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The Isolation-Depression link!

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

It is a fact of life that if we do not bond with other people we often get depressed. Depressed individuals are usually not interested, and do not “feel like” being with other people, thus isolating themselves. A cascade of events follow, isolated individual, less bonding takes place, less activity less people interaction, depression increases and it perpetuates a vicious circle. You must get out of the vicious circle. Isolation is not the solution to anything, unless you have TB (tuberculosis) and need to be in isolation to prevent from spreading infection to your community.
If your isolation is causing you to be depressed, reach out, seek help from a recognized therapist, perhaps you might need medication. If you are averse to taking medication, check with your physician see if strenuous exercise will be another option for  you  to get out of your depressed state.

If you notice that you frequently are tired, sleep deprived, attacked by negative thinking, and that you have lost your motivation, and out of nowhere you came up with suicidal thoughts, have lost interest in sex; these elements are going to take you to depression avenue. Help is out there and you must seek it. A research shows that depression is the number eight leading cause of death in the United States of America. It is OK to call for help, you are not alone.

Children are affected by your parenting!

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

No question about it we can enhance positive thought pattern and create deep strong connections. We can start when our children are little, by leaving fingerprints of a good positive bible text such as the one that talks about whatever is true, pure, honorable, right, lovely, whatever of good repute, we should notice its excellence, anything worthy of praise without a doubt, let your mind dwell on these positive and good things.
Our brain’s limbic system is responsible for the process of our sense of smell, it is as a magnificent computer, able to store highly charged emotional memories that have to do with our appetite cycles, sexuality, moods and bonding experiences.
We must protect our children’s brains. Every though we have in our brain sends an electrical signal throughout the brain. Our thoughts have what is called physical properties. These affect every cell in our body. You can attest to this just observe when you have a bad thought, your body reacts to it, I do not have to tell you that you become angry, tense, your heart rate goes up, your palms start to sweat. The opposite is true for happy thoughts, your body reacts to your good thoughts as well. You must help your children train their thoughts to be good thoughts. Help them see bad thoughts as ants at a picnic. You want to get rid of those ants.

Doctor be your best now!

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

After you revitalize yourself, you are in better shape to do what you need to do to be your best this very minute. Get in touch with the things that make your life meaningful, do not be afraid, there are endless possibilities.
You are a person who is concerned with the plight of other people and that, can give you a starting point. God gives you the strength and the concern necessary to meet your goals; you are now  carrying on a plan for  transforming  and  giving hope to others. You are able to see and are faced with lives that are real, the lives of others who are less fortunate . Expand your horizons by reading something new to you, it will make  you a more interesting person, instead of watching 2 hours of TV, decrease that to one  or even less hours of viewing. Spend more time with people, smile more, exercise more,go shopping saving money, get thrifty. When you get your paycheck, pay yourself first, start a budget if you have not already done so.  Traveling is  a great way to learn and be exposed to a plethora of ideas, culture learning, information, inspiration. Your brain learns better when you stimulate it from all angles, visual, audio, kinesis. Make use of your time wisely. Aim to be a better person every morning.

Break the Fast!

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Eat, eat, eat breakfast, it is the best meal of the day! You will find that your energy increases also you will avoid early afternoon hunger. You might develop a routine and a very personal favorite breakfast meal. Choose nutritious foods for your breakfast, such as 1/4 cup of oat bran and 1/4 cup of quick-cooking oatmeal cooked in the microwave with some water for 3 minutes, top it with splenda  or equal. Or if you prefer you may choose 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats, raisins and apple juice.
Slice the banana, add one cup of oats sprinkle raisins and add apple juice to cover , microwave for 90 seconds.

Another idea for breakfast is buckwheat pancakes, have them with fruit, strawberries or peaches, light or sugar free syrup or with maple syrup, or just eat them plain.

If you like mexican food, have some Chilaquiles, cut 1 corn tortilla in squares or triangles or whatever shape you like, fry them with Pam, add some onion to your taste, add 1/4 cup of egg beaters, then top it with a slice of Swiss Cheese, or the cheese of your preference , mild Picante  sauce on the side, 1/4 cup of beans on the side as well.
Start your day with some nutritious vegetarian breakfast, have a little adventure with tofu!
Start a new habit of eating breakfast, even if you have never done it before. It is good for you!