IF YOU KNEW YOU HAD JUST ONE MONTH TO LIVE, WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH YOUR TIME?
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Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?
Do you suffer from stomach pain, arthritis pain, back pain, or general body aches? If your answer is "no", you're a rarity! Most of us have these afflictions at one time or another.
A common remedy to these problems is popping an over-the-counter pill and some people choose prescription drugs as an answer.
I have exciting news! Did you know that your diet can cure these problems without drugs? There are some fantastic natural remedies that really work.
Pineapple has been called the "natural Advil". It is a natural cure for inflammation. It has been noted that a man actually cured his back pain by eating pineapple for three days. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is ideal for arthritis pain as well. Another great pain blocker is the blueberry. It is also highly recognized for its amazing pain-relieving power.
If arthritis is a problem, try removing potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant from your diet. These are known to agitate the condition. Some cases of arthritis have been cured by the simple elimination of potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant!
Having stomach pain? Try fresh cut ginger-root. This is known to help with any stomach issues like nausea, morning sickness, and motion sickness. It is also available in a capsule or tea. Peppermint is another terrific cure for nausea.
Things to avoid with stomach issues are egg, chocolate, and milk. As a matter of fact, all dairy products should be avoided. Milk is listed as one of the top five allergens in adults. If you notice gas OR indigestion after consuming dairy, try a lactose-free milk or soy milk.
Other foods to avoid for pain related problems are white flour and white sugar. Both these ingredients cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels which indirectly affects inflammation. Inflammation causes pain. Whole grain products are okay.
Still having aches and pains or menstrual cramps? Go to any health food store and find a calcium-magnesium mixture.available in a powder form to easily make a drinkable solution. It is also available in capsules. This is an amazing calming concoction as well. It helps with both pain and mild anxiety.
Our bodies perform better when natural remedies are used rather than synthetic chemicals. You'll not only save dollars, you'll save yourself!
A common remedy to these problems is popping an over-the-counter pill and some people choose prescription drugs as an answer.
I have exciting news! Did you know that your diet can cure these problems without drugs? There are some fantastic natural remedies that really work.
Pineapple has been called the "natural Advil". It is a natural cure for inflammation. It has been noted that a man actually cured his back pain by eating pineapple for three days. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is ideal for arthritis pain as well. Another great pain blocker is the blueberry. It is also highly recognized for its amazing pain-relieving power.
If arthritis is a problem, try removing potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant from your diet. These are known to agitate the condition. Some cases of arthritis have been cured by the simple elimination of potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant!
Having stomach pain? Try fresh cut ginger-root. This is known to help with any stomach issues like nausea, morning sickness, and motion sickness. It is also available in a capsule or tea. Peppermint is another terrific cure for nausea.
Things to avoid with stomach issues are egg, chocolate, and milk. As a matter of fact, all dairy products should be avoided. Milk is listed as one of the top five allergens in adults. If you notice gas OR indigestion after consuming dairy, try a lactose-free milk or soy milk.
Other foods to avoid for pain related problems are white flour and white sugar. Both these ingredients cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels which indirectly affects inflammation. Inflammation causes pain. Whole grain products are okay.
Still having aches and pains or menstrual cramps? Go to any health food store and find a calcium-magnesium mixture.available in a powder form to easily make a drinkable solution. It is also available in capsules. This is an amazing calming concoction as well. It helps with both pain and mild anxiety.
Our bodies perform better when natural remedies are used rather than synthetic chemicals. You'll not only save dollars, you'll save yourself!
SEVENTEEN FACTS FROM DR. OZ
I stumbled across my notes from an OPRAH SHOW FROM MAY 15TH, 2007. It was one of the most interesting episodes with Dr. Oz. It's random medical facts that are both fascinating and some even life-saving.
I've arranged them in no particular order. It's like medical-trivia. I hope you learn something you can use....I sure did!
(1) The omentum stores fat in the body. It actually "comes alive" and stimulates us to eat. It also can be a cause of diabetes.
(2) Flavonoids are found in foods containing anti-oxidants like dark berries, and teas. They help the body eliminate toxins.
(3)For every thirty-five pounds a man loses, he gains an inch in penis size.
(4)The human body shrinks as it ages because the spine actually starts to crush.
(5)A healthy blood pressure is crucial to life longevity. If you maintain under 120/80, it takes ten years off your life.
(6)Avoid salt; eat potassium; and exercise.
(7)Impotence may be an indicator of heart disease. Impotence is commonly caused by a lack of enough nitric oxide. Viagra works by adding nitric oxide.
(8)Most heart attacks occur on Monday mornings. Plaque in the arteries is more likely to rupture then.
(9)Regular sexual intercourse makes one live longer. Two hundred orgasms a year adds six years to your life!
(10)The best cure for a jellyfish sting is vinegar. Fresh water will make it sting more.
(11)The safest, easiest way to remove a tick is to pluck it. Contrary to popular belief, the infections that are caused by a tick is in its body, not the head. Ticks are the most common problem for insect bite health problems.
(12)There are many reasons why some people attract mosquitoes more than others. Some of them are scent of perfumes and deodorant, genetics, and diet. Mosquitoes hate hair.
(13)Small gall stones can block the flow to the liver and pancreas causing pancreatitis.
(14)Brain Freeze is caused by the dilation of the arteries.
(15)Migraine headaches are also caused by the dilation of the arteries.
(16)Thirty percent of the population experience brain freeze.
(17)Take heed: if you are experiencing pain in your upper right side it could be your liver.
I've arranged them in no particular order. It's like medical-trivia. I hope you learn something you can use....I sure did!
(1) The omentum stores fat in the body. It actually "comes alive" and stimulates us to eat. It also can be a cause of diabetes.
(2) Flavonoids are found in foods containing anti-oxidants like dark berries, and teas. They help the body eliminate toxins.
(3)For every thirty-five pounds a man loses, he gains an inch in penis size.
(4)The human body shrinks as it ages because the spine actually starts to crush.
(5)A healthy blood pressure is crucial to life longevity. If you maintain under 120/80, it takes ten years off your life.
(6)Avoid salt; eat potassium; and exercise.
(7)Impotence may be an indicator of heart disease. Impotence is commonly caused by a lack of enough nitric oxide. Viagra works by adding nitric oxide.
(8)Most heart attacks occur on Monday mornings. Plaque in the arteries is more likely to rupture then.
(9)Regular sexual intercourse makes one live longer. Two hundred orgasms a year adds six years to your life!
(10)The best cure for a jellyfish sting is vinegar. Fresh water will make it sting more.
(11)The safest, easiest way to remove a tick is to pluck it. Contrary to popular belief, the infections that are caused by a tick is in its body, not the head. Ticks are the most common problem for insect bite health problems.
(12)There are many reasons why some people attract mosquitoes more than others. Some of them are scent of perfumes and deodorant, genetics, and diet. Mosquitoes hate hair.
(13)Small gall stones can block the flow to the liver and pancreas causing pancreatitis.
(14)Brain Freeze is caused by the dilation of the arteries.
(15)Migraine headaches are also caused by the dilation of the arteries.
(16)Thirty percent of the population experience brain freeze.
(17)Take heed: if you are experiencing pain in your upper right side it could be your liver.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"IT'S NOT THE NUMBER OF BREATHS WE TAKE IN LIFE, IT'S THE MOMENTS THAT TAKE OUR BREATH AWAY!"
Monday, April 7, 2008
BREAST AUGMENTATION...A HAPPY STORY
The media has delivered countless stories of breast augmentations gone "bad". We have all heard everything from Frankenstein-like scars to death on the table. Yes, there are risks involved like with any surgery. But not every breast augmentation goes awry. I am proof of that; or rather my breasts are. Even when everything goes perfectly well, there are "things" that happen over time thanks to aging. I'd like to tell my breast augmentation story, as it's a happy one.
People often asked "why did you have a breast augmentation or boob-job as it is known by strippers. Yes, i did say strippers. Let me start at the beginning. My breast were always generous in size. In elementary school this was a curse. But the older I got, they better it was. By the time I was in college I was a very generous "C" cup. I was lucky enough to be chosen for "GIRLS OF THE S.E.C." Playboy magazine spread. I wasn't even curious about increasing my breast size at that time. The Playboy photographer certainly didn't think I was a candidate for breast augmentation either. They were firm, nicely shaped and had great sensitivity to the touch. There were no lumps, thank goodness, and no health issues. I was blessed with healthy, happy breasts.
I saw thousands of breast augmentations from age twenty-one to thirty. I saw good ones, bad ones, over-the-muscle, under-the-muscle,incisions under the arm, under the breast, through the nipples, and even through the belly button. Being in that business was a definite plus when it came to breast augmentation research. First thing that every breast augmentation candidate must do is research, research, research! And a strip club is a great place to see the actual product.
There are many things to consider. I chose my surgeon based on other breast augmentations that I saw on co-workers. Dr. Harry Eisenburg based out of Maitland, Florida did an outstanding job on every girl I saw. I felt the implants too. This may seem awkward to most, but in that business, you just become desensitized to things like that.
There are two types of implants: saline and silicone. At the time he did not offer silicone implants for breast augmentations. The saline, or salt water, implants were encased in a silicone bag.
By the time I was thirty, I had been dancing nine years. I felt like a breast augmentation would be a great investment. Everyday there is another eighteen year old getting hired in that business and competition gets intense the older you get. I felt like I needed a "boost". So after lots of research I made the decision to get the breast augmentation.
I knew I wanted Dr. Eisenberg as my plastic surgeon. My first step was done. The next step was to go for the consultation. This was fun! I got to pick the size I wanted. To do this the nurse fits you with a sports-like bra and gives you the actual implant to stuff it with! I was already a generous "C" cup so I new I was going to go big. I saw so many girls get them done and within a year's time they wished they had gone bigger. I decided to go bigger than I thought I wanted so I would be happy with them long-term.
Breast implants used in augmentations are measure in cc's. The largest implant the doctor offered was eight-hundred and fifty cc's. That would have been a triple "E" cup on me! I wanted big but not too big. I am only 5'2 so triple "E" just wasn't an option. I chose five hundred seventy-five cc's. This would be an "E" for the first six to eight months. After that the swelling would go down and leave me with a double "D". 36DD!
At the consultation we set a date for the breast augmentation surgery for about six weeks later. And just so you know most surgeons will require payment in full prior to the procedure. This was not an issue for me, as exotic dancing provides a nice income.
The surgery took about an hour and a half. I was all bound up with bandages and a bra. Because the surgeon needed to see me for a follow up in two days, I had to stay in a hotel room in Maitland. Luckily I had my boyfriend at the time to stay with me. For the record, it hurt! I mean I had never had a surgery hurt so much! And I was no stranger to surgery. I had three ankle surgeries, brain surgery, herniated disc surgery, thyroid surgery, appendectomy, laporoscopy, and none of them hurt so bad. I was given Demerol pain pills and I had my own Xanax. It was explained to me that because of the number of nerves in a breast, breast augmentation is quite painful. I was also told by patients that were moms, giving birth was much worse. I've never had a child so I can't compare.
I was instructed not to lift anything and not to raise my arms for four weeks after the breast augmentation surgery. I was also told to lie on my stomach with my arms at my side and roll from side to side on my breasts each night every night for the first year. This would help shape them to a very natural shape. It would be six to eight weeks before I could return to work.
Because I had large breasts before my augmentation, I chose to have the implant placed over the muscle. This allowed for a more natural "dropping" of the breast. That's a nice way of saying they'll hang like a real boobs! Within six months they started dropping and the swelling went down.
It's been eight years since my breast augmentation. I have never had a complication. My sensitivity is phenomenal. I chose for the incision to be under the breast and the scars are barely visible. Thanks to gravity, my breast covers the scarring. But even if they were "perky" the scars are so small and faint they'd be hard to see.
I retired form the exotic dancing industry when I was thirty-five and saved nothing. Again, another whole string of stories. Money is crucial long after the initial breast augmentation. It's a good idea to have $8,000-$11,000 on hand after an initial breast augmentation so they can be re-done ten to fifteen years later. The integrity of the implant does become compromised with age as does everything. Also, with age comes the joy of fighting gravity. With eight pounds pulling on my skin and chest, this fight becomes almost futile. If I had the money, I'd start shopping for a new surgeon in 2010. Dr. Eisenberg has since retired and I don't have the "insider's tips" I had while being in the club.
I have loved my breasts everyday since the augmentation and I never regretted it once. It was an exciting experience and I recommend it to anyone that wants it. Just remember research, research, research, when considering a breast augmentation. Then, enjoy them!
People often asked "why did you have a breast augmentation or boob-job as it is known by strippers. Yes, i did say strippers. Let me start at the beginning. My breast were always generous in size. In elementary school this was a curse. But the older I got, they better it was. By the time I was in college I was a very generous "C" cup. I was lucky enough to be chosen for "GIRLS OF THE S.E.C." Playboy magazine spread. I wasn't even curious about increasing my breast size at that time. The Playboy photographer certainly didn't think I was a candidate for breast augmentation either. They were firm, nicely shaped and had great sensitivity to the touch. There were no lumps, thank goodness, and no health issues. I was blessed with healthy, happy breasts.
After two years at the University of Florida, I moved home to Bradenton, Florida. Not for the smartest reason, mind you, but I had found love. Or so I thought, but that's a different story. Moving into an apartment at 21. My first real place was very exciting. However, the cost of living was shocking. I was lucky enough to have a father that paid for school and housing when I was in college, but now things were a little different. The "love" of my life left and I was stuck trying to manage all my bills on a $6.00/hr preschool teaching job.
It was impossible. One day I was looking in the want-ads and saw "DANCERS WANTED...$500 per week". I went to the address and found myself at a strip club. So as not to drift from the breast augmentation story, I'll save the details of that night and many more for another blog entry. As you've probably figured out, I became a stripper. Some ladies prefer the term exotic dancer. I was twenty-one then.I saw thousands of breast augmentations from age twenty-one to thirty. I saw good ones, bad ones, over-the-muscle, under-the-muscle,incisions under the arm, under the breast, through the nipples, and even through the belly button. Being in that business was a definite plus when it came to breast augmentation research. First thing that every breast augmentation candidate must do is research, research, research! And a strip club is a great place to see the actual product.
There are many things to consider. I chose my surgeon based on other breast augmentations that I saw on co-workers. Dr. Harry Eisenburg based out of Maitland, Florida did an outstanding job on every girl I saw. I felt the implants too. This may seem awkward to most, but in that business, you just become desensitized to things like that.
There are two types of implants: saline and silicone. At the time he did not offer silicone implants for breast augmentations. The saline, or salt water, implants were encased in a silicone bag.
By the time I was thirty, I had been dancing nine years. I felt like a breast augmentation would be a great investment. Everyday there is another eighteen year old getting hired in that business and competition gets intense the older you get. I felt like I needed a "boost". So after lots of research I made the decision to get the breast augmentation.
I knew I wanted Dr. Eisenberg as my plastic surgeon. My first step was done. The next step was to go for the consultation. This was fun! I got to pick the size I wanted. To do this the nurse fits you with a sports-like bra and gives you the actual implant to stuff it with! I was already a generous "C" cup so I new I was going to go big. I saw so many girls get them done and within a year's time they wished they had gone bigger. I decided to go bigger than I thought I wanted so I would be happy with them long-term.
Breast implants used in augmentations are measure in cc's. The largest implant the doctor offered was eight-hundred and fifty cc's. That would have been a triple "E" cup on me! I wanted big but not too big. I am only 5'2 so triple "E" just wasn't an option. I chose five hundred seventy-five cc's. This would be an "E" for the first six to eight months. After that the swelling would go down and leave me with a double "D". 36DD!
At the consultation we set a date for the breast augmentation surgery for about six weeks later. And just so you know most surgeons will require payment in full prior to the procedure. This was not an issue for me, as exotic dancing provides a nice income.
The surgery took about an hour and a half. I was all bound up with bandages and a bra. Because the surgeon needed to see me for a follow up in two days, I had to stay in a hotel room in Maitland. Luckily I had my boyfriend at the time to stay with me. For the record, it hurt! I mean I had never had a surgery hurt so much! And I was no stranger to surgery. I had three ankle surgeries, brain surgery, herniated disc surgery, thyroid surgery, appendectomy, laporoscopy, and none of them hurt so bad. I was given Demerol pain pills and I had my own Xanax. It was explained to me that because of the number of nerves in a breast, breast augmentation is quite painful. I was also told by patients that were moms, giving birth was much worse. I've never had a child so I can't compare.
I was instructed not to lift anything and not to raise my arms for four weeks after the breast augmentation surgery. I was also told to lie on my stomach with my arms at my side and roll from side to side on my breasts each night every night for the first year. This would help shape them to a very natural shape. It would be six to eight weeks before I could return to work.
Because I had large breasts before my augmentation, I chose to have the implant placed over the muscle. This allowed for a more natural "dropping" of the breast. That's a nice way of saying they'll hang like a real boobs! Within six months they started dropping and the swelling went down.
It's been eight years since my breast augmentation. I have never had a complication. My sensitivity is phenomenal. I chose for the incision to be under the breast and the scars are barely visible. Thanks to gravity, my breast covers the scarring. But even if they were "perky" the scars are so small and faint they'd be hard to see.
I retired form the exotic dancing industry when I was thirty-five and saved nothing. Again, another whole string of stories. Money is crucial long after the initial breast augmentation. It's a good idea to have $8,000-$11,000 on hand after an initial breast augmentation so they can be re-done ten to fifteen years later. The integrity of the implant does become compromised with age as does everything. Also, with age comes the joy of fighting gravity. With eight pounds pulling on my skin and chest, this fight becomes almost futile. If I had the money, I'd start shopping for a new surgeon in 2010. Dr. Eisenberg has since retired and I don't have the "insider's tips" I had while being in the club.
I have loved my breasts everyday since the augmentation and I never regretted it once. It was an exciting experience and I recommend it to anyone that wants it. Just remember research, research, research, when considering a breast augmentation. Then, enjoy them!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Stinky K.D. and 21
So today was a very cool day!! A friend and I went exploring. After stumbling upon the Appalachain Trail, we met a very cool guy named STINKY K.D.. He's a hiker originally from Kansas City. He's on an adventure tha will take him approximately 6 months ending in Maine.
I have to admit I don't even wak to my mailbox, but this guy spends half a year trecking all over this land. He had just hiked through 5 days of rain! We had the priveledge of driving him to a quaint little Hostel called CLOUD 9. It's in Hiawassee if you're ever looking for a place to stay while hiking.
We'd just like to say "kudos" 2 u, STINKY. Hike on!
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LATER ON...
We checked out a cool spot in Young Harris called FUNWORLD. Go karts, lasertag,games, games, games, batting cages and a totally cool indoor kids playground. We killed some time therebefore seeing GREAT MOVIE ...."21"
This true story of a college kid needing $300,000 for med-school was a real winner. He joins an underground blackjack team headed by one of his teachers. This isn't gambling folks, it's all about strategy and counting. There's a clever twist that is a real surprise.
I say 2 thumbs up!
That was my day.
I have to admit I don't even wak to my mailbox, but this guy spends half a year trecking all over this land. He had just hiked through 5 days of rain! We had the priveledge of driving him to a quaint little Hostel called CLOUD 9. It's in Hiawassee if you're ever looking for a place to stay while hiking.
We'd just like to say "kudos" 2 u, STINKY. Hike on!
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LATER ON...
We checked out a cool spot in Young Harris called FUNWORLD. Go karts, lasertag,games, games, games, batting cages and a totally cool indoor kids playground. We killed some time therebefore seeing GREAT MOVIE ...."21"
This true story of a college kid needing $300,000 for med-school was a real winner. He joins an underground blackjack team headed by one of his teachers. This isn't gambling folks, it's all about strategy and counting. There's a clever twist that is a real surprise.
I say 2 thumbs up!
That was my day.
Poem: "Thank You, Mommy"
In memory of Aline.....
......my mother.
THANK YOU MOMMY
Thank You Mommy for
Wanting me
When I was just your seed
For teaching those around you
I was your precious need.
Thank You Mommy for
Showing me
To read, to write, to talk
For years upon years at hospitals
So I could one day walk
Thank You Mommy for
Holding me
So close to your warm heart
For drying my tears and calming my fears
When I would fall apart
Thank You Mommy for
Giving me
Wisdom, Strength, and Courage
To face this sometimes painful world
To be hopeful, not discouraged
Thank You Mommy for
Trusting me
When everyone else just frowned
For trying to lift my spirits
When I was feeling down
Thank You Mommy for
Joining me
In celebrating my wins
Greeting each day with optimism
So I'd succeed again
Thank You Mommy for
Allowing me
To make mistakes and fall
For overlooking failure
Supporting me through it all
Thank You Mommy for
Holding me
With family, friends, with love
Such clarity within your soul
Of the Lord above
Thank You Mommy for
Believing me
In all I'd say and do
Even when I'd doubt myself
To my dreams,you'd remain so true
Thank ou Mommy for
Telling me
The stories of the past
The history of our family
So good memories would last
Thank You Mommy for
Gifting me
The present of my Dad
For somehow we should love eachother
Though our hearts remain so sad
Thank You Mommy for
Granting me
The bond of Sisterhood
A love that stands the test of time
You always knew it would
Thank You Mommy for
Sharing me
With all your Sisters and Brothers
For through them all, we'd come to know
To simply love each other
Thank You Mommy for
Honoring me
With your Father and Mother
They taught me how to love,
To laugh, and to care for one another
Thank You Mommy for
Teaching me
The greatest lesson of all
To love yourself, your gifts, your dreams
From that you should not fall
Thank You Mommy for
Loving me
Until your untimely end,
For in your warm and loving eyes
I have my very best friend.
......my mother.
THANK YOU MOMMY
Thank You Mommy for
Wanting me
When I was just your seed
For teaching those around you
I was your precious need.
Thank You Mommy for
Showing me
To read, to write, to talk
For years upon years at hospitals
So I could one day walk
Thank You Mommy for
Holding me
So close to your warm heart
For drying my tears and calming my fears
When I would fall apart
Thank You Mommy for
Giving me
Wisdom, Strength, and Courage
To face this sometimes painful world
To be hopeful, not discouraged
Thank You Mommy for
Trusting me
When everyone else just frowned
For trying to lift my spirits
When I was feeling down
Thank You Mommy for
Joining me
In celebrating my wins
Greeting each day with optimism
So I'd succeed again
Thank You Mommy for
Allowing me
To make mistakes and fall
For overlooking failure
Supporting me through it all
Thank You Mommy for
Holding me
With family, friends, with love
Such clarity within your soul
Of the Lord above
Thank You Mommy for
Believing me
In all I'd say and do
Even when I'd doubt myself
To my dreams,you'd remain so true
Thank ou Mommy for
Telling me
The stories of the past
The history of our family
So good memories would last
Thank You Mommy for
Gifting me
The present of my Dad
For somehow we should love eachother
Though our hearts remain so sad
Thank You Mommy for
Granting me
The bond of Sisterhood
A love that stands the test of time
You always knew it would
Thank You Mommy for
Sharing me
With all your Sisters and Brothers
For through them all, we'd come to know
To simply love each other
Thank You Mommy for
Honoring me
With your Father and Mother
They taught me how to love,
To laugh, and to care for one another
Thank You Mommy for
Teaching me
The greatest lesson of all
To love yourself, your gifts, your dreams
From that you should not fall
Thank You Mommy for
Loving me
Until your untimely end,
For in your warm and loving eyes
I have my very best friend.
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