tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41338185012083695802024-03-12T22:17:50.495-04:00Just Ask SundayAdvice blog: Just Ask Sunday your question!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577281029905318855noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133818501208369580.post-44155888557826069652016-05-13T05:39:00.001-04:002016-05-13T05:39:50.588-04:00The Ramblings of a Twice-Divorced, Middle-Aged Empty Nester Upon Hearing a Love Song <div class="title" style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: #444444; font-family: Roboto, arial, 'Noto Sans Japanese', sans-serif; font-size: 25px;">
Loves Lost are Still Love That Matters</div>
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<br />How it happens...we don't always see it approaching, then, "Bang!" You feel that pull of love; indescribable, painful pleasure. Ugh, what torment through happy moments.</div>
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Some loves last a life time, fraught with the pinnacles and pitfalls bringing closer the bond, if you survive to get to the calm, the good, the respite (in one another).</div>
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Other loves are but a season (or two, or three...) and leave a mark so deep, a wound maybe, that others pale to that memory. You see him in a crowd, a movie, a dream, a flash in another you hope to see return--the inquest in your eyes.</div>
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There are maxims meant to bolster the gutsy overcoming of a love lost. Some help you to 'fake it till you make it' but some day comes one day sooner than you are prepared to experience, the void.</div>
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Mumsy lamented to me she should have told me to "shop for a husband", Nana instructed Sharon and me to "put your price-tags on", and the world said, "Be All You Can Be!" That last one might have been the Navy.<br />Aphorisms for self esteem and self power and self guidance.<br />All nullified by a heart severed, a dream dying, a languishing ballad playing in a loop, and a cigarette burning in an ash-laden, coffee-encrusted mug.</div>
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This tragic return to a long-forgotten habit was a coping mechanism due to a 2006 heartbreak by a man I knew ever-so briefly.</div>
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Soon, I was found out.</div>
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Now, I had to face Those-That-Cared. </div>
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Daddy was between Cancer Survivor and Cancer Victim in those years. He admonished me with glassy, blue eyes fixed in denial. I had let him down. I saw my weakness in his gait as he left me standing under the the back awning hood.<br /><br />That was then. I took 6 months to socially-smoke my way out of the debacle (that was what it was referred to...still is). </div>
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Smoke free once more. </div>
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Still enjoying coffee.</div>
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Have I overcome my "you-pick-badly" assessment assigned by Daddy? Not sure. </div>
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I do, however, deal with remembering those I loved differently. I see them as part of me to be remembered and even thanked; they helped to shape me, they helped me to experience parts of life I no longer wonder about, and they loved me in every way possible to express it. And, I never doubted it.</div>
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Today, I heard a song that I find impossible to listen to without tears. <br />(He--not the debacle guy) would often send me tapes (remember those?) with one or two songs he'd recorded because they said what he was feeling about me. They were always rock ballads. Sometimes by bands I found impossible to listen to, but he liked his 80s & 90s rock, to my punk and grunge. These poignant musical selections were accompanied by 8-10 page, handwritten, heartfelt out-pourings of love (both sides!). Then, there was the conversation that followed. </div>
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Hours. </div>
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Phone calls. </div>
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Car rides. </div>
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Pleas for sleep. </div>
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Fighting. </div>
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More conversation. </div>
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So much time spent talking about "us". </div>
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Looking back, I was a jerk to his sensitivities. Maybe I was immature. Maybe we never belonged together. <br />He was the personification of testosterone; not that I minded that, but he was a lot to handle.</div>
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Yet, this is the last song he made me listen to (I had heard it many times prior, it wasn't a recent recording), begging me to come home. </div>
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So many years later, loves between us, and I can still feel the loss of what we hoped would be...</div>
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<b>How's It Gonna Be by Third Eye Blind</b></div>
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I'm only pretty sure<br />That I can't take anymore<br />Before you take a swing<br />I wonder what are we fighting for</div>
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When I say out loud<br />I wanna get out of this<br />I wonder is there anything<br />I'm gonna miss</div>
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I wonder how it's going to be<br />When you don't know me<br />How's it going to be<br />When you're sure I'm not there</div>
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How's it going to be<br />When there's no one there to talk to<br />Between you and me<br />'Cause I don't care<br />How's it going to be<br />How's it going to be</div>
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Where we used to laugh<br />There's a shouting match<br />Sharp as a thumbnail scratch<br />A silence I can't ignore</div>
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Like the hammock by the doorway<br />We spent time in, swings empty<br />I don't see lightning like last fall<br />When it was always about to hit me</div>
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I wonder how's it going to be<br />When it goes down<br />How's it going to be<br />When you're not around</div>
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How's it going to be<br />When you found out there was nothing<br />Between you and me<br />'Cause I don't care<br />How's it going to be</div>
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How's it going to be<br />When you don't know me anymore<br />And how's it going to be</div>
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Wanna get myself back in again<br />The soft dive of oblivion<br />I wanna taste the salt of your skin<br />The soft eye love of oblivion, oblivion</div>
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How's it going to be<br />When you don't know me anymore<br />How's it going to be<br />How's it going to be<br />How's it going to be</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">There are other lessons to learn from Jesus' words and actions: love, kindness, obedience, and service to name some. Service is our topic today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Last fall I did a couple presentations/talks on Women & Service. Humans & Service is really the crux of it. But, I was speaking to women, and sometimes women need to be reminded how much we can do, and should do for our fellow humans--we are more than wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, and the fairer sex.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Many times, I meet people who find it easier to do for animals than for humans. I understand their reasoning; animals are helpless and voiceless. Animals can't file a police report after being abused and if they could, often times, their torment is not considered a crime. An awful and pitiful situation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">I do not suggest anyone abandon their zeal for the betterment of animal lives, treatment, and justice. I am asking those who would choose one over the other to see compassion and service as universal to human- and animal-kind. That goes the other way, too. If you care for God's human creation...can His animal creation be forgotten?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Service, compassion, love, obedience, and kindness are all qualities of God--Jesus showed us this by example and asked we follow Him. Remember this when you look upon another--human or animal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">My talk dealt with how to serve others in the human world, I felt impressed to add our animal friends here. Many think God gave us animals to use for our purposes, only, but if you read Genesis, Adam's first job was to name all the animals. Says a lot. (Gen. 2:19)</span></div>
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weak, <i style="font-weight: bold;">be patient with them all.” </i>(English Standard Version--ESV)<i style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Though not an exhaustive list of Christ's words on the subject by any stretch...a starting point, however. A tickle to start an idea that may find motion and bloom. What happens when a flower blooms? People take notice--they gaze upon its loveliness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">We all know how to help someone. It isn't hard to find someone in need. But, if you're looking for some ways to help...I've created a list to get you thinking. Maybe you could inspire others to do the same and even create their own lists--after all, no one knows everything! </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Financially where able
(pay a bill, buy groceries, fill a gas tank, buy underwear for someone who needs it!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Spiritually where able (have enlightened discussions, pray together, have
Bible Studies, buy a subscription to Vibrant Life or Signs for another.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Listening when able (bring food, water, and a white flag.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Offer NO advice when it is the correct action & when you can hold it
together despite your desire to explode like Mt.Vesuvius.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Offer the right advice at the right time.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Give someone a ride—even when you have something else to do.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Invite someone along on a day out, even if they make your ears bleed
normally.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Pay for a meal for someone who is normally a skinflint and tell them you
enjoyed treating them.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Help someone clean their house, just because you can, and then share a
hot beverage together.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">When someone starts a sentence with “I have or I need to…” You ask, “Can I
help you with that?”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">When someone is a total freak show and you believe demons live in their lower
regions, smile, after you thank God you are not this person suffering, say a
prayer for them, and tell them you hope their day improves (as you’re
leaving—drop it like a bomb & run like it’s one, too!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">When you see a homeless person on a hot day, give him a bottle of water and
an</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">apple.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">When you see a homeless person on a cold day, buy him a coffee or hot cocoa and a sandwich. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Donate your time at food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters—No time? Bring
them clothes and home goods you no longer need, instead</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Animal shelters need volunteers for a list of reasons. Did you know you could volunteer to socialize dogs or cats in many shelters? What a fun way to help out--they need interaction and love just as much as food and shelter. Also, money helps!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Don’t miss the opportunity to donate to organizations that directly help
people in the community and in many ways…</span><i style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">The
Salvation Army</i><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;"> helps people with heating oil, clothing, spiritual guidance,
addiction programs, housing, work programs, and thrift shops that sell
affordable clothes and household goods</span><i style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">;
Goodwill Industries</i><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;"> has the same thrift-shop benefits, but also has
programs to train people to work and seek employment; local RI places like </span><i style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Crossroads</i><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;"> and </span><i style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">The Providence Rescue Mission </i><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">give people food and shelter one
night at</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">a time, clothes and personal
care items, and many times,</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">hope.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Give a caregiver a break: make a meal and deliver it, offer them respite, or
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<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Don’t believe someone’s being mean to you or judging, give them the benefit of
a crap day or that their face hasn’t been told all is well yet.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Walk someone else's dog; exercise for you both and free time for the grateful guardian.</span></li>
<li>Make that call to Animal Welfare when you see an animal left outside for days in cold or hot weather, left in a car, or if you witness sores or beatings.</li>
<li>Many shut-ins enjoy animal companionship but cannot care for their own pets; where able, try pet sharing or consider pet visits.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Laugh more than you do complain (this is a gift to all who have to hear
you)—keep track. Have an arsenal of funny stories in your head to reflect
on--as the day may sour unexpectedly or satan’s sister shows up to throw a
wrench in your plans of bliss building</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Smile at horrible (acting) people, it really gets them heated…do it anyway, call
it your Christian ability to tick someone off with innocence—It’s God approved!
Seriously though, sometimes that small, insignificant act can help turn someone
around.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 18pt;">Don’t isolate yourself—for you or anyone else. It leads to depression and rips
you from God and His blessings. Everyone has gifts to offer. Do something for
someone that is easy for you but difficult for them—you both feel that joy. </span></li>
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<br />Homeschooling is the greatest journey my daughter and I took together. After 12 years of learning (for us both), I am able to condense our success and tips to this little blog. These are the notes from a talk I gave in March of this year~</span><br />
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1.</b> Just like starting a family, homeschooling is not an accessory—you don’t
just add it to your “plate”. Home life is now all about family + homeschooling.<br /><b>
2.</b> Do the research, take notes, review those notes, and make lists.<br /><b>
3.</b> Keep track of everything you do! People you talk to (with dates), paperwork,
and your calendar (from year to year). Also, keep notes you make regarding your
children’s performances and all their work—save this bounty of paperwork until
they are in college.<br /><b>
4.</b> When you are homeschooling everything counts; cooking & gardening with
mom, sewing and doing household chores or repairs, going to the market and
budgeting, car maintenance, church obligations or volunteer work, working out
or joining the track team, art lessons, math or geography clubs, museum visits,
and science groups…the list is endless.<br />
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5.</b> Join a homeschool group or co-op. This is a wonderful way to seek out
like-minded adult friends for parents and children of different ages for the
kiddies. They also provide educational field trips, classes, and plain, old fun
outings—squelching the naysayers who believe homeschooling is isolating. Each
group is unique to the parents involved; check out a few before deciding who to
go with, or join a few! The support system works wonders for those times
parents feel they are lacking.<br /><b>
6.</b> Know your state guidelines—what you must teach to comply and how often and
when. Each state is different.<br /><b>
7.</b> Inform the town you live in of your intent to homeschool.<br /><b>
8.</b> Consider joining HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense). It was the peace of mind
I needed to feel safe during a scary patch of homeschooling history. I look at
it like insurance. It is $120 per year and it’s cheap compared to the worry or
troubles some experience without this service. <br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Your Decision is made, what do you do about a curriculum?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take your time and choose wisely—it
can make or break your enjoyment level of teaching…<br /><b>
1.</b> Do you want to use good, old-fashioned books and notebooks with a smattering
of computer work as needed? Or, do you prefer all online teaching, workload,
and tracking? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>2.</b> Do you want a curriculum-selling
educational company to keep transcripts?
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(only) Christian/God based? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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together different sources to create a complete curriculum geared to your
child/children?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Plan your style of teaching and
create the atmosphere that works for you and your family: kitchen table/counter
for math and home economics and the living room floor for reading and yoga,
maybe off to the local park to run around and then enjoy painting (on canvas) the
world around you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How do single parents or working
parents expect to homeschool?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How do you plan vacations?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How do you count the 180 days
necessary—do you really “school” that many days?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How do you afford the costs of
curricula for the children year after year and extra-curricular activities?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How do I fit everything in each day
and still do what I have to for my family?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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something or I get stumped and can’t move forward?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What if I don’t get along with my
child? What if homeschooling makes it worse?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>The answer to most of these
questions (for me) is prayerfulness. A constant dialogue with God certainly helped me to
make the correct decisions and allowed me to move in the right direction.</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You
teach when you are able and allow the child to work independently as often as
possible, especially as they get older. A homeschool child doesn’t need the
busy work they assign in school. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Once he/she gets it—move on! Don’t
go over the same lessons just because they are in the lesson plan.
Homeschoolers tend to move ahead quickly. They are also (usually)
better-rounded students because they are privy to constant learning
opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes, count the days…180 by law.
Easily done when the occasional Sunday is added to the week or a school
vacation day is used to continue homeschool studies. The drab winter holiday
day spent lazing about won’t be missed if it is used instead to be ahead school
days and allow for early dismissal during the month of May or June. That may
take some convincing in January, but the point will be proven when they are
swimming in June instead of finishing up the school year. I also employed
year-round schooling, this allowed for days off whenever we wanted without fear
of being behind in studies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When short on funds, buy used online
or swap with others (homeschool groups help here). Sharing curricula or
gathering lesson plans and resources online are other options. Public school
systems are required to provide curricula to homeschoolers who ask for it. Homeschoolers
are also permitted to attend school activities as desired. Research the rights
and responsibilities of this perk if it interests you. There are guidelines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Just as you plan your child’s lesson
plans, you must plan your days to fit in the housework, cooking, errands,
work/job, and driving around--and do it without being grumpy; not easy for
anyone, day after day. You have to remember that you can’t do everything! You
have to prioritize—make lists—nix what doesn’t work for you or your family.
Cooking can be part of school, as can the responsibility of vacuuming or caring
for pets. How you handle your day will teach your children how to handle
theirs…right into adulthood. <i><b>They learn by example, first.</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When you don’t know a subject well
enough to teach it, and the instructions in the book aren’t teaching you enough
to do it with your student, employ dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends,
homeschool group, tutors, the mailman…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Seek and yea shall find. There are
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short break with a redirection to another task or subject may do the trick;
other times, there may be a reason requiring some digging on your part to pull
the reason out of the child. Often times, a fear of failure or boredom can
cause a child to procrastinate or outright refuse to continue working.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s hard to imagine wanting to
homeschool a child you don’t get along with, but if this is the case, the other
parent or other dedicated adult must be available to tag-team teach if
homeschooling this child is that important to you or to him/her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is unschooling? (Per Pat Farenga)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><i>“This is also known as interest driven, child-led,
natural, organic, eclectic, or self-directed learning. Lately, the term
"unschooling" has come to be associated with the type of
homeschooling that doesn't use a fixed curriculum. When pressed, I define
unschooling as allowing children as much freedom to learn in the world, as
their parents can comfortably bear. The advantage of this method is that it doesn't
require you, the parent, to become someone else, i.e. a professional teacher
pouring knowledge into child-vessels on a planned basis. Instead you live and
learn together, pursuing questions and interests as they arise and using
conventional schooling on an "on demand" basis, if at all. This is
the way we learn before going to school and the way we learn when we leave
school and enter the world of work. So, for instance, a young child's interest
in hot rods can lead him to a study of how the engine works (science), how and
when the car was built (history and business), who built and designed the car
(biography), etc. Certainly these interests can lead to reading texts, taking
courses, or doing projects, but the important difference is that these activities
were chosen and engaged in freely by the learner. They were not dictated to the
learner through curricular mandate to be done at a specific time and place,
though parents with a more hands-on approach to unschooling certainly can
influence and guide their children's choices.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><i>Unschooling, for lack of a better term (until people
start to accept living as part and parcel of learning), is the natural way to
learn. However, this does not mean unschoolers do not take traditional classes
or use curricular materials when the student, or parents and children together,
decide that this is how they want to do it. Learning to read or do quadratic
equations are not "natural" processes, but unschoolers nonetheless
learn them when it makes sense to them to do so, not because they have reached
a certain age or are compelled to do so by arbitrary authority. Therefore it
isn't unusual to find unschoolers who are barely eight-years-old studying
astronomy or who are ten-years-old and just learning to read.”</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Homeschooling</span></i></a><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.richeshomeschool.org/"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://www.richeshomeschool.org/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.rihomeschool.com/"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://www.rihomeschool.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.enrichri.org/"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://www.enrichri.org/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (secular)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">John Holt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">John Taylor Gatto<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary Griffith<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary Pride<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><b>Enjoy the sun, the trees, the grass, the flowers, the fresh air, the birds, and even the squirrels (little garden bandits they are)...all the world has to offer...that is your classroom.</b></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Health
Benefits of Having Loving Relationships:<br />
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brings about emotions of which laughter is but one. Laughter is medicine.<br />
Research shows acts of love neutralize negative emotions that harmfully affect
your immune, endocrine, and cardiovascular functions.<br />
Cancer survivors (studies have shown) healed better and faster from treatment
when a strong family bond existed. Loving family connections and
close-friend(s) bonding created noticeable and healthful results.<br />
Prolonged hugging and hand holding (even from non-romantic pairings) provides
the bonding intimacy necessary for health benefits.<br />
Platonic relationships where extended hugs and copious touching are discouraged
still benefit from back pats, shoulder squeezes, and arm rubs. Stress hormones
will lessen and human connection increases.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Sloan School of Management (researchers) found that men are more likely to say
“I love you” first.</b></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Health
Benefits of Being “in” Love:<br />
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in blood pressure, longer life span, drop in cortisol* levels (when together;
rises during separation), keeps wits sharp, lessens depression (especially in women),
brain health improvement (in couples who socialized together especially with
other couples), stress diminished through power of spouse’s touch, oxytocin**
released during cuddling/hugging/sex (plays role in social bonding & has
tremendous effect on cardiovascular system), improved agility and muscle
control (through frequent sex), less pain (head and muscle aches) due to sex
and increased blood circulation and movement. And for men specifically,
frequent sexual activity throughout their lives has shown a reduction in
prostate cancer later in life.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span class="hwc"><span style="background: white;">The</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="hwc"><span style="background: white;">principal</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="hwc"><span style="background: white;">steroid</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="hwc"><span style="background: white;">hormone</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="hwc"><span style="background: white;">produced</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="hwc"><span style="background: white;">by</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="hwc"><span style="background: white;">the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="hwc"><span style="background: white;">adrenal</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="hwc"><span style="background: white;">cortex.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="hwc"><span style="background: white;">It</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="hwc"><span style="background: white;">regulates</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span></span><a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/carbohydrate"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">carbohydrate</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/metabolism"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">metabolism</span></a><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span class="hwc">and the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/immune+system"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">immune system</span></a><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span class="hwc">and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">maintains</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">blood</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">pressure.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">When</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">natural</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">or</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">synthetic</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">cortisol</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">is</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">used</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">as</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">a pharmaceutical,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">it</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">is</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">known</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc">as</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="hwc"><b>hydrocortisone.<br />
**Oxytocin</b><br />
A neuropeptide that stimulates contraction in the uterus for childbirth and
mammary ducts for milk production. This same hormone (the feel-good hormone)
increases overall happiness and sense of wellbeing. It is increased through
cuddling, holding, and sexual intimacy. It is known as a bonding hormone as it
bonds mother to child and woman to man.</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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have shown…</b></span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />~Frequent huggers had lower blood pressure.<br />~The health benefits of marriage were cancelled out by divorce and death; the
participants had worse health issues than individuals who had never been
married.<br />~Blister Test/Study: couples were given blisters and their healing progression
was monitored. The couples who were happy & loving healed faster than the
couples who were hostile to one another and/or in depressed relationships.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Learn
about the Opposite Sex for Better Relationships:<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">+Learn
the differences in men and women to improve your relationships with them;
spouse, parent, child, friend, or employer!<br />
+Enjoy what he/she brings to your life rather than compete with him/her.
Appreciate the opposite as a complement to your life.<br />
+Communicate what you feel, don’t be afraid to open up and be vulnerable. Shame
on the person who exploits your open honesty! <br />
+Don’t play tit for tat—give freely, expecting nothing in return and animosity
won’t grow. Be prudent, though—don’t be a doormat, either.<br />
+Do support your partner’s interests and participate in them—bonding will
occur. Things that light them up have a way of warming your fires, too.<br />
+Don’t say or ask for something expecting something else to come about—your
spouse cannot read minds, for that matter, neither can the rest of us!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lasts” Dr. Gary Chapman </span><a href="http://www.5lovelanguages.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.5lovelanguages.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“Men are from Mars Women are from Venus” Dr. John Gray </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.marsvenus.com/">www.marsvenus.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Many books have been written on the subject of love and marriage from every perspective imaginable. I chose these two because they deal with men and women as men and women--we are different! Also, because love is good for you...it requires work to make it work and good texts are the tools along with a willing heart and mind. Love Languages learned will help you with every relationship you have, not just romantic coupling.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577281029905318855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133818501208369580.post-72486067076289608762014-04-15T01:28:00.000-04:002014-04-15T01:36:59.705-04:00Dealing with Depression<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hello All,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A talk I did in January of this year "Dealing with Depression" hit home with many; whether you suffer its affects, or a family member or a friend does, everyone feels the pain of depression.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fatigue, insomnia, change in appetite, lack of desire to do what was once enjoyable, sad mood, anxiety, lack of concentration, feelings of guilt and/or hopelessness, frequent crying spells, difficulty in keeping up with peers (socially or otherwise).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Situational depression (loss of job, death, relationship ends, etc.), meds, drug use, PMS, cancer, MS, Parkinson’s Disease, RA, any limiting or degenerative disease, vitamin B-12 or B-6 deficiency, and heredity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The longer a person stuffs his emotions and doesn’t deal with the root cause of the depression, the harder and longer the later recovery will be, and at a very high cost—lost years. Every decision you make is based on your current way of thinking and mindset. Your life will take shape and direction from this starting point. You may not like where you are in two, five, or even ten years if you make decisions built on your current emotional state. These are all things to consider.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Depression is caused by many known factors, many at the same time. A counselor will help you to determine whether negative incidents led to the present situation, or a chemical imbalance is the culprit. Many times both are to blame. Allergies to chemicals, medications (some medications create nutrient deficiencies), or even foods can cause a depressed state. A safe area to start change is your diet. Eating a healthy, well-balanced, and well-varied diet is never a waste of time or effort. You may even feel improvement immediately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Food affects mood. You’ve heard that you are what you eat; hence, junk food equals junk body. The temptation of sugary treats, sodas, and juices (with more forms of sugar than fruits) is a nationwide epidemic. Who could blame children and teens (not to mention many adults) for desiring such sweetness?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Simple carbohydrates (such as pasta, snack chips, cakes, candy, and even breads) break down quickly in the digestive system and rush into the bloodstream, where the brain is affected first. Remember that false energy boost? After your energy and emotions have been on a roller coaster ride, the offending “sugar” now imbalances mineral levels (especially calcium-which also could contribute to insomnia), dissolves B vitamins (which are especially necessary for nerve health), depresses the immune system, exhausts the pancreas, and contributes to weight gain. It also plays a negative role in diabetes, hypoglycemia, heart disease, cholesterol levels, nearsightedness, and indigestion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Nutrient deficiencies throw the body out of balance. The body’s chief role is to survive and seek balance. Each day humans are met with an onslaught of toxins, radiation, processed and refined foods (virtually devoid of nutrition), chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, viruses, bacteria, and so on. Some are greeted in the air we breathe, water we drink, and from out-gases in our buildings (homes included), but many are eaten by way of the standard American diet (S.A.D.); such disruptions to health imbalance us. Simple changes (over time) in our way of eating can relieve, and even reverse many health concerns. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A short list of foods high in fiber, EFAs </span></b><b style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(essential fatty acids)</b><b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">, vitamins & minerals, and enzymes (notably for brain health):</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">wheat germ and fresh fruit makes a satisfying breakfast. Snacks of seeds and nuts (<u>not</u> salted & roasted— raw only), or fresh fruit are a better alternative than dangerous packaged snacks.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Half the brain’s weight is essential fatty acid. A low-fat diet, or an over-processed one, is lacking EFAs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Highly refined and processed foods (white flour, pastas, etc.) form a type of sludge in the colon. When fiber (whole foods, vegetables, grains, beans) is absent from the diet, or insufficient, the wastes are not moved through the colon, and the elimination passage narrows. Animal products also “gunk” up the colon. Foods that are left behind putrefy (causing a noxious odor when passed as gas), and then petrify (forming desiccated pebbles). Nutrients are unable to be assimilated because of these obstructions. Increased nutrients will not help, as they will not be properly absorbed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Exercise, sunlight, fresh air, proper diet, adequate hydration, laughter, love, interdependent relationships, spiritual peace and practice, friendships that encourage and support, enjoyable work and interests, doing for others (service), smiling, joint projects or tasks with others, uplifting music, involvement in movements or ministries that matter to you or to someone you care about, playing/petting animals, visiting nursing homes, singing, writing/journaling, art (painting, drawing,</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">carving), playing/learning an instrument, crossword puzzles, game night with people who are a hoot, and anything else that makes you awesome!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">quickly than St John's wort. Use only the butanedisulfonate form in enteric-coated tablets, or in capsules. Try 400-1,600 mg a day on an empty stomach.<b><br /><strong>Fish oil:</strong></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Recent preliminary studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may be helpful in maintaining a healthy mind. I think that reasonable doses of fish-oil supplements (1,000 - 2,000 mg per day) might be useful in addressing mild depression. Fish oil is an excellent source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an essential fatty acid found in nerve and brain tissue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I cannot stress the need for lifestyle change
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being isolated will not improve your condition. Depression doesn’t just
disappear, or go away. You may find as you work through your depression that
you discover many wonderful things about yourself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Inhale through the nose to the count of 4—HOLD breath to the count of 7—exhale
slowly, through the mouth to the count of 8. <br />
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jets. Whether it’s a distraction or increased blood flow to the brain, take it
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gum, or pastilles) from Bach Flower Remedies<br />
</i><br />~Chamomile: calms—compounds bind to some brain receptors as drugs like
valium do. Tea or capsules.<br /><br /> ~Hops & valerian: sedatives---taken to promote sleep—DO NOT take with
prescription sedatives or tranquilizers. Tea or capsules.<br /><br /> ~Green Tea—contains amino acid L-theanine—reduces anxiety. Tea or capsules.<br /><br /> ~Lemon Balm: calms, helps with sleep. Tea or capsule.<br /><br /> ~Passionflower: sedative for nervous restlessness. Also used for insomnia. DO
NOT use longer than one month. Capsule or herbal blend capsule.<br /><br /> ~Kava Kava: calms & promotes rest/sleep. Tea or herbal blend capsule.</span></span></div>
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anxiety. Varied diet of greens will supply loads of B-vits., which are necessary
for nerve health and combating stress.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Laughter is the best medicine...I'm sure you've heard that said. The truth is that laughter releases endorphins and endorphins are hormones that make you feel good! Laughter is infectious...you laugh and someone is bound to at least smile when they see you crack up in a fit of hilarity. </span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Why not find things that make you laugh: a movie (comedy), a comedian on CD you know to be your brand of amusing, a funny friend to have coffee with, playing with children, or playing with animals. All can bring you laughter and happiness--even for that moment. String a bunch of moments for a happy accident--a great day!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It is difficult to squeeze in everything we need...should...and want to do--every day or every week. One way to have better control in this area, thereby reducing the stress we put on ourselves, is to re-check our priorities often.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Sadly, many of us hold onto our old job titles and pile on new ones as they pop up. We stay so busy that we neglect things that bring us another, necessary, true joy. Things that are separate of work, home life, spouses, children, and friends: things that are part of our core being such as art, music, dance, gardening, philanthropy, etc. Passion for the gifts we were God-given that make us feel alive differently than the day-to-day us. Sometimes, stress stems from this lacking and can be abated by its expression. You can even share this part of yourself with your spouse and family and friends, still reaping the rewards, as well as adding happiness to their lives. Seeing those we love thrive and flourish brings peace and joy to our lives.</span></span></div>
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Back in the fall--2013, I gave a talk/presentation on the most requested subject...Dairy! I am including the handout/notes here for your perusal and enjoyment.<br />
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I would call milk perhaps the most unhealthful vehicle for calcium that one
could possibly imagine, which is the only thing people really drink it for, but
whenever you challenge existing dogma…people are resistant.”<o:p></o:p></b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Allergies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Anemia<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Arthritis <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Colic <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Congestion/Mucus<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Diabetes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Eczema</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Heart disease<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">High cholesterol levels<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hormonal imbalances<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Intestinal bleeding <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Multiple Sclerosis<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Commercial Milk Contains:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Various minerals &
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">High levels of growth
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<b>Worried about calcium?
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<o:p> ...</o:p>Just remember <span style="font-family: Cricket;">beans & greens.</span></div>
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Green vegetables and beans have large amounts of absorbable calcium; both contain fiber, which is necessary to control
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Everything about this picture says American Lunch...right down to the white bread (that's a whole other subject).<b><i> Milk does not do a body good.</i></b></div>
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Did you know that milk avoidance can help clear up eczema, arthritis, colic, asthma, iron deficiency in infants, musculo-skeletal pain (growing pains), and lower cholesterol?</div>
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Here is who a cow's milk is meant for--we're actually taking it from him--cow's need to have babies to produce milk, just like the rest of us mammals. This little guy won't get to stay with mom, he'll be sent to the veal farm more than likely. Males are not needed on dairy farms.</div>
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21.2 lbs. milk = 1 lb. butter</div>
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2.1 lb. milk = 1 lb. evaporated milk</div>
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10 lbs. milk = 1 lb. hard cheese</div>
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12 lbs. milk = 1 lb. ice cream</div>
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<b>Better "milk" choices</b></div>
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Hemp milk</div>
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Almond milk</div>
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Soy milk</div>
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Rice Milk</div>
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Quinoa milk</div>
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<b>Premium Sources of Calcium</b></div>
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Kale</div>
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Collard greens</div>
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Turnips</div>
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Broccoli</div>
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*Calcium is an abundant mineral in greens, all beans, grains, nuts, seeds, veggies, and sea veggies, lentils, and legumes of all kinds.</div>
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<i>Experiment...play...try different cuisines! Life is an adventure!</i></div>
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This is a big topic and we've only scratched the surface: Further health studies and dietary facts, the environmental impact from dairy farming (and factory farming for meat consumption), cost and natural resources consumed to support the industry, and last, but not least, the terrible treatment, storage, and killing of sentient beings we call food. Dairy cows get "used up" and become low-grade meat products, female calves replace other dairy cows, male calves become veal. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 115%;"> <b> Hello from RI during our last 12 days of summer!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">This is my first post in 2013. My dad was ill and passed away soon after my last post in 2012; I was too uninspired and sad to write.</span><span style="line-height: 21px;">This past July I did a talk on Hormones and the Stages of a Woman's Life. I thought I'd start blogging again with highlights from that talk. </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">Thanks for reading and for the questions that keep coming in...I will start posting answers again (and to those who have enjoyed the e-mails instead, they'll continue, as well).</span><b style="line-height: 21px;"> </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 115%;">Hormones
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Hormones help regulate everything from energy flow to inflammation to women’s
monthly cycles. When hormones are out of balance the effects are felt differently by each woman--bio-individuality is the reason. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">·<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Teens have begun cycles earlier (some at 8 or 9 yrs. old);
pre-menstrual syndrome is common in today’s world.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Child-bearing years can include PMS,
infertility, fibroids, endometriosis, headaches, depression, & low libido.</span></span><br />
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irritability for no reason, frequent water retention, spotting between cycles
or absence of menstruation, and painful or difficult menses.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Major causes of imbalances are stress,
adrenal exhaustion (produce most hormones), severe dieting or exercise,
deficiencies in nutrients (especially protein, calcium, B-complex, EFAs: essential fatty acids), environmental
pollutants and hormones, birth control, and HRT (hormone replacement therapy). </span></span></div>
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child-bearing years: many varied fresh fruits and veggies in the diet,
whole-food supplements (especially rich in folic acid and chlorophyll), and essential
fatty acids (EFAs).</span></span></div>
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Flashes & Menopause:</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <br />Hot flashes are caused by the
hypothalamus (regulates sleep cycles, appetite & body temp, and produces
hormones in the pituitary gland) over-reacting & producing hormones,
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(unlike/worse than normal periods), spotty bleeding, leg cramps, migraines, fibroids,
low libido, hot flashes, mood swings, crying for no reason, vaginal dryness, hair
loss or thinning, and night sweats. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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system-wide health builders that will increase stamina and have a long list of other
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acupuncture and/or acupressure. Also, massage therapy (including foot, hand,
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berry, nut, seed, flower, root, bark, stem, leaf, and fungus (did I miss any?)
to help nourish and cure us of our ills whilst providing nutritive sustenance. He also
gave us trigger points for effective body work—all to help us cope in this
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Should I let my daughter stay overnight at her friend's house? I'm not asking for permission, but I am not sure I should say no. She is new to the school and just made friends, a sleepover is planned and I don't know the family or any of the other kids. I am afraid my daughter will be left out of other things if I say no. She has had sleepovers with friends at our old house, but I knew all the moms.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tricky indeed. You give no indication of her age, but most girls start sleepovers around age 10 and by age 15 are less likely to have issues in getting permission; I'll assume she is within those ages. Also, you stated she's had sleepovers at your home, but was it reciprocal with the known parents? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If your caution has served you well, perhaps it isn't that you are as concerned with knowing who the parents are, but rather, knowing them well enough to allow your child to be in their care. Allowing sleepovers in your own home has given your daughter the feeling of being part of the group without your fears for her safety becoming an issue. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I suggest getting to know the parents much better and finding out how they plan to entertain the girls for the evening. Ask the important questions: Will a parent be awake most of the night? The girls will be awake until the sun is up..<i>.or is that only in my experiences... </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Are there brothers in the home? If so, where will they be (sleeping)? Will they be allowed to go outside at all during the sleepover? Will anyone else be allowed into the home besides the invited girls? Who are the other girls (and their parents)? Will the parents have any visitors that night? Who else lives in the home (an aunt, uncle, grandparent, exchange student)? Is it a smoking house? Do the parents drink alcohol (will they drink while the girls are there)? What is the condition of the home (safe, clean)?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The key phrase here is <b>"Get to know the parents much better!"</b> before agreeing to any sleepovers. It doesn't matter if it is going on next door and you can see into their living room and if every girl in your daughter's class will be there. That doesn't matter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What matters is that her life and well being are paramount to you. You have to feel certain about the situation you put her in...millions of mothers have been in your place of question; most had nothing to worry about, what of the ones that did? This is the stuff that keeps you up at night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My mum always told me, <b>"When in doubt say NO!"</b> I sometimes round the bend in my thinking process tormenting myself with endless possibilities, outcomes that sound like the Forensic Files, and panic attacks. Then that wee voice in my head (no, not a crazy one) reminds me to mind my mother's wisdom. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This made for unhappy moments in the Kazas home; my daughter could be angry with me, that didn't matter. What mattered was that <i>she was with me,</i> whilst being angry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In another post I'll explain ways I was able to keep sane during my daughter's teen years while still able to provide the freedom she so desired.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">P.M. don't worry about hurting anyone's feelings over your parenting decisions; another caring parent understands such things and children get over disappointments when spoken to with care and respect. I also found it helpful to use diversion tactics--make a fun evening that competes with or overshadows what she'll be missing. It is more "work" for you this way, but you will forge a trusting and loving relationship greater than you can imagine from where you now stand.</span><br />
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list of “Must-Have On-Hand Items”. Most items in the list should be kept handy
all year long; there is always the possibility of a power outage. It is
wise to consider the following suggestions in conjunction with the government’s
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(of various sizes for all products needed: flashlights, radios, lamps,
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and lanterns</span></li>
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flashlight (type that stays plugged into a wall outlet, when power is lost
the flashlight is activated--using charged battery power; it is now a source of immediate light, on the
wall, to guide you.) </span></li>
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tape to tape windows. </span></li>
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tape, tarps, and plastic to seal areas. </span></li>
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and scrap wood (useful for covering and protecting windows. Long screws
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grill or charcoal grill (filled propane tank; charcoal and lighter fluid)</span></li>
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can opener</span></li>
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Items: (Un-refrigerated products for each person, for at least four days)</span></li>
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goods (Especially those that can be eaten without warming or cooking)</span></li>
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goods: crackers, wafers, biscuits, cereals, trail mix, nuts, seeds, and
granola-type bars.</span></li>
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fun foods (For the kids—to keep them thinking all is well: raisins, fruit
leathers, popped popcorn, etc.)</span></li>
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gallon of water per person, per day, for 4 days (Used for drinking and
personal hygiene.) Don’t forget hydration for pets.</span></li>
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babies: diapers, wipes, formula, and baby food.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Feminine products</span></li>
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food</span></li>
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plates, plastic dinnerware, and plastic drinking cups. Don't forget paper goods!</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">First aid kit: large enough for entire family--should include gauze, tape, scissors, alcohol pads, bandages, antibacterial cream/ointment, pain relievers, anti-diarrhea med., antacids, hot/cold pack, thermometer, plastic gloves, tweezers, hemostats, face masks, first aid directions, and anything else you have room for (examples: blood pressure kit, bottles peroxide & alcohol, suture kits, butterfly bandages, tourniquet, finger splints.)<br />Whether bought as a kit or put together yourself, be sure to have the necessary items in one spot...preferably a bag or box that can be brought to the person in need and packed in an evacuation bag as needed.</span></li>
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the event there are power outages but no evacuations. There are many sizes and prices. A small one might
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automobile gas tanks (and snow blowers).</span></li>
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prescriptions filled and up-to-date (For Bipeds and quadrupeds!).</span></li>
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cell phones charged. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">A land-line phone that doesn’t require electricity will most likely work during a power outage, unless phone lines are down, too. Unfortunately, we have mostly given in to digital telephone services these days.</span></li>
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an emergency plan with your family (know what to do, what to grab, who to
call, where to go, and where to meet should you get separated—always have
a “Plan B”.).</span></li>
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items from the property that could become projectiles (including garbage
cans). Store them in the garage, shed, or basement. Be sure loose shingles,
gutters, wires, etc. are fastened to avoid further damage. NOTE: Do not
repair power and utility lines yourself; always call on the appropriate
companies to do so. </span></li>
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heat becomes an issue, conserve warmth by having everyone camp-out in the
living room! An air mattress or two will make this a comfy way to
tough-it-out. Sealing doorways or even setting up a tent will further your
efforts.</span></li>
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board games, playing cards, and art supplies accessible. Think about passing
the time playing music…MP3 player with speakers or use the nifty new solar/crank radio or maybe playing
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models with a wide price range. Some have AM/FM and shortwave frequencies, a
weather band, and MP3 connection. Many offer hand
crank, solar, and AC/DC as power sources. Others even have built in lanterns.
Such a piece of electronics would not only be indispensable but also the sunny
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multiplied and amplified by each member of your household. The answer could be
pre-packed emergency kits. The minimum they should contain follows.</span></div>
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packs for evacuation: Personal care items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap,
shampoo, deodorant, washcloth, make-up, lotion, dental and orthodontic appliances, feminine products, etc.); change of clothes
and shoes (don’t forget socks); medications and pain relievers; and
important papers (birth certificates, social security cards, copies of
account numbers, insurance policies or contact numbers, IDs, credit cards,
medical cards, bank cards, important phone numbers, and anything else you
would not want to leave behind to be destroyed or to be found by someone
who isn’t a member of your family), first aid kit, glasses, a book or two to read, notebook and pens, deck of cards, travel games, hand sanitizer, baby wipes (extra--for all family members) for freshening, chewing gum, mints, snacks (granola bars, etc), ear plugs, flip flops (to wear in shower), hair ties & elastics, gloves & hats (weather appropriate), athletic shoes (there may be walking), travel sewing kit (safety pins, too), walkers or other devices for the physically challenged.</span></li>
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will need 4-5 extra outfits, pacifiers, blankets, and at least one calming
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collars with tags (To identify the animal and for proof of vaccination.
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and dry in your packs. Storing papers in plastic bags is a good idea—vacuum
sealing is best. What a great use for that machine! To ensure safe, dry transport
of your important papers, matches, even socks, vacuum seal your way to peace of
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foot or by car. Your vehicle should also have an emergency kit and a first aid
kit. They can be bought pre-packaged or you can make your own using a duffel
bag or plastic (snapping) shoe box or a back pack to contain the items.
Blankets (maybe even a pillow or two) stored in the trunk will be welcome if
you are stuck somewhere, are at the drive-in, or the kids fall asleep on the
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Devastation to your home and life are compounded when having to start over
without the necessary “papers”. To track down everything needed is more than an
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information with you after fleeing your home, it is wise to have files backed
up on thumb drives. You will have them with you to help you put your life back
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577281029905318855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133818501208369580.post-91648062862318225692012-09-04T01:55:00.003-04:002012-09-04T02:20:24.256-04:00Q & A (Health--Cholesterol and Statins)<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This week's question is from J. D. in W. Warwick, RI.</span></b><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How can I lower my cholesterol naturally so I can stop taking statins?</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cholesterol is a fat (lipid) and a sterol (hormones known as steroids are made from this). Its essential functions in our bodies are to make hormones and vitamin D, forming outer cell walls, and bile acids (for digestion).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We manufacture cholesterol even without eating it in our diets; the body can over-manufacture cholesterol when certain factors are present--heredity, over-consumption of high cholesterol or high-fat foods, or the inadequate use of cholesterol when producing bile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I won't get into what your numbers should be and all the available medications, you've either heard it before, or you should be asking your doctor to explain the cholesterol fun facts. What I will share with you today are some things you <i>might</i> <i>not</i> hear in your doctor's office, but I add, always speak with your physician before embarking on dietary changes that are significant (especially when adding supplements). "Natural" does not automatically mean safe. Herbs can interact with other herbs and medications. Herbs are the natural or original forms of most medications, <i>usually</i> safer but not <i>always</i> safer. You can also ask your pharmacist about mixing your medications with herbs and supplements.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Each of us is a bio-individual--what works for one is not certain for another; add to that our dietary and medical differences and you have a biological lottery of possible horrific outcomes--the least of which is death...considering life from a vegetative state being the worst possible scenario. I cannot stress enough the importance of taking seriously the use of supplements. Anything in too large amounts is not healthy especially if contraindicated with another medication or herb or vitamin. Substances interact with each other--to help or to harm; by nature they are to do something...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now that I have terrified you into submission, you are ready for the useful lists of foods to eat, foods to minimize or avoid, supplements to aid digestion and reduce cholesterol, and lifestyle support (note I did not say changes).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do not expect your cholesterol to plummet and your statin days to be a memory cast aside like a treacherous ex-spouse because you ate some beans and drank green tea. This lifestyle may take getting accustomed to, and you may be able to reduce (or remove) your dependency on pharmaceuticals, but there are no absolutes. Remember, bio-individuality and all the factors of your life. Pay close attention to how you feel and report changes to your doctor immediately.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't want to sound like a downer, I want you to be successful in gaining control of your body and its systems. I also don't want to sound cavalier about natural medicine or its affects to your health.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whole grains <i>(oats, barley, oat bran)</i>, fresh fruits <i>(high fiber types: pears, apples, raspberries)</i>, vegetables <i>(artichokes, broccoli, peas), </i>beans, lentils, split peas, garlic, onions, mushrooms, yogurt, nuts and seeds<i> (about a handful--raw not roasted: walnuts, pistachios, almonds), </i>green tea, avocados, and extra-virgin olive oil <i>(unheated). </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Meat eaters should avoid visible fat and skin. Chicken and fish are the best choices. In fact, fish oil from mackerel, salmon, herring, halibut, and sardines are loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids--good for lowering blood pressure and keeping your heart healthy when eaten in moderation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Flax seeds also contain omega-3 fatty acids in lesser amounts. Flax seeds should not be heated or toasted. Their vital fatty acids are rendered not only useless, but rancid once cooked due to their delicate balance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Refined foods <i>(white sugar and flour)</i>, processed foods <i>(boxed breakfast cereals, white pasta)</i>, fat-laden dairy <i>(milk, cheese, ice cream)</i>, animal fats, fried foods, red meats, salty foods <i>(chips, salted nuts, snack foods, canned soup)</i>, sodas and soft drinks, and bottled juices <i>(better to eat the fruit rather than to drink a pasteurized, processed juice).</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Green tea or green tea supplement</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Milk thistle tea or milk thistle seed extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dandelion root tea</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cinnamon caps or cinnamon added to oatmeal or tea--1 tsp. per day (also helps manage blood glucose levels)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Maitake mushroom extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Essential fatty acid complex (EFA oil caps--especially omega-3 rich)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Panax ginseng (protects the liver), taken in extract or capsule or tea</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Digestive enzymes (capsules before or during a meal--chewables are also available, but may contain sugars)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Probiotic capsules</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cholesterol blended product, specific to lowering or improving cholesterol and used in conjunction with the above intermittently. Read dosage on labels. Example: Cholesta-Lo</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Reduce body weight--it's always in the answer if you are overweight at all. Every 10 lbs. overweight produces extra cholesterol every day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Regular exercise--daily exercise (even 10 minutes) will lower LDLs and raise HDLs (as well as boost circulation).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Each day pray, meditate, sing, or whatever you do to calm down and relax to a peaceful state or to routinely reduce stress. Stress does more harm in the body than you can imagine. As an example, when you are stressed or experience fear...even for a moment, the body excretes B-vitamins in the urine. B-vitamins are necessary for nerve health (and keeping cholesterol in check). Do you see the cycle? All systems of the body affect each other.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Drink 8 to 9 8-oz. glasses of water per day; more if you exercise or sweat from hot weather. Water is necessary to all organs and systems to do their jobs, to maintain body temperature, and to hydrate skin and lubricate joints.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have been finishing up educational certifications and took a few weeks away from the blog, but I am back with a bunch of topics in queue.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are always more natural health questions than others...this may narrow the focus of the blog over time. I'll keep you posted (seriously, that was an unintended pun).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks for reading; it's exciting to see the increasing page views!</span><br />
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From,<br /> </i><i>
Paul M., Riverside, RI</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This question comes up often for vegetarians and vegans. I’ll
answer it the same way, as it really is a matter of packaging…read on to learn
what I mean. </span></div>
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adequate protein for maintaining health and vitality. No matter the proof, no
matter the forum, there will continue to be debate because many people like the
taste of animal protein, and still more just don’t want to be told “No!”
Ultimately, we all decide whether to eat meat based on lifestyle and concerns
(be they health, illness, compassion, or environment). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Know <i>why</i> you make the choice…it is a choice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The perspective of science tells us that animal protein is
loaded with the amino acids we need to form proteins in our bodies, which are
necessary for all body processes to keep us alive, nourished, healing, and
vital. All true. Animal protein is also rife with saturated fats and zero
fiber. It contains a small amount of other nutrients such as iron, but no useable
enzymes, unless you eat it raw. Basically, a delivery of high amounts of amino
acids and saturated fats with no enzymes to break it down or fiber to carry it
away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Science also tells us that vegetables (some more than
others—beans, lentils, etc.) have protein, but without the saturated fat. All
veggies have vitamins and minerals (some more plentiful and varied than
others—kale, broccoli, etc.), are loaded with enzymes, and have enough fiber to
carry away its waste and some hitchhikers, too! Vegetables (and fruits) also
have something animal protein does not, water. Water eaten from the plant
kingdom not only hydrates, it carries with it absorbable nutrients which enter
the bloodstream quickly, it cleanses and detoxifies the tissues and organs, and
it is bursting with enzymes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">IP (intractable pain)* patients, like anyone else, need
maximum nutrition for their caloric buck. IP patients (as other types of
patients) must take medications, specifically pain medications (analgesics), to
control their severe discomfort (enough) to function each day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cases where opioids are being used for IP the protein
question is germane. If protein is necessary for the effective use of the drug
in pain management, should animal protein be considered superior to vegetable
protein? This is what some believe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Animal protein has a
greater amount of amino acids per bite, but the quality of the packaging should
matter. Animal protein promotes inflammation in the body—especially in large
amounts or as the largest protein source. Inflammatory response to foods leads
to degenerative diseases. Opioids can cause inflammation, as well. Inflammation
is the body’s natural, protective response to injury; it protects the affected
site. In fact, the inflammation is what causes the pain, which alerts you to
the problem. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Vegetables will provide the amino acids needed, but a
greater amount of vegetation, as well as a varied amount, will need to be
consumed to provide the same amino acids necessary (or equal to, in grams) as animal
sources. Be not discouraged…those not wishing to eat flesh! Supplements are
available to support the non-meat eater with his/her amino acid needs. An amino
acid complex should do the deed in conjunction with a balanced diet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Armed with the information, the choice is yours to decide.
It is also important to note that the amount of protein needed in the diet is
not as much as one would think. High animal-protein diets are hard on the
organs and can be harmful to your health. The average** adult needs about
(women—46 grams) and (men—56 grams) per day. Your doctor may tell you an
increase of protein is needed in the diet (for IP); amino acids are necessary
for every function in the body and pain control is not least among them. Speak
with your doctor about healthy ways to increase protein and reduce your pain,
too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*<b>IP (intractable
pain)</b> is defined as pain that after medical intervention cannot be abated,
cannot be cured; no treatment exists or can be found. IP is not pain from a
terminal disease or the progression of a disease; though, IP may result in
death. IP is not defined as chronic pain; it is disabling, constant, severe,
and causes other havoc on other body systems (heart rate, blood pressure,
hormones, and neurologic pain). Uncontrolled, it can cause dementia, muscle
wasting, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis, as examples. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b> Chronic Pain</b> is defined as intermittent
or persistent but does not disable a person for more than a few days at a time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>**Pregnant and nursing mothers</b> require increased protein (as well as other
nutrients), as do athletes. </span></div>
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consult your physician when increasing or restricting dietary intake.</span></b></div>
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<i style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">BDunhamJ July 20, 2012</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How do I remove eggs from a diet so that I am eating as few of them as possible? Also, can you recommend a good tasting gluten free bread?</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Reducing and/or replacing eggs in the diet is fairly easy.
Unless you can’t imagine life without an omelette or sunny-side eggs, you can
substitute them in just about everything…with great success.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How you change your diet depends on how you buy and cook
your food. Do you eat out a lot, does someone else do your cooking, or do you
like to cook? Those answers will provide the correct path. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you are not the one shopping and cooking you will need
that person to understand what you want to achieve, and help he/she to provide
the appropriate foods (teaching what to buy and how to prepare it). If you are
responsible solely for your food preparation you will be astounded how easy the
change can be. Either way, you need to start with what to buy and how to use
it. Only you know what you enjoy eating, but when you change your diet a
little, you’ll find you are more open to new types of foods and seasonings and
flavors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The primary uses for eggs in the diet are as breakfast
staples (fried, poached, scrambled, French toast, etc.), and for egg salad,
hard boiled eggs in salads, quiches, custards, casseroles, baked goods, mayonnaise,
and even pickled eggs. Let’s see how to substitute these standards…Recipes
in tab above: <i><a href="http://justasksunday.blogspot.com/p/egg-free-recipes.html" target="_blank">Egg-Free Recipes</a> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As for your question about good-tasting, gluten-free bread,
I suggest trying the different brands in the freezer section at Whole Foods or
Stop & Shop (natural foods area). Keep the loaves frozen and remove the
slices as you use them. Gluten-free bread tends to dry out quickly and become
more crumbly. Thawing as needed gives you the best chance of tasty bread. I do
not suggest raw, sprouted breads for sandwiches—too dense.</span></div>
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for your fillings. You can have just about any kind of sandwich in a lettuce
wrap…trying different types of wide-leaf lettuces will give you more options. </span></div>
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replace eggs with…<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><a href="http://justasksunday.blogspot.com/p/egg-free-recipes.html" target="_blank">Breakfast Staples:</a> </b><br />
Scrambled tofu with onions and peppers <br />
Pan-fried baked tofu with soy sausage <br />
French toast stuffed with fresh fruit (or preserves) and soy cream cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><a href="http://justasksunday.blogspot.com/p/egg-free-recipes.html" target="_blank">Salads:</a><br />
</b>Faux egg salad<br />
Tips on how to add <i>eggyness</i> to green
salads & potato/pasta salads<br />
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<b><a href="http://justasksunday.blogspot.com/p/egg-free-recipes.html" target="_blank">Quiches, Custards, Casseroles:</a></b><br />
Spinach, Onion, Tomato Quiche<br />
Coconut Custard or buy prepared custard and pudding mixes which can made with
soy or nut milks<br />
Broccoli & Rice Casserole</span></div>
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The function of the egg in the recipe dictates the substitute.<br />
Eggs are used as binders in brownies and cookies; muffins and cakes get their
leavening (partially) from eggs.</span></div>
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the egg or a substitute (3 tablespoons of water or other fluid will compensate
for the lost liquid).</span></div>
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</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Grind 1 tablespoon flax seeds into a powder;
blend with ¼ cup water (allow to gel 5 mins.) = Replaces 1 egg</span></li>
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</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">One small, sweet or white potato, mashed =
Replaces 1 egg (also adds moisture)</span></li>
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</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">½ cup mashed banana or applesauce= Replaces 1
egg (also adds moisture)</span></li>
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</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">¼ cup silken tofu (processed in a blender)=
Replaces 1 egg (also adds moisture)</span></li>
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</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">1 cup yogurt (dairy or soy)=Replaces 1-2 eggs
(also adds moisture)</span></li>
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</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ener-G Egg Replacer— use as directed (available
in most health food stores and Whole Foods markets)</span></li>
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</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">One teaspoon baking powder (additionally to
recipe)</span></li>
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</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">1 tsp. baking powder, 1 T. water, 1 T. white
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Mayonnaise is pretty easy to make at home, but it’s easily available in health
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Hi
Sunday, <br />
I was wondering if maybe you could repeat what you said in your lecture about
cooking with olive oil. I remember you said olive oil was bad for you if cooked
at a high temperature, but I can't remember why, and what one should
substitute. (I cook a lot with olive oil so I've been wondering about this ever
since your lecture).<br />
P.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Hi P.,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Cooking <i>(specifically
heating)</i> with any oil makes it unhealthy; oil is 100% fat. It may be a healthier fat <i>(in the case of olive oil—especially extra
virgin)</i> but it is delicate and subject to rancidity because it <i>has</i> such a high fat content; meaning, oil can “go bad” without you knowing it. There
are times when it will smell unappealing, but many times it may smell and taste
fine and have gone rancid. <br /><b>NOTE:</b> If any oil smells stale or “not right” toss it
out!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">When you cook with oil, the heat turns the product rancid
immediately. In most cases, you won't get sick but the free-radicals that are
let loose because of the rancid oil are like Pac-Men in your bloodstream...attacking
healthy cells—which can lead to degenerative diseases such as arthritis.
Re-heated oils <i>(as used in deep frying)</i>
are <i>that</i> much more unhealthy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Some oils <i>(coconut)</i>
withstand heat better than others but are still best in their liquid but not cooked
<i>(or heated)</i> states. Oils <i>(most)</i> that
are left at room temperature or placed in a vessel of warm water to get to a
liquid state are fine if used quickly. Once opened, oils should be consumed within
months. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the most healthful oils is flax. It can never be heated; even a gentle warming
can destroy the health benefits and it should be stored in the refrigerator. Also,
it is best to eat the original food product rather than <i>just</i> the oil when possible.
As with any refined product, you would only be getting part of the
nutrients available in the whole food form. As an occasional food enhancer it
is fine to use oils, remembering they are to be used with respect. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil is flavorful in salads.
It is best bought and stored in a tin or opaque container or amber glass and
kept in a dark place—well sealed, as protection from the damage of light which
would cause rancidity. But, even cold-pressed oil has a certain amount of heat
produced from friction; manufacturers state the oil stays within certain
acceptable temperatures during refining.
I doubt the end product is tested for purity, rancidity, or vitamin
content. Moderation is key.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The secret is to put only a couple tablespoons of liquid in the pan to
mimic a sauté situation. You cannot
leave the food unattended because, unlike oil, water will evaporate quickly. Add
liquid <i>(as necessary)</i> in minuscule
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Use fruit instead <i>(pureed)</i> or
vegan margarine <i>(no trans fats and
usually made with better, healthier ingredients)</i>. Creamed corn in corn
bread…grated zucchini or carrots in cakes and brownies…you get the idea. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>NOTE:</b> Vegan margarine is not a health food; it is a better
substitute than unhealthy counterparts for those moments of pastry weakness,
but your body does not require its ingredients for health and well being.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577281029905318855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133818501208369580.post-21654384875087072902012-07-08T00:23:00.000-04:002012-08-15T00:55:52.112-04:00The Moisture Monster (Home Maintenance/Construction)<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Moist skin, moist cakes, and even moist plants are good;
moist houses and moist floors—not good. Moisture and just the right
temperatures (50% relative humidity and minimum 65 degrees Fahrenheit) are the
welcome wagon for mold and mildew. Besides allergies and respiratory ailments,
molds and mildews can destroy your home and possessions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Poor air quality and visible physical damage to walls,
ceilings, and floors can be expensive to repair. Some homes have been condemned
when mold and mildew levels are too high—or unacceptable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Prior to extensive damage, moisture may warn you. Warped
wooden floors, lifting vinyl floors, condensation on walls, or slight musty
odor, or black dust-like areas on walls and windows are signs of a moisture
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older homes; older homes that are highly insulated and vinyl sided are often
“too tight”. Weather-tight homes are great for heating bills but don’t
allow a house to breathe. Many homes boast air purifiers and kitchen and bath
ventilation; though there are also systems to bring outside air into the home (necessary for air balance--more on that in another post),
it is often a neglected area or system.</span></div>
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moisture to pass through; consequently, ruining the floor installed atop it.
Buckling, warping, and staining of floors are indicators of excessive moisture.
Concrete floors or slabs should be moisture tested before installing <i>any</i> type
of flooring to avoid such problems. This is especially true of all new
construction (residential or commercial). Dirt floors in basements can also
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577281029905318855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133818501208369580.post-89461334579103344032012-07-01T02:43:00.000-04:002012-08-15T00:52:47.642-04:00Garlic for the Rest of Your Days (Health)<br />
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brings flavor to foods whether used raw, roasted, baked, broiled, boiled, or
sautéed. Slice it, chop it, mince it, smash it, and puree it…no matter how you
prepare garlic, you will be visited by its many tasty and curative powers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There are millions of bacteria that fear no manmade
antibiotic, yet die in the presence of princely garlic. Viruses are not killed
by antibiotics, but garlic wipes out the offending troops with little effort. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Imagine the ease of staving off life’s chills and
spills just by eating a healthy diet replete with garlic as its steady
companion. I challenge you to find new ways to use garlic in your daily meals.
Can you increase your usage to two of your three meals per day? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Though I could handle garlic for breakfast, I am not
suggesting a tasty rising meal of groats ‘n garlic to tempt you out of bed.
But, a breakfast of whole-grain toast with roasted garlic spread will do the
body good! You’ll also keep away flies and pesky neighbors.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Garlic is more than a food flavor enhancer and
antibiotic/antiviral. Garlic lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels,
improves the immune system, and fights cancer; it also fights the overgrowth of
Candida (yeast) in the intestines. Yeast infections are common to some people
(men included); many may not be aware of the growing enemy within them. The
typical symptoms of itching and other unpleasant south-of-the-border alerts are
not <i>necessary</i> friends of yeast. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Diabetics and those who have used antibiotics or
oral birth control are at risk…possibly without warning. Over consumption of
sugars and white flour are also to blame for yeast imbalance, especially in
those whose bodies are more sensitive.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Candida yeast is a threat because it affects every
part of the body and can cause irritability, mood swings, confusion, digestion
and elimination problems, hormonal imbalances, poor liver and thyroid function,
fatigue, and rashes to name but a few health concerns.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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body and mind. It will flavor your world and heal many ills. Done correctly,
you won’t know to blame garlic for fewer colds, lower blood pressure, or
lowered cholesterol. It’s a modest herb that does its job without fanfare; the
eternal go-to-food for <i>every</i>body!</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Way back in my youth, somewhere in my early teens, my oldest
friend (Denise) asked me a question for which I had no answer. It plagued me. It
plagued her. We set about to find the answer to her query. We asked all the
adults in our grasp, we consulted the books in my burgeoning library, we
visited the actual library, and we even asked a teacher or two. Not one source
was able to answer her question.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">She soon lost her
eagerness to solve this puzzle. It, however, cropped up in my mind through the passing
years as an unsolved mystery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I needed to know,
not because the question burned within my soul, but because no one knew the
answer! I thought that someone, somewhere must know the answer! Good Lord! We
made up our own languages here on Earth; surely the meaning of the expression
"pew" or "p.u." had origins in some land, in some language.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Enter the internet
of the 90s. Information at one's fingertips. I took up my old task to search
the meaning of "pew". Alas, I found it and ended the adolescent wondering
of my paisano.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The closest answer
I found was (the belief) that the phrase originated from the word
"putrid". The state of decay; foul; rotten--origin, Latin:
putridus--meaning rotten. Everything gets shortened over time and this
definition seemed adequate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I wonder if Denise remembers any part of this little mystery. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577281029905318855noreply@blogger.com0