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Today is YOUTH DAY!!!
TITLE of Sermon: "GOD"S GONNA WORK IT OUT"
Scripture: Acts 9:23-25
Pastor Colby A. Matlock
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2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Isaiah 43:18-19 - Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. (Read More...)
Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Romans 13:11-13 - And that, knowing the time, that now [it is] high time to awake out of sleep: for now [is] our salvation nearer than when we believed. (Read More...)
Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: (Read More...)
2 Peter 1:3-10 - According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: (Read More...)
Psalms 34:8 - O taste and see that the LORD [is] good: blessed [is] the man [that] trusteth in him.
Romans 12:1 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.
1 Chronicles 4:10 - And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep [me] from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
Exodus 40:2 - On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Isaiah 43:18-19 - Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. (Read More...)
Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Romans 13:11-13 - And that, knowing the time, that now [it is] high time to awake out of sleep: for now [is] our salvation nearer than when we believed. (Read More...)
Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: (Read More...)
2 Peter 1:3-10 - According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: (Read More...)
Psalms 34:8 - O taste and see that the LORD [is] good: blessed [is] the man [that] trusteth in him.
Romans 12:1 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.
1 Chronicles 4:10 - And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep [me] from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
Exodus 40:2 - On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Isaiah 43:18-19 - Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
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VERY, VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!!
REMEMBER THAT THE COMMUNITY AND CHURCH ARE ONE!"
IT'S HURRICANE SEASON AGAIN!!!
WE NEED YOUR HELP AGAIN THIS YEAR!!!
OUR CHURCH NEEDS TO FILL 50 BUCKETS BY SEPTEMBER 21ST THIS YEAR!!
PLEASE CONTACT OUR COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADER, SHARMAINE EDWARDS, SO YOU WILL KNOW WHICH ITEMS TO PURCHASE FOR THE BUCKETS INORDER FOR OUR CONFERENCE TO PICK UP AND AND DELIVER THE BUCKETS!!!
THESE ITEMS NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO THE CHURCH BY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018.
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION!!!!
"YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE TEAM"
MOUNT OLIVET SDA CHURCH
800 CHELTON AVE, CAMDEN, NJ 08104
PHONE NO. (856) 365-6108
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR "2018" GRADUATES!!!
OUR GRADUATES FROM KINDERGARTEN - COLLEGE WERE RECOGNIZED ON LAST SABBATH, SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018.
OUR 2018 GRADUATES ARE::
- MONE BRICKEY - HIGH SCHOOL
- SERENA CAMPBELL - COLLEGE
- DIXON FORD - MIDDLE SCHOOL
- MANIYAH FIGUEROA - HIGH SCHOOL
- CLIVE LARMOND - HIGH SCHOOL
- COLBY A. MATLOCK, JR - HIGH SCHOOL
- JEWEL TATUM - KINDERGARTEN
CHARMAINE WATERMAN WANTS TO THANK ALL OF OUR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, FAMILY MEMBERS, CHURCH MEMBERS, AND FRIENDS WHO CAME BACK TO SUPPORT OUR GRADUATES, THE PARTICIPANTS AND OTHERS BEHIND THE SCENES WHO HELPED TO MAKE OUR PROGRAM A SUCCESS. |
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A Thought about School
The difficulties of School is a subject which many have written about. Children are in some ways like savages, untrained in the ways of society. They may not stop to think whether it is wrong to torture other children. Students are often the target of emotional or physical bullying. Most schools have various groups or gangs of students that exclude all others. Yet, there is much good that children and teens do between each other. There is no question that school can be a difficult place to be and there is much to write about school life.
Life Is Tough
- Poem About Failing At School
Life is tough--that's what they say,
But they don't know what it's like every day,
To wake up in the morning and go to school,
Just so people can test you and prove you're a fool.
Leave Exam Fear
Listen o my dear leave exam fear
Work hard and feel confident
Give it your best and God will see the rest
In any situation never leave your cheer
No one does best always in exam
Mistakes do occur in reality realm
They give us training to always do better
Never loose your heart and don’t shatter
Learn from your mistakes and improvise
You will thus become more and more wise
People will admire and success will come near
Listen o my dear leave exam fear
Work hard and feel confident
Give it your best and God will see the rest
In any situation never leave your cheer
Nothing is certain in ever changing life
Only good exams will never suffice
Problems don’t declare their sudden arrival
Strength is needed for a peaceful survival
Practical learning is equally essential
It brings out your real potential
Opportunities lie in so many spheres
Listen o my dear leave exam fear
Work hard and feel confident
Give it your best and God will see the rest
In any situation never leave your cheer
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CRICKETS begin their melodious TUNE.
LADYBUGS jig for the joy of JUNE.
DRAGONFLIES dance as they DART by.
Their WHIRRING WINGS sing a LULLABY.
BUMBLEBEES buzz a melody SWEET.
CATERPILLARS tap their many FEET.
OH, HAPPY HEARTS beat just like DRUMMERS.
AS JUNE BROUGHT the SONGS OF SUMMER.
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WE NEED YOUR ATTENDANCE!
Our Adult SABBATH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT invites you to join us each and every SABBATH MORNING at 9:30 a.m. in the SANCTUARY. Become a part of one of our small, insightful, Biblical Lesson Study groups.
DURING THIS COVID-19 PANDEMIC, Please listen to our SABBATH SCHOOL DISCUSSION @ 9:30 AM on the PRAYER LINE. The number is 712-775-8968 Pass Code: 909676.
Our Adult Sabbath School has moved to Zoom. Please contact our Administrative Assistant for the Zoom link and other information. |
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CHILDREN, YOUTH, TEENS (CYT)
Don't forget Bible study is from 10:00 am - 10:50 am each Sabbath. Parents, grand-parents, and guardians, we are depending on you to bring your children to our Lesson Study and Arts Time on Zoom! We can hardly wait to see you!
For our upcoming,13th Sabbath Presentations, of each quarter of 2024, please contact our leader, Sharon Howard, for the Zoom link.
Our 13th Sabbath Guest Day Presentation for the 1st Quarter will be Sabbath, April 1, 2024.
Our 13th Sabbath Guest Day Presentation for the 2nd Quarter will be Sabbath, July 1, 2024.
Our 13th Sabbath Guest Day Presentation for 3rd Quarter will be Sabbath, September 30, 2024.
Our 13th Sabbath Guest Day Presentation for 4th Quarter will be Sabbath, December 30, 2024.
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Parents, please remember that our cytPM meets twice a month on Wednesday evenings. For the day, date, time, and Zoom link of this PM, fun-filled, Bible Study, please contact our leader, Sharon Howard.
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During this COVID-19 PANDEMIC, STAY INFORMED ABOUT DIFFERENT CYT EVENTS THAT WILL BE HAPPENING ON ZOOM FROM MOSDAC AND AEC.
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DUE TO THE THINGS GOING ON IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW THERE WILL BE NO IN HOUSE EVENTS AS SOON AS THINGS GO BACK TO NORMAL WE WILL RETURN TO OUR IN HOUSE EVENTS .
STAY SAFE AND KNOW THAT GOD IS GOOD, THAT HE IS IN CONTROL, SO JUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* REMINDER: PRAYER MEETING EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 6:30 PM ON ZOOM. |
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Two families will be selected for special prayer every first Sabbath. If you would like your family to be included, please contact: relationshipministry@mosdac.org.
Please call for your family to be scheduled during this COVID-19 season!!!!
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PLEASE INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY @ 8pm EST (302) 202-1110, pin 814478.
1st Friday - Focus on the Family
3rd Friday - Couples Devotion
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The NAACP or National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was established in 1909 and is America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. It was formed in New York City by white and black activists, partially in response to the ongoing violence against African Americans around the country. In the NAACP’s early decades, its anti-lynching campaign was central to its agenda. During the civil rights era in the 1950s and 1960s, the group won major legalvictories, and today the NAACP has more than 2,200 branches and some half a million members worldwide.The NAACP or National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was established in 1909 and is America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. It was formed in New York City by white and black activists, partially in response to the ongoing violence against African Americans around the country. In the NAACP’s early decades, its anti-lynching campaign was central to its agenda. During the civil rights era in the 1950s and 1960s, the group won major legal victories, and today the NAACP has more than 2,200 branches and some half a million members worldwide.Founding of the NAACP
The NAACP was established in February 1909 in New York City by an interracial group of activists, partially in response to the 1908 Springfield race riot in Illinois.
In that event, two black men being held in a Springfield jail for alleged crimes against white people were surreptitiously transferred to a jail in another city, spurring a white mob to burn down 40 homes in Springfield’s black residential district, ransack local businesses and murder two African Americans.The NAACP’s founding members included white progressives Mary White Ovington, Henry Moskowitz, William English Walling and Oswald Garrison Villard, along with such African Americans as W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida Wells-Barnett, Archibald Grimke and Mary Church Terrell.Niagara Movement
Some early members of the organization, which included suffragists, social workers, journalists, labor reformers, intellectuals and others, had been involved in the Niagara Movement, a civil rights group started in 1905 and led by Du Bois, a sociologist and writer.
In its charter, the NAACP promised to champion equal rights and eliminate racial prejudice, and to “advance the interest of colored citizens” in regard to voting rights, legal justice and educational and employment opportunities.
A white lawyer, Moorfield Storey, became the NAACP’s first president. Du Bois, the only black person on the initial leadership team, served as director of publications and research. In 1910, Du Bois started The Crisis, which became the leading publication for black writers; it remains in print today. |
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We cannot flourish without the church members of Mt Olivet. We would like your contributions so that we can continue to eat healthier. Not all food at the Food Bank is "free"!!!
We'd like to thank all who supported ACS over the past year. We look forward to your continued support of this ministry throughout 2022 and beyond.
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JUST A LITTLE REMINDER!!!
Those who hold meetings in the Annex, please do not enter the far room. It is the area where the community service items are stored. Thank you!!!
SO JUST REMINDER WE ARE STILL NOT AS OF YET IN OUR CHURCH BUT LOOKING TO BE THERE SOON STAY STRONG AND GOD BLESS.!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Will be meeting every other Wednesday@ 10am. Next meeting will be in the Annex.
As we continue our time of "Prayer and Praise", bring your Bibles, prayer requests and a smile.
DUE TO COVID-19, this meeting was cancelled.
ONCE WE ARE WORSHIPPING IN OUR PHYSICAL BUILDINGS AGAIN, LOOK FOR OUR NEW DATE FOR THIS SERVICE!!!
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR PREVIOUS ATTENDANCE!!! |
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- Look for the class to be on the 1st Sunday of each month @ 10am in the Fellowship Hall.
TOPIC: DIFFERENT TYPES OF INSURANCE, ETC.
Next class: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Please RSVP Elder Kenny Watkins @ 856-667-4636 for more information.
DUE TO THE THINGS GOING ON IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW, WE ARE UNABLE TO BE IN CHURCH. WITH GOD'S GRACE AND LOVE, WE WILL BE BACK IN THE BUILDING AGAIN. IN THE MEANTIME, STAY STRONG, STAY SAFE, AND STAY PRAYED UP. |
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1st and 3rd Sabbath
3:00-4:30 pm: All youth
4:30-5:30pm: Youth under 10 years old
2nd and 4th Sabbath
3:00-4:30 pm: Youth above 10 years old
4:30-5:30 pm: Youth under10 years old
MEETING PLACE: Choir Room or Fellowship Hall
TEACHER: Sharanah Ridore |
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Give your days extra power with Scripture and the 2024 Devotionals By ABC
Does your faith journey need a power boost? Starting and/or ending your day with Jesus can be the thing that sets the tone for a great day and a peaceful night. Devotional books can be as little or as much as you need: give the day's thought a quick read or use it as a jumping-off point for deeper study. Either way, you'll be enriched.
The new 2024 daily adult and children's devotionals are now available at AdventistBookCenter.com. Links to Spanish and French titles are available too.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A 2024 DEVOTIONAL AND SEE IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE:
Please contact one of the following people: Reginald Alexander: ralexander@aecsda.com (206)370-0479, Jean Good: jgood@aecsda.com (732)648-7890. Robert Moses: rmoses@aecsda.com (410)419-2855. to place your order for the 2023 Devotionals. We can get a reduced rate for the cost of the books when we order in bulk. They are also available in French and Spanish.
Please check your email dated 12-30-21, 10:00 am, from the Administrative Assistant, Elder Darryl Johnson inorder to see information about these devotionals. |
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Relationship Ministry - Join us for First Friday's "Focus on the Family". Our next Friday will be on the evening of April 5, 2024 from 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm. Call (302) 202-1110 pin # is 814478.
If you are interested in special prayer for your Family in March, please call Lorene Watkins at 856-952-5002. Please mark your calendars and set your alarm for these special monthly calls.
If you would like to check out and see what "Love In Action" is doing, go to either Lorene Watkins' FaceBook page, MOSDAC's FaceBoook page for their community involvement.
We would like to thank you all for helping out with the homeless. We look forward to seeing you next time.
We need toiletries and zip lock bags. Also if you have gently used clothing we would love to have them. Any questions or concerns please contact Lorene Watkins at 856-952-5002. |
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JUST FOR YOU!
PLEASE LOOK TO THE RIGHT AND LOOK BELOW!
GREAT INFORMATION AND TIPS FOR YOU TO KNOW!
KNOWLEDGE IS POWERFUL!!!
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If you’re one of those people who always keeps a spotless home, the influx of new coronavirus cases might have kicked you into a coronavirus cleaning frenzy. Even if you’re someone who thinks cleaning is more of a chore than a calling, the news that the new coronavirus appears to be able to survive on physical surfaces for varying lengths of time may have you looking for a few house-cleaning tips.
First, a big disclaimer: Based on what we know so far, the new coronavirus is transmitted primarily through respiratory droplets, not contact with contaminated surfaces, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains. The new coronavirus can spread when people are in close contact with each other—typically within six feet—and someone with the new coronavirus disease (also known as COVID-19) coughs, sneezes, or talks. These actions produce droplets that can land on the noses and mouths of other people, thereby spreading the infection, Marc Lipsitch, D.Phil., professor of epidemiology at Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, tells SELF. (It may also be possible to just inhale the droplets before they land on your body.)
Even though SARS-CoV-2 (the pathogen that causes the new coronavirus disease) appears to spread mainly via those droplets, experts think you can also get COVID-19 by touching a surface contaminated with the virus, then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, the CDC says. What’s more, as we referenced, emerging evidence indicates that SARS-CoV-2 can live on some surfaces for several hours or even days.
Researchers, including infectious disease experts from the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), published a recent study that suggests the new coronavirus can potentially live on copper surfaces for up to four hours, on cardboard for around 24 hours, and on plastic and stainless steel for up to four days. These findings haven’t yet been peer reviewed, which means experts will need more time before they can say exactly how long the virus can live on surfaces under real-world conditions (outside of a lab). But working from this premise, you can see why it’s extra important that we’re all really on top of cleaning and disinfecting right now (in addition to things like regularly washing our hands). So let’s get right to the cleaning Qs and As.
- How often do I need to clean my home right now?
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First things first: There’s a difference between cleaning, which means removing visible traces of dirt, and disinfecting, which involves killing germs with chemicals, the CDC explains.
Provided that you regularly clean and disinfect your home, you’re starting from a great place. Regularly is a relative word, but in general, you should aim to clean your home at least once a week, Philip Tierno, Ph.D., clinical professor in the departments of microbiology and pathology at NYU Langone Medical Center, tells SELF. Yes, even in non-pandemic times.
To increase your protection against the new coronavirus, the CDC recommends daily cleaning and disinfecting of “high-touch areas,” which, as you probably guessed, are the surfaces of your home that you’re always touching for one reason or another. Since your hands are great at transferring bacteria, viruses, and the like, these spots tend to be among the germiest places in your home. They include doorknobs, light switches, tables, remotes, handles, desks, toilets, sinks, and chairs. Basically, anything you or the people you live with touch even somewhat frequently deserves a lot of your attention right now, especially if it’s a hard surface. (Viruses generally live longer on hard surfaces than on soft, more porous ones, according to the Mayo Clinic.
- What should I use to clean and disinfect?
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It depends on if you’re talking about hard or soft surfaces.
For hard surfaces, the CDC says you can use regular soap and water for cleaning (or a special cleanser if the material calls for it), then you can use a few different options for disinfection. One is a household disinfectant like the type you buy in a store. If you’re determined to use the most effective disinfectant possible to account for the new coronavirus, take a look at this list of products that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved for combating emerging pathogens, including the new coronavirus. The list is by no means exhaustive, but you’ll find products from several well-known brands on it, including Lysol, Clorox, and Purell. In other words, many of the products on this list aren’t obscure cleaners that only pros know about.If your local store doesn’t have many disinfectant options at the moment, you can also disinfect surfaces with alcohol solutions that contain at least 70% alcohol (which you might have lying around as an antiseptic), or you can make a diluted bleach solution (four teaspoons of bleach per quart of water), the CDC says. Tierno is a strong proponent of bleach and considers it “the cheapest and most effective disinfectant that money can buy,” he previously told SELF. So, if all else fails (or your favorite disinfectant wipes are temporarily out of stock), a paper towel and your household disinfectant of choice will do the trick. Just remember to wear disposable gloves if you can while you’re cleaning (so you can toss them when you’re done), the CDC says. And be sure to follow the instructions on the label of whatever you’re using.We’ve talked a great deal about hard surfaces, but some of us have carpets, curtains, and other softer spots around the house that need to be cleaned as well. First, the CDC says to remove any visible dirt or grime, then clean those areas with products that are made for those surfaces. After you’ve done that, the CDC recommends dropping the items in the laundry (which we’ll get to next), if you can.
- MORE COMMING NEXT WEEK and BE SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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IT'S A FORMAL AFFAIR!!!
WHERE: LUCIEN'S MANOR
ADDRESS: 81 WEST WHITE HORSE PIKE
BERLIN, NEW JERSEY 08009
WHEN: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018
5:00 PM - COCKTAIL HOUR
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PROCEEDS BENEFITING - MOSDAC CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
PLEASE VISIT www.mosdac.org to purchase tickets on line.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
LORENE WATKINS (856) 952 - 5002 OR
LAURIE WILLIAMS (609) 868 - 2051 |
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The Seventh-day Adventist Church had its roots in the Millerite movement of the 1830s to the 1840s, during the period of the Second Great Awakening, and was officially founded in 1863. Prominent figures in the early church included Hiram Edson, James Springer White (Husband to Ellen G. White), Joseph Bates, and J. N. Andrews. Over the ensuing decades the church expanded from its original base in New England to become an international organization. Significant developments such the reviews initiated by evangelicals Donald Barnhouse and Walter Martin, in the 20th century led to its recognition as a Christian denomination.
Foundations, 1798–1820s[edit]
The Second Great Awakening, a revival movement in the United States, took place in the early 19th century. The Second Great Awakening was stimulated by the foundation of the many Bible Societies which sought to address the problem of a lack of affordable Bibles. The spread of Bibles allowed many who had not had one to be able to purchase and study it themselves rather than just hear it preached, and led to the establishment of many reform movements designed to remedy the evils of society before the anticipated Second Coming of Jesus Christ.[1] Many religious minority movements formed out of the Congregational, Presbyterian, and the Baptist and Methodist churches. Some of these movements held beliefs that would later be adopted by the Seventh-day Adventists.
An interest in prophecy was kindled among some Protestants groups following the arrest of Pope Pius VI in 1798 by the French General Louis Alexandre Berthier. Forerunners of the Adventist movement believed that this event marked the end of the 1260-day prophecy from the Book of Daniel.[2][3][4] Certain individuals began to look at the 2300 day prophecy found in Daniel 8:14.[2] Interest in prophecy also found its way into the Roman Catholic church when an exiled Jesuit priest by the name of Manuel de Lacunza published a manuscript calling for renewed interest in the Second Coming of Christ. His publication created a stirring but was later condemned by Pope Leo XII in 1824.[2]As a result of a pursuit for religious freedom, many revivalists had set foot in the United States, aiming to avoid persecution.
Millerite roots, 1831–44[edit] Main article: Great Disappointment
The Seventh-day Adventist Church formed out of the movement known today as the Millerites. In 1831, a Baptist convert, William Miller, was asked by a Baptist to preach in their church and began to preach that the Second Advent of Jesus would occur somewhere between March 1843 and March 1844, based on his interpretation of Daniel 8:14. A following gathered around Miller that included many from the Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and Christian Connection churches. In the summer of 1844, some of Miller's followers promoted the date of October 22. They linked the cleansing of the sanctuary of Daniel 8:14 with the Jewish Day of Atonement, believed to be October 22 that year. By 1844, over 100,000 people were anticipating what Miller had called the "Blessed Hope". On October 22 many of the believers were up late into the night watching, waiting for Christ to return and found themselves bitterly disappointed when both sunset and midnight passed with their expectations unfulfilled. This event later became known as the Great Disappointment.
Pre-denominational years, 1844–60[edit] Edson and the Heavenly Sanctuary[edit]
After the disappointment of October 22 many of Miller's followers were left upset and disillusioned. Most ceased to believe in the imminent return of Jesus. Some believed the date was incorrect. A few believed that the date was right but the event expected was wrong. This latter group developed into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. One of the Adventists, Hiram Edson (1806–1882) wrote "Our fondest hopes and expectations were blasted, and such a spirit of weeping came over us as I never experienced before. It seemed that the loss of all earthly friends could have been no comparison. We wept, and wept, till the day dawn."[6] On the morning of October 23, Edson, who lived in Port Gibson, New York was passing through his grain field with a friend. He later recounted his experience:
"We started, and while passing through a large field I was stopped about midway of the field. Heaven seemed opened to my view, and I saw distinctly and clearly that instead of our High Priest coming out of the Most Holy of the heavenly sanctuary to come to this earth on the tenth day of the seventh month, at the end of the 2300 days [calculated to be October 22, 1844], He for the first time entered on that day the second apartment of that sanctuary; and that He had a work to perform in the Most Holy before coming to the earth."[7]
Edson shared his experience with many of the local Adventists who were greatly encouraged by his account. As a result, he began studying the bible with two of the other believers in the area, O.R.L. Crosier and Franklin B. Hahn, who published their findings in a paper called Day-Dawn. This paper explored the biblical parable of the Ten Virgins and attempted to explain why the bridegroom had tarried. The article also explored the concept of the day of atonement and what the authors called "our chronology of events".[8][9]
The findings published by Crosier, Hahn and Edson led to a new understanding about the sanctuary in heaven. Their paper explained how there was a sanctuary in heaven, that Christ, the High Priest, was to cleanse. The believers understood this cleansing to be what the 2300 days in Daniel was referring to.[10]
George Knight wrote, "Although originally the smallest of the post-Millerite groups, it came to see itself as the true successor of the once-powerful Millerite movement."[11] This view was endorsed by Ellen White. However, Seeking a Sanctuary sees it more as an offshoot of the Millerite movement.
The "Sabbath and Shut Door" Adventists were disparate, but slowly emerged. Only Joseph Bates had had any prominence in the Millerite movement.[12]
Adventists viewed themselves as heirs of earlier outcast believers such as the Waldenses, Protestant Reformers including the Anabaptists, English and Scottish Puritans, evangelicals of the 18th century including Methodists, Seventh Day Baptists, and others who rejected established church traditions.[13]
Sabbath observance develops and unites[edit] Main article: Sabbath and Seventh-day Adventism § History
A young Seventh Day Baptist layperson named Rachel Oakes Preston living in New Hampshire was responsible for introducing Sabbath to the Millerite Adventists. Due to her influence, Frederick Wheeler, a local Methodist-Adventist preacher, began keeping the seventh day as Sabbath, probably in the early spring of 1844. Several members of the Washington, New Hampshire church he occasionally ministered to also followed his decision. These included William and Cyrus Farnsworth. T. M. Preble soon accepted it either from Wheeler or directly from Oakes. These events were shortly followed by the Great Disappointment.
Preble promoted Sabbath through the February 28, 1845 issue of the Hope of Israel. In March he published his Sabbath views in tract form. Although he returned to observing Sunday in the next few years, his writing convinced Joseph Bates and J. N. Andrews. These men in turn convinced James and Ellen White, as well as Hiram Edson and hundreds of others.[14]
Bates proposed that a meeting should be organised between the believers in New Hampshire and Port Gibson. At this meeting, which occurred sometime in 1846 at Edson's farm, Edson and other Port Gibson believers readily accepted Sabbath and at the same time forged an alliance with Bates and two other folk from New Hampshire who later became very influential in the Adventist church, James and Ellen G. White. Between April 1848, and December 1850 twenty-two "Sabbath conferences" were held in New York and New England. These meetings were often seen as opportunities for leaders such as James White, Joseph Bates, Stephen Pierce and Hiram Edson to discuss and reach conclusions about doctrinal issues.[15]
While initially it was believed that Sabbath started at 6 pm, by 1855 it was generally accepted that Sabbath begins at Friday sunset.[16]
The Present Truth (see below) was largely devoted to Sabbath at first. J. N. Andrews was the first Adventist to write a book-length defense of Sabbath, first published in 1861.Sabbath observance develops and unites[edit] Main article: Sabbath and Seventh-day Adventism § History
A young Seventh Day Baptist layperson named Rachel Oakes Preston living in New Hampshire was responsible for introducing Sabbath to the Millerite Adventists. Due to her influence, Frederick Wheeler, a local Methodist-Adventist preacher, began keeping the seventh day as Sabbath, probably in the early spring of 1844. Several members of the Washington, New Hampshire church he occasionally ministered to also followed his decision. These included William and Cyrus Farnsworth. T. M. Preble soon accepted it either from Wheeler or directly from Oakes. These events were shortly followed by the Great Disappointment.
Preble promoted Sabbath through the February 28, 1845 issue of the Hope of Israel. In March he published his Sabbath views in tract form. Although he returned to observing Sunday in the next few years, his writing convinced Joseph Bates and J. N. Andrews. These men in turn convinced James and Ellen White, as well as Hiram Edson and hundreds of others.[14]
Bates proposed that a meeting should be organised between the believers in New Hampshire and Port Gibson. At this meeting, which occurred sometime in 1846 at Edson's farm, Edson and other Port Gibson believers readily accepted Sabbath and at the same time forged an alliance with Bates and two other folk from New Hampshire who later became very influential in the Adventist church,
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HISTORY OF NATIONAL DOG DAY
Dogs are a man’s best friend for a reason, so why not celebrate them? These furry friends range in all different shapes, sizes, and breeds. There is a dog out there for everyone! Whether you like big dogs or small dogs, every pup should be celebrated on National Dog Day.
This holiday was created in 2004 by Colleen Paige, a Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate. She created this day so that all dogs can be celebrated and also to draw attention to the number of dogs in shelters and to encourage adoption to those who have yet to find a place to call home. August 26 is significant to Colleen because it is the day her family adopted her Sheltie when she was 10 years old.
Since the first celebration in 2004, National Dog Day has grown and is now celebrated across the world. In 2013 the holiday was written into New York legislation and can be seen on the New York State Senate’s website.
To spread the word further, those that oversee the holiday have joined forces with many rescue partners, including The Human Society of The United States and West Coast Labrador Retriever Rescue. Together they draw attention to the number of dogs that are without a home and try to actively encourage people searching for a dog to visit an adoption shelter instead of a pet store.
Since the first day back in 2004, it is estimated that approximately one million dogs have been saved through adoption in the U.S. For dog owners that aren’t looking to add to their family, National Dog Day has become a day for treating their friend like the legend they are and enjoying the connection that we’ve built up with dogs over thousands of years.
Colleen Paige, the founder of the holiday, also uses the day to draw attention to the multiple ways in which dogs contribute towards our society. From putting their lives on the line to help law enforcement track down bombs or drug dealers to providing assistance for those who need it, dogs play an important role. Nowadays dogs can even identify cancer in patients.
National Dog Day has also been using its platform to encourage dog ownership of all breeds, mixed and pure, and continuously pushes for all dogs to be allowed to live happy and abuse-free lives.
National Dog Day is on an upward trajectory and continues to grow in popularity. It is widely covered in the media each year and rescue homes are the all-important exposure they need to get their message across. Whether you choose to celebrate by volunteering at a rescue home, making a donation to a shelter, or by giving your furry friend an extra big cuddle, make sure you spend this day acknowledging just how awesome dogs are.
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IF YOU DIED TODAY, DO YOU KNOW FOR SURE YOU WOULD GO TO HEAVEN?
1. SIN
- ALL HAVE SINNED.
- ROMANS 3:23
2. BLOOD
- JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS.
- 1 JOHN 1:7
3. PURITY
- JESUS WASHES AWAY CONFESSED SIN.
- PSALM 51:7
4. HEAVEN
- BELIEVE ON JESUS AND RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE.
- JOHN 14:2
5. GROWTH
- GROW IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE LORD.
- II PETER 3:18
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- 1 Keep a first aid kit handy. To make sure your home is as safe and prepared as possible, it's a good idea to keep a quality first aid kit on hand for emergencies. You can buy one, pre-packaged, or you can assemble one yourself and keep it in a tackle box or another plastic case. Make sure it includes:
- Clean bandages and gauze
- Isopropyl alcohol and hydrogen peroxide
- Antibacterial ointment
- OTC painkillers
- Surgical tape
- Antibiotics
- Keep emergency supplies well stocked. In the event of an emergency, you want to be prepared. A safe home should have the following items stocked in a safe place, in case you need them:
- Batteries and sturdy flashlights
- Pocketknife
- Needles and thread
- Canned goods and other nonperishable items
- Lots of water
- Matches or lighters
- Radio
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F - FACE DROOPING
A - ARM/LEG WEAKNESS
S - SPEECH DIFFICULTY
T - TIME TO CALL 9 - 1 - 1 |
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1 Separate the carrier from the base. Most rear-facing seats consist of two parts: the base and the infant carrier. You will install the base, the part that remains in the car. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for removing the carrier from the base. Usually, there is simply a lever or button to activate.
2 Anchor the base to your car's back seat. Many car seat bases include an attached belt with two hooks that can latch onto designated spots near your car’s seat belt area. If your car manufacturer included these, snap the hooks onto the metal bars at those designated spots.[1]
- Tighten the anchor belt attached to the base until the base is snug against the seat.
- Check the manufacturer's instructions if you aren't sure if your car or seat has this option, or how to use it.
- There may also be a place to feed the car’s seat belt through the base for added security.
- 3 Thread the seat belt through the base, alternatively. If your car seat does not use the anchor system, it will be secured to the backseat with the car’s seat belt. Feed the belt through designated openings in the base and buckle it. The seatbelt should fit cleanly, and not be twisted or bunched up.[2]
- Read the instructions to study where you are supposed to put the belt if you aren't sure.
- Every vehicle and seat is different, so it's important to get this right.
- Not latching the seat belt correctly can increase the risk of the child getting injured in an accident.
- 4 Pop the infant carrier into the base. Set it onto the base so that the child would face the rear. It should click when it's in the right position. You can then practice taking the carrier out (by activating the lever or button) and setting it back into get a feel for things.
- 5 Double check the base angle. Rear facing car seats usually have bases that can rest at different angles. The youngest infants will need to be in the more reclined position. This helps them breathe properly.[3]
- Most infant carriers have level indicators. Once yours is in place, read this level to see if the seat is at the correct angle for the babies weight/height/age.
- Check the manufacturer’s instructions for how to properly read the level if it isn't clear.
- Change the base angle if the level is not correct or your child. Usually, this involves turning the base over and rotating a piece.
- Remember to change the angle later on (or switch to a different seat) if the baby outgrows one setting.
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IT'S A SERIOUS CONDITION THAT INCREASES THE RISK OF HEART ATTACK, STROKE & OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS.
ABOUT 60 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
- SEVERAL FACTORS THAT YOU CAN'T CONTROL CONTRIBUTE TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
HEREDITY
- YOU MAY BE BORN MORE PRONE TO CERTAIN TYPES OF ILLNESS.
AGE
- SOME ILLNESSES ARE MORE COMMON AMONG OLDER PEOPLE.
ENVIRONMENT
- POLUTTED AIR AND WATER MAY BE HARD TO ESCAPE.
GOOD NEWS!!!
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CAN BE CONTROLLED!!!
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1. DON'T BE TOO CONCERNED ABOUT ONE READING
TO GET AN ACCURATE IDEA OF YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE, YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE IT CHECKED OFTEN, UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES.
2. THEREADINGS FROM A MACHINE MAY DIFFER ...
FROM THOSE YOU GET AT YOUR DOCTOR'S OFFICE. THAT'S PROBABLY BECAUSE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IS USUALLY CHECKED AT YOUR DOCTOR'S OFFICE AFTER YOU'VE BEEN SITTING QUIETLY FOR A WHILE. ALSO, YOU MAY FEEL ANXIOUS USING A DEVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CAN VARY...
FROM READING TO READING. iT'S AFFECTED BY MANY THINGS:
- EATING
- EXERCISE
- STRESS
- EXCITEMENT
- CAFFINE
- SMOKING
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR.
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BLOOD PRESSURE (BP) REDUCERS
MANY PEOPLE RELY ON MEDICATION TO TREAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (BP), BUT CERTAIN LIFESTYLE CHANGES CAN ALSO HELP BRING THE NUMBERS DOWN.
REDUCING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (BP) WILL CURB YOUR RISK FOR STROKE, HEART ATTACK, AND DEMENTIA.
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL STAFF MEMBERS RECOMMEND THESE STEPS TO REDUCE BP:
- EXERCISE MORE. - Moderate-intensity activities like brisk walking are effective if done for at least 150 minutes a week, while higher-intensity jogging may do the job in half that time.
- LOSE WEIGHT. - Your heart and blood vessels work harder if you're carrying extra pounds.
- CUT DOWN ON SALt. - Aim for no more than 2,000 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day.
- NO ALCOHOL. - Some sources usually say limiting alcohol to one drink a day is usually OK, but how many people usually do this. So, No Alcohol is best.
- MANAGE STRESS.
- DON'T SMOKE. - If you do smoke, please STOP!
SOURCE: "Blood Pressure Creeping UP? How To Bring It Down Without Drugs," Harvard Women's Health Watch, 4/17. |
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WHAT IS IT?
That burning pain behind the breastbone, often accompanied by a bitter or sour taste. It usually develops after eating--especially overeating or indulging in certain foods.
WHAT CAUSES IT?
STOMACH ACID BACKUP INTO THE ESOPHAGUS. Triggers include spicy foods, citrus fruits, onions, alcohol, caffeinated drinks, tomatoes, fatty foods, and chocolate, going to bed with a full stomach is another risk factor, as is slow digestion.
LIFESTYLE TIPS:
Eat slowly, maintain a healthy weight (if you're overweight, even losing 10 pounds will help); drink herbal teas instead of caffeinated beverages; avoid tight-fitting clothes. DON'T DRINK ICE-COLD LIQUIDS WITH MEALS! ANXIETY can agitate the digestive system and make heartburn worse. DE-STRESS with gentle exercise instead of alcohol or tobacco. LISTEN to MUSIC, get a MASSAGE, MEDITATE. or take a WALK.
If your heartburn comes at night, ELEVATE the head of your bed or put a wedge between your mattress and box spring.
DIET:
Choose low-acid fruits and vegetables such as asparagus and melons; whole-grain foods including oatmeal, brown rice, and couscous; lean poultry and meats (not fried); potatoes and other root vegetables; and grilled, poached, or baked fish. Some heartburn sufferers swear by taking one to two teaspoons a day of apple cider vinegar diluted in a glass of water. Or try adding a splash of apple cider vinegar to a cup of tea sweetened with honey.
HERBAL THERAPY:
SIP CHAMOMILE TEA. Taking plant-based enzymes 40 minutes before meals can help with heartburn, says Jacob Teitelbaum, MD. ENZYMES that help DIGEST food and PREVENT HEARTBURN are AMYLASE (which helps digest carbs), CELLULASE (which helps digest the fiber in fruits and veggies), and LIPASES (which help digest fattier foods). |
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMON (ORGANIC FACTS)
- HELPS REDUCE WEIGHT
- CONTROLS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
- CURES INDIGESTION AND CONSTIPATION
- GIVES RELIEF FROM FEVER AND COLD
- STOPS INTERNAL BLEEDING AND NOSE BLEEDS
- SOOTHES TOOTHACHE AND CLEANSES TEETH
- TREATS RHEUMATISM AND ARTHRITIS
- PROVIDES RELAXATION TO FEET AND TREATS CORNS
- EASES PAIN OF SUNBURN AND BEE STINGS
- REDUCES DANDRUFF AND GIVES HAIR A NATURAL SHINE
- HELPS FADE SCARS AND REMOVE WRINKLES AND BLACKHEADS
*NUTRIENTS: DIETARY FIBER 19%, CARBOHYDRATE 4%, PROTEIN 2%
*VITAMINS: VITAMIN C 128%, VITAMIN B6 5%, THIAMIN 3%
*MINERALS: COPPER 13%, CALCIUM 6%, IRON 4%
*PERCENT (%) DAILY VALUE PER 100g. FOR e.g. 100g of LEMON PROVIDES 128% of DAILY REQUIREMENT OF VITAMIN C.
www.organicfacts.net
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Spending 20 minutes outdoors daily heightens INSULIN SENSITIVITY 54%, cutting your risk of Type 2 Diabetes 38%, suggests a HARVARD UNIVERSITY reeview of 21 studies. SUNSHINE revs your skin's production of vitamin D-3, a nutrient that switches on FIVE GENES essential for BLOOD-SUGAR CONTROL.
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VITAMIN D EASES ACHES--AND KEEPS BONES STRONG!
TAKING 1,000 IU OF vitamin D daily relieves achy joints and muscles, The Clinical Journal of Pain reports. "D is actually a hormone that balances our immune system and helps reduce inflammatiom, which is a major cause of pain and premature aging," confirms Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of Pain Free, 1,2,3.
STAY-YOUNG BONUS: D cuts the risk of OSTEOPOROSIS and several CANCERS!
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VITAMIN D FACTS
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is different from other vitamins because our bodies can make most of what we need with exposure to sunlight.
Vitamin D is more than a vitamin in that is acts as a pro-hormone and effects hormone balance and immune regulation of the body.
Most foods, unless they are fortified, are poor sources of vitamin D and there are only a small amount of vitamin D rich foods to choose from.
Vitamin D plays a role in calcium absorption into the bones.
A deficiency in vitamin D can result in a softening of the bones called osteomalacia or a bone abnormality called rickets.
Some of the biggest vitamin D deficiency symptoms include:
- Weakened immune system
- Seasonal depression
- Autoimmune disease
- Cancer
- Weak bones (osteopenia)
- Skin issues eczema and psoriasis
- Dementia
People most prone to a vitamin D deficiency include those who live in northern regions with little sunlight exposure, people with darker skin, people on low fat diets and those taking steroids and weight loss medications.
Vitamin D also helps with cell replication, and may play a role in the development of autoimmune conditions.
The RDA for vitamin D is 600 IU/day and the Daily Value is 400 IU. |
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VITAMIN B12
TO B12 OR NOT TO B12 ISN'T A QUESTION: IF YOU'RE AT RISK FOR DEFICIENCY, YOU'LL WANT TO BE SURE YOU'RE GETTING ENOUGH OF THIS ESSENTIAL VITAMIN.
Important in keeping nerve cells healthy, B12 helps the body produce DNA and works with other B vitamins in the production of red blood cells and the immunity-and mood-boosting compounds SAMe. It's been used in the treatment or prevention of pernicious anemia, heart disease, macular degeneration, and fatigue.
Our bodies can store several years worth of B12 in the liver. Healthy people under 50 who eat a varied diet usually get enough of the vitamin through meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Because B12 is not found in plant foods, Vegans and some Vegetarians need supplemental B12. Others who may want to get their daily dose through a supplement or forified cereal include people over 50, who may have problems absorbing the vitamin from food; people with conditions like Crohn's disease and pancreatic disease, which inhibit the absorption of nutrients; people who have had weight-loss surgery.
It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider about supplementation.
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RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE
(RDA) (YEARS) (MCG/DAY)
1. CHILDREN - 4 - 8 years old - 1.2 mcg
2. CHILDREN - 9 - 13 years old - 1.8 mcg
3. ADOLESCENTS - 14 - 18 years old - 2.4 mcg
4. ADULTS - 19 years and older - 2.4 mcg
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Why Every Vegan and Vegetarian Needs Vitamin B12
WELLNESS | AUGUST 31, 2017
Eating a plant-based diet is one of the most healthful actions you can take, but it carries the very serious and potentially fatal risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Although plant-based diets are full of other vitamins and minerals, they are generally devoid of vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is naturally found in animal foods or bacteria. Animals obtain vitamin B12 by eating foods that are covered in bacteria or from the bacteria that already line their own guts. Humans have lots of bacteria in their guts, but only in the colon. Unfortunately, humans are unable to absorb the vitamin B12 produced in the colon because vitamin B12 is only absorbed in the small intestine, which is upstream of the colon.
Primates, indigenous societies, and prehistoric populations never got cobalamin deficiency because they didn’t have the advanced hygiene techniques that we have today, even if they were eating a plant-based diet. Their food had enough vitamin B12–containing bacteria on the surfaces to meet their needs. Humans, unlike other members of the animal kingdom, take great care to clean, wash, and cook their foods, which reduces the vitamin B12 content of any plant foods we may eat.
Consequently, vegetarians and vegans run the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. The risk increases the more plant-based one eats, with long-term vegans being at the highest risk. In one study, vitamin B12 deficiency affected 86 percent of all vegans. Vitamin B12 deficiency is serious and can cause anemia, nerve damage, neurocognitive changes, and, over time,paralysis—all problems that you don’t need.
Fortunately, vitamin B12 deficiency can easily be prevented. Vitamin B12 can be found in fortified foods, like certain cereals, soy milk, and nutritional yeast. Yet, the simplest and most reliable way to ensure you get an adequate amount of B12 is to take an oral supplement. The usual dose for the average person is 250 micrograms a day or 2,500 micrograms a week. Some people personally take a weekly, as opposed to a daily, supplement out of convenience, but either option is OK. If you are not sure if you are getting enough or getting too much, you can always see your doctor to get your levels checked.
Carnivorous humans and paleo-enthusiasts may say that taking a supplement is unnatural and that you should eat more meat. However, consuming the amount of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol found in meat is unnatural for humans, who are best suited for a plant-based diet. There is no health reason to eat meat. Given that 1 in 6 meat eaters is also vitamin B12–deficient, they might be wise to take an oral supplement themselves. |
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Your DIGESTIVE SYSTEM keeps you healthy, protecting against everything from DIABETES to DEPRESSION, HEART DISEASE to CANCER, say HARVARD EXPERTS. In fact, 90% of diseases can be traced to the health of your "MICROBIOME" --the balance of HELPFUL MICROBES that keep your G.I. tract in the pink.
TO EASILY KEEP YOUR GUT HEALTHY--OR HEAL IT FAST:
1. FILL UP ON FIBER!
NINE IN TEN (10) OF US DON'T ACHIEVE THE FDA OF 25 GRAMS OF FIBER! "FIBER is the primary energy source for the beneficial microorganisms in the gut, so if you're not eating a high-fiber diet, you're essentially starving the gut microbiome.," preventing the proper absorption of essential vitamins and minerals, says Joel Fuhrman, M.D., president of the Nutritional Foundation. In fact, The Journals of Gerontology reports that folks who take in the most fiber are 79% more likely to avoid age-related heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and cancer than those who take in the least. Dr. Fuhrman advises filling up on "G-BOMBS," an acronym for the most important foods to eat every day: green veggies, beans, onions or garlic, mushrooms, berries and seeds or nuts.
2. SIP CRANBERRY JUICE!
You know how important the PROBIOTICS in foods like yogurt are for a healthy gut. Well, PREBIOTICS are even more essential! "PREBIOTICS 'feed' a healthy microbiome," explains Dr. Fuhrman--and cranberry does it best!
Sip 2 oz. of unsweetened cranberry juice daily.
3. SUPERCHARGE YOUR SALAD!
Mom was right to tell you to eat your broccoli, but for a different reason than she knew. "Cruciferous vegetables--which include kale and cauliflower--are especially nourishing for your gut," Dr. Fuhrman says. "Plus they're rich in anti-cancer compounds."
His Rx: Eat a salad every day made with cruciferous veggies and spinach, which contain an enzyme that metabolizes sugars in the gut to help fend off a variety of diseases.
4. AVOID ASPARTAME!
SUGAR is a MAJOR culprit in feeding "BAD" gut bacteria--and artificial sweeteners, like ASPARTAME and SACCHARIN, do just as much harm, if not more! "These low-calorie sweeteners disrupt the balance and diversity of gut microbiota," says gastroenterologist James J. Lee, M.D., and they affect "good" gut bacteria in ways that worsen blood-sugar control!
Try STEVIA; the herbal sugar substitute has no negative impact on the gut.
- Kallie E. Kristensen |
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MONTHLY CANCER AWARENESS AND RIBBON COLORS
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Sarcoma Awareness Month
Why do we have a Sarcoma Awareness Month? Simply, sarcoma is still considered to be the “forgotten cancer.” Efforts to encourage research and drug development are made more challenging due to a lack of awareness and understanding. How as a community do we raise funds for vital research if people don’t know that this cancer exists?
Though the Sarcoma Foundation of America works tirelessly every day to raise awareness, during Sarcoma Awareness Month we aim to further highlight the extraordinary challenges that sarcoma patients face and the need for more sarcoma research and better sarcoma therapies. Please join us in our efforts and pledge to bring awareness to your community!
WHAT IS SARCOMA?
Sarcoma is a rare cancer in adults (1% of all adult cancers), but rather prevalent in children (about 20% of all childhood cancers). It is made up of many “subtypes” because it can arise from a variety of tissue structures (nerves, muscles, joints, bone, fat, blood vessels – collectively referred to as the body’s “connective tissues”). Because these tissues are found everywhere on the body, Sarcomas can arise anywhere. Thus, within each site of the more “common” cancers there is the occasional surprise sarcoma diagnosis (e.g., breast sarcoma, stomach sarcoma, lung sarcoma, ovarian sarcoma, etc.). The most frequent location are the limbs since this is where the majority of the body’s connective tissue resides. They are commonly hidden deep in the body, so sarcoma is often diagnosed when it has already become too large to expect a hope of being cured. Although a lot of the lumps and bumps we get are benign, people should have them looked at by a doctor at an early stage in case it is sarcoma.
Sarcoma is sometimes curable by surgery (about 20% of the time), or by surgery with chemotherapy and/or radiation (another 30%), but about half the time they are totally resistant to all of these approaches—thus the extreme need for new therapeutic approaches. At any one time, about 50,000 patients and their families are struggling with sarcoma. Approximately 15,000 new cases are diagnosed each year nearly 6,000 people die each year from sarcoma.
Sarcoma – Cancer of the Connective Tissues
Sarcomas are cancers that arise from the cells that hold the body together. These could be cells related to muscles, nerves, bones, fat, tendons, cartilage, or other forms of “connective tissues.” There are hundreds of different kinds of sarcomas, which come from different kinds of cells.
Dr. George D. Demetri, MD, Director, Sarcoma and Bone Oncology Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School
Sarcomas can invade surrounding tissue and can metastasize (spread) to other organs of the body, forming secondary tumors. The cells of secondary tumors are similar to those of the primary (original) cancer. Secondary tumors are referred to as “metastatic sarcoma” because they are part of the same cancer and are not a new disease. |
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Types of soft tissue sarcoma
Every soft tissue sarcoma patient is different. The cancer experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) have extensive experience in properly staging and diagnosing the disease, and developing a treatment plan that's tailored to your specific type of soft tissue sarcoma.
There are 50 different types of soft tissue sarcomas, which can develop in many different locations and tissues within the body. Because of this great variability among soft tissue sarcomas, recommended treatment options will vary, depending upon the stage, grade, type and location of the tumor. Thus, developing an individualized treatment plan with your CTCA sarcoma care team is extremely important.
The various types of soft tissue sarcomas are generally named for the type of connective tissue in which they form. However, as researchers have learned more about these rare tumors, many of these names have changed over time.
Following are the most common soft tissue sarcoma types, as well as their tissues of origin:
- Angiosarcoma: Forms in blood and lymph vessels.
- Dermatofibrosarcoma: Forms in the tissue under the skin, commonly found in the trunk or limbs.
- Epithelioid sarcoma: Typically found in the hands or feet of young adults, appearing as small nodules.
- Ewing’s sarcoma: Though considered a type of bone sarcoma, one-third of all Ewing’s tumors develop in the soft tissues, and are categorized as extraosseous (outside of the bone) Ewing’s tumors.
- Fibrosarcoma: Starts in the fibrocytes, which are the cells that make up the fibrous tissue that envelopes muscles, tendons and ligaments. This type of soft tissue sarcoma is commonly found in the arms, legs or trunk, but can also be found deeper inside of the body.
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs): These tumors develop within the walls of the digestive system, most commonly in the stomach. However, rare cases of GISTs arising from outside of the digestive tract can also occur.
- Kaposi sarcoma: A cancer of the blood vessels or lymph system known for producing purple plaques on the skin. It can spread elsewhere in the body.
- Leiomyosarcoma: Starts in the involuntary smooth muscles, such as those found in the stomach, intestine and blood vessels.
- Liposarcoma: Forms in fatty tissue.
- Malignant fibrous histiocytoma: Forms in the fibrous tissue, most commonly in the legs, but may also occur in the abdomen. Also more recently known as pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma.
- Neurofibrosarcoma: Also known as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, this type of soft tissue sarcoma develops in peripheral nerves.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma: Starts in the skeletal muscle. Alveolar rhabdomyosarcomas often occur in the limbs of teenagers and young adults, while pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma affects middle-age adults.
- Synovial sarcoma: Also called synovial cell sarcomas, these tumors most commonly arise in the areas around large joints.
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SIMPLE STRATEGIES THAT PROTECT AGAINST CANCER
PREVENTING CANCER DOESN'T HAVE TO MEAN MASSIVE DIET OR LIFESTYLE CHANGES. EXPERTS HAVE PINPOINTED SMALL STEPS THAT REALLY SHORE UP YOUR PROTECTION! (BRENDA kEARNS)
1. KO TROUBLE WITH CELERY
CELERY is packed with APIGENIN, a potent anti-inflammatory compound that helps stall the growth and spread of even tough-to-treat cancers!
IT WORKS, say University of Missouri researchers, by shutting down blood flow to cancer cells, starving them of the oxygen and nutrients they need to survive.
AIM TO EAT 1/2 cup of celery daily or take a supplement, such as SWANSON APIGENIN ($10.34 for 90 capsules; Walmart.com).
2. BLOCK CARCINOGENS WITH LEGUMES
EAT 1/2 CUP OF BEANS, PEAS, OR LENTILS DAILY, and a NORWEGIAN study shows your overall cancer risk will plunge 32%!
LEGUMES are rich in a type of fiber that binds to toxins and excess hormones, whisking them out of your body before they can contribute to cancer
3. UP YOUR PROTECTION WITH BARLEY
BARLEY has a chewy texture, a nutty flavor and is as easy to cook as rice -- and consuming three (3) cups of this underrated grain weekly could cut your cancer risk 34%, reports the Journal of Hematology and Oncology.
Its protective powers are thanks to a combination of manganese, molybdenum and beta-glucans, nutrients that together prime your immune cells to aggressively seek out and destroy cancer cells, explains study coauthor Godfrey Chan, M.D. |
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THIS QUICK-TO-PREPARE DISH IS LOADED WITH THE NUTRIENTS AND PHYTOCHEMICALS IN BEANS, BARLEY AND CELERY THAT CAN SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE YOUR CANCER RISK!
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large stalks of celery, thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cups cooked pearl or pot barley
1 (19-oz. ) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chilli powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish
In a large, heavy-bottom skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, celery, onion and red bell pepper. Saute, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent (approximately 5 minutes). Stir in cooked barley, black beans, Worcestershire sauce, cumin and chilli powder. Cook, stirring often, until mixture is heated through and has a slightly dry texture (approximately 10 minutes). Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
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- Green Apple is our go-to sweetener for green juices. It’s cheap and does a good job of balancing out any bitterness or earthiness of the greens. When juiced with the peel still on, apples are a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. Apples help with breaking down toxins, lowering cholesterol, and helps with digestion. Add apples with the peel left on, but do not juice the core. Apple seeds may not be the best for us.
- Parsley is an antioxidant powerhouse and is rich in vitamins and minerals such as potassium, iron, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. The flavor of juiced parsley is strong, but just a handful of the stems and leaves will leave the juice with a bright green color and fresh taste. It’s nicely balanced with the lemon, cucumber, and apple.
- Spinach is rich in iron (almost twice as much as other greens). Since spinach is easily available and inexpensive, it’s our go-to green for juicing. The taste is very mild and it pairs nicely with other vegetables and fruits. Spinach is alkalizing and is rich in many essential vitamins and minerals. A real powerhouse!
- Cucumber is high in vitamin A, B complex, vitamin C and folic acid. It’s aids in cell hydration, regulating body temperature and eases inflammation. It’s high silica content also helps to alleviate skin problems, hair loss and strengthens nails. We love adding cucumber to our juices — it tastes mild and adds lots of mineral-rich water. There’s also lots of research looking into cucumbers’ anti-cancer properties. We prefer to use the thinner skinned varieties of cucumbers — hot house or English cucumbers are perfect.
- Lemons are high in immune boosting vitamin C and help out with potassium and vitamin B6. They are highly alkalizing and are widely known for their detoxifying and antioxidant properties (hello pretty skin). Oh and if you are like me (a little anemic), all that vitamin C helps out with absorbing some of the iron found in the greens.
- Ginger is a powerhouse in juices. Thanks to gingerols, ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory effects, aids in digestion and relieves bloating. There is no need to peel ginger before adding to the juice. Scrub it clean, cut a piece off then push it through your juicer. If you’re sensitive to ginger’s warming/spicy quality, add a smaller amount at first and go from there.
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Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention
What is vitamin D?
Vitamin D is the name given to a group of fat-soluble prohormones (substances that usually have little hormonal activity by themselves but that the body can turn into hormones). Vitamin D helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to make strong bones and teeth. Skin exposed to sunshine can make vitamin D, and vitamin D can also be obtained from certain foods. Vitamin D deficiency can cause a weakening of the bones that is called rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
Two major forms of vitamin D that are important to humans are vitamin D2, or ergocalciferol, and vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol. Vitamin D2 is made naturally by plants, and vitamin D3 is made naturally by the body when skin is exposed to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Both forms are converted to 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the liver. 25-Hydroxyvitamin D then travels through the blood to the kidneys, where it is further modified to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, or calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D in the body. The most accurate method of evaluating a person’s vitamin D status is to measure the level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood.
Most people get at least some of the vitamin D they need through sunlight exposure. Dietary sources include a few foods that naturally contain vitamin D, such as fatty fish, fish liver oil, and eggs. However, most dietary vitamin D comes from foods fortified with vitamin D, such as milk, juices, and breakfast cereals. Vitamin D can also be obtained through dietary supplements.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies has developed the following recommended daily intakes of vitamin D, assuming minimal sun exposure (1,2
- For those between 1 and 70 years of age, including women who are pregnant or lactating, the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is 15 micrograms (μg) per day. Because 1 μg is equal to 40 International Units (IU), this RDA can also be expressed as 600 IU per day.
- For those 71 years or older, the RDA is 20 μg per day (800 IU per day).
- For infants, the IOM could not determine an RDA due to a lack of data. However, the IOM set an Adequate Intake level of 10 μg per day (400 IU per day), which should provide sufficient vitamin D.
Although the average dietary intakes of vitamin D in the United States are below guideline levels, data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey revealed that more than 80 percent of Americans had adequate vitamin D levels in their blood (2).
Even though most people are unlikely to have high vitamin D intakes, it is important to remember that excessive intake of any nutrient, including vitamin D, can cause toxic effects. Too much vitamin D can be harmful because it increases calcium levels, which can lead to calcinosis (the deposit of calcium salts in soft tissues, such as the kidneys, heart, or lungs) and hypercalcemia (high blood levels of calcium). The safe upper intake level of vitamin D for adults and children older than 8 years of age is 100 μg per day (4000 IU per day). Toxicity from too much vitamin D is more likely to occur from high intakes of dietary supplements than from high intakes of foods that contain vitamin D. Excessive sun exposure does not cause vitamin D toxicity. However, the IOM states that people should not try to increase vitamin D production by increasing their exposure to sunlight because this will also increase their risk of skin cancer (2).
Why are cancer researchers studying a possible connection between vitamin D and cancer risk?
Early epidemiologic research showed that incidence and death rates for certain cancers were lower among individuals living in southern latitudes, where levels of sunlight exposure are relatively high, than among those living at northern latitudes. Because exposure to ultraviolet light from sunlight leads to the production of vitamin D, researchers hypothesized that variation in vitamin D levels might account for this association. However, additional research based on stronger study designs is required to determine whether higher vitamin D levels are related to lower cancer incidence or death rates.
Experimental evidence has also suggested a possible association between vitamin D and cancer risk. In studies of cancer cells and of tumors in mice, vitamin D has been found to have several activities that might slow or prevent the development of cancer, including promoting cellular differentiation, decreasing cancer cell growth, stimulating cell death (apoptosis), and reducing tumor blood vessel formation (angiogenesis) (3-6).
What is the evidence that vitamin D can help reduce the risk of cancer in people?
A number of epidemiologic studies have investigated whether people with higher vitamin D intakes or higher blood levels of vitamin D have lower risks of specific cancers. The results of these studies have been inconsistent, possibly because of the challenges in carrying out such studies. For example, dietary studies do not account for vitamin D made in the skin from sunlight exposure, and the level of vitamin D measured in the blood at a single point in time (as in most studies) may not reflect a person’s true vitamin D status. Also, it is possible that people with higher vitamin D intakes or blood levels are more likely to have other healthy behaviors. It may be one of these other behaviors, rather than vitamin D intake, that influences cancer risk.
Several randomized trials of vitamin D intake have been carried out, but these were designed to assess bone health or other non-cancer outcomes. Although some of these trials have yielded information on cancer incidence and mortality, the results need to be confirmed by additional research because the trials were not designed to study cancer specifically.
What is the evidence that vitamin D can help reduce the risk of cancer in people?
A number of epidemiologic studies have investigated whether people with higher vitamin D intakes or higher blood levels of vitamin D have lower risks of specific cancers. The results of these studies have been inconsistent, possibly because of the challenges in carrying out such studies. For example, dietary studies do not account for vitamin D made in the skin from sunlight exposure, and the level of vitamin D measured in the blood at a single point in time (as in most studies) may not reflect a person’s true vitamin D status. Also, it is possible that people with higher vitamin D intakes or blood levels are more likely to have other healthy behaviors. It may be one of these other behaviors, rather than vitamin D intake, that influences cancer risk.
Several randomized trials of vitamin D intake have been carried out, but these were designed to assess bone health or other non-cancer outcomes. Although some of these trials have yielded information on cancer incidence and mortality, the results need to be confirmed by additional research because the trials were not designed to study cancer specifically.
What is the evidence that vitamin D can help reduce the risk of cancer in people?
A number of epidemiologic studies have investigated whether people with higher vitamin D intakes or higher blood levels of vitamin D have lower risks of specific cancers. The results of these studies have been inconsistent, possibly because of the challenges in carrying out such studies. For example, dietary studies do not account for vitamin D made in the skin from sunlight exposure, and the level of vitamin D measured in the blood at a single point in time (as in most studies) may not reflect a person’s true vitamin D status. Also, it is possible that people with higher vitamin D intakes or blood levels are more likely to have other healthy behaviors. It may be one of these other behaviors, rather than vitamin D intake, that influences cancer risk.
Several randomized trials of vitamin D intake have been carried out, but these were designed to assess bone health or other non-cancer outcomes. Although some of these trials have yielded information on cancer incidence and
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HERBS AND CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGS
PEOPLE HAVE TURNED TO HERBS TO BOOST HEALTH FOR CENTURIES. But a new report published in the journal Cancer found that some herbal supplements may be risky for cancer patients. Researchers looked at 44 herbal medicines, and a whopping 29 of these were deemed to pose health risks to patients undergoing cancer treatment. For example, the study found that turmeric, popular for its anti-inflammatory properties, may increase toxic effects of certain chemotherapies, while green tea and ginkgo biloba could make bleeding more likely.
Most herbs and supplements have not been studied together with chemotherapy drugs, and their interactions remain unclear, says Chris D'Adamo, Ph.D., director of research at the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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APRIL IS...
Administrative Professionals Day - Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Alcohol Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month
Child Abuse Awareness Month
Donate Life Month
Earth Day - Monday, April 22, 2019
Fun at Work Day - Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Math Awareness Month
National Car Care Month
National STD Awareness Month
Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
Sexual Assult Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
Volunteer Appreciation Week (National) - April 7, 2019 - April 13, 2019
World Health Day - Sunday, April 7, 2019
Good Friday - April 19, 2019
Easter - April 21, 2019
April 28th: Occupational Safety and Health Day
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week - April 7 - 14, 2019
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
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300,000 CHILDREN
IN AMERICA HAVE ARTHRITIS
And we need your help spreading the word.
JULY IS JUVENILE ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH
That’s right, kids get arthritis. It is a common misconception that only “old” people are afflicted with arthritis. Nearly 300,000 children in America have been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis.
Juvenile arthritis (JA) is not a disease in itself. Also known as pediatric rheumatic disease, JA is an umbrella term used to describe the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions or pediatric rheumatic diseases that can develop in children under the age of 16.
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The first female prime minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher was a controversial figurehead of conservative ideology during her time in office.
Who Was Margaret Thatcher?
Margaret Thatcher became Britain's Conservative Party leader and in 1979 was elected prime minister, the first woman to hold the position. During her three terms, she cut social welfare programs, reduced trade union power and privatized certain industries. Thatcher resigned in 1991 due to unpopular policy and power struggles in her party. She died on April 8, 2013, at age 87.
Early Foray into Politics
Two years after graduating from college, Thatcher made her first bid for public office. She ran as the conservative candidate for a Dartford parliamentary seat in the 1950 elections. Thatcher knew from the start that it would be nearly impossible to win the position away from the liberal Labour Party. Still, she earned the respect of her political party peers with her speeches. Defeated, Thatcher remained undaunted, trying again the following year, but once more her efforts were unsuccessful. Two months after her loss, she married Denis Thatcher.
In 1952, Thatcher put politics aside for a time to study law. She and her husband welcomed twins Carol and Mark the next year. After completing her training, Thatcher qualified as a barrister, a type of lawyer, in 1953. But she didn't stay away from the political arena for too long. Thatcher won a seat in the House of Commons in 1959, representing Finchley.
Britain's First Female Premier
When Conservatives returned to office in June 1970, Thatcher was appointed secretary of state for education and science, and dubbed "Thatcher, milk snatcher," after her abolition of the universal free school milk scheme. She found her position frustrating, not because of all the bad press around her actions, but because she had difficulty getting Prime Minister Edward Heath to listen to her ideas. Seemingly disenchanted on the future of women in politics, Thatcher was quoted as saying, "I don't think there will be a woman prime minister in my lifetime," during a 1973 television appearance.
Thatcher soon proved herself wrong. While the Conservative Party lost power in 1974, Thatcher became a dominant force in her political party. She was elected leader of the Conservative Party in 1975, beating out Heath for the position. With this victory, Thatcher became the first woman to serve as the opposition leader in the House of Commons. England was in a time of economic and political turmoil, with the government nearly bankrupt, employment on the rise and conflicts with labor unions. This instability helped return Conservatives to power in 1979. As party leader, Thatcher made history in May 1979, when she was appointed Britain's first female prime minister.
Resignation
Returning for a third term in 1987, Thatcher sought to implement a standard educational curriculum across the nation and make changes to the country's socialized medical system. However, she lost a lot of support due to her efforts to implement a fixed rate local tax—labeled a poll tax by many since she sought to disenfranchise those who did not pay it. Hugely unpopular, this policy led to public protests and caused dissension within her party. |
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The global pandemic that began in Wuhan, China in November 2019 has led to the lockdown of businesses, schools, restaurants, and recreational centers, leaving a huge impact on the world. Current studies as of September 4, 2020, indicate the confirmed number of cases globally is 26,472,012, the number of deaths is 873,229, and the number of recoveries is 18,664,866. Although a few cases of children have been registered, they are believed to be less vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic, except those with underlying health conditions such as asthma.
Studies so far indicate that the pandemic could have negative effects on children’s physical and mental health, and yet parents do not have the appropriate mental health or counseling skills to help their children or themselves. However, due to uncertainties surrounding the outbreak and ongoing scientific research, it’s estimated that 220 million Chinese children are at a risk of facing mental health issues due to potential prolonged school closure and home containment.
Additionally, the fear that the psychological impact on children and adolescents could potentially be neglected has exacerbating effects. During the first months of the outbreak in China, studies revealed that the average posttraumatic scores were four times higher among children who were quarantined than those who were not. This implies that, due to restrictions to routine lifestyle, psychosocial stress caused by home confinement or isolation could further exacerbate the harmful effects on the child’s physical and mental health.
Studies show that the mental health needs of COVID-19 patients are on the rise and yet poorly met. Research indicates that the mental health needs of patients with confirmed COVID-19, patients with suspected infection, quarantined family members, including medical personnel have been poorly managed.
Although these studies were originally conducted in China, the nations that are currently getting new cases of COVID-19 should learn from China’s experience. For instance, home confinement restricts children from their normal lifestyles which has effects on their physical and mental health. Since children are constantly exposed to COVID-19 related news which could alleviate their anxiety and panic, parents need to create direct conversations with children about these issues to avoid panic and reduce anxiety. This could also create opportunities to develop close and open communication with children so that any physical and psychological concerns are addressed.It’s important that the health authorities establish multidisciplinary mental health taskforce teams compromised of professional psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinical psychologists, and other mental health workers at regional and national levels to provide mental health support to patients. Professionals with specialized skills should collaborate and work with religious clergy to bring specialized treatments and appropriate mental health services to families and patients, including those who have been isolated. |
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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background. However, background and identity can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 2008 to start changing this.
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition.
Taking on the challenges of mental health conditions, health coverage and the stigma of mental illness requires all of us. In many communities, these problems are increased by less access to care, cultural stigma and lower quality care.
In 2018, NAMI will promote the theme of "CureStigma" throughout all awareness events, including Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
Why this cause is important: One in 5 Americans is affected by mental health conditions. Stigma is toxic to their mental health because it creates an environment of shame, fear and silence that prevents many people from seeking help and treatment. The perception of mental illness won’t change unless we act to change it.
Campaign manifesto: There’s a virus spreading across America. It harms the 1 in 5 Americans affected by mental health conditions. It shames them into silence. It prevents them from seeking help. And in some cases, it takes lives. What virus are we talking about? It’s stigma. Stigma against people with mental health conditions. But there’s good news. Stigma is 100% curable. Compassion, empathy and understanding are the antidote. Your voice can spread the cure. Join NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Together we can #CureStigma.
#CureStigma For Minority Mental Health Month.
Help us spread the word through the many awareness, support and advocacy activities. Share minority mental health awareness information, images and graphics for #MinorityMentalHealth throughout July.
America’s entire mental health system needs improvement, including when it comes to serving marginalized communities. Learn more about how you can get involved with Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. |
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE .....
1 IN 6 PEOPLE EXPERIENCE DEPRESSION
SYMPTONS INCLUDE:
- Depressed mood, sadness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in things you normally enjoy
- Trouble sleeping, or low energy
- Problems with concentration, memory or making decisions
- Feeling suspicious or that others are against you
- Having unusual experiences such as hearing voices or sounds, or seeing things that aren't real
If this sounds like you or some one you know, call a counselor or a doctor.
Depression can be short-term, lasting for just a couple of weeks, or long-term, lasting for years. It is normal to feel sad, lonely, or hopeless sometimes, such as after you experience a loss or during a time in your life when you are struggling. However, it is a problem when these feelings won’t go away, cause physical symptoms, or begin to interfere with your normal daily activities. If you think you might be depressed, it is important to seek medical help as soon as possible. Untreated depression may continue for months or years, and may even threaten your life.
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A CHRONIC DISEASE AND ANXIETY CAN CREATE A VICIOUS CYCLE.
EVEN THE PRESSURE OF COPING WITH ARTHRITIS CAN RATCHET UP STRESS AND ANXIETY - a condition that affects as many as 1 in 3 people with arthritis. And that , in turn, can worsen the symptons of chronic diseases and contribute to a host of other problems.
"When we are STRESSED or PERCEIVE A THREAT, our body responds with physiologic responses that prepare us to fight or escape the enemy," says Rudy Nydegger, PhD, a clinical psychologist and professor emeritusat Union Graduate College in Schenectady, N.Y. "Our heart rate and breathing speed up, our muscles tense and blood flow to the brain increases, putting us in a stste of high awareness."
That can help protect you if the enemy is an attacking tiger and the threat ends quickly. But when ONGOING STRESS leads to ANXIETY (excessive worry), it can result in a heightened awareness of symptoms - for instance, pain feels worse - as well as increased susceptibility to infection and risk of other health problems, including heart disease. ANXIETY can have indirect health impacts, too, if it leads to INACTIVITY, INTERFERES WITH SLEEP or LEADS YOU TO UNHEALTHY FOODS FOR COMFORT.
Use this knowledge to make these healthy lifestyle changes to reduce STRESS and counteract its effects.
HERE'S HOW TO STOP IT.
1. GET MOVING.
REGULAR EXERCISE is one of the most important things you can do to releive anxiety, because it boosts the production of feel-good endorphins and the neurohormone norepinephrine. It also has many direct benefits for arthritis, including strengthening joint-supporting muscles and helping with weight loss.
2. PRACTICE DEEP BREATHING.
FOCUS ON BREATHING FOR RELAXATION. Here's one exercise to try: Breathe in for a count of five and then breath out for a count of five. REPEAT for several minutes.
3. SEEK COUNSELING.
PSYCHOTHERAPISTS use cognitive behavioral therapy to help you change behaviors and the way you think about situations that may be causing or contributing to your anxiety to ultimately help you feel better.
4. TRY MEDICATIONS.
ANTIDEPRESSANTS AND ANTI-ANXIETY DRUGS CALLED ANXIOLYTICS ARE SOME OF THE MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT ANXIETY. These are often used short-term and should be in conjunction with COUNSELING, otherwise, ANXIETY will return WHEN THE MEDICATION IS STOPPED, SAYS DR. NYDEGGER.
--MARY ANN DUNKIN
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World Hepatitis Day takes place every year on 28 July, with the aim of bringing the world together under one single theme in order to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and the impact it has worldwide.
The theme for World Hepatitis Day 2018 is “Eliminate Hepatitis."
World Hepatitis Day is used to make the people to get accurate information about the Hepatitis to encourage the people to do early prevention, treatment as well as Diagnosis of the Hepatitis Disease. Many of the people are dying due to the Hepatitis Disease every year in many of the Countries.
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HEPATITIS IS - An inflammation of the liver.
Most common types
- Hepatitis B - A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that's easily preventable by a vaccine.
- Hepatitis C - An infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation.
- Alcoholic hepatitis - Liver inflammation caused by drinking too much alcohol.
- Autoimmune hepatitis - Inflammation in the liver that occurs when the immune system attacks the liver.
- Hepatitis D - A serious liver disease caused by infection with the hepatitis D virus.
- Hepatitis A - A highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus.
- Hepatitis E - A liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus.
Consult a doctor for medical advice
What is hepatitis?
Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. It’s commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are other possible causes of hepatitis. These include autoimmune hepatitis and hepatitis that occurs as a secondary result of medications, drugs, toxins, and alcohol. Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease that occurs when your body makes antibodies against your liver tissue.
Your liver is located in the right upper area of your abdomen. It performs many critical functions that affect metabolism throughout your body, including:
- bile production, which is essential to digestion
- filtering of toxins from your body
- excretion of bilirubin (a product of broken-down red blood cells), cholesterol, hormones, and drugs
- breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
- activation of enzymes, which are specialized proteins essential to body functions
- storage of glycogen (a form of sugar), minerals, and vitamins (A, D, E, and K)
- synthesis of blood proteins, such as albumin
- synthesis of clotting factors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 4.4 million Americans are currently living with chronic hepatitis B and C. Many more people don’t even know that they have hepatitis.
Treatment options vary depending on which type of hepatitis you have. You can prevent some forms of hepatitis through immunizations and lifestyle precautions.
The 5 types of viral hepatitis
Viral infections of the liver that are classified as hepatitis include hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. A different virus is responsible for each type of virally transmitted hepatitis.
Hepatitis A is always an acute, short-term disease, while hepatitis B, C, and D are most likely to become ongoing and chronic. Hepatitis E is usually acute but can be particularly dangerous in pregnant women.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is caused by an infection with the hepatitis A virus (HAV). This type of hepatitis is most commonly transmitted by consuming food or water contaminated by feces from a person infected with hepatitis A.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is transmitted through contact with infectious body fluids, such as blood, vaginal secretions, or semen, containing the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Injection drug use, having sex with an infected partner, or sharing razors with an infected person increase your risk of getting hepatitis B.
It’s estimated by the CDC that 1.2 million people in the United States and 350 million people worldwide live with this chronic disease.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C comes from the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is transmitted through direct contact with infected body fluids, typically through injection drug use and sexual contact. HCV is among the most common bloodborne viral infections in the United States. Approximately 2.7 to 3.9 million Americans are currently living with a chronic form of this infection.
Hepatitis D
Also called delta hepatitis, hepatitis D is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV). HDV is contracted through direct contact with infected blood. Hepatitis D is a rare form of hepatitis that only occurs in conjunction with hepatitis B infection. The hepatitis D virus can’t multiply without the presence of hepatitis B. It’s very uncommon in the United States.
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis E is a waterborne disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). Hepatitis E is mainly found in areas with poor sanitation and typically results from ingesting fecal matter that contaminates the water supply. This disease is uncommon in the United States. However, cases of hepatitis E have been reported in the Middle East, Asia, Central America, and Africa, according to the CDC.
Causes of noninfectious hepatitisAlcohol and other toxins
Excessive alcohol consumption can cause liver damage and inflammation. This is sometimes referred to as alcoholic hepatitis. The alcohol directly injures the cells of your liver. Over time, it can cause permanent damage and lead to liver failure and cirrhosis, a thickening and scarring of the liver.
Other toxic causes of hepatitis include overuse or overdose of medications and exposure to poisons.
Autoimmune system response
In some cases, the immune system mistakes the liver as a harmful object and begins to attack it. It causes ongoing inflammation that can range from mild to severe, often hindering liver function. It’s three times more common in women than in men.
Common symptoms of hepatitis
If you have infectious forms of hepatitis that are chronic, like hepatitis B and C, you may not have symptoms in the beginning. Symptoms may not occur until the damage affects liver function.
Signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis appear quickly. They include:
Chronic hepatitis develops slowly, so these signs and symptoms may be too subtle to notice.
How hepatitis is diagnosedHistory and physical exam
To diagnose hepatitis, first your doctor will take your history to determine any risk factors you may have for infectious or noninfectious hepatitis.
During a physical examination, your doctor may press down gently on your abdomen to see if there’s pain or tenderness. Your doctor may also feel to see if your liver is enlarged. If your skin or eyes are yellow, your doctor will note this during the exam.
Liver function tests
Liver function tests use blood samples to determine how efficiently your liver works. Abnormal results of these tests may be the first indication that there is a problem, especially if you don’t show any signs on a physical exam of liver disease. High liver enzyme levels may indicate that your liver is stressed, damaged, or not functioning properly.
Other blood tests
If your liver function tests are abnormal, your doctor will likely order other blood tests to detect the source of the problem. These tests can check for the viruses that cause hepatitis. They can also be used to check for antibodies that are common in conditions like autoimmune hepatitis.
Ultrasound
An abdominal ultrasound uses ultrasound waves to create an image of the organs within your abdomen. This test allows your doctor to take a close at your liver and nearby organs. It can reveal:
- fluid in your abdomen
- liver damage or enlargement
- liver tumors
- abnormalities of your gallbladder
Sometimes the pancreas shows up on ultrasound images as well. This can be a useful test in determining the cause of your abnormal liver function.
Liver biopsy
A liver biopsy is an invasive procedure that involves your doctor taking a sample of tissue from your liver. It can be done through your skin with a needle and doesn’t require surgery. Typically, an ultrasound is used to guide your doctor when taking the biopsy sample.
This test allows your doctor to determine how infection or inflammation has affected your liver. It can also be used to sample any areas in your liver that appear abnormal.
How hepatitis is treated
Treatment options are determined by which type of hepatitis you have and whether the infection is acute or chronic.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A usually doesn’t require treatment because it’s a short-term illness. Bed rest may be recommended if symptoms cause a great deal of discomfort. If you experience vomiting or diarrhea, follow your doctor’s orders for hydration and nutrition.
The hepatitis A vaccine is available to prevent this infection. Most children begin vaccination between ages 12 and 18 months. It’s a series of two vaccines. Vaccination for hepatitis A is also available for adults and can be combined with the hepatitis B vaccine.
Hepatitis B
Acute hepatitis B doesn’t require specific treatment.
Chronic hepatitis B is treated with antiviral medications. This form of treatment can be costly because it must be continued for several months or years. Treatment for chronic hepatitis B also requires regular medical evaluations and monitoring to determine if the virus is responding to treatment.
Hepatitis B can be prevented with vaccination. The CDC recommends hepatitis B vaccinations for all newborns. The series of three vaccines is typically completed over the first six months of childhood. The vaccine is also recommended for all healthcare and medical personnel.
Hepatitis C
Antiviral medications are used to treat both acute and chronic forms of hepatitis C. People who develop chronic hepatitis C are typically treated with a combination of antiviral drug therapies. They may also need further testing to determine the best form of treatment.
People who develop cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) or liver disease as a result of chronic hepatitis C may be candidates for a liver transplant.
Currently, there is no vaccination for hepatitis C.
Hepatitis D
No antiviral medications exist for the treatment of hepatitis D at this time. According to a 2013 study, a drug called alpha interferon can be used to treat hepatitis D, but it only shows improvement in about 25 to 30 percent of people.
Hepatitis D can be prevented by getting the vaccination for hepatitis B, as infection with hepatitis B is necessary for hepatitis D to develop.
Hepatitis E
Currently, no specific medical therapies are available to treat hepatitis E. Because the infection is often acute, it typically resolves on its own. People with this type of infection are often advised to get adequate rest, drink plenty of fluids, get enough nutrients, and avoid alcohol. However, pregnant women who develop this infection require close monitoring and care.
Autoimmune hepatitis
Corticosteroids, like prednisone or budesonide, are extremely important in the early treatment of autoimmune hepatitis. They’re effective in about 80 percent of people with this condition.
Azothioprine (Imuran), a drug that suppresses the immune system, is often included in treatment. It can be used with or without steroids.
Other immune suppressing drugs like mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (Prograf) and cyclosporine (Neoral) can also be used as alternatives to azathioprine for treatment.
Tips to prevent hepatitisHygiene
Practicing good hygiene is one key way to avoid contracting hepatitis A and E. If you’re traveling to a developing country, you should avoid:
- local water
- ice
- raw or undercooked shellfish and oysters
- raw fruit and vegetables
Hepatitis B, C, and D contracted through contaminated blood can be prevented by:
- not sharing drug needles
- not sharing razors
- not using someone else’s toothbrush
- not touching spilled blood
Hepatitis B and C can also be contracted through sexual intercourse and intimate sexual contact. Practicing safe sex by using condoms and dental dams can help decrease the risk of infection. You can find many options available for purchase online.
Vaccines
The use of vaccines is an important key to preventing hepatitis. Vaccinations are available to prevent the development of hepatitis A and B. Experts are currently developing vaccines against hepatitis C. A vaccination for hepatitis E exists in China, but it isn’t available in the United States.
Complications of hepatitis
Chronic hepatitis B or C can often lead to more serious health problems. Because the virus affects the liver, people with chronic hepatitis B or C are at risk for:
When your liver stops functioning normally, liver failure can occur. Complications of liver failure include:
- bleeding disorders
- a buildup of fluid in your abdomen, known as ascites
- increased blood pressure in portal veins that enter your liver, known as portal hypertension
- kidney failure
- hepatic encephalopathy, which can involve fatigue, memory loss, and diminished mental abilities due to the buildup of toxins, like ammonia, that affect brain function
- hepatocellular carcinoma, which is a form of liver cancer
- death
People with chronic hepatitis B and C are encouraged to avoid alcohol because it can accelerate liver disease and failure. Certain supplements and medications can also affect liver function. If you have chronic hepatitis B or C, check with your doctor before taking any new medications. |
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When PREGNANT women eat a diet rich in CHOLINE, their children tend to have better memories, according to a new study.
CHOLINE is a nutrient found in beans and other legumes, nuts, and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage, fish, poultry, egg yolks, and lean red meat.
The women in the study all consumed the same diet during their third trimester, but one group received 480 milligrams (mg) per day of CHOLINE, and the other group received 930 mg.
Researchers later tested the infants for information processing and memory several times during the first 13 months after birth. The babies whose mothers had taken higher amounts of CHOLINE tested consistently higher.
CHOLINE is similar to the B vitamins. The Adequate Intake (AI) level for adult women is 425 mg per day, with an increase to 450 mg during PREGNANCY. Both groups in this study received more than the Adequate Intake (AI). |
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WANT TO ENSURE THAT YOUR ABILITY TO REMEMBER IMPORTANT DETAILS STAYS STRONG?
Sit still, breathe through your left nostril (holding your right nostril closed) for five minutes, then breathe through your right nostril (holding your left nostril closed) for five minutes and repeat.
Doing this once a day improves your verbal memory (helping you recall names and new info) and spatial memory (helping you recall directions like driving routes) within three days, reports the Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research.
IT WORKS!
"One-nostril breathing" activates receptors that change electrical activity in the brain, enhancing effeciency in arears that manage verbal and spatial memory!
AND HAVE SOME SPINACH!
Brains of folks who eat a daily serving of leafy greens (such as spinach) are 11 YEARS YOUNGER than those who skip greens, research shows. Nutrients in these veggies BLOCK DAMAGE TO NEURONS! |
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The Lesson: The script is officially being flipped on the concept of the ‘bachelor pad’. Nowadays, more and more single women are choosing to live alone, and they’re absolutely loving it. Freed from financial or marital expectations, women of all ages are finding empowerment in the concept of living on their own. According to research, living alone can be socially beneficial as it encourages women to lead socially active lives outside the confines of their homes, meaning they become more actively involved in non-solitary activities, thus happiness skyrockets.
Notable Excerpt: “The research on living alone versus living with others is very interesting. It turns out that people who live alone are more likely to be engaged outside the home in a specific activity whereas married couples, for example, especially with young children are much less likely to have the time and the energy to maintain and create social bonds outside the home. So, there is a little bit of counterintuitive findings there because we think of families as being most connected and integrated but basically … people are social animals, in whatever situation we live in. What matters is that we have strong bonds with other people, are we well cared for, do we have others that we care for, and do we have enough economic support to be able to live well, and the research shows that it really doesn’t matter if you live alone or not, what matters are those other factors and we need to move beyond focusing on people’s marital status and their housing status especially in terms of gender, where it’s no longer the notion that a single woman of old age—women like that we called spinsters, now we call them independent women. What matters is that people have rich social lives regardless of where they live or how they live, and that’s what the research shows.”
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HATE JOGGING? DUST INSTEAD!
A NEW UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDY OF 6,300 WOMEN(AGED 63 TO 99) SUGGESTS THAT FOR EVERY HOUR YOU SPEND TAKING CARE OF YOUR HOME, YOUR RISK OF EARLY DEATH PLUNGES 24%.
THE BEST NEWS?
LIGHTER CHORES, LIKE FOLDING LAUNDRY AND TIDYNG UP, ARE JUST AS PROTECTIVE AS TASKS THAT REQUIRE ELBOW GREASE, SUCH AS SCRUBBING THE OVEN!
NOTE:: REMEMBER TO THANK GOD FOR ALLOWING YOU TO BE ABLE TO DO HOUSEWORK TOO!!! |
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Psoriasis is a common skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells. It causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form scales and red patches that are itchy and sometimes painful.
Psoriasis is a chronic disease that often comes and goes. The main goal of treatment is to stop the skin cells from growing so quickly.
There is no cure for psoriasis, but you can manage symptoms. Lifestyle measures, such as moisturizing, quitting smoking and managing stress, may help.
Psoriasis signs and symptoms are different for everyone. Common signs and symptoms include:
- Red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales
- Small scaling spots (commonly seen in children)
- Dry, cracked skin that may bleed
- Itching, burning or soreness
- Thickened, pitted or ridged nails
- Swollen and stiff joints
Psoriasis patches can range from a few spots of dandruff-like scaling to major eruptions that cover large areas.
Most types of psoriasis go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months, then subsiding for a time or even going into complete remission.
There are several types of psoriasis. These include:
- Plaque psoriasis. The most common form, plaque psoriasis causes dry, raised, red skin lesions (plaques) covered with silvery scales. The plaques might be itchy or painful and there may be few or many. They can occur anywhere on your body, including your genitals and the soft tissue inside your mouth.
- Nail psoriasis. Psoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, abnormal nail growth and discoloration. Psoriatic nails might loosen and separate from the nail bed (onycholysis). Severe cases may cause the nail to crumble.
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Guttate psoriasis. This type primarily affects young adults and children. It's usually triggered by a bacterial infection such as strep throat. It's marked by small, water-drop-shaped, scaling lesions on your trunk, arms, legs and scalp.
The lesions are covered by a fine scale and aren't as thick as typical plaques are. You may have a single outbreak that goes away on its own, or you may have repeated episodes.
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- Inverse psoriasis. This mainly affects the skin in the armpits, in the groin, under the breasts and around the genitals. Inverse psoriasis causes smooth patches of red, inflamed skin that worsen with friction and sweating. Fungal infections may trigger this type of psoriasis.
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Pustular psoriasis. This uncommon form of psoriasis can occur in widespread patches (generalized pustular psoriasis) or in smaller areas on your hands, feet or fingertips.
It generally develops quickly, with pus-filled blisters appearing just hours after your skin becomes red and tender. The blisters may come and go frequently. Generalized pustular psoriasis can also cause fever, chills, severe itching and diarrhea.
- Erythrodermic psoriasis. The least common type of psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis can cover your entire body with a red, peeling rash that can itch or burn intensely.
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- Psoriatic arthritis. In addition to inflamed, scaly skin, psoriatic arthritis causes swollen, painful joints that are typical of arthritis. Sometimes the joint symptoms are the first or only manifestation of psoriasis or at times only nail changes are seen. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and psoriatic arthritis can affect any joint. Although the disease usually isn't as crippling as other forms of arthritis, it can cause stiffness and progressive joint damage that in the most serious cases may lead to permanent deformity.
When to see a doctor
If you suspect that you may have psoriasis, see your doctor for an examination. Also, talk to your doctor if your psoriasis:
- Causes you discomfort and pain
- Makes performing routine tasks difficult
- Causes you concern about the appearance of your skin
- Leads to joint problems, such as pain, swelling or inability to perform daily tasks
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In December, we honor the most required, yet maligned strip of cloth that’s an essential part of business attire – behold, the tie. Neckties give a man the chance to add a little spice to his classy, professional look. Let’s be honest ladies, a good lookin’ necktie speaks volumes about a man’s sense of style and even gives us a little look at his personality. So this month, give a little extra respect to the men who are professional, classy, and trendy in their favorite ties.
Tie Trivia
- Neckties originated when Croatian soldiers wore silk scarves; at the time, they were called cravats.
- $220,000. Believe it or not, that’s the price of the most expensive tie ever made. It was created by Satya Paul Design studio and contained 271 diamonds and 150 grams of gold. Talk about a class act. *insert wide eyes and jaw-dropped face here*
- There was a time in history when touching a man’s necktie was cause for a duel.
- Ties aren’t at their height of popularity anymore, but the year that they were, American’s spent over 1 billion on 100 million ties.
- You can buy a special tie that will block a 9-millimeter bullet from piercing your skin. (Hopefully, though, you don’t have to.)
- Tie History
Different versions of the tie go back at least as far as the days of the Roman Empire, where soldiers wore them for decoration or identification. The beginning of the modern necktie traces back to the Thirty Years War where Croatian mercenaries were celebrated for their cravats (see above). The French, most notably King Louis XIV, began wearing them in the mid-1600s.
In the early 1700s, a variation called the “stock” enjoyed popularity, notably among horsemen. The stock was made of leather and wrapped around the neck to help the rider hold his head up. (How crazy is that?!) Portraits of prominent soldiers such as George Washington and Civil War general William T. Sherman show them wearing versions of stocks
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The modern version of the necktie was developed during the Industrial Revolution, as more people were seeking neckwear that was comfortable and easy to put on. Colored, hand-painted neckties came into prominence after World War I.
Bow ties and ascot-type ties also enjoyed varying levels of popularity during the 19th and 20th centuries. The bow tie was developed originally as a smaller version of the cravat.
HOW TO CELEBRATE
Use #NationalTieMonth to post on social media. Guys, (or girls!) take a selfie in your favorite necktie and post a picture of yourself rocking that business-professional-with-a-little-bit-of-edgy-personality look! If you don’t know much about neckties or why they’re a staple in men’s (and sometime’s women’s) professional wear, you’re about to find out!
- HISTORY In our research, we were unable to find the founder of National Tie Month.
There are over 1,500 national days. Don’t miss a single one. Celebrate Every Day with National Day Calendar!
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THE KEY HEALTH CONCERNS THAT TYPICALLY CONCERN MEN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MEN'S HEALTH
1) JOINTS
One in every five American men reports joint pain (generally from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis), notes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A great go-to for relief is curcumin, which is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory extracted from th spice turmeric. This herbal extract offers relief for aching joints without the risk of adverse effects seen with conventional medications. But it's not just about masking discomfort. Research shows that curcumin can help rebuild joint tissue by replacing damaged cartilage with new, healthy cartilage. Aim for 499 mg of curcumin twice a day.
All areas of connective tissue in the body contain collagen. This protein plays an important role in healthy joints. Supplementing with a form called collagen hydrolysate offers joint benefits, particularly for those with osteoarthritis.
2) PROSTATE HEALTH
The PROSTATE GLAND can be the location of several health concerns, ranging from harmless-but bothersome-to-severe. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common, noncancerous prostate condition. The urinary urge and frequency caused by BPH can be vexing. Many men find sympton relief from supplements that contain saw palmetto, with research typicallly based on 320 mg of saw palmetto extract daily. Prostatitis, which also causes the symptons of frequent and need to urinate and pain with urination, can be aided by saw palmetto supplements too.
One out of every six men develops prostate cancer; it's a leading cause of cancer-related death for men, second only to lung cancer.
Lycopene, a member of the carotenoid family and a powerful antioxidant, has been shown in several studies to reduce the risk of developing or dying from prostate cancer (aim for 15mg per day). Lycopene is most abundant in tomatoes and foods made from tomatoes. Lycopene supplement absorption improves when it's taken with a meal containing a little fat.
3) HEART HEALTH
"With HEART and BLOOD VESSEL DISEASE being the NUMBER ONE (#1) likker of men, as well as a major cause of disability, it is critical that you take good care of your heart," urges Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, author of Real Cause, Real Cure.
Coenzyme Q10 is a great supplement for heart health, especially for those taking a cholesterol-lowering medication. Since these medications deplete this important nutrient-putting your cardiovascular health at risk-Dr. Teitelbaum recommends supplementing with 400 milligrams (mg) of coenzyme Q10 daily for six (6) weeks, then continuing with a maintenance dose of 200 mg daily.
4) IN THE BEDROOM
While erectile dysfunction is reported by just 5% of 40-year-olds, the numbers go up to 15 to 20 percent of 65-year-olds. Clearly there is a higher risk with age. Erectile dfsfunction can be triggered by a circulation issue, depression, anxiety, or diabetes, or it can be a side effect of a medication.
The herb gingko promotes circulation to the blood vessels that feed the brain, and that same mechanism of action is thought to boost blood flow to the penis, which would be beneficial in garden-variety erectile dysfunction . For erectile issues due to prostate surgery, this herb could also help.
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Are you building a godly marriage? Are you applying God’s wisdom in the way you interact with each other? We are told in the Bible:
“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” (Proverbs 24:3-4)
When we marry we believe that if we are both believers in God, we will build a Godly marriage. Oh, if it were only this simple!
Yes, the “chances” that we will have a Godly marriage are greater if both spouses are godly themselves. But that’s not the only determining factor. Building a godly marriage takes more than saying wedding vows and then living together. It takes determination and intentionality to live out your wedding vows, and also it takes actually living them out.
The Bible says in James 1:22: “Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
Principles for Building a Godly Marriage
What we’ve found to be true is that the principles for building and living out a Godly marriage are the principles for loving, as God talks about all throughout the Bible. But you have to actually apply what God says in His Word for them to work. God, whose very name means LOVE, can teach you how to love each other and build a Godly marriage. But you need to call upon Him to help you. And then you need to apply what He tells you to do. That’s when your house WILL be filled with “knowledge” and “rare and beautiful treasures” as it tells us in Proverbs 24.
But it won’t be easy —especially in the same way we thought it would be before we married.
For some reason so many of us think that we will glide into marriage with ease. (Sadly Steve and I fell into this same trap.) After-all, if we love each other, and we’re both Christians before we marry —won’t our love just grow stronger as the years progress? That would make sense in theory —sure! But in reality it’s much more difficult.
It’s like what Dr Ed Wheat spoke of in his book, Secret Choices.He writes:
“It has been said that marriage presents one of the most difficult personal problems in life. That is because the most emotional and romantic of all human dreams has to be consolidated into an ordinary working relationship. Many of us would agree. And yet the statement is not precisely true, for marriage is no ordinary relationship.
“God designed it to be the ideal partnership in which each partner supports and complements the other. It’s a partnership, which is continually renewed and refreshed by the presence and power of love.”
Building a Godly marriage is about being partners and working through the many issues that come up with intentionality and Holy determination and perseverance. To do that, we must be dispensers of grace and mercy. It’s the same kind of grace and mercy we want from God. And in return, we are to apply this grace to each other in marital partnership.
There’s one thing about marriage that’s for sure: “At prime moments, God will use your marriage to show you how to love the unlovely.” (Dennis Rainey) It’s amazing how “unlovely” your spouse can appear to be at times.Uniting, Despite Differences
It’s like what Bridgette Dunk, from GTO Ministries said,
“Marriage is a union of two individuals who have come together from different families. Each spouse comes with a different set of expectations concerning marriage. For this reason, it has its challenges. Both spouses have been shaped by positive and negative experiences within their own childhood homes.
“Because of this, each has a predetermined idea about how conflict should be handled, the value of money management, religion, children, and what it means to love someone.”
Again, it will take applying the principles laid out in the Bible to learn how to do that to build a Godly marriage. And it will take hard work and determination. It’s like what Dr Steve Stephens said in his book, Marriage: Experiencing the Best.He wrote:
“Many of us grew up with Hollywood fantasy that once married you automatically live happily ever after. Wonderful relationships should just happen, shouldn’t they? If relating is too much work, it’s not worth it. Tony Campolo writes, ‘Love becomes nonexistent and marriages collapse primarily because most people don’t work hard enough to create love and build marital relationships.’
“We fail to realize that things of value cost us time and energy. Marriages are demanding and draining. Good marriages don’t come easily.”Making the Necessary Repairs
He also said, (with which we also whole-heartedly agree):
“It’s a sad state of affairs when we take better care of our cars and houses than we do our marriages. We change the oil, fill the tank, check the tires, and periodically tune up our cars. We change light bulbs, wash windows, paint walls, unplug toilets, and re-roof our houses. But what do we do to maintain our marriage?
“The truth is, more damage is done than repairs are made. How important is your marriage? Is it more important to you than your car or your home? Are you willing to put in the time and energy and whatever else it takes to prove to your partner how valuable the relationship truly is to you?”
So, what it comes to, if you want to build a Godly marriage, there are some things you need to do.They are:
1. Read and apply the principles for loving, as outlined throughout the Bible.
2. Ask God, whose very name means LOVE, to teach you how to truly love your spouse. This is not done with human love, but with a Godly, Christ-honoring love (which won’t come naturally).
3. Live in partnership throughout your marriage with each other and with God.
4. Realize that you have entered into a union, blessed by God, with someone who is very different from you. (You are probably very different from who they thought you were also.) But still, you determine to persevere through whatever circumstances you find yourselves in.
5. Know that it will cost you time, energy and that it won’t come easily.
6. Come to terms with the fact that anything of value will take cost you something. And because marriage is something that God values and you should too (as you live in covenant with God and your spouse), it will be worth it all for your sakes and for the sake of God’s Kingdom work.
7. “Consider it pure joy, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:2-4)In your marriage relationship, “May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance“ (2 Thessalonians 3:5) |
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Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer arises when cells in the pancreas, a glandular organ behind the stomach, begin to multiply out of control and form a mass. These cancerous cells have the ability to invade other parts of the body. There are a number of types of pancreatic cancer. The most common, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, accounts for about 85% of cases, and the term "pancreatic cancer" is sometimes used to refer only to that type. These adenocarcinomas start within the part of the pancreas which makes digestive enzymes. Several other types of cancer, which collectively represent the majority of the non-adenocarcinomas, can also arise from these cells. One to two percent of cases of pancreatic cancer are neuroendocrine tumors, which arise from the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas. These are generally less aggressive than pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
Signs and symptoms of the most common form of pancreatic cancer may include yellow skin, abdominal or back pain, unexplained weight loss, light-colored stools, dark urine and loss of appetite. There are usually no symptoms in the disease's early stages, and symptoms that are specific enough to suggest pancreatic cancer typically do not develop until the disease has reached an advanced stage. By the time of diagnosis, pancreatic cancer has often spread to other parts of the body. Pancreatic cancer rarely occurs before the age of 40, and more than half of cases of pancreatic adenocarcinoma occur in those over 70. Risk factors for pancreatic cancer include tobacco smoking, obesity, diabetes, and certain rare genetic conditions. About 25% of cases are linked to smoking, and 5–10% are linked to inherited genes. Pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed by a combination of medical imaging techniques such as ultrasound or computed tomography, blood tests, and examination of tissue samples (biopsy). The disease is divided into stages, from early (stage I) to late (stage IV). Screening the general population has not been found to be effective.
The risk of developing pancreatic cancer is lower among non-smokers, and people who maintain a healthy weight and limit their consumption of red or processed meat. A smoker's chance of developing the disease decreases if they stop smoking, and almost returns to that of the rest of the population after 20 years. Pancreatic cancer can be treated with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, palliative care, or a combination of these. Treatment options are partly based on the cancer stage. Surgery is the only treatment that can cure pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and may also be done to improve quality of life without the potential for cure. Pain management and medications to improve digestion are sometimes needed. Early palliative care is recommended even for those receiving treatment that aims for a cure.
In 2015, pancreatic cancers of all types resulted in 411,600 deaths globally.Pancreatic cancer is the fifth most common cause of death from cancer in the United Kingdom, and the fourth most common in the United States. The disease occurs most often in the developed world, where about 70% of the new cases in 2012 originated. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma typically has a very poor prognosis: after diagnosis, 25% of people survive one year and 5% live for five years. For cancers diagnosed early, the five-year survival rate rises to about 20%. Neuroendocrine cancers have better outcomes; at five years from diagnosis, 65% of those diagnosed are living, though survival varies considerably depending on the type of tumor. The many types of pancreatic cancer can be divided into two general groups. The vast majority of cases (about 95%) occur in the part of the pancreas which produces digestive enzymes, known as the exocrine component. There are several sub-types of exocrine pancreatic cancers, but their diagnosis and treatment have much in common. The small minority of cancers that arise in the hormone-producing (endocrine) tissue of the pancreas have different clinical characteristics and are called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, sometimes abbreviated as "PanNETs". Both groups occur mainly (but not exclusively) in people over 40, and are slightly more common in men, but some rare sub-types mainly occur in women or children.
Since pancreatic cancer usually does not cause recognizable symptoms in its early stages, the disease is typically not diagnosed until it has spread beyond the pancreas itself. This is one of the main reasons for the generally poor survival rates. Exceptions to this are the functioning PanNETs, where over-production of various active hormones can give rise to symptoms (which depend on the type of hormone).
Bearing in mind that the disease is rarely diagnosed before the age of 40, common symptoms of pancreatic adenocarcinoma occurring before diagnosis include:
- Pain in the upper abdomen or back, often spreading from around the stomach to the back. The location of the pain can indicate the part of the pancreas where a tumor is located. The pain may be worse at night and may increase over time to become severe and unremitting. It may be slightly relieved by bending forward. In the UK, about half of new cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed following a visit to a hospital emergency department for pain or jaundice. In up to two-thirds of people abdominal pain is the main symptom, for 46% of the total accompanied by jaundice, with 13% having jaundice without pain.
- Jaundice, a yellow tint to the whites of the eyes or skin, with or without pain, and possibly in combination with darkened urine. This results when a cancer in the head of the pancreas obstructs the common bile duct as it runs through the pancreas.
- Unexplained weight loss, either from loss of appetite, or loss of exocrine function resulting in poor digestion.
- The tumor may compress neighboring organs, disrupting digestive processes and making it difficult for the stomach to empty, which may cause nausea and a feeling of fullness. The undigested fat leads to foul-smelling, fatty feces that are difficult to flush away. Constipation is common.
- At least 50% of people with pancreatic adenocarcinoma have diabetes at the time of diagnosis. While long-standing diabetes is a known risk factor for pancreatic cancer (see Risk factors), the cancer can itself cause diabetes, in which case recent onset of diabetes could be considered an early sign of the disease. People over 50 who develop diabetes have eight times the usual risk of developing pancreatic adenocarcinoma within three years, after which the relative risk declines.
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We all know who vegetarians are. Vegetarians are people who do not consume meat, poultry and sea food. Many vegetarians also abstain from consuming or using by-products of animal slaughter such as eating eggs or even wearing leather belts or leather shoes.There are certain extreme vegetarians who even abstain from consuming honey. Vegetarianism is a good thing. There is no doubt about it. The reason many people become vegetarians is because they see animals as beings which also have life. They therefore don’t see the reason why animals should be killed in order for us to enjoy.
What are the importance of being a vegetarian?
- Vegetarianism has so many benefits to the individual and society at large. One of the major importance of being a vegetarian is the fact that a vegetarian diet has lots of health benefits. Scientific studies have shown that people who live on a proper vegetarian diet tend to live longer than those who eat meat. Recently, the Loma Linda University conducted a major study into the link between longevity and being a vegetarian. At the end of the research, researchers found out that vegetarians live between seven and fifteen years longer than people who eat meat regularly.
- Another importance of a vegetarian diet is that it can significantly help in the fight against obesity and cardio-vascular diseases.
- Vegetarians also rarely suffer from cancer, hypertension and constipation as compared with regular meat eaters.
- Since vegetables and fruits contain a significant amount of antioxidants and nutrients that help protect the heart, it goes without saying that a proper vegetarian diet helps the body significantly.
- Another very important benefit we derive from vegetarianism is the fact that vegetarianism can save the planet in the sense that the mass production of meat for human consumption damages our environment. According to a research, about 70 percent of all grain crops grown in the United States is used for feeding animals for the sole purpose of consuming their meat. Research has shown that animal farming is not environmental friendly as it helps in generating high amounts of nitrous oxide and methane which are not good for the health of this planet we live in. Science tells us that excessive amounts of nitrous oxide and methane in the atmosphere contributes immensely to global warming.
- Another good reason why you should become a vegetarian is because it is cheaper. Believe it or not but a vegetarian diet is quite cheaper than the meat diet. Imagine how much meat and chicken cost these days? Just compare the price of buying vegetables and fruits with that of buying fish and meat.
The above are some of the major importance of vegetarianism. As you can see from the above, the health benefits of vegetarianism are immense. What are you waiting for? Try a vegetarian diet and make this world a better place for yourself and others.
- NOTE: The writer of this article is not a vegetarian but is hoping to to become one soon.
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Vanessa Bell Armstrong Biography
Born Vanessa Bell on October 2, 1953, in Detroit, MI; daughter of Jesse Bell, a minister; married with five children. Addresses: Record company--BMG Entertainment/Verity Records, 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, Phone: (212) 930-4000.
Singer Vanessa Bell Armstrong has been praised for her R&B-flavored contemporary gospel music and has met with success in both the gospel and secular realms. She has often been compared with another Detroit native, Aretha Franklin. At times, Armstrong has stretched so far afield of "traditional" gospel music that in the 1980s she was at times considered too contemporary for gospel. Billboard , in a 1998 review of Desire Of My Heart--"Live," wrote, "A lot has changed [since 1988] and Armstrong has stood her ground, emerging with a work that is the perfect summation of gospel's rich history and its cutting-edge presence in the mix of today's R&B music.... It took a while, but the world seems to be catching up to Armstrong."
Vanessa Bell was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 2, 1953. She was raised in the Church of God in Christ, a denomination that had nurtured other gospel greats such as BeBe and CeCe Winans, Andre Crouch, Edwin, Walter and Tramaine Hawkins, and others. In 1957, when she was four years old, Vanessa began traveling with her mother singing in various churches in the Detroit area, singing. It was clear even at that young age that she had both remarkable stage presence and the vocal control of someone considerably older.
In 1966, when she was thirteen years old, Vanessa was discovered by Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Clark became her mentor. She began traveling with Clark, singing in her various choirs and sharing the stage with such gospel titans as Rev. James Cleveland, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, the Clark Sisters, and the Winans. Other early influences include Marion Williams, Mahalia Jackson, Inez Andrews, and Aretha Franklin. Armstrong's first recording experience was an appearance on Donald O'Connor's 1981 release, Bring Back Birdie. Her own recording career began in 1984 when, at the age of 31, she signed with the Onyx label and released Peace Be Still.
Career Took Off
In 1987 Armstrong's career took off in earnest. She beat out stiff competition--including the likes of Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle--for the chance to record the theme song for the popular television sit-com Amen. Armstrong had her Broadway debut in 1987, captivating audiences in the musical Don't Get God Started. She made a guest appearance on Tom Jones' Move Closer .
When she signed with Jive Records in 1987, Armstrong began a period of prolific recording activity. Her eponymous album, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, released in 1987, yielded the crossover R&B hit, "You Bring Out the Best in Me". Her 1990 release, Wonderful One, featured a duet, entitled, "True Love Never Fails," with Jive label-mate jazz guitarist Jonathan Butler. The track was also included on Butler's acclaimed More Than Friends album. In 1990, Jive released a CD of Armstrong's greatest hits album along with the highly praised Truth About Christmas . In 1991 Chosen was released.
The multi-talented Armstrong branched out even further afield of gospel music in the late 1980s when she appeared with Oprah Winfrey in the Women of Brewster Place, a made-for-TV movie which enjoyed widespread critical acclaim. Armstrong continued her brisk recording pace; she released Something On The Inside i n 1993 The Secret is Out in 1995, and her first live album, Desire of My Heart: "Live" in 1998. Armstrong was a featured guest on the 1995 compilation release A Tribute to Rosa Parks, and on two John P. Kee CDs, the 1994 release, Color Blind,and the 1995 release, Stand.
Continual Spiritual and Artistic Growth
Armstrong has continually expanded her horizons and her audience, performing on Broadway and releasing eclectic, contemporary albums such as Truth About Christmas, Something on the Inside, and The Secret is Out. Mainstream entertainment and her music has been praised figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Anita Baker, Luther Vandross, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Tisha Campbell; artists such as Sandra Crouch and Donna McElroy have found musical guidance and inspiration in Armstrong's music and career.
Desire of My Heart--"Live," released in 1998 on the Verity label, was recorded in Detroit's Perfecting Church, and accompanied by a live video shot during the recording session. The recording shows the spiritual and artistic growth Armstrong has undergone over the course of her career. Its title track was the first song she wrote herself. And while recording the album, Armstrong reconfirmed her life's desire, above all else, to please God. Armstrong was the record's co-producer, also a first for her.
She decided to release a live recording for two reasons: her fans had wanted one for some time, and Armstrong felt it would be a new challenge. Recording in a studio afforded her a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere; the live CD brought Armstrong's fans into the recording process and reproduced the concert experience. The CD was something of a family affair--her father, Elder Jesse Bell, contributed the track "Labor In Vain." Joining Armstrong on the live recording were the Perfected Praise Choir; Perfecting Church pastor Marvin Winans sang with Armstrong and the choir on the powerhouse track "He Is Lord."
An Enduring Classic
Armstrong's career has flourished throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and gives every indication that she will continue to challenge herself and delight listeners. Billboard 's gospel reviewer brimmed with praise for the live CD, calling it "an enduring classic." Darren K. Greggs of Love Express wrote, "It's always a pleasure to see someone continue to grow in their ministry, and that's just what sister Vanessa Bell Armstrong appears to have done. The evidence is manifested in ... Desire of My Heart--Live. Each song on this one is powerful and displays the talent that sister Vanessa returns to God in his service."
Whether singing urban contemporary ballads, secular material, powerhouse gospel tracks, or television theme songs, Broadway hits, or forging into completely new territory, Vanessa Bell Armstrong will continue to astound her fans and to test the limits of her seemingly boundless talent.
by B. Kimberly Taylor
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Vanessa Bell Armstrong's Career
Began singing in various Detroit area churches at the age of four; discovered at the age of thirteen by Dr. Mattie Moss Clark; sang with gospel performers such as Rev. James Cleveland, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, the Clark Sisters, and the Winans as a teenager; appeared on Donald O'Connor's 1981 release, Bring Back Birdie; released Peace Be Still in 1984; released Vanessa Bell Armstrong album in 1987; recorded the theme for the television sitcom Amen in 1987; appeared in the Broadway musical Don't Get God Started in 1987; appeared on Tom Jones' Move Closer in 1988; released Wonderful One in 1990; released Greatest Hits and The Truth About Christmas in 1990; released Chosen in 1991; released Something On The Inside in 1993; released The Secret is Out in 1995; released Desire of My Heart: Live in Detroit in 1998; featured on the 1995 compilation A Tribute to Rosa Parks, on John P. Kee's 1994 release, Color Blind, and on Kee's 1995 release, Stand.
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What is Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the rectum or colon. Both of these organs are in the lower portion of your digestive system. The colon is also known as the large intestine. The rectum is at the end of the colon.
The American Cancer Society estimates 1 in 22 men and 1 in 24 women will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime.
Your doctor may use staging as a guideline to figure out how far along the cancer is. It’s important for your doctor to know the stage of the cancer so they can come up with the best treatment plan for you and give you an estimate of your long-term outlook.
Stage 1 colorectal cancer is the earliest stage. The stages progress up to stage 4, which is the most advanced stage. Here are the stages of colorectal cancer:
- Stage 1. The cancer has penetrated the lining, or mucosa, of the colon or rectum but hasn’t spread to the organ walls.
- Stage 2. The cancer has spread to the walls of the colon or rectum but hasn’t affected the lymph nodes or nearby tissues yet.
- Stage 3. The cancer has moved to the lymph nodes but not to other parts of the body yet. Usually, one to three lymph nodes are involved at this stage.
- Stage 4. The cancer has spread to other distant organs, such as the liver or lungs.
What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer may not present any symptoms, especially in the early stages. If you do experience symptoms during the early stages, they may include:
- constipation
- diarrhea
- changes in stool color
- changes in stool shape, such as narrowed stool
- blood in the stool
- bleeding from the rectum
- excessive gas
- abdominal cramps
- abdominal pain
If you notice any of these symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss getting a colon cancer screening.
Stage 3 or 4 symptoms (late stage symptoms)
Colorectal cancer symptoms are more noticeable in the late stages (stages 3 and 4). In addition to the above symptoms, you might also experience:
- excessive fatigue
- unexplained weakness
- unintentional weight loss
- changes in your stool that last longer than a month
- feeling like your bowels don’t completely empty
- vomiting
If colon cancer spreads to other parts of your body, you may also experience:
- jaundice (yellow eyes and skin)
- swelling in hands or feet
- breathing difficulties
- chronic headaches
- blurry vision
- bone fractures
Types of colorectal cancer
While colorectal cancer sounds clear-cut, there’s actually more than one type of cancer. Such differences have to do with the types of cells that turn cancerous as well as where they form.
The most common type of colon cancer starts from adenocarcinomas. According to the American Cancer Society, adenocarcinomas make up 96 percent of all colon cancer cases. Unless your doctor specifies otherwise, your colon cancer is likely this type. Adenocarcinomas form within mucus cells in either the colon or rectum.
Less commonly, colorectal cancers are caused from other types of tumors, such as:
- lymphomas, which can form in lymph nodes or in the colon first
- carcinoids, which start in hormone-making cells within your intestines
- sarcomas, which form in soft tissues such as muscles in the colon
- gastrointestinal stromal tumors, which can start off as benign and then become cancerous (These usually form in the digestive tract, but rarely in the colon.)
What causes colorectal cancer?
Researchers are still studying the causes of colorectal cancer. While there’s a growing list of risk factors, they act alone or in combination to increase one’s risk for developing colorectal cancer.
Precancerous growths
Abnormal cells accumulate in the lining of the colon, forming polyps. These are small, benign growths. Removing these growths through surgery is a common preventive method. Untreated polyps can become cancerous.
Gene mutations
Sometimes colorectal cancer occurs in family members. This is due to a gene mutation that passes from parent to child. These mutations don’t guarantee you’ll develop colorectal cancer, but they do increase your chances.
Who’s at risk for colorectal cancer?
There are some factors that may increase your risk of developing colorectal cancer:
Unavoidable factors
Some factors that increase your risk of developing colorectal cancer are unavoidable and can’t be changed. Age is one of them. Your chances of developing this cancer increase after you reach the age of 50.
Some other unavoidable risk factors are:
- a prior history of colon polyps
- a prior history of bowel diseases
- a family history of colorectal cancer
- having a genetic syndrome, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
- being of Eastern European Jewish or African descent
Avoidable factors
Other risk factors are avoidable. This means you can change them to decrease your risk of developing colorectal cancer. Avoidable risk factors include:
- being overweight or obese
- smoking
- heavy drinking of alcohol
- having type 2 diabetes
- having a sedentary lifestyle
- consuming a diet high in processed foods or red meats
How is colorectal cancer diagnosed?
An early diagnosis of colorectal cancer gives you the best chance of curing it.
Your doctor will start by getting information about your medical and family history. They’ll also perform a physical exam. They may press on your abdomen or perform a rectal exam to determine the presence of lumps or polyps.
Blood testing
Your doctor may run some blood tests to get a better idea of what’s causing your symptoms. Though there’s no blood test that specifically checks for colorectal cancer, liver function testsand complete blood count tests can rule out other diseases and disorders.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy involves the use of a long tube with a small, attached camera. This procedure allows your doctor to see inside your colon and rectum to check for anything unusual.
During a colonoscopy, your doctor can also remove tissue from abnormal areas. These tissue samples can then be sent to a laboratory for analysis.
X-ray
Your doctor may order an X-ray using a radioactive contrast solution that contains the metallic element barium. Your doctor will insert this liquid into your bowels through the use of an enema. Once in place, the barium solution coats the lining of the colon. This helps improve the quality of the X-ray images.
CT scan
CT scans provide your doctor with a detailed image of your colon. When used in diagnosing colorectal cancer, another name for a CT scan is a virtual colonoscopy.
What are the treatment options for colorectal cancer?
Treatment of colorectal cancer depends on a variety of factors. The state of your overall health and the stage of your colorectal cancer will help your doctor create a treatment plan.
Surgery
In the earliest stages of colorectal cancer, it might be possible for your surgeon to remove cancerous polyps through surgery. If the polyp hasn’t attached to the wall of the bowels, you’ll likely have an excellent outlook.
If your cancer has spread into your bowel walls, your surgeon may need to remove a portion of the colon or rectum, along with any neighboring lymph nodes. If at all possible, your surgeon will reattach the remaining healthy portion of the colon to the rectum.
If this isn’t possible, they may perform a colostomy. This involves creating an opening in the abdominal wall for the removal of waste. A colostomy may be temporary or permanent.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. In the case of colorectal cancer, chemotherapy is a common treatment after surgery to destroy any remaining cancerous cells. Chemotherapy also controls the growth of tumors.
While chemotherapy provides some symptom relief in late-stage cancer, it often comes with side effects that need to be controlled with additional medication.
Radiation
Radiation uses a powerful beam of energy, similar to that used in X-rays, to target and destroy cancerous cells before and after surgery. Radiation therapy commonly occurs alongside chemotherapy.
Medication
In September 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the drug regorafenib (Stivarga) to treat metastatic, or late-stage, colorectal cancer that doesn’t respond to other types of treatment and has spread to other parts of the body. This drug works by blocking enzymes that promote the growth of cancer cells.
Prognosis
Having a colorectal cancer diagnosis can be frightening, but the fact is that this type of cancer is extremely treatable, especially when caught early.
Treatment measures have also come a long way for more advanced cases of colon cancer. According to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, the average survival rate for stage 4 colon cancer is around 30 months. This is up from the 6 to 8 months that was the average during the 1990s.
At the same time, doctors are now seeing colon cancer in younger patients. This is likely due to poor lifestyle choices that are more common than decades earlier. The American Cancer Society says that, while colon cancer deaths have decreased overall, related deaths in patients younger than 55 have increased 1 percent per year between 2007 and 2016.
Prevention
Certain risk factors for colon cancer, such as family history and age, aren’t preventable. However, lifestyle factors that may contribute colorectal cancer are preventable, and may help reduce your overall risk of developing this disease.
You can take steps now to reduce your risk by:
- decreasing the amount of red meat you eat
- avoiding processed meats, such as hot dogs and deli meats
- eating more plant-based foods
- decreasing dietary fat in your diet
- exercising daily
- losing weight, if your doctor recommends it
- quitting smoking
- reducing alcohol consumption
- decreasing stress
- controlling preexisting diabetes
Another preventive measure is to make sure you get a colonoscopy after the age of 50 — even if you don’t have risk factors for colon cancer. The earlier the cancer is detected, the better the outcome.
What’s the long-term outlook?
When it’s caught early, colorectal cancer is treatable and often curable. With early detection, most people live at least another five years after diagnosis. If the cancer doesn’t return in that time, you’re considered cured, especially if you’re in the first three stages of the disease.
FEEDBACK: Medically reviewed by Christina Chun, MPH on February 7, 2019 — Written by Carmella Wint and Jennifer Nelson |
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Anxiety, fear, and worry are just a few of the emotions that parents and caregivers may be grappling with right now. As many school districts are preparing for the return of the school year, and some have already returned, many of us are pondering what exactly will the 2021-2022 academic school year look like, especially in the midst of a worldwide pandemic?
The answer is that the response for your child will vary because the governance of school districts is localized. Most school districts are governed by school boards.
The boards are comprised of elected officials who engage in shared governance in determining the overall operations of a district. Working in tandem with the district’s superintendent, they make decisions that directly impact your child’s education.
Understandably, the nuances of a school district’s decision-making process can be quite a bit of information for parents to digest. So, what’s a parent to do?Stay Informed
Local school boards often rely upon the information provided to them at the local, state and federal levels. Because of this, there is no uniform approach to how school districts are handling the COVID crisis. In many areas, the local department of health monitors local COVID cases.
Using different metrics such as positivity rates over a period of time, death rates, and/or case spikes, local health officials are often able to hone in on transmission rates at a granular level, including by zip code.
By staying informed about school board meetings—many of which are virtual—and staying abreast of pubic briefings and press conferences, you will know, in a timely manner, what decisions are being made by your district.The only way to be absolutely sure in what direction your district is going is to be actively involved.Focus on Data
The nature of the pandemic and how organizations like the CDC and the NIH are responding to it, changes almost daily. For example, it was confirmed that young children are more susceptible to the virus than was originally reported.
A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics indicates that there has been a 90 percent increase in COVID-19 cases among children over the last 4 weeks.
As information changes, you need to be prepared. Honing in on what’s going on both locally and nationally will allow you to make a decision that is best for your child, especially if you live in a district where parents are allowed to make a choice about the type of learning platform that will be used.As you are making a decision about what is best for your child, ask questions about sanitization, PPE for students, teachers and staff and contingency plans if someone in the district tests positive.
Know Your Rights
The reality is that none of us could have foreseen or truly prepared for COVID-19. As it relates to the new school year, some families will have access to academic pods, tutors and/or nannies to assist with whatever educational system is in place.
Others may find that e-learning or hybrid learning can create a hardship, especially if remote work is not an option for a parent. Others may find that either due to their underlining health conditions or those of a child, sending a child ‘back’ to school is simply not a viable option. |
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Bullying Prevention
Every October, schools and organizations across the country join STOMP Out Bullying™ in observing National Bullying Prevention Month. The goal: encourage communities to work together to stop bullying and cyberbullying by increasing awareness of the prevalence and impact of bullying on all children of all ages.
A MONTH OF ANTI-BULLYING ACTIVITIES!
A MONTH OF ACTION!
Monday, October 1st 2018 #BlueUp
Anti-bullying activities include STOMP Out Bullying™'s signature campaign World Day of Bullying Prevention™ on the first Monday of every NOVEMBER -- this year on Monday, November 1st. Watch for our public service announcements by featured celebrities!
This is your chance to make bullying prevention heard around the world!
You can begin to change the culture by putting an end to Bullying and Cyberbullying!
The Week of November 8th Make friends with someone you don’t know at school
If you've ever been isolated from others at school or you were new at school and it took time to make friends, you know what it feels like to be left out. Or even if you were never isolated, imagine how it would feel.
Make friends with someone at school who you don't know. You probably wish someone had done that for you.
Be a leader. Take action and don't let anyone at school be in isolation.
Challenge Others To Be Kind
Make kindness go viral with an act of kindness and challenge friends and classmates to pay it forward with their acts of kindness. Make a video of everyone doing acts of kindness and submit it. We'll add it to our website.
November 11th is National Coming Out Day
STAND UP for Others
When you see someone being bullied, be brave and STAND UP for them. Bullies have been known to back off when others stand up for victims.
If you don't feel safe get the help of an adult immediately. Be part of the solution -- not the problem!
It's a time to see everyone's differences and celebrate their similarities: Whether students are LGBT, African American, Asian, Muslim, AAPI,of Tribal descent or disabled ...make friends.
Students can participate by
- Creating positive messages on post-its and handing them out to students at school
- Hold a "kindness" dance at school
- Creating anti-bullying videos and sharing them on the STOMP Out Bullying site
- Sharing inspirational stories on the STOMP Out Bullying site
- Create a kindness dance flash mob at school or in your community. Make a video of it and send it to us. We'll share it on our web site.
- The Week of October 22nd Week of Inclusion
- Don't let anyone at school eat alone in the cafeteria or on a school field trip. Make it the week of #NOONEEATSALONE
- Include other students in school activities
- Include other students in after school activities
- Invite someone you don't now that well to sit next to you on the bus. Learn about each other.
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At one point or another each of us has felt insecure, or stressed out, or alone. It is important to remind our friends and classmates that we are all in it together and we are there to listen and support each other. Use the hashtag #HereForYou on social media to let your classmates know that they have your support and a person to reach out to if they ever need to talk.
- The Week of November 29th Start the Week With Conversations Amongst Your Peers
This is your month to take leadership at your school and carry it through all-year-round!
We look forward to hearing about your student led activities during National Bullying Prevention Awareness month.
The more awareness that is created during the month of October -- and all year round, you are one step closer to putting an end to bullying!
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HIKING SAFETY: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO STAY SAFE ON THE TRAILS
It is not hard to figure out why hiking is such a desirable pastime. Some hiking trails run across state lines and cover a country's most beautiful natural spots. Most people already know that hiking comes with great physical demands like walking for hours with a backpack of heavy supplies. Carrying a heavy load and walking for miles in an open territory are reasons why hikers should learn how to stay safe during their treks. This safety guide teaches new and experienced hikers about common mistakes that hikers make, tips they should follow both before and during a hike, hiking guidelines for families, and advice on what to do after a hike. Hikers must prepare themselves well by familiarizing themselves with most of the hazards and safety tips involved so they can hike successfully.
Common Mistakes Made on the Trails
A mistake has the power to bring minor discomfort to hikers or it can cost them their lives. Many outdoor adventurers make mistakes but the greatest and most experienced ones will learn from their mishaps or prevent them altogether. Common hiking mistakes happen from simple carelessness like choosing the wrong path or not bringing a map. With a single mistake, hikers can lose many hours if they get hopelessly lost or even lose thousands of dollars if they lose valuable safety equipment. The best hikers will know how to avoid typical mistakes that are committed every day on the trail.
- Backcountry Mistakes – The common mistakes that hikers make when trekking in the backcountry which they can easily avoid with the right planning and preparation.
- Avoid Common Hiking Mishaps – A summary of the 10 common hiking errors that hikers make because of various reasons like not wearing the right clothing or overestimating their physical abilities.
- The Wrong Way: Top 52 Hiker Mistakes – A broad list of the 52 most frequently committed hiker mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
- 7 Common Hiking Mistakes to Avoid – Seven common hiking mistakes that amateur and expert hikers can avoid with proper knowledge and preparation.
Before Going on the Hike
Hiking is a fun, healthy, and affordable activity that is open to anyone. Anyone can get the most out of hiking and remain safe at the same time. Several outdoor organizations promote a list known as the Ten Essentials that lists important hiking equipment. Some basic outdoor survival items include a compass, map, lighter, water, food, and weather gear. Other useful tips for hikers include informing family or friends about a trip, taking a cell phone, and gaining knowledge about possible natural dangers. Hikers should know about the location they want to visit, use any outdoor experience, and take advantage of their common sense. Long-distance hiking will increase the risks of dehydration, fatigue, hazardous water crossings, hypothermia, insect-borne diseases contractions, and animal attacks. Remaining aware and prepared in addition to planning ahead are the main ways that hikers can prevent disasters from happening.
- Gear Up: Preparing for a Hike – A quick overview of the right equipment, including shoes and clothing, that are needed for a successful hike.
- 10 Hiking Essentials – A list of the 10 hiking essentials that hikers should know about if they plan to travel during the day or camp overnight.
- Prepare for the Worst: Wilderness Survival and Safety – Information that teaches hikers how to prepare for the worst even after they have planned a hike thoroughly. Hikers should pay attention to significant factors like weather, health, and trail conditions.
- Day Hike Planning Checklist – A checklist for hiking essentials and a first aid kit for people who want to embark on day hikes.
During the Hike
Preparing for a hiking trip well beforehand is the most important step for hikers. When they travel into unknown territories, they should know exactly what they are getting themselves into and take the highest precautions. Hikers are encouraged to have companions since they will be traveling a long distance on foot and the outdoors will make them very open to harm. One tip is that hikers who plan to camp should not do so within a half-mile of a road or tell strangers where they intend to travel. Also, hikers should remain on marked trails so they can reduce their chances of getting lost. Evidently, adventurers must follow their instincts and use their best judgment.
Hiking Safety for Families
A family hiking trek can bring people closer together, promote physical fitness, and encourage children to enjoy nature. Different members of a family will have different physical abilities when it comes to hiking long distances. The distance, environment, elevation, and weather are a few factors that should be tolerable for the group as a whole. Additionally, children are more sensitive than adults and tend to get bored or distracted more easily, so there are specific guidelines that will keep them safe. For instance, small children should stay close to adults so they are less likely to be attacked by animals. These young and inexperienced hikers will have greater problems with fatigue or dehydration, so a hiking group may have to stop an excursion entirely instead of struggle to finish it.
After the Hike
Hiking can take a physical toll on many hikers who come from all fitness backgrounds and experience levels. Hikers should pay attention to negative body signs so they do not go beyond their limits. Even though conditioning will make hikers last longer on the trails, resting is just as important. Hikers who have become injured should not take their pain lightly and should obtain proper medical help. Hikers who are just sore should take the time to relax or massage their uncomfortable areas. In addition to monitoring health, monitoring progress is a task that involves writing updates about hiking goals, health, and experiences. Hikers should also review important hiking tips like the Hiker Responsibility Code on a routine basis.
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#1 Tent Size
A tent is certainly one of the top 10 things you need for camping, and an important camping essential that you need to get right. The reason I say this is because if you choose a tent small enough to only roll your sleeping bag, you’ll compromise on extra room to keep your stuff in.Having said this, tent size isn’t much of an issue if you’re going on a weekend getaway camping trip. However, if you’re backpacking around the world, you’ll definitely want to safe weight by choosing a small tent.
#2 Navigation Aid
A navigational aid such as a compass, map or GPS may not seem necessary when camping in well known areas.
However, if you’re planning to do backcountry or wilderness camping (even for two days), you’re going to need at least one of these (preferably all three).The GPS (Global Positioning System) is one of the greatest breakthroughs in navigational systems, but it isn’t the most reliable or the best navigation aid to take with you camping.
A map and compass are the most popular and most reliable navigational aids out there, if you know how to use them (yes, believe it or not, 90% of campers that end up getting lost had a map and a compass but couldn’t find their way!)
#3 Camping Stove
A camping stove is most definitely on the list of top 10 things you need for camping.
There are many different types of camping stoves to choose from such as a multi or single-burner gas canister stoves, spirit burner stoves and solid fuel stoves, so choosing the right camping stove and fuel type is most important!Gas canisters, though expensive and bulky, are very convenient for long camping trips, while spirit burners and solid fuel stoves are inexpensive and great for short camping trips.
#4 Camping Utensils Set
A good set of utensils are undoubtedly one of the top camping essentials in a piece of camping equipment, which is why is why on the list of the top 10 things you need for camping.
You’ll find a large range and variety of camping utensils on the market that range from cast iron utensils and ultra-light utensils, to plastic ones.Which type of camping utensils you choose from will depend on you, but as a general rule of thumb, if you’re going on a weekend camping trip, plastic utensils work great!
Whatever you choose, make sure you include cups, plates, corkscrew, can opener, spoons, knifes, and forks.
#5 Backpack
The backpack you choose for your camping trip is most definitely one of the top 10 things you need for camping, so don’t overlook this area!
If you’re going on a short camping trip it may not matter as much, but if you’re planning camping for longer than two weeks, the size and quality of your backpack is crucial.A cheap backpack which isn’t design for heavy items will almost certainly split (trust me, the last thing you need is a split backpack in Alaska in the middle of winter!).
The type of backpack is very important too! It’s generally accepted that a backpack with an external frame on the outside of the backpack is best since you’ll be able to use it as a storage area for stuff like your dirty laundry.
The size of the backpack is also very important since you’ll be carrying your tent, cooking stove, food, water, clothes, etc.
As a general rule of thumb, if you’re planning to go camping for longer than 10 days, you’ll need either an 80 or 100 litre backpack. If it’s only for a couple of days, you can get away with a 50 litre one.
#6 Sleeping Bag & Pad
You won’t enjoy camping without a proper sleeping bag (this is especially true if you’re planning to go camping during the cold months).
Besides the fact that you could freeze to death and wake up with a sore back, choosing a good sleeping bag and a sleeping pad (or air bed) can mean the difference between a good night’s sleep, and…well, a bad one!You’re probably asking at this point “what is the best sleeping bag for camping?” Again, it depends on your camping trip and what time of the year you’re camping.
Buying an all-weather mummy-shaped sleeping bag is probably the best solution. Again, choose a sleeping bag according to the weather conditions.
#7 Lighting
Camping lighting is on the list of top 10 things you need for camping as it’s simply another essential you can’t overlook.
When it comes to camping lighting, you’ll also find various types on the market that range from the traditional battery-powered torches, flashlight and spotlights, to gas lamps, oil lamps and propane lanterns.Each of these has their own advantages and disadvantages but one thing I can say after so many camping trips is that propane lanterns are best! Propane lanterns aren’t only very efficient but also produce a very bright source of light.
#8 Food & Water
Food and water is, of course, one of the most essential camping items, unless you’re planning to use your survival skills on the camping trip.You’ll need adequate containers to store the consumable foods and a portable ice chest (cool box). Since you won’t be able to freeze foods, you’ll need vacuum-seal bags to store things like meat and vegetables in your ice chest.Water is also very essential, and how you ration it important. You’ll need at least 2-liters per day for cooking, drinking, etc. How much you carry depends on the length of the trip, though if you carry water purification tablets you’ll have the option to refill your water supplies from a lake or stream.
#9 Clothes
The clothes you take on your camping trip need important consideration also, especially if you’re camping on cold weather. You have more room to maneuver in warm weather, but if you're camping in cold weather you need to use the right clothing gear.Having said this, even in the summer months you’ll need the right clothing gear to keep those bugs and flies at bay!
Typical things you’ll need include a few changes of underwear, t-shirts and socks, as well as trousers, long-sleeved shirts and two good pair of boots.
#10 First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit, what can I say? It can truly be a life-saver so carrying first aid kit (even if it’s a small one) could well save your life! |
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Campers and hikers need foods which are healthy, lightweight, do not easily spoil, and hopefully, do not cost too much. The foods should also provide plenty of energy and electrolytes to make up for a long day of hiking. Choices typically include dried foods, nuts, and canned foods. Obviously eating fresh fruits and vegetables when you get a chance is also good, but not practical for longer trips. The list below gives some suggestions of healthy and cheap hiking and camping foods for vegans and vegetarians.
1. Dry Roasted Soybeans (Edamame)
Edamame is one of the most balanced and nutritionally dense foods around. High in protein, fats, carbs, and a range of electrolytes. Edamame is a great choice to take with you on a hike. It is lightweight and cheap too, and makes for a great quick snack.
2. Lentils (Dry)
Pink shelled lentils are actually a pretty fast cooking food. Just add water and boil for 10-15 minutes. Lentils are high in protein, carbs, fats, and fiber.
3. Rice
Rice really is a great healthy staple. It feeds over the half the world. Get par-boiled or precooked rice to save on cooking time. Adding vegetable based soup boullion cubes can be a great way to add flavor and electrolytes. Just be sure to get lower sodium boullion, without partially hydrogenated oils.
4. Pasta
Pasta is actually lighter than rice, and also cooks quickly. Like rice, adding soup boullion cubes can be a great way to add flavor and electrolytes.
5. Oatmeal
Traditionally eaten for breakfast, oatmeal is a great high fiber, high energy food to start the day. Add nuts and dried fruits for an extra boost of energy to last you longer into the day.
6. Dried Herbs or Vegetables
Freeze dried herbs or vegetables make a great addition to the rice, pasta, and lentils mentioned above. Not only do they add flavor, they also add vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
7. Dried Fruits
While high in sugar, dried fruits are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Be sure to brush your teeth or chew some dental gum after eating them to prevent dental problems down the road.
8. Cereal/Energy Bars
Whatever cereal bars lack in healthiness, they make up for in convenience and nutrition. For healthier choices in cereal/energy bars choose those low in sugar or refined oils. Better yet, try make your own with superfoods like flax seeds, quinoa, and chia seeds.
9. Nuts
Nuts are a great source of fat, protein, carbs, minerals, and fiber. That said, nuts need to be stored properly to last a long time. They are also not the lightest or cheapest.
10. Canned Beans and Vegetables
Canned foods are typically not the healthiest, but will suffice for a short term camping trip. Canned foods are quite heavy in weight, so this assumes you are driving somewhere to camp for a while, and want to reduce the cooking time of beans. Canned food are not light, but have the added bonus of being cheap. Check labels for low sodium varieties. |
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Walk away from doing these 8 things for your teen this school year
1. Waking them up in the morning
If you are still waking little Johnny up in the mornings, it’s time to let an alarm clock do its job. My foursome have been expected to get themselves up on early school mornings since they started middle school. There are days one will come racing out with only a few minutes to spare before they have to be out the door. The snooze button no longer feels luxurious when it’s caused you to miss breakfast.
I heard a Mom actually voice out loud that her teen sons were just so cute still, that she loved going in and waking them up every morning. Please stop. I find my sons just as adorable as you do, but our goal is to raise well functioning adults here.
2. Making their breakfast and packing their lunch
My morning alarm is the sound of the kids clanging cereal bowls. My job is to make sure there is food in the house so that they can eat breakfast and pack a lunch.
One friend asked, yeah but how do you know what they’re bringing for school lunch? I don’t. I know what food I have in my pantry and it’s on them to pack up what they feel is a good lunch. It will only be a few short years and I will have no idea what they are eating for any of their meals away at college. Free yourself away from the PB and J station now.
3. Filling out their paperwork
I have a lot of kids, which equates to a lot of beginning of the school year paperwork. I used to dread this stack, until the kids became of age to fill all of it out themselves. Our teens are expected to fill out all of their own paperwork, to the best of their ability. They put the papers to be signed on a clipboard and leave it for me on the kitchen island. I sign them and put them back on their desks.
Hold your teens accountable. They will need to fill out job and college applications soon and they need to know how to do that without your intervention.
4. Delivering their forgotten items
Monday morning we pulled out of the driveway and screeched around the corner of the house when daughter dear realized she forgot her phone. “We have to go back, Mom!” Another exclaimed that he forgot his freshly washed PE uniform folded in the laundry room. I braked in hesitation as I contemplated turning around. Nope. Off we go, as the vision surfaced of both of them playing around on their phones before it was time to leave.
Parents don’t miss opportunities to provide natural consequences for your teens. Forget something? Feel the pain of that. Kids also get to see, that you can make it through the day without a mistake consuming you.
We also have a rule that Mom and Dad are not to get pleading texts from school asking for forgotten items. It still happens, but we have the right to just shoot back “that’s a bummer.”
5. Making their failure to plan your emergency
School projects do not get assigned the night before they are due. Therefore, I do not run out and pick up materials at the last minute to get a project finished. I do always keep poster boards and general materials on hand for the procrastinating child. But, other needed items, you may have to wait for. Do not race to Michaels for your kid who hasn’t taken time to plan.
This is a good topic to talk about in weekly family meetings. Does anyone have projects coming up that they’re going to need supplies for so that I can pick them up at my convenience this week?
6. Doing all of their laundry
“What? YOU didn’t get my shorts washed? This response always backfires on the kid who may lose their mind thinking that I’m the only one who can do laundry around here. Every once in awhile a child needs a healthy reminder that I do not work for them. The minute they assume that this is my main role in life, is the minute that I gladly hand over the laundry task to them.
Most days I do the washing and the kids fold and put their clothes away, but they are capable of tackling the entire process when need be.
7. Emailing and calling their teachers and coaches
If our child has a problem with a teacher or coach, he is going to have to take it to the one in charge. There is no way that we, as parents, are going to question a coach or email a teacher about something that should be between the authority figure and our child.
Don’t be that over involved parent. Teach your child that if something is important enough to him, then he needs to learn how to handle the issue himself or at least ask you to help them.
8. Meddling in their academics
Put the pencil down parents. Most of the time, I honestly couldn’t tell you what my kids are doing for school work. We talk about projects and papers over dinner, but we’ve always had the expectation for our kids to own their work and grades. At times, they’ve earned Principals Lists, Honor Rolls and National Junior Honor Society honors on their own accord. At other times, they’ve missed the mark.
These apps and websites, where parents can go in and see every detail of children’s school grades and homework, are not helping our overparenting epidemic.
Every blue moon I will ask the kids to pull up their student account and show me their grades, because I want them to know I do care. I did notice our daughter slacking off at the end of last year and my acknowledgement helped her catch up, but I’m not taking it on as one of my regular responsibilities and you shouldn’t be either.
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The teen birth rate has been steadily falling for years, but it still remains the highest teen pregnancy rate in the industrialized countries. About eighty-five percent of these pregnancies are unplanned, which in any population can increase the risk for problems. The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care or worse, about seven percent received no care at all.
The Rates of Teen Pregnancy
There were just under a quarter million pregnancies in women ages fifteen to nineteen in 2014, the most recent year for which we have data. This is a record low and a drop of nine percent since 2013. This is a very positive sign.Problems with Teen Pregnancy
One of the many reasons that teen pregnancy is not a good idea is the issues that arise, including the above-mentioned lack of prenatal care. The reason for the lack of prenatal care is usually delayed pregnancy testing, denial or even fear of telling others about the pregnancy. Most states have a health department or university clinic where prenatal care is free or low cost and patient confidentiality is very important, meaning no one can tell the teen mother's family.
Because the body of a teen is still growing she will need more nutritional support to meet both her needs and that of her baby. Nutritional counseling can be a large portion of prenatal care, usually done by a doctor or a midwife, sometimes a nutritionist. This counseling will usually include information about prenatal vitamins, folic acid, and the dos and don'ts of eating and drinking. Lack of proper nutrition can lead to problems like anemia (low iron), low weight gain, etc.
Another problem facing teen mothers is the use of drugs and alcohol, including cigarette smoking. No amount of any of these substances is safe for use in pregnancy. In fact, their use can complicate pregnancy even further increasing the likelihood of premature birth and other complications.
Premature birth and low birth weight create a wealth of their own problems, including brain damage, physical disabilities and more. The potentially lengthy hospital stay and increased risk of health problems for these babies often leads to more stress on the teen mother.
While facing the grim realities of teen pregnancy is not pleasant, this is not the picture that has to be painted. Teen mothers are perfectly capable of having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. With the proper nutrition, early prenatal care and good screening for potential problems the majority of these potential problems will not come to light. While some tend to think that you can't teach a teen mother anything about her body or baby, it's really a ridiculous notion. Many of the teen mothers who take active roles in their care do go on to have healthy babies, despite the other hardships that they will face in their lives. Support from the families and communities is a must for the young, new family to be successful.Many teens worry about what their families will say when they find out that they are pregnant. So they avoid telling their parents or someone else who might be able to help them find support. This delays their prenatal care, making the pregnancy even more risky for themselves and their baby.Problems for Pregnant and Parenting Teen Mothers
There are many programs in place to help teen parents learn parenting skills, complete their education, particularly high school, and find meaningful employment or further training and education with the idea of obtaining a better job. The truth is a teen parent will need more support and perhaps time to complete these tasks. Having good childcare that empowers the teen parent rather than forces the teen to abdicate to the paid care provider is a must. Only about half of the females who become pregnant will complete their high school education by the time that they are twenty-two, compared to about ninety percent of the females in that age group who do not become pregnant.
There is also the worry that after one pregnancy, another may follow. Discussing teen pregnancy can be really important, particularly in terms of subsequent pregnancies. That said, being open and accepting of teens who talk to you in the most important thing you can do.
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1. INVEST IN A PAD OF DRAWING PAPER and start your child sketching. Have him/her try pencil, charcoal, pastels, and attempt different subjects.
2. BORROW, BUY, OR RENT A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. Your child might be a musician!
3. BUY several card games like "Old Maid", "Go Fish", "UNO", and teach your child how to play them and others like "War" or "Concentration".
4. Charades are a lot of fun if you can let go and be a little silly. Even a 4- or 5-year-old can participate.
5. Search in your closet for or invest in board games like "Candyland," "Rack-O,"' "Memory," or checkers. Older children usually enjoy games like "Sorry," "Clue," or "Parchessi."
6. Set up a family reading hour or half-hour, when everyone curls up in a comfortable place and reads (or has read to him/her), the BIBLE, SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON, a book, magazine, comic book, encyclopedia--anything, as long as it's reading. Make popcorn afterward and talk about what you've read.
7. Go bowling or play miniture golf once in awhile if you can. Try croquet, tetherball, ping pong, hoola hoop, or hopscotch.
8. Take a walk or bike ride as a family.
9. Bake cookies. Experiment with new recipes!
10. Work in the garden or rake the lawn--together.
11. Write silly stories and read them to each other. With children too young to write, make up silly stories aloud.
Do something different! PLAY together! Just have fun together as a FAMILY!!!
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1. "Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough."
-Franklin D. Roosevelt
2. "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." -Mark Twain
3. "You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
4. "Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness." -George Sand
5. "A warm smile is the universal language of kindness." -William Arthur Ward
6. "Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate." -Albert Schweitzer
7. "Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you." -Princess Diana
8. "Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver."
-Barbara de Angelis
9. "Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end." -Scott Adams
10. "One who is kind is sympathetic and gentle with others. He is considerate of others' feelings and courteous in his behavior. He has a helpful nature. Kindness pardons others' weaknesses and faults. Kindness is extended to all -- to the aged and the young, to animals, to those low of station as well as the high." -Ezra Taft Benson
11. "There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity." -Nathaniel Branden
12. "The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted." -Aesop
13. "Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness." -Lucius Annaeus Seneca
14. "Because that's what kindness is. It's not doing something for someone else because they can't, but because you can." -Andrew Iskander
15. "You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force."
-Publilius Syrus
"WHEREVER THERE IS A HUMAN BEING, THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ACT OF KINDNESS.
MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY TODAY, TOMORROW, OR THIS WEEK!
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HAVE YOU THANKED GOD TODAY?
HOW MANY THINGS ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?
LIFE--HEALTH--STRENGTH--OXYGEN--SUNSHINE--FOOD--FAMILY--FRIENDS, PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!
THANKSGIVING SHOULD BE EVERY DAY IN YOUR LIFE!!!
PRAY TO GOD EVERY DAY!!!
PRAISE GOD EVERY DAY!!!
THANK GOD EVERY DAY!!!
GOD GIVES YOU SOMETHING EVERYDAY!!!
Don't Forget to Stay Six Feet Apart, Wear Your Mask, and PLEASE, PLEASE, DON'T FORGET TO WASH YOUR HANDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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PRAYER FOR TODAY
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Pray as you can, not as you can't."
- Dom Chapman
"Prayer is the inner bath of love into which the soul plunges itself."
- St. John Vianney
"The whole reason why we pray is to be united into the vision and contemplation of God to whom we pray."
- Julian of Norwich
"Do not forget that the value and interest of life is not so much to do conspicuous things ...as to do ordinary things with the perception of their enormous value."
- Teilhard de Chardin
"I believe that it is impossible to grasp all the different forms of prayer without great purity of heart and soul. There are as many forms of prayer as there are states of soul. A person pays in a certain manner when cheerful and in another when weighed down by sadness or a sense of hopelessness. When one is flourishing spiritually, prayer is different from when one is oppressed by the extent of one's struggles."
- John Cassian
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THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
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"Like the Sabbath, the week originated at creation … Six days were employed in the work of creation; upon the seventh, God rested, and he then blessed this day, and set it apart as a day of rest for man." —Ellen White
A world without a Sabbath would be like a man without a smile, like a summer without flowers, and like a homestead without a garden. It is the joyous day of the whole week.
—Henry Ward Beecher
The savings bank of human existence is the weekly Sabbath.
—William Garden Blaikie
The happiness of heaven is the constant keeping of the Sabbath. Heaven is called a Sabbath, to make those who have Sabbaths long for heaven, and those who long for heaven love Sabbaths.
—Philip Henry
As we keep or break the Sabbath day, we nobly save or meanly lose the last best hope by which man rises.
—Abraham Lincoln
Sabbath is that uncluttered time and space in which we can distance ourselves from our own activities enough to see what God is doing.
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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS BELIEVE
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*The Holy Scriptures are the inspired Word of God * 2 Tim. 3:16.
*In the Trinity:God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.*Heb. 1:-3, John 15:16.
* In regeneration and the birth, through the acceptance of the Gospel.*2 Cor. 5:17.
*That man by nature is mortal and eternal life is a gift of God through Christ.*John 14:1-33, Acts 1:11, Matt. 24:30.
*In the resurrection of the dead.*1 Thess. 4:16 & 17, John 5:29, 11:25, 1 Cor. 15.
*In the ultimate final destruction of sin and the wicked.*Malachi 4:1-3.
*In justification by faith through Christ.*Rom. 4:3-5.
*That God's law, the Ten Commandments, including the seventh-day Sabbath command is the rule of life for Christians.*Ex. 20:3-17, James 2:10-12.
*In baptism by immersion. In the Communion of the Lord's supper preceded by the ordinance of cleansing.*Romans 6:3-5, Mark 1:9 & 10, John 13:4-17, 1 Cor. 11:23-26.
*In the gifts of the Holy spirit.*Eph. 4:8-11.
*In the support of the gospel through tithes and offerings.*Malachi 3:8-11, Matt. 23:23.
*In discarding unhealthy practices.*1 Cor. 3:16 & 17, Deut. 14:3-20.
*That Christians will be characterized by modesty in dress,conversation,deportment,and a high standard of social relationships.*1 Tim. 2:9 & 10, James 1:27.
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BEREAVED FAMILIES
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COPING WITH LOSS, PLEASE CONTACT THE GRIEF DEPARTMENT OF RELATIONSHIP MINISTRIES FOR ASSISTANCE.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR:
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Please Pray for the Family of Sheila Dickerson-Smith and Sophie Williams in the loss of Sheila's Sister, and Sophie's cousin, Joanne Dickerson.
OBITUARY ...
Joanne Dickerson
Cherry Hill - Joanne Dickerson 1939-2020.
On April 13th, 2020, formerly of Atlantic City. AGE 80. Devoted mother of Shaun, Andrea, Shay & Shane Sampson. Dear sister of Anice, Joseph Jr., Carol, Rodney, & Sheila. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mays funeral home private cremation endearment.
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Janyll and Kevin Tucker in the loss of their mother, Nola Ross, on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Grandmother of Jarell Tucker and Kenneth Bennett; Sister of Ertice Clark; Sister-in-Law of Elsie (late Granville) Clark and Jackie Myers (late Raymond, Sr.) Clark; the late William (Louise) Clark, late Eugene (Hettie) Clark, Irving, Sr. (Elizabeth) Clark, late Alvin Clark, Sr., late Marian Tysby, late Verna Clark Johnson, late Gloria (Magnus) Niles, late Carl Clark, Sr., late Irving (Elizabeth), and the late Vincent Leroy Clark;
Aunt of Corrine Nocho, Bernadette Grant, Rochell (Artie) Whitney, Dellareese (Gregory) King, Darryl, Derryck, and DaeFronda Johnson (Kevin) Hutchinson, the late Diane Phillips, late Marsha Bumbrey, late Alvin Clark Jr., late Brenda Clark, late Eyvette Clark, Vincent, Sr (Carolyn) Clark., Anthony, Alyn, Cynthia, Beverly, late Eyvette, Irving, Jr. (Maria), Raymond, Jr. (Patricia), Rodney Clark,, Jackie Myers and Dwayne Myers, Darlinda Bayard, Arthur (Denise) Gould, Carol (Mark) Satterfield, Darnetta "Doll" (Terrence) Coleman, late Barbara, late Jackie, Vernon Clark, Gregory Clark, Pamela Clark, Kyle (Chante) Clark;
Great Aunt of Roosevelt, Monique, Dana, Cyndi, and Anthony Smith, Troy and Te'juan (Tawanna) Clark, Rhonda Gould, Sonya and Durand Coles, Mark, Jr. and Maurice Clark, Deron and Kieyon Clark, NiKeya Walker, Kennan, Keyonna, and Kenzell Coleman, Janae Clark, Zaki Hutchinson, many more great and great great nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, church members of MOSDAC Family.
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Donna, Ernest Houston in the loss of their mother, Audrey Mae Wilson Houston, and Pray for grandson, Mark Houston; niece, Brenda Brown, and rest of family and friends. Funeral was held @ 11 AM on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Fisher Watkins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Frank E. Leggett III as Eulogist at 707 Wilson Street in Danville, Virginia 24541.
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Eugenia Thompson and Family, in the loss of her sister, which occurred on January 4, 2019.
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Karen Miller's Family: daughter, Latoya; son, Lamar; grandsons, mother, sisters, other family and friends. Karen passed away after a lengthy battle with her health.
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Ertice Clark, Nola Ross, Elsie Clark, Jacqueline Clark, DaeFronda, Darryl, Derryck, Darlinda Bayard, Darnetta Coleman (Terry), Tejuan Clark, and other family members in the loss of their niece, cousin, sister, aunt, Jackie, which occurred on Monday, November 25, 2019. Funeral was held Monday, December 2, 2019.
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Dorothy Kilpatrick and Family in the loss of her brother. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
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Cindy Williams, Marcella Smith, Steve Lee, their Mother, and other siblings and their families in the loss of their brother and Mom's son, Tony Lee. Funeral was held on , November 11, 2019.
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Sharon (Bernard) Howard and Family in the loss of Sharon's nephew who was funeralized in State of Washington.
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Lorene (Kenny) Watkins and Family in the loss of Lorene's Aunt who was funeralized on October 23, 2019 at Ephesus SDA Church in New York, NY.
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The Banks Family (Guy, Gary and Richard) in the loss of their sister, Vickie, which occurred October 4, 2019. Vickie's Memorial Service was held here at MOSDAC on Thursday, October 10, 2019.
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The Sellers Family in the loss of their sister, Nancy Sellers who passed away on October 6, 2019. (Daughter Asia; Sisters-Dale, Michelle, Bonnie; Great Aunt-Margaret O'Bryant; Cousins-Joan O'Bryant, Lydia Brown, Mike O'Bryant (Hope), Patricia (Dimael) Thomas and Sonya O'Bryant, Nyzia Easterling, the Gibsons,(Uncle-Larry and cousins - Dwayne, Juwynn, Sophelia, Laurie and Mike Williams, Watkins, Sellers, and their families), other relatives and friends.
Funeral was here at MOSDAC - October 14, 2019.
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The Waters, Jenkins and other Family, Friends, MOSDAC Members in the loss of their dear loved one, Ruth Katherine Waters, which occurred Saturday, October 5, 2019. Funeral services was held on October 18, 2019.
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Dianna Dixon and Family in the loss of her sister.
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Charmaine Waterman and Family in the loss of her grandmother.
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Fran Tribett and Family in the loss of Fran's Mother.
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Sister Evelyn L. Gresham passed away. Please continue to pray for her son, David; her three sisters, Adrienne, Dorinda, Tara, and her brother, Jeffrey and all of their families; her cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Sister Hattie Lambert's daughters, Mary and Geneva, her siblings, grandchildren, and all of her other family members who are still bereaved during these times.
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The Harris, Jackson, Clements, O'Bryant, Robinson, Rodgers, Families in the loss of their Mom, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt Virginia Harris.
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Earl & Sadie Edwards for the loss of their son Leovaughn Edwards.
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Remember all of the families affected by the recent mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, Jersey City, NJ., Seattle, Washington this week, and many more!!!
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The people who loss their homes in the fires in California, and Australia.
Those who are hurricane victms in Florida; earthquake and hurricane victims in Puerto Rico; hurricane victims in St Thomas, St Croix, and the other Caribbean Islands.
The victims of the Coronavirus, and the family members of these living or deceased victims.
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Sick - Shut In
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Matthew 25:36 "... I was sick, and you visited me...."
PRAYER REQUEST, CALLS AND/OR VISITS FOR:
Celia Archie's mother, Marie Archie, Sheila Bardowell, her husband and son, Shane, Pastor Best's daughter, and mother, Jalen Braxton, Carletta (Jeanie Thornton's daughter), Cynthia Brown, Alanna Bullock, Harold Carter, Sr., Cindy Cassidy, Ertice Clark, Dianna Dixon, Blondel Dwyer and her Uncle, Nyzia Easterling, Sharmaine Edwards, Shelly Eldrige (Joan Jackson's daughter), Darlene Figueroa, Cassandra Freeman, Mary Hopkins, Sharon Howard, Joan Jackson and her sisters, Lewis Jessup, Celeste Jones, Antoine Jones's brother, Lillie Jones (her daughter, Shanta, her husband and children' daughter-Rasheda) Dorothy Kilpatrick, Elaine Larmond, Sadie McLean, Michelle Maldonado, Leslie Jackson Massenberg (Amelia Clements' daughter), Bil and Juanita Morgan, Lawrence and Mercedes Myers, Brenda Myers (Yvonne Roberts' brother and sister-in-laws), Vincent Nelson (Cassandra Martin's brother), Margaret O'Bryant, Violet Parkinson, Arlene Pierre, Penny Rodgers, Willie Rogers, Renee Smallhorn (Rita Smith's daughter), Rita Smith's Sister, Allegro, David and Darlene Smith, Dudley Smith, Rita Smith, Sedia Tatem, Jeanie Thornton, Felicia Stoddard, Kenny Watkins, Shirlene Williams, Sophie Williams, Roger Woolfolk (Rita Smith's brother), COVID-19 patients and recovered patients, Family of COVID-19 victims, all of our caregivers, 1st responders, military, the victims of all past and recent Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Island of St. Vincent with its Rumbling Volcano, Fire victims, and the families in Ukraine and Russia.
Also pray for the missing persons and victims of human trafficking, their love ones, for them having to deal with these situations.
Incarcerated Family,
Joel Glessma
"KNOW THAT GOD IS ALWAYS IN CONTROL"
Love you all!!!
"THE MOSDAC FAMILY"
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LET'S READ!
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MOSDAC WOMEN'S MINISTRY Chapter Chattin’ Book Club has read "When Joy Came To Stay", by Karen Kingsbury; and "The Masterpiece" by Francine Rivers.
Our new book is "Atonement Child", by Francine Rivers. This book will be discussed iat a later date. Get your copy of the book now, and be involved in the discussion as soon as everybody is ready.
Books can be purchased at: www.christianbook.com, www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com
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For the purchase of this new book, or any of the other books, please contact either Celia Archie, or Paula Fleming - Women's Ministry Leader.
HOPE TO SEE YOU!!!
AS YOU KNOW WE CAN NOT BE IN THE CHURCH RIGHT NOW BUT AS SOON AS WE CAN WE WILL BE BACK TO NORMIAL.
GOD BLESS AND STAY STRONG!!!!!!!!!!! |
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SPEEDING HEALING WITH COLORFUL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
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You really can't go wrong eating summer's delicious fresh fruits and vegetables., but if your goal is to pummel pain, make it a point to eat a rainbow of them each day. According to Yale University researchers, eating a colorful array of foods like green lettuce, blueberries, red peppers, purple onions, orange carrots, and yellow corn cuts a woman's allover aches and pains 33%. Thanks goes to carotenoids, plant pigments that speed healing of damaged muscle tissues, calm overactive pain nerves and rein in joint inflammation. |
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WATER IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
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STAY HYDRATED
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ALL LIVING THINGS NEED WATER.
WATER DOES A BODY GOOD.
Each day humans must consume a certain amount of water to survive. Of course, this varies according to age and gender, and also by where someone lives. Generally, an adult male needs about 3 liters per day while an adult female needs about 2.2 liters per day. Some of this water is gotten in food.
According to Dr. Jeffrey Utz, Neuroscience, pediatrics, Allegheny University, different people have different percentages of their bodies made up of water. Babies have the most, being born at about 78%. By one year of age, that amount drops to about 65%. In adult men, about 60% of their bodies are water. However, fat tissue does not have as much water as lean tissue. In adult women, fat makes up more of the body than men, so they have about 55% of their bodies made of water. |
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CLEAN AIR OR DIRTY AIR?
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It directed the Environmental Protection Agency, then newly established, to draft — and periodically update — national standards and rules to rein in several pollutants that were already known to endanger human health. Those included carbon monoxide, lead, ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter and sulfur dioxide.
A Democratic-controlled Congress, however, devised the act with the intent of giving the E.P.A. great flexibility in its interpretation of the law, envisioning that it could be deployed to address environmental hazards that lawmakers had not yet conceived.
And that is what happened as fear began to escalate about global warming, which is caused by the rise in emissions of carbon dioxide — a heat-trapping gas that was already ubiquitous in the earth’s atmosphere, but is also produced by burning fossil fuels.
The Clean Air Act does not explicitly direct the E.P.A. to regulate carbon dioxide — rather, it more broadly asks the agency to regulate pollutants that “endanger human health.” In 2007, the Supreme Court ordered the E.P.A. to determine whether carbon dioxide fit that description, and in 2009, the agency concluded that it did.
That conclusion meant carbon dioxide could be legally defined as a pollutant, and prompted the Clean Air Act requirement that the E.P.A. regulate its emissions, which are chiefly produced by gasoline-powered vehicles and coal and gas-fired power plants.
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BREAK THE FAMILY CYCLE!
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Did you know these 10 facts about diabetes?
- About one third of all people with diabetes do not know they have the disease.
- Type 2 diabetes often does not have any symptoms.
- Only about five percent of all people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.
- If you are at risk, type 2 diabetes can be prevented with moderate weight loss (10–15 pounds) and 30 minutes of moderate physical activity (such as brisk walking) each day.
- A meal plan for a person with diabetes isn’t very different than that which is recommended for people without diabetes.
- Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults.
- People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease than someone without diabetes.
- Good control of diabetes significantly reduces the risk of developing complications and prevents complications from getting worse.
- Bariatric surgery can reduce the symptoms of diabetes in obese people.
- Diabetes costs $174 billion annually, including $116 billion in direct medical expenses
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THE SPICE BLEND EVERYONE SHOULD USE!
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Consuning just 1/2 tsp. a day of GARAM MASALA--a savory blend of ground spices used extensively in Indian Cuisine--can ENERGIZE the IMMUNE CELLS that FIGHT CANCER in TWO WEEKS!
USE IT to make mayo more delicious, or sprinkle it in your coffee-like beverages, over popcorn and in soups and vegetable dishes.
One option: These are some of the best garam masala substitutes:
- Make Your Own Garam Masala: 1 part cumin plus 1/4 part allspice.
- Or any combination of: Coriander, Cumin, Black Peppercorns, Cardamom, Cloves, Nutmeg.
Garam Masala can be found at Target stores, grocery stores, and online at Walmart, Amazon and others. |
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IMMUNITY BASICS
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SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM BY ADOPTING THESE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS:
- Eat a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Exercise regularly.
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Keep blood sugar in a healthy range.
- Do not drink alcohol, and do not smoke.
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BOLSTERING YOUR PROTECTION WITH MUSHROOMS
Eating three cups of any edible mushrooms (shitake, maitake, reishi, cremini, etc.) weekly raises your resistance to winter colds and influenza (flu) 25%, plus reins in your symptons 33% if you do fall ill, research in the journal Food and Nutritionn Sciences suggests.
Mushrooms are rich in compounds called beta-glucans, which prod your immune system to make more germ-killing antibodies, says study coauthor Regina Busch, M.D. Beta-glucans are also abundant in barley and oat bran. |
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WHAT ARE VARICOSE VEINS
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Varicose veins
Varicose veins are superficial veins that have become enlarged and twisted.[2][1] Typically they occur just under the skin in the legs.[3] Usually they result in few symptoms but some may experience fullness or pain in the area.[2] Complications may include bleeding or superficial thrombophlebitis.When varices occur in the scrotum it isknown as a varicocele while those around the anus are known as hemorrhoids.[1]
Often there is no specific cause.[2] Risk factors include obesity, not enough exercise, leg trauma, and a family history of the condition.[3] They also occur more commonly in pregnancy.[3] Occasionally they result from chronic venous insufficiency.[2] The underlying mechanism involves weak or damaged valves in the veins.[1] Diagnosis is typically by examination and may be supported by ultrasound.[2] In contrast spider veins involve the capillaries and are smaller.[1][5]
Treatment may involve life-style changes or medical procedures with the goal of improving symptoms and appearance.[1] Life-style changes may include compression stockings, exercise, elevating the legs, and weight loss.[1] Medical procedures include sclerotherapy, laser surgery, and vein stripping.[2][1] Following treatment there is often reoccurrence.[2]
Varicose veins are very common, affected about 30% of people at some point in time.[3][6] They become more common with age.[3] Women are affected about twice as often as men.[5] Varicose veins has been described throughout history and have been treated with surgery since at least A.D. 400.[7]
- Aching, heavy legs.[8]
- Appearance of spider veins (telangiectasia) in the affected leg.
- Ankle swelling, especially in the evening.[8]
- A brownish-yellow shiny skin discoloration near the affected veins.
- Redness, dryness, and itchiness of areas of skin, termed stasis dermatitis or venous eczema, because of waste products building up in the leg.
- Cramps[9] may develop especially when making a sudden move as standing up.
- Minor injuries to the area may bleed more than normal or take a long time to heal.
- In some people the skin above the ankle may shrink (lipodermatosclerosis) because the fat underneath the skin becomes hard.
- Restless legs syndrome appears to be a common overlapping clinical syndrome in people with varicose veins and other chronic venous insufficiency.
- Whitened, irregular scar-like patches can appear at the ankles. This is known as atrophie blanche.
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The Best Teas For Treating Flu Symptoms
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Lemon Balm Tea
Lemon balm tea is made from the leaves of the European lemon balm plant, which is related to the mint family. Lemon balm tea boasts antiviral and antibacterial properties that help to fight off the flu. A 2016 study found that lemon balm inhibited the replication of the influenza A virus (1). The results were prominent during various phases of the infection, demonstrating that drinking lemon balm tea may help prevent the flu or stop it in its tracks once you've contracted it.
A second study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease found that lemon balm extract significantly diminished concentrations of H1N1 viral cells. The researchers believe the chemical composition of lemon balm helps to inhibit cell reproduction and may induce death in viral cells (2).
Another alternative to try is lemon verbena tea. The plants are similar in composition and both offer the healthy benefits of vitamin C that can boost the immune system.
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GINGER TEA RECIPES
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Directions
- Place 1-2 inches of grated ginger into a 2-cup glass measuring cup.
- Fill to the 1-1/2 cup line with boiling water.
- Set timer for 10 minutes.
- When timer goes off, strain into a large mug and stir in sugar (you may need more or less, depending on how sweet you want your tea). *Use either agave, honey, maple syrup, Turbinado (brown sugar), or stevia for sweetness.
- Squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice to your taste.
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How to Make Homemade Ginger Tea Martí Sans/Stocksy United
BY JOLINDA HACKETT
Updated 01/08/18
Wondering how to make a simple and easy homemade ginger tea? Why go out and buy stale old tea bags when you can easily make your own fresh and homemade ginger tea at home using fresh ginger? Treat yourself to a cup of piping hot ginger tea, a healthy drink that's great for digestion.
Here's how to make the tastiest and most soothing and healing ginger tea you've ever had! There's really no comparison.
This healing ginger tea recipe actually comes from the raw food and natural health retreat center I used to work at in Thailand, where we served it to our guests bright and early every single morning, seven days a week. The secret to the perfect healing ginger tea? Lots and lots of fresh ginger, simmered for a long time to bring out the flavor, and the lime, which compliments the ginger perfectly, and plenty of natural agave nectar or honey for a refined sugar-free sweetener (or you might prefer it unsweetened, depending on your health goals - It's still delicious, I promise!). Try this simple ginger tea for an immune system boost or for an invigorating way to start the morning.
What You'll Need
- About 2 inches of fresh raw ginger (use more or less, depending on how strong you want it!)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups water
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey (or agave nectar, to taste)
- Optional: 1/2 lime (juiced, or to taste)
How to Make It
- First, prepare the fresh ginger by peeling it and slicing it thinly to maximize the surface area. This will help you make a very flavorful ginger tea.
- Boil the ginger in water for at least 10 minutes. For a stronger and tangier tea, allow to boil for 20 minutes or more, and use more slices of ginger. You really can't over do it, so feel free to add as much ginger and simmer it for as long as you want.
- Remove from heat and add lime juice and honey (or agave nectar) to taste.
- The secret to making a really flavorful ginger tea is to use plenty of ginger-more than you think you will need-and also to add a bit of lime juice and honey to your ginger tea. You will also probably want to add more honey than you think you will need as well.
Enjoy your hot ginger tea! A homemade ginger tea is excellent in soothing stomach aches and in aiding digestion.
Recipe tip: You might also like to try this recipe with brown rice syrup as an alternative sweetener. |
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RAINBOW FRUIT ROLL-UPS
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INGREDIENTS:
4 cups fruit (berries, peaches, mangoes, kiwi, etc.)
1/4 cup dried fruit
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place fresh and dried fruit into a small saucepan and heat until the juices are released and the fruit is softened.
2. Place fruit in blender and blend until smooth.
3. Spread evenly over a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake at the lowest oven temperature (170 degrees F) for about 4 hours, or until dry but still flexible.
5. Cut into desired shapes.
6. Roll up!
Stephanie Howard, Sarah Frain
NOTE: Find this and other recipes on 3ABNrecipes.org.
Find this cooking video on our YouTube playlist, 3ABN Today Cooking.
Just look for TDY14033. |
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
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Apple cider vinegar is a kind of vinegar that is made from apples. It has a pale orange/yellow color, and it’s used regularly in cooking, but many people also use it as a preservative. The vinegar is great for making chutneys and marinades, but many people dislike it for its bitter taste.
The cause of this bitter taste is the addition of bacteria and yeast to apple juice. It soon ferments and becomes an acidic vinegar. However, the taste doesn’t always have to matter – in fact, many people use apple cider vinegar for non-cooking purposes. From hair care to cleaning, apple cider vinegar can offer a natural alternative to man-made chemicals, and you might be surprised.
A natural cleaner/freshener
There are plenty of cleaners on the market, and as nice as they may smell, they’re not necessarily good for you or the environment. These sprays and aerosols are made from manmade chemicals, but apple cider vinegar is completely natural and can do the same job!
To make your own cleaner and freshening solution, mix half a cup of vinegar with one cup of water, and use it to clean appliances in your home. From kitchen surfaces to windows, mirrors to microwaves, it is an effective cleaner that smells great.
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EASE STRESS INSTANTLY
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Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are dozens of types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities).
People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons – to reduce stress and anxiety, relax muscles, rehabilitate injuries, reduce pain, and promote overall health and wellness. At Northwestern, you are not simply going to a massage school - you are studying to be a healthcare professional who provides massage therapy.
Types of massage therapy
While there are several types of massage, two fundamental categories are:
- Rehabilitative massage – also known as deep tissue, medical, therapeutic or clinical massage; practiced in many settings like clinics, hospitals and chiropractic offices
- Relaxation
pymassage - also known as Swedish massage; practiced in settings like spas, wellness centers and resorts
Join a growing profession
Employment of professional massage therapists is expanding. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 23 percent growth in massage therapy employment between 2012 and 2022 - faster than the average rate for all occupations. Research estimates that massage therapy was a $11.7 billion industry in the U.S. in 2014. Learn more from the AMTA Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet.
Northwestern prepares you for this widening field by training you in hands-on skills that apply to a variety of career paths, work environments and patients. You learn skills ranging from the basic relaxation techniques that are taught in most massage schools to the more advanced rehabilitative techniques taught at Northwestern.
National certification
We encourage our graduates to obtain national certification through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB).
The importance of accreditation
Massage therapy professionals hold Northwestern to the highest standards. Higher Learning Commission-approved schools must meet rigorous institutional standards. Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation-accredited schools are recognized for high-quality programs. We are the only HLC-accredited school with a COMTA-accredited massage therapy program.
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BETTER SLEEP.......zzz....I NEED SOME SLEEP
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Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep
Think about all the factors that can interfere with a good night's sleep — from work stress and family responsibilities to unexpected challenges, such as illnesses. It's no wonder that quality sleep is sometimes elusive.
While you might not be able to control the factors that interfere with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Start with these simple tips.
1. Stick to a sleep schedule
Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours. Most people don't need more than eight hours in bed to achieve this goal.
Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Try to limit the difference in your sleep schedule on weeknights and weekends to no more than one hour. Being consistent reinforces your body's sleep-wake cycle.
If you don't fall asleep within about 20 minutes, leave your bedroom and do something relaxing. Read or listen to soothing music. Go back to bed when you're tired. Repeat as needed.
2. Pay attention to what you eat and drink
Don't go to bed hungry or stuffed. In particular, avoid heavy or large meals within a couple of hours of bedtime. Your discomfort might keep you up.
Nicotine, caffeine and alcohol deserve caution, too. The stimulating effects of nicotine and caffeine take hours to wear off and can wreak havoc on quality sleep. And even though alcohol might make you feel sleepy, it can disrupt sleep later in the night.
3. Create a restful environment
Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet. Exposure to light might make it more challenging to fall asleep. Avoid prolonged use of light-emitting screens just before bedtime. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs.
Doing calming activities before bedtime, such as taking a bath or using relaxation techniques, might promote better sleep.
Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep. If you choose to nap, limit yourself to up to 30 minutes and avoid doing so late in the day.
If you work nights, however, you might need to nap late in the day before work to help make up your sleep debt.
5. Include physical activity in your daily routine
Regular physical activity can promote better sleep. Avoid being active too close to bedtime, however.
Spending time outside every day might be helpful, too.
6. Manage worries
Try to resolve your worries or concerns before bedtime. Jot down what's on your mind and then set it aside for tomorrow.
Stress management might help. Start with the basics, such as getting organized, setting priorities and delegating tasks. Meditation also can ease anxiety.Know when to contact your doctor
Nearly everyone has an occasional sleepless night — but if you often have trouble sleeping, contact your doctor. Identifying and treating any underlying causes can help you get the better sleep you deserve. |
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HELP YOUR GENES HELP YOU!
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Salt improves sleep quality. It boasts anti-stress and anti-excitatory qualities due to its suppression of stress hormones and it increasing of the metabolic rate. This may explain why many people report that a low sodium diet interferes with sleep and an adequate amount of dietary salt improves sleep quality.
Interestingly, if you often wake up with your heart pounding between 2 and 4 AM, it is probably because of an adrenaline spike. The most important change is to reduce both physical and mental stress, as well as eating a healthy diet. But one immediate fix to help you go back to sleep is just a pinch of salt and sugar (or salt and honey, if you prefer) sprinkled on the tongue to calm the adrenaline peak (read more about it in this book!).
Adequate salt consumption encourages a healthy weight and fast metabolism. First, one study showed that increased salt intake leads to an increase in the elimination of cortisol and lower blood cortisol levels. Imbalanced or excess cortisol means weight gain and a stagnant metabolism.
Salt supports thyroid function by reducing circulating stress hormones. For example, cortisol is anti-thyroid, but salt combats excess cortisol.
Salt supports hyperosmolarity of the extracellular fluid. Slight hyperosmolarity–more solutes in the extracellular fluid than in the cell–actually increases the cell’s metabolic rate (source). That means salt can speed up your metabolism! On the other hand, when the extracellular fluid is hypo-osmotic in relation to the cell, it impairs the breakdown of proteins and glucose and thereby lowers the cell’s metabolism.
Increased sodium intake also correlates with increased thermogenesis–heat production by the body (the study is here).
Adequate salt supports balanced hormones. Hormone and nutrition researcher Ray Peat explains the correlation between the salt-regulating hormone aldosterone and mineral loss: |
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QUOTES
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Youth is like spring, an over praised season more remarkable for biting winds than genial breezes. Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.
Samuel Butler
Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn.
Elizabeth Lawrence
October is a symphony of permanence and change.
Bonaro W. Overstreet
Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.
Elizabeth Lawrence
A wind has blown the rain away and blown the sky away and all the leaves away, and the trees stand. I think, I too, have known autumn too long.
E. E. Cummings
Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn.
Emily Bronte
Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.
Stanley Horowitz
Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees.
Faith Baldwin
No Spring nor Summer Beauty hath such grace
As I have seen in one Autumnal face.
John Donne
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.
John Muir
In the garden, Autumn is, indeed the crowning glory of the year, bringing us the fruition of months of thought and care and toil. And at no season, safe perhaps in Daffodil time, do we get such superb colour effects as from August to November.
Rose G. Kingsley
I’ve never known anyone yet who doesn’t suffer a certain restlessness when autumn rolls around… We’re all eight years old again and anything is possible.
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FEELING FOGGY RIGHT NOW?
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1. We don’t know exactly how we would calculate our age if Earth didn’t orbit around the Sun! That’s because every time Earth orbits the Sun, we complete one year. So, what if we lived on a planet that didn’t travel around its star?
2. Our thoughts define our acts. This means that our acts are only mirror image of our thoughts. Despite that, our thoughts define who we are to ourselves and our actions define who we are to others. Interestingly, these two versions of ‘us’ are completely different.
3. Our body – the whole of us – are made of hydrogen, oxygen and other elements. They are put in a way that we are capable of thinking. So essentially, it is not us who are thinking. It is these elements like hydrogen and oxygen and carbon and others that think. Essentially, the whole universe has consciousness and we are only a part of it – a really tiny part.
4. Every single year, we pass our own death anniversary and we don’t notice and we don’t mourn. Once we die, we don’t notice and don’t mourn either!
5. The alphabets – A, B, C, D… – you know what? There is absolutely no reason why they should be arranged in that fashion, i.e. A to Z. Take a look at your keyboard.
6. The oldest human or the first human on this planet was actually from a family of primates who were not humans.
7. We actually see our own nose every single moment and still we don’t know that we are looking at it. Why so? That’s because our brain simply filters out the image of our nose.
8. The most complex thing ever known to human brain that exists on planet Earth in human brain. Interestingly, the human brain doesn’t yet completely know how a human brain functions.
9. Try licking your elbow. You can never ever do that no matter how many times you try.
10. The most widely accepted theory is that our universe started with Big Bang. Fine, that small, infinitely dense point in which the whole of universe was packed, where did that come from? Also, scientists say that space and time all started with Big Bang. Fine! But the question is, ‘If space and time started with Big Bang, then where was that small, intensely dense point hanging out?’ It need a space. And packing everything in that small point needed some time, right?
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SHARPEN YOUR MEMORY, FOCUS AND CONCENTRA-TION--FAST!!
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REVVING BLOOD FLOW WITH BERRIES
Enjoying one cup of fresh or frozen berries daily helps put the brakes on age-related memory loss, plus spurs your BRAIN to function as if it's 10 years younger, Columbia University scientists say. The credit goes to berry compounds that boost the flow of nutrient-rich blood to BRAIN cells.
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REV YOUR MEMORY WITH STRAWBERRIES!
Eating a cup of fresh or frozen strawberries daily could sharpen your memory 36% in eight (8) weeks, say researchers. FISETIN , a rare plant compound in strawberries, kick-starts repair and re-placement of aging neurons. |
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BECAREFUL WHAT YOU POST ON THE INTERNET
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Internet Safety Tips
- Ask your children if they use a social networking site. Look at the site together or search for it yourself online. Social networking sites often have age limits. MySpace prohibits kids under 14 - but doesn't verify kids' ages, so anyone can use it. If you want to delete a site, work with your child to cancel the account, or contact the social networking site directly.
- Tell your kids not to post a full name, address, phone number, school name and other personal information that could help a stranger to find them. Remind them that photos - like your child in a team sweatshirt - can give away clues to where they live. Ask them not to send photos to people they meet online.
- Learn about privacy settings that allow kids to choose who can view their profiles. Explain that strangers who approach them online aren't always who they say they are - and that it's dangerous to meet them in real life. Tell them to "instant message" only with family or friends they already know off-line.
- When it comes to Internet safety, there's no substitute for parental supervision. Put your computer in a common area of your home, not a child's bedroom, so you can keep an eye on online activities. Go to websites that explain the short-hand kids use in instant messaging, like "POS" ("parent over shoulder") or "LMIRL" ("let's meet in real life"), so you know what's going on.
- Ask your kids to report any online sexual solicitation to you or another trusted adult right away. Shehan asks adults to report the event to the CyberTipline (800-843-5678), where staff will contact law enforcement agencies to investigate. He also advises parents to call their local police and save all offensive emails as evidence.
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THE FIVE BLIND BOYS
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- 1930s–1940s: Meeting and formation
The Blind Boys of Alabama first sang together in the school chorus in 1939 at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in Talladega, Alabama. All around nine years old at the time, the founding members were Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Carter, George Scott, Velma Bozman Traylor, Johnny Fields, Olice Thomas, and the only sighted member, J. T. Hutton. The earliest version of the group was known as “The Happyland Jubilee Singers” and originally performed for World War II-era soldiers at training camps in the South. The group’s first professional performance was on June 10, 1944. In 1945, the members dropped out of school and began touring the gospel circuit.
In 1948, a Newark, New Jersey promoter booked two sets of blind gospel singers - the Happy Land Jubilee Singers from Alabama and the Jackson Harmoneers from Mississippi - and advertised the program as "Battle of the Blind Boys." A friendly rivalry sprouted between the two groups and continued henceforth. The two acts soon changed their names to the Five Blind Boys of Alabama and the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi and often toured together, occasionally swapping members. In 1948, The Blind Boys of Alabama recorded their first single, “I Can See Everybody’s Mother But Mine” on the Veejay label. It was a hit and led to a series of recordings on various record labels.1950s: The Black Gospel Years
During the 1950s black gospel music was popular, and the Blind Boys were one of the better known groups. Artists from pop and rock genres began to include aspects of black gospel music in their arrangements and black gospel artists began 'crossing over' to pop and rock music.
1960s–1970s: Staying true to their roots
During the 1960s and 1970s, soul music gained favor as a new type of secular black music. As a traditional gospel group, the fortunes of The Blind Boys of Alabama waned during these decades. Soul music was spiritual and socially engaged pop music, and its sales soon exceeded those of its gospel forerunners. Although soul music became a more financially successful route for many gospel artists, the Blind Boys of Alabama remained purely gospel singers. Fountain attributed their resistance to selling out to their lack of need, noting that they were happy and well-fed as they were and wanted to enjoy performing the music they sought to perform, as opposed to recording popular music solely for a paycheck.
In spite of shifting societal trends, The Blind Boys continued to be active in the 1960s and 1970s, releasing thirteen more albums through several labels, including the Vee-Jay label from 1963 to 1965. In the 1960s, the group's hard-driving gospel sound was imitated by others including Bobby "Blue" Bland and Marvin Gaye.[citation needed] In 1969, Fountain left the group for a decade to try to make it on his own, and the group re-formed with all the original members in the late 1970s.
The band also joined the Civil Rights movement during the 1960s, performing at benefits for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.1980s–1990s
Up until this point, the Blind Boys of Alabama had primarily played for black church audiences. The group performed at the World's Fair in Knoxville in 1982 and again in 1983. At that time the Five Blind Boys of Alabama began appearing collectively as Oedipus in the musical theater production "The Gospel at Colonus." The play was acclaimed as a landmark in American Musical History, receiving two OBIE Awards and nominations for a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award. This production brought the Blind Boys to the attention of a mainstream audience. And Victor Brown who owned a nightclub that had been a church.. The Church House Inn in Providence, Rhode Island who assisted them in getting off the chitlin circuit and playing other venues in the USA and Europe....With this exposure, the Blind Boys began working in several genres and alongside more popular artists.
The Blind Boys released an album, Deep River in 1992, which was nominated for a Grammy Award. The album was produced by Booker T. Jones, and featured a version of Bob Dylan's "I Believe In You." The Blind Boys continued experimenting with contemporary popular music with 1995's live album I Brought Him With Me and 1997's funk-leaning Holding On," both originally released on the House of Blues label.
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LaShun Pace
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Tarrian LaShun Pace (sometimes credited as LaShun Pace Rhodes or Shun Pace Rhodes) is an American gospel singer, Stellar Award winner, and evangelist.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1961 and raised in a small community called Poole Creek, Pace first emerged during the mid-1970s, performing alongside her siblings in the group The Anointed Pace Sisters (Duranice, Phyllis, June, Melonda, Dejuaii, Leslie, Latrice, and Lydia). Her singing and ministering skills were further honed while she toured with the Rev. Gene Martin and the Action Revival Team, and in 1988 she recorded In the House of the Lord with Dr. Jonathan Greer and the Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ Choirs for Savoy Records. The label signed Pace as a solo artist soon after, and in 1990 she issued her debut He Lives, which reached the number two spot on the Billboard gospel charts and featured her signature song "I Know I've Been Changed"; the follow-up, Shekinah Glory, appeared in 1993. Three years later, Pace returned with Wealthy Place; in addition to successive releases including 1998's Just Because God Said It, she also enjoyed a career as an actress, most notably co-starring as the Angel of Mercy in the 1992 Steve Martin film Leap of Faith.
In 2003, Pace authored an autobiography entitled For My Good But For His Glory in which she discussed a wide range of topics, including the death of her first-born daughter, Xenia who died of a heart attack.
LaShun was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame in 2007. She was to be at the official presentation ceremony with numerous other guests to be formally inducted, but fell ill and was unable to attend.
In 2009, LaShun was nominated for Urban Performer of the Year in the Visionary Awards. Winners to be announced live during the 2009 Christian Music Hall of Fame Awards Show on November 14, 2009.
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The Soul Stirrers
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Indisputably among the premier gospel groups of the modern era, the Soul Stirrers pioneered the contemporary quartet sound. Pushing the music away from the traditional repertoire of jubilees and spirituals towards the visceral, deeply emotional hard gospel style so popular among postwar listeners, the group's innovative arrangements -- they were the first quartet to add a second lead -- and sexually charged presence irrevocably blurred the lines between religious and secular music while becoming a seminal influence on the development of rock & roll and soul, most notably by virtue of their connection to the legendary Sam Cooke. The Soul Stirrers' origins date back to 1926, where in the town of Trinity, TX, baritone Senior Roy Crain formed a quartet with a number of other teens with whom he attended church. After one of the group's early appearances, a member of the audience approached Crain to tell him how their performance had "stirred his soul," and from this chance compliment the Soul Stirrers were officially born.The original group fell apart soon after, but Crain continued to pursue a singing career; upon relocating to Houston during the early '30s, he joined a group called the New Pleasant Green Singers on the condition that they change their name to the Soul Stirrers. So rechristened, this incarnation of the quartet made a 1936 field recording for Alan Lomax; as other members dropped out, Crain brought in replacements, finally arriving at the classic early lineup which also included bass Jesse Farley, baritone T.L. Bruster, second lead James Medlock, and, most notably, lead R.H. Harris, whose high, crystalline voice remains the inspiration for virtually all great male quartet leads to follow since. After moving to Chicago, the Soul Stirrers began shifting away from the signature tight harmonies and compact songs of traditional gospel towards a harder style distinguished by shifting leads and performances elongated to increase their emotional potency; they also began performing new material from the pens of Thomas A. Dorsey, Kenneth Morris, and others.Throughout the 1940s, the Soul Stirrers' reputation grew; not only were they constantly on tour, but they booked most of the major gospel programs in the Chicago area -- in their spare hours, they even operated their own cleaning business. When the grind got to be too much for Medlock, he retired from the road, and was replaced by onetime Golden Echo Paul Foster. In early 1950, the Soul Stirrers signed to the Specialty label, debuting with the single "By and By"; it was quickly followed by "I'm Still Living on Mother's Prayer" and "In That Awful Hour," both originals composed by Detroit's Reuben L.C. Henry. In total, the Soul Stirrers recorded over two dozen tracks for Specialty in 1950 before Harris quit the group that same year; many predicted a dire future, especially when it was announced that his replacement was a relatively unknown 20-year-old named Sam Cooke. When Cooke made his recording debut with the Soul Stirrers in 1951, however, any reservations were quickly dispelled -- blessed with a gossamer voice even sweeter and more graceful than Harris', he would take the group to even greater heights than before.The first Soul Stirrers 78 to feature Cooke, "Jesus Gave Me Water," was a major hit, and with his good looks the young singer made an instant impact with female audiences, in the process becoming the gospel circuit's first sex symbol. The group's popularity continued to soar, but as the Soul Stirrers entered their third decade, the daily grind began to wear on its members, and soon Bruster retired; he was replaced by baritone Bob King, who also doubled as a guitarist, becoming their first-ever steady instrumentalist. In 1954, the Soul Stirrers briefly added Julius Cheeks to their roster; after lending his raspy vocals to a recording of "All Right Now," however, contractual obligations forced him to exit almost as quickly as he arrived. In 1956, Cooke finally crossed over to the pop market, and was replaced by ex-Highway QC Johnnie Taylor; while Taylor himself would also enjoy pop success in the years to follow, he failed to command the same devotion as his predecessor. Lineup changes continued regularly in the years to follow, but the Soul Stirrers forged on, with new, younger members keeping the group afloat into the 1990s |
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JAZZ APPRE-CIATION
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. Where Did Jazz Come From?
A. New Orleans via Africa and Europe
Jazz was born in New Orleans about 100 years ago (early 20th century), but its roots can be found in the musical traditions of both Africa and Europe. In fact, some people say that jazz is a union of African and European music.
- From African music, jazz got its:
- rhythm and "feel"
- "blues" quality
- tradition of playing an instrument in your own expressive way, making it an "extension" of your own human voice
- From European music, jazz got its:
- harmony -- that is, the chords that accompany the tunes (the chords played on the piano); jazz harmony is similar to classical music's harmony
- instruments -- most of the instruments used in jazz originated in Europe (saxophone, trumpet, piano, etc.)
- Musical improvisation came from both traditions.
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B. Why New Orleans?
New Orleans was the perfect city for all of these elements to come together, as it was a port city (with people arriving from all parts of the world), a meeting place for people of different ethnic groups, and a city with a nightlife where musicians had the opportunity to play together, learn from each other, and blend all of these elements.
C. African American Experience
Jazz was born out of and evolved through the African American experience in the U.S.
- Jazz evolved from slave songs and spirituals (religious African American folk songs).
- Jazz’s originators and most important innovators were primarily African Americans.
D. Louis Armstrong
The most important jazz originator and first truly great jazz soloist (improviser) was trumpet player Louis Armstrong. Listen to "Dippermouth Blues" on The Instrumental History of Jazz or "Working Man's Blues" by clicking below.
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E. Jazz is all over the world.
Today, jazz is played and listened to by people of all cultures and ethnicities and includes musical elements and styles from all over the world; jazz has gone from being America’s music to being the world’s music.
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Top 10 Causes of Distracted Driving—and What They All Have in
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It’s no surprise that distracted driving is a major cause of car-related injuries and deaths. In fact, it’s estimated that roughly 25% of motor vehicle accident fatalities are a result of distracted driving.
But what causes us to be distracted while driving in the first place? A Pennsylvania-based insurance company examined data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, which surveys all American motor vehicle fatalities.
The results reveal the top ten causes of distracted driving, and make it clear that not all distractions are created equal.
- Smoking related– 1%. Only one in a hundred accidents is related to lighting a cigarette, smoking or putting it out.
- Moving objects – 1%. Moving objects in the car such as insects and pets can lead you to take your eyes off the road—and at least one source suggests that it may be an underreported cause of distraction.
- Using devices/controls to operate the vehicle – 1%. Surprisingly, adjusting things like mirrors or seatbelts plays a relatively minor role in distraction-related car accidents.
- Adjusting audio or climate controls – 2%. Fiddling with the radio or adjusting the A/C for even a moment is a factor in a small number of traffic fatalities.
- Eating or drinking – 2%. Every car has cupholders—and using them can be a definite source of distraction.
- Using or reaching for a device brought into the car – 2%. We all know that using devices like cellphones can take our minds off the task of driving. But it turns out that even reaching for them can lead to a serious accident.
- Other occupants – 5%. Other people in the car can place major demands on your attention when you’re driving, which can result in a collision.
- Outside person, object or event – 7%. It turns out that looking at something or someone outside the car, like gawking at an accident or at people in other cars, is even more of a distraction than the person in the passenger seat.
- Cellphone use – 12%. The second-leading cause of deaths due to distraction-related car accidents won’t be a surprise to anyone, as cellphones can distract us in a number of ways. But if they’re not the biggest cause then what is?
- Generally distracted or “lost in thought” – 62%. By far the biggest cause of distracted driving fatalities is a driver’s mind wandering for long enough to lead to a collision—and someone’s death.
Though these 10 factors have a vastly different rate of occurrence, what’s interesting is they all have one thing in common. The one factor in every distracted driving accident is drivers paying attention to something other than driving. So what causes so many drivers to feel they can take their eyes and mind off the road?
There’s a simple but dangerous answer: complacency.
After you’ve been driving for a while you get comfortable and can forget just how dangerous it can be—because you’re complacent to the risks of driving. As a result, you’re more likely to feel like you can send a quick text or daydream without putting yourself in danger.
Compounding the problem are other states of mind like rushing, frustration and fatigue. These can further contribute to taking your eyes and mind off the task of driving and influence your decisions to do things when driving that increase your risk of a collision.
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My car won't start, what should I do?
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With today's computer controlled cars, the possibility of a vehicle not starting when you turn the key is less likely then ever before. But it does happen, and when it does, it would help if you knew some basic tests and procedures that could allow you to determine the cause and often fix the problem yourself instead of relying on your local repair shop to bail you out.
The first step is to narrow down the cause of the no-start.
Let's go over the process of starting the car, so you have a better understanding of what is going on when you turn the key:
Here is what happens on a properly running car:
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You sit behind the wheel and insert the ignition key into the switch.
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You then turn the key to the spring loaded start position. When you do that, the ignition switch engages the starter by connecting the battery to the electric starter motor which, in turn cranks the engine over. This can be easily heard and is referred to as cranking the engine over.
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The next thing you will hear is the engine running, which is your signal to release the key.
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At that point, the engine is running and you are ready to place the transmission selector in Drive and be on your way.
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A number of things can go wrong during the starting process. The following should help you distinguish exactly where the problem is occurring in order to determine what needs to be done to resolve the situation and get on your way.
Key will not turn:
This can happen for a couple of reasons: The most obvious is that you are using a key not meant for that car or you have a worn out key. If you have a spare, try that one. A very common problem can occur when you park with the wheels turned all the way to one side and remove the key. When you try to turn the key to start, there is too much pressure on the steering lock to allow the key to turn. To correct this, force the steering wheel, first in one direction, then the other, while trying to turn the key. That should relieve the pressure and allow the key to turn.
Engine does not crank:
When you turn the key to start, you may hear a single click or nothing at all, or you may hear a rapid series of clicks, like a woodpecker, or you may hear the cranking sound, but it goes very slowly. The most common cause for any of these is either a weak or dead battery, or a dirty or corroded connection to the battery. Before you go any further, turn your interior light on, then try to start the car. If the light is dim or goes dim when you turn the key to start, then
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You do not have the transmission selector in park or neutral on an automatic transmission vehicle or there is a problem with the neutral safety switch. Try starting again with the transmission selector in Neutral.
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You are not depressing the clutch pedal all the way down on a standard transmission vehicle or there is a problem with the clutch pedal switch.
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There is a problem with the ignition switch or connecting wiring.
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SUMMER BY THE NUMBERS
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42%
Amount of Americans who get at least one sunburn every year
--Skin Cancer Foundation
49.9%
Amount of Utah residents who get sunburned each year, making it the sunburned capital of the United States
--Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
$8.1 BILLION
ANNUAL COST OF TREATING SKIN CANCERS IN THE UNITED STATES
--American Journal of Preventive Medicine
2.4 million
Number of doctor visits each year caused by swimmer's ear
50-70
Number of shark attacks each year
--Journal of Travel Medicine
150 million
Number of jellyfish stings each year
--Journal of Travel Medicine
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Teeth and Gum Care
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With proper care, your teeth and gums can stay healthy throughout your life. The healthier your teeth and gums are, the less risk you have for tooth decay and gum disease.How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums?
There are four basic steps to caring for teeth and gums:
- Brushing
- Flossing
- Rinsing
- Eating right
- Visiting the dentist
Tips for Brushing Your Teeth and Gums
Brush teeth and gums at least twice a day. If you can, brush 30 minutes to 1 hour after every meal. Brushing removes plaque, a film of bacteria that clings to teeth. When bacteria in plaque come into contact with food, they produce acids. These acids lead to cavities. To brush:
- Place a pea-sized dab of fluoride toothpaste on the head of the toothbrush. (Use a soft toothbrush.)
- Place the toothbrush against the teeth at a 45-degree angle to the gum line.
- Move the brush across the teeth using a small circular motion (if using an electric toothbrush, hold it at the same angle against the teeth and gum line and let it do the work). Continue with this motion cleaning one tooth at a time. Keep the tips of the bristles against the gum line. Avoid pressing so hard that the bristles lie flat against the teeth. (Only the tips of the toothbrush clean the teeth.) Let the bristles reach into spaces between teeth.
- Brush across the top of the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Make sure the bristles get into the groves and crevices.
- Brush across the top of the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Make sure the bristles get into the groves and crevices.
- Use the same small circular motion to clean the backside of the upper and lower teeth -- the side that faces the tongue.
- To clean the inside of the bottom front teeth, angle the head in an up-and-down position toward the bottom inside of the mouth and move the toothbrush in a small circle.
- For the inside of the top front teeth, angle the brush in an up-and-down position with the tip of the head pointing towards the roof of the mouth. Move the toothbrush in a small circle.
- Give your tongue a few gentle brush strokes, brushing from the back of your tongue forward. Do not scrub. This helps remove bacteria and freshens your breath.
- After brushing your teeth for two to three minutes, rinse your mouth with a mouthwash.Replace your toothbrush with a new one every three to four months.
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Pumpkin-Chipotle Waffles
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Ingredients
Orange Syrup:
1 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Large pinch fine salt
Pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
Waffles:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing waffle iron
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large egg plus 1 large egg white
Soft unsalted butter for serving, optional
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WHAT IS DENTAL HYGIENE
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Dental Hygiene
Dental hygiene refers to the practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease. Dental hygiene and oral health are often taken for granted but are essential parts of our everyday lives.Tooth Decay
Tooth decay (cavities) is a common problem for people of all ages. For children, untreated cavities can cause pain, absence from school, difficulty concentrating on learning, and poor appearance, all problems that greatly affect quality of life and ability to succeed. Children from lower income families often do not receive timely treatment for tooth decay and are more likely to suffer from these problems. Tooth decay also is a problem for many adults. Adults of some racial and ethnic groups experience more untreated decay.Periodontal Disease
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection caused by bacteria under the gum tissue that begin to destroy the gums and bone. Teeth become loose, chewing becomes difficult, and teeth may have to be extracted. Gum disease may also be related to damage elsewhere in the body; recent studies point to associations between oral infections and diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and preterm, low-weight births. Research is underway to further examine these connections.
Many children and adults still go without simple measures that have been proven effective in preventing oral diseases and reducing dental care costs. For example, fluoride prevents tooth decay, and the most cost-effective way to deliver the benefits of fluoride to all residents of a community is through water fluoridation; that is, adjusting the fluoride in the public water supply to the appropriate level for decay prevention. Dental sealants, plastic coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where most decay occurs, are another safe, effective way to prevent cavities. However, only about one-third of children aged 6–19 years have sealants. Although children from lower income families are almost twice as likely to have decay as those from higher income families, they are only half as likely to have sealants.
Here are some things you can do to ensure good oral health for your child:
- Encourage your children to eat regular nutritious meals and avoid frequent between-meal snacking.
- Protect your child’s teeth with fluoride.
- Use a fluoride toothpaste. If your child is less than 7 years old, put only a pea-sized amount on their toothbrush. Seek advice from a dentist or other health care professional before introducing fluoride toothpaste to children under 2 years of age.
- If your drinking water is not fluoridated, talk to a dentist or physician about the best way to protect your child’s teeth.
- Talk to your child’s dentist about dental sealants. They protect teeth from decay.
- Regularly floss teeth.
Proper tooth brushing is critically important to good dental hygiene. Parents can help their children practice proper tooth brushing by starting to clean teeth early, using the right amount of fluoride toothpaste, supervising tooth brushing, and talking to a pediatrician or dentist about a child’s specific fluoride needs. More information on caring for children’s teeth may be found at CDC’s Brush Up on Healthy Teeth pages.
LOOK FOR MORE INFOMATIONS NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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SCAM ALERT!!!
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Census Related Fraud
The U.S. Census Bureau collects data about the people and economy of the United States. It collects personal and demographic information from people and businesses.
Some scam artists may pretend to be work for the Census Bureau. They'll try to collect your personal information to use for fraud or to steal your identity. These scam artists may send you letters that seem to come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Others may come to your home to collect information about you.
Report Census Related Fraud
If you suspect fraud, report it to the Census Bureau’s regional office for your state. Forward scam emails to the Census Bureau at ois.fraud.reporting@census.gov.
How to Protect Yourself
Follow these tips to ensure that your personal information stays safe:
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Don’t share your full Social Security number, bank or credit card account numbers, or your mother’s maiden name. The Census Bureau won't ask for this type of information.
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Don't trust emails from claiming to be from the Census Bureau. This agency sends letters to invite individuals to take part in its surveys. If you get an email from the Census Bureau, it's probably a scam.
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Don't trust caller ID. Call the Census Bureau’s National Processing Center to verify a telephone survey.
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EARLY ADMISSION
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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EARLY ACTION AND EARLY DECISION AND WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOUR COLLEGE-BOUND SENIOR?
WHAT IS EARLY DECISION?
Early decision is binding, requiring a commitment to attend the school if you are admitted. For this reason, you may only apply to one school early decision The deadline typically falls on or around November 1st.
WHAT IS EARLY ACTION?
Early action is non-binding and most colleges will allow you to apply to multiple schools this way. Deadlines to submit applications under early action also fall on or around November 1st.
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A DECISION TREE
THE EXPERTS HAVE THESE SUGGESTIONS:
You should apply early decision if:
- The school is clearly your top choice.
- You can afford to attend without financial ai.
You should apply early action if:
- You are seriously considering more han one school.
- Your grade-point average already meets the school's requirements.
- You don't plan to take the SAT or ACT again.
You should apply regular decision if:
- You want your senior-year grades reflected in your GPA.
- You want to retake the SAT or ACT.
- You need more time to research and visit schools.
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THAT'S REALLY FUNNY
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The Atheist and the Bear
An atheist was taking a walk through the woods. 'What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!', he said to himself.
As he continued walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes. Turning to look, he saw a 7 foot grizzly charging towards him.
He ran as fast as he could up the path. Looking over his shoulder he saw that the bear was closing in on him. His heart was pumping frantically and he tried to run even faster.
He tripped and fell on the ground. He rolled over to pick himself up but saw the bear raising his paw to take a swipe at him.
At that instant the atheist cried out: 'Oh my God!...'
Time stopped.
The bear froze.
The forest was silent.
It was then that a bright light shone upon the man and a voice came out of the sky saying:
'You deny my existence for all of these years, teach others I don't exist and even credit creation to a cosmic accident. Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament? Am I to count you as a believer?'
The atheist looked directly into the light.
'It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask you to treat me as a Christian now, but perhaps, could you make the BEAR a Christian?'
'Very well, 'said the voice. The light went out, and the sounds of the forest resumed.
And then the bear lowered his paw, bowed his head and spoke: 'Lord, bless this food which I am about to receive and for which I am truly thankful, Amen.'
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