The universe is a natural balancing act and doesn’t discriminate or quantify your energy, it just returns it.
It treats positive and negative the same way – Be careful of what you send out there. ♡ 𝕎𝕖 𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕣𝕪 𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕨𝕙𝕠 𝕨𝕖 𝕞𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕠𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕟𝕕 & 𝕔𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕨𝕙𝕠 𝕨𝕖 𝕞𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕡𝕚𝕣𝕖 ♡
That sounds like “bad things happen because you deserve it” “good things happen because you deserve it”. There’s no judge whether it’s deserving or not, it just IS. You get back what you give. It’s just Energy, which follows the laws of physics. There’s a huge benefit in understanding the way energy works.
A lot of the time when I try to deeply ponder the bigger picture, my resulting conclusion is the only real thing that “God” can truly be, or is active in, is keeping the balance.
Indeed, the pendulum swing, as another mentioned. You have to master the pendulum. Pay forward enough positive energy to eat up the negative if you plan on sending it out. That has been my experience. Manifestation in the 3d will show you the balance of this. It’s impossible to only give the universe positive energy all the time. The universe is always seeking balance and finding your own… extremism breeds opposing extremism.
How did New Zealand contain the virus the first time? When COVID-19 was beginning to spread to other countries at the beginning of this year, New Zealand took decisive action to protect itself from the virus. On February 3, New Zealand, which did not yet have any reported cases of COVID-19, banned entry to any foreigner coming from or via China where the outbreak began. Shortly after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March, officials imposed a mandatory lockdown for all those entering the country, one of the strictest lockdown measures in the world during that period. Within weeks, the government closed the border entirely to all non-citizens and residents. At the same time, the government implemented a countrywide lockdown that restricted movement and limited social interaction to within a household. The government also carried out over 10,000 tests a day and implemented extensive contact tracing. Although the island country is isolated and has a low population density, making containment efforts easier, experts say it’s the government’s decisive action that helped curb the spread of the virus. “New Zealand had the advantage of being an island but also established a hard lockdown and strict border controls early on, which were critical,” said Davies. Part of what also appears to have made New Zealand’s strategy so successful is the willingness of citizens to abide by lockdown rules. Overwhelmingly, New Zealanders support the government’s approach to the pandemic, with one poll finding that 87% of citizens backed the government’s lockdown measures and only 8% opposed. Ardern has repeatedly thanked the New Zealand public, referring to the country as a “team of five million.” For the past three months, New Zealanders have enjoyed a ‘COVID-free’ country, with citizens hugging one another, children returning to classrooms and sport fans filling stadiums. But this changed on Tuesday, when a family of four from Auckland, the country’s biggest city, tested positive for the virus, breaking a 102 day streak without any new COVID-19 cases.
As of today, 29 people have tested positive for the virus, all of which remain linked to the original four cases.
Although the government says the latest outbreak appears to currently be limited to one cluster, it is taking tough actions to prohibit any further spread. The small outbreak has sent a third of the population back into lockdown and the rest of the country into restrictions. Auckland has been placed under level 3 lockdown, with residents asked to stay home unless they have to go into work, buy groceries or exercise. “We can see the seriousness of the situation we are in,” Jacinda Ardern, the country’s prime minister said at a press conference. “It’s being dealt with in an urgent but calm and methodical way.”
New Zealand has been lauded internationally for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic with some suggesting Ardern is “the most effective leader on the planet.” Intense contact tracing, isolation and testing made New Zealand one of the first COVID-free countries in the world. On June 8, all social distancing measures were lifted after a 51-day lockdown, allowing citizens to return to normal life. Strict border controls remained in place, however, prohibiting entry to non-New Zealanders and requiring all returning citizens quarantine for 14 days. But the latest outbreak in New Zealand—a country held up as an example by the World Health Organization—shows that even in a COVID-free nation that is implementing the toughest border control measures, coronavirus remains a threat. “Once again we are reminded of how tricky this virus is and how easily it can spread,” Ardern said in a televised media conference on Thursday. “Going hard and early is still the best course of action.” New Zealand is not alone in confronting new COVID-19 waves after initial success in curbing the spread of the virus. Vietnam went 99 days without any new cases only to see a surge of new infections in July centered on the port city of Danang. Australia—where officials had talked of eliminating the coronavirus there, as well—recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic on August 10 due to a major outbreak centered on Melbourne. Much of the city, and surrounding state of Victoria, was forced a second lockdown to curtail the spread.
But it’s very rare to get sick from such packages. COVID-19 restrictions have been reintroduced across New Zealand after four new COVID-19 cases were diagnosed in Auckland. Auckland has been placed in Level 3 lockdown for three days from Wednesday 12 August, with all residents to work from home unless they are essential workers and all schools and childcare centres are closed. The rest of New Zealand has returned to Level 2 restrictions. The new cases are all in the same family, with health authorities working to trace back the source of the infection. On Tuesday, four people from the same family tested positive for the virus, becoming the first cases since the country declared itself COVID-free on June 8. None of the patients worked at the country’s borders or had traveled overseas, raising questions about how they became infected in the first place. As of Friday, the cluster of cases has grown to 29 but remain connected to the original cases in Auckland.
Thirty-eight people are in government quarantine. Over 200 people who may have been exposed to the patients have since been tested, the majority of whom are from the same two workplaces as the infected individuals. One unproven theory is that the virus arrived in New Zealand by way of cargo, as one of the original infected individuals worked at Americold, a cold storage facility with imported food. Everyone at the company has been tested, with seven workers testing positive for the virus. Surfaces at the companies’ facilities have also been tested, amid evidence that the virus thrives in cold storage facilities. The company has mandated that all employees and their families self-isolate. Additional testing is also being done at Rotorua, a town 142 miles southeast of Auckland, where the four family members visited prior to testing positive with the virus. Although New Zealand has seen success in curbing the spread of the virus, experts say it is unsurprising the country is experiencing a new surge.
“Even with quite stringent precautions I don’t think we can be too surprised to see clusters arising,” said Angharad Davies, a clinical associate professor in microbiology at Swansea University. “Asymptomatic or near-asymptomatic infection and transmission makes this infection very difficult to track and it can circulate below-the-radar before being picked up, especially in clusters of younger people.” Although all cases have been linked back to one cluster, it is too early to know whether the virus is circulating more widely. The original patient started showing symptoms on July 31, making it possible that the virus has been spreading undetected in New Zealand for several weeks. “As we all learnt from our first experience with [COVID-19], once you identify a cluster, it grows before it slows,” Ardern said at a media briefing in Wellington on Thursday. New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern s live TV interview interrupted by magnitude-5.8 earthquake
“We should expect that to be the case here.”
New Zealand is bracing for a second wave of coronavirus infections as the country records another 14 new cases. Of the new cases, 13 have been linked to the Auckland cluster which plunged the nation back into lockdown. Just one is a returned traveler in hotel quarantine. There are now 36 active cases in the country – a massive spike for the nation as it had just celebrated 102 days without a single case through community transmission on Sunday. Three of the cases are employees at Americold, a cold storage facility believed to be at the heart of the outbreak. Another seven are family members of these employees.
What new restrictions has the government imposed? On Wednesday, the government implemented a three-day lockdown in Auckland, requiring residents of the city to stay home except for work, necessary shopping and exercise. All schools, childcare facilities and non-essential businesses have been closed. Although restrictions are less strict across the rest of the country, people are required to socially distance by maintaining two metres apart and wearing masks. The government has released 5 million masks from the national stockpile and is circulating them to vulnerable people who may be unable to afford one. All retirement homes have also been shut down and gatherings have been limited to under 100 people. Unlike with the previous lockdown, all patients who test positive for COVID-19 will be required to stay in a government-managed quarantine. The government is also rolling out a COVID-19 tracer app to allow individuals to create digital records of where they have been that will help with contact tracing in the event of an outbreak. All businesses and services are required to display a QR code at the entry of their sites so that people using the app can check themselves in to that establishment. On Tuesday night alone, 100,000 people downloaded the app. “The ability to contact traces is one of the key tools we have to find new cases and get them in isolation to avoid future lockdowns,” Ardern said. “Using the app is a big investment in keeping our businesses and economy open.” Since lockdown measures were announced on Wednesday, the country has seen a mixed response, with many abiding by the new rules and some fighting against them. In the Northland city of Whangarei, a small group of sixty people protested against new lockdown measures on Thursday. The protesters argued that the government’s latest restrictions violated their rights. On Friday, Ardern announced a 12-day extension of the Auckland lockdown. “They have achieved such a good level of control and so few cases that quite drastic short-term local measures are justified, in order to preserve relative normality in the medium to longer term,” said Davies. Source: https://time.com/5879177/new-zealand-coronavirus-cases/
First infections in 100 days throw Kiwis back into lockdown!!! New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has appealed for calm from Aucklanders heading back into lockdown after a clutch of new COVID-19 cases were identified. Four south Auckland family members have tested positive to the deadly virus on Tuesday, prompting the return of emergency measures. As of noon on Wednesday, Aucklanders will be required to stay home unless they are conducting essential work or essential personal movement – such as supermarket shopping, health care or exercise.
“One of the most important lessons we’ve learnt from overseas is the need to go hard and go early and stamp out flare-ups to avoid the risk of wider outbreak,” Ardern said in a late-night press conference on Tuesday. “As disruptive it is, a strong and rapid health response remains the best long term economic response. “In line with our precautionary approach, we will be asking Aucklanders to take swift action with us.” The lockdown has been announced for 60 hours – from noon on Wednesday to midnight on Friday – to allow health officials to contact trace, isolate potential cases and conduct mass testing. However, the short-term lockdown still prompted Kiwis to head out to shops; within the hour Radio NZ reported hundreds of people queuing outside supermarkets.
“There will be ample stock on the shelves, there is no reason to go out and make any purchases this evening,” Ardern said. “I know that this information will be very difficult to receive,” she said. “We had all hoped not to find ourselves in this position again but we had also prepared for it. “As a team we have also been here before. We know if we have a plan and stick to it we can work our way through very difficult and unknown situations.” While Aucklanders will be largely shut off from the rest of New Zealand, where social distancing and gathering caps will be enforced, all New Zealanders would have felt flummoxed by the news. Psychologist Jacqui Maguire said Kiwis would be experiencing a range of emotions, including “anxiety, fear, anger and disappointment”. Jacqui stated, “Turning away from or suppressing your emotional reactions will only intensify them,” “Take that disappointment and use it as motivation to stick to the rules,” “Hold compassion and kindness for yourself and others as you adjust, reach out and offer support to those around you.” “Take one day at a time, practice your wellbeing strategies and hold the hope that we will get through this together.” * Everything that’s happening makes anxiety so much worse too. *
Our Global Nations are hurting. Lord, we need You! Please sweep through the world and heal this land. Restore our strength, renew our minds, and cast out anything that’s not of You. In Your Son, Jesus’ name, WE pray. Amen.
You cannot move on ~ until we accept: • you will not receive closure in every situation • you cannot change people, no matter how much you think they need change. • some people won’t apologize because they can’t • some things cannot be explained • people can only change themselves • So you can’t change everybody!!!
When life doesn’t go as planned, remember that God knows best. Thank you Jesus for putting the best people in my life. A life that feels good on the inside is so much more important than a life that just looks good on the outside, The sooner you realize that some people aren’t meant to be in your life forever the better. Just tell yourself to be thankful for the season you had and let go. No hard feelings. The sooner you realize that some people aren’t meant to be in your life forever the better. Just tell yourself to be thankful for the season you had and let go. No hard feelings.
I’m a firm believer in “be the kind of person who makes everybody feel like somebody.” LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR!!!
If you’re having one of those days where it feels like you’re completely on your own, please know that God is with you.
My best friend said, “at some point you just have to let go of what you thought should happen and live in what is happening” and that’s good advice for everyone. No matter the truth, people see what they want to see, but God knows everything and that’s all that matters.
Racism is a heart problem. It hurts me that there are people too full of hate and too full prejudice to see that we are all God’s children.
Today I saw something that said, “don’t be afraid to lose people; be afraid of losing yourself trying to please everyone around you” and that’s so important
I saw a quote that said, “Speak to people in a way that if they died the next day you’d be satisfied with the last thing you said to them,” and I can’t emphasize this enough. I don’t know what you’re going through right now, but I want to say this: Don’t hurry through it & don’t hide in pain. Talk to God about your hurt & allow Him be your strength to keep going one day at a time.
My pastor said, “Jesus has so much more for you than what you’re holding onto” and that’s something everyone should hear. “when it feels like your back’s against the wall and you can’t keep going, God is fighting for you” and that’s so important to remember during the hard days. even on the bad days, remember God has a plan for your future.
Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” – John 13:7
“If you have the chance to make people happy, just do it. Sometimes people are struggling silently. Maybe, your act of kindness can make their day.” Today I heard a pastor say, “God isn’t comparing you like you’re comparing you” and that’s so important to remember. Do you ever think about how your life would be if you would’ve made just one decision differently or is it just me??? . Jesus has my heart. Shining for Him. Always smiling. Stop trying to prove yourself to others when what God knows about you matters most. God made you for a purpose. Don’t doubt it. This year has taught me to appreciate everything and take nothing for granted. When looking back doesn’t interest you anymore, you’re doing something right. Keep moving forward. Friendly reminder that Jesus is greater than whatever you are facing right now. Maybe you’d do parts of your life differently if you could, but don’t discount what you’ve been through and the person you’ve become. everything happens for a reason. Through absolutely everything, I know Jesus is with me. Kindness matters because life is hard and people have feelings. Jesus said to love one another and that includes everyone. Read that again.
“Stop waiting for Friday, for summer, for someone to fall in love with you, for life. Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for it and make the most of the moment you are in now.” I don’t know who needs to hear this but please remember that no matter how alone you feel… God is always with you. I’m that person who will go shopping with you and tell you to buy everything you like. Sorry, not sorry.
The only way to sleep is with a fan on. sorry, I don’t make the rules. Praying for your friends is so important. you never know what they could be going through that they don’t talk about. Shoutout to the people who haven’t felt okay lately, but get up everyday and refuse to quit. stay strong.
First impressions are important, but so are second chances. read that again. If this year has taught me anything, it’s that you never know what the future holds. I’m such a believer in “it’s so important to love someone a little extra on their bad days.” Whatever you’re worried about, God is taking care of it for you. The pain that you’ve been feeling, can’t compare to the joy that’s coming. Romans 8:18
Friendly reminder that God’s not comparing you to others, so you shouldn’t be comparing yourself to others either. just focus on being who He made you to be. Maybe everything you’re going through is God preparing you for something great. I’m such a believer in “you’re only as pretty as you treat people.” How would I describe 2020?? Well, when Michael Scott said, “I’m going through a little bit of a rough patch, the whole year actually” that pretty much sums it up.
People may let you down, but God never will. He’s always by your side. Just because someone seems okay on the outside doesn’t mean they’re okay on the inside. don’t forget to check on your friends. When everything seems like it’s falling apart, that’s when God is putting things together in just the right way. I think part of trusting God is looking to the future with excitement and not worry or dread. Be the reason someone feels welcomed, loved, heard, seen, and supported today.
Don’t ever let someone make you feel bad for doing what’s best for you. Respect yourself enough to walk away from what you want when you know it’s not what you deserve. Just because some people don’t like you, doesn’t mean you need to change. You should never change to please others. Be who God made you to be and you’ll be okay. Don’t ever assume you know what someone else is going through or what their life is like because you don’t. Everyone is going through something. Be kind.
There is always a purpose for your pain with God. keep going. Nothing is too big for God to handle. Whatever you’re going through, you’re not going through it alone. God’s got you. Even in uncertain times, I’m certain that God still has a plan. you never know whose life may be impacted because of you. be kind. build others up. go out of your way to show love. 0ne of my biggest goals is to make my parents proud. You won’t have to chase what God sent and that’s how you’ll know it’s right. Whatever it is you’ve prayed about today, God is saying, “I got you.”
Do you ever just wish you could go back in time and do a few things differently?? I don’t know who needs to hear this but the world would be so different without you in it. “Don’t be afraid to lose people, be afraid of losing yourself trying to please everyone around you” YES. always keep in mind that God knows what’s best for you. If people don’t respect or appreciate you …you shouldn’t be in their life. Don’t ignore the signs you asked God to show you. Pay attention to the people who make you feel your best when you’re around them.. friendly reminder that nothing good comes from tearing down other people so don’t be that person. be kind. I’m a strong believer that a little bit of kindness goes a long way.
“At some point you just have to let go of what you thought should happen and live in what is happening” and that’s good advice for everyone. Actions speak louder than words. Loving God changes how you love others and how others see you. Today, I’m praying for peace and rest in all the hearts of people who are fighting unseen battles that others know nothing about. If there’s one thing I’m absolutely sure about it’s that God is good. If you wouldn’t like it done to you, don’t do it to others. Read that again.
In the words of Michael Scott, “Fool me once, strike one. Fool me twice, strike three.”
Be the person that will help others find their way back to God. When God closes a door, don’t keep pulling on the handle. Let It Go.
MAY His presence go before you and behind you, and beside you all around you, and within you He is with you, He is with you!
When God tells you no He is simply protecting you from less than His best. It’s such a good feeling just driving around on a sunny day with the windows down & music up. “Sometimes God lets you hit rock bottom so you will discover that He is the rock at the bottom. ”WOW. Whatever you’re holding on to, pray and give it to God. Don’t try and manipulate or force the outcome. Be strong, have faith, and trust Him to open the right door at the right time.
If you have the opportunity to make someone happy, do it. Sometimes people are struggling silently and your kindness could mean everything. Today I read, “God didn’t remove the Red Sea, He opened it. Just because God hasn’t removed your problem, doesn’t mean He won’t provide a way through it” and that’s a good reminder for everyone. Pay close attention to the people you feel your best around and the people you feel your worst around. The Same God that created mountains, oceans and galaxies looked at you and thought the world needed one of you too. Imitation is the highest form of flattery 🙂 ️
For many years I’ve been dealing with an illness that changed my life. By B. Tiffany Markins
Footprints in the Sand!!! In January 1991 I was diagnosed with Lupus. Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease ~ that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems – including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. I was devastated that I cried for many days wondering what is Lupus? Where did it come from? Am I going to die?
I’ve always been healthy up to that year.
It all started when I attended an outdoor “God and Country” event at the Tanglewood Park Golf Course at Clemmons, NC. It was an event held by my Church (First Assembly of God). That day was brutally hot. Without thinking, it never crossed my mind that I needed to wear a hat or bring an umbrella. Few days later a rash appeared on my face (a butterfly shape). The rash also was on my shoulders. And at that time, in order to be diagnosed with Lupus, I had to have three types of symptoms out of seven. I had two. With Lupus it can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of other ailments. With that being said, the dermatologist questioned the disease, but recommended: I be on prednisone to help control the rash from flaring up more. Being on Prednisone scared me. I had to take 14-15 tablets per day for a week, and that was on top of other medications that I already were taking. I felt like a walking pharmacy. But as the weeks went by, my doctor gradually reduced the dosage. Reason for that is because it is important that I do not stop “cold turkey.” This can cause an acute withdrawal reaction that can lead to a crisis situation.
Prednisone must be slowly tapered under doctor’s supervision.
Within a month, the rash started to ease off. Thank God for that. Having that awful rash on my face looked awful. I didn’t want to go out of the house. It made me feel uneasy and I know people would feel the same. But when I did go out, I was stared and questioned. People looked at me like I was a disease or something. And basically, I did, but I didn’t know what to say. The next day (Monday) I called my friend Veronica (Dr. Romulo C. Jacinto ‘s wife and assistant) to make an appointment for me as she recommended. When the doctor saw me, he had an idea but since he didn’t specialize in that type of disease, he recommended I see a dermatologist. When I did see the dermatologist, he right away put me on Prednisone. When the rash got controlled, he told me that I needed to see a specialist. In the meantime, Dr. Jacinto held his private practice in Winston-Salem, where he practiced in Internal Medicine with a specialization in Pulmonary Disease and Geriatrics. Sadly, on January 2001, Dr. Jacinto passed away. He was 66 years old.
To make a long story short, my friend Veronica asked her husband (Dr. Romulo C. Jacinto, MD, CMD), “where would you send me if I had the lupus?” He said to her – Duke in Raleigh, NC. She asked him why? He tells her, Duke University is one of the top ten clinics/hospitals in the world. Therefore, they have the best doctors. According to the President and CEO (2012 Directory) of Duke, he says to his colleagues, “among the world’s preeminent academic health care and biomedical research institutions, Duke Medicine is dedicated to delivering their very best to every patient they serve. At every level, from primary care to the most sophisticated subspecialty services, their faculty and staff are committed to providing evidence based, multidisciplinary care in a patient-centered environment.”
The doctor that I saw at Duke was Dr. John R. Rice MD. His particular Clinical interest and skills is Rheumatoid and Immunology, specializing in arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, giant-cell arteritis, vasculitis, gout, spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis. I remember the first visit at Duke. I spent half the day in his office being questioned and examined by his assistant. I was getting antsy. But I understood a thorough examination was needed to be diagnosed correctly. After the examination, I finally met with Dr. Rice. After talking to him he recommends me to be on Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine), twice daily But let me tell you about him a little. I can’t stress enough to say Dr. Rice is the best doctor a patient could ever had. The way he cared for his patient is something I never heard of. He told me that his patients is like his own family.
And hearing those words made me feel special. I love it!
With Plaquenil, he recommends I see an ophthalmologist. Her name was Dr. Laurie K. Pollock MD. Her interest and skill are general ocular problems and eye examinations, medical management of eye disease urgent eye care. Being on Plaquenil means frequent eye examination to see if there were any changes. This medication can cause serious eye and vision problems. The risk for these side effects is increased with long-term use of the medication and with taking this medication in high doses. It can cause blindness and if any changes were seen, I would be off the Plaquenil. Also seen at Duke was a dermatologist. His name is Dr. John C. Murray MD. His interest and skills are Demographic, etiology and treatment of keloids, clinical trials and phototherapy for psoriasis; tele dermatology. Bless his heart the many prescribed creams did some good until the second phase of the Lupus returned. Again, I was faced with the rash on my face.
According to WebMD.Com Plaquenil aka Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. Plaquenil is also indicated for the treatment of chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus, and the treatment of acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis in adults. In my case, the use of the drug did not give me serious effects. Although, there are many side effects to the drug, I am doing very well. Thank God I am able to do things for myself without any assistant. Yet, the disease may slow you down and affect you, but, I believe if we change our way of thinking, to think positive, we can live a normal life. Also, common sense plays a big part of my life because your body would tell you what you can and cannot do. I understand everybody’s body is different. And by all means, I’m not trying to tell you what to do.
We have been giving a God-giving choice to make our own decision.
In 2003, the rash returned. I’m not sure what caused it. Dr. John Murray, my dermatologist, tried to treat it with many different creams. After 2 years straight, I started to get frustrated because it seems that the creams didn’t help. I was at a point where I wanted to give up. Don’t get me wrong, Dr. Murray is a great doctor but I lost faith when none of the creams worked. In the meantime, I had to think of something that could help get rid of this ugly rash.
In February of 2005, I was really desperate. I couldn’t stand looking at my face. I felt unwanted, and unsecured. I cried thinking “Why me God?” What have I done wrong to deserve this disease? With that kind of thinking, I just realized why anybody? But that is another story.
Suddenly a thought crossed my mind that changed everything. What do I have to lose? I saw a flyer on a car window at CVS drug store in Wilmington. Nobody was in it but minutes after, she showed up. We talked a little and we exchanged numbers etc. Two weeks later someone else contacted me. I was okay with that because I didn’t care who it was. All I cared about was getting help. And out of desperation, I had to do something that may or may not help me. I was at my last straw. Her name is Lynda. She was one of the directors of a company that could possibly help with my skin problem. I say that because I used to use the products but due to the cost, I stopped. When she finally called me, I shared my problem with her. I told her I had lupus and that I was on many different creams that didn’t help. She told me that she may have something that could help me. Without any hesitation, I invited her to my house.
After two years straight, I didn’t care anymore. I was desperate to try anything.
It may not be the miracle you may have expected but it was my miracle that did wonders on my face. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I was excited with joy and I couldn’t wait to tell everybody. In fact, I couldn’t wait to tell my doctors at Duke University Clinic. Dr. John Rice was happy for me. He even mentioned that his wife used the same product. Dr. Murray on the other hand was not enthused. He acted like he didn’t want to hear what I had to say. Instead, he told me that I should continue using the creams. In my mind, I said why would I continue with the cream when for two years it never did a thing.
My Miracle SURPRISE! The miracle I am talking about is the “Timewise Miracle Set” by Mary Kay Cosmetics. Yes, you read it right! I was 21 years old when I first got introduced with Mary Kay Cosmetics. At the age of twenty-one years old, the only product I was interested in was the make-up. Being a young girl, the skin care products never interested me because I felt I didn’t need it. My face was flawless then. Besides, to go through the entire steps would take longer for me to get ready for work. I was not ready for that even though I knew the product would be better for me in the long run. Mary Kay Inc is a dedicated company that advanced the science of beauty, which is why the company’s scientists are passionate about creating products that will surprise and delight you – from the latest skin care innovation to the perfect shade of foundation. According to Dr. Lucy Gildea (MK Chief Scientific Office), “Innovation is in the DNA of our Company. We are dedicated to discovering the trends and technologies that enable us to create products no one else has.” On top of that, we are to protect our skin from pollution. Pollution causes an increase in age-accelerating free radicals, which is why Mary Kay scientists spent years developing a complex of ingredients that would defend skin against environmental damage. By collaborating with Columbia University and Dr. Liang Liu, the Company has been able to show that the patent-pending Age Minimize 3D” Complex reduces the effects of pollution on skin.
Within three days, the rash disappeared. Yes, there were a few scars here and there but with daily use of the Timewise Miracle Set, it cleared it all completely. I was stunned! Within the month, I became a Mary Kay consultant myself. This year (2020), I’ve been with the company for fifteen years. Since the product did wonders on my skin, I decided to sell the product. After all, I am a true testimony of the product and with that, I could do good. Unfortunately, moving back home to Hawaii changed that. I am now using the product for personal use but if anyone is interested in trying the product, please contact a local MK Consultant in your area. Trust me, the product is awesome and it may help you if everything you tried fails.
My Attitude Came From Prayer I like to say it has been at least ten years since my way of thinking changed. I was involved with someone who I thought the world of but only to be disappointed by his action. I won’t go into details because it still hurts a little. But I am doing great thanks to God who directed me to get out of the relationship. No regrets!
Since then I changed my entire perspective on how I live and how I think. All these diseases that came upon me throughout the years, doesn’t matter anymore. Why? Because I have put God first in my life. God is my healer and even though the doctors tell me differently, I know God has healed me. In many ways God has blessed me abundantly, more than I could ever imagine. No diseases can stop God’s plan for me. I know I may sound like I am preaching and I don’t mean to, but I don’t know any other way to tell my story without including Him. God is the reason why my attitude changes. Regardless, the pain I go through at times. I won’t allow crimplenes stop me from doing anything. I just deal with it quietly.
Many years ago, I wrote a blog that I thought could help many. And because it pertains to attitude, I found this blog appropriate to add in this story. The title of the blog was called: “THE BEST TIME TO GET INVOLVED AGAIN IS WHEN YOU FEEL YOU DON’T HAVE TO!”
For the first time in my life, I find that this is true. After my recent break up, I was so sad. But, at that same time, I have already made a decision that I wasn’t going to sit around the house and feel sorry for myself. Instead, I continued to attend my church and made it known that I would be available for any church activities. When that fell in its place, my life had completely changed. My business started to boom and before my eyes I felt that I didn’t need a man in my life, meaning I didn’t need someone to make me whole.
At 51 years old then, now at 64, LIFE IS GREAT! I couldn’t be happier than I am now. If you are a person that can’t pick up the pieces after a break-up, look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself that you are worthy! Tell yourself that you are beautiful or handsome. Make changes in your life and live your life the fullest! Nothing is worth it if you can’t feel good about yourself. Believe me, YOU CAN DO IT! Also, you must have God in your life. Without Him, things won’t change. You will face the same-o, same-o headaches. But when you are healed and ready, God will bring that special person in your life. With God, nothing is impossible (Luke 1:37).
If there was one thing you want to know about me is my attitude. For many years, I have faced many trials and tribulations that it’s not funny. I had often wrestled and struggled with Him, trying to do things my way. It just doesn’t work. And when you realize your way does not work, you might as well get over it and allow God to come into your life. Thank you Jesus for all you have done in my life.
The Orlando Magic beat the Brooklyn Nets in their first game of the restart and Jonathan Isaac sparked controversy when he stood for the national anthem.
Let’s hear it for all of those Orlando Magic players on Friday and every other player from every other NBA team for choosing to exercise their constitutional right to take a knee during the national anthem.
And let’s hear it, too, for Jonathan Isaac for exercising his constitutional right to NOT take a knee during the national anthem.
God bless you all.
Each and every one of you deserves our respect and understanding for choosing to peacefully protest during the national anthem or, in Isaac’s case, for choosing to peacefully not protest during the national anthem.
We all have a right to choose.
It’s the American way.
Isaac, the former Florida State star who is arguably the Magic’s most likable, spiritual and charitable player, shocked the league Friday when he not only became the first and only player in the NBA bubble to stand for the national anthem, he also became the first and only player to not wear a “Black Lives Matter” T-shirt during the playing of the anthem.
Isaac, playing his first game since a left knee injury on Jan. 1, stood with his arms behind his back while wearing his Magic jersey.
After the Magic’s resounding 128-118 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in their first game in nearly 5 months, Isaac was asked repeatedly by the local and national media why he made the decision. He stressed it had nothing to do with the flag or patriotism or the military or any of the other hot-button reasons the anti-Colin Kaepernick crowd always recites.
Isaac, a recently ordained Christian minister, said it all came down to his faith. He simply doesn’t believe that taking a knee and wearing a T-shirt go “hand in hand with supporting Black lives.” He believes that “the true support of all lives is the repenting of the sins we all commit and trusting in God’s grace and love shown in the death of Jesus for each and every person.”
“Absolutely, I believe Black lives matter,” Isaac said. “I don’t think kneeling and putting on a T-Shirt for me, personally, is the answer. … I feel the answer to all of the problems and all the things that go on in our lives is Jesus. … Black lives are supported in the Gospel and all lives are supported in the Gospel.”
Isaac’s Christian version of the taboo phrase “all lives matter” is obviously going to receive a ton of social-media backlash in today’s cancel-culture climate. Personally, I admire Isaac’s conviction and his courage for making a decision that he knew would be unpopular.
He talked with his Magic teammates and coaches before he made the decision and he said they all supported him. Said Magic coach Steve Clifford, who knelt with the team on Friday: “That was Jonathan’s personal decision. If guys are not comfortable kneeling and they want to stand, nobody has a problem with that. That’s part of living in our country.” Amen, Coach.
Said Isaac: “My teammates know who I am and what I believe as a person and they respected me for the decision. For me, personally it’s not coming from a position of wanting to be popular or wanting to be seen; it all came down to what’s in my heart.
I stake my flag with Jesus.”
The controversy over Isaac’s decision just goes to show how the world has been turned upside down in the past few weeks. It wasn’t so long ago that Kaepernick became an outcast for kneeling during the national anthem and now Jonathan Isaac actually has to explain himself because he is standing for the national anthem.
Isaac shouldn’t have to apologize just as Kaepernick and his fellow kneelers should not have to apologize. Not everybody believes in the same thing, and that’s OK. But, of course, in today’s polarized environment where the politicians, the president and the clanging cymbals on the cable news networks have somehow managed to even politicize a pandemic, we simply can’t respectfully agree to disagree anymore.
I wrote a column after the first game of the NBA’s restart on Thursday praising the NBA and commissioner Adam Silver for waiving the long-standing rule requiring players to stand for the national anthem. I thought it was a powerful moment of solidarity on Thursday night when players and coaches from both teams and even the referees took a knee in the tumultuous aftermath of the killing of George Floyd.
It’s baffling to me why some people insist that those who kneel for the national anthem are somehow un-American and are disrespecting the flag or degrading the military. It’s not like the protesters are burning or stomping on Old Glory. It’s not like they are criticizing those who fight for our country. They are simply peacefully protesting and sending the message,
“We love our country, but our country needs to be better at eradicating racial injustice.” I happen to agree with former Magic and current Lakers head coach Frank Vogel, who knelt in unison with his players Thursday night.
“Peaceful protest is patriotic,” Vogel said.
Let us not forget, this country was founded by not-so-peaceful protesters. Our forefathers were considered traitorous because they had the audacity to protest the way England treated the American colonists. If there had been sporting events back in 1774, you better believe George Washington and Thomas Jefferson would have been kneeling during the playing of “God Save The Queen.”
Likewise, I also admire Isaac for the stance he is taking. As Charles Barkley so eloquently said on Thursday night, it’s important to give players freedom to react however they preferred to the anthem. “The national anthem means different things to different people,” Barkley said during the TNT broadcast.
“I’m glad these guys are unified. If people don’t kneel, they’re not a bad person. I want to make that perfectly clear. I’m glad they had unity, but if we have a guy who doesn’t want to kneel because the anthem means something to him, he should not be vilified.”
Jonathan Isaac certainly shouldn’t be vilified. He has nothing to apologize for, and doesn’t have to kneel to show he cares about human kind. This guy is the real deal. He won the Magic’s community service award last year and is renowned around town for accommodating most every charitable cause that seeks him out. He and his local church, J.U.M.P Ministries, have been active in feeding underprivileged children weekly during the coronavirus pandemic.
He helps raise money and awareness to fight for literacy in Central Florida. He spearheaded a relief effort when Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas. He took kids from the Valencia Horizon Scholars program on a tour of the Bronze Kingdom African Art Gallery, where they learned about African American history.
Some players prefer taking a knee. Jonathan Isaac prefers lending a hand. “We all sin and the answers to all of the world’s problems, not just racism, is the true Gospel of Jesus Christ,” he said.
More power to Jonathan Isaac for his decision not to protest. More power to all of the other players for their decision to take a knee. Whether you’re kneeling down for what you believe or standing up for what you believe, we all have the unalienable right to choose.
PLEASE NOTE: I personally believe there are better ways to show your displeasure than kneeling for our National Anthem, protesting and looting the streets. A few years ago I sat on a bench outside The Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield Illinois talking to a black guy who was wearing a suit and tie. As he told me he personally didn’t believe racism exists in our country. If you welcome yourself into someone’s world with a smile ~ act with respect toward others, Your life works upon how another person preceived you to be.
How New Zealand got rid of a virus that keeps spreading across the world!!! By: Michael Baker, Amanda Kvalsvig, Nick Wilson
“Achieving 100 days without community transmission is a significant milestone,” Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said in a statement on Sunday. “However, as we all know, we can’t afford to be complacent.” New Zealand just marked 100 days with no new domestic COVID-19 cases. The country of 5 million people implemented strict lockdown measures in April. All restrictions on New Zealand businesses were lifted by June, but its borders remain closed to outside visitors. Now, bars, restaurants, and sporting events are open for business across New Zealand — but health officials say they’re staying vigilant for another possible outbreak. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. New Zealand has made it 100 days without a single new local case of COVID-19, the country’s Ministry of Health announced Sunday.
The public health milestone comes as coronavirus cases are spiking in other countries, including nearby Australia. The total number of cases in the US surpassed 5 million Sunday — by contrast, New Zealand has only reported 1,219 cases of the virus, most in April and May, and 23 of those cases remain active. “It has been 100 days since the last case of Covid-19 was acquired locally from an unknown source,” the health ministry said in a statement Sunday. “No additional cases are reported as having recovered, so there are still 23 active cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation facilities.” New Zealand took an early, aggressive approach to stop the spread of the virus. The country of 5 million people entered a hard lockdown in April that closed schools and nearly all businesses, including food delivery. By June, most restrictions were lifted in the country, but New Zealand’s borders remain closed to foreigners and incoming New Zealanders are required to self-quarantine for two weeks after arriving. Now, life has returned to normal for most New Zealanders, with bars, restaurants, and sporting events open for business — but public health officials said they’re staying vigilant for the possibility of another outbreak. Households should add masks to their emergency supply kits in the case of further Covid-19 outbreak, Health Minister Chris Hipkins says.
From the first known case imported into New Zealand on February 26 to the last case of community transmission detected on May 1, elimination took 65 days.
New Zealand relied on three types of measures to get rid of the virus: 1. Ongoing border controls to stop Covid-19 from entering the country 2. A lockdown and physical distancing to stop community transmission 3. Case-based controls using testing, contact tracing and quarantine. Collectively, these measures have achieved low case numbers and deaths compared with high-income countries in Europe and North America that pursued a suppression strategy. New Zealand is one of a small number of jurisdictions – including mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia, Australia and Fiji – pursuing Covid-19 containment or elimination. Most have had new outbreaks.
The exceptions are that of Taiwan, Fiji and New Zealand. Australia adopted very similar responses to the pandemic and it is important to note that most states and territories are in the same position as New Zealand. But Victoria and, to a lesser extent, New South Wales are seeing a significant resurgence. The key difference is that New Zealand committed relatively early to a clearly articulated elimination strategy and pursued it aggressively. An intense lockdown proved highly effective at rapidly extinguishing the virus. This difference can be seen graphically in this stringency index published by Oxford University’s Our World in Data. There are key lessons from New Zealand’s Covid-19 experience. A vigorous, decisive response to the pandemic was highly effective at minimising cases and deaths. New Zealand has the lowest Covid-19 death rate in the OECD. Total all-cause deaths also dropped during the lockdown. This observation suggests it did not have severe negative effects on health, although it will almost certainly have some negative long-term effects. Elimination of the virus appears to have allowed New Zealand to return to near-normal operation fairly rapidly, minimised economic damage compared with Australia. But the economic impact is likely to keep playing out over the coming months.
Getting through the pandemic — We have gained a much better understanding of Covid-19 over the past eight months. Without effective control measures, it is likely to continue to spread globally for many months to years, ultimately infecting billions and killing millions. The proportion of infected people who die appears to be slightly below 1%. The infection can cause serious long-term consequences for some people. The largest uncertainties involve immunity to this virus, whether it can develop from exposure to infection or vaccines, and if it is long-lasting. The potential for treatment with antivirals and other therapeutics is also still uncertain. This knowledge reinforces the huge benefits of sustaining elimination. We know that if New Zealand were to experience widespread Covid-19 transmission, the impact on Māori and Pasifika populations could be catastrophic. We have previously described critical measures to get us through this period, including the use of fabric face masks, improving contact tracing with suitable digital tools, applying a science-based approach to border management, and the need for a dedicated national public health agency. Maintaining elimination depends on adopting a highly strategic approach to risk management. This approach involves choosing an optimal mix of interventions and using resources in the most efficient way to keep the risk of Covid-19 outbreaks at a consistently low level. Several measures can contribute to this goal over the next few months, while also allowing incremental increases in international travel:
• Resurgence planning for a border-control failure and outbreaks of various sizes, with state-of-the-art contact tracing and an upgraded alert level system • Ensuring all New Zealanders own a reusable fabric face mask with their use built into the alert level system • Conducting exercises and simulations to test outbreak management procedures, possibly including “mass masking days” to engage the public in the response • Carefully exploring processes to allow quarantine-free travel between jurisdictions free of Covid-19, notably various Pacific Islands, Tasmania and Taiwan (which may require digital tracking of arriving travelers for the first few weeks.) • Planning for carefully managed inbound travel by key long-term visitor groups such as tertiary students who would generally still need managed quarantine.
Building back better…. New Zealand cannot change the reality of the global Covid-19 pandemic. But it can leverage possible benefits.
We should conduct an official inquiry into the Covid-19 response so we learn everything we possibly can to improve our response capacity for future events. We also need to establish a specialised national public health agency to manage serious threats to public health and provide critical mass to advance public health generally. Such an agency appears to have been a key factor in the success of Taiwan, which avoided a costly lockdown entirely. Business as usual should not be an option for the recovery phase. A recent Massey University survey suggests seven out of ten New Zealanders support a green recovery approach.
New Zealand’s elimination of Covid-19 has drawn attention worldwide. We’re about to publish an overview of the approach in the New England Journal of Medicine. We support a rejuvenated World Health Organization that could roll out an elimination model in other countries where there is public support for this approach.
ＨＡＶＥ ＦＡＩＴＨ ~ “WHAT IS THE WILL OF GOD?” You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. —Psalm 139:13–14 In today’s world ~ with Arrogance & Corruption ruining the very fabric of our society and Greed being the root of all evil. It’s getting harder and harder to earn a living and support ourselves with fewer good paying jobs and corporations not caring — if we live or die or can put food on the table for our families. Many are questioning ~ GOD’s whereabouts ~ with my feeling being why do people treat other people the way they do. And why don’t we solve the basic root cause of our Health Care Whoa which is the escalating cost of doing business and causing economic strife.
All the while damaging our future outlook on life in The United States … My father was WWII and when he got home drove a truck down the back roads (prior to interstates) of our fine country (without power steering) witnessing true hard times of the late 40’s early to mid 50s in this country. As he once told me, when this country came out of those harsh times …. was when people stopped blaming the higher being or government and started taking personal responsibility for their actions and started seeing the Relevance of the Golden Rule. Which is the principle of treating others as though you want to be treated. It’s the deeply held belief and maxim that is found in many religions and cultures. As it can be considered an ethic of reciprocity in some religions, although different religions treat it differently.
Why Take This Inner Journey? We all feel stress from a fast-paced, over-stimulated world. We all spend a lot of time thinking about where we are going and what to do next—so much that we are rarely present to ourselves. This can make us feel disconnected, unsure, and imbalanced.
Balance: the body in perfect harmony... Your mind, body, and spirit are in perfect harmony Your mind, body, and spirit have achieved perfect balance! This is one of the most rare outcomes from our studies, but it indicates that you have the perfect combination of rational thinking, good instincts, and sound morals.
How does God speak to Christians today? Before I answer that question, we need to define what we mean by the will of God. Throughout the Old and the New Testaments, the phrase the Will of God is used in three distinct ways. Sometimes the will of God refers to God’s providential will. God’s providential will is that secret plan by which He governs everything that happens in the universe. Ephesians 1:9–10 says, “He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times.” Before the foundation of the world God’s plan was to send Christ to die for us, but in later times He revealed to us this mystery. And notice that there’s only one will. God doesn’t have multiple wills. Contrary to what you may have heard, God doesn’t have a perfect will and also a permissive will. Some people say God’s perfect will is what He wishes would happen, however, God’s permissive will is what actually happens. Do you believe in a God who is so impotent He can’t achieve His own purposes? The fact is, God has only one plan that He formulated before the foundation of the world. And God’s plan was big enough that it encompassed the sin of Satan, the fall of Adam and Eve, Israel’s disobedience, and even the crucifixion of His own Son. God has a plan by which He governs everything that happens in the universe.
The Will of God also refers to God’s “preceptive” plan. This is the part of God’s will that can be understood from the precepts, or teachings, in Scripture. Most of what we need to know about God’s will has already been revealed in Scripture. For example, in 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Paul says, “For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality.” It’s very clear. God wants you to abstain from premarital sex, extramarital sex, homosexual sex, pornography. Or maybe somebody comes to you and says, “I’m trying to get on my feet financially, but I need some help. The bank says they won’t loan me any money unless you cosign this loan for me.” Do you need to pray about that? No. God already has said what His will is about co signing a note. Proverbs 17:18 says, “A man lacking in sense pledges and becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.” Don’t cosign a loan. If you want to give someone money, fine. But don’t cosign a note. God’s “preceptive” will is that part of God’s will that is clearly defined in Scripture.
The third use of the will of God refers to God’s personal plan for our lives. Does God have a blueprint that governs every part of your life? Of course He does. How do I know that? Psalm 139:13–14 says, “You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” The psalmist said, when you were in your mother’s womb, God wove every detail of your life. The color of your hair and eyes. Your personality. Your DNA. Everything about you is according to God’s plan. Think about all the details God had to orchestrate to get your father and mother together at just the right time. He had to make sure they were born in the right generation. He had to make sure they came into contact with one another. He had to preside over thousands of details to bring your father and mother together at just the right time to produce you. Yes, God has an expiration date stamped in our DNA blueprint, a plan, for your life and that ought to give you great assurance. What puzzles me is why are people so resistant to good news? The type of news you would think would be accepted gladly but Nope, the info is censored with only a few wanting to hear it all the while the silent majority just sticking their heads into sand. Indeed, this is a magical alignment.
Wellness of The Mind…
The Healing Power of the Mind and Visualization. A picture is worth a thousand words. Our belief system is based upon the accumulation of verbal and non verbal suggestions that have been gathered throughout our life experience. Through patterns of repetition and its associated rewards and punishment we learn to create our own perception of reality. In essence, we therefore become what we think. In healing, repetitive use of positive visualization allows access to the mind and body connection. This lets the mind and body work together which allows the healing process of the body on a physical level.
What is the mind & body connection? And how does it work? When we have an emotion, it generates a feeling that turns into a physical sensation. For example; You are watching a horror movie, you feel frightened and then get a chill up your spine. In this case you were getting a negative suggestion through your sensory perception (sight & sound) that produced an emotion of fear which turned into the physical sensation of chills up your spine. Visualization uses positive images to produce positive emotions that manifest into positive physical sensations in the body.
Simple, but how does it work? Can what we think actually have an effect on healing? Bodies do react to the thoughts you make. Our psychological emotional state affects the endocrine system. For example, the emotion of fear is related-to-adrenaline. If no feeling or fear exists there is no adrenaline and the same applies in reverse – no adrenaline nor fear. They work in relationship to each other. Wherever a thought goes there is a body chemical reaction. The hypothalamus, the emotional center of the brain, transforms emotions into physical response. The receptor of neuropeptides, the hypothalamus also controls the body’s appetite, blood sugar levels, body temperature, adrenal and pituitary glands, heart, lungs, digestive and circulatory systems. Neuropeptides, the chemicals messenger hormones, carry emotions back and forth between the mind and the body. They link perception in the brain to the body via organs, hormones and cellular activity. Neuropeptides influences every major section of the immune system, so the body and mind do work together as one unit. The brain is divided into two sides: Left side is the logical side (words, logic, rational thought) Right side is the creative side (imagination and intuition). Day – to – Day circumstances usually are met in a logical left brain mode, however by yielding to the right, creative side of the brain we actually restore balance in the brain. This allows access to the mind body connection to achieve what you want. The right side of the brain automatically steers you to your goal. It totally accepts what you want to accomplish without giving an opinion and acts upon it without judgement. That is why visualization targets the right, creative side of the brain and not the left logical side.
Positive thought is essential to producing positive results. Negative thought and emotions lower the immune system, while positive thoughts and emotions actually boost the immune system. To maximize success of visualization, as a support to the healing process, with the following suggestion being offered:
1. Defining your Specific Intentions: Visualization puts your intention of what you want to work. The more specific the intention, the more specific the results. Remember whatever you believe is what your body will do. So when you are thinking of your intention make sure it is: . Clear . Specific . Achievable . You feel, know and trust it is being accomplished.
2. Take Responsibility Trying to do visualization without taking responsibility, will prove to be futile experience. To accomplish what you want you must take action. Visualization usually takes about six weeks to work. It is done once in the morning and before bedtime. Some people do see or feel results the very first time, but remember everyone’s body and mind is different and so is the way they process information, so have patience with yourself. To take responsibility is to: . Be accountable to and for yourself. . Make a commitment . Do Visualization regularly. . Be persistent and Patient. . Keep positive.
3. Get Mentally Relaxed: A relaxed state allows you direct access to your subconscious mind. Here are some tips to help you relax. . Find a quiet place. Relax in a favorite chair or lie down. . Get comfortable and lose clothing. . Uncross your arms and legs . Get centered by focusing on the breath and breathing. This activates the vagus nerve which is the major quieting nerve in the body.
4. Visualize: . Think of or speak your intention out loud. . Close your eyes and imagine yourself in the healing process or as you want to be. . Watch as your body heals you. . Feel the healing taking place. . Know the healing is being accomplished. If you have difficulty you may want to try one or more of these methods. . Use creative imagery like seeing the cells in your body healing you. Your immune system fighting off invaders, your pain being taken away by healing mud . Imagine yourself in a very beautiful place, whole, healthy, and happy. . Try reading scripts from a visualization or self hypnosis book.
Heart and Soul: Wellness for the Mind and Body Do you want to maintain wellness to the best of your ability over your lifetime? Then you must consider every aspect of your health—body, mind and spirit—and make choices that increase your chances of wellness. The total package Try to see yourself as a complex being where your thoughts, emotions and body, down to your very cells, which work together to form your unique picture of wellness. You’re bound to know firsthand how a disturbing thought can make your heart race or how lack of sleep can make you feel blue. Attending to the health of all systems is necessary for optimum wellness. No one gets a guarantee against cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. But by taking the best possible care of your body, you can reduce the risk of some diseases and strengthen it to fight against others. Establish a regular relationship with your doctor. He can assess your medical history, tell you what preventive screenings you need and when and suggest ways to manage any chronic conditions you might have.
You should also tell your doctor all of your health concerns. Also be sure to: • Eat right—Follow the USDA Food Guide Pyramid or the Mediterranean Pyramid. • Drink plenty of water. • Maintain a healthy weight—Consult your doctor for your recommended weight. • Exercise regularly—with aerobic activity, strength training and stretching. Research shows 150 hours of exercise a week promotes longevity. • Get sufficient sleep—Most people need six to eight hours each day. • Relax—Teach your body to breathe deeply and loosen your muscles daily. Those are the basics, but you might also need to make some important changes such as these: • Limit your alcohol use. • Use caffeine products moderately. • Quit smoking. • Give up recreational drug use.
It’s possible to get perfect scores at the doctor’s office and strive to take good care of your body, only to feel less than well. Why is this? Perhaps you are neglecting the needs of another important health component—your mind. Is it running faster than you are or bogged down with negative attitudes? Maybe it’s overwhelmed by the amount of “no-fun” tasks you pile onto it daily, with no breaks for playing, leisure, hobbies, etc. Notice your thoughts: What is the overall tone of your thinking — is it negative or positive?
Looking on the bright side improves your total health. You can also nurture your mind with • Stress management — Learn how to let go of worry and literally let go of excess work. • Continual learning—Exercise your brain by taking a new class or learning new skills or hobbies. • Play—Feed your mind daily doses of humor, recreation and special interests. • Social support—Regular time with friends is vital to your health. If your thoughts remain negative no matter what you do or if you notice confusion, persistent memory problems or anything else that seems out of the ordinary, consult your doctor. You might need his intervention to help restore your mind’s health.
The spirit Dr. Edmund Bourne, author of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, asserts that everyone needs to develop “meaning, purpose and spirituality” for complete wellness. You can set realistic goals for yourself to foster your need for purpose. The question of “meaning” might involve taking an honest look at what you are doing in your life to find satisfaction.
You could: • Write a personal mission statement. • Keep a journal and record your values, goals and dreams of the future. • Brainstorm ways you can help others or make a difference in your community. What does it mean to have spiritual needs? You surely recognize your desire to love and be loved. That’s the foundation of your greatest spiritual need. You also need to feel secure, protected, hopeful and trusting— needs that inspire many to seek out a “higher being.” Whether or not you believe in such a power, you might try some of these suggestions to nurture your spirit: • Build a time of “stillness” into each day, free from distractions, interruptions, etc. • Forgive—Bitterness and resentment destroy your health. • Nurture your self-esteem. • Accept change and your inability to control all things. • Explore local places of worship. • Pray. • Read: Aging Well: The Complete Guide to Physical and Emotional Health by Jeanne Y. Wei. John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2000. Healthfinder www.healthfinder.gov
Gates: We will have a coronavirus vaccine, but the disease will keep coming back!!! By Hillary Brueck Jul 30, 2020, 10:07 A.M.
https://www.businessinsider.com/author/hilary-brueck Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has been warning about the threat of a pandemic for years. Gates told Insider US coronavirus testing is “worthless,” and the US response could have been much better with a “modest amount of money.” But he’s confident that scientists will eventually develop a vaccine that’s “very effective, and very safe.” He worries that if the vaccine is not shared equitably, the virus will “just keep coming back.” “The ‘go it alone thing,’ whether it’s as an individual or as a country, I do worry about that,” he said. When you hear Bill Gates talk about the US coronavirus response, his words don’t carry the billionaire philanthropist’s erstwhile optimistic tone. “This pandemic is a huge setback,” he told Insider. This is precisely the kind of setback he’s been warning of for years, saying we need to prepare for pandemics in the same serious way we prepare for wars. “It could have been not nearly as bad, with a very modest amount of money,” he said. Still, he suggests there is room for hope. The Gates Foundation co-founder said he’s confident the United States could put an end to the pandemic by mustering the country’s wartime fighting strength (and money) to lead a global coronavirus vaccine drive. Insider spoke with Gates in a wide-ranging interview, where he laid out his thoughts on the coronavirus vaccine race, what he’d fix first about the US pandemic response, how to get your neighbors and friends to wear their masks, and what he thinks Joe Biden might do on day one if he becomes the next president. The United States testing system is ‘absolutely useless’ Gates grew frustrated in the early days of this year, watching countries like Australia and South Korea pump out coronavirus tests as the US fumbled. One of his own research projects, the Seattle Flu Study, later discovered the first homegrown US coronavirus cases had emerged in January and February, weeks before federal authorities acknowledged community spread. Gates saw one common denominator among other countries with the best coronavirus responses: they “had been forced to think through the procedures, because they had exposure to the SARS or MERS viruses.” “There are countries that responded very quickly,” Gates said. “Number one on the checklist is you call up the commercial PCR [testing] companies and you get them going.” Even now, coronavirus test results in the US take days or weeks, not hours, to get back, which means patients may unwittingly infect others and grow the number of cases in their communities exponentially during that time. Gates says this is a “worthless” testing system — and it’s the first thing he’d fix if he were in charge. “The saddest thing today is that the majority of the testing is absolutely useless, because the results don’t come back in 24 hours,” he said. Mask compliance in the US is also abysmally low. Gates says this is the second thing, after testing, that he’d fix about America’s coronavirus response. “We need more masks,” he said. “The US is the worst of the rich countries in terms of mask usage, which is unfortunate.” But Gates doesn’t think forcing people to put on face coverings is the best idea. Instead, he suggests peer pressure as a tactic. “What you need is that if you’re walking around without a mask, people go, ‘Hey, buddy, that’s inappropriate,'” he said. “Most good social behaviors, like not littering, it’s not because the federal government increased the littering penalties. It’s because you get this sense of we’re in it together … You really need everyone that you respect, who you listen to, to be setting out that message, and the US just isn’t there.” At the beginning of the pandemic, “we didn’t understand the role of masks,” Gates said. “This respiratory disease actually doesn’t involve coughing the same way that almost every other respiratory disease does.” Public health experts, he said, need to “apologize” for not explaining very well how the thinking shifted, as they learned more about asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic spread. “Even the idea that, ‘Oh, masks need to be saved for the health workers.’ Yeah, we confused people. So our communication skills starting a few months ago needed to be better at saying why we’d had a counter-revelation,” he said. Despite all this, he finds it baffling that people still grumble about putting masks on. ” The sacrifice of wearing a mask is almost so trivial that you almost hate to use the word ‘sacrifice,’ but since it’s not working without that, you know — wow. I guess we have to push it in some stronger way,” he said. The virus may not be seasonal, but Gates says things could still get much worse this fall Masks or no masks, as more Americans return to work and school in the months to come, the coronavirus outbreak could get much worse. The fall could be tough, we’ll be indoors more, it will be colder — we know those are things that push the disease up,” Gates said. The World Health Organization voiced a similar concern recently, saying that even though the coronavirus does not yet appear to be seasonal like the flu, there are a “mélange” of factors that can drive disease rates up. In the fall and winter, there’s the additional burden of more seasonal flu cases that will tax the healthcare system. People may also come together more indoors for work, school, and socializing — increasing the odds that infections may spread. Gates still holds out hope the US could lead the world’s vaccine response.
The Land with no face masks: Holland’s top scientists say there’s no solid evidence coverings work
Warn they could even damage the fight against Covid-19.
Gates said the US drive for vaccine funding and research is the one big thing the country has gotten right in its coronavirus response. More than 160 different coronavirus vaccine candidates are being developed around the world. But two of the four speediest trials that are testing vaccines in humans right now are US-based: Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech. Gates sees this aggressive spirit of competitive research as a win, one he’s “confident” will, at some point, produce a successful shot. “Thank goodness we have many vaccines. If we only had the one, the Moderna vaccine, I’d have to say to you, ‘Boy, the likelihood of that really driving things back to normal is not super high,'” he said. “Even if the first vaccine to get approved is only modestly effective, somewhere in this set of vaccines is going to be something that’s very effective, and very safe.” Still, Gates says vaccines will never put an end to the pandemic if they aren’t shared with the world. “The disease will just keep coming back,” he said. The US has, until recently, shared his passion for this kind of globally-minded public health, playing a key role in eradicating smallpox and funding billions of dollars in HIV treatments globally every year. But Gates says things are different now, with the US buying up tens of millions of vaccine doses from around the world for itself before they’re even approved for use.” The world has been looking to the US to say, OK, as you’re funding all this [research and development] and factories for your own use, do you care about anybody else, or are you creating a leadership vacuum here?” Gates said. “Without the US, the coalition to stop the disease globally just doesn’t come together.” He is pressing US lawmakers to spend more on coronavirus response worldwide. Gates is pressing for Congress to allocate more money in its coronavirus spending bill this week to fund the global vaccine drive, and invest in research and development for coronavirus treatments globally. The current Republican relief plan being circulated offers $3 billion for global vaccines. Gates says the figure should be more than double that: $8 billion all in for global health, with half the money going towards vaccines and half for treatments. “That would be less than 1% of the bill,” Gates said. “But it would, from a humanitarian point of view, and strategic point of view, and getting the epidemic not to come back, it would send a clear message that the US is not being self-centered on this.” Those extra billions could be critical to building vaccine factories for other areas of the world in the months to come, before a shot is ready. That’s why Gates says it’s critical for the money to be allocated before congressional recess, and the fall election season. “If it doesn’t get into the bill, then you’re probably six months before you could get anything,” he said. “And that means the factories aren’t being built.” If Joe Biden wins the presidential election, Gates has an idea for what he should do first upon entering office: listen to the pros. “Hopefully, there’s some vaccine progress,” Gates said.
“Certainly, he may want more expert advice.” Gates said Biden would “probably choose not to leave the WHO” but more than that, he hopes that he would be a leader who appoints “strong people” to help him out. “There are lots of people who are involved in the global response to Ebola, and smallpox, and polio, who would love to help out the US bring this thing to a close,” he said. “You really have to view the pandemic as a problem that you’re willing to talk about, and willing to admit we’ve made some mistakes and that we’re going to keep learning, and let the voice of the CDC and experts like Dr. Fauci not be restricted, in terms of allowing them to speak to the public — and not be drowned out by whatever treatments you have a personal thought about.” Gates sees the coronavirus like a World War that may be won with strong US leadership. President Trump has referred to himself as a wartime president during the coronavirus pandemic, but Gates doesn’t think this is a war the US is winning. There’s not enough national unity or willingness for individual sacrifice. “The ‘go it alone thing,’ whether it’s as an individual or as a country, I do worry about that,” he said.
“This is a collective thing.” Despite this, Gates said he’s optimistic that we can “avoid the next pandemic being like this.” He imagines that diagnostic tools built for the coronavirus could one day help diagnose other diseases, like HIV, malaria, or the seasonal flu. Remote work is also changing the calculus for “how we use telemedicine” and “how many business trips we need to make,” he said. “The world keeps getting smarter,” he tells me. “Innovation and generosity in combination will get us out of this thing.” FILE – In this June 30, 2020, file photo Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., listens to questions during a news conference following a GOP policy meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. McConnell is emerging as the GOP’s mask spokesman, the highest ranking Republican in Congress proselytizing about the importance of wearing a face covering during the pandemic.
Dr. David Samadi is a world renowned urologist and front runner in prostate cancer treatment and Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy or RALP, a type of surgery commonly used to treat men with prostate cancer. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer and other urologic diseases. Dr. David Samadi‘s blog, https://samadimd.com/ which explores, everyday health tips, latest global health news, healthy food and living was created as an online destination to make people healthier.
I’ll stick to taking medical advice from people with medical degrees, Mr. Gates. There has been no void of US leadership states, Dr. David Samadi The Chinese Virus was our final wake-up call! We cannot let China infiltrate our country – medically or through technology. We need absolute independence from the CCP. Mandates do not work well in America. “Medicare For All” Mandatory Masks” “Mandatory Lockdowns” People come to this country for freedom. The more that the media & local government push mandates on the population, it seems that they have an adverse effect. These mandates may work in socialist countries, but not here. If people wanted to live under an iron fist, they would’ve stayed home. They have better quality fruits & vegetables. And nicer beaches. They’re here for the freedoms! Current status of coronavirus: 90% politics + 10% Medicine
Natural Ways To Stop Cancer Cells From Growing And Spreading The fatal nature of cancer lies not so much in the tumor that develops; it’s the spread of cancer throughout the body that’s most lethal. A new health breakthrough turned the tables a little bit and opted not to look at what natural substances can fight a tumor — but rather, which ones can slow the spread of cancer. And it’s led to some enlightening and positive news for treating cancer. Metastatic tumors are the cause of more than 90% of cancer related deaths. Metastasis formation can be considered as a culmination of the Darwinian evolutionary process within the tumor, when competition of multiple clones results in the development of cell inherent traits that favor tumor dissemination. Cancer stem cells (CSC) which possess self-renewal properties and genomic instability are considered to be an engine of tumor evolution. Cancer cells which have the capacity to colonize distant organs have the features of CSC and, in addition, exert their tumor-initiating capacity under adverse microenvironmental conditions. Recent studies support an idea that metastases can be driven by the evolved and selected subpopulations of CSC. In this review we discuss the common hallmarks of CSC and metastasis initiating cells (MIC) and prospects for the development of anti-metastatic therapy.
Five short stories about stem cells and cancer Elyn Jacob’s is a certified cancer coach and strategist and a two-time breast cancer survivor. She empowers men and women to successfully navigate the process of treatment and care. Elyn knows that cancer treatment requires an individualized plan, as every cancer is unique and there is not one plan for treatment that fits the needs of all–and she knows that healing often requires diverging from the medical standard of care. All too often people are pushed into a path for treatment that does not suit his or her core needs or desires. Many people find it a challenge to find a doctor who can hear and respond to their opinions and questions, and who dismiss holistic treatment options. Elyn’s own experiences with breast cancer enables her to deeply understand the questions and concerns faced by those affected by cancer. Her mission is to ensure that her client’s voice is heard and her goal is to help people find the right treatment, doctors, and post cancer care–and most importantly, to discover and correct the root cause of one’s cancer. Elyn has published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Cancer Biology and Treatment and Archives of General Internal Medicine. Learn how you can help prevent recurrence and minimize the treatment side effects and resulting effects that compromise your health and well-being. Empower yourself to go beyond the current standard of care to resolve the reason for your cancer and to heal yourself of cancer. While Elyn is grateful to have received the 2013 Best of Manhattan award and the Breast Cancer Wellness 2014 Ambassador of the Year award, the most important reward is helping others to improve not just quantity of life, but quality of life as well. Elyn knows that it is not enough to treat cancer; the goal is to beat cancer. Her goal is making the lives of cancer patients as long and high-quality as possible. She is passionate about helping others get past their cancer and into cancer-free lives. https://elynjacobs.com/tag/ red-raspberry-and-cancer-stem-cells/
Cancer Fighting Supplements According to Pubmed.gov (the government’s website for research articles in the medical fields) There are over 100,000 articles about Glutathione! This is a huge number, and highlights just how important of a molecule Glutathione is. Glutathione is the “Mother” of all antioxidants and one of the few that the human body makes endogenously (that’s a fancy way of saying it’s made inside the body). It is also vitally important for detoxification.
https://blog.dirobi.com/008-glutathione-supplement/ While you may typically think of a detox as something you do once or twice a year, glutathione is in it for the long haul, working around the clock, every day, to remove the toxins that can make us sick. Suffice to say, it’s one of the most important nutrients not just for optimal detoxification but also for optimal health. In fact, glutathione is such an important compound that researchers are starting to suggest that levels of this critical nutrient are predictive of longevity. Glutathione is the second-most abundant molecule in the body, just behind water (a clue of just how important it is to health). It is made up of three amino acids—glycine, cysteine, and glutamate. It is present in every cell but especially concentrated in the liver where it plays a major role in phase II detoxification, the stage in which glutathione binds to toxic molecules to prepare them to be removed from the body.
A family of enzymes called glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) is responsible for binding glutathione to these toxins—which can include excess hormones, man made chemicals, environmental pollutants, pharmaceuticals, and heavy metals—preparing them for excretion. Once it has attached to the toxic molecules, glutathione helps make them water soluble so they can easily be flushed from the body. If it weren’t for glutathione, toxins would back up in our bodies, leading to illness and disease; indeed, depletion of glutathione in humans is linked to diseases like cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and cardiovascular disease.
Give Your Glutathione Levels A Boost! Glutathione is naturally produced in the body, but aging, poor diet, alcohol, stress, intense exercise, This bombardment from so many angles can make it difficult to maintain healthy glutathione levels, but the good news is that there are plenty of effective ways to naturally boost production of this health promoting nutrient. Glutathione is found in some foods, but it is not very effective at increasing your levels because it is broken down during digestion, with only a small amount making it to your tissues. That said, there are foods that increase the activity of GST enzymes (those enzymes that help glutathione attach to toxins during detoxification). High-sulfur foods like garlic, onions, broccoli, kale, collards, cabbage, and cauliflower contain the compound sulforaphane which is the primary inducer of GST enzymes. Broccoli sprouts have also been shown to be an exceptional way of increasing GST enzymes. In addition to eating an abundance of these foods, there are specific nutrients you can take to build your glutathione levels. The unique study, which comes out of Washington State University, led to the conclusion that diet, nutrients and natural chemicals within plants (like flavonoids) could possess abilities to halt cancer in its tracks. It was published online in the journal
“Cancer and Metastasis Reviews.” Dr. DavidBrownstein notes cancer starts with iodine deficiencies— just as it does with low oxygenation of tissues with no one looking into the fact that low iodine and low oxygenation of tissues are directly related. Doctors are still scratching their heads wondering why cancer rates have been exploding but do not pay attention to doctors like Brownstein who has seen over 90 percent deficiency rates among his patients and reports other doctors seeing the same.
Copper and zinc are essential nutrients necessary to sustain the health and function of the human body. These two metal compounds naturally exist in the environment around us including our food and water but can pose major health complications if they are concentrated in our bodies inadequately. Up until 1963, clinicians did not even question the possibility that zinc deficiency may cause serious health symptoms nevertheless pose a fatal threat (5). Since then, an increasing rate of chronic illness and disease has caused researchers to further investigate how both metal toxicity and deficiency affect our health and wellbeing. Symptoms of a copper and zinc imbalance are plentiful and can lead to total body dysfunction if left untreated. Learn if your symptoms are signs that a low copper and high zinc nutrition plan can improve your quality of life. You can test your copper to zinc ratio through a simple hair mineral analysis.
Top 24 Most Well Researched Cancer Fighting Foods The researcher focused on genes that stop the process of “metastasis,” which is one of the scariest terms in all of health. That is clinical term for cancer spreading. Searching through the medical literature, the researcher found that the link between nutrients and metastasis is not a common topic in studies. People tended to study the genes that suppress metastasis, but not substances that could be playing a role in that suppression. So the researcher looked harder into the studies and documented a group of such substances that directly seemed to affect the genes of different cancer that control its spread. That list of substances included vitamin D (of course, as this is a huge disease-fighter), several amino acids, ginseng, lycopene (the cancer-fighter within tomatoes that turns them red), ethanol, pomegranate juice, curcumin, and Omega 3 fatty acids and it’s always important to remember that fish oil can turn rancid if it sits around to long and its derivative plant source is a better choice.
These, and others, affected cancer of the breast, colon, prostate, skin and lung. These substances, some of the most popular in alternative medicine, were able to turn metastasis suppressor genes on or off. Therefore, what you choose to eat, or perhaps buy in the supplement shop, could affect the spread of tumor cells. Unfortunately, this is an area that has not been well studied — but, of course, should be. Why don’t we spend more time studying the cancer-fighting nutrients within easy-to-find foods rather than constantly focusing attention on drugs?
Not surprisingly, the researcher calls for more investigation into how nutrients and metastasis are connected. Also, it is clear that there are many more natural compounds out there, more chemicals found within food cures, that haven’t even been looked into yet. The answers to fighting cancer will be found in nature — the hard part is the search.
https://www.faim.org/how-to-starve-cancer Dr. William Li presents a new way to think about treating cancer and other diseases: anti-angiogenesis, preventing the growth of blood vessels that feed a tumor. The crucial first (and best) step: Eating cancer-fighting foods that cut off the supply lines and beat cancer at its own game. And when it comes to fighting cancer, many believe that it is possible tostarve cancer with the foods we put into our bodies. One believer is Dr. Li , ( https://angio.org/ ), who claims that eating cancer-fighting foods cuts off the supply lines that feed cancer cells (or anti-angiogenesis). Since ancient times, people have been constantly exploring the possibility of ageless beauty – Agelessness , how to improve the nutrition of the cells to achieve the purpose of disease prevention and treatment, so as to achieve the human body’s natural life of 120 years? Maybe here you can find your answer …人类自古以来，即不断探索不老的可能，如何通过改善细胞的营养来达到防病治病的目的，从而达到人体的自然寿命120岁？也许在这你能找到你的答案…
9 Amazing Natural Foods to Stop Cancer (New Cancer Information) Cancer is one of the biggest killers in America and worldwide. It’s often diagnosed in it’s later stages and at that point it may be too late. Even when it’s diagnosed early on the medical system strongly pushes chemotherapy which leaves the patient struggling for life and vitality itself. The chemotherapy then weakens the body and can and often does kill the cancer patient faster than no treatment at all. A 25 year study done by the University of California Berkeley found this to be true, you can read about that study here. With that being said, catching cancer before it proliferates and grows out of control is a big advantage to you and your health and could literally save your life. Not only that but the two most powerful ways that you can prevent cancer also inhibit other health conditions and diseases and increase your quality of life the day you begin implementing them.
A new study suggests the spread of cancer is tied to dietary omega 6 fatty acids, Including palm oil, and that blocking a key receptor can prevent it. Metastasis, the spreading of cancer cells to other parts of the body, is the main cause of cancer-related death. New research has identified the cells responsible for this process in oral tumors, and also a promising way to stop it. The key lies in the cells’ ability to absorb dietary fatty acids—particularly palmitic acid, a major component in palm oil. Metastasis-initiating cells have high levels of the fatty acid receptor CD36 and seem to rely on certain fatty acids to thrive. Blocking the CD36 receptor prevented human oral cancer transplanted into mice from spreading, and a similar effect was found in melanoma and breast cancer cells. Senior author Salvador Aznar Benitah of IRB Barcelona tells us more about these promising findings.
The cells responsible for cancer’s spread — and for most deaths from cancer — may have a fatal weakness according to studies in mice: a reliance on certain fats to fuel their invasion. It is a difficult and hazardous undertaking for a cancer cell to uproot itself, travel through the bloodstream and take hold in an entirely different part of the body. (Non-cancerous cells are often programmed to self-destruct if they leave the tissue they live in.) Researchers have long struggled to understand which cancer cells can manage the feat, and how they do so. But a study published on 7 December in Nature1 has identified a population of oral tumor cells that are able to make the journey in mice, and has found that such cells may feast on fats to fuel the trip. Determining how certain cancer cells spread throughout the body — a process called metastasis — is a big step forward, says Xiang Zhang, a cancer researcher at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, who was not involved in the study. “Now people have a suspect they can follow.” To find that suspect, Salvador Aznar Benitah of the Institute for Research in Biomedicine at the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology in Spain and his colleagues looked among oral-cancer cells for those that could seed tumors. Within that population of cells, the team found some that expressed high levels of a molecule called CD36, which helps cells to take up lipids from their environment.
Such lipids could serve as an energy source for wandering tumor cells, they reasoned. “Metastasis takes a lot of energy,” says Ernst Lengyel, a gynaecological oncologist at the University of Chicago in Illinois, who was not involved in the project. “As a cell you must be able to adapt to changing environments, reprogram protein expression, establish a beachhead and start proliferating as soon as possible.”
STOPPING THE SPREAD Benitah and his team found that high CD36 expression was required for metastasis in mice. Antibodies that blocked CD36 — and eliminated its interaction with fatty acids — completely inhibited metastasis, although they did not affect the development of primary tumors. The researchers also mined public databases and found that high expression of CD36 correlated with poor medical outcomes in bladder, lung, breast and other cancers in people. Benitah’s team is now working to develop antibodies against CD36 that could be used in clinical trials, although he estimates it would take at least another four years to reach that milestone. Benitah notes that such a therapy may be effective even after cancer has started to spread: in mice, experimental antibodies eradicated metastatic tumors 15% of the time. The remaining metastatic tumors shrunk by at least 80%. The team is also looking at the implications of another finding: feeding the mice a high-fat diet led to more and larger tumors in the lymph nodes and lungs — a sign of metastasis — compared with mice on normal diets. Benitah’s team is now carrying out a study that aims to enrol 1,000 people with cancer, profiling lipids in their blood to look for any links to the spread of cancer cells. But at this stage, it is too early to tell people to avoid fatty foods, cautions Lengyel — especially people with cancer who may need a high-energy diet. “That’s a very dangerous message,” he says.
BOSTON, MA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2012 The Doctors Health Press, a publisher of various natural health newsletters, books, and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, is reporting on a study out of Washington State University that led to the conclusion that diet, nutrients, and natural chemicals within plants (like flavonoids) could possess abilities to halt cancer in its tracks. As reported in Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin The fatal nature of cancer doesn’t lie too much in the tumor that develops; it’s the spread of cancer throughout the body that’s most lethal. A new health breakthrough has turned the tables a little bit and opted not to look at what natural substances can fight a tumor—but rather, which ones can slow the spread of cancer. And it has led to some enlightening and positive news for treating cancer. The Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin article, “How to Slow Down Cancer Naturally,” reports the researcher focused on genes that stop the process of “metastasis,” which is one of the scariest terms in all of health. This is the clinical term for cancer spreading. Searching through the medical literature, the researcher found that the link between nutrients and metastasis is not a common topic in studies. People tended to study the genes that suppress metastasis, but not substances that could be playing a role in that suppression. So, the researcher looked harder into the studies and documented a group of such substances that directly seemed to affect the genes of different cancer that control its spread. The Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin article also reports that the list of substances included vitamin D (of course, as this is a huge disease-fighter), several amino acids, ginseng, lycopene (the cancer-fighter within tomatoes that turns them red), ethanol, pomegranate juice, curcumin, and fish oil. These substances and others affected cancer of the breast, colon, prostate, skin, and lung. As the article outlines, these substances, some of the most popular in alternative medicine, were able to turn metastasis suppressor genes on or off. Therefore, what a patient chooses to eat, or perhaps buy in the supplement shop, could affect the spread of tumor cells. Unfortunately, this is an area that has not been well studied—but, of course, should be. The researcher calls for more investigation into how nutrients and metastasis are connected. Also, it is clear that there are many more natural compounds out there, more chemicals found within food cures, that haven’t even been looked into yet. The answers to fighting cancer may be found in nature—the hard part is the search. (SOURCE: Meadows, G., “Diet, nutrients, phytochemicals, and cancer metastasis suppressor genes,” Cancer and Metastasis Reviews, published online June 13, 2012.) Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin is a daily e-letter providing natural health news with a focus on natural healing through foods, herbs and other breakthrough health alternative treatments. For more information on Doctors Health Press, visit http://www.doctorshealthpress.com. The Doctors Health Press believes in the healing properties of various alternative remedies, including Traditional Chinese Medicine. To see a video outlining the Doctors Health Press’ views on Traditional Chinese Medicine, visit http://www.doctorshealthpress.com/chinesemedicine.
Tiffany is a force of nature, all passion and strength with a heart of gold.
She can be as stubborn as a bull, but that side only comes out when she is standing up for someone or something that she really believes in. Tiffany is an empath, feels everything deeply and is an incredible friend or partner to have, because once she has given someone her heart, she loves with every fiber of her being. Tiffany stated; Yesterday I had the chance to speak to my daughter regarding salvation and the dream I received in Sept. 2019. Ever since I saw Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne at our church, one thing stuck in my mind was what he said.
“The only thing we can take to Heaven is ourselves.” Wow! How true is that? Therefore, this captured my heart. In an instant, I thought of my daughter, my three grandkids and my son-in-law. But I never realized how much impact it gave me until the next day. I woke up thinking, “was this dream real?” And before I could do anything else, I started to journal my experience since it was fresh in my mind. I believe God was speaking to me in my dream. The thought of my kids being left behind saddens me. And with that kind of thinking, I cried, and cried more as I write. As a mother, I don’t want my kids left behind. In fact, I don’t want anybody left behind. So, I told her, even if you got saved as a teenager, I need you to rededicate your relationship with God and get your family to do the same; because we are living in the end times and you don’t want to be left behind. You want to make sure you are right with God so that you will be able to enter God’s Kingdom. REPENT AND BE SAVED! Nothing matters without God. I for one is a living testimony in what God has done in my life.
Thank you Jesus!
Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). We may feel like failures and wonder why God allows suffering. But as time passes we learn to look back and see how it all worked out for the best and the trial and tribulation drove us closer to Him. Today, God must be working in my heart. For three weeks straight, a friend that I knew during my childhood years has been trying to connect with me. Every Friday she would come with her husband to bring a bag of groceries from our Church. And usually she often stayed in the car while her husband made the delivery.
But what started this bitterness is because of miscommunication regarding our Bible Study. The bible study is hosted by Lucy therefore, it was her group/her home. I was her assistant. We had about 15-20 attendants weekly……the most in any life group we have in our Church. It was so successful that we were the talk of the Church. Everybody wanted to know how we did it. But to make a long story short, this friend that I am talking about decided that we need to make some changes. According to her, she was told by some leaders at church that we couldn’t do certain things and that we had to split the group. In honesty, she didn’t like how we ran it. Lucy, myself and others got upset. Some tried to be obedient to change but it was hard to be obedient because our feelings were hurt.
Today, when she visited and came out of her car, I felt pressured to speak to her. We talked a little and shared our feelings about politics because we often talked about that in the past. And when we had our friend visiting from California, all of us classmates would get together and meet for lunch at some fancy restaurant at a fancy hotel. It was fun, what I’m saying here is that, as Christians, sometimes we allow our flesh to run our life. And if you allow it to control you, you will lose your joy, hope, and victory, even your reason for living. In the end, you’ll become weak, powerless, and devoid of the desire or energy to pursue anything, let alone the high calling God has for your life.
The one factor that does impact God’s ability to use you is your own obedience to Him. Your heart must be willing. You must take authority over the flesh that would take you down a lazy path. And you must yield your body to God’s Spirit as an instrument of righteousness. That’s when you’ll find yourself on the path that leads to being used by God! If you think your “today” is not going well, think of what the future of those who die without Christ will be like (Rev 20:12-15). Sometimes when I look at people, I think, “I wonder where they’ll spend eternity.” Will it be in torment? Do they know the Savior?” I feel badly for those who are lost and don’t even know it. How sad that they don’t know the joy of being saved like we do. We might have a negative attitude, but at least God has rescued us and redeemed us. Think how sad it makes you feel that so many are going to die without Christ, and then do something about it–tell them how they might be saved – “Change Before You Have To.”
As I take a break from writing, a thought crossed my mind. Where did all the years go? I remember as a young girl, all I could think about is playing and having fun. No toys were needed. But I did have one Barbie and a fire truck that had pedals. With that being said, I drove it everywhere in the yard. That tomboy came out of me. Now that I am in my adult years, the thoughts of today are different. We are now facing chaos in our country and the world. Many are afraid, worried and even having sleepless nights. Some are even praying that God will remove the hatred in people, stop the chaos and corruption and heal our land. What are we to do? Faith in the news, says, “If we start our day off with prayer and give thanks for all we have, if we serve someone who is less fortunate than we are, if we think of our glorious and joyful future with Christ, if we think about those who are not yet saved and witness to someone today, and if we take a walk and walk in the Word daily, I think we can do much to turn a negative attitude into a positive one. God would want it to be that way.” Tiffany Markins!!!
World peace will come only when the people of this world are at peace within themselves.
Never Once by Marshall Segal Have I not commanded you? TO Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
LIVE ON THE PEACE AND JOY THAT WILL NEVER EXIST IN REALM The Prince of Peace Simply stated, Isaiah 9:6, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?
A friend emailed me: “Can you enlighten us on what is going on – in the earth’s energy field? I AM feeling strange in a not too pleasant way… Thank you.
On its own – humanity lacks the divinely revealed knowledge of how to bring peace. It is ultimately going to require the return to earth of Jesus Christ, and the setting up of the Kingdom of God, to bring true, just, lasting peace. World peace, or peace on Earth, is the concept of an ideal state of happiness, freedom and peace within and among all people and nations on Planet Earth. This idea of world nonviolence is one motivation for people and nations to cooperate, either voluntarily or by virtue of a system of governance that has this objective. Different cultures, religions, philosophies, and organizations have varying concepts on how such a state would come about. Human beings, as they are today, are not ready for world peace, not even close. You can create peace in a room, peace at the dinner table, peace in your home, but the leap to nations and planets takes us out of the realm of reality and into our imaginations. Let’s not get egotistical about peace by shooting right for the be-all-that-end-all.
Desiring God To say that man can exist apart from God is to say that a watch can exist without a watchmaker – or a story can exist without a storyteller. We owe our being to the God in whose image we are made (Genesis 1:27). Our existence depends on God, whether we acknowledge His existence or not. As the Sustainer, God continuously confers life ( Psalms 104:14 ). Scripture connects inner peace specifically to peace among people: “Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. Genesis 1 :1-27
In my opinion there are a lot of different factors of energy coming into our awareness and these take a toll on us in many different ways. First and foremost, GMOs and chemtrails are horrendous human experiments – then all the while – include multi-dimensional frequencies, Schumann Resonance changes, 5G frequencies, solar flares and more. This all can wreak havoc on our bodies and our immune systems. We humans are re calibrating at a rapid rate and that brings on all kinds of symptoms, depending on how you organically hold your energy. I do my best to stay grounded and bubbled within!!! I suggest learning how to do this so that you will gain the skills of being grounded and protected in your energy field. This gives you better judgment as well, and then uses your inner voice to determine what is and is not of your best interest. I think we are in the times of redefining who we are and “the new normal.” We Just need to learn to protect ourselves and our space from our environment and Big Government. I have a meditation Here: for a grounding and bubble technique – maybe incorporate that into your daily routine to maintain better judgement, discernment, and grounding (peace of mind.)
Many folks are still holding onto negative frequencies and are stuck in this vibration – no judgment here – it is just the concept of letting go of what no longer serves you and this is what 2020 is all about. So, then most ask – how do I do that??? Well that is the great part about doing spiritual journeying – it is all so personal – you can do just about anything…it is all about intention to LET GO of what holds fear. This will open more frequencies of JOY. Then when you find even a shard of JOY – celebrate and gratify so that JOY becomes your new redefined YOU. Again, not telling anyone what to do or not do – it is all about personal choice. But I do know we humans will do this work either here or in between lives – so I suggest entertaining ways to do it while still here. 2020 is about gaining 20 / 20 vision – command better boundaries for your auric field. Your room. Your home. Your spaces and places. Command and practice discernment consistently. Command protection without fear.
You are protecting your fields – not being scared. Find support!!!
Lately, I find myself being totally uninterested in the news and toward current events and I have recently been cutting people out of my life because I feel they are lost, stuck in some strange dimension that I don’t want to be around. And yet my love and gratitude to Spirit has grown hugely. I feel now that I’m part of the universe, no, I feel I AM the universe. I am all of you.
I definitely realize – that I pick up on vibes instantly and I am an empath that I feel what people are going through. I can literally feel my energy being drained around low vibrAtional people and feel my energy spike around high vibrAtional people. It really messes with my anxiety. Sometimes I don’t know why I feel the way or what I’m feeling or what’s the purpose of it. I’ve learned to shield myself and stay positive and to keep my balance.
Here are a few common signs that indicate that you are struggling with an inner conflict!!
Follow certain simple yet Eight effective tips to deal with today world:
1. Give direction to yourself Recognize your inner conflicts and resolve them to make peace with your inner self. There are times when you behave totally opposite to what you really are and analyze your behavior a minute later. People who have inner conflicts usually seek support and get easily influenced by others around them. They always find it hard to make important decisions of life and wish someone else could do that for them. Such people get dependent upon others, which negatively affect their confidence.
2. A feeling of discomfort It feels as if life is moving in the wrong direction and we are completely helpless. People accept that things are bad but it is unfortunately a partial acceptance. They don’t actually try to fight the feeling but on the contrary try to suppress it (bury their heads in the sand), something which eventually worsens the problem.
3. Recognize the “root cause of the problem” It is quite difficult to find a solution to your problem until you acknowledge the fact that you really are struggling with the inner conflict. The feeling of inactivity of the recurring inner dialogues may be a strong indication to make sure, so that you can make an action plan.
4. Don’t suppress you inner conflict or violate your values Those who try to avoid or run away from their inner conflicts feed them even more. You must accept that you have inner conflicts so that your unconscious mind gets the message. Think of all the possible ways to come out of it instead of closing your eyes to them. You must remember that the act of violating your inner values actually instigates the inner conflicts. Listen to your heart when you make important decisions in your life and even if you have made a mistake in the past, make sure you don’t repeat the mistake again in future.
5. Tendency to be politically correct Such people often try to follow the footsteps of others regardless of what they really want to do. The tendency to do that often includes the desire to get support from others around them. What others value or say is much more important than what you believe in even if it takes you miles away from your goals. How do you actually react in a situation when you get loose money by the bank manager? Do you point it out or keep it in your pocket without uttering up a word? Your answer to this question can tell you clearly whether you are one of those who struggle with inner conflicts or not.
6. Don’t stress upon winning It is all right if you end up making a mistake or do not get the support of all others around you. Take it easy, as you get to learn something new every time you make a mistake or take the less traveled path to get success. You can never get approval from others if you don’t approve of your own methods to reach your goals.
7. Dump it on a piece of paper You must follow certain rules in life. Develop a belief system and values that help you give direction to your life. Do what you must do to reach your goals instead of running away from your responsibilities. Do not use “waiting for the right time expression” to procrastinate as it may lead to inner conflicts eventually.
8. Write the conflict on a piece of paper Psychologists believe that when you write down your conflicts give you a feeling that you have actually dumped it. Along with it, you get clarity of thoughts, which is important to make wise decisions. It is quite difficult to move on in life when you have inner conflicts troubling you day in day out. One of the best ways to deal with them is to follow your instincts or to do what your heart tells you to do.
All of that fear, anger and negativity will simply transcend with you into what is called karma. So again, you obviously get to choose to believe whatever you want to, as we all do. But many on the planet are a living testament to the fact that doing the hard work to release fear and regain balance in empowered love DOES work. While everyone goes through this process the way they choose – my advice is to do whatever you can to clear out fear and make sure to do all you can to upload joy and stay present. And also remember to work WITH the Law of Attraction – meaning focus on what you WANT versus what you don’t want. Because you’re creating anything you give attention to. TEACH yourself about energy and learn about your chakra system and RE-FUEL your body with love and self esteem. NO ONE can do this for you. Not even a healer for a discount price. Honor your body as it is the vehicle you create from and with. Do positive affirmations daily. Only focus on the positive. Stop focusing on the negative because you are the one drawing it in and if you believe that dark entities are harming you then they will. For every negative thought think three positive thoughts. Do your best to see yourself as love and light.
Nothing Positive Comes From Being Negative – as stated by Joe Nuxhall Born: Jul 30, 1928 · Hamilton, OH | Died: Nov 15, 2007 · Fairfield, OH and Joe Nuxhall should know he made an impact. On June 10, 1944, at 15-years-old – NUXIE became the youngest person ever to play Major League Baseball.
No one can take that from you and no one can do it FOR you. We must Command light around ourselves – it is all about raising your vibration. And BTW, if you DO choose to leave this planet (message to those thinking suicide) all of your fear and angst will go right along with you. I hope you realize that you will karmically still need to resolve what you do not do on this plane of existence. So in my opinion, it behooves you to do the work now, here, and find love and joy as it is your birthright.
This world is a beautiful place if you choose to see it that way. Thereby, I am learning to Surrender to all my existence (the good and the seemingly bad) is critical for overall health. Trusting your decisions and releasing fear opens the channels for You to flow through. My suspicion is that with complete surrender and trust in yourself (which is ultimately Source/God), life not only gets easier, but alignment to Soul purpose happens, and thus all of your dreams come true. Everyone has a right to their version of reality, and this includes navigating “this enlightenment process”. If you feel it is not safe for you, that’s your truth, it just may not be another’s. I personally believe “evil” has every right to be here – for others to discern the difference between those bad and those who are good. Just as I also have the right not to play in that sandbox so to speak. I raise my vibration. Just a thought. And BTW – what IS the REAL WORLD anyhow. We are very powerful humans and our thoughts create our reality both good and bad. Keep up the medical reasons search but when there are no answers there turn to your higher self and ask for assistance that way. The Law of Attraction helps a lot! It is more about the different frequencies fighting between folks, meaning when someone is holding a higher vibration in love and then encounters another that is holding a lower vibration if fear – those two energies – fight much like magnets pushing and pulling. This may sound odd to some but pretty “normal” to others that are energetically aware of this Ascension process and remember many folks are asleep to it and will not necessarily experience the same reality. The way I best navigate all this is to stay present, stay grounded and stay in the observer mode – meaning be somewhat in AWE of what is going on around us, and own it as your truth even if it is not everyone else’s. Go = Put God above ️
In these trying times: it’s important to Keep eating healthy & enjoying nature. It has always helped me re-charge & regain balance. It is OK to seek that out as much as you need it. Some people’s energy is being drained, so one thing I have recently learned is how to minimize physical encounters with those people & how to protect oneself when around such people. If it is not too uncomfortable for you, try the meditation. It is important to protect – ALL of yourself against – external negative, draining energy. There are positive affirmations you can say & write to keep your energy strong to repel and/or reduce the negativity from other people. I have been using “Mind Movies” & “MindValley” for various guided meditations they offer for free, as well as other courses about maintaining positive energy through affirmations. My favorite is: “You have the Heart of a Lion & You will Love Yourself no matter what the world tells You.” It is very powerful to say that to yourself while looking in the mirror – looking yourself in the eyes. It gives you a huge boost of energy from the Creator’s Energy within all the Life around us.
https://www.healdocumentary.com/testimonials.html HEAL, directed, written, and produced by Kelly Noonan and Adam Schomer, dissects the incredible relationship between spirituality and science that yogis seek to optimize on a daily basis. “The intention behind HEAL is to inspire, empower, and inform,” says Kelly Noonan Gores, the film’s director. “We are living in an epidemic of fear and stress. I wanted not only to shine a light on our bodies’ brilliant capacity for healing, but also present the scientific evidence proving our beliefs, thoughts, emotions have a direct and profound influence on our genetic expression. I want to include inspiring real-life stories to show us what is truly possible when it comes to healing, even when we are told there is no hope.” The film tells the unbelievable stories and healing journeys of real people who were able to cure chronic pain and overcome terminal illnesses using the “power of belief.” Leading scientists, master teachers, bestselling authors, and mind-body experts including Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Bruce Lipton,Michael Bernard Beckwith, and Anita Moorjani lend their insight to the film.
I suggest you Google and learn about the Law of Attraction as you are drawing in a lot of negatives and that will only multiply – you can paradigm shift this by CHOOSING to refocus on positive outcomes. Patience is key – usually our Higher Self knows exactly what is best for us. I would suggest studying the Law of Attraction to learn to paradigm shift. Throughout the darkness of the universe we can look forward to the shining stars of the universe. In this video Orion’s Nebula (Messier 42) https://youtu.be/tcQfeDsCosE it opened up a black hole or a tunnel with some kind of spellword to the four stars on the Nebula, I learned, I want to grow within my higher self. I want to be more protected, more able to control my thoughts, more full of love. I overthink in the realm of “higher-self”, what else is out “there”, how I feel much different than others. I want to feel human again. But also with the knowledge and guidance of my higher self and my guides. I know I am on my great path, I am just needing a tribe. Some people who understand, who can hear me, who I can help. I feel best when I help others, provide for others, loving others and being together. I feel full when I do this, but I need some support myself too, but from people that understand, who experience things similar to how I do. I do know the Physics of Change. Change is like Time. In fact, it is Time. There are as many factors involving Change as there are in Time.
Why Time DOESN’T Exist! (A Life Changing Truth) In my personal opinion there is no finish line with time it’s always in change, motion and transformation. It is the evolution of creations itself. The purpose IS co-creation. We are humans having a spiritual experience here on the planet and sometimes we forget that. The great thing about the changing energies is that it is going to continue to be different all the time; especially now when people are awakening at such a rapid pace – so maybe just try, try and try again – meaning I just keep trying new things to work with my energy. I try MANY different ways to play with the energies and these efforts will change as the energy changes. I think one of the things to do is to keep the FUN and the AWE in this process versus finding the frustration or the fear. The only thing one can do is to be aware of what’s happening and to observe. To interfere in any aspect would throw the outcome. If you are afraid, center yourself, step back and wait. You might be right in assuming, Koi, that the simplification we’ve done in order to make the concept of time more understandable to us, is misleading. The idea of a timeline might not be false though. Maybe time can be written on a timeline – the starting point being the Big Bang, and the ending point being either the end of the universe or an infinite amount of time along the timeline (in case the universe will never cease to exist). The past can obviously not be changed according to this theory (like most other theories of time), but neither can the present or the future, suggesting that time is predestined in a sense. This does not mean we can’t make our own future through decisions, but the timeline already “knows” which decision will be taken, or maybe there are an infinite amount of predestined timelines, the point being the predestination and time being “always” at all times. This “theory” has probably already been thought of before me, and that might be because it is as good as any common theory, since it like many of them also cannot be disproved in any way we know of. When questions get so complex that we can’t know which answer is the right one, we might as well choose one for ourselves. Does time exist, does time not exist. It really is up to each individual to just “pick one”.
Having Faith – just because we can’t see it … that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist! For in Him we live and move and have our own inner being, Our God is ALIVE. Alive and involved, in and through and over all that we see, touch, smell and sense… and even the things we cannot. He is not an idle idol, a statue sitting on a hill, a God too high and lofty to reach into the depths of our very souls. But rather is all around us, in us… It’s so easy to assume that we are alone in this world. We go through times of great hardship and feel alone… we may be surrounded by people, but in our heart of hearts there is an ache for a deeper connection and to be understood behind the realms of sound and sight. “He is not far from each of us” Although we may feel alone and as though God is dead and silent, He is actually, and quite really, very near to you, IT’S IN HIM THAT WE LIVE – our life comes from Him. His breath breathed into us, sparking life and sustaining us… AND MOVE – He is with us through every season and circumstance, every move and turn our lives make, He is but a call away… AND HE IS IN OUR BEING – He created us and our innermost self. He knows us deeper and more fully than any other human on the planet. He is longing to bring to the forefront the true value and purpose of our very being.
You Can Heal Your Life… You’re not alone, Christ is with you – all around you – empowering you. Have Your Best Day My Friends. 🙂
