Meditation is a good practice. With the stresses created by taking care of your sick parents, taking a few moments to relax and let you mind "take five" is an awesome help.
Rather than killing yourself and everyone around you, when stress reaches a climax, it is better to take a mental rest rather than have a breakdown. You don't want to go insane and become an axe murderer. (Just kidding but sometimes wierd thoughts do filter through an unguarded mind.)
Meditation is a wonderful method of helping the entire body to relax. Through a system of breathing exercises the body naturally feels the stress being released and for many people it allows them to be much more open and receptive.
Meditation can also aid in helping with memory. When a person feels relaxed the memory seems to function much better. Through the use of breathing and concentration the memory feels alive and vibrant once again.
Remember the last time you forgot someone's name or their birthday? It was probably during a period where you had a great deal on your mind or you were feeling stress. Upon realizing your forgetfulness this generally stirs up even more anxiety which again leads to more memory problems. It's a cycle that some people find themselves constantly in.
By employing some of the techniques of meditation that people have been using for years, you can help open up your mind and memory thus allowing it to function better. It's wonderful to imagine having the ability to recall names, numbers and important dates without having to look for pieces of paper or check a calendar. Instead it would all be there within your memory.
Meditation does not need to be a complicated process. There are simple exercises that anyone can do for a few moments each day that will help boost the memory. The key to using meditation as a memory booster is that it will help build concentration which works hand in hand with developing memory.
Finding a quiet spot is very helpful when you want to meditate. Some people also feel that having essential oils or candles burning adds to the necessary ambiance. If that does help you relax than it's going to beneficial to the entire process including helping you to reenergize your mind. There are also certain scents of oils and candles that are said to be beneficial for memory function.
Meditation can be taught in a class and there are usually classes offered at natural health care facilities and often even at regular gyms. Some of the classes are geared towards helping the memory to function. For a person who feels as though their mind isn't as sharp as it once was, taking one of these classes will benefit them for years to come. Building up a regular routine of meditation to aid in boosting the memory will also build self-esteem. Feeling as though you are on top of your game mentally is a wonderful self-image booster.
For someone who feels less comfortable within a class of people learning meditation, there are many books and manuals that offer substantial information on mediation as a method of empowering the memory. Some offer illustrations of body position and along with descriptions for the breathing exercises. Following the methods outlined daily will open the person up to the benefits of meditation. By using the techniques described they will not only be relaxing their bodies but fueling their memory as well. Having a relaxed and clear mind is one of the most important aspects to having a strong memory.
Saturday, January 28, 2006
"Part Nine Boost Your Memory with Vitamin B - The Miracle Memory Supplement" by Ralph Zuranski
Vitamin B is the "The Miracle Memory Supplement" I have been taking it since the age of 13. Most of my friends are still amazed at the events I remember. Sometimes it is not to their best interests. Fortunately, knowing when to forget a moment in time that was hurtful or embarassing is a good quality.
Taking a multi-vitamin everyday is a great way to supplement one's diet. The various vitamins and minerals supplied add fuel to a healthy body. Some of those vitamins may play an even more important role when it comes to memory.
There have been studies that suggest that if a person has lower levels of some of the B Vitamins that they may be more prone to developing Alzheimer's disease. This is a frightening prospect for most people. The idea of slowly losing the ability to remember small details until it progresses into the inability to remember anything at all. Tests conducted on some individuals who do suffer from Alzheimer's have shown a lack of the B Vitamins in their bodies. Therefore using that knowledge to improve the intake and absorption of the vitamin might slow down the progress of the memory loss and the onset of the ravages of the disease.
Taking a supplement rich in B Vitamins is one approach. There are several supplements available that a person can take daily to boost their Vitamin B intake resulting in a boost to their memory. It's best to consult with a health care professional who is familiar with the effects of Vitamin B on memory. They have the knowledge necessary to recommend a supplement that will provide the memory boosting benefits that the patient most needs.
However, taking a pill isn't the only way to get more Vitamin B into your body. There are certain foods that are rich in B Vitamins and offer the opportunity to boost your memory function in the most natural way. If this is the approach then it's as simple as incorporating specific foods into the diet that work towards building the memory.
Liver is a very good source of Vitamin B but many people have difficulty eating liver. For those that do enjoy it, it provides a nutritious and easy method of helping combat the effects of memory loss with aging. Salmon is another food that is rich in Vitamin B. With all the easy and delicious methods of preparing salmon it can become a staple in anyone's diet.
Developing a common sense approach to using Vitamin B as a supplement to aid in memory function is relatively easy. Depending on your tastes, if the foods rich in Vitamin B aren't appealing, visiting your physician or a health food store and inquiring about a supplement is a wise decision. Although it's not common for individuals to lack Vitamin B within their bodies, it does happen. In fact it occurs more readily in elderly people which might account for the reason behind their feelings of forgetfulness. By asking their physicians about the value of a supplement they might just be taking the first step to a renewed memory.
It can be disheartening to forget small details such as names or birthdays. Having the ability to regain some of the confidence that comes with a strong memory is a way to renew your outlook. Vitamin B is a safe and efficient way to do that.
Taking a multi-vitamin everyday is a great way to supplement one's diet. The various vitamins and minerals supplied add fuel to a healthy body. Some of those vitamins may play an even more important role when it comes to memory.
There have been studies that suggest that if a person has lower levels of some of the B Vitamins that they may be more prone to developing Alzheimer's disease. This is a frightening prospect for most people. The idea of slowly losing the ability to remember small details until it progresses into the inability to remember anything at all. Tests conducted on some individuals who do suffer from Alzheimer's have shown a lack of the B Vitamins in their bodies. Therefore using that knowledge to improve the intake and absorption of the vitamin might slow down the progress of the memory loss and the onset of the ravages of the disease.
Taking a supplement rich in B Vitamins is one approach. There are several supplements available that a person can take daily to boost their Vitamin B intake resulting in a boost to their memory. It's best to consult with a health care professional who is familiar with the effects of Vitamin B on memory. They have the knowledge necessary to recommend a supplement that will provide the memory boosting benefits that the patient most needs.
However, taking a pill isn't the only way to get more Vitamin B into your body. There are certain foods that are rich in B Vitamins and offer the opportunity to boost your memory function in the most natural way. If this is the approach then it's as simple as incorporating specific foods into the diet that work towards building the memory.
Liver is a very good source of Vitamin B but many people have difficulty eating liver. For those that do enjoy it, it provides a nutritious and easy method of helping combat the effects of memory loss with aging. Salmon is another food that is rich in Vitamin B. With all the easy and delicious methods of preparing salmon it can become a staple in anyone's diet.
Developing a common sense approach to using Vitamin B as a supplement to aid in memory function is relatively easy. Depending on your tastes, if the foods rich in Vitamin B aren't appealing, visiting your physician or a health food store and inquiring about a supplement is a wise decision. Although it's not common for individuals to lack Vitamin B within their bodies, it does happen. In fact it occurs more readily in elderly people which might account for the reason behind their feelings of forgetfulness. By asking their physicians about the value of a supplement they might just be taking the first step to a renewed memory.
It can be disheartening to forget small details such as names or birthdays. Having the ability to regain some of the confidence that comes with a strong memory is a way to renew your outlook. Vitamin B is a safe and efficient way to do that.
"Part Eight Boost Your Memory With Exercise Or Die Trying" by Ralph Zuranski
Exercise is no fun, in most cases. The only way I know of exercising for a lifetime is finding an exercise you enjoy. Walking is perhaps the easiest and most rewarding because it does not take more than a pair of shoes, socks and clothes (you don't want to go naked because you will freeze off your you know what).
Exercise is fundamental in maintaining a healthy body. Activities that stimulate the body aid in many areas including keeping our muscles toned, and also in reducing weight. Another substantial benefit to regular physical exercise is that it appears that it aids in boosting the memory.
When we exercise our heart beats at a faster rate. When our hearts beat faster the blood within our bodies flows at a quicker pace. This translates into more blood moving through the brain. This equals improvement in certain brain functions including memory.
That means that by exercising we are improving our skills to remember many things. Often as we age in particular we become a bit forgetful and naturally associate that as a normal part of getting older. However, the same exercise that you do to improve how you feel, can also improve your ability to retain information. That's an incredible bonus.
The type of exercise doesn't appear to be as important as the duration. Getting your heart up to a certain pace and keeping it there for a specific time is essential. Therefore it's wise to choose an activity that you enjoy. Doing something pleasurable helps the time pass quickly and before you know it your memory will have the work-out it needs to stay on track.
Walking outdoors is an inexpensive way to exercise not only your body but your memory as well. A twenty or thirty minute walk several times a week will aid in boosting your memory. It would also be wise to engage in mental exercises as you are walking. Testing yourself on the names of the streets that you regularly pass, becomes a silent game of memory. Once you have the street names mastered you can shift your focus to other elements, perhaps house numbers or colors of the homes. This is a wonderful way to boost your memory in more ways than one all at the same time.
Another relaxing and gentle form of exercise is swimming. Many people enjoy daily swims throughout the entire year. Getting the blood flowing helps in memory function as well as toning the body. Most indoor swimming pools also offer swimming classes that involve aerobics. This is a great method of partaking in exercise. The instructor demonstrates several sequences of moves that the participants mimic. This also is a great memory game. The repetition of the exercises helps embed them in the memory. Soon the swimmer is recalling the moves straight from memory.
Going to a gym is also a great way to work the entire body. There are many pieces of equipment that can be used to increase heart rate and blood flow to the brain. There are also other ways to get a boost to your memory through physical activity that isn't traditionally thought of as exercise. One such method is dancing. By putting on some favorite music, moving the furniture and taking a spin around the floor, your memory is getting the exercise it craves. Movement is essential to memory!
Exercise is fundamental in maintaining a healthy body. Activities that stimulate the body aid in many areas including keeping our muscles toned, and also in reducing weight. Another substantial benefit to regular physical exercise is that it appears that it aids in boosting the memory.
When we exercise our heart beats at a faster rate. When our hearts beat faster the blood within our bodies flows at a quicker pace. This translates into more blood moving through the brain. This equals improvement in certain brain functions including memory.
That means that by exercising we are improving our skills to remember many things. Often as we age in particular we become a bit forgetful and naturally associate that as a normal part of getting older. However, the same exercise that you do to improve how you feel, can also improve your ability to retain information. That's an incredible bonus.
The type of exercise doesn't appear to be as important as the duration. Getting your heart up to a certain pace and keeping it there for a specific time is essential. Therefore it's wise to choose an activity that you enjoy. Doing something pleasurable helps the time pass quickly and before you know it your memory will have the work-out it needs to stay on track.
Walking outdoors is an inexpensive way to exercise not only your body but your memory as well. A twenty or thirty minute walk several times a week will aid in boosting your memory. It would also be wise to engage in mental exercises as you are walking. Testing yourself on the names of the streets that you regularly pass, becomes a silent game of memory. Once you have the street names mastered you can shift your focus to other elements, perhaps house numbers or colors of the homes. This is a wonderful way to boost your memory in more ways than one all at the same time.
Another relaxing and gentle form of exercise is swimming. Many people enjoy daily swims throughout the entire year. Getting the blood flowing helps in memory function as well as toning the body. Most indoor swimming pools also offer swimming classes that involve aerobics. This is a great method of partaking in exercise. The instructor demonstrates several sequences of moves that the participants mimic. This also is a great memory game. The repetition of the exercises helps embed them in the memory. Soon the swimmer is recalling the moves straight from memory.
Going to a gym is also a great way to work the entire body. There are many pieces of equipment that can be used to increase heart rate and blood flow to the brain. There are also other ways to get a boost to your memory through physical activity that isn't traditionally thought of as exercise. One such method is dancing. By putting on some favorite music, moving the furniture and taking a spin around the floor, your memory is getting the exercise it craves. Movement is essential to memory!
"Part Seven Boost Your Memory to Remember People's Names" by Ralph Zuranski
Perhaps the most valuable thing people can learn is how to remeber other people's names. The winners in life learn how to remeber individuals' names early on in life, especially those who make a big difference in their success or failure in life.
Almost everyone has been in a situation where someone's name slips your mind. You have been introduced to them in the past but trying to remember their name is futile. Instead you fumble along, looking for them to hand you a clue. This is an embarrassing situation for not only the person whose memory seems to have taken a mini-vacation, but it's also difficult for the person whose name you forgot. It might make them feel slighted or unimportant.
There are tricks that the average person can employ that will help will boosting the memory and aiding in remembering important things including names. One technique that many people swear by is saying the name out loud once the person has introduced themselves to you. By repeating it you are hearing it again and the name becomes associated in your memory with the person's face. You might also try asking them pointed questions while using their names. For instance, looking directly at them while saying, "What do you do for a living, Lisa?" Or "Do you have any children, Paul?" Again the idea is to use the name in a way that you are hearing it giving your memory an additional opportunity to absorb it.
Studying the person's face and hair when you are first introduced to them can work as well. Most people have something different about them, be it a mole or perhaps a tooth that is slightly askew. If you concentrate on that aspect and then associate it with their name, your memory will bind the two together. For instance, if you are introduced to a woman named Anne who has a mole above her left eye it would be wise to focus on that as you repeat her name silently. Your memory will connect the two and then if you happen to see Anne again the mole above her eye will be the catalyst that jogs you into remembering her name.
If you are faced with a large group of people whose names are all new to you, both of these techniques might prove handy. Most people will not expect someone to recall their names if they are part of a huge crowd. All we need to do is remember back to grade school when the teacher would place the students in rows according to a seating plan. It is almost impossible for any teacher to memorize twenty-five or thirty names within the first few days of school, so having the seating plan affords the teacher the ability to glance at the name that's noted on the plan and associate it with the child's face. As adults we don't have the luxury of a seating plan when we meet people in a business or social setting so it's important to find a technique that gives your memory a boost. If you do that, the next time you come face-to-face with someone you've already been introduced to, you'll remember their name.
Almost everyone has been in a situation where someone's name slips your mind. You have been introduced to them in the past but trying to remember their name is futile. Instead you fumble along, looking for them to hand you a clue. This is an embarrassing situation for not only the person whose memory seems to have taken a mini-vacation, but it's also difficult for the person whose name you forgot. It might make them feel slighted or unimportant.
There are tricks that the average person can employ that will help will boosting the memory and aiding in remembering important things including names. One technique that many people swear by is saying the name out loud once the person has introduced themselves to you. By repeating it you are hearing it again and the name becomes associated in your memory with the person's face. You might also try asking them pointed questions while using their names. For instance, looking directly at them while saying, "What do you do for a living, Lisa?" Or "Do you have any children, Paul?" Again the idea is to use the name in a way that you are hearing it giving your memory an additional opportunity to absorb it.
Studying the person's face and hair when you are first introduced to them can work as well. Most people have something different about them, be it a mole or perhaps a tooth that is slightly askew. If you concentrate on that aspect and then associate it with their name, your memory will bind the two together. For instance, if you are introduced to a woman named Anne who has a mole above her left eye it would be wise to focus on that as you repeat her name silently. Your memory will connect the two and then if you happen to see Anne again the mole above her eye will be the catalyst that jogs you into remembering her name.
If you are faced with a large group of people whose names are all new to you, both of these techniques might prove handy. Most people will not expect someone to recall their names if they are part of a huge crowd. All we need to do is remember back to grade school when the teacher would place the students in rows according to a seating plan. It is almost impossible for any teacher to memorize twenty-five or thirty names within the first few days of school, so having the seating plan affords the teacher the ability to glance at the name that's noted on the plan and associate it with the child's face. As adults we don't have the luxury of a seating plan when we meet people in a business or social setting so it's important to find a technique that gives your memory a boost. If you do that, the next time you come face-to-face with someone you've already been introduced to, you'll remember their name.
"Part Six Boost Boost Your Children or Grandchildren's Memories" by Ralph Zuranski
What a nightmare with all the refined and fast foods. Sometimes you wonder if the children in your life all have ADD. Sugar, drug additives and excess fat seem to befuddle the brightest minds of our kids. It is important to feed our kids the best nutrients we can find. It will payoff big time in years to come. After all, who wants your 50-60 year old kids living with you unless they are taking care of you after some type of catastrophic injury or event.
Every parent and grandparednt wants their children to flourish and succeed. As they begin school many mothers, fathers and grandparents help their children to memorize and recite the alphabet and to learn the sounds that the letters make. These are the beginning memory skills that all children need.
An early method of introducing your child to memory exercises is the games that involve matching pictures or words. A game like this can be purchased very inexpensively and usually entails several small cards with simple pictures on them that children turn over after viewing, remembering where certain images are helps them score points. Even children as small as three or four-years-old can take part and this is a wonderful method of not only boosting their memory, but it gives parents a fantastic opportunity to interact with their child.
As children mature they begin to read. Reading involves not only sounding out the letters, joining them together into words, but many words are simply remembered. Children become familiar with the pattern of letters and the word becomes embedded in their minds. The same method occurs when children learn to count from one to ten. After reciting the numbers over and over again, their memory takes hold and they are able to count, first from one to five and then higher and higher.
Another great technique for both moms, dads and grandma and grandpa is to help their toddlers remember things is to incorporate memory building exercises into everyday activities. This could involve time spent walking outside or playing at the park. Pointing to items such as a tree, a flower or a dog and having the child repeat the word. This helps build up their memory and if it's repeated over and over again, before long the child will blurt out the word from memory when they spot the item.
Television is often a highly debated subject when it comes to its influence on children. However, there are some programs that if a toddler watches while in the company of a parent or care-giver can become fuel for the memory. These types of programs actually make great learning tools. If a child hears a song daily, eventually they will remember the words and chime in, singing along. Even young children can hold this type of information - the lyrics and the tune - in their memories. Depending on the type of programs that you choose for your child, they might boost his or her memory which helps to ready them for when they enter school. Stimulating the brain can start at any age.
Helping children work on the muscle of their memory doesn't stop when they learn to read and write. Often, older children struggle with tests or exams finding it hard to retain all the necessary information. There are steps that a parent can take to aid their older children in readying for examinations. A great method is to encourage the child to read over their notes out loud. Often when we hear information as opposed to just reading it, our memory absorbs it much quicker. Having your child read his or her notes to you and then using that information to quiz them on important points will work towards implanting the information in their memory.
Every parent and grandparednt wants their children to flourish and succeed. As they begin school many mothers, fathers and grandparents help their children to memorize and recite the alphabet and to learn the sounds that the letters make. These are the beginning memory skills that all children need.
An early method of introducing your child to memory exercises is the games that involve matching pictures or words. A game like this can be purchased very inexpensively and usually entails several small cards with simple pictures on them that children turn over after viewing, remembering where certain images are helps them score points. Even children as small as three or four-years-old can take part and this is a wonderful method of not only boosting their memory, but it gives parents a fantastic opportunity to interact with their child.
As children mature they begin to read. Reading involves not only sounding out the letters, joining them together into words, but many words are simply remembered. Children become familiar with the pattern of letters and the word becomes embedded in their minds. The same method occurs when children learn to count from one to ten. After reciting the numbers over and over again, their memory takes hold and they are able to count, first from one to five and then higher and higher.
Another great technique for both moms, dads and grandma and grandpa is to help their toddlers remember things is to incorporate memory building exercises into everyday activities. This could involve time spent walking outside or playing at the park. Pointing to items such as a tree, a flower or a dog and having the child repeat the word. This helps build up their memory and if it's repeated over and over again, before long the child will blurt out the word from memory when they spot the item.
Television is often a highly debated subject when it comes to its influence on children. However, there are some programs that if a toddler watches while in the company of a parent or care-giver can become fuel for the memory. These types of programs actually make great learning tools. If a child hears a song daily, eventually they will remember the words and chime in, singing along. Even young children can hold this type of information - the lyrics and the tune - in their memories. Depending on the type of programs that you choose for your child, they might boost his or her memory which helps to ready them for when they enter school. Stimulating the brain can start at any age.
Helping children work on the muscle of their memory doesn't stop when they learn to read and write. Often, older children struggle with tests or exams finding it hard to retain all the necessary information. There are steps that a parent can take to aid their older children in readying for examinations. A great method is to encourage the child to read over their notes out loud. Often when we hear information as opposed to just reading it, our memory absorbs it much quicker. Having your child read his or her notes to you and then using that information to quiz them on important points will work towards implanting the information in their memory.
"Part Five Boost Your Memory During Menopause Can Help You Save Your Marriage" by Ralph Zuranski
If you are a Babyboomer, you are either going through menopuase or have a spouse that is being tortured by the night sweats, wild mood swings, weight gains due to water retention, and just plain irritability. My wife started menopause the day we got married at the age of 42. After 9 years we finally discovered the solution.
Women can boost their memory power during menopause. It is valuable to remember everything that was said and experienced. Sometimes, my wife felt she was going insane and I was joining her in the journey. It was the hardest 9 years of my life.
As women age their bodies inevitably change. After decades of maturing and living, women find themselves entering menopause. With the end of menstruation, many women experience numerous side effects. Many are nothing more than inconvenience, the dreaded cold and hot spells and the hair loss. However for many women menopause also brings about memory loss and a feeling of forgetfulness. Small details that they once retained with ease now elude them.
This is now the time that many women want to experience the same clarity they had years ago. Finding a way to boost their memory is one way they can control the changes their body is going through. Dealing with daily brain fog is a problem that can be addressed.
An often thought cause of declining memory function in women of menopause age is a lower level of estrogen in the body. As the body nears menopause and prepares to cease monthly menstruation, the estrogen levels that were once strong begin to decline. Many women turn towards conventional medicine that speaks to the benefits of taking an estrogen supplement as a means to ward off the loss of memory that plagues women entering menopause. They are prescribed a daily or weekly dose of estrogen which is designed to replace the estrogen lost through the process of aging. The body absorbs the added supplements and the mind becomes focused and clear again as it was when the woman was younger. The estrogen acting as a booster for the memory this results in the fogginess that was being felt to disappear.
One of the best defenses against a loss of memory for maturing women is exercise. This not only works as a strong stimulant for the brain but it helps to clear the mind. Often when a person is thinking of too many things at once, the brain becomes almost overloaded and just as a cup or bowl becomes full and the liquid seeps out over the edge, so do some details in a memory that is filled to capacity. Menopause often brings about sadness or bouts of depression in women. As women enter a new stage in life they remember their younger years and the promise that those years had. Now looking back they might recall many of the things they didn't accomplish. This can lead to a feeling of sadness or depression which also contributes to reduced memory. By exercising in a moderate way daily or even several times a week, the body responds to that stimulation by helping to relieve the sense of depression, thus working towards feeling as though the memory is back on target.
Being mentally stimulated also helps the menopausal women in many ways. Be it reading a book to their grandchild or playing a friendly game of cards, they are engaging their memories. By keeping focused on using their minds, their memory naturally stays alert. Boosting the memory this way is a great method of keeping the menopausal women as aware as she was decades ago.
Even though the menopausal woman has to accept the many changes that her body is going through, she doesn't have to accept memory changes at all. Boosting her memory is a vitally important step to keeping herself young.
Women can boost their memory power during menopause. It is valuable to remember everything that was said and experienced. Sometimes, my wife felt she was going insane and I was joining her in the journey. It was the hardest 9 years of my life.
As women age their bodies inevitably change. After decades of maturing and living, women find themselves entering menopause. With the end of menstruation, many women experience numerous side effects. Many are nothing more than inconvenience, the dreaded cold and hot spells and the hair loss. However for many women menopause also brings about memory loss and a feeling of forgetfulness. Small details that they once retained with ease now elude them.
This is now the time that many women want to experience the same clarity they had years ago. Finding a way to boost their memory is one way they can control the changes their body is going through. Dealing with daily brain fog is a problem that can be addressed.
An often thought cause of declining memory function in women of menopause age is a lower level of estrogen in the body. As the body nears menopause and prepares to cease monthly menstruation, the estrogen levels that were once strong begin to decline. Many women turn towards conventional medicine that speaks to the benefits of taking an estrogen supplement as a means to ward off the loss of memory that plagues women entering menopause. They are prescribed a daily or weekly dose of estrogen which is designed to replace the estrogen lost through the process of aging. The body absorbs the added supplements and the mind becomes focused and clear again as it was when the woman was younger. The estrogen acting as a booster for the memory this results in the fogginess that was being felt to disappear.
One of the best defenses against a loss of memory for maturing women is exercise. This not only works as a strong stimulant for the brain but it helps to clear the mind. Often when a person is thinking of too many things at once, the brain becomes almost overloaded and just as a cup or bowl becomes full and the liquid seeps out over the edge, so do some details in a memory that is filled to capacity. Menopause often brings about sadness or bouts of depression in women. As women enter a new stage in life they remember their younger years and the promise that those years had. Now looking back they might recall many of the things they didn't accomplish. This can lead to a feeling of sadness or depression which also contributes to reduced memory. By exercising in a moderate way daily or even several times a week, the body responds to that stimulation by helping to relieve the sense of depression, thus working towards feeling as though the memory is back on target.
Being mentally stimulated also helps the menopausal women in many ways. Be it reading a book to their grandchild or playing a friendly game of cards, they are engaging their memories. By keeping focused on using their minds, their memory naturally stays alert. Boosting the memory this way is a great method of keeping the menopausal women as aware as she was decades ago.
Even though the menopausal woman has to accept the many changes that her body is going through, she doesn't have to accept memory changes at all. Boosting her memory is a vitally important step to keeping herself young.
"Part Four Boost Your Memory With Natural Remedies Whenever Possible Because They Are Safer Than Drugs and Work Better" by Ralph Zuranski
There are natural remedies that work to boost your memory. They really help and I have been taking them for many years. Thankfully, I can still remember my name on good days (Only kidding!)
Natural supplements are gaining popularity as they work towards improving many aspects of health and well-being. There are supplements available that aid in memory clarity and have a positive effect on boosting memory. These remedies are derived from substances that occur naturally and have been consumed in one form or another for centuries. Their impact on body functions proven over time and their ability to aid in clearing a cloudy memory are worth investigating.
A bit of research will reveal one supplement that seems to lead the pack when it comes to keeping a person's ability to remember at its highest level. That supplement is Gingko Biloba Extract. The reason that it's thought to have such a significant impact on memory function is that it helps with the flow of blood throughout the body. This of course includes the flow of blood to the brain. Blood contains oxygen and having a steady and constant flow of blood keeps the memory sharp. There are numerous different brand names of supplements that proclaim to be the best source of Gingko Biloba Extract therefore it's up the potential consumer to decide which one is best suited for their needs.
Another supplement that appears to offer benefits in the memory department is rosemary. Rosemary is often thought of as a spice we use when cooking. The effects of it as a herbal supplement are interesting. Rosemary works as a way of stimulating the brain. Keeping the brain stimulated is essential in making certain that memory is working correctly. There are different varieties of supplements that contain rosemary and checking the dosage and strength is always recommended.
Many of the natural remedies that offer benefits in memory function work towards other health goals as well. An example of this is green tea. Green tea is becoming a natural cure for many ailments or conditions. It's thought to have a positive effect on memory function and along with black tea when consumed in moderation seems to help in optimizing a person's ability to remember.
Ginseng also seems related to improved memory function. Ginseng is a herb that is often associated with improving energy and people who are aging swear by its ability to revitalize. If it has this profound effect on other parts of the body it would seem reasonable that it would work as a booster to the mind and the memory. There are several different supplements that can be purchased that contain ginseng and it's important to weight the benefits of the other ingredients when choosing one that is specifically formulated in helping with memory function.
For people who are just beginning to feel the signs of memory loss, possibly because of age or in some cases with the stress of everyday life small details seem to slip the mind, taking a natural supplement can be the ideal solution. They generally offer fewer side effects than traditional medication along with substantial benefits that reach well beyond their memory boosting attributes.
Natural supplements are gaining popularity as they work towards improving many aspects of health and well-being. There are supplements available that aid in memory clarity and have a positive effect on boosting memory. These remedies are derived from substances that occur naturally and have been consumed in one form or another for centuries. Their impact on body functions proven over time and their ability to aid in clearing a cloudy memory are worth investigating.
A bit of research will reveal one supplement that seems to lead the pack when it comes to keeping a person's ability to remember at its highest level. That supplement is Gingko Biloba Extract. The reason that it's thought to have such a significant impact on memory function is that it helps with the flow of blood throughout the body. This of course includes the flow of blood to the brain. Blood contains oxygen and having a steady and constant flow of blood keeps the memory sharp. There are numerous different brand names of supplements that proclaim to be the best source of Gingko Biloba Extract therefore it's up the potential consumer to decide which one is best suited for their needs.
Another supplement that appears to offer benefits in the memory department is rosemary. Rosemary is often thought of as a spice we use when cooking. The effects of it as a herbal supplement are interesting. Rosemary works as a way of stimulating the brain. Keeping the brain stimulated is essential in making certain that memory is working correctly. There are different varieties of supplements that contain rosemary and checking the dosage and strength is always recommended.
Many of the natural remedies that offer benefits in memory function work towards other health goals as well. An example of this is green tea. Green tea is becoming a natural cure for many ailments or conditions. It's thought to have a positive effect on memory function and along with black tea when consumed in moderation seems to help in optimizing a person's ability to remember.
Ginseng also seems related to improved memory function. Ginseng is a herb that is often associated with improving energy and people who are aging swear by its ability to revitalize. If it has this profound effect on other parts of the body it would seem reasonable that it would work as a booster to the mind and the memory. There are several different supplements that can be purchased that contain ginseng and it's important to weight the benefits of the other ingredients when choosing one that is specifically formulated in helping with memory function.
For people who are just beginning to feel the signs of memory loss, possibly because of age or in some cases with the stress of everyday life small details seem to slip the mind, taking a natural supplement can be the ideal solution. They generally offer fewer side effects than traditional medication along with substantial benefits that reach well beyond their memory boosting attributes.
"Part Three Boost Your Memory With Natural Foods When Possible Because They Taste Better and Have More Nutrition" by Ralph Zuranski
There are foods you can eat to boost your memory. It is worth it to feed your parents the same things. Who knows, it might help both you and the people you are caring for.
Being aware of the nutritional value of the foods we eat is obviously essential to a healthy body. Eating the right combination of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats works towards keeping muscles strong and organs functioning the way nature intended.
Our minds are no different and eating foods rich in certain nutrients can help alleviate brain fog and boost our memories back to the place they were when we were younger. It only seems natural that since most of our body is fueled by the healthiest of foods, feeding our minds the same way follows suit.
There has been extensive research done into studying the effects of certain minerals and vitamins in relation to brain function. It's common sense that sugar although a temporary stimulant quickly loses it's luster and although we might feel very vibrant and alive after eating a candy bar, within an hour or two our bodies have become sluggish and less responsive. Our minds and therefore our memories would feel the same high and crashing low if fed a diet of sweets.
Eating sensible is important for boosting your memory. Foods that are rich in antioxidants are said to work in helping memory function. The benefits of antioxidants are often associated with fighting cancer and playing a positive role in certain diseases of the heart. Now with the knowledge that they also work towards improved memory function, having them as a staple in the daily diet seems natural. Some examples of foods readily available that are high in antioxidants include carrots and certain kinds of nuts. Green tea is also an excellent source of antioxidants and its benefits reach well beyond boosting the memory.
Another product that helps with memory function is soy. Eating foods like tofu will provide benefits that help improve memory. Another great source of soy is the soy milks that are available in most food markets. Many are flavored and the taste although not exactly the same as cow's milk is considered appealing to many people. Soy also offers many other benefits to the body and knowing that it can help with boosting your memory is good stimulation for trying it and possibly making it a regular part of your diet.
Most people use oil in some form for cooking and if choosing a specific type of oil can boost your memory it would seem sensible to incorporate it into your everyday cooking. Olive oil is a healthy choice for many reasons including its effects on memory function. Using it to cook or within salad dressing is a healthy way to work towards having less brain cloudiness and improved memory clarity. It's another step towards feeling confident that you are doing everything you can to ensure that your memory stays sharp.
Adjusting one's diet to balance the effects of memory loss seems a perfect solution. With just a small change in the consumption of certain foods anyone can feel as though they are not only eating healthier but also improving their memory.
Being aware of the nutritional value of the foods we eat is obviously essential to a healthy body. Eating the right combination of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats works towards keeping muscles strong and organs functioning the way nature intended.
Our minds are no different and eating foods rich in certain nutrients can help alleviate brain fog and boost our memories back to the place they were when we were younger. It only seems natural that since most of our body is fueled by the healthiest of foods, feeding our minds the same way follows suit.
There has been extensive research done into studying the effects of certain minerals and vitamins in relation to brain function. It's common sense that sugar although a temporary stimulant quickly loses it's luster and although we might feel very vibrant and alive after eating a candy bar, within an hour or two our bodies have become sluggish and less responsive. Our minds and therefore our memories would feel the same high and crashing low if fed a diet of sweets.
Eating sensible is important for boosting your memory. Foods that are rich in antioxidants are said to work in helping memory function. The benefits of antioxidants are often associated with fighting cancer and playing a positive role in certain diseases of the heart. Now with the knowledge that they also work towards improved memory function, having them as a staple in the daily diet seems natural. Some examples of foods readily available that are high in antioxidants include carrots and certain kinds of nuts. Green tea is also an excellent source of antioxidants and its benefits reach well beyond boosting the memory.
Another product that helps with memory function is soy. Eating foods like tofu will provide benefits that help improve memory. Another great source of soy is the soy milks that are available in most food markets. Many are flavored and the taste although not exactly the same as cow's milk is considered appealing to many people. Soy also offers many other benefits to the body and knowing that it can help with boosting your memory is good stimulation for trying it and possibly making it a regular part of your diet.
Most people use oil in some form for cooking and if choosing a specific type of oil can boost your memory it would seem sensible to incorporate it into your everyday cooking. Olive oil is a healthy choice for many reasons including its effects on memory function. Using it to cook or within salad dressing is a healthy way to work towards having less brain cloudiness and improved memory clarity. It's another step towards feeling confident that you are doing everything you can to ensure that your memory stays sharp.
Adjusting one's diet to balance the effects of memory loss seems a perfect solution. With just a small change in the consumption of certain foods anyone can feel as though they are not only eating healthier but also improving their memory.
"Part Two Boost Your Memory With Caffeine From Coffee Or Tea So You Can Remember What To Do When Life Gets Difficult...Every Day!" by Ralph Zuranski
With as much coffee as my parents drink, you would think their memories would be better. I guess once the circulation to the brain decreases, so does the processing power. But, I find that coffee does stimulate my mind in the morning when I have to start working on website projects. I don't know what I would do without a "Good Morning Cup Of Joe!"
There have been a lot of negative reviews of the consequences of consuming coffee, tea or eating chocolate because of the amount of caffeine that these substances contain. There might be a silver lining to the caffeine cloud though and that's how caffeine can play an important role in boosting your memory.
Often we experience short term memory problems. At times it can be whether we turned off the water after we brushed our teeth or if we locked the door before we went to bed. These things can nag at our minds enough that we turn our car around to make certain that we won't be faced with a flood because of running water or we jump out of bed only to find that we did indeed lock the door.
Life is busy and it's easy to forget some of the smaller things that we take for granted. Our minds might have trouble focusing because of a conflict at work or stress at home. This isn't an uncommon occurrence and it happens everyday to people of every age. Losing track of tiny details is common but certainly not something that we need to live with. There are steps that we can take to improve our memory enough that we never have to deal with having our minds filled with those nagging thoughts again.
If you find that you're one of the people who can't put their finger on certain small facts and it has become a frustration for you, it might be time to consider the benefit of caffeine in relation to short term memory.
Caffeine is a stimulant and it works to stimulate not only our hearts but our minds as well. It can give a person the extra boost they need to clear their mind. Many people feel the need to have a cup of coffee each morning so they can focus. The caffeine that is found within the coffee jolts the brain and the memory can retain more information. You probably know someone who says that they can't function until they've had their coffee. It appears that there's more truth in that statement than most of us have ever realized. That first cup of morning coffee gets the memory gears moving in many people.
This can be especially important for many people at work. Having the ability to retain important information is essential for their employment. If they find their memory lacking it could have serious consequences that stretch far beyond some of the minor annoyances that they might experience at home when they forget to do things.
A cup of coffee or tea in the morning might be just the prescription to boost the memory enough that the rest of the day you function at full memory capacity. The same can be said for the lull that many people experience by mid-afternoon. Having a piece of chocolate or a cup of hot chocolate stimulates your memory again and the rest of the day will flow as smoothly as the beginning did.
There have been a lot of negative reviews of the consequences of consuming coffee, tea or eating chocolate because of the amount of caffeine that these substances contain. There might be a silver lining to the caffeine cloud though and that's how caffeine can play an important role in boosting your memory.
Often we experience short term memory problems. At times it can be whether we turned off the water after we brushed our teeth or if we locked the door before we went to bed. These things can nag at our minds enough that we turn our car around to make certain that we won't be faced with a flood because of running water or we jump out of bed only to find that we did indeed lock the door.
Life is busy and it's easy to forget some of the smaller things that we take for granted. Our minds might have trouble focusing because of a conflict at work or stress at home. This isn't an uncommon occurrence and it happens everyday to people of every age. Losing track of tiny details is common but certainly not something that we need to live with. There are steps that we can take to improve our memory enough that we never have to deal with having our minds filled with those nagging thoughts again.
If you find that you're one of the people who can't put their finger on certain small facts and it has become a frustration for you, it might be time to consider the benefit of caffeine in relation to short term memory.
Caffeine is a stimulant and it works to stimulate not only our hearts but our minds as well. It can give a person the extra boost they need to clear their mind. Many people feel the need to have a cup of coffee each morning so they can focus. The caffeine that is found within the coffee jolts the brain and the memory can retain more information. You probably know someone who says that they can't function until they've had their coffee. It appears that there's more truth in that statement than most of us have ever realized. That first cup of morning coffee gets the memory gears moving in many people.
This can be especially important for many people at work. Having the ability to retain important information is essential for their employment. If they find their memory lacking it could have serious consequences that stretch far beyond some of the minor annoyances that they might experience at home when they forget to do things.
A cup of coffee or tea in the morning might be just the prescription to boost the memory enough that the rest of the day you function at full memory capacity. The same can be said for the lull that many people experience by mid-afternoon. Having a piece of chocolate or a cup of hot chocolate stimulates your memory again and the rest of the day will flow as smoothly as the beginning did.
"Part One Boost Your Memory So You Will Remember What Drugs You Parents Need and When" by Ralph Zuranski
As I watch my parent's ability to remember important details, I am convinced we need to start doing everything we can so we don't go down that same road. What a horrible thought that our thoughts are impotent and a waste of time because we cannot even remember what we thought.
As we age we often find that certain parts of our bodies aren't working as well as they once did. One of the most common complaints is in the area of memory. Many people suffer memory loss, or a clouded memory. They can pinpoint major events of their lives but when it comes to the finer details they can't quite put their finger on every point.
This isn't an issue that just affects the elderly. Memory loss can happen to anyone of any age. Life is busy and when we have so much on our minds, some information might slip between the cracks, leaving us frustrated that we aren't as clear-minded as we once were. It can be something as simple as forgetting where we last put the car keys or when a friend's birthday is. If it happens occasionally we may overlook it as just having too much on our minds and therefore it becomes harder to retain all the information we need to. However if it's an ongoing problem it is something we need to address.
Memory loss can be an embarrassing issue and many people hesitate to talk about it with family, with friends and even with their physician. They view it as a sign of aging and because they may not be ready to face being older, they ignore the problem. They assume that it happens to everyone and they just accept it.
There are solutions to the problem of memory loss. Depending on the seriousness of the problem, the remedies can range from exercises to enhance your memory, to natural supplements that help clear the mind or in some cases to traditional prescription medications.
Another approach that works for many people is to use aids in helping them remember important dates or events. Having a method of keeping track of things that involves writing them down when they are fresh in the mind guarantees that you won't forget them, because you can refer back to them. It also serves another purpose, often when we write things down we can visualize the note later. Our mind will pull it back up and before we even refer to the notebook or day planner, we have recalled the name, date or event.
Some people have found it helpful to repeat things out loud. This works to reinforce the information and implant it into the memory. This seems to work especially well for people who have trouble remembering names when they are meeting someone for the first time.
Memory loss is a condition that can affect anyone. By taking a few small steps you can work towards building your memory back up. It's much like the Memory Game that children play when they are small to exercise that part of their mind. The adult version may differ a bit, but the principle is very much the same. Exercising the mind is much like exercising any muscle within your body. If it's not stimulated our memory won't work as well as it once did.
As we age we often find that certain parts of our bodies aren't working as well as they once did. One of the most common complaints is in the area of memory. Many people suffer memory loss, or a clouded memory. They can pinpoint major events of their lives but when it comes to the finer details they can't quite put their finger on every point.
This isn't an issue that just affects the elderly. Memory loss can happen to anyone of any age. Life is busy and when we have so much on our minds, some information might slip between the cracks, leaving us frustrated that we aren't as clear-minded as we once were. It can be something as simple as forgetting where we last put the car keys or when a friend's birthday is. If it happens occasionally we may overlook it as just having too much on our minds and therefore it becomes harder to retain all the information we need to. However if it's an ongoing problem it is something we need to address.
Memory loss can be an embarrassing issue and many people hesitate to talk about it with family, with friends and even with their physician. They view it as a sign of aging and because they may not be ready to face being older, they ignore the problem. They assume that it happens to everyone and they just accept it.
There are solutions to the problem of memory loss. Depending on the seriousness of the problem, the remedies can range from exercises to enhance your memory, to natural supplements that help clear the mind or in some cases to traditional prescription medications.
Another approach that works for many people is to use aids in helping them remember important dates or events. Having a method of keeping track of things that involves writing them down when they are fresh in the mind guarantees that you won't forget them, because you can refer back to them. It also serves another purpose, often when we write things down we can visualize the note later. Our mind will pull it back up and before we even refer to the notebook or day planner, we have recalled the name, date or event.
Some people have found it helpful to repeat things out loud. This works to reinforce the information and implant it into the memory. This seems to work especially well for people who have trouble remembering names when they are meeting someone for the first time.
Memory loss is a condition that can affect anyone. By taking a few small steps you can work towards building your memory back up. It's much like the Memory Game that children play when they are small to exercise that part of their mind. The adult version may differ a bit, but the principle is very much the same. Exercising the mind is much like exercising any muscle within your body. If it's not stimulated our memory won't work as well as it once did.
Monday, January 16, 2006
"Biblical Health Program Part 12" by Ralph Zuranski
Day Six: Physical Life On The Earth
And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air,
and to every thing that creeps upon the earth, wherein there is
life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. Genesis 1: 30
Earth: Clothing Is Very Important
Cooling and warming the body is crucial
Synthetic can have an adverse effect
Natural fibers are very strengthening
Combinations of natural materials and synthetic fibers have a surprising impact
Mixing animal & plant fibers not beneficial
Loose comfortable clothing is more beneficial than tight form fitting clothes
Day Seven: Rest From Labors
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
And, on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested
on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And, God blessed the
seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his
work which God created and made. Genesis 2: 1-3
"Biblical Health Program Part 11" by Ralph Zuranski
Day Six: Physical Life On The Earth
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed,
which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in which
is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. Genesis 1: 29
Food You Are Eating Is Killing You or Making You Healthy
When you eat the same foods every day, they become toxic.
Toxic foods will poison and inflame your intestines.
Allergic foods destroy your health and are a major cause of stress.
Food Toxicity Is The Result of Eating the Same Foods Every Day & Improper Food Combinations
Proper Combinations & Eating Good Quality Food Causes Many Of These Toxic Food Symptoms To Disappear
Antibiotics Are Devastating To The Healthy Bacteria In Colon
Antibiotics kill all the friendly and dangerous bacteria in the body.
When the bacteria die in the colon, the yeast have an open field.
The Candida yeast displace the bacteria and turn into a fungus form.
Leaky Gut Syndrome Is Very Traumatic To All Cells
Nutrients are not absorbed correctly leading to fatigue and bloating.
Large food particles are absorbed causing food sensitivities that cause lung and joint inflammation.
Proteins are damaged that carry minerals throughout the body causing deficiencies.
Gut’s detoxification ability suffers leading to more sensitivities and a potential overload on the liver.
Immune system is compromised so microorganisms flourish.
Yeast and bacteria escape into the blood stream causing severe infections.
Arthritis, lupus, MS etc. begin to appear.
Common Causes of the Leaky Gut Syndrome Are Addictive
Foods high is sugar feed the yeast.
Caffeine from soft drinks and coffee can poison the cells.
Food additives and chemicals have an adverse affect on the cells.
Intolerance to wheat, dairy and eggs can devastate the intestines.
Constipation Found In Sigmoid & Descending Colon
Colon cancer kills more people than breast or prostate cancer.
About 60,000 Americans die from colon-rectal cancer each year.
America has the highest incidence of colon cancer in the world.
Constipation Is The Result Of Poor Diets And No Roughage
Average Americans store between 6-10 pounds of fecal waste.
One cubic inch of Grade A beef has over 1,000 parasite larva.
Fish are the worst with parasites as big as earthworms.
2-3 Regular Bowel Movements A Day Keep Parasites Away
If you are irregular and go only a few times a week, parasites hatch.
They hook onto your colon wall and eat backed up fecal waste.
Some even start eating the tissue of the colon wall.
Colon Diseases and Problems Have Increased Dramatically
Diverticulosis, herniated bowel pockets caused by constipation, has increased, is dangerous.
After age 40, most people have some form of bowel disease.
Up to 50% have polyps.
What Determines If Your Bowel Movements Are Healthy
Healthy people have bowel movements 20-30 minutes after each meal.
Elimination time is 1 minute or less.
No squeezing, straining, grunting, screaming, meditation or prayer.
There are 2-4 movements daily with a soft unformed peanut butter texture.
Natural Ways To Get Your Colon Working Correctly
Exercising regularly excites the muscular contractions in your colon.
Reduce stress and eliminate negative emotions like fear, anger and hate.
Every four months complete an intensive colon-cleansing program.
Natural Ways To Get Your Colon Working Correctly
Drink more pure water, herb teas, diluted fruit and vegetable juices.
Eat more fiber that is found in non-animal food sources.
Eat natural foods like apples, prunes, bananas, figs and dates.
Average Americans Are Very Constipated For Life
The average for Americans is 2-3 bowel movements a week.
This is about 70,000 short during a lifetime of bowel problems.
Coffee drinkers suffer greater constipation when they stop coffee.
Parasites, Worms, Yeast, Fungi & Bacteria Are Eating Us Alive
Flukes and worms from numerous protein sources infest our intestines.
Bacteria and viruses are eating holes in our arteries.
Yeast and fungus are consuming our vital nutrients.
"Biblical Health Program Part 10" by Ralph Zuranski
The First Stage of Adrenal Failure Is “Adrenal Adaptation”
Menstrual problems
Sleep disturbances
Diarrhea
Decrease in sexual arousal
Inability to calm down
Increased serum cholesterol
Severe weight gain or loss
Prostatitis
The Second Stage of Adrenal Failure Is “Adrenal Maladaption”
Male or female hair loss
Bone density decrease
More frequent urination
Lower back pain
Sciatica
Chronic fatigue
Loss of libido
Impotence
Bloating and fluid retention
Constipation
The Third Stage of Adrenal Failure Is “Adrenal Exhaustion ”Fibromyalgia
Chronic non-specific pain
Heart arrhythmia
Severe constipation
Panic attacks or severe anxiety
Bile reflux and digestive problems
Depression and mental frustrations
Memory loss and inability to think
Hypersensitivity to smells, lights and sounds
Difficulty breathing
Inflammation and joint pain
"Biblical Health Program Part 9" by Ralph Zuranski
Constant Stress Is Dangerous and May Kill You Prematurely
Scientists now realize constant stress causes your body to produce too much adrenaline and cortisol.
Causes the adrenals to increase in size.
A steady flood of adrenaline and cortisol causes potentially dangerous and life-threatening problems.
Stress Without Relief Creates Hormonal System Breakdown
The adrenals become exhausted.
Cortisol levels are depleted.
The body goes into forced recuperation.
Sex hormones such as testosterone and progesterone are converted directly into adrenaline and cortisol.
The List Of Symptoms Of Adrenal Malfunctioning Is Scary
Severe Depression
Fibromyalgia
Heart arrhythmia
Increased urine flow
Profuse sweating
Night sweats
Muscle spasms
Migraine headaches
Memory lapses
Stiff neck and shoulders
Asthma
Irritable bowel
Herpes outbreak
Psoriasis
Eczema
Lower back pain and syndrome
Sciatica
Erectile dysfunction
Amenorrhea (No menstrual cycle)
Hot flashes
Hypertension
Skin blotching, rashes and acne
Serious Disease Symptoms Of the Immune System Are Related To Adrenal Abuse
The immune system stops working.
The reproductive system shuts down as the desire for sex disappears.
Growth and cellular repair functions cease to operate correctly.
Recovery time from illness is slowed.
Serious Disease Symptoms Of the Digestive Tract Are Related To Adrenal Abuse
The digestive system freezes up.
The large intestine becomes paralyzed.
The anal sphincter locks closed so wastes are trapped in the colon.
The body’s ability to control inflammation decreases.
Serious Disease Symptoms In the Large Intestine Are Related To Adrenal Exhaustion
Allergic reactions result in the swelling of the intestines.
Celiac Disease and Malabsorption Syndrome become possible.
Parasites viruses, bacteria, yeast and other harmful microorganisms flourish.
Increase calcium mobilization causing osteoporosis or loss of bone density.
"Biblical Health Program Part 8" by Ralph Zuranski
Day Six: Physical Life On The Earth
And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after
their kind, and everything that creeps upon the earth after his kind:
and God saw it was good Genesis 1: 25 And God said, let us make man
in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the
fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle,
and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps
upon the earth. Genesis 1: 26 So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
And God blessed them, Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth,
and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the
fowl of the air and over every living thing… Genesis 1: 27-28
When You Fight Or Run Your Body Changes Dramatically
Blood pressure increases.
Blood surges to the brain, heart, lungs, legs and arms.
Hands and feet became cold and clammy as the blood flooded the large muscles used for running and fighting.
Constant Stimulation Of The “Fight/Flight Response” Is Bad
Family problems are never ending.
Job pressures stay with us 24 hr a day.
Incessant noise and environmental pollution stress our minds and bodies.
Fighting others or running away is not often an acceptable option.
Political correctness is damaging.
"Biblical Health Program Part 7" by Ralph Zuranski
Day Five: Physical Life (Air & Sea)
And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the
moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above
the earth in the open firmament of heaven. Genesis 1: 20
And God created great whales and every living creature that
moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their
kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw it was good. Genesis 1: 21
Sounds Have Physiological Effects
Birds are God’s living instruments that delight and inspire.
Sound is a crucial part of communication between most land, air and sea creatures.
Water sounds like running brooks, pounding waves soothe and calm.
Weather sounds like wind, rain and thunder can alter our moods.
"Biblical Health Program Part 6" by Ralph Zuranski
Day Five: Physical Life (Air & Sea)
And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the
moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above
the earth in the open firmament of heaven. Genesis 1: 20
And God created great whales and every living creature that
moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their
kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw it was good. Genesis 1: 21
Sounds Have Physiological Effects
Birds are God’s living instruments that delight and inspire.
Sound is a crucial part of communication between most land, air and sea creatures.
Water sounds like running brooks, pounding waves soothe and calm.
Weather sounds like wind, rain and thunder can alter our moods.
Day Six: Physical Life On The Earth
And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after
their kind, and everything that creeps upon the earth after his kind:
and God saw it was good Genesis 1: 25 And God said, let us make man
in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the
fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle,
and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps
upon the earth. Genesis 1: 26 So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
And God blessed them, Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth,
and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the
fowl of the air and over every living thing… Genesis 1: 27-28
When You Fight Or Run Your Body Changes Dramatically
Blood pressure increases.
Blood surges to the brain, heart, lungs, legs and arms.
Hands and feet became cold and clammy as the blood flooded the large muscles used for running and fighting.
Constant Stimulation Of The “Fight/Flight Response” Is Bad
Family problems are never ending.
Job pressures stay with us 24 hr a day.
Incessant noise and environmental pollution stress our minds and bodies.
Fighting others or running away is not often an acceptable option.
Political correctness is damaging.
Constant Stress Is Dangerous and May Kill You Prematurely
Scientists now realize constant stress causes your body to produce too much adrenaline and cortisol.
Causes the adrenals to increase in size.
A steady flood of adrenaline and cortisol causes potentially dangerous and life-threatening problems.
Stress Without Relief Creates Hormonal System Breakdown
The adrenals become exhausted.
Cortisol levels are depleted.
The body goes into forced recuperation.
Sex hormones such as testosterone and progesterone are converted directly into adrenaline and cortisol.
The List Of Symptoms Of Adrenal Malfunctioning Is Scary
Severe Depression
Fibromyalgia
Heart arrhythmia
Increased urine flow
Profuse sweating
Night sweats
Muscle spasms
Migraine headaches
Memory lapses
Stiff neck and shoulders
Asthma
Irritable bowel
Herpes outbreak
Psoriasis
Eczema
Lower back pain and syndrome
Sciatica
Erectile dysfunction
Amenorrhea (No menstrual cycle)
Hot flashes
Hypertension
Skin blotching, rashes and acne
Serious Disease Symptoms Of the Immune System Are Related To Adrenal Abuse
The immune system stops working.
The reproductive system shuts down as the desire for sex disappears.
Growth and cellular repair functions cease to operate correctly.
Recovery time from illness is slowed.
Serious Disease Symptoms Of the Digestive Tract Are Related To Adrenal Abuse
The digestive system freezes up.
The large intestine becomes paralyzed.
The anal sphincter locks closed so wastes are trapped in the colon.
The body’s ability to control inflammation decreases.
Serious Disease Symptoms In the Large Intestine Are Related To Adrenal Exhaustion
Allergic reactions result in the swelling of the intestines.
Celiac Disease and Malabsorption Syndrome become possible.
Parasites viruses, bacteria, yeast and other harmful microorganisms flourish.
Increase calcium mobilization causing osteoporosis or loss of bone density.
The First Stage of Adrenal Failure Is “Adrenal Adaptation”
Menstrual problems
Sleep disturbances
Diarrhea
Decrease in sexual arousal
Inability to calm down
Increased serum cholesterol
Severe weight gain or loss
Prostatitis
The Second Stage of Adrenal Failure Is “Adrenal Maladaption”
Male or female hair loss
Bone density decrease
More frequent urination
Lower back pain
Sciatica
Chronic fatigue
Loss of libido
Impotence
Bloating and fluid retention
Constipation
The Third Stage of Adrenal Failure Is “Adrenal Exhaustion ”Fibromyalgia
Chronic non-specific pain
Heart arrhythmia
Severe constipation
Panic attacks or severe anxiety
Bile reflux and digestive problems
Depression and mental frustrations
Memory loss and inability to think
Hypersensitivity to smells, lights and sounds
Difficulty breathing
Inflammation and joint pain
Day Six: Physical Life On The Earth
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed,
which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in which
is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. Genesis 1: 29
Food You Are Eating Is Killing You or Making You Healthy
When you eat the same foods every day, they become toxic.
Toxic foods will poison and inflame your intestines.
Allergic foods destroy your health and are a major cause of stress.
Food Toxicity Is The Result of Eating the Same Foods Every Day & Improper Food Combinations
Proper Combinations & Eating Good Quality Food Causes Many Of These Toxic Food Symptoms To Disappear
Antibiotics Are Devastating To The Healthy Bacteria In Colon
Antibiotics kill all the friendly and dangerous bacteria in the body.
When the bacteria die in the colon, the yeast have an open field.
The Candida yeast displace the bacteria and turn into a fungus form.
Leaky Gut Syndrome Is Very Traumatic To All Cells
Nutrients are not absorbed correctly leading to fatigue and bloating.
Large food particles are absorbed causing food sensitivities that cause lung and joint inflammation.
Proteins are damaged that carry minerals throughout the body causing deficiencies.
Gut’s detoxification ability suffers leading to more sensitivities and a potential overload on the liver.
Immune system is compromised so microorganisms flourish.
Yeast and bacteria escape into the blood stream causing severe infections.
Arthritis, lupus, MS etc. begin to appear.
Common Causes of the Leaky Gut Syndrome Are Addictive
Foods high is sugar feed the yeast.
Caffeine from soft drinks and coffee can poison the cells.
Food additives and chemicals have an adverse affect on the cells.
Intolerance to wheat, dairy and eggs can devastate the intestines.
Constipation Found In Sigmoid & Descending Colon
Colon cancer kills more people than breast or prostate cancer.
About 60,000 Americans die from colon-rectal cancer each year.
America has the highest incidence of colon cancer in the world.
Constipation Is The Result Of Poor Diets And No Roughage
Average Americans store between 6-10 pounds of fecal waste.
One cubic inch of Grade A beef has over 1,000 parasite larva.
Fish are the worst with parasites as big as earthworms.
2-3 Regular Bowel Movements A Day Keep Parasites Away
If you are irregular and go only a few times a week, parasites hatch.
They hook onto your colon wall and eat backed up fecal waste.
Some even start eating the tissue of the colon wall.
Colon Diseases and Problems Have Increased Dramatically
Diverticulosis, herniated bowel pockets caused by constipation, has increased, is dangerous.
After age 40, most people have some form of bowel disease.
Up to 50% have polyps.
What Determines If Your Bowel Movements Are Healthy
Healthy people have bowel movements 20-30 minutes after each meal.
Elimination time is 1 minute or less.
No squeezing, straining, grunting, screaming, meditation or prayer.
There are 2-4 movements daily with a soft unformed peanut butter texture.
Natural Ways To Get Your Colon Working Correctly
Exercising regularly excites the muscular contractions in your colon.
Reduce stress and eliminate negative emotions like fear, anger and hate.
Every four months complete an intensive colon-cleansing program.
Natural Ways To Get Your Colon Working Correctly
Drink more pure water, herb teas, diluted fruit and vegetable juices.
Eat more fiber that is found in non-animal food sources.
Eat natural foods like apples, prunes, bananas, figs and dates.
Average Americans Are Very Constipated For Life
The average for Americans is 2-3 bowel movements a week.
This is about 70,000 short during a lifetime of bowel problems.
Coffee drinkers suffer greater constipation when they stop coffee.
Parasites, Worms, Yeast, Fungi & Bacteria Are Eating Us Alive
Flukes and worms from numerous protein sources infest our intestines.
Bacteria and viruses are eating holes in our arteries.
Yeast and fungus are consuming our vital nutrients.
Day Six: Physical Life On The Earth
And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air,
and to every thing that creeps upon the earth, wherein there is
life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. Genesis 1: 30
Earth: Clothing Is Very Important
Cooling and warming the body is crucial
Synthetic can have an adverse effect
Natural fibers are very strengthening
Combinations of natural materials and synthetic fibers have a surprising impact
Mixing animal & plant fibers not beneficial
Loose comfortable clothing is more beneficial than tight form fitting clothes
Day Seven: Rest From Labors
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
And, on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested
on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And, God blessed the
seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his
work which God created and made. Genesis 2: 1-3
To Be Continued...
"Biblical Health Program Part 5" by Ralph Zuranski
Day Four: Light (Sun & Moon)
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven
to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and
for seasons, and for days, and years. Genesis 1: 14
And God made two great lights; the greater to rule the day and
the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light
upon the earth, and to rule over the day and over the night… Genesis 1: 16-18
Light: Sun Critical For Good Health
Sunlight is extremely important to health
Most people have the mistaken belief that the sun causes skin cancer
People minimize exposure with multiple layers of clothing and sun-screens
Sunglasses prevent beneficial energies from improving our daily functioning & wellbeing
Sunlight is most valuable during the early morning and later afternoon
Light: Sun Critical For Good Health
Sunlight necessary for Vitamin D formation
Vitamin D assists in utilization of calcium
Sunlight carries trace minerals from the sea
Morning sunlight energizes the brain & central nervous system (7 colors of rainbow)
Morning sun also stimulates pituitary gland
Evening sunlight calms and relaxes the body & prepares brain for sleep
Light: Moon Reflects Sunlight
The moon lights the darkness of night and produces a calming effect
Tides are controlled by the moon
The emotions seem to be related to the gravitational effect of the moon
Women’s monthly period closely follows the moon’s cycle
Earth: Colors Impact Your Life
They affect your emotions and attitude
People’s first impressions depend on the colors and combinations you wear
Colors have a powerful ability to activate healing processes & help maintain health
Changing colors often provides a variety and spice to life
"Biblical Health Program Part 4" by Ralph Zuranski
Day Three: Earth (Land & Minerals)
And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together
unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so. Genesis 1: 9
And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the
waters he called Seas: and God saw that it was good. Genesis 1: 10
And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed,
and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in
itself, upon the earth, and it was so. Genesis 1: 11
Earth: Importance Of Minerals
Our bodies are composed of and need daily the major, trace & ultra-trace minerals
The land is polluted because of toxic waste from chemical and human sources
The pH of soil is out of balance because of bad farming techniques & chemical fertilizers
Vegetables, fruits & grains appear normal but lack the balance of necessary minerals
Earth: Food Provides Building Blocks
Too much highly processed food consumed on a daily basis is damaging to our cells
High cooking heat make fats & oils rancid, turning them into dangerous free radicals
Dark leafy vegetables containing chlorophyll that is very essential for correct digestion
Poor food combinations adversely affect digestion, absorption & elimination
Earth: Eating Is A Fine Art
Eating unclean animals defined in the bible has a negative impact on health
Mixing proteins hinders digestion
The bible warns us about eating blood or the meat of animals that are not kosher
Eating specific foods at specific times during the day really improves your health
Certain environments & activities while eating improve the body’s digestion
Earth: Aromas Are Key To Eating Enjoyment & Good Digestion
The aroma of food contributes greatly to the pleasure of eating & digestion effectiveness
Aroma therapy using flowers, plants & herbs is a powerful form of healing
The foods we eat have a major impact on our own personal aroma that attracts or repels
Aromas have a major impact on our emotions and reactions to our environment
Nutritious Water, Air & Food Nutrients Are Necessary For Life
Oxygen is the most important nutrient for health and vitality.
Pure water is critical for life.
Minerals, essential fats, protein, fruits and vegetables are the building blocks of all cells.
Your Health Is Affected By Your Ability To Process Food
Proper digestion of food is crucial to good health and high vitality.
The nutrients you absorb determines your how you look and feel.
The ability to eliminate toxins and food by-products is very important.
US Senate Document #264 (1936)
The importance of minerals in food is so new that the text books on
nutritional dietetics contain very little about it. Nevertheless, it
is something that concerns all of us, and the further we delve into it
the more startling it becomes.
We know that vitamins are complex chemical substances which are
indispensable to nutrition, and that each of them is of importance
for the normal function of some special structure in the body.
It is not commonly realized vitamins control the body’s appropriation
of minerals, and in the absence of minerals they have no function to perform.
99% of the American people are deficient in minerals.
A marked deficiency in any one of the more important minerals actually
results in disease. Our physical well-being is more directly dependent
on minerals we take into our systems than on calories, vitamins, or
the precise proportions of starch, protein or carbohydrates we consume.
This discovery is one of the latest and most important contributions
of science to the problem of human health. Most of us today are
suffering from certain dangerous deficiencies.
These deficiencies cannot be remedied until the depleted soils from
which our foods come are brought into proper mineral balance. The alarming
fact is that the foods—fruits, vegetables and grain, now being raised
on millions of acres of land that no longer contains enough of certain
needed minerals, are starving us—no matter how much of them we eat!
Heavy Metals, Insecticides and Pesticides Poison Our Bodies
The fillings in many teeth may be poisoning all your cells.
Most fruits and vegetables have been sprayed with chemicals.
Poisons and chemicals in water, soil and air are killing us slowly.
"Biblical Health Program Part 3" by Ralph Zuranski
Day Two: Air Crucial To Live
And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the
waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. Genesis 1: 6
And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under
the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament:
and it was so. Genesis 1: 7 And God called the firmament Heaven.
And the evening and the morning were the second day. Genesis 1: 8
Air Is The Food We Eat Most
Over 80% of our nutrition comes from air
Oxygen necessary for cleansing & metabolism
Deep breathing exercises throughout day alkalinize the body
Air is purified by plants…surround yourself
Oxygen levels since dinosaurs has decreased by almost 50%
Air also contains trace minerals that are absorbed through our skin and lungs
Air, Water and Quality Nutrients Are Necessary For Life
Oxygen is the most important nutrient for health and vitality.
Pure water is critical for life.
Minerals, essential fats, protein, fruits and vegetables are the
building blocks of all cells.
Health Secrets Your Family Absolutely Must Know!
Every person benefits when they know the causes of disease.
Intelligent individuals do every thing in their power to avoid them.
People with a lot of common sense invest in their health.
Oxygen Is The Primary Food Needed By Every Cell
Dinosaurs required 38% oxygen to survive and thrive.
Current oxygen levels are between 19% - 21%.
This is a whopping 50% decrease in available oxygen.
Air Pollution Decreases Oxygen Levels & Poisons Your Cells
Some large cities have oxygen levels measured at 12% - 15%.
Oxygen levels below 7% will not support human life.
Researchers see a direct correlation between lower oxygen levels
and increases in illnesses & diseases.
Doctor Believed Cancer Was Caused by Low Oxygen Levels
Dr. Otto Warburg was awarded the Nobel Prize for his research.
Cancer invaded the body when cells did not have enough oxygen.
Cancer cells could not spread in an oxygen-rich environment.
Scientists Now Believe Lack Of Oxygen Is Cause Of All Disease
Researcher, Dr. Stephen Levine, discovered low oxygen levels were common in all degenerative disease.
High levels of Oxygen provide a powerful natural defense against diseases and premature aging.
Oxygen Supplementation Is Now Recognized As Beneficial
Many countries now offer oxygen in booths, at bars and health clubs.
Air is so contaminated, extra oxygen is critical to survival.
Without sufficient oxygen, cells cannot generate enough energy.
Without Oxygen, Death Occurs Within A Matter Of Minutes
Oxygen is used-up in the body and must be replaced every second.
90% of body’s life energy is dependent on oxygen levels.
All cellular functions require oxygen or they won’t work.
Oxygen Is The Common Factor In 4 Basic Components of Life
Nitrogen + carbon + hydrogen + oxygen = protein
Carbon + hydrogen + oxygen = carbohydrates
Hydrogen + oxygen = water
Oxygen + carbohydrates = energy
Biblical Health Program Part 2"" by Ralph Zuranski
Day One: Water
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness
was upon the face of the deep. And the spirit of God
moved upon the face of the waters. Genesis 1: 1-2
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided
the light from the darkness. And God called the light Day,
and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and
morning were the first day. Genesis 1: 3-4
Water Is Crucial For Health
Body is over 70% water
Cleanses and removes toxins
Lubricates all parts of body
Crucial for temperature regulation
Drink distilled or reverse osmosis
Drink ½ of a lemon in water in morning
Filter all shower & drinking water
Drink 4 ounces every ½ hour religiously
Water Is An Important Nutrient We Need Daily For Good Health
75% are chronically dehydrated.
37% thirst mechanism is so weak it is mistaken for hunger by body.
Mild dehydration slows metabolism by as much as 3%.
8 oz of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs in people on a diet.
Water Is Critical To Every Biochemical Activity Of Life
Lack of water is the #1 trigger for day-time fatigue.
Proper hydration daily significantly eases back and joint pain for 80%.
2% drop in hydration triggers fuzzy short-term memory, problems with math and difficulty with focusing on a computer screen or printed page.
Adequate Water Consumption Prevents Many Serious Diseases
The risk of colon cancer decreases by 45%
The risk of breast cancer decreases by 79%.
The risk of bladder cancer decreases by 50%.
"Biblical Health Principles Part One" by Ralph Zuranski
"The outline for the health program is based on checking your personal biochemistry using pH paper you can find at a health food store." by Ralph Zuranski
To be continued...
Valuable Health Principles Based On The “Wisdom Found In God’s Word!”
The following is an outline of the health program we will be focusing on for the rest of July.
Special Thank You
Biblical scholars
Scientists and researchers
People who provided feedback
A Basic Foundational Program
First Of Its Kind
Based On Biblical Principles
Simple And Affordable
Importance Of The Environment
Considers all areas of life
Focuses on imbalances in life
Redefines value of pH testing
Resolves undesirable symptoms
Based On Biblical Principles
Covers the creation of universe
Defines God’s health principles
Uses specific biblical examples
Man’s wisdom versus God’s
Simple And Affordable
pH testing easy & inexpensive
You only buy things you need
Easy to adjust program daily
Resolves undesirable symptoms
Importance Of Environment
Original environment by God
How environment has changed
Challenges we now face
Predictions for the future
Dangerous Diet Changes
Chlorine added to water
Iodine added to table salt
Reduced fat intake
High starch and sugar intake
Impact On Our Cells
Thyroid problems=weight gain
Iodine=defers chorine effects
Low fat intake=low energy
Sugar=Pancreas wears down
Adrenal stress causes problems
Diabetes is on the rise
More protein=high acidity
High acidity=more cancer
To be continued...
Thursday, January 12, 2006
"Spiritual beliefs have a huge impact on our levels of physical, emotional, psychological and financial health." by Ralph Zuranski
"Spiritual beliefs have a huge impact on our levels of physical, emotional, psychological and financial health." by Ralph Zuranski
Personal spiritual beliefs seem to be more important now than ever before!
What we believe about God and our purpose here on earth are important factors in how we deal with daily events. Our personal spiritual beliefs contribute greatly to our physical and emotional health and enjoyment of life.
Crisis, trials and tribulations affect all of our lives.
After the recent events in our family, our faith and hope have been tested beyond what we ever imagined! With my mom's pneumonia and congestive heart failure in March, my faith was stressed. In May, when my dad suffered a stroke and continues to be hospitalized because he is paralyzed on one side, my faith increased. After my harrowing trip across the desert, I wondered just how much more I could handle.
Janet's mom's fell Wednesday, severely breaking her arm and leg and is going through extensive surgery today.
Now we realize it is time to trust God totally. There is very little we can do to change any of the outcomes. Everything is in His capable hands. All we can do is pray and help out where needed.
Physical disease, injuries, financial failure and family problems teach us important lessons about God's love, mercy, forgiveness and grace.
Healing in all areas of life can signify a positive transformation of our relationship with God. Doctors and psychologists still cannot explain the beneficial impact of prayer and faith. It is simply amazing how many people are praying for my family.
Health challenges for ourselves or our loved ones can do more to improve or destroy our relationship with God than just about anything!
Our battles with pain, illness, injuries, financial difficulties and family problems are all waged on emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual levels. Our emotional roller coaster, because of what is happening to our parents, is a daily battle against depression, fear, desperation and despair.
Seeking a healthy relationship with Jesus is one of the major factors of our success in overcoming the tragedies we face.
Once we established a personal relationship with Jesus, it gave us the faith, trust and optimism necessary to have victory over all the trials and tribulations coming our way. When we could go no further on our own, we discovered the spirit of God is definitely stronger than the flesh. Through His strength anything is possible.
Our battle over the last seven years for physical, emotional and financial health and a pain-free existence has been a real challenge.
Fighting to overcome poor health, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, severe injuries and depression was not easy. Who would have imagined a lack of faith and trust in God was robbing our strength and depleting our energy. Sometimes we felt like we were drowning in a sea of despair. I have no doubt our physical and mental health would have been only a lost memory, if not for our relationship with Jesus.
Long ago, we learned that the love of money, power, sex and self does not lead to happiness.
For many years, we turned away from our Christian upbringing. After a number of years seeking after the rewards and pleasures of the world, we discovered the truth. "There is a way that seems right to man, but the end is the way of death."
The primary message of Jesus was LOVE.
"Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you. Bless those that curse you. Pray for those who despitefully use and persecute you. The only way to overcome is evil is with good."
Jesus was always talking about loving your neighbor and laying your life down for a friend.
He even tells us to feed our enemy if he is hungry and give him drink if he is thirsty. The hardest thing in the world to turn your cheek, love your neighbor as yourself, consider others more valuable than yourself, give to the poor, help the sick and visit the imprisoned.
We need to become living examples of God's mercy and compassion regardless of our faith or religious denomination.
More people like Mother Theresa and Gandhi are desperately needed in the world today. Where are the true humanitarians when we need them?
Janet and I are very thankful for the free gift of salvation.
It is not based on our works but on the personal sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It is not earned or deserved. This free gift can never be lost. Any good we do is not because we are trying to gain anything. We do good out of gratitude for what Jesus did for us.
What a sobering thought when you realize you are a sinner who deserves to pay for your sins.
We are two of the most grateful people you will ever meet. Our ability to heal and successfully deal with the current sorrows and difficulties in our lives is directly related to the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Once the teachings of Christ actually begin to make sense, our lives and health were gradually transformed. Until then, the bible was meaningless, a book that was far more infuriating than enlightening.
Fortunately there is hope for the future for everyone.
No matter the size of the problems now facing you and your family, there are heroes and heroines every where, willing to help for the right reasons...out of love for others.
The saviors of humanity are young people, parents, grandparents and neighbors who demonstrate true unconditional love.
They invest their time, energy and resources to help others. They are constantly working to make the world a better place, without expecting payment or even recognition. These individuals are the role models the world needs now.
To Be Continued...
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
"Mom Stop Organizing Everything Over and Over and Over and Over" by Ralph Zuranski
The golden years are not what my mom expected.
It has to be really frustrating for my mom. She had a wonderful life up until last year when she suffered pneumonia and congestive heart failure, all at the same time. Her life consisted of going shopping with my dad for food, going swimming every day at the mission beach plunge, taking care of her garden, watching her favorite television shows and eating the delicious for food prepared by my dad.
When my mom had her congestive heart failure and pneumonia, in March of 2004, I flew back to help my dad take care of her.
Even at that time, my dad said that he felt that he was getting weaker by the day. He said he was having a hard time taking care of her. He told me that in the near future, it might be beneficial if I could move back to San Diego with Janet and help take care of both of them.
How true that prediction actually was.
Just four months after my mom had congestive heart failure, my dad had his crippling stroke. I should have listened closer to his plea. I was too busy thinking about my own life and what I was doing rather than being attentive to what he was asking. He did not want to disrupt my life but knew he needed more help. I often wonder if I had read between the lines and moved back before he had the stroke it never would have happened. I guess hindsight is 20-20.
Life is a joy when everything is going your way, until your health is lost in a blink of the eye.
When your health is taken away from you by a catastrophic event, the joy of living seems to diminish to a great degree. That is what happened to my mom and my dad both.
After almost 15 months, my dad seems to be handling it better than my mom.
Mom loved her freedom and ability to just do the things that she wanted on a daily basis. It's tough for her to see my dad paralyzed in bed, and having to depend upon others for just about everything.
The Golden years are not what my mom expected them to be.
My dad's recent aneurysm and heart surgery really scared my mom. To keep herself occupied and her mind off the precarious situation of my dad, she organizes and reorganizes everything in the closets, constantly. She goes through her's and my dad's clothes, socks, shoes, books, etc., moving, packing, storing and sorting.
The kitchen has many things to keep her entertained.
Mom is always going through the refrigerator, moving food around and throwing away food and containers. Sometimes, I have no idea where anything is. It was there yesterday but today is a whole new story.
I know it's frustrating for her because it hard to find something that givers her life meaning.
When our parents get to the point where they have to depend upon their children for existence, their daily decision of how they will deal with the challenges of life determines their attitude.
I am often reminded of how important is to be thankful to God for everything.
It is so important to choose to be happy no matter what is going on. A lot of times, that is the only choice that you have...what your attitude is going to be. You're happy or sad depending on your choice.
Who would've ever imagined, that the choices we make in life on a daily basis so powerfully transform our experience of life.
Happiness, sadness, joy, fear and all the other emotions are our choice. Don't you think it's a good idea to choose to have a positive attitude and be thankful for what you have...especially at this time of year.
The most important part of the holidays is not shopping for and giving gifts and going into debt.
It is important to keep a positive attitude when we are trapped in a room with people who drive us up the wall. No wonder the holidays are a tough time of year for many people, especially when you throw alcohol, sugar, fat, sickness, the flu and stress into the holiday mix.
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Imagine what Jesus Christ sacrificed for us. His birth is the original reason for the season. I believe in celebrating Jesus's birth, life and death because it is through His love for us, we are set free from the consequences of our sins. He has given us eternal salvation, the greatest gift possible with out requiring anything from us other than our willingness to accept the free gift.
Next part of the original Zuranski catastrophic illness story.
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"Wow! Life Can Be So Challenging When Both Your Mom and Dad Are Suffering Catastrophic Illness!" by Ralph Zuranski
It has to be really frustrating for my mom. She had a wonderful life up until last year when she suffered pneumonia and congestive heart failure, all at the same time. Her life consisted of going shopping with my dad for food, going swimming every day at the mission beach plunge, taking care of her garden, watching her favorite television shows and eating the delicious for food prepared by my dad.
When my mom had her congestive heart failure and pneumonia, in March of 2004, I flew back to help my dad take care of her.
Even at that time, my dad said that he felt that he was getting weaker by the day. He said he was having a hard time taking care of her. He told me that in the near future, it might be beneficial if I could move back to San Diego with Janet and help take care of both of them.
How true that prediction actually was.
Just four months after my mom had congestive heart failure, my dad had his crippling stroke. I should have listened closer to his plea. I was too busy thinking about my own life and what I was doing rather than being attentive to what he was asking. He did not want to disrupt my life but knew he needed more help. I often wonder if I had read between the lines and moved back before he had the stroke it never would have happened. I guess hindsight is 20-20.
Life is a joy when everything is going your way, until your health is lost in a blink of the eye.
When your health is taken away from you by a catastrophic event, the joy of living seems to diminish to a great degree. That is what happened to my mom and my dad both.
After almost 15 months, my dad seems to be handling it better than my mom.
Mom loved her freedom and ability to just do the things that she wanted on a daily basis. It's tough for her to see my dad paralyzed in bed, and having to depend upon others for just about everything.
The Golden years are not what my mom expected them to be.
My dad's recent aneurysm and heart surgery really scared my mom. To keep herself occupied and her mind off the precarious situation of my dad, she organizes and reorganizes everything in the closets, constantly. She goes through her's and my dad's clothes, socks, shoes, books, etc., moving, packing, storing and sorting.
The kitchen has many things to keep her entertained.
Mom is always going through the refrigerator, moving food around and throwing away food and containers. Sometimes, I have no idea where anything is. It was there yesterday but today is a whole new story.
I know it's frustrating for her because it hard to find something that givers her life meaning.
When our parents get to the point where they have to depend upon their children for existence, their daily decision of how they will deal with the challenges of life determines their attitude.
I am often reminded of how important is to be thankful to God for everything.
It is so important to choose to be happy no matter what is going on. A lot of times, that is the only choice that you have...what your attitude is going to be. You're happy or sad depending on your choice.
Who would've ever imagined, that the choices we make in life on a daily basis so powerfully transform our experience of life.
Happiness, sadness, joy, fear and all the other emotions are our choice. Don't you think it's a good idea to choose to have a positive attitude and be thankful for what you have...especially at this time of year.
The most important part of the holidays is not shopping for and giving gifts and going into debt.
It is important to keep a positive attitude when we are trapped in a room with people who drive us up the wall. No wonder the holidays are a tough time of year for many people, especially when you throw alcohol, sugar, fat, sickness, the flu and stress into the holiday mix.
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Imagine what Jesus Christ sacrificed for us. His birth is the original reason for the season. I believe in celebrating Jesus's birth, life and death because it is through His love for us, we are set free from the consequences of our sins. He has given us eternal salvation, the greatest gift possible with out requiring anything from us other than our willingness to accept the free gift.
Next part of the original Zuranski catastrophic illness story.
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"Wow! Life Can Be So Challenging When Both Your Mom and Dad Are Suffering Catastrophic Illness!" by Ralph Zuranski
Mom had congestive heart failure so bad we had to take her to the emergency ward on Sunday.
She did so much better after they removed the excess water. She was home that day. Janet and I found out she was not taking her meds every day. That is why she almost died. Now we make sure she takes her medications. Unfortunately, when she takes her medications, she cannot sleep, because she has to go to the bathroom every hour. She is totally exhausted in the morning without a deep sleep. It is a Catch 22...no rest and staying alive. Wow! What a horrible choice between the quality of life and death. Janet and I agonize over the challenges facing us.
Dad is coming home tomorrow.
All of our Sin Jin Jyutsu is paying off. The only problem is we have to reconfigure the entire house. We had to tear out all the carpet. There are hardwood floors. I had to pull up all the staples and clean the hall and room where dad will be staying. We had to move out all the furniture before the carpet was removed.
It was an incredible amount of work removing all the furniture and carpet.
I cannot tell you how much work was involved. If your parents are in this zone...GET PREPARED! MAKE SURE THEY HAVE MEDICARE AND THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF SECONDARY INSURANCE. You will not be sorry.
I had no idea as to how much work it will be to take care of him at home.
Don't let your parents get into this situation if you can help it. It is unbelievable...the amount of stress on everyone. We spent the last two days learning how to take care of dad. It has blown my mind. Am I ready to change diapers, do physical therapy, do all the cooking and cleaning?
Am I man enough to step up to the plate to take care of mom and dad?
Would it be easier to take care of them when they were not experiencing crises at the same time? I don't know because the you know what is hitting the fan all at the same time. If only they had listened and chosen optimal health. Hindsight is 20-20. You have to accept the situation you are in.
Janet and I love my mom and dad, but what a challenge for 24 hour home health care.
Are we up to the challenge? I don't know at this time. We will keep you updated. Janet is working like a madwoman to transcribe my interview with Doctor Garry Gordon, MD, one of the most brilliant people I have ever met.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
"In times of physical, emotional and psychological stress, prayer is invaluable in helping you keep a positive attitude...no matter what." by Ralph Zu
"In times of physical, emotional and psychological stress, prayer is invaluable in helping you keep a positive attitude...no matter what." by Ralph Zuranski
Over a lifetime of making mistakes, dealing with countless failures, seeking solutions to a multitude of health problems and injuries, prayer is the one thing that never fails to bring peace and strengthen hope.
Over the years different types of prayers have proven beneficial. Below are the prayers I say each morning to help me get through the day with a sense of peace and acceptance of everything over which I have no control.
I don't remember where the prayers came from.
Feel free to take any or all of the prayers and use them to your benefit. I am confident the original authors would be thrilled if you took their words and personalized them. You can create your own special prayers to God.
Prayer For All Needs
We beg you, Lord,
to help and defend us.
Deliver the oppressed.
Pity the insignificant.
Raise the fallen.
Show yourself to the needy.
Heal the sick.
Bring back those of your people who have gone astray.
Feed the hungry.
Lift up the weak.
Take off the prisoners chains.
May every nation come to know that you alone are God, that Jesus is your child, that we are your people, the sheep that you pasture.
DAILY PRAYER
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your paths."
"Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. Where your treasure is, there also will your heart be."
Luke 12:22-26 "Do not worry about your life and what you will eat, or your body and what you will wear. For life is more than food and the body more than clothing. Notice the ravens: They do not sow or reap; they have neither storehouse nor barn, yet God feeds them. How much more important are you than the birds. Can any of you by worrying add a moment to your lifespan? If even the smallest things are beyond your control, why are you anxious about the rest? As for you, do not seek what you are to eat or drink and do not worry anymore."
Dear Lord:
"I thank you for this day. Thank you for my being able to see and to hear. I'm blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me."
"Forgive me this day for I have sinned. I ask now for Your forgiveness. Keep me safe from all danger and harm. Let me live this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day and give my best in all that is put before me."
"Clear my mind that I can hear from You. Broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. Let me continue to see sin through God's eyes and acknowledge it as evil. And when I sin, let me repent, and confess with my mouth my wrong doing, and receive the forgiveness of God. And when this world closes in on me, let me remember to slip away and find a quiet place to pray. It's the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart."
"Continue to use me to do Thy Will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak. Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others."
"I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way. I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who refuse to share a word from You. I pray for those who don't know You intimately. I pray for those who don't pray to You or share their faith with others."
"I pray for those that don't believe. But I thank you that I believe that God changes people and God changes things."
"I pray for all my sisters, brothers, friends and business associates. For each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes, that they are out of debt & all their needs are met."
I pray that every person knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every Battle is in His hands for Him to fight.
Jesus said, " If you are ashamed of me," I will be ashamed of you before my Father."
"Yes, I do Love God. He is my source of existence and Savior. He keeps me functioning each and everyday. Without Him, I can do nothing. I am nothing without His grace and mercy. Without Him, I am nothing, but with Him I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me." (Phil 4:13)
Special Prayer For the Forgiveness Of Sins
"Forgive me my sins, O Lord, forgive me my sins; the sins of my youth, the sins of my age, the sins of my soul, the sins of my body; my idle sins, my serious voluntary sins, the sins I know, the sins I have concealed so long, and which are now hidden from my memory."
"I am truly sorry for every sin, mortal and venial, for all the sins of my childhood up to the present hour.
I know my sins have wounded Thy tender Heart, O my Saviour, let me be freed from the bonds of evil through the most bitter passion of my Redeemer. O my Jesus, forget and forgive what I have been and done."
"Oh most Holy Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore You, I love You, and with a lively sorrow for my sins, I offer You this poor heart of mine. Make me be humble, patient, pure and wholly obedient to Your will. Grant, dear Jesus, that I may live in you and for You. Protect me in the midst of danger; comfort me in my afflictions; give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, Your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death."
"Almighty and everlasting God, look upon Your well-beloved Son and upon the praise and satisfaction which He offers You in the name of sinners; and as they seek your mercy, be pleased to grant them forgiveness in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You forever and ever."
Prayer for family and friends.
"Father, I ask you to bless my friends. Minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy."
"Where there is self-doubting, release a renewed confidence in Your ability to work through them. Where there is tiredness, or exhaustion, I ask You to give them understanding, patience, and strength as they learn submission to your leading."
"Where there is spiritual stagnation, I ask You to renew them by revealing Your nearness, and by drawing them into greater intimacy with You. Where there is fear, reveal Your love, and release to them Your courage."
"Where there is a sin blocking them, reveal it, and break its hold over my friends lives."
"Bless their finances, give them greater vision, and raise up leaders and friends to support and encourage them. Give each of them discernment to recognize the evil forces around them, and reveal to them the power they have in You to defeat it. I ask You to do these things in Jesus' name."
Personal Spiritual Affirmations
"I, Ralph Zuranski , am a person of integrity with a good attitude and very specific goals. I have a high energy level, am enthusiastic, and take pride in my appearance and what I do. I have a sense of humor, lots of faith, wisdom, and the vision, empathy and courage to use my talents effectively."
"I have character and am knowledgeable. My convictions are strong and I have a healthy self-image, a passion for what is right, and a solid hope for the future."
"I am fully equipped for the Divine plan for my life. God is my unfailing supply."
"Every plan my Father in heaven has not planned shall be dissolved and dissipated and His Divine Will now comes to pass."
"Only that which is true of God is true for me. As I am one with God through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, I am blessed by God's goodness. God is both the giver and the Gift."
"Divine Love now dissolves and dissipates every wrong conditioning of my mind, body and affairs. Divine Love is the most powerful force in the universe. It dissolves everything which is not truly of God. Divine Love fills my consciousness with peace, health, life, joy and anticipation of being with the Lord forever."
"My eyes are God's eyes. I see with the eyes of the Spirit. I see clearly the open way. There are no obstacles on my pathway. I see clearly the perfect plan. I am divinely sensitive to my intuitive leads and give instant obedience to Thy will."
"I cast all my burdens on Jesus Christ and I go free. I am an honest, sincere, hard-working person. I am tough but fair and sensitive. I am disciplined, motivated, and focused. I am a good listener and patient, but take decisive action. I am bold and confident, yet humble."
"I am an encourager, a restorer and a forgiving person. I am caring, unselfish and committed. I am family-oriented, open-minded and an excellent communicator."
"I am a student, a teacher and a self-starter. I am obedient, loyal, responsible and dependable. I have a servant's heart, am ambitious and a team-player. I am personable, optimistic and organized. I am resourceful. I am intelligent, competent, persistent and creative. I am health-conscious, balanced and clean. I am flexible, punctual and thrifty."
"I am an honorable person who is truly grateful for the opportunity life has given me. These are the qualities of the winner I was born to be and I fully intend to develop these marvelous qualities with which I have been entrusted."
"Tonight I'm going to sleep wonderfully well. I will dream powerful, positive dreams. I will awaken energized and refreshed, and tomorrow is going to be magnificent."
"These are the qualities of the winner I was born to be, today is the first day of the rest of my life, and it is wonderful."
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen---for faith holds the vision steady, and the adverse pictures are dissolved and dissipated and in due season we shall reap if we faint not." We are under grace, not law. The gifts of God are poured out on me. Jesus has overcome the world. Be of good cheer."
"What can I do to become a better Son of God today and be a better witness for Jesus Christ?"
"How can I be a better husband to Janet and grandpa to Lauren and Hannah and step dad to Jason and father-in-law to Stephanie?"
"How can I become healthier physically today?"
"How can I be a more loving and kind person?"
"I am healthy and my entire body, with every cell healed and strong."
"What is great about this? Or what could be good? What’s not perfect yet? What am I willing to do to make it the way I want? What am I not willing to do to make it the way I want? How can I do what is necessary to get this job done and enjoy it? I choose to do this because I see great good and much pleasure coming from it."
These prayers are my first priority each day.
The Bible talks about putting on the full armor of God...the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth, feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith and the sword of the Spirit. Without prayer, I am confident there would be no way Janet and I could successfully overcome the trial and tribulations in our lives.
To Be Continued.
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