New Viruses Wreak Havoc

Uh oh, just when we think we are in the clear, other viruses pop up and threaten our health. There is a new corona virus and a new bird flu strain (H7N9) going around. At present, it is mainly wreaking havoc in the Middle East and China, but the first already made it to France and both will probably spread quickly throughout the rest of the world.

The corona virus is a respiratory infection and so far only those who came in close contact with the victim were infected. It is not quite certain yet how the new bird flu is spread, because not much poultry has been tested positive or got sick. It appears to be silent but deadly; 31 people have already died from it.

The recommendations are not to travel to the above mentioned areas and to disinfect the hands regularly either by washing with water and soap or by using hand-sanitizer. Since there is so little known about how they are spread, the severe disease they can cause, and no cure has been found yet, you would do well to heed the warnings.

Words galore are spoken trying to help take precautions and arm against danger. In many cases, those warnings and wise words fall on deaf ears and the consequences are very unpleasant, hurtful, or worse. It doesn't have to be that way; embrace God, heed His words of wisdom, follow His guidance and leadership and save your life!

Colossians 1:28
Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Tasty Creations

I have been quite inventive and pretty successful coming up with foods and snacks which are low in sodium and sugar-free. My breakfast biscuit for instance beats any of those bought at fast food chains where the calories are concerned and my loved ones claim it even does taste-wise.

The same goes for sandwiches, spaghetti-sauce, different kinds of meat, and many desserts. No one has to go hungry in our home and if they do then it is by their own choosing, because I ensure there is always plenty up for grabs so to speak.

My husband has suggested on several occasions to start our own food franchise. He is convinced we would do well, taking the health-trend that is going on at present in account. I have my doubts and should we ever decide to turn this idea into reality than I would like to test the waters first.

My preference would be to tour around the country with one of those customized food carts. We could either lease or buy one and gather people's opinion before finding a permanent location and opening up a restaurant.

We wouldn't need to go far for an excellent, fully equipped kitchen on wheels, because for great Food Trucks Florida is right around the corner. I still would need some more convincing selling my food though and I think I would rather enjoy writing a cook book someday.

That way, everyone could serve and enjoy my creations!

The Similarity Between Colors And Medications

I have been rather busy redecorating these past couple of days. Our oldest is tackling almost every room in her house and making it her own by spackling, taping, painting, and decorating. Since this is such a major endeavor I offered to help her and that works out great; I don't like all the prep works and she does. She doesn't like to paint and I love it.

We are making major strides towards the goal and already finished the kitchen and guest bathroom, but still have several rooms to go. It is incredible seeing how a different wall color brings a room to life and takes it from bland and cold to warm and inviting. This may sound odd to you, but it occurred to me how medications and colors have so much in common.

Just like colors, there are medications that simply don't work. Then there is the general group of colors that are doing okay, just like many drug which do the trick curing a condition or making it more bearable. And then there is that particular medication, or color in this case, which is just perfect.

Every person is different and what works for one, may not work for another. The right drug can take your body from achy and fatigued to energetic and lively and I know that from experience. It may take a while to find the medication that is just right, but it is worth it; it makes all the difference in the world.

It is more than worth it being and giving a testimony of what a difference God makes in our lives. We need to do that every chance we get, because you never know when it will have an impact. When it does, it will make all the difference in that person's life!

Psalm 24:5
He shall receive blessing from the Lord, And righteousness from the God of his salvation.

Possible New Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

Not too long ago I came across an article which talked about new discoveries pertaining to Type 2 diabetes. Those new discoveries have the potential to substantially eliminate the need for frequent insulin injections. The number of injections could decrease from several times daily to once weekly and maybe even to once a month or per year.

For those of you who are suffering from this disease; don't get all over-excited. The findings may thus far have yielded excellent results in mice, but haven't been tested on people yet and many have their doubts it will work. It is reason enough though for the scientists to continue the study and research.

It is all based on and around a hormone called 'betatrophin' which prods an increase in cells responsible for making insulin. A similar hormone naturally occurs in the human body where the beta cells tasked with the production of insulin can be found in the pancreas. Increasing the amount of these cells might eventually equate in less insulin shots.

The study and research are still in an early stage, but the results so far look very promising. We will have to wait and see how it all works out, but the hopes are high and the doors for finding better treatments for Type 2 diabetes are wide open.

We can do more then just hope; we can pray and ask God and have the assurance that when it is in His permissive will, it will come to pass!

1 John 5:14-15
Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.

The Benjamin Dash For Cash

We all have a cause we are passionate about and no matter what that cause may be some don't hesitate to go out of their way to bring it to other people's attention or to support it. When you fall under that category then you will have the opportunity to do so towards the end of this year.

On November 2nd of 2013, the 1st Annual Obstacle Course Miami, also called the 1st Annual Miami Dash, will take place and offers anyone of the age of 18 and older the chance to win cash which they can either keep or donate.

It may sound simple and easy, but you have to be fit enough to run a 5 kilometer (3.6 miles) obstacle course and overcome many fun and unique, but physically challenging obstacles. The Benjamin Dash is most certainly not for the faint of heart, but there still is time to train for it.

The goal is to grab as many flags as possible. Each flag represents a certain amount of money, but once you laid your hands on one you are by no means scot-free. On the contrary; that is where you have to start watching out for the so called charity warriors who will try anything to deprive you of your trophy.

It is a great event for the entire family with all kinds of raffles, live entertainment and activities during and after the race. The main thing is though that it is all for a good cause!

Did You Know.....

That it is best to take off your shoes before you enter your home? Shoes you wore outside can track in pollen and other allergy-triggering contaminants. If you don't want to leave them at the door then carry them in and take them directly to their place of storage.

Once home and ready to enjoy supper, don't eat it while watching TV. Watching TV and eating at the same time is distracting and you will eat more and faster. You may want to expand your view concerning all that is going on in the world, but you sure don't want to expand your waistline as well while doing so.

When it finally is time to go to bed, but you would like to dedicate some time to reading before examining your eyelids from the inside then make sure the light falls onto your reading material and as little as possible on you. The darkness surrounding you will give room to your brain and body to ease into sleep mode.

Once ready to catch some Zs don't cover up under several layers of blankets. It so turns out that a lower body temperature increases drowsiness which results in falling asleep faster. You can speed up the process and let the excessive body heat escape by exposing your hands and feet to the cooler night air.

One other thing you shouldn't overlook is to go over the day, count all the many blessings and be thankful for them. Ask God for what you need and seek His guidance and leadership in all. He will answer, show, and open doors!

Isaiah 28:29
This also comes from the Lord of hosts, Who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance.

The Best Place

Talking about germs, you may not expect them to be so prominently present in places we use daily. Did you know for instance that your kitchen sink is crowded with germs and not a good place to put your fruit and vegetables in before you wash it?

Another thing to keep in mind is to ensure your leftovers are thoroughly cooled off before you place them in the fridge. If they are too hot or still warm it could lead to food poisoning. It is perfectly safe to leave them on the counter for about an hour after they are cooked.

Keeping your toothbrush in the bathroom is not a good idea either. Flushing the toilet slings many germs into the air and those will settle down on anything in their vicinity, including your toothbrush. The best way to prevent that is to keep your toothbrush in a special case or behind the doors of the medicine cabinet.

Speaking of which; although the name indicates otherwise, the medicine cabinet is not a good place to keep all your medications. The high temperatures and humidity can decrease their strength, make them go bad before their expiration date, and some can even become toxic.

A cool, dry, place or well-closing containers are much better. When you keep them in the kitchen cabinets, ensure they are not stored near appliances that generate heat and/or humidity and remember safety; keep them out of the reach of the little ones.

Don't keep God's word out of those little ones' reach though, but grab every chance and opportunity to teach them and lead them to the Lord. It is the best place anyone can be in!

Psalm 34:11
Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Finding Help

I am always baffled by the huge amounts of money charged by hospitals and healthcare providers for their services. I can totally understand that people wouldn't be able to come up with the co-pays, in which case a debt is easily and quickly accumulated.

Procedures, doctor visits, tests, medications, etcetera; they are all needed to maintain or get back to a good health. You simply can't let that go and even postponing until you are in a better financial shape could result in finding yourself in a much worse physical shape.

Once you are in debt, it is often very hard and it can take a long time before you get out from under it. What usually doesn't take long are all those annoying phone calls from collection agencies putting more pressure on you. That is literally and figuratively speaking not a healthy situation.

If you find yourself in those circumstances then it would be wise to discuss your options with a Bankruptcy Lawyer Flint MI. It could turn out that declaring bankruptcy has more benefits and advantages in comparison to debt consolidation.

You won't know until you discuss all the possibilities with the lawyer and get answers to all the questions you may have. It can't hurt to engage the services of professionals; it can only help!