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Time to Heal

Time to heal

Can it be true that time heals all wounds? Sounds simple, but does it work? Is it time or is it what you do with this time that heals?

Cuts, scrapes, burns and broken bones will heal, often on their own – but what about trauma and emotional wounds? This damage can be caused by a variety of conditions and may involve a single experience or an ongoing series of events that completely overwhelm the individual’s ability to cope or integrate the ideas and emotions involved with that experience.

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Reactions to and symptoms of trauma can be wide and varied and differ in severity from person to person. A traumatized individual may experience a range of symptoms, leading to feelings of despair, loss of self-esteem and depression.

Healing from emotional and psychological trauma takes time and some basic steps towards recovery include:

1)         It is important to stay connected with others and to maintain relationships with friends and family.

2)         Many times, getting the problem out in the open can make it manageable.

3)         Forgive those involved. Forgiving does not condone what someone else did, it simply releases you from the pain of their actions.

4)         Most importantly, make a place for that event in your life and then put it away.

5)         It’s important to remember that it did happen and it did affect you. At the same time, it is in the past, much like a chapter in a book you have read and choose not to read again.

If you find yourself wanting to but unable to follow these suggestions, you may want to get professional help putting the past behind you.

Adam and Eve

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The closest living relatives to humans are baboons, chimpanzees and gorillas. The similarities between their DNA sequencing and our human genome is 95 to 99%. By using a technique called the molecular clock which estimates the time required for the number of mutations to accumulate between two lineages, the approximate time for the split between lineages can be calculated.

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Each time a certain mutation appears in an individual and is passed on to his or her descendants a hoplagroup is formed including all of the descendants of the individual who will also carry that mutation. By comparing mitochondrial DNA which is inherited only from the mother, geneticists have concluded that the last common female ancestor whose genetic marker is found in all modern humans, the so-called mitochondrial Eve, must have lived around 200.000 years ago.

The out of Africa model proposes that modern Homo sapiens originated in Africa and migrated to Eurasia resulting in complete replacement of other Homo species. Analysis is consistent with the idea that Africa is the ancestral home of “the mitochondrial Eve and Y-chromosome Adam”

The theory predicts that all mitochondrial genomes today should be traceable to a single woman, the “mitochondrial Eve”, whereas the Y chromosome is passed from father to son only, mitochondrial DNA (eDNA) is passed from mother to daughter and son.

These primeval people are not parallel to the biblical Adam and Eve. They were not the first modern humans on the planet, but instead just two out of thousands of people alive at the time with unbroken male or female lineages that continue on today. 

Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain

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Not getting an adequate amount of sleep can leave you feeling irritable and tired and increase your appetite for starchy, fatty and sugary foods. Losing out on sleep increases your levels of the stress hormone cortisol, making you more prone to weight gain. The more sleep-deprived you are, the higher the amount of stress and cortisol.

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Between a full day of work, traffic, television and social media it is often difficult to turn off and relax. Unfortunately, the idea of getting a good night’s sleep is often met with sleep disorders and insomnia and more anxiety for not getting the desired rest.

Falling in Love

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To fall in love usually means to enter an intimate relationship casually and blindly without the usual
precautions. Falling into a love relationship also means failing to take the time to evaluate the character, personality and history of the target of your affection,

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neglecting to measure compatibility and whether the foundations exist for a healthy lasting relationship. Falling in love often is a sure path to tragedy.                         

It is easy to understand why one may be attracted at first sight to another human being of the opposite sex by way of a shared appreciation of certain things or mutual interests. However, the physical attraction alone may be the only basis for this affection and circumstances beyond the individuals control come into play.

In most cases physical attraction plays a major role and this feature has a more frequent impact on the male observer being easily distracted by a vibrant, vivacious younger female.

The female counterpart although as easily distracted by an attractive male has additional requirements to take into consideration. At times it is the alpha male attitude or the bad boy image that is most appealing to a younger female but may change later to incorporate a taste for social statues and power positions in the workplace or the public arena.

Another consideration is the safety and security factor when a life partner or potential parent for a desired child is evaluated. This would include many additional traits, such as stability, commitment capability, maturity, devotion and the ability to financially and emotionally enter into a very intimate and demanding relationship.

Sweet Temptations

The more we give in to these cravings and the lure of sugary treats, the more we get addicted to the sweet taste and the temporary spike of energy it provides. There is a difference between being hungry and having an irresistible desire for some specific food such as sweet, sugary foods or chocolate.

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There is evidence that food cravings and addictions activate some of the same areas in the brain.

It is important to realize that after an hour or two the cycle begins again and the drop in blood sugar has you reaching for more of the same foods. And just like an alcoholics addiction to alcohol, the urge to consume more sugar is hard to resist.

The average consumption of sugar has increased steadily over the last century and it is estimated the be in the 150 to 170 pound range per adult annually in the developed  countries such as North America and the least affected areas being Asia and Africa.

The Life of Bacteria

The life of bacteria is built around food. They do not have mouths or fingers, but they eat, they digest, and they excrete. Like us, they break down their food into more elemental components.

We tend to think that digestion takes place in the stomach with the help of stomach acid. This is only a small part of the process since food only stays in the stomach for three to five hours.

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Digestion continues in the small intestines where food is broken down by bacteria with a variety of enzymes added to help convert the food we eat to energy we need.

Digestion is greatly hindered by the consumption of antibiotics and processed foods which interfere with our healthy gut flora and its ability to keep us healthy.

Obesity – A Status Symbol

There was a time, when extra weight and obesity was considered a sign of prosperity in men and a sign of beauty and attractiveness in women. This may date back to Neolithic times when for the first time in the history of culture, humans began to own property, domestic animals, agricultural

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 land, houses, pottery and metal tools. Before that obesity was almost non-existent, and still is in all wild animals and most primitive races.

Today’s high obesity rates are common among most civilized races, due to the changes in our activity levels towards a more sedentary lifestyle and our food supply being highly processed and otherwise manipulated. Wherever abnormal fat was regarded as an asset, sexual selection was driving the trend and the desire to fit the model of beauty and grace.

It is only in very recent times that obesity has lost some of its allure, although the trend of oversized breasts and buttocks – which is always a sign of latent obesity – shows that the trend still lingers on. These unhealthy fat deposits do not promote health and wellness and while there are great variations in the severity of obesity it has recently lost its appeal as a status symbol and has now developed in a worldwide obesity crisis.

Microbes Mindcrobes

MICROBES MINDCROBES

The number of Microbes Mindcrobes living within the human body of the average human adult are estimated to outnumber human cells 10 to 1 and are found mostly on our skin, the respiratory tract, the digestive system and the oral cavity. Microbes Mindcrobes control every aspect of our lives. Exposure to bacteria and/or viruses (Microbes Mindcrobes) and our interaction with these invaders will …….more

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largely depend on the health of our internal environment and our mental/emotional state.

In order to understand how changes in the Microbes Mindcrobes populations affect us we must consider lifestyle, nutrition, personal hygiene, exposure to stress, pollution and the environment.

Many single organisms – Microbes Mindcrobes exhibit intelligence of a kind not seen in other species of the animal or plant kingdom. They neither have nervous systems nor brains, but harbor an internal system that can be equated to a biological computer. To solve newly encountered problems, they assess the situation, recall stored data of past experiences, and then execute information processing, transforming the colony into a super brain.

Microbes Mindcrobes – do not just react to change in their surroundings, they anticipate and prepare for it. They are not simple solitary organisms, they are highly social and evolved creatures. They congregate to fend off enemies, meet challenges of nature to reproduce, obtain food and maintain their critical environment. Some bacterial intelligence if compared to human levels is 60 points higher than the human average of an IQ of 100.

Microbes Mindcrobes can keep us healthy and fend off invaders or make us very ill and may kill us under the right circumstances. We must provide a healthy environment for our resident bacteria to flourish and to help us maintain physical, mental and emotional health. Regenerating our individual bio-terrain means forming alliances, not antagonisms with the microbial community.  

hCG Transformation

The HCG Diet Program that can offer quick results with a long-term success rate? This Weight Loss Plan has the potential to take off the unwanted pounds and to keep them off – with the added benefits of restoring a tired, sluggish metabolism.

The concept of the hCG Weight Loss Program is based on research by the late British Doctor, A.T.W. Simeons

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who has studied obesity over a period of many years and by injecting hCG he successfully developed a system that produced incredible results.

The hCG diet works by re-balancing the hypothalamus, a gland in the brain, and helps the neurotransmitters to receive messages correctly. The original program required hCG injections, but is now available for oral consumption thanks to Dr. Daniel Beluccio,

What the hCG Diet Plan promises is a fast and inexpensive way to taking off the weight and to re-shaping your body. It is safe and suitable for both men and women.

HCG Extra – Weight Loss Plan

HCG Extra – Weight Loss Plan

The Ultimate Slimming Solution

Congratulations – you have made the right decision – For best results, please follow the instructions exactly to guarantee maximum weight loss.

No Exercise Required – No Excuses Allowed – No Cheating

Phase One

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Day 1 – Take 20 drops of HCG under the tongue for 30 seconds – swallow

             Take one capsule of the detox with water

             Eat all you want – Drink 8 – 8 oz glasses of water

Day 2 – Same as Day One

Phase Two

Day 3 – First thing in the morning step on scale and record your weight

               Take 20 drops of HCG under the tongue for 30 sec – swallow

               Take one capsule of the detox with water.

           Breakfast –Tea, Coffee (One once of milk) or Hot Water with Lemon

               Take one capsule of detox with water

           Lunch –   3 ½ oz raw or 3 oz cooked from meat selection list

                4 oz cooked or raw vegetables from vegetable selection list

           Dinner –  same as lunch

           Snacks – 2 x fruit from list

           Other –    2 x carb from list

           Drink –    8 – 8 oz glasses of water

Day 4 to 21 same as day 3 (minimum 21 days or continue while product lasts)

Day 22 and 23 – same as Day 3 – 21 No HCG

Meat Selection List: Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Fish, Shell Fish,

Vegetable Selection List: Asparagus, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage,

Fruit Selection List: Apples, Oranges, Strawberries, ½ Grapefruit

Carb Selection List:

MCT Oils

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MCT Oil (medium-chain-triglycerides) promotes greater fat-loss than then any other fat and what makes it particularly interesting is the way it is digested. Unlike other fats, MCT’s don’t require enzymes or bile for digestion, instead they get absorbed in the first part of the small intestines to transition to the liver and can be used immediately for energy and ketone production.

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Switching from a carbohydrate burner to a fat burner will provide mental clarity and focus, more energy and the desired weight loss without counting calories, restricted portion sizes or rigorous exercise.

The Keto Diet is the ultimate fat-burning system. Without enough carbs to fuel the brain, your body has no other option than to burn its own fat stores. Normally, your body is reluctant to make the transition and will only do so during a famine or emergencies.

The Keto Lifestyle will not leave you malnourished or hungry or in poor health, it creates this transition through carb deprivation and by adding healthy oils and fats.

What is a Leaky Gut

Leaky Gut

A leaky gut is exactly what it implies – intestinal permeability. Let’s imagine that you have a system that regulates what is beneficial to your health and what can do damage. This is our own immune system which is in the lining of the intestines.

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There are certain foods that will cause inflammation and tears in the lining such as wheat, alcohol and any type of NSAID (non steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) in addition to any food allergies.

When there are tears in the lining of the intestinal wall larger particles can slip through and enter the blood stream causing chronic inflammation and a poor immune response. Symptoms of leaky gut syndrome include gas, bloating, chronic diarrhea, constipation, food sensitivities, fatigue, brain fog, memory loss or skin problems.

The first step to healing a leaky gut is to remove wheat, alcohol, processed foods and any allergy causing agents and to add more fiber to your diet. Fiber feeds the good/friendly bacteria and promotes health and vitality.

Sugar and Spice

Sugar and Spice and everything nice, that’s what little girls are made of. How did this nursery rhyme become so popular? This poem, regarding little girls is commonly found in the Mother Goose nursery rhyme collections.

And it continues with: Sunshine and rainbows and ribbons for hair bows. tea parties, laces and baby doll faces, that’s what little girls are made of. Does this explain that little girls are naturally attracted to lollypops, candy and chocolates?

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Yes – most little girls like lollypops and candy and chocolates too. Sugar is often used to reward children for good behaviour, to entice them to finish their meals or to show them affection. At first this seems pretty harmless and the reasoning that a piece of candy or chocolate can do harm is often dismissed and the practice continues and is re-enforced with every additional bribe or reward.

But what about the long-term effects and the dependency on sugar or sweet treats to their overall well-being. When children associate feeling happy and loved with sugar, with cakes, with ice-cream, with a variety of sweetened treats, this message is clear and re-enforced again and again.

Even the smallest of our children are exposed to the sweet taste of cookies, cereals and juices with excess amounts of fructose and sugar. How do we balance the feeling of accomplishments and achievements without setting the stage for the dependency on sugary rewards to celebrate? Without setting the stage for these habits to be formed very early in life and then have long reaching consequences later into adulthood.

Slim and Fabulous

Any Weight Loss or Wellness Program should include a balance of healthy proteins and fiber. The amount of protein depends on age, gender, body size and activity level.

There are many diet plans and new one’s seem to pop up almost daily. This can get very confusing and frustrating.  So, what is the solution? First look at your lifestyle and what foods you’re used too. How can you improve your present eating habits without giving up all the foods you like?

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First, we need to eliminate some of the items, the one’s that make you put on weight such as sugar, breads, potatoes, pasta and rice – any grains and starchy food products. You can substitute some of them – for instance instead of spaghetti you can use spaghetti squash, and instead of a regular pizza crust you can make your own with cauliflower and instead of sugar there are many substitutes such as stevia and swerve.

The best diet plan is the one you can stick to, the one that works for you.

Consciousness the Binding Force

Humans realize that we are part of and united with all living things. Nature does not recognize higher or lower levels of life forms, only diversity in the eco-system. Vitality is the substance that sustains life by rhythmically cycling growth and decay. We inhale all that is necessary to live and exhale it for the next life form in need.

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Nature has made us unique and this fact is the underlying cause of our separation from the collective consciousness and the universal mind. To secure our nourishment, housing and status in life we compete at every step of our journey to promote and enhance our physical body and protect it from harm and injury.

Yet it is through cooperation and the physical connection to social groups and nature which provides security and comfort. When shared with other life forms, we are feeling the flow of vitality as nature binds us together and unites humanity with all living things.

Parasitic Infection

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Parasites come in many shapes and forms and anyone can get a parasitic infection. Since many parasites thrive in tropical or subtropical regions where it is warm and moist, people who travel to these areas are at an increased risk for contracting these parasitic infections.

However, some individuals are at greater risk than others. People with a compromised immune systems or those who already have an illness.

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– People without a clean supply of water are at risk for contracting a Giardia infection.

– People who swim in lakes, rivers, and ponds and ingest the water are also at risk.

– Cats transmit toxoplasmosis which is a very harmful infection for pregnant women. If you are pregnant, avoid cleaning the litter box or coming into contact with cat feces.

– Childcare workers who come in contact with feces on a regular basis are also at an increased risk of parasitic infections.

And because there are many types of parasitic infections, the symptoms can vary. Most parasitic infections cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, gas, upset stomach, cramps or pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and dehydration.

Parasitic infections can be diagnosed in a number of ways – in a fecal examination, also called a stool examination or an ova parasite test. In some cases, a blood test can reveal if your infection is caused by a parasite.

In extreme cases, x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computerized axial tomography (CAT) scans can help to identify if parasitic infections have caused lesions or injury to your organs.

Not every parasitic infection has a treatment, and some infections can re-occur. Some can be treated with antibiotics and because diarrhea often leads to dehydration, be sure to drink plenty of fluids if you have an infection and consult your healthcare professional.

The Keto Flu

When starting the Ketogenic Lifestyle there are a few things to consider and to avoid. Many people will stop the Keto Lifestyle early in the program because they experience symptoms similar to the common flu – known as Keto Flu.

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They may experience mood swings, irritability, fatigue, dizziness and nausea which may last from a couple of days to more than a week. This is due to the drastic reduction and elimination of carbohydrates.

The symptoms usually begin within the first few days after starting the Ketogenic Lifestyle program. It is a perfectly normal part and is temporary, manageable and transient.

The keto flu is a collection of symptoms associated with the body adapting to a Ketogenic Lifestyle, to become fat adapted during the transition. There might also be a loss of electrolytes due to dehydration.

The standard American diet contains a lot of processed foods, which are high in added sugars and salts. When we switch to a lifestyle of whole foods, most salt-laden choices are eliminated, and sodium intake is drastically reduced.

This leads the kidneys to release excess water and electrolytes are flushed out in the process and can cause flu-like symptoms until everything becomes balanced again.

The Ketogenic Lifestyle

The KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE  does not require counting calories, restricted portion sizes, maintaining a rigorous exercise regime or superhuman willpower to succeed.

The KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE offers an entirely different approach to weight loss and in the process many improvements to your health. Due to the use of ketogenic foods based on

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high fat, low sugar /carbohydrate, and an adequate amount of protein it changes the way your body burns energy changing burning glucose (sugar) to burning dietary fat.

The KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE has been practiced since the 1920’s and is based on a solid understanding of physiology and nutritional science. Many diet programs are popular for a brief period and then fade away without showing a long-term success. The KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE  has successfully worked for a high percentage of people because it addresses the underlying causes of weight gain, including hormonal imbalances with the emphasis on insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels.

Before the cultivation of wheat and other grains, humans had to rely on seasonal foods, experiencing feasts and famines and eating at regular intervals was not an option. The human body is designed to use glucose or fat for energy. In recent times there was a complete transformation with increased sugar consumption and carbohydrate-based foods.

Once a state of ketosis is reached the body can tap into our stored fat reserves and start using it for fuel and well-being.

Mitochondrial DNA

Geneticists have concluded that the last female common ancestor whose genetic marker is found in all modern humans, the so-called Mitochondrial Eve, must have lived approximately 200.000 years ago. This is consistent with the idea that Africa is the ancestral home of “the Mitochondrial Eve” and the Y-chromosome Adam”.

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The modern Homo sapiens later migrated to Eurasia and completely replaced all other Homo species. This theory predicts that all mitochondrial genomes should be traceable to a single woman, the mitochondrial Eve. And whereas the Y-chromosome is passed from father to son, the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is passed from mother to daughter and son.

Genetic data can provide important insight into the human evolution and its current effects and how early human ancestors evolved from primitive populations in Africa to worldwide highly diverse human species.

Is MSG Addictive?

MSG (monosodium glutamate) is an additive in foods and is part of almost all commercially processed and packaged foods. It supercharges the taste of food in a way,  one would not suspect. MSG has a sinister effect on the brain making it believe that food tastes better, it is an excitotoxin and it over stimulates the brain causing the production of an excessive amount of dopamine.

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The drug-like rush provides a brief sensation of well-being and this highly addictive substance is causing consumers to indulge in eating excessive amounts of MSG-containing foods and is responsible for irresistible cravings for more.

Besides packaged processed foods you find on almost all supermarket shelves, beware of hamburgers, sausages, Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups, and processed meats, most bottled and canned goods, condiments, diet foods, and snacks.

After frequent consumption, the body develops a physical dependence. When this dependency is abruptly discontinued, symptoms of withdrawal can occur.