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JUICING TO LIVE !

Juicing for weight loss has such a wealth of body benefits that it is fast replacing water detox regimens. If a healthy diet and nutrition program is uppermost on your list of priorities, you will soon discover that juicing for weight loss is the optimal option. So much so, that water fasts will hopefully gradually be phased out. However, don't expect the colorful nutrient-rich juice flowing from a vegetable juicer to magically melt away the pounds on its own. You will unfortunately still need to get off that couch and rev up your metabolism with some form of activity...

While it will be helpful to focus on juicing for natural weight loss, making juicing for health your aim will soon have the health benefits stacking up. You need to make a commitment to incorporate juicing for weight loss into a health style change, a healthy, sensible nutrition program you can stick to for life, and new thinking patterns. Do this, and you will soon see a vibrant, svelte, confident, and happy self in the mirror.

Revealing Life's Wonder

Revealing Life's Wonder

 

The Beautiful and Efficient Anatomy of Pregnancy

 

 

• Posted: 01/18/2013 9:00 AM
• Updated: 02/04/2013

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I have spent most of the last decade focusing on the marvels of developmental biology -- "the study of how multicellular organisms develop from immature forms into an adult." I study this using scientific visualization technologies that my team at TheVisualMD have developed. It's almost impossible to express how privileged I've felt to watch the process of conception to birth, as genetic mechanisms dynamically instruct each fetal cell of where to go and what to become.

In the 7th, 8th, and 9th weeks, a baby's lungs develop. In this finely tuned and choreographed fetal development process, the right lung grows longer and separates into three lobes while the left lung forms only two because the heart needs to grow; this protrusion, these heart cells, actually "talk" to the developing cells of the lung, saying, "Hey, I need some room here". These lungs' asymmetry accommodates the architecture and design of the cardiovascular system. Our beautiful and efficient anatomy is truly awesome and endlessly fascinating.

When I began to review the scans of babies that captured each micrometer of developing tissue, my son was in utero. There were so many revelations that surprised and deeply affected me. Suddenly, my work on development was very personal... my son can be seen at the tail end of this film, "From a Cell to a Baby"! This early work has been recently updated in a new interactive iBook "Conception to Birth".

My goal is to visualize life in all its glory. And to see how daily lifestyle decisions affect the choreography of all of our cellular activity, causing disturbances stored in trillions of X, Y, Z coordinates. - Alexander Tsiaras

My decade-long focus on embryonic and fetal development began to connect to another set of imaging data we had been assembling. These scans of adults represented the toll that genetics and lifestyle could have on the adult human organism. I began to focus on the biological processes of illness -- most often illnesses that were lifestyle-related and not nearly as viscerally uplifting as the marvels of conception, fetal development and birth.

I became all too familiar with a condition known as Metabolic Syndrome. This syndrome is a combination of medical symptoms -- obesity, dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, glucose abnormalities -- that put people at risk for stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease. As I began to witness the ravages of this syndrome on a younger and younger segment of the population, it struck me that I needed to circle back to the embryo in the womb to fully understand this disturbing trend.

Seeing overweight pregnant women with metabolic syndrome is not uncommon. Suddenly, our cherished image of the untainted and pristine embryo in the womb has to be redefined. More and more research is pointing to the fact that embryos are responding to the higher levels of sugars and insulin in the fetal environment; fetal beta cells are respond, making these babies more prone to metabolic disorders themselves as they grow up.

In my earlier days, I marveled at the symbiotic relationship that the developing child and mother shared. I saw only unbridled potential... the mother as a magnificent mobile heart/lung/immunology protector. Now I view pregnancy not as a perfectly loving mobile spa, but rather, as a fragile environment, one that must be kept healthy at all costs if a developing fetus is ever to be allowed to experience the delicate imperative of each of its genes.

Through our technologies, we can actually visualize lifestyle culprits such a metabolic syndrome, and work to take action on taming them. In visualizing these culprits, our research has led us to point the finger at refined nutrients -- particularly refined sugars and refined starches. These toxins -- coupled with chronic stress, chronic sleeplessness and inactivity -- are defying all of the medical strides that we've made in the last few decades.

My goal is to visualize life in all its glory. And to see how daily lifestyle decisions affect the choreography of all of our cellular activity, causing disturbances stored in trillions of X, Y, Z coordinates. I believe that through this visual understanding of our metabolic processes, we can set ourselves on a path of limitless potential. We will once more be able to marvel at that pristine embryo and think only positive, exquisite thoughts!
All photo credits: TheVisualMD.com
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" Bonnie Blue Bell "

A Kiss When I Wake
A kiss when I wake in the morning
A kiss when I go to bed,
A kiss when I burn my fingers,
A kiss when I bump my head.
A kiss when my bath begins
A kiss when my bath is over,
My mamma is as full of kisses
As nurse is full of pins.
A kiss when I pull her hair,
A kiss when I play with my rattle;
She covered me all over with kisses
The day that I fell down stair.
A kiss when I give her trouble,
A kiss when I give her joy;
There’s nothing like mamma’s kisses

Insomnia ~

 

Insomnia

By Dana Gioia b. 1950Dana Gioia

Now you hear what the house has to say.

Pipes clanking, water running in the dark,

the mortgaged walls shifting in discomfort,

and voices mounting in an endless drone

of small complaints like the sounds of a family

that year by year you’ve learned how to ignore.

But now you must listen to the things you own,

all that you’ve worked for these past years,

the murmur of property, of things in disrepair,

the moving parts about to come undone,

and twisting in the sheets remember all

the faces you could not bring yourself to love.

How many voices have escaped you until now,

the venting furnace, the floorboards underfoot,

the steady accusations of the clock

numbering the minutes no one will mark.

The terrible clarity this moment brings,

the useless insight, the unbroken dark.

Perfect LOVE ~

Perfect love sometimes does not come until grandchildren are born.
Welsh Proberb  Aliyah Grace I love and adore you ~ You are my gift ~

IT will never part ~

Grandparents bestow upon their grandchildren "The strength and wisdom that time And experience have given them " .Grandchildren bless their Grandparents With a youthful vitality and innocence That help them stay young at heart forever .Together they create a chain of love Linking the past with the future.The chain may lengthen, But it will never part....~~ Author Unknown ~~

Paradise ~

Why God Made Little Girls

God made the world with its towering trees
Majestic mountains and restless seas
Then paused and said, “It needs one more thing…
Someone to laugh and dance and sing
To commune with nature in quiet hours.”
So God made little girls
With laughing eyes and bouncing curls
With joyful hearts and infectious smiles
Enchanting ways and feminine wiles
And when He’d completed the task He’d begun
he was pleased and proud of the job He’d done,
For the world, when seen through a little girl’s eyes
Greatly resembles Paradise.

Author Unknown

Child of my child ~

Child of my child Heart of my heartYour smile bridges the years between usI am young again ...discovering the world through your eyes You have the time to listen And I have the time to spend.Delighted to gaze at familiar loved features ...made new in you again Through you ...I'll see the future Through me ...you'll know the pastIn the present we'll love one another As long as these moments last~~ Author Unknown ~~

I Believe

I Believe
Every now and then, soft as breath upon my skin,
I feel you come back again,
And it’s like you haven’t been gone a moment from my side ~
Like the tears were never cried,
Like the hands of time are holding you and me,
And with all my heart I’m sure we’re closer than we ever were
I don’t have to hear or see you ~ I’ve got all the proof I need ~
There are more than angels watching over me
I believe, oh I believe

Now when you die your life goes on ~
It doesn’t end here when you’re gone
It never ends, and if I’m right
Our love can even reach across eternity
I believe, oh I believe
Forever you’re a part of me
Forever in the heart of me
I would hold you even longer if I can
Oh the people who don’t see the most
Say that I believe in ghosts
If that makes me crazy, then I am
‘Cause I believe
Oh yes, I believe

There are more than angels watching over me
I believe, oh I believe
Every now and then soft as breath upon my skin
I feel you come back again ~
And I believe.

– Performed by Diamond Rio

How we survive ~

How We Survive

If we are fortunate,
we are given a warning.
If not,
there is only the sudden horror,
the wrench of being torn apart;
of being reminded
that nothing is permanent,
not even the ones we love,
the ones our lives revolve around.
Life is a fragile affair.
We are all dancing
on the edge of a precipice,
a dizzying cliff so high
we can't see the bottom.
One by one,
we lose those we love most
into the dark ravine.
So we must cherish them
without reservation.
Now.
Today.
This minute.
We will lose them
or they will lose us
someday.
This is certain.
There is no time for bickering.
And their loss
will leave a great pit in our hearts;
a pit we struggle to avoid
during the day
and fall into at night.
Some,
unable to accept this loss,
unable to determine
the worth of life without them,
jump into that black pit
spiritually or physically,
hoping to find them there.
And some survive
the shock,
the denial,
the horror,
the bargaining,
the barren, empty aching,
the unanswered prayers,
the sleepless nights
when their breath is crushed
under the weight of silence
and all that it means.
Somehow, some survive all that and,
like a flower opening after a storm,
they slowly begin to remember
the one they lost
in a different way...
The laughter,
the irrepressible spirit,
the generous heart,
the way their smile made them feel,
the encouragement they gave
even as their own dreams were dying.
And in time, they fill the pit
with other memories
the only memories that really matter.
We will still cry.
We will always cry.
But with loving reflection
more than hopeless longing.
And that is how we survive.
That is how the story should end.
That is how they would want it to be.

Deep love is ...

Real grief is not healed by time.
If time does anything, it deepens our grief.
The longer we live, the more fully we become aware of who she was for us,
and the more intimately we experience what her love meant to us.
Real, deep love is, as you know, very unobtrusive,
seemingly easy and obvious, and so present that we take it for granted.
Therefore, it is only in retrospect—or better, in memory—
that we fully realize its power and depth.
Yes, indeed, love often makes itself visible in pain.
~ Henri Nouwen

Grief never asks you to let go of LOVE ~

It is very tempting to want to 'hate' grief,
to see it as the enemy, the unwelcome guest.
Instead, try opening yourself to grief . . .
ask it what it has to teach you.
Ask it what it is training you to do, to be.
Ask this uninvited teacher into your life
and notice how things begin to shift.
Remember that grief never asks you to let go of love.
-- Ashley Davis Prend

A feather touch is~

Williamsji Maveli "A feather touch is"

More than enough...

A feather touch is
more than enough;
for your
Peacock
to commence
her dancing...
A light kiss is
more than enough;
for your
Blue eyes
to close for
dreaming...
A moon-ray is
more than enough;
for your
Red cheeks
to glow for
shining....
A rain drop is
more than enough;
for your
cherry lips
to ripe
for sipping...
A cold wind is
more than enough;
for your
spicy body
to become
for freezing...
A light song is
more than enough;
for your
sacred heart
to beat again !

Jerusalem is above politics !

Here’s the text of full-page ads that Elie Wiesel had taken out two years ago in The International Herald Tribune, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times:

It was inevitable: Jerusalem once again is at the center of political debates and international storms. New and old tensions surface at a disturbing pace. Seventeen times destroyed and seventeen times rebuilt, it is still in the middle of diplomatic confrontations that could lead to armed conflict. Neither Athens nor Rome has aroused that many passions.
For me, the Jew that I am, Jerusalem is above politics. It is mentioned more than six hundred times in Scripture—and not a single time in the Koran. Its presence in Jewish history is overwhelming. There is no more moving prayer in Jewish history than the one expressing our yearning to return to Jerusalem. To many theologians, it IS Jewish history, to many poets, a source of inspiration. It belongs to the Jewish people and is much more than a city, it is what binds one Jew to another in a way that remains hard to explain. When a Jew visits Jerusalem for the first time, it is not the first time; it is a homecoming. The first song I heard was my mother’s lullaby about and for Jerusalem. Its sadness and its joy are part of our collective memory.
Since King David took Jerusalem as his capital, Jews have dwelled inside its walls with only two interruptions; when Roman invaders forbade them access to the city and again, when under Jordanian occupation, Jews, regardless of nationality, were refused entry into the old Jewish quarter to meditate and pray at the Wall, the last vestige of Solomon’s temple. It is important to remember: had Jordan not joined Egypt and Syria in the war against Israel, the old city of Jerusalem would still be Arab. Clearly, while Jews were ready to die for Jerusalem they would not kill for Jerusalem.
Today, for the first time in history, Jews, Christians and Muslims all may freely worship at their shrines. And, contrary to certain media reports, Jews, Christians and Muslims ARE allowed to build their homes anywhere in the city. The anguish over Jerusalem is not about real estate but about memory.
What is the solution? Pressure will not produce a solution. Is there a solution? There must be, there will be. Why tackle the most complex and sensitive problem prematurely? Why not first take steps which will allow the Israeli and Palestinian communities to find ways to live together in an atmosphere of security. Why not leave the most difficult, the most sensitive issue, for such a time?
Jerusalem must remain the world’s Jewish spiritual capital, not a symbol of anguish and bitterness, but a symbol of trust and hope. As the Hasidic master Rebbe Nahman of Bratslav said, “Everything in this world has a heart; the heart itself has its own heart.
Jerusalem is the heart of our heart, the soul of our soul.”

- Elie Wiesel

I am again ~

Kathy
Daughter , wife , mother and grandmother
Sister of Karen
Lover of children, books , reading , laughing , eating and love !
Who feels joy when reading, hates suffering in the world and exitement when traveling
Who needs laughter, camera and flowers,
Who gives help, love, and praise,
Who fears not changing , big bugs, and gaining weight,
Who would like to see everyone succeed, wars end forever, peace on earth
Resident of Earth
Who will die without a change of seasons !
Who needs God everyday ~

I Am ~

I am Kathy , daughter of Ruth , mother to Jordon !
Who needs space to be me 
Who loves Aliyah Grace 
Who sees beauty everywhere
Who hates thinking in the box
Who fears not becoming the real me 
Who dreams of letting go of the pass and moving on
Who has found poems of love that give meaning to each day
Resident of USA who is ready to make Israel my home ~ 

For Patty ~

You Died Yesterday
by Terry Hull

You died yesterday
And I knew it would come, this day
But why so soon, why have I no say
What will you do, what will you make
On this new journey you now take
You died yesterday
I watched you struggle, I watched you weep
I watched you laugh, I watched you shriek
I watched you sing, I watched you reap
The benefit of a long earned sleep
You died yesterday
And as I looked out the window, I wondered
Why everything looked the same, nothing asunder
But inside everything felt broken and plundered
The world less vibrant and full of blunder
You died yesterday
So today I will weep, and tomorrow I will grieve
And each day forward I will try to achieve
The life full of laughter and love you believed
Was yours to give and mine to receive

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It's snowing this afternoon and there are no flowers.
There is only this sound of falling, quiet and remote,
Like the memory of scales descending the white keys
Of a childhood piano—outside the window, palms!
And the heavy head of the cereus, inclining,
Soon to let down its white or yellow-white.

Now, only these poor snow-flowers in a heap,
Like the memory of a white dress cast down . . .
So much has fallen.

And I, who have listened for a step
All afternoon, hear it now, but already falling away,
Already in memory. And the terrible scales descending
On the silent piano; the snow; and the absent flowers abounding.

By Donald Justice,

Blessed ~

Blessed By An Angel

When the day gets off to a happy start
and you have so much to give
from the bottom of your heart
When your world is filled with
friends who truly care
and all your dreams come true
because you took a dare
You’ve been blessed by an Angel
that watches quietly over you
a little friend of God
who keeps an eye on all you do
And remember sometimes
When things don’t do your way
It’s all a part of some plan
And things will be okay
Because there’s an Angel watching over you
A little friend of God
Who will always care for you ~

The Day You Came Into My Life

The Day You Came Into My Life

You gave me life ~

You gave me life – Poem by Rajita Kulkarni

 

Every time you looked at me
Every time you blessed me
Every moment I thought of you
You gave me life
Everytime you believed in me
Everytime you trusted me
With every loving gesture of yours
You gave me life
You nurtured my being
You freed my soul
You gave purpose to my birth
You gave me life
The instances have been many
When I faltered & you lifted me
Your attention made me special
You gave me life
You know me more than i do myself
You make the world notice me
Without you, I am nothing,coz
You gave me life
Then the actual moment
When you stood between death and me
With all your compassion and love
You gave me a new life
I don’t know why
I don’t know how
For a bigger meaning & a higher goal ?
You have given me a grand new life
Rajita Kulkarni

Monday morning 2013 ~

My Little Girl so small and sweet,
Those tiny hands and tiny feet.
Everyday I watch you grow,
You teach me everything I know.
Such a joy to be around,
Every smile and every sound.
Number one you will stay,
Each and every single day.
You changed my life in such good ways,
''Thank You'' is all that I can say ~

This is one sweet moment !

Saying Yes

Saying Yes, Things To Do, Things To Say Yes To, To-Do Lists, Women News

N-o spells no. That's what your parents taught you when you were little, and you quickly learned to employ it whenever vegetables or a request to clean up came your way. You've been using the short but effective word ever since -- to decline invitations, to tell your dog to back away from your bagel, to respond to your mom's suggestion that you take your hair out of a ponytail -- and many of these occasions are deserving of it. Saying yes to everything is a surefire way to wear yourself out. And if you're too much of a yes-(wo)man, friends will stop asking your opinion.
However, the opposite extreme is equally problematic. The sometimes overwhelming pace of modern life can make it tempting to operate in a default no mode. No to weeknight plans, no to the spontaneous drink or coffee with a friend, no situations or projects that are challenging but might ultimately help us grow. When you say yes to something -- even when it can be time-consuming or intimidating or difficult -- you open yourself up to a payoff that can make you question how you even thought about saying no. Consider the list below a start, a guide to help you move away from your go-to answer (if that's the case) or simply to experience a few more enjoyable moments. "The dress," as it turns out, isn't the other thing worth saying yes to.
18 Things You Should Say Yes To
1. A day spent in your pajamas. Comedian John Mulaney does a bit about how blissful adults sound when they tell each other they did nothing over the weekend. That's because it's so rare that it's a treat. Do you have a to-do list for Saturdays? Do you set an alarm? No judgment -– we all have things to get done. But it’s also totally acceptable to spend hours lying on the couch watching old episodes of “My So-Called Life” or multiple football games or whatever you had on before you took an unplanned nap.
2. “Friday Night Lights.” Or “The Wire.” Or “Breaking Bad.” Basically, one of those shows that everyone says you would love and you know you would love but you haven't sat down to watch because that means five seasons of hour-long episodes. Remember that no one’s asking you to watch it all by next week -- you take your time and watch an episode or four whenever you have a free evening. Also, using the better portion of a Saturday to watch six episodes straight doesn't make you a waste of space. You deserve relaxation. And the only person keeping score is you.
3. That salted caramel ice cream sundae. It's calling to you (loudly) from the dessert menu, but you don’t want to be the one to suggest it. Realize that everyone else at the table is thinking about it too –- and even if they're not, they're not going to decline an extra spoon. Order it and you'll be doing everyone a favor.
4. Some help. You want to believe you can handle everything, from getting your work done to running those seven errands to booking that flight to your high school reunion and that other one to attend your cousin's wedding. In the meantime, your boyfriend is going to be right by the dry cleaners and could easily pick up your clothes. Why make things harder on yourself? Accept a little assistance and volunteer to help him another day.
5. A party where you won’t know many people. Unless you’re one of those people who can start a conversation with anyone, it can be awkward to show up at an event where you merely recognize people or don’t know them at all. Don’t let this be an excuse to automatically decline. Invite a buddy so you’re not fake-checking your phone the whole night, then at least stop by. You could meet someone interesting, personally or professionally.
6. Vacation days. You worry about being out of the office, how it will look to the boss, whether you’ll have to dump some of your work on your already-overburdened co-workers. Here’s the thing: Your company gives you these days, but no one is going to beg you to take them. It’s up to you to look at the calendar, find a time that works and take the days you've earned. You might feel a little anxious when you leave the office before your trip, but remind yourself that everyone needs time off and taking it will probably make you a more productive employee when you return -- not to mention a happier human being.
7. A long phone call with your friend who lives far away. It's certainly much easier to text and @ and write on walls, but these options can’t compete with the back and forth of a real conversation. The "your turn, my turn” setup of electronic communication makes the organic flow of a conversation impossible. You're much less likely to talk over one another as your excitement about a memory escalates or catch each other's contagious laughter. LOL doesn’t count. Sry.
8. New technology. When Hannah on "Girls" questions why another intern was hired, her boss explains that "Joy Lin knows Photoshop." There's something telling about this line that goes beyond that workplace and software: You need to embrace technology. Maybe you’ve relied on others to work with certain software or apps or you've told yourself you won’t really need them. The truth is, shying away from technology isn't going to make it stop, and the more you avoid it, the harder it will be to catch up. So sign up for Instagram, ask a friend to teach you Tumblr and, yes, finally learn Photoshop.
9. Your naturally wavy hair. You use the flat-iron or blow-dryer every single day -- in fact, many of your friends don't even know what your non-heated hair looks like. If that’s what makes you feel ready to faec the day, carry on. But if you’re doing it because you think it makes a better impression on others, you may be wasting your time. Skip the straightener for a few days, and friends and co-workers may express jealousy that you wake up with such pretty waves.
10. An electronic diet. HuffPost’s executive lifestyle editor, Lori Leibovich, went on one when she took her kids to Maine this summer and realized how attached she had become to her devices. It’s unrealistic to forgo technology entirely these days (see No. 8), but a short break can help you refocus on the important things happening in your life away from your many screens.
11. A completely unnecessary but completely awesome outfit. You should never have even tried it on. You were hoping it wouldn’t fit, and that would answer the question of whether to buy it. Of course, it had to look fantastic -- so flattering and so unlike anything in your closet. Now, definitely don’t buy it if that will mean you can’t pay the rent. But otherwise, if you find an outfit that makes you feel confident and attractive, it might be worth the splurge. After all, no one is going to admire the outfit you almost bought.
12. Tahitian dance lessons. That's what HuffPost Weddings associate editor Stephanie Hallett has been doing (and loving) lately. After 22 years of dancing in mostly the same style (we hear that she's an amazing hip-hop instructor, she decided to try something that was out of her comfort zone, a concept that translates to other activities as well. Trying a new form of exercise doesn't mean you have to abandon your usual workout routine, but changing it up a couple of days a week can keep you from getting bored with the running or weights you're used to, and work muscles you may have neglected for a while. Sure, it can be scary to step into a yoga, Zumba or spin class, but that’s the hardest part. Tell yourself all you have to do is get through the door, and the instructor will take care of the rest.
13. Romance. You’ve gone out with a lot of real duds, people who seemed to lack basic social skills or who weren’t who you thought they were. Also, you constantly hear, read and utter a stream of snarky, cynical comments about the impossibility of any of us ever being happy with another human. Resist the urge to stop believing in romance. People still plan surprises and give flowers and do thoughtful little things to show they care. They also say “I love you” and mean it.
14. Britney Spears, the karaoke version. You’ve always been an excellent cheerleader for your more outgoing friends, but when they ask you what you plan to sing, you demur. Listen, you're in a private room with friends and probably alcohol, and you don’t have to offer your rendition of “At Last.” Just go up there with a partner and belt out "Oops! ... I Did It Again." (Seriously, it's fun.) Plus, even those without the microphones will be so focused on the monitor and on singing to each other that you won't really feel the spotlight you've been dreading.
15. Lunch away from your desk. You think you have way too much work to take advantage of such a luxury. We thought so too, until HuffPost Women did an experiment for a week, and we got to know our colleagues, even the ones we sit right next to, a little better. And nothing fell apart.
16. An uncluttered inbox. Deleting all of the junk seems like a Sisyphean endeavor given the volume that comes in every day, but there’s no way you need 44,711… 44,712 … 44,713 ... there’s no way you need all that email. Starting fresh with zero -- or at least only items from the past month -- will make you feel more in control.
17. Dinner with an older person in your life. If your grandmother has been telling you she wants to treat you to a nice meal, stop putting it off and take her up on it. There's probably a lot about your family you don't know, and she just might surprise you with some of her stories. If you don't have grandparents or aren't close to them, consider spending time with the parents of a friend or making friends of your own who have a decade or four on you. Their memories and wisdom are enough to fill several dinners.
18. The idea that things are going to work out. There will always be things that make you anxious, and some decisions will, in fact, be life-changing. But realize that even if you do try to plan everything perfectly, you will inevitably face challenges you couldn’t have predicted. Have enough faith in yourself and the people in your life to believe that, no matter what happens, you’ll figure out how to deal with it and go from there.

 

Why do we age ?

What is aging? What is anti-aging? Aging is a continuous process resulting from the accumulation of little random changes affecting structural and functional elements within the body. At a molecular level, damages accumulate with time on DNA, proteins and lipids as they overcome the intrinsic repair mechanisms of the body. This build-up of molecular changes eventually affects physiological processes leading to the point where it may even compromise the general homeostasis of the body. As a consequence, we tend to become more vulnerable to environmental stress and age-related diseases as we grow old. Anti-aging is also associated with a reversal of the slower metabolism, a decrease in the number of active cells and an increase in their mutation rate.

Scientific Background of Lloyd's Anti-Aging download

Why do we age? As we age, we become more susceptible to the long-term effects of oxidative stress (a condition where the body basically has too many free radicals) and inflammation on the cellular level. The theory is that antioxidants and other age-defying compounds help cells ward off damage from free radicals and minimize the impact of aging. Beyond antioxidants, some other compounds in foods can affect aging. They can be classified according to their impact on inflammation at the cellular level, experts say. "All foods fit into three categories: pro-inflammatory, neutral, or anti-inflammatory," says dermatologist and best-selling author, Nicholas Perricone, MD. Perricone says you can help to slow aging (anti-aging) at the cellular level by choosing foods that are anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants. This process is anti-aging. Although genetic disorders and gene mutations may contribute to premature aging, aging itself is not a genetically programmed process. Instead, it appears to arise indirectly through evolutionary neglect. In other words, the natural selection pressure applies until an organism actively starts reproducing itself and wanes thereafter. According to the theory of natural selection, genes that confer a better chance for survival and procreation will be passed along through generations while those that cut life short will not have that chance. But what if the deleterious trait only manifests itself in later life? Likely, it will be transmitted to the offspring. This is well illustrated by Huntingdon disease, a genetically programmed degeneration of neurons in the brain that only strikes when people are in their 30s or 40s, a time when most already had their children. Could it be that aging itself is a late onset disorder beyond the control of natural selection? If so, anti-aging techniques could be beneficial at any time but special attention to anti-aging protocols should be paid later in the aging process.

Turned 65 ~Suzanne Somers

I just turned 65!
I’m excited about it. Never thought I’d feel this upbeat about an age that many keep secret.
Like so many people, a couple of decades ago, before I “saw the light,” I dreaded aging. And why not? I never saw an aging person who was happy about it. My late then-90-year-old auntie Helen said it so well: “It sucks to get old, Sue!”
And who could blame her. Once “full of bullets” as they say — energetic, mischievous, outspoken, confident, and funny — my aunt spent her last years in a nursing home, unable to perform the simple tasks of life. “The food sucks in here,” she would say. “I miss being able to cook for myself.” Forgetful, with unsteady feet that couldn’t feel the ground from neuropathy and bones so brittle that the wrong moves could snap them in two, she was right. It sucked.
Back when I was a kid, 65 was ancient. Now I see it as young. But I can remember being at family weddings looking at my old aunts (in their sixties), all of whom had their legs wrapped in support hose to hide their varicose veins and swollen ankles, their feet propped high on chairs to take some of the pressure off them. They had swollen bodies and pendulous breasts, and there was a seeming sexlessness to them. Youth was gone, bones were brittle, memories were foggy; they appeared to be living back in the “I remember whens.”
Next, I noticed that the pills started, tackle boxes full — for memory, for blood pressure, for cholesterol, for bones. Soon my aunts became the ones in the wheelchairs, stooped over, shaking, confused, not quite remembering who they were and, worse, not remembering who they used to be. We patted their heads, kissed them, and told them we loved them. They responded to the affection, but it could have been from anyone, because now in a haze of drugs and loss of self, just being touched and acknowledged, by anyone, felt nice.
When I was a kid and my parents and relatives were still young and full of fun, I remember them partying till all hours of the morning. I was supposed to be in bed, but I would sit with the door cracked open, watching, listening. They had such a good time, laughing nonstop, drinking, and playing cards all night long, then stumbling out of the house hugging and kissing one another good-bye. They were in their forties then; their sixties, seventies, and eighties were coming, but none of them gave it a thought. No one back then thought about making a plan for aging well.
We plan for nearly everything else in our lives. Think about all the energy you put into planning a vacation, or any major event. But aging is put out of our minds; we don’t want to acknowledge it; we choose not to “see” the end point. Aging is just something that “happens” and is something we want to avoid. And rarely do people think the fate they see all around in others is going to happen to them.
No one sees the nursing home, hospital, or hospice center as his or her end point. Though we know aging is inevitable, we ignore it. Even the healthiest among us choose instead to think of it as something so far off in the distance that today’s choices are not directly relevant.
But we know deep within, that “time” will come and how terrible it will be if we find ourselves trapped and lost in our particular confinements: wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, knees that won’t hold us up, loss of eyesight and hearing, debilitating diseases. Not us! we say. That’s what happened to our parents, but not to us! But, I ask you, what have you done differently?
Have you taken diet, lifestyle, exercise, supplementation, hormone replacement, or sleep seriously? Have you managed your stress? Answer yourself honestly.
You don’t have to go the way of all those people like my auntie Helen. You can choose a different course. I have. I’m having such a different experience. If this quality of life and health continues, then bring on 90, or 100, or more. I believe it’s all possible. Long life with quality — and I mean long life. At 65, I feel great. I’m happy, healthy. I have energy, and my bones are so strong I can do a handstand in yoga. I have perfect memory, and best of all, I have a sex drive!
Who knew this would be my sexiest age?
Things have really changed.
No, I changed.Suzanne Somers

All Things Grand ~

1. Get off on the right grandparenting foot by sending a gift specifically for the baby's mother. Ideas include flowers, bath goodies, and even a nice cushion to support her now-aching back.
2. Despite the rush of excite of a new grandchild, realize that your baby and the parents need to spend time alone. Ask the parents how much/little help they want and when.
3. Offer to be available in the early months after a new arrival to give the new parents some respite. Think of ways you can make their days (and nights) a little easier.
4. Be clear about how much involvement you would like and do not wait until you're resentful, feel burdened upon or left out.
5. Do not criticize, especially your child's significant other. What you might think is helpful advice might be perceived by them as veiled criticism and affecting your relationship with them.
6. Do no turn up uninvited at your child's house and wait to be asked. At a minimum call first and be sensitive that this might not be a good time.
7. Be respectful that there are usually four grandparents with different needs, abilities, and opinions.
On Babysitting Your Grandchildren

"There's no place like home except Grandma's." ~Author Unknown
"A grandmother is a babysitter who watches the kids instead of the television." ~Author Unknown

8. Make sure you write down the information you will need about nap time and bedtime, feeding schedules, off-limits food and television programs, etc.
9. Child proof your house (including your valuables) so the parents can relax when the kids are there and always have healthy snacks on hand.
10. Defer to the parents for disciplinary procedures for misbehaviors.
11. Don’t bribe your grandchildren with sweets instead of reasoning.
12. If you are going to drive, have car seats and have someone show you their proper use (note: much has changed).

Activities With Your Grandchildren

"Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you all day and now the day was complete." ~Marcy DeMaree
"Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do." ~Alex Haley

13. Understand that the parents make the rules. Ask before hand on activities you plan to do and what are appropriate gifts.
14. Experiences are better than possessions - give your grandchildren fun things to do, rather than just buying them something.
15. Find unusual things to do; things that will stick in their memory.
16. Read to them - all children love being read to and it's a great bonding exercise.
17. Show that there are alternatives to TV (which some busy parents will over-rely on as a baby sitter). Try board games, card games and puzzles.
18. "Adventure" walks can be as simple as a walk around the neighborhood or as involved as driving to a place away from civilization are loved by kids and sometimes hard for parents to do. Collect bugs, identify plants, and in general have fun.
19. If you live nearby, and if your time permits, offer to be the driver to one of their regular sports or activities.

General Suggestions

"Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation." ~Lois Wyse
"Grandfathers are for loving and fixing things." ~Author Unknown20. Be sensitive to not play favorites and to give each grandchild a little separate one-on-one time.
21. Remember birthdays! Send a card and a gift. (Money and gift cards are acceptable if you are unsure what to get but parents usually know).
22. Listen to your grandchildren and encourage them to open up to you. You are an important outlet for them.
23. You have the important role of family historian--telling stories about your childhood as well as ones about raising their parents. It helps provide continuity between the past, present and future.
24. Don't limit telephone calls to specific events like birthdays and holidays are great fun any time of year. End of school year, big games, etc. are all reason enough to get on the phone.
25. When you're talking to your grandchildren, make notes about their interests, pets' names, books they've been reading, doll's name – anything you can repeat in the next conversation so they know you've been listening ."A grandmother is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend." ~Author Unknown  { I want to be good at this ...Prayers Please }  - Kathy

Arms of God ~

A phrase we hear fay too often from our patients is, “I wish I would have found Envita sooner.” Many of the approaches and strategies we use for cancer treatment stem from years of perfecting personalized medicine. The more we learn and understand about cancer the more we realize that answer lies within each individual person.
Epigenetics is the popular scientific term used to express genetic changes that cause most cancers including infection, heavy metal toxicity, poor dental work, and various chemical toxins. It is important to know what caused your specific cancer, as this question is never really discussed in the oncology world.
Why would they bother, if they were never trained to treat the cause?
Another key question – How does a patient build a tailored treatment plan for success? The answer comes from determining that individualized fingerprint of information regarding the patient’s tumor, specifically their immune system weaknesses, genetic changes, and the side effects each individual is prone to.
This unique approach is the hallmark of Envita Medical Centers and we are delighted that our patients can find refuge and success with our detailed, conscientious approach.
We have also found that healing goes much deeper than simple physical manifestations to include spirituality.
While we do not consider the act of prayer to be alternative medicine, however, we believe that spirituality can be an important element of the healing process. Finding the power to forgive and the ability to let go of past burdens and traumas is just as important when it comes to healing as selecting the best chemotherapy option.
Finding real healing and refuge from cancer happens best in the arms of God, and for us at Envita (doctors, staff, and patients alike) we pray for wisdom and healing. Not to mention it is one of the easiest aspects of treatment .

Happy Visit ~