Life is more Beautiful than anyone is aware. And, it may be Lived even more Beautifully, when Lived in the Heart. . “It is Beautiful to express Love and even more Beautiful to feel it.” – Dejan Stojanovic
You can hear Beauty, as the wind gently whistles through the Leaves, and in the Songs of the Beautiful Birds in the Trees. .There is a deep yearning to feel more Love in Life. My Dear Friends, no other Love can warm the Human Heart, like the Love of God. . As you Give to God, He Gives to you, Love Forever True. Lives that intersect with the Beauty of the Living found all around, know Love as the feeling of what can be found. And what can be, is, and has always been. You know the feeling of what can be. It has been felt, as a Child, and Loved more than Life. . Life can be Beautiful, because it is.
Just open your Heart and Truly enjoy being part of this Beautiful Life that was Gifted to us from the start. . Psalm 104 is magnificent in telling of the Divine Plan of Nature, to God’s organization of all things: . “Thou dost cause the grass to grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate . . . . Thou hast made the Moon to mark the seasons; the Sun knows its time for setting . . . . O LORD, how Manifold are Thy Works! In Wisdom hast Thou made them all; the Earth is full of Thy Creatures”
How wonderful is the World God Created in His Perfection, in His Love. . Our Divine Artist Created everything Beautiful and Wonderful. The Beautiful Life memories stay with you Forever. . Thank You Lord.
The feeling of Love always shows us the way. Our wait for Love, is the brake to a highlight of Hope. . With enough Love, everything will fall into place.
Life is a Gift. Treat it as a Blessing. Be Grateful. Open the Gift, by opening your Heart. Live in Joy. Joy is your True Nature.
History acclaims our Heavenly Birth, Beautifully Chosen with Happiness and Harmony, blended with sorrow and pain. . Life is like the waters that flow. Still or not, they quench our thirst for a longing to be. There is a shimmering Light for all Hearts filled with grief. It charts the course past uncertainty. And that Light is Love.
Everything God Created is Beautiful and touches the Heart.
You can feel the Love you need and have been seeking your whole Life. Love is Graced to all of God’s Creations. . Let us Pray that we stay on our Journey to know the Love of God. And as we dance in the wind and witness the awesomeness of the Beauty that surrounds us, and listen to the sounds of Nature all around us, let us be grateful to God Above.
Your Prayers affect the subconscious, and put you into an emotional-meditative state. . They are a Divine Way to achieve Inner Harmony, with yourself, with the Lord, and with the World around you.
Life can become a Heart-warming Melody. How very special Life becomes with Love. Like Beautiful Art, Life becomes such an outstanding Creation when it is filled with Love.
Thank the Lord, and Thank each other, for sharing all the Tenderness and Compassion our Sacred Hearts can behold.
Worries and stress subside in the boundless Serenity and Peace of Nature.
With Spring comes Beautiful and bountiful colors and fragrances. And the Birds are singing and everything is coming back to Life. The Trees are blooming and the Flowers are in blossom. . It is sad that we who live amongst the bountiful Beauty of Nature, do not Live in Peace, and come to Love each other without condition.
We are much like the Birds that fly over all this Beauty. Let us take the Time to Thank the Lord for so much Beauty in Life. Breathe deeply and relax.
Notice the Love of God all around, and you will feel Healing begin. The Power of Prayer, engages our Heart and mind in a such positive way. It attracts our unconscious Being to thoughts Positive from the Unseen.
Beauty is both Timeless and Ethereal. . Goodnight.
Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress
Stress getting to you? Try some of these tips for stress relief.
Is stress making you frustrated and irritable? Stress relievers can help restore calm and serenity to your chaotic life. You don’t have to invest a lot of time or thought into stress relievers. If your stress is getting out of control and you need quick relief, try one of these tips.
Get active
Virtually any form of physical activity can act as a stress reliever. Even if you’re not an athlete or you’re out of shape, exercise can still be a good stress reliever.
Physical activity can pump up your feel-good endorphins and other natural neural chemicals that enhance your sense of well-being. Exercise can also refocus your mind on your body’s movements, which can improve your mood and help the day’s irritations fade away. Consider walking, jogging, gardening, housecleaning, biking, swimming, weightlifting or anything else that gets you active.
Eat a healthy diet
Eating a healthy diet is an important part of taking care of yourself. Aim to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, and whole grains.
Avoid unhealthy habits
Some people may deal with stress by drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, smoking, eating too much, or using illegal substances. These habits can harm your health.
Meditate
During meditation, you focus your attention and quiet the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. Meditation can instill a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.
Guided meditation, guided imagery, visualization and other forms of meditation can be practiced anywhere at any time, whether you’re out for a walk, riding the bus to work or waiting at the doctor’s office. You can also try deep breathing anywhere.
Laugh more
A good sense of humor can’t cure all ailments, but it can help you feel better, even if you have to force a fake laugh through your grumpiness. When you laugh, it not only lightens your mental load but also causes positive physical changes in your body. Laughter fires up and then cools down your stress response. So read some jokes, tell some jokes, watch a comedy or hang out with your funny friends. Or give laughter yoga a try.
Connect with others
When you’re stressed and irritable, your instinct may be to isolate yourself. Instead, reach out to family and friends and make social connections.
Social contact is a good stress reliever because it can offer distraction, provide support and help you tolerate life’s up and downs. So take a coffee break with a friend, email a relative or visit your place of worship.
Got more time? Consider volunteering for a charitable group and help yourself while helping others.
Assert yourself
You might want to do it all, but you can’t, at least not without paying a price. Learning to say no or being willing to delegate can help you manage your to-do list and your stress.
Saying yes may seem like an easy way to keep the peace, prevent conflicts and get the job done right. But it may actually cause you internal conflict because your needs and those of your family come second, which can lead to stress, anger, resentment and even the desire to exact revenge. And that’s not a very calm and peaceful reaction.
Try yoga
With its series of postures and controlled-breathing exercises, yoga is a popular stress reliever. Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines which may help you achieve peacefulness of body and mind. Yoga can help you relax and manage stress and anxiety.
Try yoga on your own or find a class — you can find classes in most communities. Hatha yoga, in particular, is a good stress reliever because of its slower pace and easier movements.
Get enough sleep
Stress can cause you to have trouble falling asleep. When you have too much to do — and too much to think about — your sleep can suffer. But sleep is the time when your brain and body recharge.
And the quality and amount of sleep you get can affect your mood, energy level, concentration and overall functioning. If you have sleep troubles, make sure that you have a quiet, relaxing bedtime routine, listen to soothing music, put clocks away, and stick to a consistent schedule.
Keep a journal
Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be a good release for otherwise pent-up emotions. Don’t think about what to write — just let it happen. Write whatever comes to mind. No one else needs to read it, so don’t strive for perfection in grammar or spelling.
Just let your thoughts flow on paper — or computer screen. Once you’re done, you can toss out what you wrote or save it to reflect on later.
Get musical and be creative
Listening to or playing music is a good stress reliever because it can provide a mental distraction, reduce muscle tension and decrease stress hormones. Crank up the volume and let your mind be absorbed by the music.
If music isn’t one of your interests, turn your attention to another hobby you enjoy, such as gardening, sewing, sketching — anything that requires you to focus on what you’re doing rather than what you think you should be doing.
Seek counseling
If new stressors are challenging your ability to cope or if self-care measures just aren’t relieving your stress, you may need to look for reinforcements in the form of therapy or counseling. Therapy also may be a good idea if you feel overwhelmed or trapped, if you worry excessively, or if you have trouble carrying out daily routines or meeting responsibilities at work, home or school.
Professional counselors or therapists can help you identify sources of your stress and learn new coping tools.
Love soothes the mind. It is the most important part of Life.
Everything we do is coloring the World and echoing throughout the Universe. Our Love travels throughout the World and touches the Heart and mind and Spirit. It whispers in the wind. Our Father in Heaven Above wants us to Truly Live. We can find Him in the Beauty of Nature, and hold His Precious Spirit close to our Hearts. Mother Nature never ceases to amaze us with its magical Creations inspired by the Love of God. . He will come to be with you, as you venture forth in the Wilderness of His Love. Allow His Love to move through you, to flow over you, and Live in you. There is nothing as Healing as the music of the Leaves rustling through the Trees. . There are countless Pathways to follow in searching for the Love of God. They are Sprouting in all directions, like a Beautiful Spring Tulip. They are so Beautiful, as they expand deeper into the unknown. They are there to explore. They are there for you.
We are drawn to a certain Time, this moment. Today we need to bathe in Nature. It helps us to enter into the Healing power of our own Nature, which is not separate from the Nature of our precious Earth. . We are one.
Be Happy My Dear Friends. . To be here and be able to Travel on this Spectacular Journey of Life, is a Gift. Let the Beauty that is all around you melt your stresses and worries away.
Make the Castles of your Dreams be high and Beautiful. Let them reach upward to the Sky. . Do not lose the simple Faith in Love, in the Love of God.
You can be on a slowly drifting Cloud of Blessed Dreams. . Life is better with Trust and Faith in our Precious Lord. We can Live His Dream of Life.
You are a Sacred and Beautiful Work of Art, Created by God, with Artistic Grace, fashioned by Love and Beautifully Crafted, with hues more colorful than a Rainbow. . As we travel through Time, a little part of each of us is shaped by those who Love us. We are what Love determines us to be. So let us be Eternally Grateful.
Everything is temporary, except the Love of God. . My Dear Friend, you are Blessed. Thank the Lord for the Blessing of Being, and allow others to feel Blessed by sharing your Life with them.
You can make your Heart, and the precious Hearts of others, feel the Love of God by sharing your Loving presence, and by Praying for Love. . Live the Life you want. Live in Love. . Goodnight.
With unlimited access to information at our fingertips at any given moment, it can be hard to keep up. Sometimes, the constant noise of social media and the 24-hour news cycle can even seem unescapable. The good news – which we could all use right about now – is that some things are worth knowing a lot more than others. From practical tips to tidbits that can help you out a your cocktail party, or virtual happy hour, here are 50 facts everyone should know. So read on to feel your quality of Life rise.
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You should throw away the cotton in your medication bottles.
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Believe it or not, that little ball of cotton that comes in your bottle of pills, which is there to keep pills safe during shipping, is meant to be removed. It can collect moisture because of its absorbent nature, which makes your pills deteriorate faster.
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It’s easy to calculate a tip without a calculator.
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Assuming you want to tip 20 percent for good service, move the decimal point one digit to the left and then double that number. It’s that easy! For example, if a bill is for $35.50, you move the decimal to the left, which gives you $3.55. Double that number, and you’ve got $7.10—a 20 percent tip calculated in seconds.
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You’re tallest first thing in the morning.
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If you’re feeling a bit on the short side, measure yourself when you first wake up. According toJamaica Hospital Medical Center, This phenomenon may be due to gravity compressing cartilage in our spine and in other parts of our bodies, such as our knees when we stand up or sit down throughout the day. “While we are lying down in a resting position, the spine is said to “spread out” or decompress, so when we wake in the morning we are taller after lying in bed all night.”
Just a single month of sleeping in a 66-degree room helped increase subjects’ fat-burning ability by as much as 10 percent, according to research from Commonwealth University.
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You’ll yawn more often than you eat breakfast.
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Over the course of a lifetime, you’ll yawn approximately 250,000 times, according to one expert on the subject. If you live to 70, that’s about 10 yawns per day.
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You can’t breathe and swallow simultaneously.
“This is because the food and fluids we swallow and the air we breathe in both travel down the same part of our throat,” according to registered psychiatric nurse James Steinmetz.
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Fake smiles can hurt you.
It turns out that fakinghappiness can hurt your health. For a 2011 study published in the Academy of Management Journal, researchers looked at the behavior of bus drivers – a profession where people are required to have many friendly interactions throughout the day – and discovered that these people withdraw from their work while putting on a smile for show, and that that could have long-term deleterious health effects.
If you close your eyes in a completely dark room. When you open them, the color you see is called eigengrau, which means intrinsic gray. It’s the shade of dark gray people see when there’s no light.
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The smell after it rains does, too.
It’s called petrichor. It comes from an oil plants exude that dries on the ground. When it rains, the oil combines with a byproduct from a type of bacteria to produce the smell.
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Craving ice is a symptom of iron deficiency.
If you like crunching ice after you finish your soda, you might be suffering from anemia. Also known as “pagophagia,” the compulsive eating of ice may not just be a nervous tick, but a way of cooling inflammation in the mouth caused by a lack of iron, according to the Mayo Clinic. So if you like chomping down on those cubes, get thee to a doctor, stat.
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Sharp knives are safer than dull knives.
Sharp knives aren’t actually as likely to cut you as dull ones. Because a sharp knife easily slices through food, you only have to apply a small amount of pressure when using them. This means that you’re more likely to cut the item you’re intending to cut, and not your hand.
Dull knives, however, can’t cut through food easily, and often cause injuries when resistance between the dull blade and the food’s surface suddenly gives way, at which point the knife flies out of control. Since you have to use so much pressure to cut with a dull knife, they often cause deep cuts and gouges, as opposed to the minor nicks a sharper knife might inflict. Keep your knives sharp and hone those skills for maximum safety.
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Tomato juice won’t fix getting skunked.
Instead of dousing yourself in V8, make a mixture of dish soap, peroxide, and baking soda. The skunk spray is an oil, which your grease-fighting dish soap will take care of. Peroxide and baking soda add plenty of oxygen to the mix to help get rid of the smell.
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Wikipedia is downloadable.
You can actually download the entirety of Wikipedia and keep it on a USB drive. Here’s the link, if you’d like to eliminate the middle man and own the source.
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And it can act as your tour guide.
If you allow Wikipedia to know your location, it can provide you with pages about subjects relevant to where you are using its “Nearby” function.
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There are more Life forms on your body than people on earth.
You are a planet teeming with microbes. Trillions of them inhabit your body. In fact, 90 percent of the cells in your body are actually composed of microbes.
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And microscopic mites live on your face.
Don’t freak out, but your face is crawling with eight-legged, spider-like creatures. Fortunately, they are microscopic and impossible to see – but, according to the BBC, they’re mites with long, worm-like bodies residing in hair follicles and pores or sebaceous glands.
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The size of your social circle is related to the size of your brain.
A scientist at Oxford discovered that the size of a person’s “orbitomedial prefrontal cortex” (the part of a brain that identifies other people’s moods and personalities) can predict the size of that person’s social circle. The average prefrontal cortex averages out to around 147.8 friends in a social network.
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And people with friends live longer.
People with active social networks and close friends they talk to live longer than people who rely only on family, according to researchers at Michigan State University. So, whenever possible, make time to see the members of your social circle, even if it’s just for a coffee.
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Your hair growth may have to do with your ethnic background.
While human hair generally grows at a rate of about six inches per year, there is some difference in growth rates based on ethnicity. According to research published in the International Journal of Dermatology, people of Asian descent tend to have faster-growing hair than those of other ethnic backgrounds.
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Young adults are more likely to be living with their parents than on their own.
Don’t have the cash for rent or a down payment? You’re not alone. For the first time in over 130 years, more people between 18 and 34 are living with their parents than on their own or with a partner.
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Taking aspirin during a heart attack may save your life.
Taking an aspirin at the first sign of a heart attack can be a lifesaver. The drug inhibits platelets from forming a clot that can block and artery and cause a full-on heart attack. For the fastest relief (and time is of the essence), chew the aspirin instead of swallowing it.
24
Most spreadsheets don’t spellcheck.
Before you hand off that important spreadsheet, be sure to run a spellcheck manually to spare yourself any undue embarrassment.
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Women can give birth after they die.
It’s very rare, but it has been known to happen. Called “coffin birth,” it’s a phenomenon that occurs when a pregnant woman delivers a child spontaneously after her death – due to gases that built up in the abdominal area, putting pressure on the mother’s uterus and forcing the baby out the birth passageway. One example of this was discovered in 2010 in the grave of a medieval woman who was buried in Italy, according to Smithsonian. (With modern embalming techniques, this doesn’t really happen anymore.)
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And men can get aroused post mortem.
Called priapism, it’s most often seen in the corpses of men who have died by hanging and it’s due to the pressure on the cerebellum created by the noose.
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Shakespeare invented the name Jessica.
Well, it can’t be proven that he invented it, per se. But the first written instance of the name is found in the Bard’s 1596 play The Merchant of Venice: Shylock’s daughter, an Anglicization of the biblical name Iscah, is named Jessica.
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High heels were first designed for men.
Though closely identified as a female fashion staple today, high heels were first designed for men. At the end of the 16th century, Persian-inspired style was all the rage in Europe, according to the J. Paul Getty Museum, and heels were seen as being virile and masculine – and a great way to boost your height a few inches.
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The Exorcist film set was haunted.
Based on the book by William Peter Blatty, The Exorcist, released in 1973, stirred up quite a bit of controversy in the years surrounding its release. For starters, the set used as the home of Regan MacNeil burned to the ground when a bird flew into a circuit box. The only room left standing was the one used for the exorcism.
Even creepier, not only did actors suffer multiple injuries during the filming of the movie, two of them actually died shortly after filming wrapped—actors that played characters who died onscreen. To make matters worse, according to CBS News, when the film premiered in Rome, lightning struck a 400-year-old cross atop a nearby church.
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There’s a mental phenomenon that causes you to see monsters in mirrors.
Called the Troxler effect, and discovered as long ago as 1804, it causes those who experience it to think they see something fearsome in the mirror just on the periphery of their vision – whether they say “bloody Mary” three times or not.
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There’s a brewery in Japan that makes beer from elephant dung.
The brewery, Sankt Gallen, produces a beer called Un Kono Kuro, made with coffee beans that have passed through an elephant. It’s a huge hit, according to Fox News.
32
Snow is a terrible way to stay hydrated.
When it comes to snow, it’s water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink. It requires a lot of energy for your body to convert something from a solid to a liquid, and while snow will provide a tiny amount of hydration, it will also lower your body temperature in the process, making you more prone to hypothermia.
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Blue cheese can change your dreams.
Having strange dreams? It’s time to skip the blue cheese on your salad. According to research from the British Cheese Board, eating blue cheese is particularly associated with vivid dreams.
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You can request a DMV examination for senior citizens.
In some states, you can request that the DMV re-examine a senior citizen. So if Grandpa Joe isn’t taking the hint that he’s not safe behind the wheel, you can put the responsibility for nagging him about it solely on the shoulders of the DMV.
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Dishwashers need washing, too.
If you’ve never cleaned your dishwasher, it might be time. Look up some instructional videos or hire a professional, and get that thing in tip-top shape. It will greatly improve your machine’s performance.
36
The universe has a color.
Researchers at John Hopkins University took the average of light from over 200,000 galaxies. It turns out the universe is, on average, kind of beige. They named the color “cosmic latte.”
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Women have more pain receptors than men.
They also have a higher tolerance for pain than men do, according to Time.
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You can use Amazon for charity.
Use Amazon Smile instead of plain old Amazon, and Amazon will donate 0.5 percent of your purchases to a charity of your choosing.
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Many phones attach GPS data to your photos by default.
Many phones, including iPhones, track your location and attach that information to every picture you take by default. You can turn it off in your settings, but that doesn’t remove the information from pictures you’ve already taken.
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“I.e.” and “e.g.” are not the same thing.
I.e. is an abbreviation of id est, which means “that is,” but you can remember what it means with the phrase “in essence.” E.g., on the other hand, stands for exempli gratia, which means “for the sake of example,” but can easily be remembered as “example given.”
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You only have to be in line before the polls close in order to vote.
You don’t have to cast your vote before the polls close. As long as you’re in line, you’re legally allowed to vote.
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You can leave everything you own to your pet.
Don’t have any close friends who feel like good choices to inherit your fortune? Not a problem. Your pets can be listed as the beneficiaries of your will. However, as was the case with famed hotelier Leona Helmsley‘s prized pooch, their total payout may be reduced if your heirs contest the will—her pup only got $2 million of what was supposed to be a $12 million inheritance in the end.
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Water won’t put out a grease fire.
Water will make a grease firemuch, much worse. Instead, starve the fire of oxygen by completely covering it and removing it from heat, if possible. Baking soda will also help put out a grease fire, as will a class B fire extinguisher.
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You can (probably) mute your microwave.
Most modern microwaves come with a mute option. Sometimes it’s as easy as finding the button that has “mute” written on it in small letters and holding that down for a while. Otherwise, check your owner’s manual and exponentially improve your quality of life.
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Finishing your antibiotics is crucial.
If you stop taking antibiotics before you’re supposed to, any bacteria that didn’t get killed can develop an immunity to that antibiotic and become a super-strain that’s much more difficult to kill in the future. So keep taking your pills, even if you feel better.
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You can blur your house on Google’s street view.
Go to your house, click on it, and then click “report a problem” at the bottom of the screen. You can also do this for your face or your car.
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You can cancel free trials before they expire.
Instead of accidentally getting duped into a membership to a service you don’t want, simply cancel during the free trial period. With most free trials, you can cancel immediately after you sign up and still enjoy the entire trial period.
48
Escalator etiquette is real.
In the United States, it’s customary to stand right and walk left on stairs and escalators, even if it’s not posted anywhere.
49
There’s a trick to foil and plastic wrap.
There are perforated spots on either side of a box of aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Punch those tabs in, and they hold the foil or wrap in place, and you never have to deal with accidentally flinging a roll across the kitchen ever again.
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Air isn’t mostly oxygen.
Air is actually78 percent nitrogen. An over abundance of oxygen can actually make you feel kind of high. That’s why oxygen bars started to become a thing for a bit in the late ’90s and early ’00s.
Let us remember treasured moments, like a walk through the Forest of our Dreams during a full Moon.
To Treasure our memories can heal your Spirit and your mind. Let your body relax and your mind be calm. Allow your reflections to flow with the music and the magic of each moment.Wrap your precious Heart around the Peace that prevails in Nature. The calm you discover will be conveyed to your Heart and mind. And you will be Grateful to God.
God’s World is so Beautiful. The sounds of Mother Nature are a relaxing melody in the Dream that is the Nature of our Sacred Earth. It is so very Beautiful. . Simply, and very simple, Love it.
“Our Life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify.” – Henry David Thoreau
Become distracted by Nature. There you will find Natural music, Natural Beauty and the Freedom to be Happy.
Do what your Heart tells you. The feeling that creates a Loving memory will never go away. Such memories will be with you Forever. The wind runs through the Trees and plays near the echoes of your mind, and reminds us of the Hope in our Hearts.
You can run through the Trees and sit beside the running waters, making Flower crowns and enjoying the simple pleasure of just Being. . Create the good memories and be Happy again.
Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. Life is about being Grateful to the Lord for every precious Day.
A new chapter for Humanity is beginning. The Light and Love of our Lord is the only Reality. Embrace His World and you will open your Heart, open your mind, and open the door to a World filled with Love. . Goodnight.
Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones. That’s because your body can only absorb calcium, the primary component of bone, when vitamin D is present. Vitamin D also regulates many other cellular functions in your body. Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective properties support immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity.
Vitamin D isn’t naturally found in many foods, but you can get it from fortified milk, fortified cereal, and fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines. Your body also makes vitamin D when direct sunlight converts a chemical in your skin into an active form of the vitamin (calciferol).
The amount of vitamin D your skin makes depends on many factors, including the time of day, season, latitude and your skin pigmentation. Depending on where you live and your lifestyle, vitamin D production might decrease or be completely absent during the winter months. Sunscreen, while important to prevent skin cancer, also can decrease vitamin D production.
Many older adults don’t get regular exposure to sunlight and have trouble absorbing vitamin D. If your doctor suspects you’re not getting enough vitamin D, a simple blood test can check the levels of this vitamin in your blood.
Taking a multivitamin with vitamin D may help improve bone health. The recommended daily amount of vitamin D is 400 international units (IU) for children up to age 12 months, 600 IU for people ages 1 to 70 years, and 800 IU for people over 70 years.
Evidence
Research on vitamin D use for specific conditions shows:
Cancer. Findings on the benefits of vitamin D for cancer prevention are mixed. More studies are needed to determine whether vitamin D supplementation may reduce the risk of certain cancers.
Cognitive health. Research shows that low levels of vitamin D in the blood are associated with cognitive decline. However, more studies are needed to determine the benefits of vitamin D supplementation for cognitive health.
Inherited bone disorders. Vitamin D supplements can be used to help treat inherited disorders resulting from an inability to absorb or process vitamin D, such as familial hypophosphatemia.
Multiple sclerosis. Research suggests that long-term vitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of multiple sclerosis.
Osteomalacia. Vitamin D supplements are used to treat adults with severe vitamin D deficiency, resulting in loss of bone mineral content, bone pain, muscle weakness and soft bones (osteomalacia).
Osteoporosis. Studies suggest that people who get enough vitamin D and calcium in their diets can slow bone mineral loss, help prevent osteoporosis and reduce bone fractures. Ask your doctor if you need a calcium and vitamin D supplement to prevent or treat osteoporosis.
Psoriasis. Applying vitamin D or a topical preparation that contains a vitamin D compound called calcipotriene to the skin can treat plaque-type psoriasis in some people.
Rickets. This rare condition develops in children with vitamin D deficiency. Supplementing with vitamin D can prevent and treat the problem.
Our take
Generally safe
Without vitamin D your bones can become soft, thin and brittle. Insufficient vitamin D is also connected to osteoporosis. If you don’t get enough vitamin D through sunlight or dietary sources, you might need vitamin D supplements.
Safety and side effects
Taken in appropriate doses, vitamin D is generally considered safe.
However, taking too much vitamin D in the form of supplements can be harmful. Children age 9 years and older, adults, and pregnant and breastfeeding women who take more than 4,000 IU a day of vitamin D might experience:
Nausea and vomiting
Poor appetite and weight loss
Constipation
Weakness
Confusion and disorientation
Heart rhythm problems
Kidney stones and kidney damage
Interactions
Possible interactions include:
Aluminum. Taking vitamin D and aluminum-containing phosphate binders, which may be used to treat high serum phosphate levels in people with chronic kidney disease, might cause harmful levels of aluminum in people with kidney failure in the long term.
Anticonvulsants. The anticonvulsants phenobarbital and phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek) increase the breakdown of vitamin D and reduce calcium absorption.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor). Taking vitamin D might affect the way your body processes this cholesterol drug.
Calcipotriene (Dovonex, Sorilux). Don’t take vitamin D with this psoriasis drug. The combination might increase the risk of too much calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia).
Cholestyramine (Prevalite). Taking vitamin D with this cholesterol-lowering drug can reduce your absorption of vitamin D.
Cytochrome P-450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates. Use vitamin D cautiously if you’re taking drugs processed by these enzymes.
Digoxin (Lanoxin). Avoid taking high doses of vitamin D with this heart medication. High doses of vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia, which increases the risk of fatal heart problems with digoxin.
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac, others). Avoid taking high doses of vitamin D with this blood pressure drug. High doses of vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia, which might reduce the drug’s effectiveness.
Orlistat (Xenical, Alli). Taking this weight-loss drug can reduce your absorption of vitamin D.
Thiazide diuretics. Taking these blood pressure drugs with vitamin D increases your risk of hypercalcemia.
Steroids. Taking steroid mediations such as prednisone can reduce calcium absorption and impair your body’s processing of vitamin D.
Stimulant laxatives. Long-term use of high doses of stimulant laxatives can reduce vitamin D and calcium absorption.
Verapamil (Verelan, Calan SR). Taking high doses of vitamin D with this blood pressure drug can cause hypercalcemia, and might also reduce the effectiveness of verapamil.
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A mountain of studies have found an overwhelming amount of people who test positive for Covid-19 do not have enough vitamin D in their bodies and the sickest of patients are often deficient.
Britons are most at risk of being vitamin D deficient between October and April when sunlight levels are too low for the body to make the vitamin – with those with darker skin at even higher risk.
Around two in five Brits are deficient during the winter, when respiratory infections are most common. In the US, at least two in five citizens also lack sufficient levels of the vitamin.
It has led to calls for doctors to dish out cheap vitamin D supplements – which cost as little as 3p a day and have no dangerous side effects – to fight the disease.
It comes as researchers from University of Brighton have today called for care home residents to be given the ‘sunshine vitamin’.
Vitamin D supplements are safe, cheap and readily available – costing as little as 6p a pill and sold in most pharmacies, supermarkets and health shops
As well as in supplements, vitamin D is also available through foods, including oily fish, red meat and eggs. A Singaporean study earlier in the year of nearly 800 people found almost 99% of Covid-19 patients who died had vitamin D deficiency.
CARE HOME RESIDENTS ‘SHOULD BE GIVEN VITAMIN D’
Care home residents are not being given vitamin D, which may be protective against Covid-19, despite Government guidance, researchers say.
Advice from Public Health England from before the pandemic states: ‘People whose skin has little or no exposure to the sun, like those in institutions such as care homes, or who always cover their skin when outside, risk vitamin D deficiency and need to take a supplement throughout the year.’
They should take a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms all year round, and not just in the winter when there is less sunlight.
However, interviews with people involved in elderly residential care, such as GP’s and care home managers in southeast England, found that none was aware of any care home routinely offering the supplement, The Times reported.
Only a dietitian seemed aware of the guidance, according to the findings in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.
Despite health chiefs advising residents should be given supplements all year round because they rarely go outside, academics found this was not happening in care homes in the south east of England.
Trial volunteers will receive tablets containing either 800 IU or 3,200 IU a day of the vitamin, which they will be asked to take for six months.
There will also be a control group taking the NHS recommended amount of 400IU a day.
Although this level is advised for the winter months, experts said taking more wouldn’t pose a risk as the vitamin is harmless and the body simply removes any excess levels.
Researchers will track the incidence of doctor-diagnosed or laboratory-confirmed acute respiratory infections in participants during the trial, to see whether the supplements have affected their risk or severity of infection.
Dr David Jolliffe, from Queen Mary University of London, said the study had the potential to give a ‘definitive answer’ on whether vitamin D could protect against coronavirus.
‘Vitamin D supplements are low in cost, low in risk and widely accessible; if proven effective, they could significantly aid in our global fight against the virus,’ he said.
Professor Adrian Martineau, who is also involved in the study, said: ‘There is mounting evidence that vitamin D might reduce the risk of respiratory infections, with some recent studies suggesting that people with lower vitamin D levels may be more susceptible to coronavirus.
A study by Tehran University, in Iran, and Boston University analysed data from 235 hospitalised patients with Covid-19. Patients who had sufficient vitamin D – of at least 30 ng/mL— were 51.5 per cent less likely to die from the disease. Although no one in the study under age 40 died, fatalities (red) were more common among vitamin D deficient people (under the black line) of all ages
A correlation graph showing the relationship between levels of viamin D (bottom, measured in nmol/l) compared to infection numbers of coronavirus by the University of East Anglia. Countries with low vitamin D levels tend to have the highest case rates per million – but the graph was from a study in May, when outbreaks looked very different to how they do now and testing was patchy in most countries
University of Chicago researchers studying 500 Americans’ vitamin D levels found 60 per cent higher rates of Covid-19 among people with low levels of the ‘sunshine vitamin’
What have just some of the DOZENS of studies into vitamin D and Covid-19 shown?
Cordoba University in Spain.
What did scientists study? 50 Covid-19 hospital patients with Covid-19 were given vitamin D. Their health outcomes were compared with 26 volunteers in a control group who were not given the tablets.
What did they find? Only one of the 50 patients needed intensive care and none died. Half of 26 virus sufferers who did not take vitamin D were later admitted to intensive care and two died.
What were the study’s limitations? Small pool of volunteers. Patients’ vitamin D levels were not checked before admission. Comorbidities were not taken into consideration.
University of Chicago.
What did scientists study? 500 Americans’ vitamin D levels were tested. Researchers then compared volunteers’ levels with how many caught coronavirus.
What did they find? 60 per cent higher rates of Covid-19 among people with low levels of the ‘sunshine vitamin’.
What were the study’s limitations?
Researchers did not check for other compounding factors. Unclear whether or not volunteers were vitamin D deficient at the time of their coronavirus tests. People’s age, job and where they lived – factors which greatly increase the chance of contracting the virus – were not considered.
Tel Aviv University, Israel.
What did scientists study? 782 people who tested positive for coronavirus had their vitamin d levels prior to infection assessed retrospectively and compared to healthy people.
What did they find? People with vitamin D levels below 30 ng/ml – optimal – were 45 per cent more likely to test positive and 95 per cent more likely to be hospitalized.
What were the study’s limitations? Did not look at underlying health conditions and did not check vitamin D levels at the time of infection.
Brussels Free University.
What did scientists study? Compared vitamin D levels in almost 200 Covid-19 hospital patients with a control group of more than 2,000 healthy people.
What did they find? Men who were hospitalized with the infection were significantly more likely to have a vitamin D deficiency than healthy men of the same age. Deficiency rates were 67 per cent in the COVID-19 patient group, and 49 per cent in the control group. The same was not found for women.
What were the study’s limitations? Independent scientists say blood vitamin D levels go down when people develop serious illness, which the study did not take into consideration. This suggests that it is the illness that is leading to lower blood vitamin D levels in this study, and not the other way around.
Inha University in Incheon, South Korea.
What did scientists study? 50 hospital patients with Covid-19 were checked for levels of all vital vitamins and compared to a control group.
What did they find? 76 per cent of them were deficient in vitamin D, and a severe vitamin D deficiency (<10 ng/dl) was found in 24 per cent of Covid-19 patients and just 7 per cent in the control group.
What were the study’s limitations?
Small sample size and researchers never accounted for vitamin levels dropping when they fall ill.
Independent scientists in Indonesia.
What did scientists study? Checked vitamin D levels in 780 Covid-19 hospital patients.
What did they find? Almost 99% of patients who died had vitamin D deficiency. Of patients with vitamin D levels higher than 30 ng/ml – considered optimal – only per cent died.
What were the study’s limitations? It was not peer-reviewed by fellow scientists, a process that often uncovers flaws in studies.
University of Glasgow.
What did scientists study? Vitamin D levels in 449 people from the UK Biobank who had confirmed Covid-19 infection.
What did they find? Vitamin D deficiency was associated with an increased risk in infection – but not after adjustment for con-founders such as ethnicity. It led to the team to conclude their ‘findings do not support a potential link between vitamin D concentrations and risk of Covid-19 infection.’
What were the study’s limitations? Vitamin D levels were taken 10 to 14 years beforehand.
University of East Anglia.
What did scientists study? Average levels of vitamin D in populations of 20 European countries were compared with Covid-19 infection and death rates at the time.
What did they find? The mean level of vitamin D in each country was ‘strongly associated’ with higher levels of Covid-19 cases and deaths. The authors said at the time: ‘The most vulnerable group of population for Covid-19 is also the one that has the most deficit in vitamin D.’
What were the study’s limitations? The number of cases in each country was affected by the number of tests performed, as well as the different measures taken by each country to prevent the spread of infection. And it only looked at correlation, not causation.
Northwestern University.
What did scientists study? Crunched data from dozens of studies around the world that included vitamin D levels among Covid-19 patients.
What did they find? Patients with a severe deficiency are twice as likely to experience major complications and die.
What were the study’s limitations? Cases and deaths in each country was affected by the number of tests performed.
‘Vitamin D deficiency is more common in older people, in people who are overweight, and in Black and Asian people – all of the groups who are at increased risk of becoming very ill with Covid-19.
‘The UK government already recommends that people take a low-dose vitamin D supplement over the winter to protect their bone health, but we do not know if this will have an effect on Covid-19 or if higher doses might be able to provide protection against the virus.
‘The CORONAVIT trial will test whether higher doses of vitamin D might offer protection against winter respiratory infections including Covid-19.’
Arguments on the link between Vitamin D deficiency and its observed link with poor Covid-19 outcomes started to gather pace as early as May.
The problem lies in the fact there is a lack of gold-standard medical research – the randomised controlled trials which compare people who are given the supplement with those who are not to see which group fares better.
Only one study has done this so far, conducted by the University of Cordoba in Spain and published last month.
Researchers gave high doses of calcifediol – a type of vitamin D supplement – to 50 patients hospitalised with the disease.
There were no deaths among volunteers receiving the vitamin and all 50 patients were eventually discharged by the end of the study. But two of the 26 patients in a control group, who were not given the tablets, died.
Just one patient given calcifediol felt ill enough to be admitted to intensive care, whereas half of the participants in the control group were taken to ICU and two died.
But many scientists have criticized the study, saying its sample size is too small for any firm conclusions to be drawn about the impact of Vitamin D.
Nonetheless, it was the most promising result for trials of the vitamin so far, and corresponds to earlier research that fixing vitamin deficiency might cut mortality rates by half.
A Northwestern Universitystudy, published in May, found Covid-19 patients with a severe Vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to experience major complications and die.
Nearly 99 per cent of Covid-19 patients who are vitamin D deficient die, according to a study from Indonesian researchers who analysed hospital records of 780 people who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Results revealed 98.9 per cent of infected patients defined as vitamin D deficient — below 20ng/ml — died. Yet this fell to just 4.1 per cent for patients who had enough of the nutrient.
Researchers warned the study was not definitive, however, because the patients with high vitamin D levels were healthier and younger.
Another study by Tehran University, in Iran, and Boston University, found hospital Covid-19 patients who had sufficient vitamin D – of at least 30 ng/mL— were 51.5 per cent less likely to die from the disease.
The study of 235 hospitalized patients with Covid-19 also showed those with enough vitamin D had a significantly lower risk of falling seriously ill or needing ventilation.
Patients who had plenty of the nutrient also had less inflammation – often a deadly side effect of Covid-19.
However, there were flaws in these studies, such as a lack of acknowledgement of confounding factors, such as smoking, and social economic status, which were were not recorded for all patients but could have an impact on illness severity.
Some participants’ underlying health conditions were not defined, despite having a major impact on disease severity.
There have also been at least three studies which have suggested those who have enough vitamin D are less likely to catch the coronavirus in the first place.
But Professor Ian Jones, a virologist at the University of Reading, told MailOnline: ‘My general view is that if there is no clear cut view on vitamin D after six months of debate then there is nothing in it.’
But given the findings so far, it astonished scientists that Mr Hancock was so quick to throw out the ‘sunshine vitamin’ as a potential treatment.
He was told to ‘get his facts straight’ in September after shooting down vitamin D as a potential coronavirus treatment despite a growing body of evidence from around the world suggesting it works.
Liberal Democrat MP Layla Morgan told MailOnline the secretary of state ‘needs to be listening, not dismissing’.
She added: ‘I hope Matt Hancock will take a less flippant approach to potential treatments in future and get his facts straight before making such comments. We’re in a crisis, it’s time for politicians to stop playing science and listen to the experts.’
Chris Chapman, chief executive officer of manufacturer YPV, which offers a home vitamin D test kit, said the company was ‘deeply disappointed’ about Mr Hancock’s comments.
He said: ‘We have seen a mountain of evidence that vitamin D has a positive, and at times life-saving, impact on people suffering with severe symptoms of coronavirus.
‘We fundamentally disagree with the Health Secretary on this matter, his comments display incredible ignorance.
‘We urge him to practice his well-trodden mantra by following the science, which overwhelmingly points to the benefits of vitamin D when it comes tackling coronavirus.’
The ‘sunshine vitamin’ – nicknamed because it is acquired by spending time in the sun – is postulated to protect against Covid-19.
A number of studies have suggested the immune-boosting vitamin could protect people from coronavirus after finding adults deficient in the nutrient are more at risk of catching the disease.
And those who spend more time indoors – such as in a care home – or who have darker skin – those of a Black, Asian or ethnic minority (BAME) background – are also at greater risk of Covid-19.
Officials estimate one in five Britons are deficient in vitamin D — the equivalent of 13million Britons.
But some people are more at risk than others; the rate is up to 90 per cent in people with darker skin who find it harder to obtain the vitamin from the sun.
Advice from PHE states: ‘People whose skin has little or no exposure to the sun, like those in institutions such as care homes, or who always cover their skin when outside, risk vitamin D deficiency and need to take a supplement throughout the year.’
But a recent University of Brighton study suggests care home residents are not being given the supplement.
The article was written by BSMS MSc Public Health graduate Joe Williams and the university’s Principal Lecturer for Health Promotion and Public Health, Carol Williams
The team interviewed four GPs four care home managers, a dietitian, a falls specialist, two public health practitioners and a senior doctor in elderly care, The Times reported.
A report from the Academy of Medical Sciences in July said: ‘It has been suggested that low levels of vitamin D — endemic within the UK, exacerbated by lock down and which worsen over winter — may contribute to susceptibility to Covid-19.’
How is it possible to Live in a World of so much chaos, and enjoy the Beautiful Wonders of the World? How much we waste of our precious Gift of Time coping with the chaos of violence, and apathy and fear and ignorance. . Let us embrace a World of Peace, instead – inner peace, leading us to World Peace.
Love is the only power capable of spinning Worlds into existence. Our Natural World is a Beautiful, amazing piece of God’s Creation. It is Love.
The Divine Perfection of Love is the O n l y Reality and requires the awakened Inner eye of the Heart to see. Thank You Dear Lord for sharing your Divine Gift of Love through the Beauty of Your Nature.
The Natural World takes us to places we can only dream about.
My Dear Friends, ONE positive thought can change your whole Life.
“Change your thoughts and you change your World.” – Norman Vincent Peale
There is so much People will never know about this Sacred World. And one precious awareness is this: YOU were born to be Happy.
Your Heart can be free of sadness, your mind free of worries, with your Life full of gladness, and your body free of illness, through your Prayer for God’s Blessings.
“In great deeds, something abides. On great fields, something stays. Forms change and pass; bodies disappear; but Spirits linger, to consecrate ground for the vision-place of Souls… generations that know us not and that we know not of, Heart-drawn to see where and by whom great things were suffered and done for them, shall come to this deathless field, to ponder and dream; and lo! The Shadow of a Mighty Presence shall wrap them in Its Bosom, and the Power of the Vision pass into their Souls.” ― Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
In this brief Time of ours, let us wipe away our tears, and remain optimistic in a World that sometimes makes us doubt our Sacred Human Spirit that resides in all of us. The Desire of God for us to be kind, to be good, and to be respectful to our fellow Man and Woman, will guide us down the Pathway to Love.
God’s Love for us is so great that it is totally beyond Human comprehension.
You are a Sacred Being of Light, a Child of God. Accept Life from the Hand of God, and accept the Blessings that come to you. They always come in abundance beyond our awareness or Belief.
“You are sons of the LORD your God.” – Deuteronomy 14:1
Through Prayer we connect with our Creator, God. Have Faith and Trust in His Divine Love.
We were born to make manifest the Glory of God that is within us, and to shine, as children do. And as we let the Light of our Love shine, we give other people permission to do the same. . The Light of your Love is a reflection of understanding that God is your Father, and your path forward is Graced by the Loving Presence of the Holy Spirit. Love is awareness that what you were before, is nothing like what you are now.
We are composed of Sacred and Precious Life, with His Love as our Dream, full of vivid and unforgettable emotions. We will always be deeply Loved by our Creator.
This isn’t just a Chapter of the Greatest Story ever told, it is the Sacred Story of your Life.
. The Magnificence of our Creation is far greater the we can ever be aware of.
Yes, it is impossible to imagine
anything more Beautiful than you.
You are beyond Beautiful. You are so amazing and so real, and you remain in the Heart of your Divine Creator. Think about all the Love needed to Create and sustain Life. And because that Love touches the deepness of your Soul, your Spirit is spreading Light into the Hearts of those around you.
Listen to the voice in your Heart.
Start searching for the Love that keeps us breathing, keeps the Heart pulsating, and keeps your mind remembering all the Beauty in Life God has given to you. Think of all the wonderful Times you cherished, the Treasured Friends you miss, then add Prayer and Thanksgiving.
Give Thanks to the Lord for the Beauty of this World, for the Universe, and for creating you and Loving you. Live your best Life, for all those around you, until it’s time to go Home. We are all Homeward Bound.
Life is made of being aware, accepting and understanding, of sharing and Believing. Pure and simple thoughts are needed to know what we are, where we are going, and what we have.
Your lost and Loved will always be close to you, in your Heart they will reside, in your mind the memories will keep you together.
Blessings to you and yours. Please take good care of each other, and never presume you have more than “now” to share the best of who you are.
Goodnight.
Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress
Relaxation techniques can reduce stress symptoms and help you enjoy a better quality of life, especially if you have an illness. Explore relaxation techniques you can do by yourself.
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Relaxation techniques are a great way to help with stress management. Relaxation isn’t only about peace of mind or enjoying a hobby. Relaxation is a process that decreases the effects of stress on your mind and body. Relaxation techniques can help you cope with everyday stress and with stress related to various health problems, such as heart disease and pain.
Whether your stress is spiraling out of control or you’ve already got it tamed, you can benefit from learning relaxation techniques. Learning basic relaxation techniques is easy. Relaxation techniques also are often free or low cost, pose little risk, and can be done nearly anywhere.
Explore these simple relaxation techniques and get started on de-stressing your life and improving your health.
The benefits of relaxation techniques
When faced with numerous responsibilities and tasks or the demands of an illness, relaxation techniques may not be a priority in your life. But that means you might miss out on the health benefits of relaxation.
Practicing relaxation techniques can have many benefits, including:
Slowing heart rate
Lowering blood pressure
Slowing your breathing rate
Improving digestion
Maintaining normal blood sugar levels
Reducing activity of stress hormones
Increasing blood flow to major muscles
Reducing muscle tension and chronic pain
Improving concentration and mood
Improving sleep quality
Lowering fatigue
Reducing anger and frustration
Boosting confidence to handle problems
To get the most benefit, use relaxation techniques along with other positive coping methods, such as thinking positively, finding humor, problem-solving, managing time, exercising, getting enough sleep, and reaching out to supportive family and friends.
Types of relaxation techniques
Health professionals such as complementary health practitioners, doctors and psychotherapists can teach various relaxation techniques. But if you prefer, you can also learn some relaxation techniques on your own.
In general, relaxation techniques involve refocusing your attention on something calming and increasing awareness of your body. It doesn’t matter which relaxation technique you choose. What matters is that you try to practice relaxation regularly to reap its benefits.
Types of relaxation techniques include:
Autogenic relaxation. Autogenic means something that comes from within you. In this relaxation technique, you use both visual imagery and body awareness to reduce stress.
You repeat words or suggestions in your mind that may help you relax and reduce muscle tension. For example, you may imagine a peaceful setting and then focus on controlled, relaxing breathing, slowing your heart rate, or feeling different physical sensations, such as relaxing each arm or leg one by one.
Progressive muscle relaxation. In this relaxation technique, you focus on slowly tensing and then relaxing each muscle group.
This can help you focus on the difference between muscle tension and relaxation. You can become more aware of physical sensations.
In one method of progressive muscle relaxation, you start by tensing and relaxing the muscles in your toes and progressively working your way up to your neck and head. You can also start with your head and neck and work down to your toes. Tense your muscles for about five seconds and then relax for 30 seconds, and repeat.
Visualization. In this relaxation technique, you may form mental images to take a visual journey to a peaceful, calming place or situation.
To relax using visualization, try to incorporate as many senses as you can, including smell, sight, sound and touch. If you imagine relaxing at the ocean, for instance, think about the smell of salt water, the sound of crashing waves and the warmth of the sun on your body.
You may want to close your eyes, sit in a quiet spot, loosen any tight clothing, and concentrate on your breathing. Aim to focus on the present and think positive thoughts.
Other relaxation techniques may include:
Deep breathing
Massage
Meditation
Tai chi
Yoga
Biofeedback
Music and art therapy
Aromatherapy
Hydrotherapy
Relaxation techniques take practice
As you learn relaxation techniques, you can become more aware of muscle tension and other physical sensations of stress. Once you know what the stress response feels like, you can make a conscious effort to practice a relaxation technique the moment you start to feel stress symptoms. This can prevent stress from spiraling out of control.
Remember that relaxation techniques are skills. As with any skill, your ability to relax improves with practice. Be patient with yourself. Don’t let your effort to practice relaxation techniques become yet another stressor.
If one relaxation technique doesn’t work for you, try another technique. If none of your efforts at stress reduction seems to work, talk to your doctor about other options.
Also, bear in mind that some people, especially those with serious psychological issues and a history of abuse, may experience feelings of emotional discomfort during some relaxation techniques. Although this is rare, if you experience emotional discomfort during relaxation techniques, stop what you’re doing and consider talking to your doctor or mental health provider.
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Sometimes, the past reflects the Happiness we have known.
Looking in the Mirror of Life, reminds us of what it is to be Human.
Our reflection in the mirror of precious moments and memories, lets us see Love more clearly, and know just how precious our brief Time on this Earth really is.
Before your precious Time is gone, reflect upon the Fields of Gold that you passed by, and told the Story of Life and Love. . Yes, we are given but a quick glimpse of the True Beauty of Life, through the Prism of Love.
We can behold the Beauty of Being. And during such precious moments, if we look inward and listen in awe and appreciation, our hallowed Souls will come to realize that we, ourselves are a Sacred Memory being etched in Time.
Oh, how quickly Life seems to go, leaving only a precious and Sacred memory.
Yes, we have only a little Time to Live, a very brief Moment to give and share all the Love that is Life.
We all have our own stories, and they are never forgotten. God knows the stories our Lives tell, and He Loves each of us. . Today, as we walk in Fields of Gold, the Blessings of our Lives, we are exposed to the True Beauty of our precious moments on Earth. And during these brief moments, we can look and listen in awe and wonder. We Sacred and Hallowed Souls are here for such a brief and precious Time.
How quickly Life seems to go, leaving just the memories. Yes, one day we come to realize, that we ourselves will be just a memory.
Yesterday may not compare to the Beauty of now.
Open your eyes and open your Heart. There is no better Time or better place to shine the Light of your Sacred Being.
Let your Life take you somewhere your Soul craves. Be yourself, and do what makes you, and others, Happy.
A person who resonates with Love and Compassion for others, will have inner Peace – and this is the starting point for a World where we can Live in Harmony with each other, and with our Mother Earth.
We are here on this brief Journey together. We are all One. One Heart. One Love.
We are enchantingly Divine, and filled with such Beauty to share with everyone. The Creation of our Life is deeply profound.
My Dear Friends, the sounds of Silence are delightful to listen to. And when the Sun has walked across sky, and the stars are eager to fly by, let your Heart soar with them in the Heavens above.
Joy is very simple. What you seek is your own Light, your own Love, your own Beauty.
Beyond the midnight of your sorrow, the Sun in your Heart will soonrise, and soar among the Heavens of your delights, to show that we are all connected to a very Large Heart. Take the time and feel the Love of God.
The LOVE that is within us all is waiting to be discovered and shared with everyone.
We are here to discover, WHY we are here. The River ever flows to find the Sea. While you and I Live, to find the Love of God that flows through you and me.
Goodnight.
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“When you let go of who you are, you become who you might be.” – Rumi
If you ask someone who they are, they’ll probably give you their name, what they do for a living, their hobbies, and maybe something else.
But is that who they are? A name, a job? Is that who you are?
The people who have delved the depths of their consciousness say that we are one of these things. We’re most certainly not some evolutionary accident, either.
No. According to the great sages and seers, including Rumi, we are much, much more. What is that exactly? It’s something we need to find out for ourselves. We can start by letting go.
Rumi was a scholar and poet that lived in 13th century Persia (now modern-day Iran.) Like all extraordinary gifted and profound teachers, Rumi’s words have transcended time and place.
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“I declare this World is so Beautiful that I can hardly believe it exists.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson observed: “Though we travel the World over to find the Beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.”
Please allow me to share thoughts of a man I deeply admire. His writings have changed many lives, including mine, and brought about a deep and personal awareness and precious insights that could only have come through him from God.
John Muir was America’s most famous and influential naturalist, conservationist, author, environmental Philosopher, early advocate of wilderness preservation, helping to establish Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks and co-founder of the Sierra Club.
He experienced in Nature a Religious Ecstasy. Before the Majesty of Natural Beauty, he found himself humble before the Power of God who Created it all.
“When one tugs at a single thing in Nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the World.” – John Muir
The wilderness in the Human Soul
Muir learned to read from the Divine Manuscript, the rocks and the trees. He came to discover complete Freedom, and had experiences that seemed timeless and devoid of space. He felt his body had no weight. “Life seemed neither long nor short,”he wrote, “and we take no more heed to save time or make haste than do the trees and stars.”
He entered the Eternalnow and experienced days that seemed to have neither end nor beginning. John discovered an Immortality, and experienced himself dissolved into the Landscape.
“Everybody needs Beauty as well as bread, places to play in and Pray in, where Nature may heal and give strength to body and Soul alike.” – John Muir
God’s first Temples
Muir experienced the inter-relatedness of all things, the union of rocks and clouds, the Humanness of the Landscape, the wilderness in the Human Soul, a kinship with the wild Nature he grew to Love, a oneness. One of my favorite thoughts from John is this:
“A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease.
Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings, while incense is ever flowing from the balsam bells and leaves.
No wonder the hills and groves were God’s first temples, and the more they are cut down and hewn into cathedrals and churches, the farther off and dimmer seems the Lord himself.”
The Divine Manuscript
Muir wrote of being struck by how clean Nature is. All plants are clean; all animals are clean. Of all the living things on the planet, mankind alone seems dirty.
“The wilderness is a Natural place to consummate the longings of the Soul.”
“We are now in the mountains and they are in us, kindling enthusiasm, making every nerve quiver, filling every pore and cell of us. Our flesh-and-bone Tabernacle seems transparent as glass to the beauty about us, as if truly an inseparable part of it.”
Humble before the power of God
My Dear Friends, we are a part of everything around us. We are truly one. And we are One with God.
Have I ever felt the way John Muir describes his feelings? Yes, my Friends, many times, daily. . THANK YOU Werner Bendorf and Richard Fletcher and the many Scouts of Troop 17, such as Don Graves, Billy Graves, (ALWAYS in my Prayers), Allen Bendorf, Sid and Bruce Curry, and so many others. What a Blessing your precious Lives have been to me. You have given me and many more a Gift beyond compare.
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a Forest Wilderness.” – John Muir
.I feel very deeply that the greatest Gift I could ever convey to you Is the message found in the writings of John Muir, and in the Divine Manuscript.
Please discover who you are, and why. . Take time to say a Prayer in the unbelievably Beautiful Cathedral of God’s Heart. You will find it beneath a Sky filled with a Grace you cannot deny.
“Somethin’ in the wind has learned my name And it’s tellin’ me that things are not the same In the Leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze There’s a pleasin’ sense of Happiness for me. There is only one wish on my mind When this day is through I hope that I will find That Tomorrow will be just the same for you and me.” – Williams Paul H, Nichols Roger S from: Top of the World & We’ve Only Just Begun
The Peace your precious Heart longs for is waiting patiently for you. Now you know where to find it.
I beg of you, do not wait too long.
“The Sun shines not on us but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us. Thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing. The Trees wave and the Flowers bloom in our bodies as well as our Souls, and every bird song, wind song, and tremendous storm song of the rocks in the Heart of the mountains is our song, our very own, and sings our Love.” – John Muir
Opening a thousand windows to show us God.
For further information on the life of John Muir, see the Sierra Club’s John Muir Exhibit, “Oh, these vast, calm measureless mountain days, inciting at once to work and rest! Days in whose Light every thing seems equally Divine, opening a thousand windows to show us God.” – John Muir
You will never regret being inspired by those who found the way to inner Peace, who show us the way Home.
To find the Beautiful, we must carry it with us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
My Dear Friends, God Whispers in our dreams. He tells us Many things, Of the Majesty Of Being, Of the depth Of His Love For you, For me, For everyone, Everything.
“There is an emotional . . . component in the Beauty of the intellect, just as there is in the Beauty of perception.” – Michael Popejoy
“If you Love it enough, anything will talk with you.” – George Washington Carver
While we dream, We do not know We dream.
While awake, We dream Much of the day Away. And still Do not know.
“Restless thoughts keep us from experiencing Life more deeply.” – Li Po
If we could but see That God dreams, And the Beauty Of His dreams May be found In you, And all around You.
“Indeed God speaks once, Or twice, yet no one notices it. “In a dream, a vision of the night, When sound sleep falls on men, While they slumber in their beds, – Job 33:15
You are a Dream within a Dream.
Unconscious for a third Of our lives, The Life inside our Dreams We neverfully realize. And much like our Dreams, In Life So many know what they want, The Life they have never lived, And may never live.
We walk in the footsteps Of others. We learn about Life From someone, Someone other Than the One Who Loved us enough To give us His Very Own Breath of Life.
Awakening begins with Hope and Prayer, And remembering We are His Dream, And His Dreamer.
One fancies a Heart like our own must be beating in every crystal and cell. No wonder when we consider that we all have the same Father and Mother. – John Muir
Every Human being Has been Created In the Image of God, In a Dream.
Perhaps One day, We could live the Life He wants, And become His Dream Come true.
“This Universe is God’s Dream.” – Paramahansa Yogananda
You are The perfection Of His Desire, His Child, His Dream.
His Beautiful Child also Dreams.
The dreams that Set fire to your Soul, Saturate your Heart With Joy, May not belong To you.
God In His Infinite Love For all you are, And all you were Created to be, Comes to you, And through you, In Dreams.
“We are a Dream of God.“ – The Toltec a pre-Colombian culture
For you are a Dream Within a Dream. You are His Precious Imagining, His Sacred Vision, His Beautiful Child, Who, like our Father, Also Dreams.
From our days In Goodness spent, With thoughts Serenely Pure, When our Hearts that beat Are innocent, What Blessings He will bring. God will speak to us Through the Music Of the Night, And listen To our lonely Hearts Sing.
“When the solution is simple, God is answering.” – Albert Einstein
“Words are jewels to our ears.” – Erick Querci
My Dear Friends, these words are truly Beautiful Jewels:
“So many Hearts I find broke like yours and mine Torn by what we’ve done and can’t undo. I just want to hold you. Come on let me hold you like Bernadette would do.
We’ve been around, we fall, we fly. We mostly fall, we mostly run And every now and then we try to mend the damage that we’ve done. Tonight, tonight I just can’t rest I’ve got this joy here inside my breast.” listen here
– from The Song Of Bernadette Music by Jennifer Warnes, Bill Elliottby Lyrics by Jennifer Warnes, Leonard Cohen
To Love another person is to see the Face of God.– Alain Boublil
My Dear Friends, There is a Love That is Divine, And it is yours, And it is mine.
When you awake, When you are finally awake, From this Life, This Dream, You will find You are His Dream Come true. And you shall be In the Warm Embrace of God, In the Arms of Love Everlasting, In the Heavens Above.
You will be Home.
Goodnight.
Love is not just the Universal language. It is the only language. – Wm. C. Anderson (Photograph by Wm. C. Anderson)
How to reprogram cancer cells back to normal.
Restoring normal miRNA levels may potentially stop cancer growth, Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered. (August 25, 2015) A way to potentially reprogram cancer cells back to normalcy has been discovered by researchers on Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus.
New Study: Cellphones Really Are Giving You Cancer
Multiple studies have revealed thatcell phone radiation can cause cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified radio frequency fields , including those from cell phones, as a possible carcinogen in 2011? (source)
The dangers of cell phone use gained credibility in 2011 when the World Health Organization admitted that cell phone radiation may cause cancer.
The statement was made by 31 scientists, from 14 different countries, after reviewing evidence. read more HERE. A child’s brain absorbs much more radiation than that of an adult.
Studies like this serve one major purpose: to remind us that we should be using common sense and knowledge to better protect ourselves and our precious children each day.
Now, Let’s learn another way to spell Deadly. You may want to take notes.
And please, I beg of you, show this information to your children. They are much more intelligent than we think. Well, at least before their fragile brains are exposed to excessive radiation.
My dear friends, if you do not now act, you may cry later.
Top 20 Highest Radiation Cell Phones (maximum possible SAR “specific absorption rate” level from phones)
The SAR can be misleading as it measures the maximum radiation a cellphone emits and does not reflect the average amount of radiation it emits. There is accumulating evidence that cellphones that operate on GSM networks emit significantly more radiation than do cellphones operating on CDMA networks.
CDMA, or Code Division Multiple Access, is the type of cellular network used by the phone companies Verizon and Sprint. GSM, or Global System for Mobile Communications, is the type used by AT&T and T-Mobile.
The radiation spikes at the beginning of GSM phone calls means that they emit, overall, up to 28 times more radiation than CDMA phones. read more
Given their popularity, I have also provided the SAR levels for the Apple iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy S.
Model / SAR Level Apple iPhone 6 Plus 1.16 Apple iPhone 4S 1.19 Samsung Galaxy S6 1.25 Apple iPhone 6 1.14 Apple iPhone 4 (GSM) 1.11 Samsung Galaxy S5 1.47 Apple iPhone 5 1.18 Apple iPhone 4 (CDMA) 0.87 Samsung Galaxy S4 1.18 Apple iPhone 5c 1.18 Apple iPhone 3GS 0.67 Samsung Galaxy S3 0.82
And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the Heart of a friend. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
And what is Love?
The Love you feel for your child is Divine Love. It is the Love God feels for you. It gives you the strength to give your child the guidance needed to thrive and survive. Remember to always be strong. This strength is called Love. – Wm. C. Anderson
Thoughts of love surround us. And all around us, in every moment of every day, with every beat of every Heart, the Miracle of Life blossoms into Beauty that WE can behold.
The Eternal Light
of Love chases away the last vestige of the dark
of night. And we come to see evermore, the wonder of our Birth into Hope, into Love and Life, and into the Light.
“All
things become visible when they are exposed by the Light, for everything that becomes visible is Light.”
– Ephesians 5:13
We are remote
from the possibility
of comprehension.
But the Human Heart can
take pleasure and delight in the magic and the wonder
and the mystery
that is this
Life.
A Many Splendored Thing.
Life is at best,
but a brief journey
through Seasons
that come and go,
the passage
through which
few
are ever fully aware,
ever really know.
Yes. Seasons come and then they go,
and we are here and gone.
Your smile, faint in the glow of beautiful memory, much like your Life, seemingly long, glimmering like a Rainbow, but lasting like the Dawn.
Glimmering like a Rainbow.
But the Miracle
of this Life
lies in the Mystery
of the Clear Eternal Light,
that when you Pray,
will find you
and guide you,
and never
let you lose
your way.
“This is the message we have heard from him
and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him is no darkness
at all.”
– John 1:5
Let us
Dream the Dream,
and keep on
Living
to Walk
in the Beautiful
Light of God’s
abundant Love.
Lasting like the Dawn.
Yes,
the tides of fortune
are awash and aplenty
upon our shores.
And the initial Life
of material existence
is filled with illusion.
“Our concept of Beauty suggests a greater Meaning in a Universe capable of producing beings that not only appreciate Beauty but strive to achieve greater and greater Beauty. You are made to think, know, and create like God, because God wanted to share that experience of Being with some other than Himself.” – Sarah Capello
But deeper
than the Ocean
is God’s Love
for you. I Pray
you will come to see
the Peace and Hope
and the everlasting Joy such knowing
will bring.
God’s Love
is truly
a Many Splendored
Thing.
Goodnight.
Let us dream the dream.
Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease read more
Ready to start your heart-healthy diet? Here are eight tips to get you started.
Although you might know that eating certain foods can increase your heart disease risk, it’s often tough to change your eating habits. Whether you have years of unhealthy eating under your belt or you simply want to fine-tune your diet, here are eight heart-healthy diet tips. Once you know which foods to eat more of and which foods to limit, you’ll be on your way toward a heart-healthy diet.
1. Control your portion size
How much you eat is just as important as what you eat. Overloading your plate, taking seconds and eating until you feel stuffed can lead to eating more calories than you should. Portions served in restaurants are often more than anyone needs.
Use a small plate or bowl to help control your portions. Eat larger portions of low-calorie, nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and smaller portions of high-calorie, high-sodium foods, such as refined, processed or fast foods. This strategy can shape up your diet as well as your heart and waistline.
Keep track of the number of servings you eat. A serving size is a specific amount of food, defined by common measurements such as cups, ounces or pieces. For example, one serving of pasta is 1/2 cup, or about the size of a hockey puck. A serving of meat, fish or chicken is about 2 to 3 ounces, or about the size and thickness of a deck of cards. Judging serving size is a learned skill. You may need to use measuring cups and spoons or a scale until you’re comfortable with your judgment.
2. Eat more vegetables and fruits
Vegetables and fruits are good sources of vitamins and minerals. Vegetables and fruits are also low in calories and rich in dietary fiber. Vegetables and fruits contain substances found in plants that may help prevent cardiovascular disease. Eating more fruits and vegetables may help you eat less high-fat foods, such as meat, cheese and snack foods.
Featuring vegetables and fruits in your diet can be easy. Keep vegetables washed and cut in your refrigerator for quick snacks. Keep fruit in a bowl in your kitchen so that you’ll remember to eat it. Choose recipes that have vegetables or fruits as the main ingredients, such as vegetable stir-fry or fresh fruit mixed into salads.
Fruits and vegetables to choose
Fruits and vegetables to limit
Fresh or frozen vegetables and fruits
Low-sodium canned vegetables
Canned fruit packed in juice or water
Coconut
Vegetables with creamy sauces
Fried or breaded vegetables
Canned fruit packed in heavy syrup
Frozen fruit with sugar added
3. Select whole grains
Whole grains are good sources of fiber and other nutrients that play a role in regulating blood pressure and heart health. You can increase the amount of whole grains in a heart-healthy diet by making simple substitutions for refined grain products. Or be adventuresome and try a new whole grain, such as whole-grain farro, quinoa or barley.
Grain products to choose
Grain products to limit or avoid
Whole-wheat flour
Whole-grain bread, preferably 100% whole-wheat bread or 100% whole-grain bread
High-fiber cereal with 5 g or more of fiber in a serving
Whole grains such as brown rice, barley and buckwheat (kasha)
Whole-grain pasta
Oatmeal (steel-cut or regular)
White, refined flour
White bread
Muffins
Frozen waffles
Corn bread
Doughnuts
Biscuits
Quick breads
Cakes
Pies
Egg noodles
Buttered popcorn
High-fat snack crackers
4. Limit unhealthy fats
Limiting how much saturated and trans fats you eat is an important step to reduce your blood cholesterol and lower your risk of coronary artery disease. A high blood cholesterol level can lead to a buildup of plaques in your arteries, called atherosclerosis, which can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.
The American Heart Association offers these guidelines for how much fat to include in a heart-healthy diet:
Type of fat
Recommendation
Saturated fat
Less than 7% of your total daily calories, or less than 14 g of saturated fat if you follow a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet
Trans fat
Less than 1% of your total daily calories, or less than 2 g of trans fat if you follow a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet
The best way to reduce saturated and trans fats in your diet is to limit the amount of solid fats — butter, margarine and shortening — you add to food when cooking and serving. You can also reduce the amount of saturated fat in your diet by trimming fat off your meat or choosing lean meats with less than 10 percent fat.
You can also use low – fat substitutions when possible for a heart – healthy diet. For example, top your baked potato with low-sodium salsa or low-fat yogurt rather than butter, or use sliced whole fruit or low-sugar fruit spread on your toast instead of margarine.
You may also want to check the food labels of some cookies, crackers and chips. Many of these snacks — even those labeled “reduced fat” — may be made with oils containing trans fats. One clue that a food has some trans fat in it is the phrase “partially hydrogenated” in the ingredient list.
When you do use fats, choose monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil or canola oil. Polyunsaturated fats, found in certain fish, avocados, nuts and seeds, also are good choices for a heart-healthy diet.When used in place of saturated fat, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats may help lower your total blood cholesterol. But moderation is essential. All types of fat are high in calories.
An easy way to add healthy fat (and fiber) to your diet is ground flaxseed. Flaxseeds are small brown seeds that are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Studies have found that flaxseeds may help lower cholesterol in some people. You can grind the seeds in a coffee grinder or food processor and stir a teaspoon of them into yogurt, applesauce or hot cereal.
Fats to choose
Fats to limit
Olive oil
Canola oil
Vegetable and nut oils
Margarine, trans fat free
Cholesterol-lowering margarine, such as Benecol, Promise Activ or Smart Balance
Nuts, seeds
Avocados
Butter
Lard
Bacon fat
Gravy
Cream sauce
Nondairy creamers
Hydrogenated margarine and shortening
Cocoa butter, found in chocolate
Coconut, palm, cottonseed and palm-kernel oils
5. Choose low-fat protein sources
Lean meat, poultry and fish, low-fat dairy products, and eggs are some of your best sources of protein. But be careful to choose lower fat options, such as skim milk rather than whole milk and skinless chicken breasts rather than fried chicken patties.
Fish is another good alternative to high-fat meats. And certain types of fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower blood fats called triglycerides. You’ll find the highest amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in cold-water fish, such as salmon, mackerel and herring. Other sources are flaxseed, walnuts, soybeans and canola oil.
Legumes — beans, peas and lentils — also are good sources of protein and contain less fat and no cholesterol, making them good substitutes for meat. Substituting plant protein for animal protein — for example, a soy or bean burger for a hamburger — will reduce your fat and cholesterol intake.
Proteins to choose
Proteins to limit or avoid
Low-fat dairy products such as skim or low-fat (1%) milk, yogurt and cheese
Eggs
Fish, especially fatty, cold-water fish, such as salmon
Skinless poultry
Legumes
Soybeans and soy products, such as soy burgers and tofu
Lean ground meats
Full-fat milk and other dairy products
Organ meats, such as liver
Fatty and marbled meats
Spareribs
Hot dogs and sausages
Bacon
Fried or breaded meats
6. Reduce the sodium in your food
Eating a lot of sodium can contribute to high blood pressure, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Reducing sodium is an important part of a heart-healthy diet. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends:
Healthy adults have no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day (about a teaspoon of salt)
People age 51 or older, African-Americans, and people who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease have no more than 1,500 mg of sodium a day
Although reducing the amount of salt you add to food at the table or while cooking is a good first step, much of the salt you eat comes from canned or processed foods, such as soups and frozen dinners. Eating fresh foods and making your own soups and stews can reduce the amount of salt you eat.
If you like the convenience of canned soups and prepared meals, look for ones with reduced sodium. Be wary of foods that claim to be lower in sodium because they are seasoned with sea salt instead of regular table salt — sea salt has the same nutritional value as regular salt.
Another way to reduce the amount of salt you eat is to choose your condiments carefully. Many condiments are available in reduced-sodium versions, and salt substitutes can add flavor to your food with less sodium.
Low-salt items to choose
High-salt items to avoid
Herbs and spices
Salt substitutes
Reduced-salt canned soups or prepared meals
Reduced-salt versions of condiments, such as reduced-salt soy sauce and reduced-salt ketchup
Table salt
Canned soups and prepared foods, such as frozen dinners
Tomato juice
Soy sauce
7. Plan ahead: Create daily menus
You know what foods to feature in your heart-healthy diet and which ones to limit. Now it’s time to put your plans into action.
Create daily menus using the six strategies listed above. When selecting foods for each meal and snack, emphasize vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Choose lean protein sources and healthy fats, and limit salty foods. Watch your portion sizes and add variety to your menu choices.
For example, if you have grilled salmon one evening, try a black-bean burger the next night. This helps ensure that you’ll get all of the nutrients your body needs. Variety also makes your meals and snacks more interesting.
8. Allow yourself an occasional treat
Allow yourself an indulgence every now and then. A candy bar or handful of potato chips won’t derail your heart-healthy diet. But don’t let it turn into an excuse for giving up on your healthy eating plan. If overindulgence is the exception, rather than the rule, you’ll balance things out over the long term. What’s important is that you eat healthy foods most of the time.
Incorporate these eight tips into your life, and you’ll find that heart-healthy eating is both doable and enjoyable. With planning and a few simple substitutions, you can eat with your heart in mind.
Friday:
We will meet at school
on Friday
from 8:30 a.m.
to 3:15 p.m.
and work with our Director, George Rodriguez,
on our upcoming
Shakespeare production.
IMPORTANT DATES:
May 5 At School (Play rehearsal) May 15 & 16 Shakespeare Production at Stage West Theater May 22 – 26 Adventure Trip May 26 Last Day of Semester.
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The magic and the wonder and the mystery that is this Life.
“We must know that we have been created for greater things, not just to be a number in the world, not just to go for diplomas and degrees, this work and that work. We have been created in order to Love and to be Loved.”
– Mother Teresa
God has been invited to come in.
My Dear Friends,
from this moment Life can begin
again.
Imagine yourself
as another living Being.
And God
has been invited
to come in
and forgive you
of all your sin,
and rebuild the Life
that housed all your previous
days,
all the moments that for you
did exist.
Life can begin again.
The first thought
that flies past you,
is that you cannot understand
what He is doing.
No.
No one can ever
really understand.
“Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is
beyond measure.” Psalm 147:5
Because the past no longer exists.
Only tomorrow
is real again.
The pain is no longer here to stay.
The pain,
from so many years,
that never
seemed to go away,
in one moment,
on one precious day,
is no longer
here to stay.
“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.”
– 2 Corinthians 4:16
.
God is preparing
a place for your
Heart.
Far
beyond forever,
will He stay
in Love with you.
For
He will never
not Love you.
And all
He asks in return,
is that you Love
Him.
Is this
not what we ask
of others
in Life?
“No more talk of darkness Forget these wide eyed fears. I’m here, nothing can harm you. My words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom. Let daylight dry your tears. I’m here, with you, beside you, To guard you and to guide you
Say you Love me Every waking moment. Say you Love me Oh, I do Love you that’s all I ask of you.
Anywhere you go let me go too. Love me, that’s all I ask of you.” – Andrew Lloyd Webber
Yes,
finding a way
to be,
is as simple as
“I Love You.
Please Love Me.”
Goodnight.
I Love You.
Coping With Workplace Stress by Diana Louise Carter read more
in Esperanza (Hope to Cope with Anxiety and Depression)
Taking steps to strengthen your resilience, plus seeking treatment if necessary, will help you handle cranky customers, toxic co-workers, and other on the job stressors.
After a really stressful day at work, Katie, an RN, spends a little extra drive time in her car.
“Once I leave the office, work stays here. I try absolutely my best not to take it home,” says Katie, who lives in Alabama. “Even if you have to drive around for a few minutes by yourself.”
That’s what professional counselors call a “calming ritual” – something that may come in especially handy for nurses like Katie, home health workers, bus drivers, social workers, and people employed in restaurants, real estate, personal services, and manufacturing.
Those are among occupations with the highest rates of depression, as ranked by two studies – one published in 2010, the other in 2014. Authors of the later study identified “frequent or difficult interactions” with the public or clients, high levels of stress, and low levels of physical activity as characteristics the jobs had in common.
No matter the profession, strains like cranky customers, uncivil bosses, unpredictable work schedules, unreasonable deadlines, and the 24/7 electronic tether of our mobile devices can challenge anyone’s well-being.
In the American Psychological Association’s 2012 annual Stress in America Survey, 65 percent of respondents listed work as their top source of life stress – but only 37 percent said they were “doing an excellent or very good job managing stress.”
Katie says hospital nursing is so demanding it’s sometimes hard to take a break to regroup.
“You’re the person who goes between the doctor and the patient,” she notes. “All of it kind of gets put on your shoulders. If it all goes wrong … nurses just catch most of the blame.”
Katie prefers to practice in a small clinic where the pace and workload are more comfortable. A case manager for an outpatient mental health and substance abuse program, she’s a fan of adult coloring books— “they’re actually very calming” – and journaling for stress relief.
CREATIVE CHANGES
Expert advice for dealing with job stress tends to fall into two categories: steps you can take at work, such as using all your allotted breaks or advocating for different duties, and steps you can take outside work to better your health and enrich your life satisfaction—getting more exercise, for example, or pursuing hobbies that make you happy.
Steven implemented both types of solutions when the demands of his brewery job in upstate New York contributed to an anxiety diagnosis in 2007.
Steven, 57, had to follow complicated and precise recipes to craft huge tanks of “malternatives” like fruit-flavored alcoholic beverages and hard lemonade. Once he was formally reprimanded for using an ingredient from a new supplier that hadn’t been certified yet, which meant the whole batch went down the drain. He found himself overthinking all the steps in making beer coolers.
He was able to implement one creative change in his work flow to reduce his second-guessing: He would line up ingredients before he started and as each was added, he’d remove it from the bench.
There were other aspects of the job came he couldn’t control, however. His schedule rotated through day, evening and night shifts—a documented risk factor in depression and anxiety. He would frequently be called away from one task to attend a process elsewhere in the brewery complex, which made it harder to meet his production deadlines. Cost-cutting layoffs shrank his department from five employees per shift to three.
To counterbalance on-the-job aggravations, Steven pursued nature photography on his own and with a meet-up group.
“Photography helps,” says Steven, who took a disability retirement last year due to a bum knee. “Taking walks, occupying yourself, looking around. Your mind isn’t replaying all that went on in work again.”
RESTORING RESILIENCE
The American Institute of Stress notes that job pressures in and of themselves may be less important than how individuals fit with the work environment. For example, there are people who thrive in pressure-cooker situations while others have a lower tolerance for overload.
What’s happening outside of work can make a difference, too. At times, life stressors plus job stressors may add up to more than an individual’s natural resilience can handle. That’s when buttressing your reserves with activities that strengthen your physical self (especially good sleep), reinforce a positive perspective (such as reframing problems), and dilute tension (yoga, anyone?) become even more important.
Allison got caught in a period of institutional upheaval shortly after starting a new job at a prestigious music conservatory in Rochester, New York.
“We had to downsize my department. I had to fire people to cut costs. I had to outsource services at the same time I was learning the job,” recalls Allison, who was hired to oversee publications and public affairs.
In her personal life, Allison was dealing with her mother’s declining health and her marriage was slowly unraveling. Diagnosed with depression, she worked with her doctor and therapist to come up with coping tools.
“My doctor suggested maybe doing art or exercising. I swam laps. I would sit quietly at night and listen to the radio and draw mandalas. I would paint,” says Allison.
As the environment at work worsened, Allison decided on a more radical solution: Leaving that job to look for opportunities where she could be self-employed.
The “take this job and shove it” approach may be the best option in some circumstances, but for many it feels like an impossible choice. Robert W. McLellarn, PhD, often counsels people who are stressed out because of their jobs.
“They feel like they have to keep going to keep the paycheck,” notes McLellarn, a licensed clinical psychologist in Portland, Oregon, who specializes in treating anxiety.
McLellarn says that taking some sort of action short of leaving a bad job can be a stress reliever. For example, pursue the skills or training needed to get a more fulfilling job. The goal is to feel less stuck.
“Even giving people some strategies, some ideas, some hope that this can change is rewarding,” says McLellarn.
WORKPLACE ALLIES
Assuming clear guidelines from human resources and a sympathetic supervisor, negotiating accommodations can be an on-the-job option. Opinion varies on whether it’s wise to divulge mental health challenges, and a lot depends on an individual’s particular situation and comfort level.
Genella of Brandon, Manitoba, coaches individuals on managing stress and advises companies on how to establish “psychologically safe” workplaces through her consulting firm Partners in Discovery. Although more employers are recognizing the bottom-line benefits of reducing burnout, she acknowledges that ignorance and stigma haven’t disappeared.
“People understand if you have a cast on your leg, but if you’re stressed, people still think it’s a character flaw,” says Genella, who has dealt with depression and anxiety herself.
Similarly, Genella points out, people can see that someone with a broken leg needs an elevator to go between floors, but they may not know what sort of supports to offer for a person with depression or anxiety.
Genella says Canadian law acknowledges addiction issues, but hasn’t codified accommodations for mental health.
Protections assured by the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act may come into play if symptoms interfere with job responsibilities, according to Job Accommodations Network, a program of the U.S. Department of Labor and academic and industry partners.
Lisa of Brooklyn found an ally when she went to work part-time as an admissions coordinator at a law school in New York City nine years ago. Lisa, 46, has lived with sometimes disabling anxiety since her teens. Her department head allowed her to switch around her schedule if a panic attack erupted on a day she was due in.
When Lisa feels overwhelmed at the office, she takes a bathroom break to practice deep breathing exercises. She also finds prayer calming.
Having a strong support network at home keeps Lisa fortified for work demands. She finds that in her husband and parents, who live in the same apartment building. Weekly visits with her beloved nephews, ages 5 years old and 4 months old, have become a vital tonic.
“I call them my sunshine boys,” she says. “They should just bottle babies and give that as depression medication.”
Genella, meanwhile, thrives on the “unconditional gratitude, acceptance and love” of her dog, Tucker.
“When you have those, you can’t have a stress response at the same time,” she asserts. “I suggest that a person find out: When you are stressed, what works for you?”
WORKPLACE STRESS: SWITCH GEARS
It’s important to leave work and all its worries behind once you get home. Creating a destressing ritual can help you move into a new frame of mind. That could be something as simple as changing into more comfortable clothes or having a cup of tea while reviewing the mail.
DOLLARS AND SENSE
If it’s not addressed, chronic work stress can have a negative impact on physical health, family relationships, and life satisfaction. It can tip vulnerable individuals into depression or anxiety, or trigger those already dealing with mental health challenges.
Quite apart from the personal toll, there’s a financial backlash for businesses. One widely quoted statistic puts the annual cost of job stress to the American economy at $300 billion.
That includes the estimated burden of accidents due to fatigue and inability to concentrate, employee turnover, and loss of productivity due to absenteeism and “presenteeism”—in attendance bodily but unable to work at normal capacity.
According to the Harvard Business Review, studies show that presenteeism due to chronic illnesses—including conditions like allergies and arthritis – costs employers two to three times more than direct medical care.
Looking specifically at depression in the workplace, the advocacy organization Mental Health American cites a figure of $51 billion annually in indirect costs to the U.S. economy.
In Canada, more than 30 percent of disability claims and 70 percent of disability costs can be traced to mental health issues, according to the Mental Health Commission of Canada. However, such payouts may yield a rich payback.
In a 2009 survey of 3,000 Alberta workers found that 255 people (or nearly 10 percent) confirmed they’d had a depressive episode in the year before they were interviewed. Those who had received treatment were significantly more likely to report being able to function at a highly productive level at work compared to those who had not sought help
TOXIC WORKPLACE ANTITOXINS
Sometimes job stress doesn’t come from the work itself but from the people you work with. In her book Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace, Christine Porath, PhD, chronicles the toll that a toxic workplace can take on employees and employers.
Productivity tends to decrease and work absences tend to increase. If workers burn out and leave, businesses face the expense of replacing them. People are likely to carry workplace stress home at the end of the day, with poisonous effects on their health and relationships.
Whether a single bout of yelling or constant “micro-aggressions” by a difficult supervisor, the effects “can stick with people for decades,” Porath says. “It takes a cognitive toll even if you just observe it.”
Minimizing face-to-face contact can be a legitimate strategy, such as steering clear of committee work with a co-worker who pushes your buttons. Some other recommendations:
For a reality check, discreetly ask co-workers whether they’re having similar problems. Try to evaluate where there’s an objective issue affecting everyone, like unreasonable deadlines or constant disrespect, or whether you are particularly reactive.
Try talking with your supervisor about specific behaviors and situations that are making you feel stressed. Some may welcome the feedback, others may react negatively.
If your supervisor is not receptive to your concerns, consider moving up the chain of command or turning to the human resources department or a union representative.
If unclear job expectations are creating stress, ask to work with your supervisor on developing written guidelines you can both agree upon
FEEL THE BURN(OUT)
The Mayo Clinic lists these signs of job burnout:
Have you become cynical or critical at work?
Do you drag yourself to work and have trouble getting started once you arrive?
Have you become irritable or impatient with co-workers, customers or clients?
Do you lack the energy to be consistently productive?
Do you lack satisfaction from your achievements?
Do you feel disillusioned about your job?
Are you using food, drugs, or alcohol to feel better or to simply not feel?
Have your sleep habits or appetite changed?
Are you troubled by unexplained headaches, backaches or other physical complaints?
No one can ever really understand.
Friday:
Our plan to travel this Friday
has been postponed due to
inclement weather.
We will meet at school
on Friday
from 8:30 a.m.
to 3:15 p.m.
and work with our Director, George Rodriguez,
on our upcoming
Shakespeare production.
IMPORTANT DATES:
April 28 At School (Play rehearsal) May 1TUITION DUE for 2017-18 May 15 & 16 Shakespeare Production at Stage West Theater May 22 – 26 Adventure Trip May 26 Last Day of Semester.
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“I declare this world is so beautiful that I can hardly believe it exists.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson observed: “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.”
Please allow me to share the thoughts
of a man I deeply admire. His writings have
changed many lives, including mine,
and brought about a deep and personal
awareness and precious insights that
could only have come from God.
John Muir was America’s most famous and influential naturalist, conservationist, author, environmental philosopher, early advocate of wilderness preservation helping to establish Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks and founder of the Sierra Club.
He experienced in nature a religious ecstasy. Before the Majesty of natural beauty, he found himself humble before the power of God who created it all.
The wilderness in the Human Soul
Muir learned to read from the Divine Manuscript, the rocks and the trees.
He came to discover complete freedom and had experiences that
seemed timeless and devoid of space.
He felt his body had no weight. “Life seemed neither long nor short,” he wrote, “and we take no more heed to save time or make haste than do the trees and stars.
He entered theEternal now and experienced days that seemed to have neither end nor beginning. John discovered an immortality, and experienced himself dissolved into the landscape.
God’s first temples
Muir experienced the inter-relatedness of all things, the union of rocks and clouds, the humanness of the landscape, the wilderness in the human soul, a kinship with the wild Nature he grew to love, a oneness.
One of my favorite thoughts from John is this:
“A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease.
Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings, while incense is ever flowing from the balsam bells and leaves.
No wonder the hills and groves
were God’s first temples, and the more they are cut down and hewn into cathedrals and churches, the farther off and dimmer seems the Lord himself.”
The Divine Manuscript
Muir wrote of being struck by how clean nature is. All plants are clean; all animals are clean. Of all the living things on the planet, mankind alone seems dirty.
“The wilderness is a natural place
to consummate the longings
of the Soul.”
“We are now in the mountains and they are in us, kindling enthusiasm, making every nerve quiver, filling every pore and cell of us. Our flesh-and-bone tabernacle seems transparent as glass to the beauty about us, as if truly an inseparable part of it.”
Humble before the power of God
My dear friends, we are a part of everything around us. We are truly one. And we are
One with God.
Have I ever felt the way John Muir describes
his feelings?
Yes, my friends,
Many times,
daily.
And I feel very deeply
that the greatest gift
I could ever convey to you
Is the message found
in the writings of John Muir.
Please discover who you are, and why. Take time to say a Prayer in the unbelievably beautiful
Cathedral of God’s Heart. You will find it beneath a sky filled with a Grace you cannot deny.
The peace
your precious Heart longs for is waiting patiently for you. Now you know
where to find it.
“Oh, these vast, calm measureless mountain days, inciting at once to work and rest! Days in whose light every thing seems equally Divine, opening a thousand windows to show us God.” – John Muir
I want you to also read
a truly inspired work: With Beauty Before Me by Joseph Cornell
You will never regret being inspired by those who found the way to inner peace,
who show us
the way Home.
To find the beautiful, we must carry it with us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
My Dear Friends,
God
Whispers in our dreams.
He tells us
Many things,
Of the Majesty
Of Being,
Of the depth
Of His Love
For you,
For me,
For everyone,
Everything.
“There is an emotional . . . component in the beauty of the intellect, just as there is in the beauty of perception.” – Michael Popejoy
“If you love it enough, anything will talk with you.” – George Washington Carver
While we dream,
We do not know
We dream.
While awake,
We dream
Much of the day
Away.
And still
Do not know.
“Restless thoughts keep us from experiencing life more deeply.” – Li Po
If we could but see
That God dreams,
And the beauty
Of His dreams
May be found
In you,
And all around
You.
“Indeed God speaks once, Or twice, yet no one notices it. “In a dream, a vision of the night, When sound sleep falls on men, While they slumber in their beds, – Job 33:15
You are a Dream within a Dream.
Unconscious for a third
Of our lives,
The life inside our Dreams
We never fully realize.
And much like our Dreams,
In life
So many know what they want,
The life they have never lived,
And may never live.
We walk in the footsteps
Of others.
We learn about life
From someone,
Someone other
Than the One
Who Loved us enough
To give us
His Very Own
Breath of Life.
Awakening begins with
Hope and Prayer,
And remembering
We are His Dream,
And His Dreamer.
One fancies a heart like our own must be beating in every crystal and cell. No wonder when we consider that we all have the same Father and Mother. – John Muir
Every human being
Has been created
In the Image of God,
In a Dream.
Perhaps
One day,
We could live the life
He wants,
And become
His Dream
Come true.
“This universe is God’s dream.” – Paramahansa Yogananda
You are
The perfection
Of His Desire,
His Child,
His Dream.
His Beautiful Child also Dreams.
The dreams that
Set fire to your Soul,
Saturate your Heart
With joy,
May not belong
To you.
God
In His Infinite Love
For all you are,
And all you were Created to be,
Comes to you,
And through you,
In Dreams.
“We are a dream of God.“ – The Toltec a pre-Colombian culture
For you are a Dream
Within a Dream.
You are His Precious Imagining,
His Sacred Vision,
His Beautiful Child,
Who, like our Father,
Also Dreams.
From our days
In Goodness spent,
With thoughts Serenely Pure,
When our Hearts that beat
Are innocent,
What Blessings He will bring.
God will speak to us
Through the Music
Of the Night,
And listen
To our lonely hearts
Sing.
“When the solution is simple, God is answering.” – Albert Einstein
“Words are jewels to our ears.” – Erick Querci
My friends,
these words are
truly beautiful jewels:
“So many hearts I find broke like yours and mine Torn by what we’ve done
and can’t undo. I just want to hold you. Come on let me hold you
like Bernadette would do.
We’ve been around, we fall, we fly. We mostly fall, we mostly run And every now and then we try
to mend the damage
that we’ve done. Tonight, tonight I just can’t rest I’ve got this joy
here inside my breast.” listen here
– from The Song Of Bernadette Music by Jennifer Warnes, Bill Elliottby
Lyrics by Jennifer Warnes, Leonard Cohen
To Love another person is to see the Face of God.– Alain Boublil
My Dear Friends,
There is a Love
That is Divine,
And it is yours,
And it is mine.
When you awake,
When you are finally awake,
From this life,
This Dream,
You will find
You are His Dream
Come true.
And you shall be
In the Warm Embrace of God,
In the Arms of Love Everlasting,
In the Heavens Above.
You will be
Home.
Love is not just the universal language. It is the only language. – Wm. C. Anderson (Photograph by Wm. C. Anderson)
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Restoring normal miRNA levels
may potentially stop cancer growth, Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered.
(August 25, 2015)
A way to potentially reprogram cancer cells
back to normalcy has been discovered
by researchers on Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus.
New Study: Cellphones Really Are Giving You Cancer
Multiple studies have revealed
that cell phone radiation can cause cancer.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer
classified radio frequency fields ,
including those from cell phones,
as a possible carcinogen in 2011? (source)
The dangers of cell phone use
gained credibility in 2011
when the World Health Organization
admitted that cell phone radiation
may cause cancer.
The statement was made by 31 scientists,
from 14 different countries,
after reviewing evidence.
read more HERE. A child’s brain absorbs much more radiation than that of an adult.
Studies like this serve one major purpose:
to remind us that we should be using common sense and knowledge
to better protect ourselves
and our precious children
each day.
Now,
Let’s learn another way to spell Deadly.
You may want to take notes.
And please, I beg of you, show this information to your children.
They are much more intelligent
than we think.
Well,
at least before their fragile brains
are exposed to excessive radiation.
My dear friends, if you do not now act, you may cry later.
Top 20 Highest Radiation Cell Phones
(maximum possible SAR “specific absorption rate”
level from phones)
The SAR can be misleading as it measures the maximum radiation a cellphone emits and does not reflect the average amount of radiation it emits. There is accumulating evidence that cellphones that operate on GSM networks emit significantly more radiation than do cellphones operating on CDMA networks.
CDMA, or Code Division Multiple Access, is the type of cellular network used by the phone companies Verizon and Sprint. GSM, or Global System for Mobile Communications, is the type used by AT&T and T-Mobile.
The radiation spikes at the beginning of GSM phone calls means that they emit, overall, up to 28 times more radiation than CDMA phones. read more
Given their popularity, I have also provided the SAR levels for the Apple iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy S.
Model / SAR Level
Apple iPhone 6 Plus 1.16
Apple iPhone 4S 1.19
Samsung Galaxy S6 1.25
Apple iPhone 6 1.14
Apple iPhone 4 (GSM) 1.11
Samsung Galaxy S5 1.47
Apple iPhone 5 1.18
Apple iPhone 4 (CDMA) 0.87
Samsung Galaxy S4 1.18
Apple iPhone 5c 1.18
Apple iPhone 3GS 0.67
Samsung Galaxy S3 0.82
And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
And what is Love?
The Love you feel for your child
is Divine Love.
It is the Love God feels for you.
It gives you the strength
to give your child the guidance
needed to thrive and survive.
Remember to always be strong.
This strength is called Love.
– Wm. C. Anderson
A child passes through our lives Like a celestial object in space, Dancing through the universe Rapidly past our small, lonely planet,
Past a lonely heart in need. The light of your life, The stories you and only you Can share, Stories that should be, Must be told, Will truly become a treasure More valued than gold.
Yes, the arteries from your heart
Are the richest veins
Of gold.
Reveal to your child How you see the Universe, What tomorrow can bring, And all the joy Their Life hasgiven you. And as you tell Of so many Blessings, Let your heart sing.
The Love of our beloved children Can only wither and die In the emptiness of space, In the loneliness of time, If we do nothing.
Nothingness
Is a destroyer of worlds.
Gather the flowers of love From the Garden Of life that remains, And fill the void Felt inside.
Yes, there are many
Shattered and empty hearts,
Created by simply Never knowing, Never being told, They were truly loved.
All around us Are the tattered remains Of so many fragile hearts, Broken by the waters Of so many tears That have flowed, Standingat the foot Of so many graves.
Ever late, They could have loved Those left behind With the flowers of their Spring,
With the joyful tears
Of Life and Love.
In sharing your time, And the hidden treasures of your joy With your precious children, You create such beautiful moments together, That this time will become worth All that is of any real value To you and them
In this world.
Do not wait, For the time shall never be right, It will escape you! Time creates its own illusions, Shattering the hourglass, That by pretense of its being,
Feigns to measure
That which does not exist.
Yes,
Tomorrow will always be too late. So please stop. Make the world as you imagine it to be, Go away. Place your loving arms around the real world, Your child of so many dreams. Fill the heart Of such longing and desire With truth, With your deep and abiding Love, Love everlasting, The Love that flows through you By the Grace of God above.
And after all the deeply heartfelt feelings, Of knowing, surely knowing, That your child is all that matters
In this world to you, That you are in Love, In Love with the dream come true, The Gift of your child, The beautiful Blessing of birth,
Of Life and Love renewed, There will blossom, Like a flower in the wind, Such a depth Of unbelievably beautiful emotion, That you will rediscover the joy in life, And the bountiful, beautiful Love That has been ever so
Quietly, Patiently,
Waiting, Just for you.
Chris Leech with Premier Safety demonstrates CPR for babies.
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend, inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.” – Grocho Marx
Carter knows what to do.
SMART METERS?– from our friends at NaturalNews.com. read more
When Thomas Edison began wiring New York City with a direct current electricity distribution system in the 1880s, he gave humankind the magic of electric light, heat, and power; in the process, though, he inadvertently opened a Pandora’s Box of unimaginable illness and death.
Smart meters send and receive wireless RF/MW signals throughout homes and businesses. These smart meter RF/MW levels are far higher than those already reported to cause health risks.
Compliance is not safety, since the existing FCC safety limits are under challenge, and have already been called ‘insufficient to protect public health’ by some federal agencies.
Dirty Electricity tells the story of Dr. Samuel Milham, the scientist who first alerted the world about the frightening link between occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields, electromagnetic pollution, and human disease. Milham takes readers through his early years and education, following the twisting path that led to his discovery that most of the twentieth century diseases of civilization, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and suicide, are caused by electromagnetic field exposure.
Wyatt is the dog whisperer.
Dr. Milham warns that because of the recent proliferation of radio frequency radiation from cell phones and towers, terrestrial antennas, Wi-Fi and Wi-max systems, broadband internet over power lines, and personal electronic equipment, we may be facing a looming epidemic of morbidity and mortality. In Dirty Electricity, he reveals the steps we must take, personally and as a society, to coexist with this marvelous but dangerous technology.
Daniel Hirsch, a lecturer and expert in nuclear policy at University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), has written a report that reveals smart meters emit 160 times more cumulative whole body exposure than cell phones.
Dr. Magda Havas, associate professor and researcher at Trent University, has studied dirty electricity since 2003.
Some of her findings when dirty electricity is removed:
• Improvement in the symptoms associated with MS
• Diabetic’s blood sugars stabilized
• Decreased breast cancer risk
• Body’s efficient use of calcium restored
• Appropriate melatonin distribution returned, improving sleep patterns
.
Dr. Milham’s findings led him to contact higher-ups in the military and the government, with no response. This prompted him to author his book. Dr. Milham’s work found correlations between communities using little or no electricity and those using dirty electricity. The communities exposed to dirty electricity had a much higher incidence of many chronic diseases and other health afflictions.How does this happen?The body is an electrical being. Every cell, tissue, and organ transmits information through tiny electrical currents which are disturbed by these high frequency fields, setting the body up for disease.When suffering from exposure to dirty electricity the symptoms are wide ranging and diverse.These symptoms may manifest through:
• The skin
• Sleep disturbances
• Muscle and joint pain
• Physical and mental exhaustion
• Migraines
• Light headedness
• Nausea
• Loss of cognitive function
• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Muscle spasms
• Numbness and tingling
• Pain in the lower extremities
• High temperature
The Creation of Dirty Electricity
An example of how dirty electricity is created stems from how cell phone towers utilize energy. The towers operate on direct current. However, the electrical current supplied to the tower is in the form of an alternating current; therefore, the supply needs to be changed or converted. This is accomplished using an inverter. Inverters interrupt the alternating current and are a source of dirty electricity. This dirty electricity is put back into the power supply lines, which in turn, can enter a building through their electrical wiring.
Dirty electricity also affects electronic equipment.
Exposure in the average home comes from:
• Cell phone chargers
• Computers
• Office equipment
• Television sets
• Dimmer switches
• Wireless technologies
• Energy saving devices
• Electrical wiring in walls
• Candescent fluorescent light bulbs
Avoiding Exposure (Here is where you can take notes.)
• Change all CFLs to candescent or LED bulbs
• Keep a good distance away from wiring and other sources of dirty electricity
• Limit the use of “dirty electricity appliances”
• Replace unsafe electrical devices with safer alternatives
• Purchase a GS meter and, filter out electromagnetic pollution as necessary with GS filters
Dirty electricity is everywhere. Undiagnosable illness can be a result of exposure to this source of electromagnetic pollution. Implementing these changes may eliminate symptoms, thus eliminating illness. Limiting or avoiding exposure to dirty electricity is beneficial for everyone, avoiding sickness in the first place.
Lloyd Burrell is the founder of http://www.electricsense.com/. Since falling prey to a violent reaction to his cell phone in 2002 Lloyd has spent more than 10 years researching the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on health. He is the author of an eBook entitled “How To Beat Electrical Sensitivity” which offers a solution to the growing number of people whose health is being compromised by exposure to wireless and similar technologies.You can download his free EMF Health Report and subscribe to his newsletter by visiting his website ElectricSense.com.
By the way, there are two ways you can shield yourself and your family; you can either use an absorbent shield or a reflector shield. The absorbent shield absorbs RF radiation and the reflector shield deflects the RF radiation away from your home. Whichever you choose, you will need to install it between your home and the meter. read more
You may be interested to know: these are the average life spans in the U. S. since 1900 according to The Dept. of Health and Human Services. We have increased our average life span more than 30 years since 1900! Today, however, we are now decreasing our average lifespan. I wonder why? OK. Now you can go back and read previous weblogs and read the above. Do you think technology has anything to do with the recent decline?
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VOTE: Saffy for President (Hey, everything else has gone to the dogs!) She promises not to read any of the bills either and to veto all of them. She will trim the Federal Budget down to zero. Now that’s a conservative! Only ten percent of Americans approved of the job Congress was doing recently, while 87 percent disapproved. Saffy can roam the halls of the White House doing nothing but sniffing for treats (you know, bribes) and do better than that. Don’t think there is no hope,other dogs have been electedto office. read more
Foods to avoidby the Mayo Clinic Staff
Foods containing the following can work against your goal of a heart-healthy diet.
Saturated fats. High-fat dairy products and animal proteins such as beef, hot dogs, sausage and bacon contain saturated fats. Get no more than 7 percent of your daily calories from saturated fat.
Trans fats. These types of fats are found in processed snacks, baked goods, shortening and stick margarines and should be avoided completely.
Cholesterol. Sources of cholesterol include high-fat dairy products and high-fat animal proteins, egg yolks, shellfish, liver, and other organ meats. Aim for no more than 300 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol a day.
Sodium. Aim for less than 2,300 mg of sodium a day. read more
Only in America … can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance.
Only in America … are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink.
Only in America … do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.
Only in America … do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a diet drink.
Mason is ever ready to dial 911.
Only in America … do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.
Only in America … do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put, our useless junk in the garage.
Only in America … do we use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting so we will not miss a call from someone we did not want to talk to in the first place.
Only in America … do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight.
When Dr. A does this, he has had enough!
Only in America … do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering.
They knew better than to feed him a hot dog. But Diana now knows what to do. (Remember, they bite!)
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April 28
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
(Drama Competition is “Twelfth Night”)
May 1 Tuition Due for 2015-16
May 4 & 5
(Mon. & Tues.) Anderson School Theatrical Production “Twelfth Night” At Stage West Theater
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