1,2 and 3 OUCH!

HELP"I AM SO ANGRY I COULD EXPLODE"

2017-02-11T14:10:00.000-08:00

I AM ANGRY AT THE WORLD

I hear this all the time and have even thought this a few times myself . Life is not always fair. Once you are hurting don't let anyone tell you that your feelings are petty or invalid.

As my grandmother used to say.

"LIFE WILL THROW YOU IN A DARK PIT WITH A LADDER YOU CAN BARELY SEE BUT SEARCH FOR IT AND YOU WILL GET OUT."

When you have that feeling of anger or hatred. Find a quiet area , calm down and think about these 3 things

Why am I angry?

Is blaming the world for your situation going to make that situation better?

What can I do to make that situation better?

2. I AM ANGRY AT YOU

HEY HEY! When your anger is targeted at a particular person things become more complicated.

You ask yourself How do I approach this person? how do I learn to forgive? Is holding this anger inside helping me negatively or positively?

One gentleman told me he had not forgiven has ex -wife since they divorced over 9 years ago. YIKES. According to him she cheated with his brother and YES he has not spoken to his brother in a while. Since then he has become more reserved and has not opened his heart to care about anyone.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE HURT BY THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE THE MOST

My suggestions

Do not act on impulse and hurt anyone?
Remove yourself from that hurtful situation
Take time for yourself
Figure out what you want and what path you want your life to take.
Although difficult at first take baby steps and learn to forgive so that you can be at peace with yourself
Even though it may be difficult at first open your heart to love and care again.

3. I AM ANGRY AT MYSELF

WHO HAS DONE SOME STUPID S/;'T IN THEIR LIFE. AM I THE ONLY.... ONE WITH MY HAND UP. OKAY.....Yes we all make mistakes. Slack off at school, disorganized , party too much, get in trouble etc.But as they say we all got to grow up at some point and face the reality of life and our actions.

JUST REMEMBER SINKING INTO A STATE OF SADNESS will only make you more miserable.

With each negative there is a certain positive. I get upset when I hear my friend say "oh my gosh I failed a course my life is over."BUT REALLY IS IT?

Once you have the chance or opportunity to do something and do it better . TRY AGAIN.NOBODY IS PERFECT. You may be disappointed and angry at yourself.for a while but look at it this way

Do some self evaluation.
Identify what your weaknesses are
After you will know what you need to work on now
You will know how far you need to push yourself in the right direction to succeed and do better.

Thank you my loyal readers!!!!!!

5 REASONS YOUR VAGINA IS UNHAPPY

2013-09-03T19:23:00.000-07:00

#5 Menopause

I have some of the most uncomfortable conversations with people who seem to believe they can talk to me about anything . I have not seen any of the females in my family or otherwise have an easy time during menopause. Estrogen is responsible for lubricating the vagina . A drop in the levels during menopause leads to vaginal tissue becoming thinner even shrinking then dryness and ultimately irritation .

#4 "You know I like my creams , ointments, sweet smelling FEMININE sprays."

Now I have heard the vagina is a self cleaner, wash with water only. Whatever you choose to use its up to you. Using products with strong scents and harsh chemicals can mess with your pH balance which is supposed to be 3.8 to 4.5 Also don't allow these products to get inside your vagina, dry it properly and carefully wash from front to back which would help you avoid developing feminine odours and an infection.

#3 UNDIES

Magazines tell women the skimpier the better and less is more. Every type of underwear has its place. The important thing is to wear those that are CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE.Have YOU EVER THOUGHT THAT it may be itching cause it us being stifled . YES YOUR VAGINA NEEDS TO BREATH. Try to wear cotton underwear more. WHY? It unlike other types of underwear absorbs moisture which helps to prevent bacterial growth.

#2 DOUCHING

Maybe your saying "I wanna make sure my insides are clean, God alone knows what got in their after last night." If you are buying or preparing a bottle of a product that is supposed sprayed inside of what some consider a self cleaning compartment. sterility is a big issue. Bacteria and other micro-organisms can easily get into the vagina during this process The normal micro-flora may also be disturbed. Douching has been linked to preterm birth, vaginitis and pelvic inflammatory disease. Strong odours may be a sign of infection SO SEEK YOUR DOCTORS ADVICE.

#1 TAMPONS AND PADS

Now a friend of mine talks about this all the time and YES IT IS A LITTLE TOO MUCH SIGH.....It is your choice whether you want to use a pad or tampon. Changing tampons and pads every 4 to 6 hours would lower your risk of infection. IF YOU USE BOTH try using pads at night and tampons during the day. Some of the most common vaginal infections are bacterial vaginosis and candida (yeast infection).

MALE AND FEMALE SEXUAL HEALTH

2013-09-02T18:30:00.000-07:00

This week is female and male sexual health MONTH . SO LOOK OUT FOR THE VERY INFOR.....MATIVE ARTICLES :) If you have any topics that you would like me to address FEEL FREE as some of my readers have to send me an email at blueskytracey@gmail.com, tweet https://twitter.com/blueskytracey or facebook page https://www.facebook.com/blueskytracey .

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2013-08-26T10:12:00.002-07:00

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6 PACK ABS FOR SUMMER

2013-05-27T14:37:00.000-07:00

Now that "beach wear season is upon us it seems everyone one around me is trying to get abs. Just like the song "ITS NOT AN OVERNIGHT THING" to get that ONE PACK STOMACH to look like a six pack takes work.

I started working out last week .Lets just say I bought a form fitting dress and THAT'S MY MOTIVATION. Before I started I had a slight bulge in my mid-section and a "love handle" on my upper waist.
I will be sure to post a picture at the end of each week.

This is my regiment

I don't eat for the latest after 900 pm at night
In terms of my diet I eat but only small portions at a time several times daily(5-6 times daily) . I word of advice don't eat and drink this interrupts the normal digestive process. A portion is a HANDFUL NOT A BOWLFUL OF WHATEVER YOU EAT.What this does is that it helps to speed up your metabolism.

THE FOLLOWING REPS ARE TO BE DONE CONTINUOUSLY .YOU HAVE TO PUSH YOURSELF AND DON'T STOP WHILE DOING THEM . THE ONLY REST PERIOD IS FOR 15 -20 SECONDS IN BETWEEN REPS number 1,2 3 and 4.

I do 200 standing stomach crunches facing forward . As seen in the picture. As a beginner your stomach obviously would not look like this but its just to give you an idea of what you are supposed to do . REMEMBER TO tuck in every time and breathe.
100 side standing stomach crunches on the right
100 side standing stomach crunches on the left
alternate 10 reps of raising your left feet while doing crunches with 10 reps of raising your right feet while doing crunches until you reach 100.

On the first day I only did it once .
On the second day I did this routine both morning and afternoon
You can add weights if you like or /an a little music like I do.

In order for it to work YOU HAVE TO BE CONSISTENT if once a day works for you because of your schedule do it once a day though it may take you longer. I CHOSE THIS workout because I am am not underweight or overweight but my main focus is strengthening my core so if you want to try it GO AHEAD in 6 weeks you should see definition if done twice per day but if once per day 8 weeks. You can double up if you feel comfortable but first allow your body to get accustomed to the routine which may take 2 to 3 weeks.

IF YOU TRY THIS YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OUTCOME .

GOOD LUCK EXERCISING AND HAVE FUN.

GET RID OF BELLY FAT

2013-02-23T09:33:00.002-08:00

Tip # 1

Many of us want to get rid of that BULGING GUT or those stretch marks that prevent us from wearing those shorts or x back t-shirts. In my country a slang is used which says "yuh belly in your bam bam and yuh bam bam in yuh belly" I KNOW ITS STRANGE BUT TO EXPLAIN

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It means if your head was blocked out and someone looked at you from the side they would not be able to tell if the back of you is the front or the front of you is the side.
I always tell people that a physical problem is just a mirror of what is happening on the inside of your body.
TAKE for instance, you are accustomed to drinking 8 glasses of WATER per day but then you barely drink any for a week .You suddenly develop acne. The body is unable to get rid of toxins as it would have when you drank the required 8 glasses per day.

So WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH EXERCISE
If you want to loose the belly fat and stretch marks you need to fix both inside and outside.

SO WHAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A BIG STOMACH OR THE BEER BELLY OR MID-SECTION FAT OR "LOVE RUMP"

Now I have several relatives who have this and one common factor is that they do not drink in moderation. As you get older you don't require as many calories and your hormone levels decrease. NOW beer and sweet drinks have anywhere form 140-150 calories per can. When you intake beers instead of burning the fat the liver burns the alcohol. Because of puberty and subcutaneous fat, fat is deposited in places such as the legs and arms of women whereas in men it is preferably deposited in the stomach.

SO MY ADVICE WOULD BE EVERYTHING IN MODERATION AND DON'T OVERWORK YOUR POOR LIVER.

BREAST FEEDING

My sister still breast feeds my niece who is 1 yr and 2 months and her stomach is almost as flat as it was befor she got pregnant. THE REASON FOR THIS IS THAT breast feeding causes you to burn calories as much as 500 per day. Besides this, before someone gets pregnant their uterus is 3 inches but during pregnancy it stretches to accommodate the baby. Breast feeding is a natural process that causes the uterus to contract back to its normal size.

THOSE THAT DONT OR CANT BREAST FEED

There are MODERATE exercises you can do while pregnant . BUT PLEASE DO IT UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A PHYSICIAN.
WALKING is the safetest excercise . You are not bending or straining yourself . Start slow , 30 minutes per day 3 or more times per week. Most doctors would recommend a slow paced walk for the first 10 minutes and then a brisk walk for the last 20 minutes.

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CHECK OUT MY PREVIOUS BLOG POST ON SIMPLE WAYS TO LOOSE WEIGHT.
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CRASH DIETS DONT WORK...HELLO!

2013-01-31T09:43:00.001-08:00

Now I know what your thinking

"Yes it helped me loose weight in the past"

but ask yourself, after you did the crash diet did you suddenly gain back the weight ?

The reason for this is

When you "crash diet" you are essentially starving yourself . Your body is not getting the energy or nutrients it needs in sufficient quantities. So normally if you require 3000 calories per day and now only take 2000 your metabolism slows down.
Your metabolism is the chemical processes that allows energy to be made available to you. So when you crash diet or starve yourself at first you may loose those pounds around your waistline
BUT SINCE YOUR metabolism has slowed down your BODY GOES INTO STORAGE MODE.

AND YOU GAIN BACK THAT WEIGHT MAYBE ALONG WITH A FEW EXTRA POUNDS!1!

What is recommended is a diet plan that is sustainable and fits in with your scedule.My family as I said in a previous blog post is mid-weight and some obese so genetically I should be the same right ...but I am not.

What I do is

I prefer to walk than take a taxi
I dont over-stuff myself
I will be honest if I do over-eat it is not everyday but once in a while.
I love chocolate and ice-cream but I dont eat the whole tub or large bar all at once.

If you have a routine that works for you and you are able to maintain a healthy weight stick with it but if you do need A SIX PACK INSTEAD OF A ONE PACK FOR THE UPCOMMING SPRING OR SUMMER I WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND dancing . Whether it is in a class or in the comforts of your home there are programmes for you. X -BOX 360 kinect is one great invention. There is a recently added samba dance tutorial/game that is FABULOUS and when you do it with friends you forget how tired you are and it not as strenuous.
Another option is swimming. Not only do you tone your tummy but those arms will be the envy of others.

The point is you dont have to spend thousands of dollars to get results or do surgery .Losing weigh should not be a quick fix.

IF YOU GO ABOUT IT IN THE RIGHT WAY AND IN A SUSTAINABLE MANNER the results will be long term

FEEL free to comment below.

WILL COFFEE HELP YOU LOOSE WEIGHT?

2013-01-05T07:23:00.000-08:00

DOES DRINKING WATER HELP YOU LOOSE WEIGHT?

Tip #4

While babysitting a few days ago I observed that my niece after she ate an ice cream cone got very hyperactive and could not stay in one place.SOMETHING WE REFER TO AS A "sugar rush." About an hour later she was tired and sleepy.
Ground coffee beans have positive benefits such as-

Decreased risk of Parkinson Disease
Protects the heart
An antioxidant

IT MAY HAVE THESE BENEFITS BUT IT DOES NOT HELP YOU LOOSE WEIGHT

In 2007 the college of medicine at Bayor found that the kahweol and cafestol in the beans increases the levels of THE BAD CHOLESTEROL or LDL(low density lipoprotein) in humans.

MOREOVER when you add milk and sugar .There are about 17-19 calories and 1 g of fat in 1 ounce of milk. There are about 7 to 9 calories in 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar. In total 37 calories are being consumed.
Studies have been done that show that it suppresses appetite, stimulates the body to produce energy via food digestion via thermogenesis and increases the excretion of urine but these have been shown to be temporary and have have not produced any significant weight loss or reduce body fat.

Coffee in moderation which is 1 cup, has its benefits but the average person consumes 2 to 3 cups per day and does this at great risk. The caffeine in coffee produces an effect similar to a sugar rush. It produces a temporary high but then you feel the after effects.These include

Nervousness
sleeplessness
short temper
increased blood pressure
acne
caffeine dependency

WATER IN ITS PURE FORM IS A BETTER OPTION

A few of my friends have told me that coffee gives them a boost of energy. TRY DRINKING 3 GLASSES OF water when you feel tired . This increases circulation and within 15 to 20 minutes you begin to feel less tired.
IT ALSO-

Suppresses the appetite- A study done found that people who drank 1 to 2 glasses of water before their meal consumes about 75 less calories than those who did not.
Reduces cholesterol
Tones muscles
Cleanses and removes waste from the body
Helps the liver and other vital organs such as the pancreas to function more efficiently

SO TRY IT
Drink 8 glasses of water everyday and see the long term benefits !

WEIGHT LOSS

2012-12-30T11:35:00.000-08:00

EXERCISES

TIP# 5

In my country we have two seasons the dry and rainy season. Around this time people are hitting the gym after packing on the pounds during Christmas. For the next several days I will be giving some loose weight tips that have allowed me to be able to maintain AVERAGE WEIGHT AND KEEP HEALTHY without much difficulty. 1/2 of my family is overweight the other 1/4 is on their way to being overweight.

WALK
HUH! YES WALK

I would take a taxi to go down a hill. Some may call this laziness but after a long day at work and now classes added to my schedule, that car lift was the best thing, or so I thought. What I realized is that when I walked or increased my level of activity during the day I may feel tired at first but I slept and my food digested better.
WHAT HAPPENS IS THAT exercise increases your heart rate therefore oxygen and blood flow increases . More blood is carried to different organs. This aids in digestion and keeps intestines and muscles healthy.
Walking has a low impact on joints when compared to other types of excercise.

THE BENEFITS ARE

Trim waistline
Reduce the risk of diabetes
Tones the legs and buttocks
strengthen lungs (more effective when done outdoors)
reduces the look of stretch marks over time
tones skin
Increases the good cholesterol (High density lipoprotein and reduces the bad cholesterol LDL (low density lipoprotein)
weight is maintained

Now even though I may be busy any opportunity I get to walk I take it . For instance instead of talking a taxi up or down the hill I walk or instead of taking the shuttle I walk. My allergic reactions are less severe and I am more calm.
If you do have the time to exercise take a brisk walk for at least 20 minutes in nature. If there is a savannah nearby take a few laps around it . SIMPLE AS THAT.

SO TRY IT!

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS

2012-12-30T11:18:00.001-08:00

GIFT#10

Christmas is 17 days away .

Don't become all flustered when trying to get ideas for gifts. I am here to help. This month I will be giving suggestions for the best gifts for kids and then the top 3 for adults.

My 6-7 year old nieces are very clever they suggested I use their list as a guide so hopefully when my sisters saw the post they will get ideas.

GIFT #10

I found the most adorable PC online .Its called the Peewee PC Computer. Most parents dont want to buy an expensive computer for a child who at that stage plays. There is also the strong possibility that the laptop may fall a few times. This laptop is juice proof, drop proof. Its filled with educational ideas for kids at the primary school level.

There are parental controls so you can monitor what your kid does

NUMBER ONE CANCER

2012-11-17T10:50:00.002-08:00

TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS

WHY DO WE HAVE RELATIONSHIPS?.......SO TAKE A WHILE THINK ABOUT IT

SOME responses I got from others were...

To be in with the crowd
To have friends with benefits
Need someone to talk to
He/She is the only one who understands me
I have no choice in who my friends are IT JUST HAPPENS

Toxic FRIENDSHIP

Do you have a friend who belittles others constantly?
Complains to you or complains out of thin air all the time , whether the sun is shining or it is raining
Do you have a friend who is selfish, wants you to be their constantly but does not do the same for you?
Insults you constantly?

Well I have bad news and good news

The good news is that you DO HAVE a friend WHO is there CONSTANTLY AWWWW!
But the bad news is they are mainly there for themselves and not FOR YOU because a considerate person would not act or do that.

Did you know that a study found that 8 in 10 people endure soul sucking relationships. Friends play a vital role in our physical and emotional well being. A study done by the University of California found that negative friendships lead to inflammation that opens you to cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure
Researchers asked more than 100 healthy young people to keep records of all negative and positive social interactions the ones that had more negative social interactions had a higher level of inflammatory proteins

Toxic FAMILY

Who doesn't have that white picket fence dream. The wonderful husband the beautiful house and children.
A study was done and it found that wives that do not feel loved or are not given enough attention are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer. I saw a programme on talk show where a wife stood up and she said that her husband who she has been married to for 23 years has a PHD is well qualified etc and she wishes that he would nod not be so condescending AND HUG HER SOMETIMES .She was diagnosed with breast cancer about 3 years before.
One of my friends father died from colon cancer last year. Perfectly healthy ate right etc. But his wife would always complain, deliberately do things behind his back and insult him constantly.
It is a fact that stress does lower your immune system.

.REMEMBER WHAT I SAID BEFORE ABOUT CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR ILLNESS TO thrive. Not not only are you allowing that within yourself but also around you .

ASK YOURSELF CAN YOUR MIND AND BODY TAKE SO MUCH?

Toxic BEAUTY

YES we should love ourselves

You are beautiful no matter what they say words cant bring you down ,!!1REALLLY? To what extent?

I spoke to one of my past teachers who is 71 and was diagnosed with stage 2 skin cancer she said that she can remember when she was 16 a teacher used to call her stupid and constantly berate her about why she would blend in with the blackboard at the back of the class. She would bleach her dark skin and wear extra makeup.

Words can have a lasting effect on anyone and may cause insecurities. People watch TV. They see a standard that is unattainable by any means that is set by people who can afford plastic surgery, liposuction etc.

A friend of mine shocked me when she said that she does not want to be seen in pics is ugly, needed to loose 10 pounds even though she is skinny and is always comparing herself to others .SIGH!
The strange thing about it is that she always has the flu and added a recent allergy to her list.

It was very strange because one of my close friends who died of BRAIN CANCER IN SIXTH FORM always had that same view about herself.

Some abuse tanning salons to reach a standard of beauty even though their family has a history of skin cancer

Drink and smoke because it looks cool

Use bleaching creams that contain carcinogens to lighten their skin

The normal advice would be to MAKE a chaNge DUDE !!AS IF IT IS THAT EASY!!.

ITS NOT EASY but if you are not comfortable with yourself who would be comfortable with you?

PERHAPS YOU ARE NOT BEING A TRUE FRIEND TO SOMEONE ELSE

WHEN YOU ARE really READY TO SAY !!!NO OR STOP!!! TO PEOPLE WHO TREAT YOU LESS THAN YOU DESERVE TRUST ME IT WILL BE THE MOST LIBERATING FEELING YOU WILL HAVE THAT WILL PROLONG YOUR LIFE :))

DEADlIEST type of cancer #2 THE KRYPTONITE OF THE PANCREAS

2012-11-03T08:33:00.000-07:00

PANCREATIC CANCER or adenocarcinoma of pancreas

Which Organ in your body today had the task of its life when you drank that cup of soda and gobbled down that SWEET PIE?

Which organ you think first chose to do what no other organ wanted to do when you gobbled down all that chicken today from KFC or POPEYES with all that PROTEIN?

YES FOLKS THE PANCREAS WAS THE SUPERHERO

He lowered the levels of sugar in your blood and produced enzymes that chopped up all that protein into smaller pieces which allowed it to be absorbed easier by enzymes.

Pancreatic cancer falls into 2 categories exocrine and endocrine. Endocrine is where insulin is made and exocrine occurs in the ducts where enzymes are released.

A pancreatic tumor will act as KRYPTONITE AND the superhero you need that is usually up to the task WILL NOT respond as it should. !!

IT causes subtle symptoms such as nausea.Once the tumor grows large enough it will press against nerves.It will metastasize and shed cancer cells into its neighbors which include the lymph nodes.

It is a SILENT KILLER. When the cancer is discovered IT IS USUALLY AT AN ADVANCED STAGE .

SO doesnt your pancreas deserve an award that would make its life easier?
Pancreatic cysts and infections of the pancreas can predispose you to pancreatic cancer but no one factor has been identified.

THIS TYPE OF CANCER HAS THE LOWEST SURVIVAL RATE OF THEM ALL.

Tobacco use, a sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise and obesity.are a No No ! In other words exercise , eat right and stop harmful habits such as smoking particularly if you are over 60.dude.

By choosing to make these small changes you will lower the chance of a future filled with aggressive Chemotherapy, radiation, and the thought that

even if you are one of the 6 % who survive and life is prolonged for five years the cancer can re-emerge once again.

DEADLIEST CANCER #1 WILL BE REVEALED.FEEL FREE TO PLACE COMMENTS BELOW

3rd Deadliest TYPE of CANCER

2012-10-31T08:31:00.000-07:00

3 DEADLIEST CANCER

#5 Lung

#4 Stomach

#3 BRAIN CANCER

A tumour that grows and spreads aggressively is a malignant tumour whereas a tumour that does not is benign.

When someone is told they have brain cancer that means that the tumor is malignant.It is spreading and will eventually take up the space of healthy normal cells. The interesting thing about this type of cancer is that it may have arisen due to cancerous cells form another part of the body that have spread to the brain.

Brain tumors can take months and years to grow.

Some Doctors have suggested changes as a major factor in triggering its symptom but the real cause is unknown.Anything from radiation to environment to smoking could have been a contributor.
The tumors are graded form 1 to 5 and even at a small stage they may appear normal but are malignant and deadly.People have been discovered with tumors in there brains after death so its one of the silent killers.Signs and symptoms may include.

Seizures, weakness, vomiting change in mental capacity , loss of normal vision ,speed impediments of difficulty walking.When these signs and symptoms appear it is usually

as a result of the tumour pressing on other vital parts of the brain.

4 AND 5 DEADLIEST TYPES OF CANCERS

2012-10-22T17:14:00.000-07:00

As I said before in my previous blog on cancer that cancer is a proliferation of the cells due to the creation of an environment that allows this to occur

5 Lung cancer

Take a moment and breath in keep that for 3 seconds then breathe out through your nose. Doesn't that feel good.

Imagine doing this with chest pains, while coughing up sputum or blood.
These are just 2 of the symptoms of lung cancer that has caused over 130,0000 deaths in the USA alone.The risk for developing cancer is i in 17 for women and 1 in 14 for smokers and non-smokers.So while you may be puffing away on that ciggarette due to peer pressure, addiction, or to just LOOK COOL consider this

.YOUR CELLS MAY BE DIVIDING UNCONTROLLABLY faster than they can be degraded.AND YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THAT EASY BREATH of fresh air that YOU TAKE FOR GRANTED every 2-3 seconds.

4 STOMACH CANCER

I picked this type because cancers that go undiagnosed are usually the most deadly .

THEY ARE DIAGNOSED TOO LATE.

We eat late sleep late, smoke drink etc If you see blood in stool and have pains after eating
IT IS TIME TO VI..SIT THE DOCTOR. Which makes this cancer even more deadly is that you cannot point to 1 factor and say that is the cause . Gender, yes gender , race,blood type and even your LOCATION may increase your risk of this type of cancer

DEADLIEST TYPES OF CANCER 2 AND 3 WILL BE DISCUSSED IN THE NEXT POST. Your comments and suggestions are most welcomed.

HEALTHY PEOPLE ASK QUESTIONS

2012-10-15T13:28:00.000-07:00

You often hear your health is your wealth

You also hear prevention is better than cure

You may also say pain is the body's alarm system that

SOMETHING IS WRONG

WELL do you know what is one of the the main reasons for late diagnosis, sicknesses and the progressive illnesses we see today.

PEOPLE DON'T ASK QUESTIONS FOR THEIR OWN WELL BEING.

A colleague of mine knew something was wrong .She was tired all the time and had chest pains. Although she was told for months to call her doctor she did not. She however decided to go to the internet and do some research . According to her the conclusion was that she had breast cancer according to her friends she was a hypochondriac. After months of pain she finally decided to go to the doctor . She did the relevant tests but the results and scans according to the doctor showed nothing wrong.

SO WHY THE PAINS?

She happened to see something familiar on the scans that she saw on Google images and decided to get a second opinion. After the second doctor did the relevant test they realized she had 2nd stage breast cancer.

WHAT IS THE POINT OF THIS STORY (10 TIPS)

#1 You are the patient . No matter how annoyed the doctor is your life is valuable so ASK QUESTIONS

#2# You are the patient . No matter how annoyed the doctor is your life is valuable so ASK QUESTIONS

#3Get another opinion and even a third.

Even if the doctor says that the treatment or the surgery or treatment is the only option available.

#4 CHECK THE CREDENTIALS OF YOUR DOCTOR. Do a background check. Is he/she approved by the medical board?Has their license been revoked in the past?

#5 Ask your physician to explain what she/he sees and make sure you understand.

#6 Keep copies of your results. IT IS YOUR RIGHT

#7 !!!!!!!KNOW THE SIDE EFFECTS OF YOUR MEDICATION!!!!!
A close relative of mine used an inhaler on several occasions but could never understand why their hands would shake and their vision would be blurry. Even the doctor could not give an answer. SIGH! Only after reading and doing research he realized that those were side effects of his medication.
It is important to talk with your physician to see what the best options are for you.

#8 DO not use unapproved illegal treatment options. They are illegal for a reason.

#9 Check the labels ON MEDICATIONS and read them CAREFULLY

#10 Try alternative treatments such as herbs for example, !!!BUT!!! in the right dosage and under the advice and care of a physician. There are certified treatment specialist in this area.

CANCER

2012-10-06T16:25:00.003-07:00

THE BIG C -CANCER

I have been asked many times to define what cancer is and what causes it .To help my readers understand I will draw an analogy.

Imagine you have a spotless white kitchen not a cobweb not even a speck of dust but you know if you drop anything on the floor obviously it would not be as pristine and as clean . So to keep it clean you mop and sweep everyday and use the right type of cleaners. One day you decide to eat snacks in your kitchen and you drop crumbs . This practice continues for a while and you don't clean as you should you neglect to cobweb. Eventually instead of one ant and no cobwebs you see several ants cobwebs in your kitchen.

This analogy may seem strange but it helped a 12 year old to understand

Likewise the kitchen is our body. The anti tumor or suppressor gene which is part of the immune response is represented by the mop, broom and bleach which is used to keep the kitchen clean .We go into the kitchen eat, drop crumbs neglect to clean. likewise when we drink excessive alcohol, drink, smoke etc we get cobwebs and ants which means that gene which is supposed to protect a cell from one step on the path to cancer does not work as it should. Therefore, our cells like the ants multiply because we have created the perfect environment for them to flourish.This leads to tumors and other types of cancers.

Now that you have the overall picture I will give a scientific definition

The oxford dictionary defines it as "the disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body"(Oxford Dictionary 2012)

Cancer is not only caused by our lifestyle choices. Other causes include

Environmental factors such as pollution
Chemical factors
Some Scientists have even found that it may be genetic also

There are several preventative measures

Diet eat more vegetables and fresh fruits .
Instead of reaching for that favorite snack choose a fruit instead sometimes.
Drink water! It flushes your system and gets rid of waste.
The relationship between the amount of water and cancer of the bladder was studied in the New England Journal of Medicine.people who drank less than 5 cups have a higher risk of bladder cancer than people who drank between 10.4-10.6 cups of water or fluid each day.
Excessive alcohol and smoking WILL affect your liver and other organs.

My neighbour always said take a drink for the ticker. He appeared the fittest and was always exercising . His life was cut short by a sudden heart attack. When the autopsy was done they realised if he did not die of the heart attack he would eventually die of cancer of the liver.

The main point is to make sure our immune system is not weakened by what we can control such as our lifestyles choices.

Health awareness month

2012-10-05T19:33:00.000-07:00

THIS IS HEALTH MONTH

This month the focus will be on preventative health different and new types of cancers and how lifestyle choices can predispose us to such diseases.

Looking forward to writing for you.

ENHANCE BLOG WITH GOOGLE PLUS

2012-09-28T17:02:00.000-07:00

Google plus allows you to interact with fellow bloggers. If you are a first time blogger google + is a good option.

Log into your blogger account
You will see the dashboard
Click on the downward Facing arrow next to the view blog box
You will see different options click on Google plus(Google +)
Click on upgrade to Google+
Fill out your name, gender and birthday
Select whether you want Google to use your personal information
In the mobile section next to the sign up form to the bottom select upgrade
You can follow people by adding them to your circle. You will see their posts which appear on your public profile
Click continue
Fill out the form and add the information you want to add including a photo
Click finish. You have created your profile which you can always go back and modify
Click switch
At this point you can choose to add blogs or skip that for now
To see how your Google plus profile look type in Google plus in your browser
Click on Google plus
And there you have your Google plus page
To add people to your circles click on circles which is in the menu at the left hand side of the page
You can search for friend of anyone you want to add to you circle which you may create or use the circle names already provided by Google
None of the people can see the name of the circle they were added into but they will be notified that they were added to a circle.
Click on home which is on the side panel as well
Now you can comment on the posts of the people you added.Good Luck :)

24 STEPS TO CREATE A NEW BLOG

2012-09-21T16:55:00.000-07:00

Go to google.com
Type in Blogger. com in the Google search engine You will then see a link that says Blogger: Create your free Blog.
Click on the link which will take you to a page where you will be required to log in with your Gmail account. If you don’t have a Gmail account you will need to create one using the sign up button at the top right hand corner. After you create your Gmail account you can then log in.
If you already have a Gmail account continue to step 5
Select "sign up"
Enter the information.. Make sure your username is well thought out and is a reflection of the direction the blog wants you to take. The email address you sign up with is where all your blog alerts and messages will be sent to.
After filling in the information click next step you may be taken to a page which requires voice verification enter your phone number.
A call will be recieved. Enter the number you hear and press enter. The process of signing up is finished
Now that you have an account when you click enter in step 8 above you will be directed to a site where you will then be required to log in again
Click on the back to blogger button
Log in with the username and password you used to create your account
You have the option of entering a phone number or entering an alternative email account which will be used to send your password in case you forget it. Choose 1 or both.
You will then be taken to your email address
To go to your blog go to www.blogger.com
Confirm your profile. For now choose the option TO create a limited blogger profile .You can always come back later and set up your Google plus Profile
Choose a display name that visitors will see when they visit.
Select continue to blogge
You will then see a page where you have the option of adding blogs to your reading list .This can be done later
For now click on the new blog button
You can chose to enter the nane of your blog now.
Enter your new blog custom url which may be added after. If you want to be seen on search engines by people who search for you it may be a good idea particularly if you want to start blogging right away to enter it now.
Choose a template which may be changed or customised later
Click create blog
You will then have the option of viewing your blog or to start blogging right away by clicking on the pencil icon

Now you have your own blog to post whatever interest you.

The next topic will be blog design

If you have any comments or question feel free to place your comments below.

ENHANCE YOUR BLOG WITH GADGETS

2012-09-16T11:21:00.001-07:00

ENHANCE YOUR BLOG WITH GADGETS

The direction and theme of your blog should determine which gadgets you use. For example, if your blog is about health you may not want to post up an Amazon gadget that plays rap music. Whatever gadget you place must enhance the theme of your blog.

Log into your blog. You will be taken to the dashboard
Select the down arrow button next to the view blog tab
Select layout
On your own personal layout you will see a space with a link that says add a gadget
Select add a gadget
Choose a gadget that suits your blog
In my opinion the basics contain gadgets you may used if your blog is new such as follow by email, search box etc.
For the technologically sound bloggers editing your template may be easy but for other newbies like myself I like to use HTML/JavaScript to edit the template. It is easier and any changes can be undone by just deleting the gadget.
If you choose to add codes from other sites select “Add your own. Use the code provided by the third party site.Copy it correctly or it would not work.
After you add your gadget you can move it from any position by using the placeholder which would appear when the mouse is placed over the gadget box
After changes have been made remember to save them by clicking on the save arrangement tab box above the template next to the preview tab

DESIGN YOR BLOG in 20 SIMPLE steps

2012-09-14T14:15:00.004-07:00

HOW TO DESIGN YOUR BLOG

Sign into your blog .You will then see your dashboard which contains tabs which allow you to view your blog, the number or post or create new posts
Click on the view blog button
Click on design at the top right hand corner
At the left hand side you will see a list of tabs which include overview comments and templates
Click on templates
Select a template that suites you. You have various choices such as simple, dynamic and many others
After choosing a template you have the option of customising your template
When you click on the template changes will be automatically done
Before you click below each template you will see Apply to blog or customise
Click on customise
You will be taken to a new page. At the left side you will see the background, adjust widths, layout and advanced tabs.
Click on background
Here you can see the new colour scheme if you choose to change it in preview form .If you wish to change it click apply to blog at the top right hand screen
Click on adjust widths. You have the option of increasing or decreasing the width of your post or side bars,
Remember to save your changes by clicking apply to blog if you choose to do so
The layout of the blog gives you the option of placing side bars or not and changing the layout of the footer or how the bottom of the page will look
Save your changes
Advanced allows you to change colour of post, text and backgrounds that suits your blog
Add CSS allows you to have a custom style BUT will override or replace ANY changes you have made to the template. It involves editing template codes .
At the top right hand corner click view blog.And that’s it all your changes have been made

THE NEXT TOPIC IS Blog template and adding gadgets if you have any comments email me or place them in the comment block

HELP FOR NEWBIE BLOGGERS

2012-08-26T15:02:00.000-07:00

I was soooo confused when I started this blog a couple weeks ago. From how to set up certain layouts to how to get viewers etc. I SYMPATHISE WITH MY FELLOW NEWBIES. Therefore I will be sharing whatever I learned in detailed to HELP YOU

7 TIPS TO SLEEP BETTER

2012-08-20T14:49:00.000-07:00

7 TIPS TO SLEEP BETTER

GET A GOOD MATTRESS

When buying a mattress focus more on quality rather than quantity. Having a more expensive or top rated mattress doesn't mean it is right for you. There are sensitive blood vessels and capillaries running along your back therefore having a mattress that supports you is most important. If you suffer with back pain, search for a mattress that is not too hard or too soft. If you sit at an office desk all day this also might be a best choice. Ensure that when you lie down you are not sinking as this puts pressure on your neck, shoulders and lower back.

EXERCISE

I am not saying to go RUN A MARATHON BUT IF YOU JOB REQUIRES YOU TO BE at a desk all day you may need to have an exercise regiment that suits you. If you have a health condition make sure to consult with your doctor. Exercise should not be forced or mandatory. It should be enjoyable. Take a walk or jog in a park, do stretches in the morning and in the afternoon or spend 5 minutes on the treadmill AS SIMPLE AS THAT. Exercise takes your mind away from daily stress and problems. TRUST ME YOU WILL SLEEP BETTER AND FEEL BETTER.

CHANGE YOUR POSITION

Each person has a favourite sleeping position.
Some sleep on their back
Some sleep on their side

Some sleep with their legs or hands crossed.

Sleeping positions reveal a lot about a person for example, sleeping under the sheets may indicate you feel overwhelmed and need your space . The 'lovers hug as it is called" is described as where the man is on his back and the woman's head is on his shoulder with his arm around her. This indicates how much that person cares and is protective of you.

Changing your position could also help with breathing problems . Sleeping in an upright position has helped people with sleep apnea to breathe better.

REGULATE YOUR SLEEP HOURS

If you are a student like me this may be difficult. If you are able to have set times for sleep, maintain it. If you have to study late at night have set times for study after a while the sleep regulators in your brain would become adjusted to the new system. For the first week you may wake up tired but eventually you will feel as though you had a full night rest.

USE A PILLOW

My cousing would often complain of back pains but it was only when she stayed overnight I realised why. She would sleep without any head support . Her spine would not be aligned or elevated in a proper position as a result she would toss, turn and not TO MENTION SNORE!

A pillow suited to your comfort level can be used not only for elevation. It can also be used to support other parts of your body while you sleep.
Placing pillow between your legs adds support to your hips and may help with stomach cramps. Placing a pillow under your legs adds support to your spine while allowing the buttocks to be in that natural cradling positing.

DEAL WITH ISSUES

As I said in my previous blog post, dont go to bed mad. Stress or unresloved issues can keep you tossing and turning. Try listening to soothing nusic before bed.which would cause the brain to release a hormone called serotonin and decrease the levels of adrenalin which helps you to relax. Nurses have found that playing soothing music before bed helped patients with sleep disorders to relax and fall asleep faster.

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANY SLEEP MEDICATION

DO NOT TAKE unprescribed medication
DO NOT TAKE drugs not approved by the FDA
If you are taking herbal teas and supplements ensure that they are in the prescribed quantities
TRY safe non-invasive methods first that have a GOOD TRACK RECORD of working for others.One way to identify this is to look at the testimonials below the advertised products

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SLEEP APNEA IS NO JOKING MATTER

2012-08-16T20:06:00.000-07:00

SLEEP APNEA

Are you 1 of the 18 million Americans who awake in the morning and complain of tiredness. Do you awake in the middle of he night desperate for air or clutching your throat while begging for air? Then you may be suffering from sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea is abnormal recurring periods in which breathing stops for about 10 seconds due to blockage of the airway as a result of disruption of the respiratory center. These events may be accompanied by shallow breathing in which the individuals oxygen levels would drop below normal. It affects both adults and children and may occur as many as many as 90 to 100 times per hour

Signs and symptoms include

Dry throat upon waking
Loud snoring
Shallow breathing followed by a sudden snort
waking up gasping for air
Fatigue
Mood changes
Tiredness
Headaches
Insomnia
Waking often during the night
Decreased interest in acivities
Temporary memory loss

There are 3 Types of Sleep apnea

The first type is obstrucive sleep apnea in which due to lack of or weak muscle tone the walls to the back of the throat which have soft and delicate tissue relaxes. This may be seen more in obese and less active individuals
The second type is

Central Sleep apnea. . There are 4 muscles that control breathing the

The Abdominal
Diaphram
The Accessory muscles
The intercostal

The brain which monitors respiration, would normally send signals to these 4 muscles but in the case of central sleep apnea it stops sending signals temporarily.Carbon dioxide levels increase and oxygen levels decrease. The snorting and fast breathing that is seen after the episode is the bod'y s way of trying to get rid of respiratory waste such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide that may have built up.

3.The third type is a mixture of both obstructive and central sleep apnea

It is linked to

Sleepineess , lack of focus and poor concentraion which is blamed for many accidents each year
May trigger epileptic episodes
Enlarged heart and heart disease

Diagnosis

medical and family histories
physical exam
sleep sudy results

Treatment

If it is detected early in children it may be recommended that the enlarged tonsils be taken out

Lifestyle changes include exercising, quiting smoking and drinking

CPAP - continuous positive airway pressure which maintains a continuous flow of air
EPAP- which is expiratory positive airway pressure in which single devices are placed over each nostril before going to sleep .It may be an option for those who find CPAP uncomforable

There are apnea treatment guides.

The last option is surgery which would widen the airway. Usually done by an ear nose and throat specialist or E.N.T.

If you want more information on other treatment options feel free to email me at blueskytracey@gmail.com

BAD HABITS BEFORE BED

2012-08-14T14:21:00.000-07:00

Author:Blueskytracey

Are you or this in the morning

I'M DEPRESSED AND HAD A BAD DAY SO... YUM YUM CHOCOLATE

Eating before bedtime is generally seen as unhealthy but the problem is not what you eat but how you do it. Eating sugary or salty snacks just before bedtime causes the brain to work overtime leading to that uncanny feeling of fatigue in the morning. If you are saddened or feeling a little depressed by your day.TRY THESE TECHNIQUES

For those tough days think about something good in your life. If you love watching movies try watching a comedy. If you are like me and eating chocolate or another snack calms you don't eat a portion that is bigger than half your fist. You can also try teas. I found this recipe book "green teas" while studying for exams . I tried two of the recipes and they really helped.

I HAVE NOT EATEN ALL DAY SO DINNER IS A COMBO OF BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

As a working student finding time to eat with my schedule was hard . I may pick up an energy bar in between classes before I'm off to my job. I often would regret this since at the end of the my day my empty, gas filled stomach would drive me to eat a hefty meal before bed. I would toss and turn all night and wake up at 5 feeling "crummy'' I now realise that wasn't the smartest thing to do.
When a large meal is eaten before bed, the brain goes in "overdrive". The heart has to pump more blood leading to increased blood pressure. Essentially the tossing and turning is the brain's way of telling you

''please don't eat so much so late"Try eating at least 2-3 hours before you go to sleep.

I AM ON A DIET SO... SO I CANT EAT

Any diet system that requires you to starve yourself to loose weight is robbing you big time. I will tell you a secret. When you starve yourself your body"s natural response is to switch from using glucose as its primary source of energy to using something called ketone bodies. These are produced in the breakdown of fats in the body.When you begin to eat again they are excreted in the urine since they are no longer needed. The mistake people make is to starve and then eat a huge meal.What this does is that it changes your normal metabolism. The body replaces what you lost and then STORES, STORES, STORES excess energy in the form of fat causing you to put on weight. STARVING YOURSELF WILL DO AS MUCH DAMAGE AS OVEREATING. You likewise would be tossing and turning. If you do come home late at night, eat a small portion of a meal relax for about a half an hour and just in case you fall asleep, sleep in an upright position

THE SAYING "DON'T GO TO BED MAD '' or 'WITH ISSUES''

YES!.if you want to sleep and wake up well rested you may have to suck it up and deal with worrisome issues before bed. If your are married that may be tricky but if some resolution could be found before you and your spouse goes to sleep WORK ON IT.

"I SYMPATHISE WITH THE PARENTS"

'ROCK A BYE BABY ''... MY BABY KEEPS ME UP ALL NIGHT
I have looked after all of my nephews and nieces at one point or the other and AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH is the response. Babies are cute and precious but require all of your attention it does not matter whether you sleep ITS ALL ABOUT THEM. If you have a newborn there are a couple of things you can do. Firstly, try regularising their feeding time. By regulating feeding time you can schedule your sleep time around theirs more comfortably.Try carrying them for evening walks. On the other hand if your kids have been spoiled like my nephews and nieces :) and its a hot day try giving them a cool bath before bed. You can also try help programmes that are out there but make sure the product is certified and the company is reliable .Two such products are sleep sound music or magic lullabies.

If you want more information feel free to email me at blueskytracey@gmail.com

Tommorow I will deal with SLEEP APNEA
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