the cancer diagnosis. The syndrome usually does not begin immediately after surgery. Rather, there is a delay of a few weeks before the initial symptoms occur.
Research suggests that thombosed (clotted) lymph vessels are responsible for the cording. The vessels are inflamed and become thicker and shorter. Axillary Web Syndrome usually responds well to physical therapy treatment within six to eight visits and does not have long-term effects.
I'm not sure about the spelling, but this tape helps the lymphatic system drain excess fluid from an extremity. It works like a constant massage of the muscles. It looks like a gimmick and works like magic!
The collection consists of 12,000 objects and specimens that tell the story of 300 years of anatomical teaching at the University of Edinburgh.
About one third of the museum’s collection is related to pathology, anatomy and zoology. This includes models, skeletal remains, dried and fluid preserved specimens. The rest of the collections include phrenology, pharmacology, ethnography, forensics and anatomical and other artworks.
The museum displays a number of unique objects including the skull of George Buchanan (tutor to James VI), a dissected body with the lymphatic system injected with mercury (1788) and the skeleton of notorious murderer William Burke (1829).
Uppsala, Sweden.
One single shot taken from behind a maple tree. In the background: Uppsala dome church. In the middle: the dome of the Anatomical theater of the Uppsala University where Olof Rudbeck (Olaus Rudbeckius, 1630-1702) discovered the lymphitic system.
Fuji Neopan 100 in D76 1:1.
Pajtás box camera (1955).
Epson V600, Vue Scan, scanned with a touch of sepia.
Idea: my daughter Susanna.
= Explore'd = ! (Thanks for advising, Lu!)
D'autres, - des innocents ou bien des lymphatiques,
Ne trouvent dans les bois que des charmes langoureux,
Souffles fais et parfums tièdes. Ils sont heureux!
D'autres s'y sentent pris - rêveurs - d'effrois mystiques.
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Ces grands rameaux jamais apaisés, comme l'onde,
D'où tombe un noir silence avec une ombre encor
Plus noire, tout ce morne et sinistre décor
Me remplit d'une horreur triviale et profonde.
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Le vent se lève chaud et lourd, un frisson passe
Et repasse, toujours plus fort, dans l'épaisseur
Toujours plus sombre des hauts chênes, obsesseur
Et s'éparpille, ainsi qu'un miasme, dans l'espace.
Paul Verlaine
Poèmes saturniens
Some - the innocent or the lymphatic -
Find in the woods charms languorous or gay;
Fresh airs and odors warm. Happy are they!
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These branches thick, like billows without bound,
Where falls black silence, and where falls a shade
Still blacker - all this mournfulness displayed,
Fills me with horror, foolish, yet profound.
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The winds rise warm and strong; the ripples race
With force renewed where the black leaves are strewn
On the high oaks that seem to importune -
Then scatter like a fever into space.
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IN THE WOODS
By Paul Verlaine (translated by Bergen Applegate in 1916)
Saturnian Poems
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A HUGE THANK YOU, un très grand MERCI, to our Flickr. friend = pas le matin = who, out of the goodness of his heart, made time to do a net search for this beautiful translation....
A friend/neighbor in Gaia had an emergency.
They were needed (pronto) to help an
ailing single Mother/Mother-in-Law living in England
navigate her battle with lymphatic Cancer .
Eight year old Flora’s our house - guest for a bit- and
she’s uncomfortable, being away from “her pack” and our little guys being a dick- overly “territorial” (over my attention and our home here in Portugal, and not being the gracious host buddy, I'd expected Cumin to be.
OY!
It's only been a little over a month since I lost Gracie to cancer and today I found out Aurora has cancer too. Aurora's diagnosis was poorly differentiated mammary gland adenocarcinoma, grade 3. The report does say the tumor does appear to be completely removed. There may still be a high chance for metastasis, but there is no evidence for vascular or lymphatic invasion. I'm waiting to hear back from the vet as what to do next.
The spines found on the Buck moth caterpillar (Hemileuca maia) are associated with venom glands that occur within the caterpillar's body. When stung, pain is immediate, with radiation to local lymphatic groups followed by localized itching, swelling and redness. Welts raised on the skin can remain visible for 24 hours to a week after a sting. Allergies to these stings have been documented, and people stung should be watched for any potential anaphylactic reactions. Localized contact dermatitis should subside between four to eight hours after being stung.
One little white flower in the darkness is illuminated by the moon after a rain. Although the surrounding night seems vast, it continues to glow and share its beauty. It is the essence of hope.
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Galium aparine is in the same family as coffee, and contains the alkaloid caffeine. The fruits have been roasted and used as a coffee substitute. The plant is edible as a cooked green any time before the fruits appear. Medicinally it is used in poultice for wounds, bites, and stings. Teas from this plant treat the lymphatic system, kidneys, and acts as a diuretic.
According to the herbalist Nicholas Culpeper, 1653 "It is under the dominion of the Moon. The juice of the herb and the seed together taken in wine, helpeth those bitten with an adder, by preserving the heart from the venom. It is familiarly taken in broth, to keep them lean and lank that are apt to grow fat."
This plant goes by many common names. It is known as Cleavers, Sticky Willy, and Velcro Weed because of the tiny hook-like hairs that allow the vine to cling to people. It is also known as Bedstraw because in Europe it was used in medieval times to stuff mattresses.
It is also interesting that the word 'cleave' can mean two opposite things--to adhere to something and also to split in two.
Coquillettidia xanthogaster
Tribe: Mansoniini
Subfamily: Culicinae
Family: Culicidae
Order: Diptera
The genus of Coquillettidia was erected in 1904 by Harrison Gray Dyar. The genus is not extensively documented but females of some species are believed to feed primarily on birds but also feeds on macropods and have been known to feed on cattle. They will attack humans in shady places during the daytime - as this photograph illustrates. The image was taken in a moist, shady, tropical forested area.
Unlike most mosquito larvae (e.g., Culex or Aedes), which must frequently come to the water's surface to breathe air, Coquillettidia larvae are "underwater breathers." They have a specialised breathing siphon (hardened and modified with a sharp, saw-like tip) that allows them to pierce the stems and roots of aquatic plants like cattails, reeds, and sedges. These aquatic plants have spongy, air-filled tissue called aerenchyma that transports oxygen from the leaves down to the roots. The larva taps directly into this air supply. The larva can then breathe the oxygen from the plant's aerenchyma without ever having to swim to the surface. This makes them very difficult to detect and control. The pupae also attach to the underwater parts of plants.
Internationally, some members of the genus are known vectors of equine encephalitis (USA), lymphatic filariasis (Africa and India) and Rift Valley fever (Africa). In Australia, this particular species is one of some 30 species known or suspected of being able to vector our most common arbovirus infection, Ross River fever. Fortunately it is one of the lesser secondary vectors and other species such as Culex annulirostris are the primary vectors. The Northern Territory health authorities do not list this species as one of concern for arbovirus transmission.
Not my best-ever photo and I only had the phone camera to hand - I wasn't able to resist the instinct to swat it for very long!
Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad - Man with Elephantiasis Syndrome
IND1730.1.F
Nikon F3 / Kodachrome 64
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Have a nice weekend!
Lymphatic filariasis is a human disease caused by parasitic worms known as filarial worms. Usually acquired in childhood, it is a leading cause of permanent disability worldwide, impacting over a hundred million people and manifesting itself in a variety of severe clinical pathologies. While most cases have no symptoms, some people develop a syndrome called elephantiasis, which is marked by severe swelling in the arms, legs, breasts, or genitals. The skin may become thicker as well, and the condition may become painful. Affected people are often unable to work and are often shunned or rejected by others because of their disfigurement and disability.
It is the first of the mosquito-borne diseases to have been identified. The worms are spread by the bites of infected mosquitoes. Three types of worms are known to cause the disease: Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, with Wuchereria bancrofti being the most common. These worms damage the lymphatic system by nesting within the lymphatic vessels and disrupting the system's normal function. Worms can survive within the human body for up to 8 years, all while reproducing millions of larvae which circulate through the blood. The disease is diagnosed by microscopic examination of blood collected during the night. The blood is typically examined as a smear after being stained with Giemsa stain. Testing the blood for antibodies against the disease may also permit diagnosis. Other roundworms from the same family are responsible for river blindness.
Prevention can be achieved by treating entire groups affected by the disease, known as mass deworming. This is done every year for about six years, to rid a population of the disease entirely. Medications usually include a combination of two or more anthelmintic agents: albendazole, ivermectin, and diethylcarbamazine. Efforts to prevent mosquito bites are also recommended, including reducing the number of mosquitoes and promoting the use of bed nets.]
As of 2022, about 40 million people were infected, and about 863 million people were at risk of the disease in 47 countries. It is most common in tropical Africa and Asia. Lymphatic filariasis is classified as a neglected tropical disease and one of the four main worm infections. The impact of the disease results in economic losses of billions of US dollars a year.
WOW another testimonial, you leave me speachless, thank you www.flickr.com/photos/zkeeper/ this picture is dedicated to you for your touching and beautiful words!
Check out the stream, very cool!!!!!!!
Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chakra (derived from the Sanskrit cakraṃ चक्रं, Phonetic pronunciation "chukr", Pali: chakka, Tibetan: khorlo, Malay: cakera) is a Sanskrit word that translates as wheel or disc. Chakra is a concept referring to wheel-like vortices which, according to traditional Indian medicine, are believed to exist in the surface of the etheric double of man.[1] The Chakras are said to be "force centers" or whorls of energy permeating, from a point on the physical body, the layers of the subtle bodies in an ever-increasing fan-shaped formation (the fans make the shape of a love heart). Rotating vortices of subtle matter, they are considered the focal points for the reception and transmission of energies.[2] Seven major chakras or energy centers (also understood as wheels of light) are generally believed to exist, located within the subtle body. Adherents of Hindu and New Age tradition believe the chakras interact with the body's ductless endocrine glands and lymphatic system by feeding in good bio-energies and disposing of unwanted bio-energies.[3]
There is a wide range of literature on the history and philosophy of chakras and, beside the traditional Indian spiritual practices and religions, the concept of chakras have become popular in Western culture with new-age religion and medical practitioners[citation needed]. Much of the original information on Chakras comes from the "Upanishads", which are difficult to date because they are believed to have been passed down orally for approximately a thousand years before being written down for the first time between 1200-900 BCE.
From: wikipedia
Eyam is a small village in Derbyshire.
Lying between Buxton and Chesterfield it is just north of Bakewell in the Peak District. Typically rural, most of its population were farmers. In the early 1660s it did not stand apart from any of the other numerous villages that lined the trade routes from London to the rest of England. And yet in 1665 Eyam became one of the most significant villages in England. The actions of its 800 inhabitants had far reaching and important consequences for the development of treatment of the plague.
1665-6 was the last major epidemic of the plague to occur in England. As was normal the plague concentrated in London. The movement of the rich alongside the normal trade patterns of England meant that the great plague spread quickly across the country. Rural areas that may previously have been safe from the diseases of urban areas were also exposed. The plague arrived in Eyam in late August 1665. It came in a parcel of cloth sent from London to the village tailor Alexander Hadfield. When Hadfield’s assistant George Viccars spread the cloth out by the fire to air, he found it was infested with rat fleas. He died a few days later with his burial being recorded in the parish registers on 7th September 1665.
Spread by infected fleas from small animals, the bacteria enters the skin through a flea bite and travels via the lymphatic system to a lymph node causing it to swell. This causes the characteristic buboes which typically appeared under the arm but could surface in the neck or groin area also. Combined with the black bruising under the surface of the skin, fever, vomiting and spasms, the plague was a truly terrifying disease that spread with a startling ferocity.
People of the 17th Century believed in numerous theories regarding the origins of the plague. Most believed that it was a punishment sent by God for the sins of the world. People sought forgiveness through prayer and by repenting for their sins. Eyam, a small village in the north, acted in a unique way. Their intention was to act decisively and prevent the spread of disease.
The Church’s dominance in the 17th Century was still supreme, even after the religious roller-coaster of the Tudor period. The local Reverends were pillars of the community, often the most educated people in the village. Eyam had two Reverends. Thomas Stanley had been dismissed from his official post for refusing to take the Oath of Conformity and use the Common Book of Prayer. His replacement, Reverend William Mompesson had worked in the village for a year. Aged 28, Mompesson lived in the rectory with his wife Catherine and their two small children. Both highly educated, it was the actions of Stanley and Mompesson that resulted in the outbreak of plague in Eyam being contained to the village and not spreading to the nearby city of Sheffield.
For details of their plan, please see: www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Why-Is-Eya...
Hi all
Lymphatic Cancer Awareness Week is 15th – 21st September.
As someone who is still being treated for Lymphoma, I wanted to do my bit to support the awareness week and the great work of the Lymphoma Association. I thought I was best placed to do that photographically, so I got out my macro lens and a mirror to shoot my Periwinkle Pin.
The Periwinkle flower is the logo of the Lymphoma Association as the extract of this plant produces a substance known as vincristine that is used in the treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Lymphoma is currently the fifth most common cancer diagnosed by clinicians in the UK. It is the most common blood cancer. Lymphoma can occur at any age. It is the most common cancer affecting the under-30s and around 1 in 10 cancers diagnosed in children are lymphomas.
To find out more see: www.lymphomas.org.uk
Thanks
Duncan
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
MUSCULAR SYSTEM
SKELETAL SYSTEM
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
NERVOUS SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
URINARY SYSTEM
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Now these very tiny insects may have all these systems above .. I wonder how some people try to convince me that all this came by chance!
Praised be the Creator.
I took this screenshot last Sunday evening.
He had about 24 hours of swimming to go, then.
This man is Maarten van der Weijden.
The 38 year old Dutch swimmer suffered from acute lymphatic leukemia, stayed for 6 months in the hospital and after 4 years he was pronounced cured.
Last weekend this hero swam 195 kilometer at a row, with only a few hours rest during this time, to raise money for research for the cancer foundation.
Last year he tried first, but had to stop at 163 kilometer.
This year he tried again and succeeded!
It all happened in the part of the Netherlands were I live and I was following the live broadcast almost day and night.
People were day and night near the water to support him, farmers stood beside the water with tractors to give him extra light during the lonely, cold and dark nights.
I took a few screenshots from my laptop to share with the world.
He went into the water last Friday at 17:30 h and finished yesterday, Monday night at 19:45 h.
He made it!
Until yesterday he collected with his swim almost 4 million euros.
We are so very proud of him.
We all wish him a quick recovery.
a young lady with an apparent case of ELEPHANTIASIS,
panhandling @ the famous shrine visited by millions
in AJMER.
Elephantiasis is a condition where certain body parts—most often the legs, genitals, or arms—swell up dramatically and become thickened and hardened. It usually happens as a result of lymphatic obstruction, meaning the normal drainage of lymph fluid is blocked.
a very common cause is
Lymphatic Filariasis – The most well-known cause worldwide. It's a parasitic infection spread by mosquitoes carrying microscopic worms (like Wuchereria bancrofti). The worms live in the lymphatic system, leading to severe swelling over time.
in Ajmer
Rajasthan
Photography’s new conscience
Suffice it to say that the Ottawa Hospital's Medical Daycare is not as fun as Daddy Daycare or any other daycare environment I've seen. No fun, no games, all serious.
That's not entirely true... the nurses are all incredible people with a very keen sense of humour and more compassion and empathy than one could imagine. They make a stay in a place like this bearable, and dare I say it, almost enjoyable.
Why was I here? Today was Day 1 of Round 1 of chemotherapy to treat the Small Lymphatic Lymphoma I was diagnosed with about a month ago. Apart from feeling very tired and a little woozy, so far so good.
I got my date through for my next op. Wednesday 21st, however, it could all be in jeopardy now. My compromised lymphatic system means I have to be extra careful about small cuts, abrasions, burns, scratches and insect bites to my arms but they forgot to mention my breasts. Yesterday (Saturday) I found I had been bitten by a mosquito on my forehead, neck and left breast. They were small bites and I didn't think much of it. This morning I woke up and saw the one on my breast had developed a thin raised red line stretching away from it about 4cm long. Not a good sign and being Sunday my breast support team were unavailable and no one else at the hospital could advise. Even the MacMillan team are not there on Sundays. Luckily my friend Margaret Reeve is an ITU nurse and she advised me that if I could start on anti biotics today I might be OK for Wednesday but not if I left it any longer. She advised me to get in touch with the out of hours doctor service which I did. The GP took one look and even though the bite itself is small and innocuous, he put me straight on anti-biotics but warned the op might still be cancelled for a week or two.
I don't want my breast off but it's got to happen so now the sooner they get it over and done with the better as I don't want to wait and worry any longer than I have to. I hate mosquitoes, always have but now I hate them with a vengeance.
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Wild Violets
First of all, do not confuse wild violets with African violets. They are not even close to being the same thing. African violets make gorgeous houseplants, but definitely should not be on your list of fun things to throw into your salad. They will make you very sick.
Typically, wild violets have purple flowers and heart shaped leaves. However, they may appear in various shades of purple as well as white. They grow in clumps, only getting about 4 to 6 inches high, though sometimes they get a bit taller.
They are found in zones 3 through 9 and grow in areas of partial sun to partial shade. If you find a nice clump, you can transplant them into your garden if you like, just be aware that they will spread. If you have ever tried to control them, you know they pretty much do whatever they want. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing, though, if you know how to use them.
Violets as Food
Unlike African violets, wild violets can be on your list of cool things to throw into your salad. The flowers add unexpected color and a sweet flavor to your favorite greens and sandwiches. You can use them to decorate desserts as well. They are also rich in vitamins A and C (more vitamin C by weight than oranges!) as well as other vitamins and minerals.
Violet flowers can be used to make violet vinegar, violet jelly, violet tea, violet syrup and even candied violets (because you know the kids will love that!). Try freezing a few into ice cubes for a festive touch to drinks during a party. Your guests will be impressed for sure.
But it isn’t only the flowers that are edible. The leaves can also be used in your salad mix. You can cook them as well, though they are a bit bland. The leaves are just as full of nutrients as the flowers, so don’t neglect to include them on your list of foods to forage in the spring.
Violets as Medicine
It’s fun to find wild foods to add to the menu, especially if you have kids who can help harvest them, but it’s even better when those foods have health benefits. Wild violets have several notable benefits that make them worth collecting. Spring is often thought of as a time to purify the body after a long winter and gain renewed energy for spring. Violets are perfect for this because they help your body to eliminate waste by stimulating the lymphatic glands to get rid of toxins in the body.
Violets are also known to strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation. Spring is a common time for sore throats, colds, sinus infections and other respiratory conditions. Violets, eaten or as a tea, can help soothe these issues. A poultice from violets has also been used to treat headaches by Native Americans. This may be due to the salicylic acid contained in the flower, which is also found in aspirin.
Because violets also have antiseptic properties, they can also be used in salves or ointments to treat minor scrapes and bruises. A violet tea can also be useful in treating insomnia. But even with so many benefits, try not to get too carried away until your body gets used to violets, because they also act as a mild laxative!
Harvesting
They are most commonly found in May and June in most areas. Gather them up and use them fresh, but also try drying some for use throughout the year. Pay close attention to where you harvest your violets so you don’t gather any that may have been sprayed by pesticides. Mornings are a good time to harvest, when blossoms are fresh and perky.
Two teaspoons on dried leaves and one teaspoon of dried flowers can be steeped in a cup of boiling water for about five minutes to make a restorative tea. Or, you can use two or three teaspoons of fresh flowers. This will give you a more mild tasting tea. Be sure to strain out the flowers and leaves before drinking. For added health benefits, add a bit of honey if desired.
The church of St Lawrence, Eyam is medieval with elements from the 13th and 15th centuries.
On the south wall of the church is a remarkable sundial, built by William Shaw and dated 1775. On a sunny day it not only shows the time quite accurately in half hours, but it also indicates the time in places worldwide. Induce Animum Sapientem means Cultivate a wise mind
Eyam is a small village in Derbyshire.
Lying between Buxton and Chesterfield it is just north of Bakewell in the Peak District. Typically rural, most of its population were farmers. In the early 1660s it did not stand apart from any of the other numerous villages that lined the trade routes from London to the rest of England. And yet in 1665 Eyam became one of the most significant villages in England. The actions of its 800 inhabitants had far reaching and important consequences for the development of treatment of the plague.
1665-6 was the last major epidemic of the plague to occur in England. As was normal the plague concentrated in London. The movement of the rich alongside the normal trade patterns of England meant that the great plague spread quickly across the country. Rural areas that may previously have been safe from the diseases of urban areas were also exposed. The plague arrived in Eyam in late August 1665. It came in a parcel of cloth sent from London to the village tailor Alexander Hadfield. When Hadfield’s assistant George Viccars spread the cloth out by the fire to air, he found it was infested with rat fleas. He died a few days later with his burial being recorded in the parish registers on 7th September 1665.
Spread by infected fleas from small animals, the bacteria enters the skin through a flea bite and travels via the lymphatic system to a lymph node causing it to swell. This causes the characteristic buboes which typically appeared under the arm but could surface in the neck or groin area also. Combined with the black bruising under the surface of the skin, fever, vomiting and spasms, the plague was a truly terrifying disease that spread with a startling ferocity.
People of the 17th Century believed in numerous theories regarding the origins of the plague. Most believed that it was a punishment sent by God for the sins of the world. People sought forgiveness through prayer and by repenting for their sins. Eyam, a small village in the north, acted in a unique way. Their intention was to act decisively and prevent the spread of disease.
The Church’s dominance in the 17th Century was still supreme, even after the religious roller-coaster of the Tudor period. The local Reverends were pillars of the community, often the most educated people in the village. Eyam had two Reverends. Thomas Stanley had been dismissed from his official post for refusing to take the Oath of Conformity and use the Common Book of Prayer. His replacement, Reverend William Mompesson had worked in the village for a year. Aged 28, Mompesson lived in the rectory with his wife Catherine and their two small children. Both highly educated, it was the actions of Stanley and Mompesson that resulted in the outbreak of plague in Eyam being contained to the village and not spreading to the nearby city of Sheffield.
For details of their plan, please see: www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Why-Is-Eya...
Elephantiasis is also known as lymphatic filariasis. It's caused by parasitic worms, and can spread from person to person through mosquitoes. Elephantiasis causes swelling of the scrotum, legs, or breasts. Elephantiasis is considered a neglected tropical disease (NTD).
He is obviously using his deformity
to profit from begging
in
VARANASI
Photography’s new conscience
nside job.
How the “BIESBOSCH” national park endowed my life with a new dimension
Five years ago Gerard Kanters was diagnosed Hodgekin’s lymphoma
(cancer of the lymphatic glands)
Gerard, who was born and bred in the village of Geertruidenberg badly needed
a diversion and relished the therapeutic effects of wandering through the Biesbosch.
The author of this interview joined Gerard on one of his walks through his “back-garden”
as Gerard uses to nickname the national park and summarizes Gerard’s story.
“My father worked in a shipyard, building yachts, so I’m not unfamiliar with boating.”
A boat is indispensable when exploring the Biesbosch as it is a real wetland park.
After I was diagnosed Hodgekin’s I desperately needed to stop the ever recurring thoughts
of catastrophe.
The sheer beauty and tranquility of the Biesbosch proved to be therapeutic and has
definitely enriched my life.
Would you believe me if I told you that I used to be a lover of fast and noisy motorcycles ?
Needless to say that I’ve done with that.
When surrounded by flora and fauna, away from the rat race, a sense of serenity sets
your mind and thoughts to rest.
At about 5 a.m. or around dusk, the Biesbosch is at its prettiest and the available light
is optimal for recording most animals in a sparkling atmosphere.
Dilligent beavers, a swimming fox, frisky kingfishers………wonderful !
One time I spotted a bittern (Heron species), hiding in the rush.
This is quite unique and windfalls of this kind raise my spirits for at least a month.
My son Max, who is 11 years old, shares my passion and often joins me on my trips.
The flick of spotting is often rewarding to me.
After that there are anxious moments when the photos are transferred from camera to
computer.
Have I succeeded in striking the right note ? (I think photography bears a resemblance
to composing Music)
A choice of the shots I consider worth while are published on my website:
This photo uses confocal microscopy and merges 350 individual images to reveal a top view of a zebrafish with a fluorescently "tagged" skeleton, scales, and lymphatic system. The image was taken by NIH researcher Daniel Castranova and was the 1st place winner in Nikon's 2020 Photomicrography Competition.
Credit: Daniel Castranova, NICHD/NIH
Rose Cottage where nine members of the Thorpe family died of bubonic plague
Eyam is a small village in Derbyshire.
Lying between Buxton and Chesterfield it is just north of Bakewell in the Peak District. Typically rural, most of its population were farmers. In the early 1660s it did not stand apart from any of the other numerous villages that lined the trade routes from London to the rest of England. And yet in 1665 Eyam became one of the most significant villages in England. The actions of its 800 inhabitants had far reaching and important consequences for the development of treatment of the plague.
1665-6 was the last major epidemic of the plague to occur in England. As was normal the plague concentrated in London. The movement of the rich alongside the normal trade patterns of England meant that the great plague spread quickly across the country. Rural areas that may previously have been safe from the diseases of urban areas were also exposed. The plague arrived in Eyam in late August 1665. It came in a parcel of cloth sent from London to the village tailor Alexander Hadfield. When Hadfield’s assistant George Viccars spread the cloth out by the fire to air, he found it was infested with rat fleas. He died a few days later with his burial being recorded in the parish registers on 7th September 1665.
Spread by infected fleas from small animals, the bacteria enters the skin through a flea bite and travels via the lymphatic system to a lymph node causing it to swell. This causes the characteristic buboes which typically appeared under the arm but could surface in the neck or groin area also. Combined with the black bruising under the surface of the skin, fever, vomiting and spasms, the plague was a truly terrifying disease that spread with a startling ferocity.
People of the 17th Century believed in numerous theories regarding the origins of the plague. Most believed that it was a punishment sent by God for the sins of the world. People sought forgiveness through prayer and by repenting for their sins. Eyam, a small village in the north, acted in a unique way. Their intention was to act decisively and prevent the spread of disease.
The Church’s dominance in the 17th Century was still supreme, even after the religious roller-coaster of the Tudor period. The local Reverends were pillars of the community, often the most educated people in the village. Eyam had two Reverends. Thomas Stanley had been dismissed from his official post for refusing to take the Oath of Conformity and use the Common Book of Prayer. His replacement, Reverend William Mompesson had worked in the village for a year. Aged 28, Mompesson lived in the rectory with his wife Catherine and their two small children. Both highly educated, it was the actions of Stanley and Mompesson that resulted in the outbreak of plague in Eyam being contained to the village and not spreading to the nearby city of Sheffield.
For details of their plan, please see: www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Why-Is-Eya...
Eyam is a small village in Derbyshire.
Lying between Buxton and Chesterfield it is just north of Bakewell in the Peak District. Typically rural, most of its population were farmers. In the early 1660s it did not stand apart from any of the other numerous villages that lined the trade routes from London to the rest of England. And yet in 1665 Eyam became one of the most significant villages in England. The actions of its 800 inhabitants had far reaching and important consequences for the development of treatment of the plague.
1665-6 was the last major epidemic of the plague to occur in England. As was normal the plague concentrated in London. The movement of the rich alongside the normal trade patterns of England meant that the great plague spread quickly across the country. Rural areas that may previously have been safe from the diseases of urban areas were also exposed. The plague arrived in Eyam in late August 1665. It came in a parcel of cloth sent from London to the village tailor Alexander Hadfield. When Hadfield’s assistant George Viccars spread the cloth out by the fire to air, he found it was infested with rat fleas. He died a few days later with his burial being recorded in the parish registers on 7th September 1665.
Spread by infected fleas from small animals, the bacteria enters the skin through a flea bite and travels via the lymphatic system to a lymph node causing it to swell. This causes the characteristic buboes which typically appeared under the arm but could surface in the neck or groin area also. Combined with the black bruising under the surface of the skin, fever, vomiting and spasms, the plague was a truly terrifying disease that spread with a startling ferocity.
People of the 17th Century believed in numerous theories regarding the origins of the plague. Most believed that it was a punishment sent by God for the sins of the world. People sought forgiveness through prayer and by repenting for their sins. Eyam, a small village in the north, acted in a unique way. Their intention was to act decisively and prevent the spread of disease.
The Church’s dominance in the 17th Century was still supreme, even after the religious roller-coaster of the Tudor period. The local Reverends were pillars of the community, often the most educated people in the village. Eyam had two Reverends. Thomas Stanley had been dismissed from his official post for refusing to take the Oath of Conformity and use the Common Book of Prayer. His replacement, Reverend William Mompesson had worked in the village for a year. Aged 28, Mompesson lived in the rectory with his wife Catherine and their two small children. Both highly educated, it was the actions of Stanley and Mompesson that resulted in the outbreak of plague in Eyam being contained to the village and not spreading to the nearby city of Sheffield.
For details of their plan, please see: www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Why-Is-Eya...
Wild Violets
First of all, do not confuse wild violets with African violets. They are not even close to being the same thing. African violets make gorgeous houseplants, but definitely should not be on your list of fun things to throw into your salad. They will make you very sick.
Typically, wild violets have purple flowers and heart shaped leaves. However, they may appear in various shades of purple as well as white. They grow in clumps, only getting about 4 to 6 inches high, though sometimes they get a bit taller.
They are found in zones 3 through 9 and grow in areas of partial sun to partial shade. If you find a nice clump, you can transplant them into your garden if you like, just be aware that they will spread. If you have ever tried to control them, you know they pretty much do whatever they want. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing, though, if you know how to use them.
Violets as Food
Unlike African violets, wild violets can be on your list of cool things to throw into your salad. The flowers add unexpected color and a sweet flavor to your favorite greens and sandwiches. You can use them to decorate desserts as well. They are also rich in vitamins A and C (more vitamin C by weight than oranges!) as well as other vitamins and minerals.
Violet flowers can be used to make violet vinegar, violet jelly, violet tea, violet syrup and even candied violets (because you know the kids will love that!). Try freezing a few into ice cubes for a festive touch to drinks during a party. Your guests will be impressed for sure.
But it isn’t only the flowers that are edible. The leaves can also be used in your salad mix. You can cook them as well, though they are a bit bland. The leaves are just as full of nutrients as the flowers, so don’t neglect to include them on your list of foods to forage in the spring.
Violets as Medicine
It’s fun to find wild foods to add to the menu, especially if you have kids who can help harvest them, but it’s even better when those foods have health benefits. Wild violets have several notable benefits that make them worth collecting. Spring is often thought of as a time to purify the body after a long winter and gain renewed energy for spring. Violets are perfect for this because they help your body to eliminate waste by stimulating the lymphatic glands to get rid of toxins in the body.
Violets are also known to strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation. Spring is a common time for sore throats, colds, sinus infections and other respiratory conditions. Violets, eaten or as a tea, can help soothe these issues. A poultice from violets has also been used to treat headaches by Native Americans. This may be due to the salicylic acid contained in the flower, which is also found in aspirin.
Because violets also have antiseptic properties, they can also be used in salves or ointments to treat minor scrapes and bruises. A violet tea can also be useful in treating insomnia. But even with so many benefits, try not to get too carried away until your body gets used to violets, because they also act as a mild laxative!
Harvesting
They are most commonly found in May and June in most areas. Gather them up and use them fresh, but also try drying some for use throughout the year. Pay close attention to where you harvest your violets so you don’t gather any that may have been sprayed by pesticides. Mornings are a good time to harvest, when blossoms are fresh and perky.
Two teaspoons on dried leaves and one teaspoon of dried flowers can be steeped in a cup of boiling water for about five minutes to make a restorative tea. Or, you can use two or three teaspoons of fresh flowers. This will give you a more mild tasting tea. Be sure to strain out the flowers and leaves before drinking. For added health benefits, add a bit of honey if desired.
a group of beggars at Haji Ali Dargah ( shrine )
The man has amputated his fingers on his left hand.
The child with a Kufi on his head has Lymphatic filariasis, considered globally as a neglected tropical disease (NTD), is a parasitic disease caused by microscopic, thread-like worms.
Lymphatic filariasis is spread from person to person by mosquitoes.
Early detection can cure the disease.
His stage of the illness is not treatable
these smiles are just for the camera
Imagine chopping off your hand and begging for a living.
Why/How would a parasitic disease get this far?
smiles can be deceiving
M U M B A I
Photography’s new conscience
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Good Evening folks, I know it's just after Christmas and money is always limited at this time of year, but if you can help it would be really appreciated.
We are running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for the Teenage Cancer Trust at the end of March.
Most folks will not know that when I was younger I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease, a type of lymphatic cancer. I spent a couple years getting treatment including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. It was a long and difficult period of my life to go through.
I received a lot of help going through my treatment and one way I would like to give something back is by myself and Suzanne running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
I would really appreciate any help with donations you can give, every donation does make a difference.
As an added extra, for everyone who donates at least 10.00 you will be put in to a draw to win a large framed print of my Buachaille Etive Mor at sunrise in Glen Coe image.
Again please donate if you can, it would mean the world to us and help some other young people going through cancer.
Donate just £10 to our @LLHalf fundraising and you could win this HUGE framed print by @BrianKerrPhoto #TeamLegend #FitTogetherAtFifty @TeenageCancer
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transmitted
from mosquito to humans
where worms grow and invade
the muscles and lymphatic
tissues
ELEPHANTIASIS
in
KHILKHET
DHAKA
Photography’s new conscience
moving my lymphatic system is a long and hard journey but can be done with fasting and a high fruit diet
(old photo).
Bułeczka is home with me now.
Today they told me, over the phone, that she has cancer, the lymph nodes are so big because they're tumorous. And all I can do is nurse her, until...
They said I can take her home now, the wound is almost healed...
So I went to take Bułeczka home from the hospital. To spend her last days, or weeks, I don't know - with her. To have her for a while again.
At the vets, the doctor told me that.. Bułeczka seems better.
There is a possibility that Bu has lymphoma (cancer of lymphatic system) but it's not certain.
And, even if it is cancer, it doesn't mean she will die.
As long as the cancer is not a direct threat to her health, then...
Bułeczka can live with it, for 6 more months, for 1 year even.
The vet said that I can never give up, and that I always have to fight for Bu.
And of course I will.
She seems better now...
I hope she will start feeling even better from now on.
No more hospitals, no more knives, no more torture.
She started eating, not a lot, but she WANTS to eat.
And it's the most wonderful view, seeing Bułeczka eat, just like... the old Bułeczka did :)
I can't be happy, Bułeczka is still ill, but if she only continues to feel better..
I don't know what will happen.
And when will it happen.
But I have my beloved Bu with me now, I can look at her, and hold her.
*
Stay with me for the Springtime.
And then, stay even longer...
The church of St Lawrence, Eyam is medieval with elements from the 13th and 15th centuries.
Eyam is a small village in Derbyshire.
Lying between Buxton and Chesterfield it is just north of Bakewell in the Peak District. Typically rural, most of its population were farmers. In the early 1660s it did not stand apart from any of the other numerous villages that lined the trade routes from London to the rest of England. And yet in 1665 Eyam became one of the most significant villages in England. The actions of its 800 inhabitants had far reaching and important consequences for the development of treatment of the plague.
1665-6 was the last major epidemic of the plague to occur in England. As was normal the plague concentrated in London. The movement of the rich alongside the normal trade patterns of England meant that the great plague spread quickly across the country. Rural areas that may previously have been safe from the diseases of urban areas were also exposed. The plague arrived in Eyam in late August 1665. It came in a parcel of cloth sent from London to the village tailor Alexander Hadfield. When Hadfield’s assistant George Viccars spread the cloth out by the fire to air, he found it was infested with rat fleas. He died a few days later with his burial being recorded in the parish registers on 7th September 1665.
Spread by infected fleas from small animals, the bacteria enters the skin through a flea bite and travels via the lymphatic system to a lymph node causing it to swell. This causes the characteristic buboes which typically appeared under the arm but could surface in the neck or groin area also. Combined with the black bruising under the surface of the skin, fever, vomiting and spasms, the plague was a truly terrifying disease that spread with a startling ferocity.
People of the 17th Century believed in numerous theories regarding the origins of the plague. Most believed that it was a punishment sent by God for the sins of the world. People sought forgiveness through prayer and by repenting for their sins. Eyam, a small village in the north, acted in a unique way. Their intention was to act decisively and prevent the spread of disease.
The Church’s dominance in the 17th Century was still supreme, even after the religious roller-coaster of the Tudor period. The local Reverends were pillars of the community, often the most educated people in the village. Eyam had two Reverends. Thomas Stanley had been dismissed from his official post for refusing to take the Oath of Conformity and use the Common Book of Prayer. His replacement, Reverend William Mompesson had worked in the village for a year. Aged 28, Mompesson lived in the rectory with his wife Catherine and their two small children. Both highly educated, it was the actions of Stanley and Mompesson that resulted in the outbreak of plague in Eyam being contained to the village and not spreading to the nearby city of Sheffield.
For details of their plan, please see: www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Why-Is-Eya...
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