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Top 11 Cancer causing items in our environment.

Top 11 Cancer causing items in our environment.  Wrap your mind around this and remember these items.   Pay attention to your environment and what you are going to be eating.  Whether it is at home or away from home

Top 11 Cancer causing items in our environment:

Stress – can drain your adrenal gland, increase blood pressure, blood sugar

 and inflammation

Nitrates- in bacon and processed meats also.

Fluoridated tap water – a byproduct of industrial companies

Aspartame – artificial sweetener

MSG – genetically modified concentrated salt.

Processed oil – soy, corn, and canola oils are processed with industrial chemicals.

Vaccines – cancerous neurotoxins.

Prescription drugs

Bleached foods

Pesticides

Diabetes

Top 11 Cancer causing items in our environment. I have taken or used most of the above items.  When I am home I try to keep all above out of my environment.  But, when I go out to eat at restaurants or as a guest I eat what is there.  I do not stress out if I have the items, but, I do counter with the good stuff at home.

Top 11 Cancer causing items in our environment.

Countering the bad is very important – using all the tools in YOUR toolbox is important.  Detox, use good prescription grade supplements.  Also, I am hypothyroid and there in my body needs the good stuff on a daily basis.  I try to keep just the good stuff for my body at home.  However, that probably does not work 100% of the time.  I love sugar baked goods but try to limit those to one or 2 a month.  I never say never can I have the sugary stuff.  Try just to take 50% of the bad stuff away.

Be careful with your food

I am not a person who can go 100% all the time.  Doing a little at a time is a good thing.  It is better than not doing it at all.  Take the stress out it, and do a little at a time.  We are humans and have been used to eating all these processed and bad food for years.  YOU are a lovely and joyful person.  Take care of your body, mind, and spirit because YOU are number 1.

 

 

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You and Randy Pausch

You say Randy Pausch who? And I have heard Professor Pausch’s lecturer’s he gave and know him as, from my viewpoint.  One of the most influential speakers on death and dying as he was dying while he continued to lecture in college and write the book he gave and know him.  And from my viewpoint, one of the most influential speakers on death and dying as he was dying while he continued to lecture in college and write his book “The Last Lecture”

Professor Pausch was a professor of Computer Science, Human-Computer

Computer Interaction, and Design at Carnegie Mellon University and was 46 and he was dying. In the summer of 2006, the Professor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, finally, on September 18, 2007, he gave his last lecture, leaving behind a wife and three little children. And he delivered a laugh-filled session on his last lecture of going after your childhood dreams and helping others achieve theirs and enjoying every moment in your life – even the ones that break your heart.

Professor Pausch’s philosophy, in a sentence, was: “We cannot change the cards we are dealt, it is how we play the hand.”

Professor Pausch is how I want my life to look, gracious, dignity, laughter, personal power, love, reaching for our dreams, achieving those dreams.  Therefore,  and when there are veils of negativism withhold into our own soul because we all have those

However, I  cannot say how often I think of Professor Pausch and his last several years of trying to stay well and then having to face his mortality.   Therefore, wanting those days and months to be profound for those he loved, his wife, his 3 little children, and other family members and friends.

Professor Pausch was a great soul and seemed to view life through an angle many will not or cannot.  Magnified beauty and hope and love and makes the most of our most precious commodity-time.  He has touched many lives, mine included, just in learning how to play the hand we are dealt with.

Class act, teachers, left a wonderful book, his last lecture on YouTube, and after you read his book and listen to his last lecture.  I believe your life will be re-focused on making the most of today, tomorrow.  Therefore, it will be re-focused on making the most of today, tomorrow, and in the future.  YOUR time will be more meaningful.

Professor Pausch-The Last Lecture

Listed below are a few messages that I received:

Do what you love, the rest will follow

Be passionate about what you do

Love deeply, with conviction

Play

Be interested in life

Be curious

Never lose the sense of wonder and awe

Support and encourage others

Build great relationships

Above all, and under difficult circumstances, Professor Pausch left many with his

grace and professionalism.  He is an inspiration to me and many others.

His legacy will live forever and for many years to come.

And here we are still talking about Professor Pausch and his legacy – not

only for his wife and children but to us out here “playing our hand”.  And he was

loving, laughing, being productive, being of goodwill and passing it on

to those around us whom we love

Professor Pausch-The Last Lecture

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Yoga Breathing benefits the Brain.

New research has established a direct link between the way we breathe and improving our brains.  And through the stimulation of noradrenaline.  This is a hormone which is released when we are focused on a task.

Yoga breathing benefits the brain.  Practice for thousands of years by yogis, breath-focused meditation based on observation.  And control of our breathing is known to increase the ability to focus.  But it also decreases emotional reactivity, and improves arousal levels.

This research on over 65s by showed that meditation had a positive effect on brain aging by boosting cognitive function.  It is possible that by focusing on and regulating your breathing you can optimize your attention level.  And by focusing on your attention level, your breathing becomes more synchronized.

I have a book by a Doctor and a health guy, Matthew Cross and Robert Friedman, MD.  And it recommends using the Fibonacci series to breathe and makes you healthier.  I use that also.  And another book by a runner that breathes and has won many marathons on this breathing technique. That book is Consistent Winning by Ronald Sandler, D.P.M. and Dennis Lobstein, Ph.D.

There are breathing classes in most cities anymore.  I have attended several.  But it is important to breathe through the nose.  And do use the Fibonacci series – it is healthy and very good for your body.

How you breathe is very important.  There have been studies and research to prove that how you breath can help while aging.  Pay attention to how your body functions as you breathe according to the studies and research.

Yoga Breathing benefits the Brain.

Consistent Winning book tells you all the different ways to help yourself if you are doing marathons or any type of exercises.   Dr. Sears has a great book I use also about fast and slow downs for exercise and breathing.

It matters how you breathe.  It matters as you are aging how you breathe.  If you run marathons it matters how you breathe.

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Childhood trauma can cause adult anxiety. Who would have thought that?  Dr. Gabor Mate, a Psychiatrist, out of Canada, has devoted a great of his life to this research.  I hope you will go and look at his work and books.  Listen to his youtube or his lectures.  Buy his books because YOU will learn something.

There is anything that can cause trauma in childhood.  Divorce, moving, changing schools, hearing parents argue.  Many more things can create trauma.  My grandmother died in 1945 and my sister was very close to her but Sally never moved through the grieving process for her death.  So all her life she carried that grief, she became an alcoholic.  and she died having a terrible regret of not making her life meaningful or having a purpose.  It all happens 1 day at a time.  While we are getting up in the morning and not having a plan for the day.  It happens when we think we have to go out and drink.  And go out with friends.  Stay home with your family and handle SELF.  Who are you or your  SELFHOOD?  Name your purpose?  What will give you a meaningful life or brings you JOY?

Childhood Trauma can cause adult anxiety

However, there are many things you can do to know SELF.  Stop watching TV, entertainment, sports, or having anything more than family.  Learn how to say NO.  Do not have to go out and be with friends.  Stay home with your children and family.  Be positive and have a daily purpose or program.  Be productive and have a healthy social circle.  But do not have a social circle before children and family.

Make the first 6 years of your child’s life the most important in YOUR life.  Those 6 years will be the greatest in YOUR child’s life and YOURs also.  Limit the chances of having adult anxiety by limiting trauma.

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Spirituality from Bible and Historical Texts.  YOU and YOUR Spirituality from Bible and other Religious Books.  Each one of us can gain so much in our spiritual life from all the books of the past.  I have gained so much from the Bible over the years and will continue to do so for the rest of my life.  But, I have read other texts and gained something from those also.  YOU can get lots of inspiration and encouragement from many different books.  And historical texts that may help you during a tragedy in your life.  But when great changes are taking place in your life or while we are aging.   However, have to face the fact that this 75-year-old body is not that 50-year-old body that I remember.

My goal at the end of my life will be that I had done enough, read enough loved enough, given enough.  But I do not say: “I wish I had done more with my Life-I know I could have”.  That is what my sister said and I remember it but that is exactly the opposite of what I want at the end.  Turn off your tv and read and journal and meditate.  Knowing that it is evil in this world.  YOUR spiritual life is twice as important because YOU need to take part.   And be an influence in your community for good and right and truth.  So that the generations that follow you and I and everyone will know that good conquered evil just as all the old historical texts talk about like the Bible.   And all the good books from the past.

Spirituality from Bible and Historial Texts.

Always take care of yourself first and in the best possible way so you die healthy.  And then branch out so you can take care of truth in your community.  There are no different political parties in the world anymore-they have been taken over by those evil groups.   And have only been used to divide and conquer mind control.  So tune those out from now on and concentrate on: Individual liberty Freedom of speech Personal property rights and the Constitution of America and the Bill of Rights.  There are some of the most individual freedom and individual property rights documents were ever written.   But the group of evil people has largely taken over and wiped away these wonderful documents that once made American’s free and have their liberty.

Do your part in your home and in your community?

Spirituality from Bible and Historical Texts.

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Man made products in your Body.

There certainly are different opions on products in cans, bags, and plastic.  After many years of reading the researchers I have my opinion.  I believe that in today’s environment we will never get back to where everything is organic and natural.  Those 2 words have been hijacked by someone and everyone.  Because when the word natural is used it does not actually mean natural.  And organic means that if the product has 25% organic in it they can call it Organic.  So when you know those 2 things you almost know it all.  It means you have to be careful.

Man made products and YOUR Body.

That plastic mayo jar may have been out in heat for months before it hit your grocery store.  Do you think it is possible that the plastic leeched into the mayo that really is not at all like homemade mayo?  And I have no doubt that most fruits in grocery store have GMO – for shelf life.  It is all about shelf life.  So I get my eggs at the Farmer’s Market – from a good vendor.  Even the Farmer’s Market one has to know which vendors.

How long was that bottled water sitting in the sun?  When did they pick those apples?  And Harvard did some research and now says Roundup is in everything.  It has been found in tampons.  I have never used Roundup.  And since about 10 years ago I was marching again Monsanto.  So they are an old story for me.

This has just happened in the last 100 years.  Plastics and what affect they have on the endrocronology system or the excitogens for the brain.

Excitotoxins are abdundant in most process foods.  They have been linked to brain ceell death, infertility, problems with seveual development, violent behaviors and hormonal disorders.  The following is a list of some of excitotoxins.  MSG, aspartate, domoic acid(farmed raised fish), L-BOAA(grass pea), Cysteine(artificial flavor creation), Casein(cheese,flavor).

Man made products in YOUR Body.

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Keeping Brain challenged while Aging.

Keep Brain challenged while Aging.  Keep learning.  A higher level of education is associated with better mental functioning in old age. Challenging your brain with mental exercise is believed to activate.  And those processes that help maintain individual brain cells and stimulate communication among them.  Many people have jobs that keep them mentally active.  But pursuing a hobby or learning a new skill can function in the same way.  Read:  join a book club, play chess or bridge, write your life story, do crossword or jigsaw puzzles, take a class, pursue music or art, garden.

Keeping Brain challenged while Aging.

Keeping Brain challenged while Aging.  Use all your senses  The more senses you use in learning something, the more of your brain will be involved retaining the memory.  In one study; adults were shown a series of emotionally neutral images, each presented along with a smell.  Challenge all your senses as you venture into some unfamiliar ground.  Believe in yourself-especially as YOU age.  Myths about aging can contribute to a failing memory.  People who believe that they are not in control of their memory function are less likely to work at maintain or improving their memory skills and are less likely to work at maintaining or improving their memory skills and therefore are more likely to experience cognitive decline.

Economize your brain use.  Use calendars, planners, maps, shopping lists, file folders, and address books to keep routine information accessible.  Designate a place at home for glasses, purse, keys, and other items you use often.  Repeat what you want to know.  When you want to remember something you have just heard, read, or thought about, repeat it out loud or write it down.  If you place one of your belongings somewhere other than its usual spot, tell yourself out loud what you have done.

Space it out.  Research shows that spaced rehearsal improves recall not only in healthy people.   also in those with certain physically based cognitive problems.  And as those associated with multiple sclerosis.  Make a mnemonic.  Use a creative way to remember lists.  Acronyms are a good way to remember

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YOU and YOUR Pineal Gland.

You and your Pineal Gland.  Most of you have probably heard of it.  However, most of you do not know what it is.  It produces melatonin, which helps maintain circadian rhythm and regulate reproductive hormones.  Located near the center of the brain.  Also, it is shaped like a pine cone.

History of Pineal Gland

French philosopher and scientist Rene Descartes attributed it to be 3rd eye.  Also, he concluded the location where the immaterial soul interacted with the material brain.  Historical buildings, Egypt and Rome, have loads of buildings with Pine Cones.  This is how important their interpretation of Pineal Gland was close to looking like pine cones.

 

Health of Pineal Gland

I use calcium bentonite clay to keep it healthy.  The fluoride in the drinking water of cities has been known to calcify.  For years I have used the clay.  Buying an organic Bentonite Clay from a reputable dealer.  Mine comes in glass.  Know there are some vendors that use plastic.  I have tried staying away from anything packaged in the plastic of any kind.  The clay keeps gland clean but takes out all the heavy metals in one’s body.

The gland is one of the most important little items in one’s body.  Just think if it can’t produce melatonin for your sleep.  Also, the sleep you get relates to how much stress you have.  So whatever you may not think about this little gland.   One has to remember how very important it is to YOUR life.  However, if you need a lot of sleep or little sleep the gland is important.

I am sure there are other items to keeping gland clean and heavy metals out of the body.  I also take a silver product that can help with this.  But,  I have always depended on the clay I take to do that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How Cayenne Pepper can help your body.

How Cayenne Pepper can help your body.  YOU and the benefits of Cayenne Pepper to your body.  When I tell you about anything that goes into your body – it is about organic and natural food or products that are as close to natural and organic as you can get.  I try not to buy man-made products, supplements, boxed, canned or packaged foods.  And do not use make-up, store-bought cleaning products.  The less I can use the better for my body and health.

Here s what Dr. Group has to say about the benefits of Cayenne Pepper.

Many societies, especially those of the Americas and China, have a history of using cayenne pepper therapeutically.  A powerful compound with many uses, cayenne pepper is currently gaining buzz for cleansing and detoxifying regimes.  Cayenne pepper has been used for a variety of ailments including heartburn, delirium, tremors, gout, paralysis, fever, dyspepsia, atonic dyspepsia, and many more.

However, some of the best health benefits cayenne pepper has to offer; Anti-irritant properties, Clears congestion, Antifungal properties, and migraine headache prevention.

Dr. Mercola, who I have read his website and listened to his interviews, and bought some of his products over the years-knowing that they are top-shelf and organic and natural.  I can depend on him to produce good products, anyway, here is some of what he says about cayenne pepper: Cancer treatment centers of America listed 11 foods with cancer-fighting properties, and placed cayenne pepper near the top.  And there are reasons for that.

However, I use about a ¼ teaspoon on my eggs daily-organic of course.  A single teaspoon of cayenne pepper imparts 14 percent of the daily recommended value in vitamin A and 3 percent of vitamin E.  And it is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, B6.  But, it clears congestion, reduces headache pain Fights inflammation.  And it helps stop the spread of prostate cancer Lowers type 2 diabetes risk Aids in weight loss.  Add cayenne pepper to your recipes – put them on eggs, really good in scrambled eggs.  Use cayenne pepper every day-every day it will help your healthy body

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YOU and YOUR Brain Growth and Aging Healthy. YOU and Keeping YOUR Brain/Mind YOUNG as YOU age  This is from Donald Stuss, PhD., a neuropsychologist –“The best the advice I can give to keep your brain healthy and young is aerobic exercise. “Putting on your sneakers and getting your heart rate up.

YOU and YOUR Brain Growth and Aging Healthy

YOU and YOUR Brain Growth and Aging Healthy.   Here is Mark McDaniel, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, adds, “I would suggest a combined program of aerobics and weight training.  Studies show the best outcomes for those engaged in both types of exercise.”

YOU and YOUR Brain Growth and Aging Healthy.  The preeminent exercise and brain health researcher in humans is Arthur Kramer at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  In a dozen studies over the past few years, with titles such as “aerobic fitness Reduces Brain Tissue Loss in Aging Humans.”  Kramer and his colleagues have proved two critical findings:  Fit people have sharper brains, and people who are out of shape, but then get into shape, sharpen up their brains.

YOU and YOUR Brain Growth and Aging Healthy

Working out makes you smarter, and it does so at all stages of life. In concert with a good workout routine, you should eat right to avoid the diseases that modern flesh is heir to. It used to be that as we aged we naturally thought our brains were slowing down.  “You brain is a learning machine,” says Michael Merzenich, Ph.D., a neuroscientist at the University of California.  Given the right tools, we can train our brains to act like they did when we were younger.  All that is required is dedicated practice: exercises for the mind. Merzenich has developed a computer-based training regimen to speed up how the brain processes information(positscience.com).

Nintendo has a handheld game called Brain Age:  Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day.

There are all kinds of games and challenges that you can do: Jigsaw puzzles, Learning a new language, Dance, Contract bridge, Golf.  Much more to help you maintain the brain/mind while we age

Listed below is the list from Harvard for your brain as aging: Improve diet, Exercise, Improve blood pressure, Improve blood sugar.  University of California:,Be social, Stimulate your brain, Men’s Health:, Pick up your pace, Learn another language, Don’t be so cynical, Brush and floss every day,It is all about YOU aging healthy

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