The Most Common, Devastating Disease You’ve Never Heard Of.

The Most Common, Devastating Disease You’ve Never Heard Of.

I first felt the pain at 16.

I would have excruciating cramps that rocked my world each month when I started my period. Instead of going to school, I would curl up with a heating pad on my stomach.

The pain was so intense at times I would have hot flashes, then dissolve into a shivering, sweaty mess on my cold bathroom floor. I went to my pediatrician who said it was “normal.” He said it was part of being a woman, I was just having a harder time than others.

Maybe I was exaggerating to get out of school? (wink wink)

A decade passed and I endured the same pain each month. I scheduled exams and work demands around my cycle, loading up on painkillers when I couldn’t avoid it. I graduated from college and law school. The pain started to appear more, not just during my period. I visited more doctors—well-known GI specialists, OBGYNs, internists, urologists—who found nothing wrong. I was the picture of health, they said. It was psychosomatic.

Maybe I should try yoga, meditation, massage.

I should just relax and enjoy my 20s.

Right.

I was working in a Liberian refugee camp in west Africa when a switch flipped. A whole new set of GI symptoms entered the picture with a vengeance. Bloating, gas, cramps, nausea.

I stopped eating. I flew back to the States and doctors ordered countless tests—parasites, malaria, TB, HIV, pregnancy, CAT scans, MRIs, scopes. They drew 21 vials of blood in one day. Everything came back normal and the doctors were dumbfounded. I was relieved, but I had no answer. Neither did they. Yet I could actually see something was wrong.

My stomach was painfully distended and sensitive to touch. I literally felt on fire from the inside, a walking inflammation.

Not long after, I had surgery to remove an ovarian cyst and, as an afterthought in surgical recovery, the gynecologist told me that she saw endometriosis.

That was the first time I had heard the word.

I searched online and found a definition as “a condition when uterine tissue grows on other organs and causes pain and infertility.” I thought—Finally. It doesn’t sound great, but at least it’s an answer. However, my doctor told me that endometriosis doesn’t cause those symptoms.

It must be something I was eating.

So I became a “trial by fire” alternative medicine expert, desperate to find relief. I tried everything. Hello gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo, modified yeast-free diets. Hello yoga, meditation, acupuncture, Reiki, herbs, painkillers, BC pills, IUD, castor oil packs, coffee enemas (details securely filed under “don’t ask, don’t tell”) and so many more.

Some things worked well, some not so well. So I sucked it up and powered on.

I married and started film school at NYU. After a miscarriage, I visited a gynecologist near campus for a checkup. By this point, I was in near constant pain and lived in yoga pants and t-shirts (anything else hurt too much). She listened to my symptoms and scheduled laparoscopic surgery immediately. An anticipated one-hour outpatient procedure turned into eight hours and a five-day hospital stay.

I had Stage four endometriosis. My bowel was fused to my left ovary and uterus and my pelvis was full of endometriosis lesions, adhesions and scar tissue. The surgeon excised the endometriosis, a surgical technique that entails cutting the lesions out meticulously, rather than burning.

Almost immediately, I felt a difference.

I had no pain for the first time in 14 years.

I’m one of the lucky ones.

An estimated 176 million women and girls around the world have endometriosis, a disease historically dismissed as “period pain” or “women’s troubles.” Yet, it’s so much more. It’s a systemic disease that involves both the immune and endocrine systems. Although no one really knows the cause, new research suggests that genetics, stem cells and environmental toxins play a role.

It’s now been over 20 years since I first had symptoms and women still see an average of 8 doctors for 10 years before they’re diagnosed. They’re told (erroneously) that pregnancy and hysterectomy are cures and that pain is normal or in their heads. During that time, many are forced to abandon dreams of having children, to leave careers they love and to watch their personal relationships suffer. The majority of doctors are egregiously misinformed and offer hormonal medications with horrendous side effects and ineffective surgery as treatment.

It’s unbelievable really. Why are we not more outraged? How do we stop the madness?

We change it by becoming experts on our disease and our bodies. Where there’s education, empowerment follows. We change it talking loudly and often. About our “below the waist” problems.

Our periods. Our pain.

We change it by getting good and pissed, by being angry enough to stand up, speak up and demand better care.

We change it by taking the power in our hands.

Only then will this vicious cycle will stop.

source: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/12/the-most-common-devastating-disease-youve-never-heard-of/

50 Kids And Adults Were Asked 1 Question; The Difference In Their Responses Will Stun You

50 KIDS AND ADULTS WERE ASKED 1 QUESTION; THE DIFFERENCE IN THEIR RESPONSES WILL STUN YOU

There’s a lot to be said about the wisdom of children: They don’t overthink things.

In this video, adults and children are asked one question to do with their bodies and how they look.  The adults responded in a way that we would all expect but the kids, on the other hand, gave imaginative and un-corrupted answers.

This definitely acts as a useful reminder for all of us to tap into that childlike positivity more often. It really is true when they say that kids sometimes know best. We can learn a lot from our children if we only listened.

 I hope that this video has inspired you to be more comfortable and confident in yourself. Beauty is not about what you don’t have, but about being comfortable in your own skin. 

Source: http://thespiritscience.net/2015/12/10/50-kids-and-adults-were-asked-1-question-the-difference-in-their-responses-will-stun-you/

The Truth Hurts: The Danger Of Loving 2 People At The Same Time.

“You can love two people, but you cannot be in love with two people at the same time.” ~ lovequoteideas

I used to believe that the heart was such a loyal creature, it could only love one person at a time, until the day I realized that my own had betrayed me.

Yet, I realize now, if we can love more than one friend or more than one child—then why not more than one lover?

The truth is even now, I can’t quite describe the love that I have felt for these two men.

They are different—in both their roles in my life and their place in my heart.

I didn’t intend to love more than one man at a time–it was a situation that developed under the guise of twilight and lingering smiles.

And honestly, I tried to deny my love for one of them as long as I could until the day reality finally caught up with me and gave me a swift kick in the a$$—I had to finally admit it to myself.

But the truth of the situation, as much as we may love someone—being in love is something quite different.

We can feel love and respect for another individual who is close to us, whom we respect and trust.

But what is the difference that separates loving from actually being in love?

I have done a lot of thinking on this matter, and have spent one too many sleepless nights under the stars with tear tracks down my cheeks, pondering how this situation even came to be.

The truth is, I think I have loved and been in love with both of them.

At different points of my journey and never at the same time.

I can feel the differences between these two types of love, not just in my heart, but in my very being.

The one who I loved was warm and comforting.

He never really challenged me, but did always offer his total acceptance of whatever I brought to the table on any particular day.

He was an amazing constant in my life when everything else seemed chaotic.

Even though our eyes are different colors, for some reason I always saw myself or a piece of home in his eyes.

And still, I think of looking at him and curling up along his side in the make-believe world that we always created where nothing mattered except what was between us.

But the truth is, he isn’t the only one to have claimed a space in my heart.

Because there is another.

One who is a pain in the a$$, who told me years ago that I was in love with him—a ridiculous idea that I laughed at.

This man hasn’t taken it easy on me—he never tells me what I want to hear, but rather what I need to hear.

We are always honest with one another—I have been able to say and do things with him that I was never able to with any one else.

And when I look at him, energy goes right through me—I literally feel a jolt when our eyes meet.

I am more myself with him than anyone else—he brings out a side of me that I never even knew existed. Because of this, I now believe he is the one I have been in love with all along.

He is the only man in years that I have said those tempestuous words to—and while I said it was just as friends, we both knew it was a lie.

The worst part is, I know now that every time things didn’t work out with him, I would run back to the other, but no matter how many times I ran, or how far, I could never really outrun the one I was in love with.

I can’t forget the man I’m in love with—regardless of what tactics I have tried to use.

There are differences in who I love and who I am in love with— it’s not something tangible that I can measure, nor is it in the ease of our relationship.

It’s in the depth of the feelings, and in the quantity of all that can’t be explained. This love continually pulls two people together, who have both spent so much time trying to fight and deny it.

He’s the one who I see fitting into my life—even as unimaginable as I once thought that was.

Unfortunately the saddest part of loving both of these incredible men is that I have also had to say good-bye to both of them.

And it breaks my heart.

It wasn’t my choice—or maybe it was.

Sometimes words are as muddled as the mint at the bottom of our evening mojitos and it becomes hard to remember who decided to end things or who decided to leave first.

When things fell apart, once again, with the man I was in love with—this time I had nowhere to run and nowhere to hide.

And maybe that is when things finally became clear.

I don’t know what the future will hold, and as much as I have tried to forget and move on, I am currently unable to.

I have tried to meet new men, believing that there are many fish there are in the sea—but the more men I meet the more I am reminded of how special these two individuals are.

The more aware I become of the uniqueness of our connections.

So, I find myself with a tender spot for each of them, knowing that neither may ever come back into my life.

But, life has a funny way of surprising us sometimes and of working out exactly the way we never imagined it could.

And so I know, with more certainty each passing day, that no matter what has happened or come before, all it will take is a single hello to start a brand new beginning.

Because sometimes someone comes along who is so good, it is impossible to say goodbye forever.

No matter how far we have run from it.

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Running On Empty: 7 Tools To Heal Emotional Exhaustion.

“We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. It’s just like that. The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.”  ~ Pema Chödrön

“I’m so tired! I just want to close my eyes. I could sleep forever.”

The statement above is a common thread among those who are emotionally spent.

And the number of people who suffer from this is escalating at an alarming rate.

This kind of tired is what happens when emotional trauma gets the upper hand.

Emotional trauma is so disempowering that it causes physical symptoms. And no amount of stimulants will help. In fact, “solutions” like coffee, tea (even green), alcohol or cannabis only deplete the body—specifically the adrenal glands—, creating a vicious cycle of ups and downs. Besides, all those things only mask the problem. In the case of cannabis, which is used to alleviate stress in controlled doses, the sufferer can find escape but not resolution. I’m not against cannabis for the purposes of gaining relief from stress (for some it is a true life-saver); but in excess it can deprive us of our motivation and compromise our self-awareness.

From my own experience and from conversations with others who have at one time or still suffer silently, I have seen how important it is to address this issue.

A few years back, I was having a heart to heart with my partner about emotional exhaustion and gave him a visual: I likened myself to a container that every year was being filled with layers of trauma. This came right after the death of my adoptive mother.

Moving, death and divorce are supposedly the biggest causes of stress. My layers (too many to list them all here) contained all three beginning with the death of my parents at age six and then being adopted to a family in Canada where I suffered emotional, physical and sexual abuse for ten years and at least forty moves in my life. My layers culminated the day my adoptive mother passed away, we received news that an infant we wished to adopt was going to another family, and we had to put our beloved dog down. Talk about having a lot to process!

My only reason for listing these events is as an example for others to relate to. Sometimes we go through things without realizing that they are indeed trauma until someone else speaks of it.

Between all those times were also many, many moments of incredible beauty that I am truly grateful for. If I were to list those we’d run out of paper. I don’t consider my life a disaster in any way.

And yet, around the time of my mother’s death, I felt a shutting down of reserves. I was incapable of any more bullsh*t. It was quite sudden, actually. One day I woke up and realized that one more thing and I would crack. I wanted to sleep. All day. Every day. All thoughts of any future challenges seemed insurmountable.

I literally had no more room inside me. The container was full and overflowing.

Tests with a homeopath revealed what I already knew as a trained holistic nutritionist: My adrenal glands, responsible for fight or flight, were completely depleted. I was at a physical low and had a rapidly dwindling supply of self-confidence.

Normally I am the eternal optimist. But in those days, the smallest suggestion of a problem was enough to reduce me to tears and fill me with an overwhelming desire to run. I had no fight left at all.

For a feisty, resourceful, determined Scorpio, this was shocking. I had always been in control, always smiling, could always be counted on. Now, I wanted to draw the curtains and fade away into nothingness.

I had the good fortune to run away to Kauai for a month long respite with my eldest daughter. I cried every day of my stay in paradise. My youngest joined us for a spell. I considered divorce. I considered how I could stay in Kauai. I thought that when I got home I would need to live on my own for awhile to pull myself together. I was blessed to have the presence of mind to know that changes needed to be made. As always, my Scorpio nature tended toward finding my own solutions. I drew inward.

Part of what I was facing was the natural urge of a menopausal woman to hermit. These are the wisdom years when we crave time alone. I spent time seriously thinking about how my beloved partner and I could separate so I could heal. He agreed to the plan as long as we could maintain our love at a distance. That kind of support was incredibly helpful. I know that he was hurting, but he put me first.

Fifty years of climbing proverbial mountains and I was too tied to make any sense. No matter how I turned things over in my head, the future seemed bleak. I wondered if I would ever feel whole again. To the outside world, I was doing okay. I’m always in forward movement mode. But my inner landscape screamed for the storm to end.

Fortunately, I had enough tools at my disposal to dig my way out. Perhaps they will be helpful to you as well. There is no one recipe for healing from any one situation, but we can learn from each other’s journeys nonetheless.

These tools were not unfamiliar to me; I had used them frequently to survive and grow emotionally. Now I turned to them like old friends, ready to engage in their healing magic.

A miracle happened that offered me a spark of hope. My partner found healing from his debilitating concussion symptoms through alternative medicine. There were serendipitous events that led to this, and they followed a meditation and prayer time at the foot of Bali Hai, a mountain sacred to the Hawaiians. The spirits had promised that if I did my part, the Universe would conspire with me.

I had to do my part.

Here’s what I did to find peace and healing:

The Decision

I believe that a decision is the first step on any journey. I decided that I wanted to be whole and to shed the layers of crap that were holding me down. I envisioned a phoenix. I cast a spell for release from emotional pain.

This may sound very simplistic but, without the decision, when difficult days came, I would have had nothing to go back to for supporting my effort. If you’re thinking you can skip this step, don’t. Decide that you’re worth it. Decide that you are ready. Decide what you want the rest of your life to be.

Detox

I purged. First my belongings. Then toxic relationships and any drama. And always I purged emotions into a journal which I later offered up to the fire.

My body responded with weight loss. My soul responded with room in that container! Lots of room.

The tears were still pouring. It was good.

The Power of Now

I re-read Eckharte Tolle’s The Power of Now. This moment was all that mattered. Everything I had gone through was a story that I no longer needed to recite or identify with. I went on to the other books on my shelf:

The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho
A New Earth, Eckharte Tolle
You Are a Spiritual Being Having a Human Experience, Bob Frissell
The Laws of Spirit, Dan Millman
Everyday Miracles, David Spangler
Courage, Osho
Peace is the Way, Deepak Chopra…and many more.

I fed my mind and my spirit soared.

Exercise/Yoga/Healthy Food

I walked my ass off. Walking meditation is incredibly healing. My daughter eased me into the world of yoga, and my body and psyche responded with healing endorphins.

There is no substitute for treating oneself with care. It’s an outward expression of how we feel on the inside.

This vehicle that houses my spirit is deserving of my respect and attention.

Creativity

This step was especially crucial for me. I need to create every day in order to stay alive. I dove into writing my first novel. Not, as one would assume, a cathartic biography. That had gone into that journal I burned.

No, this was a novel of erotica and mysticism. All that was healed and powerful spilled into a book I could share with the world. Of course, it is about me, but I let out what was beautiful (not perfect).

Please honor every creative urge you have while healing; it will take you leaps and bounds past the biggest hurdles.

Meditation

Meditation is something I would literally be dead without. Sinking into the great abyss is essential to heal mind chatter, to find a transcendental peace.

I found wisdom in silence. All the answers you will ever need are there. Bolstered by the Divine presence in silence, I found courage.

I met myself once more, the child, the young mother, the life partner, the incarnation I was meant to be.

Meditation is a discipline that opens doors to the mysterious and heals on a cellular level.

Gratitude

I practice gratitude every day. No. Every second. Without gratitude I would be lost to my wounds. I would be not only scarred but the wound would continue to bleed.

Gratitude offers perspective. It allows for grace under pressure. No matter how bad it seems, a few moments counting up the blessing side of the ledger is always healing.

“Is there a difference between happiness and inner peace? Yes. Happiness depends on conditions being perceived as positive; inner peace does not.” 
~ Eckhart Tolle

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10 Reasons To Have More Sex

10 Reasons To Have More Sex

It’s not a secret that sex sells or that just the mention of sex gets everyone a little hot under the collar.

Humans were designed to be sensual beings and are drawn to sex as a profound vehicle to connect, feel, experience pleasure and euphoria, make babies and love others.

When the time and space is ‘right for sex,’ sex can take you to other worlds. It can make you wonder why you are spending your time on anything but.

When it is on (and it is right) it can be the most potent and powerful experience in your life.

We all know sex feels good—but did you know there are incredible health benefits to sex as well?

So, the next time you diss your partner and tell him/her no—or, the next time you find yourself wrapped up in a your favorite television show and your partner wants to get it on (whatever distracts you from not making sex an integral aspect of your life), think about all the fun you are missing out on.

Sex is exercise; the more you have it, the better you will feel, the less likely you are to get divorced, break-up, find your man or woman cheating on you and the happier you may find yourself in your relationships.

Listen, people, do whatever it takes to do what is good for you—and if sex is where it is at (or at least a big one) start getting it on! No one likes a grumpus who’d rather text or check out on technology than get down.

Here are the health benefits of sex:

1. Lower Blood Pressure

The most basic health benefit of sex is lower blood pressure. Like any other form of cardio, and act that requires you to be ‘active,’ helps you stay calm in stressful situations, keeping blood pressure down.

2. Elevated Mental Outlook

Lower stress levels also lead to a more elevated mental outlook. Sexually active people tend to be getting their needs met or actively playing a role in what the body needs, which decreases stress and leads to happier individuals.

3. Boost Immunity

As referenced in Web MD, sex has been shown to release chemicals that boost immunity, which means that having more sex could lead to better overall health and fewer colds. WOO HOO!

4. Pain Relief

During sex, chemical reactions can provide mild pain relief and even relieved migraine headaches according to Huff Post for Women. I guess when you are blissed out or in that feel good euphoric state, pleasure kicks pain to the curb.

5. Good for the Physique

Sex is exercise. No matter what kind of sex you are having, whether it is energetic or you are spicing it up with sex toys from you are burning calories, releasing endorphins, working your muscles and sweating (at least I hope you are or you might be having some really bad sex). Having a lot of sex won’t win the war on weight or completely transform your body, but it helps and if you missed a run go have some sex, at least you got some form of exercise in for the day.

6. Better Self-esteem

Sex boosts confidence, and makes you feel like a rock star when it is on and it is great. There is nothing better than desiring another and having another desire you. It can plaster a permanent smile on your face—the one that screams I am on cloud nine.

7. Spiritual Sense of Self-worth

Some have claimed that sex can be a transcendental experience. It is a connection of energy or soul through the body, by which two people can explore non-ordinary highs. Some people claim that sex allows you to let go and experience yourself beyond ego and in this vein, make you feel connected to the universe or God, something bigger than ourselves. Everyone loves to experiences highs rather than lows, and sex is a vehicle for this kind of connecting.

8. Intimacy Boost

In romantic relating, sex boosts intimacy, which is the ability to connect beyond the act, into a far deeper experience, which we’re all searching for. We all want to experience the ability to completely abandon ourselves to an experience without losing ourselves. On some level, you can experience a deeper you through other. It is power when it is right.

9. Healthy Heart

An active sex life can keep the heart in good shape according to a article by Alternative Medicine. Just like regular exercise, an active sex life can give your heart the work out it needs, not just on an emotional level, but a physical level.

10. Glowing

Every sane person on this planet wants to put their best face forward and radiate light. The best way to get ‘the glow’ and exemplify this inner light is to get it on. Nothing sings a brighter song than a person who is sexually satisfied. You can be in the best shape of your life and have everything going for you in one vein, but if you are not getting your sexual needs met or sharing the kind of connection you need to thrive emotionally, you are missing the elixir of life. Getting your sexual needs met is vital to your health, on all levels.

I hope you enjoyed our little chat about all things sex; if you found this post inspiring or uplifting, please let me know by posting your comments in the box below.

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Why We Should Have Sex Every Day. {Adult}

Why We Should Have Sex Every Day. {Adult}

Okay, we are all adults here, so let’s be honest.

Everyone loves sex. We do.

Our bodies were made with the capacity not just to reproduce, but to thoroughly enjoy a good romping as well.

But did you know that great sex can actually improve our health and give us a higher quality of life?

Here are a few reasons to go get your groove on every day!

An orgasm a day keeps the doctor away.

People who have sex at least two times a week, have more of the good stuff that fights off bad germs and viruses. Apparently, rigorous sex is best.

So, go strap on your cowboy boots, because things are about to get rowdy!

Not only will sex help you stay cold-free, regular sex has also been shown to lower prostate cancer levels in men, and improve joint function. A joint lubricating hormone is released during foreplay and orgasm, which helps keep joints flexible and healthy.

But don’t worry gals, there’s something in it for you too! Studies have shown that women who orgasm on a regular basis tend to have shorter and less painful menstrual periods—as if you needed another reason to pounce on your partner.

By releasing those feel-good chemicals in our bodies during a good love making session, we actually give ourselves a boost to stay healthy and function better. That way, we can save our sick days for playing hooky with our lover instead of nursing a bad cold.

Say Om.

Being able to harness our breath and breathe deep to relax is an important skill, but did you know that people who engage in sex in a regular basis have lower blood pressure and a dramatically decreased risk of heart attack?

This is because sex helps balance estrogen and testosterone in the body, for higher hormonal harmony and all around good health.

When your blood pressure is low and hormones are in check, you feel a greater sense of balance. There’s nothing like that post coital glow, to make you feel the possibility of world peace!

So, why not incorporate a post yoga stretching session with your lover? Light some aromatherapy candles, prop up some big pillows, breathe deep and get down tonight.

It’s more fun than your treadmill.

Most people know by now, that daily exercise is an important part of staying healthy, both mentally and physically, but did you know that you can burn up to five calories a minute having sex?

Not only can you get exercise, by rolling around naked with your lover, but the longer you last, the more calories we burn—so let it burn. Start slowly, let your fire build, until you can’t take it any longer and then breathe some more. Sex isn’t about the finish line, but how you choose to get there. So, take the slow road—your lover and your health will thank you.

Sex raises your heart rate and actually counts as exercise, especially if you incorporate a few yoga poses into it like Inverted Plank, which is similar to the Reverse Cowgirl. Either way, not many other forms of exercise involve an orgasm, so why not skip the gym tonight and go work out with your lover instead?

Sweet Dreams.

In the world today, stress is everywhere. It seems everyone is telling you to do more and to get it done faster. There’s no surprise that the anti-stress industry, from day spas to yoga studios, is booming. But, did you know that spending some quality naked time with your lover is just as beneficial for your stress levels?

Being intimate with someone releases those lovey-dovey hormones that decrease anxiety and promote higher levels of self-esteem and happiness. After an orgasm, the sleep hormone prolactin is released, which makes for a more sound and deep night’s rest as well.

So, skip that cup of tea and go soak up your lover’s attention for a guaranteed good night’s sleep—unless of course you wake up around 2:00 a.m. feeling a little frisky—then feel free to wake them up for round two.

Sex is also a crucial part of relationships. Studies have shown that the busier couples are in the bedroom, the more happy and fulfilled they are in their relationships and lives overall.

So, instead of sex being an afterthought, once you’re tucked into bed tonight, why not make it the main course?

Your body and mind (and partner) will thank you.

 references: Web MD                        source: elephantjournal

The Root Cause Of Cancer And Why Has It Been Kept A Secret!

The Root Cause Of Cancer And Why Has It Been Kept A Secret!

Dr. Otto H. Warburg is a Nobel Prize winner and he spent his entire life in an effort to find the cause of cancer.

Dr. Warburg was one of the leading biologists in the 20th century, and his study showed that acidity is the root cause of cancer. That means that the pH in the body is below 7.365, which is the normal level, and every value lower than this is considered to be acidic.

 

 The doctor studied the metabolism of tumour cells and the respiration of cells and found that cancer cells survive in environment with a lower pH, as low as 6.0. The production of lactic acid and high levels of CO2 increase the acidity.

Dr. Warburg strongly believed that there was a direct connection between the pH value and the oxygen level. Any pH value higher than 7.365 is alkaline, is followed by a higher concentration of oxygen molecules, and lower pH value, which is acidic, means lower oxygen level… and healthy cells need that oxygen to survive.

In 1931 Dr. Warburg received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his amazing discovery. He outlined, “Cancerous tissues are acidic, whereas healthy tissues are alkaline. Water splits into H+ and OH- ions, if there is and excess of H+, it is acidic; if there is an excess of OH- ions, then it is alkaline”.

In his work, The Metabolism of Tumours, Dr. Warburg explained that “all forms of cancer are characterized by two basic conditions: acidosis and hypoxia (lack of oxygen). Lack of oxygen and acidosis are two sides of the same coin: where you have one, you have the other.” “All normal cells have an absolute requirement for oxygen, but cancer cells can live without oxygen – a rule without exception. Deprive a cell 35% of its oxygen for 48 hours and it may become cancerous.”

Dr. Warburg’s study showed that oxygen deficiency is the root cause of cancer, meaning that acidity increases as the levels of oxygen decrease. He also found that cancer cells are anaerobic (do not breathe oxygen) and cannot thrive in aerobic conditions, or in an alkaline state.

source: healthyfoodhouse

Unusual Personality Test That Will Reveal Much About Your Perception Of Life

Unusual Personality Test That Will Reveal Much About Your Perception Of Life

One of the basic rules of this test is to write what you feel and what first comes to mind. It’s fine if you have the same answers to different questions. Do not read all at once! Read the questions one by one and do not rush. It will not be so interesting to see the next question if you are still writing the answer to the previous one. Well, if a pen and a piece of paper are in front of you, then let’s begin!

1. You are peering into the sea, what do you feel? Focus only on your first impression. You can close your eyes to better feel it…

2. You are walking through the woods and look at the ground. Write down what you feel.

3. What do you feel when looking at flying seagulls? It’s all right if in this case you make up with a quick response.

4. What about a herd of horses? Write the first thing that comes to mind, avoid thinking for too much time.

5. You are in the desert, standing by the wall with a small hole, behind which you see the oasis. What are your actions? Don’t write just your thoughts and feelings, but focus on what you would do in this situation.

6. You are still in the desert, completely exhausted, and suddenly see a water jug. Once again, your actions are what matters in this question. Your answer may sound banal, but still write it down.

7. You are lost in the woods in the evening and see a house with lights on. Write what you’re gonna do.

8. You’re in the fog. Once more, focus on actions and write down how you would behave.

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INTERPRETATION

1. Your attitude to life, emotions, sensations.

2. The way you feel in your own family.

3. Your attitude towards women.

4. Your attitude to men.

5. Your basic life strategy and goal. The way you solve your problems.

6. How selective you are in sexual life. Choice of a partner.

7. Your readiness for marriage.

8. Your attitude to death.

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Do You Know That You Drink Water The Wrong Way

Do You Know That You Drink Water The Wrong Way

We all know that we should drink from 1. 5 to 2 liters of water a day. But have you ever thought about what time we need to drink water in order to gain the maximum benefits?

The time of day at which we drink water is very important, although many do not believe it. Doctors advise to drink two glasses of water before going to bed. When you lie down, the lower part of the body is the same height as the kidneys, so the kidneys will have an easier time quickly discharging the liquid.

Also, if you drink water at certain time you will increase water’s efficiency in the body:

– Two glasses of water right after you wake up helps in activating internal organs.

– One glass of water half an hour before meals helps for improving digestive system’s work.

– One glass of water before having a shower helps for lowering blood pressure.

– One glass of water before you go to bed decreases the risk of stroke or heart attack.

It is interesting to add that water can prevent cramps in your legs that occur at night. Namely, leg muscles require hydration and when there is none of it, muscles contract and you feel pain.

Stay hydrated and pain-free by drinking enough water at the right times of the day.

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You Have White Spots On Your Nails? – Here Is What They Warn Us About

You Have White Spots On Your Nails? – Here Is What They Warn Us About

However, there is nothing horrifying in their appearance, they are just warning signs, which suggest that a person should take precautionary measures for the disease coming.

To get rid of these spots, you should narrow your mind to a particular thought. Over a period of 2-3 months, the brain can remove the stains from your nails.

There are many myths associated with the white spots on nails, but the simple truth is that most of them occur because of a previous injury to the nail.

So, if you have them, do not immediately think that you have a deficiency of vitamins and minerals. In some cases, the white spots on the nails can show some infection, but more often they are the result of some injury.

Unlike the blue ones, the white spots on the nails do not appear immediately. It may take time for you to notice them because they are usually the result of injury.

According to some frequently encountered myths, the white spots on the nails are a result of deficiency of calcium or eating a lot of mayonnaise. Sometimes they may be the indication of an allergic reaction to certain products used on the nails, such as reaction to lacquer, acetone or nail hardener.

Many people who wear artificial nails discover white spots after the removal of their artificial nails. If you notice such spots on the nails, consult a doctor to determine the reason for their appearance.

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The Top 5 Phones With The Highest Radiation. Is Yours One Of Them?

The Top 5 Phones With The Highest Radiation. Is Yours One Of Them?

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You probably know by now  that cell-phone usage could expose you to unhealthy levels of radiation. Cell phones emit a dangerous non-ionizing form of electromagnetic radiation which gets absorbed by our tissues and cells and can result in serious health problems.

According to a new study conducted by researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and published in the Biochemical Journal, as little as 10 minutes on a cell phone can trigger changes in brain cells linked to cell division and cancer.

Dr. John Bucher, Associate Director of the National Institutes of Health, National toxicology program, testified, “As of now, with only 10-12 years exposure, and use increasing dramatically, there is a concern of increase in brain cancer, related to use. Children have a configuration of the skull which allows deeper penetration of cell phone radiation with a potentially greater risk.”

If you are concerned about cell phone radiation, here are top 5 phones to avoid.

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Earthquakes, Disaster Prevention

भूकम्प (Earthquake)

Although it’s not possible to predict earthquakes, appropriate knowledge and preparation can help to minimize damage in an emergency.

It is always important to know what to do in the case of an earthquake, in order to reduce damage and injury caused by earthquakes to the minimum possible.

Here are some basic guidelines to follow in preparing for earthquakes and dealing with their aftermath.

1. Advance Preparations

(1) Improve your home’s earthquake resilience

Evaluate your home’s earthquake resilience, and improve it through steps such as fastening down furniture and putting anti-shatter coatings on glass windows.

(2) Stockpile water and foodstuffs

You should have at least three days’ worth of drinking water and foodstuffs stockpiled. You should also have radios and flashlights prepared.

(3) Participate in disaster training

Get to know the people in your community better by getting actively involved in community disaster training.

(4) Discuss disaster preparedness with your family

Verify how you will get in touch with each other and where the relief shelters are.

2. What To Do After an Earthquake

(1) The first two minutes after an earthquake

• Protect yourself.
  Stay away from furniture that could topple over, and hide under a desk or table. Do not panic and run outside.

(2) Immediately following an earthquake

• Prevent fires and secure escape routes.
  Shut off gas valves and unplug electrical cords. If a fire breaks out, calmly begin to put it out. Secure escape routes by opening doors and windows.

(3) The first three days following an earthquake

• Make sure your family is safe, and watch out for aftershocks.
  Stay away from houses that have started to collapse. Call out to your neighbors, and depending on the situation, head for a shelter on foot.
• Assist neighbors with firefighting, rescue, and relief.
  Cooperate with your neighbors to put out fires and rescue and attend to the injured.
• Fend for yourself.
  Use the drinking water and food that you’ve stockpiled. Beware of false rumors and rely only on correct information.

(4) From the fourth day onward

• Survival and Recovery
  Even after four days, you should watch out for aftershocks. Stay informed. Work towards getting things back to normal.

3. What To Do During an Earthquake

(1) Stop driving.

• With a firm grip on the steering wheel, gradually reduce your speed, pull over to the left side of the road, and shut off the engine.
• Until the tremors subside, calmly assess your surroundings and use your car radio to stay informed.
• If you need to take shelter, leave your key in the ignition and the door unlocked. Taking your vehicle inspection papers and other important belongings with you, head for a shelter on foot.

(2) On the Road

• Don’t just stand there. Use a bag or something else to protect your head from falling objects such as glass and building signs, and seek shelter in an open area or park.
• Don’t get too close to cinder block walls or vending machines.
• Watch out for telephone poles that are about to fall over and dangling power lines.
• If there is no open space nearby, calmly assess your surroundings and move somewhere with a high degree of safety, away from buildings.

(3) Near the Shore

• If you feel tremors, immediately seek the safety of high ground. Stay away from the shore until all tsunami alerts and warnings are lifted.

(4) On the Train

• Grip the railing or hand strap tightly.
• Even if the train stops between stations, do not exit the train on your own through a window or door using the emergency door override.
• Calmly follow the instructions given to you by the conductors.

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Easy Dog Care and Grooming Tips

Easy Dog Care and Grooming Tips

Is old Teddy looking a bit rough around the edges? If so we have a few simple dog care and grooming tips even the most inexperienced dog owner can use to give Teddy a salon fresh look. Not only will he feel better, he will be healthier as well. And you are sure to like the fact your dog is looking good so read on for our easy dog care and grooming tips for all dog breeds.

Begin training your pooch to accept bathing, clipping of the toe nails, brushing the teeth, brushing the coat, and ear cleaning as soon as he arrives in the home. He or she might be a very young puppy, or a mature dog you have rescued from a shelter and it really makes little difference. The dog must learn this is going to be a part of their grooming routine and all the fussing will not change this.

The first of our dog care and grooming tips is to visit a local pet supply store and purchase the various products you are going to need. You will want to have these on hand BEFORE the dog arrives in the home. A set of quality dog hair brushes for long and short hair, dog formulated toothpaste, a soft and hard bristle toothbrush, organic all natural canine shampoos and conditioners, flea and tick treatment medication, a quality set of toe nail clippers, and monthly worm medication treatment in  liquid form.

Reduce the amount of shedding by a daily brushing of the dog’s fur. For short hair dogs use a brush with shorter bristles and. If you own a shaggy breed with long hair that mats and tangles easily, rub the dog gently with your hand locating any matted hair. Clip this away with sharp household scissors, and then gently brush the fur starting at the base of the neck and work back to his hind quarters.

Bathe the dog no more than once a month. More often than this removes the natural oils your dog produces to keep his skin soft and hair from becoming brittle.

Clip the toe nails carefully. Never clip into the “quick” or white/pink area of the nails as this is going to result in pain and bleeding.

Brush the teeth three times a week beginning with the soft bristle dog toothbrush until the dog becomes ok with this invasion of his mouth. Then you can use the stiffer bristle brush for serious tarter and plaque removal.

Try these simple and easy dog care and grooming tips to keep your best friend looking sharp and feeling good!

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11 Life Lessons From Albert Einstein

11 Life Lessons From Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein offered us more than just the amazing theory of relativity and E=mc2. Through his persistence in his discoveries in science, Einstein shined a light on how each of us can do the impossible by hard work, experiencing failure, and valuing people. Even if you are not a scientist, you can apply these life lessons to your life today.

Simplicity

“If you can’t explain it to a six year old, you don’t understand it yourself.” – Albert Einstein

The more complicated you have to make something seem, the more you do not understand the inner workings of it. Think about the best teachers that you have had in your life. Did they make even the most complicated topics full of vocabulary that you did not understand or did they make it easier to understand by simplifying?

Creativity

“Creativity is contagious, pass it on.” – Albert Einstein


Inspire others to do what they love. Use your creativity to create new works, and you never know what others will create. It’s time to let your mind create projects and ideas that will have a domino effect throughout the world.

Hard Work and Failure

“The only sure way to avoid making mistakes is to have no new ideas.” – Albert Einstein


“You never fail until you stop trying.” -Albert Einstein

Einstein spent most of his life working on physics theories- some never worked out and others we know today. You never know which one will work out, but persistence is key. You have to keep working hard and keep trying to solve your problem. Failure doesn’t exist until you stop trying.

Live in the Present

“I never think of the future – it comes soon enough.” -Albert Einstein


You are only guaranteed the moment that you have right now, at this moment. You can try to get yourself worried about the future and make plans that may not work out according to plan. What matters most is living now, today. Do your best right now and do not worry about tomorrow.

Be Unconventional

“I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking.” – Albert Einstein


Everything great took a process of going outside of the box and doing something unconventional. If you continue to do the norm, then you are going to just produce normal, conventional results. Think differently, and you may find your answer.

Imagination

“Imagination is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein


“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein


Imagination is key. When you imagine something differently, you begin to share with others. People begin to see the world that you imagine. Together you can create and help each other. Take time today to daydream, imagine, and share your ideas with others.

Work Towards the Impossible

“Only those who attempt the absurd can achieve the impossible.” – Albert Einstein


If it seems ridiculous to others and you are willing to take the risk, then you are able to achieve the impossible. When you go beyond what others think is reasonable, an amazing thing starts to happen. You complete what was once an obstacle.

Value People

“We know from daily life that we exist for other people first of all, for whose smiles and well-being our own happiness depends.” – Albert Einstein

“Life isn’t worth living, unless it is lived for someone else.” – Albert Einstein


If you put people first, they will value you and look to you as a person who genuinely cares about others. Spend at least a few minutes out of your busy day being fully engaged with people without any distractions. Show them that you value them. Thank them and send compliments their way. It will not only make their day better, but they will appreciate it and remember what you have done for them.

Sharing

“Student is not a container you have to fill but a torch you have to light up.” – Albert Einstein


Share your ideas with others. You may light a spark that ignites someone to do what they have always wanted. If you just hold all of your ideas and knowledge to yourself, you are not helping others at all. What if you held the key that would solve someone’s problems, wouldn’t you want to share it?

Be Open to Learning

“Learning is experience. Everything else is just information.” -Albert Einstein


It’s the journey as you learn and not just soaking up all of the information. It’s fully diving in and learning that some things work and others do not. Learning is not a one-size-fits-all path, but your own customized journey.

Do What is Right

“Always do what’s right; this will gratify some and astonish the rest.” – Albert Einstein


When you come to the fork in the road or if your consciousness is offering you a decision, always do what is right. You may feel that the other option will be easier or offer you more money, but when you know that the other option will allow you more opportunity in the future or is the right thing to do, then you have to do it. It’s not going out and choosing the easiest decision, but taking the time to follow your gut and do the right thing will keep you standing out from the crowd.
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10 Great Life Lessons From Albert Einstein

A brilliant man who was passionately curious about the mysteries of science,Albert Einstein changed the world as the most influential physicist of the 20^thcentury.  He developed the general theory of relativity (e = mc2), now considered the cornerstone of modern physics.  Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics “for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect”.  He wrote hundreds of books and articles.

Einstein was also a great philosopher and moral leader.  Here are his 10 life lessons:

1. Follow Your Curiosity: “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.”

Curiosity helps to fuel our imagination.  When we ask questions of others, we can find out important information to help us solve problems, open new doors and form connections.  When we ask questions of ourselves, we can shake up our beliefs, reveal our innermost desires and make positive change.  What unanswered question is swimming around in your head?

2. Perseverance is Priceless: “It’s not that I’m so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems longer.”

If you have a dream, you’ll be faced with obstacles but by staying with problems longer, as Einstein says, can mean the difference between failure and success. Some ways to begin practicing perseverance is by committing to your dream, keeping a positive attitude, staying focused on what you want every day and bouncing back from adversity.

3. Focus on the Present: “Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.”

What a great example Einstein uses to illustrate the importance of focusing on the present.  We can miss the pleasures of the present by becoming too preoccupied with the past and/or future.  Reminding ourselves daily to be present will bring us more peace and joy as well as provide us with a greater appreciation for life.

4. Imagination is Powerful: “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions. Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

With one idea, an empire can be built.  Take for example, Walt Disney, a true master at imagination.  He got the inspiration for Mickey Mouse from an old pet mouse he used to have on his farm.  That black and white mouse became an animated legend.  Imagination opens the door to a Kingdom of possibilities!

5. Make Mistakes: “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”

Mistakes are inevitable especially when pursuing something worthwhile.  They can be disappointing and tough on the confidence but often necessary to test our true commitment to the end goal.  What great things are ever accomplished without failing in some way first?  The real failure is in the not starting or completing.

6. Live in the Moment: “I never think of the future – it comes soon enough.”

As they say, the moment is all we really have, a tough concept to grasp. Eckhart Tolle in his book the Power of Now, said that a person’s success in truly being in the present moment can be measured by the degree of peace he or she feels within.  By becoming more aware of the moment, we can ground ourselves in what matters most.

7. Create Value: “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”

How would you define success?  What will make your life a success?  These questions can be great ones to ask yourself.  It can be raising healthy and happy children, having meaningful and fulfilling relationships, being authentic in conversations, writing a book, loving a career, feeling good everyday—whatever it is for you, that’s where to place or continue to place your focus.  What we focus on truly expands.

8. Don’t Be Repetitive: “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

If you have been unhappy in certain areas of your life such as finances or relationships, opt to do one thing different tomorrow.  The idea is to shake up the routine.  If you have a job that is unfulfilling or that is frustrating on some level, think about what you can do to change the situation.  Sometimes a new perspective on the same situation is all it takes to open one’s eyes to what’s possible. The first step is to recognize the dissatisfaction and then take a single action towards satisfaction.

9. Knowledge Comes From Experience: “Information is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge is experience.”

Actual experience creates knowledge that is respected and valued by others. We can read books, listen to tapes, and take courses, but the experiences we have in life can provide the best lessons for others.  Your life story is rich in knowledge and people are ready to listen because it’s the most compelling and authentic way to make a difference with someone.  

10. Learn the Rules and Then Play Better: “You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.”

To become an expert at something, learn all you can about that subject, study other’s successes and then aim to do it better than them.  The stronger your commitment and passion is to your endeavor, the greater your resolve will be to succeed.

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