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My New Year resolution is 'Not to make any more New Year resolutions'

Whats yours??

Taking a flier here, but if anyone has autistic children and would like to share ideas which have helped them cope with everyday life, I would love to hear from you.

I love Christmas, but I have a tendency to stress out.
If I'm not careful, I can easily look like this

only without the breasts

I'm always on the lookout for some good advice. Here is some simple, easy things that you can do when starting to feel stressed

This more of advice than anything alse...Im not writing this for attention or anything else..just dont want anyone to make this mistake as Linda did..........A while back I did a story on "Get a Second Opinion,Linda didnt".......The reason why I write this is a lot of people will go to a Doctor for a possible Cancer Screening (Nobody wants to even have to get to that point to have to do that)But it has to be done......If your lucky the Doctor tells you..."Your test came back Negative".."You are Cancer Free".....Please go and get a Second opinion......The only time people will want to get a second opinion is when theyre told they have Cancer(In most cases)....Even if you are told you dont have Cancer..Get that second opinion....It could Possibly save your Life......It took a Year for the cancer that she had in the first place to re emerge (And then it was too late)The Doctor sais that if it was correctly detected the 1st time ..It possibly couldve been eradicated then or at the least added 10-15 years more to her life....To think if she did that...This aint happening.........Because of no 2nd opinion...Linda is lying in a Hospice now....Shes shrunk down to where her head seems to be too big for her frame....65 Pounds...No strength to even move anymore....Her hair is an inch long at best.....It takes all I have not to break down as I sit there holding her hand as her eyes are fixed on an object on the wall and they dont move at all.......LInda called me her big Brother as she was adopted so I have to be there for my little "Sister" at the end.....Isnt this just wonderful with Christmas right around the corner!!?.....Have to go see her everyday now til the end comes...And soon enough...She will be gone forever......(Merry Christmas Nam)........Get a Second or Third opinion!!!!!!!!!!!......Poor Linda didnt.......

Hi I Am Dave
Well last saturday I got stung 2x by a Bee well I was walking to the shops when the Attack Happened they seem to Be in a Tree I was walking under they buzz on my Head and then they stung me I am not problems Health wize to the Bee sting but just a sore Neck for 3 Days but mutch better what's the Best stuff to put on a Bee sting for the swelling xox Dave

healthy wealthy and wise............
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The quest for a happy life engrosses every human being. But every- one tends to define happiness in a distinctly individualistic fashion. Philosophers and thinkers have attempted to define a happy life. The Hedonists have a simple notion that happiness consists in the gratification of physical appetites. There are others who believe that happiness is attainable through the acquisition of material goods. The more intellectually inclined tend to think that happiness lies in the pursuit of literature, arts and philosophical thoughts. Emotional satisfaction which is to be found in human relations - love for one's parents, wife, children, etc., and friendship - also gives one happiness. To R. G. Ingersoll, "Happiness is the only good", but to Shelley it is something elusive; he sings:

Ye seek for happiness - alas, the day!
Ye find it not in luxury, nor in gold,
Nor in fame, nor in the envied sway ...
The definitions are varied, But all of them suggest that happiness is a state of mind and that different people derive happiness in different ways. To some it is physical gratification or emotional satisfaction; to many it is intellectual. There are many who believe in the saying, "Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die". But the be-all and end-all of life does not consist in eating and drinking and that happiness cannot be derived from these two elemental activities. There are also people whose mental make-up is such that they derive a lot of happiness if they arouse jealousy in others and 'feed fat' the grudge and hatred they have against their enemies.

One would wish to be happy and at the same time be virtuous. One need not make a choice between being happy and being virtuous. That is to say, one would like to lead a virtuous life that would give happiness too. No one can be perfectly happy. Life is a mixture of joys and sorrows. There is the fact of the existence of suffering too. Unhappiness or pain accompanies the experiences of birth, illness, failure to satisfy desires, separation from friends and loved ones, old age and death. Even the more fortunate are unable to ward off old age and death. This is a basic truth about life which is mentioned in all the religions of the world. The Buddhist philosophy speaks of suffering as a universal problem of life in a world that is finite and changing. A second truth which Buddhism upholds is that suffering is caused by desires or cravings. These desires tend to grow or increase as we attempt to satisfy them. A man wants ten thousand dollars, then he wants a hundred thousand, then a million, and his wants do not cease. This kind of desire is the real cause of unhappiness, but it is encouraging to know that it is within our control, and that something can be done about it. If men rise above desires and ally themselves with values to which these desires are irrelevant, they may find a serenity unaffected by any of the calamities that befall them.

A third truth mentioned in Buddhism is that desires can be destroyed or blotted out. There is also a fourth noble truth in Buddhism and this truth is that we have a way-out through the Noble Eightfold Path. Buddhism mentions the fact that evil and suffering can be removed if only we have the right knowledge about the nature of our self.

One may derive happiness from life by following the Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path insists on right understanding, right aspiration or purpose, right speech, right conduct, right mode of livelihood, right striving or effort, right mindfulness and right concentration. One's happiness is very much dependent on one's virtuous conduct which in turn consists in the elimination of lower nature, including selfishness, and in the attainment of peace and contentment, joy, insight, and love and compassion for all living beings.

I know... I know... we ALL have them, or have had them, and will have them if you be so blessed to live long enough. Long enough?... well, it is said "Senior Moments" start around the age of 40, and continues as part of the aging process. And we ALL are going forward in age, not backward.

The definition of "senior moments" is said to be, "an instance of momentary forgetfulness or confusion that is attributed to the aging process."

The truth about senior moments is, that it is a nonmedical term for mental glitches related to early signs of alzheimers and dementia disease, and it can be rather scary for some who experience them. Of course, we all have laughed when we've experienced those moments of not remembering where we placed this or that, or why for what reason we went into the kitchen or bathroom. We have also laughed at others who have done some funny and silly stuff during one of their "senior moments".

About two months back, I had purchased a large container of liquid dish detergent, and when I got ready to use it, I couldn't for the life of me find where I had placed it. I thought maybe I left it at the store check-out counter, so I called, and was told to bring back my receipt and they would replace it for me. But I was determined not to give up just yet, because I knew in the back of my mind, I had brought it home. But because I needed to use the detergent two days later, I ran out and got another one. Three days passed, after I had purchased a new bottle, I made a spill and had to clean it up... low-and behold!!]/b]... there was the detergent right in the fruit tray in the fridge where I had been going in and out of, for almost a week unnoticed. I was so out-done I could only scream out in laughter at myself, and called my friend and together we had a good laugh

Have you experienced your share of senior moments?[/b} Sure you have, why not for laughs, share them with us... thanks

Just wanted to share some nutrition information now that winter is coming up. Kale is so inexpensive and a great way to "vitamin up" -- Bon Appetite'!

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" ~Hippocrates~

Kale is being called “the new beef”, “the queen of greens” and “a nutritional powerhouse.” Here are ten great benefits of adding more kale to your diet:

1. Kale is low in calorie, high in fiber and has zero fat. One cup of kale has only 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat. It is great for aiding in digestion and elimination with its great fiber content. It’s also filled with so many nutrients, vitamins, folate and magnesium as well as those listed below.


2. Kale is high in iron. Per calorie, kale has more iron than beef. Iron is essential for good health, such as the formation of hemoglobin and enzymes, transporting oxygen to various parts of the body, cell growth, proper liver function and more.


3. Kale is high in Vitamin K. Eating a diet high in Vitamin K can help protect against various cancers. It is also necessary for a wide variety of bodily functions including normal bone health and blood clotting. Also increased levels of vitamin K can help people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.


4. Kale is filled with powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants, such as carotenoids and flavonoids help protect against various cancers.


5. Kale is a great anti-inflammatory food. One cup of kale is filled with 10% of the RDA of omega-3 fatty acids, which help, fight against arthritis, asthma and autoimmune disorders.


6. Kale is great for cardiovascular support. Eating more kale can help lower cholesterol levels.


7. Kale is high in Vitamin A. Vitamin A is great for your vision, your skin as well as helping to prevent lung and o*al cavity cancers.


8. Kale is high in Vitamin C. This is very helpful for your immune system, your metabolism and your hydration.


9. Kale is high in calcium. Per calorie, kale has more calcium than milk, which aids in preventing bone loss, preventing osteoporosis and maintaining a healthy metabolism. Vitamin C is also helpful to maintain cartilage and joint flexibility


10. Kale is a great detox food. Kale is filled with fiber and sulfur, both great for detoxifying your body and keeping your liver healthy.

References:
HAIL TO KALE POEM

MIND BODY GREEN ARTICLE ON KALE:

Is more nature in your life the secret to better overall health?

Do you have nature deficiency disorder? Increasingly, we have become an indoor society as well as one that is glued to a screen of some sort (ie: hand held devices, tablets, laptops, etc.). Nature is the outdoor environment that includes close association with trees, plants, open air and sunshine. It doesn’t have to be in the wilderness and can include time spent in a park, a local trail or conservation area. Gardening outdoors is another simple way to be in nature, even if you live in a big city. There is a growing body of evidence indicating that there are significant health benefits from simply being in nature.


Health Benefits:

1. Being outdoors means more opportunity for the sun to stimulate vitamin D production in your skin. Simply put, more nature means more vitamin D in your body. On it’s own, vitamin D can benefit cognition, mood, immune functions and bone health.

2. Nature speeds healing. A study that looked at recovery after gallbladder removal surgery compared two groups: those with a room with a window view of a natural scene compared to those with the view of a brick wall. Those with a nature view had a shorter hospital stay, gave less negative comments and took fewer potent painkilling medications.

3. Nature has restorative effects on the mind and on your energy overall. Compare the typical urban environment where there are many things that demand your attention: the cars driving by, constant and varying noises, many lights and other stimuli. However, in nature, it’s a different kind of busy: sounds of the wind in the trees or of a nearby stream or brook or birds chirping. Nature provides more interesting ways to observe and engage as opposed to the sudden and dramatic stimuli in the city environment. Studies on mental benefits of nature walks have shown that they can restore and improve cognitive functions and performance.

4. More calories burned. Exercise done outdoors burns more calories when compared to the same amount of time and exercise performed indoors.

5. There are social health benefits with access to nature. A Chicago study found that there is a significant decrease in crime rates, violence and aggression when urban areas are surrounded by green space compared to other urban areas with limited greenery. Think about how you can green your space, even if it is just indoor plants and indoor gardening…and watch your mind bloom!

6. The Journal of Health Psychology published a study that looked at how the body recuperated after a stressful experience. The researchers found that 30 minutes of gardening after a stressful experience reduced the level of stress hormone (cortisol) much more effectively than reading a book indoors. It also found that gardening led to a significantly more positive mood.

7. Nature can also invoke deeper feelings of connectedness and inspiration. Imagine the power and awe of witnessing a waterfall, or an expansive mountain scene or of a flowering meadow. Studies have found improved aspects of spiritual well-being such as an improved sense of purpose, connectedness and faith in a larger reality.

Yesterday morning I took a trip to my dentist in Pittsburgh North Suburbs;but it was a assistant in his office named Donna who did the tough job of cleaning my dentures and then gave me a toothbrush, a tube of toothpaste and some dental floss-all paid for by state and federal medicare assistance!