SELF AFFIRMATION

So how important is it to speak positive to yourself in you attempt to drop you addictions? I think it's very important. Think about it....we as humans are the only creatures on this earth with the power of words. I've had times when words have shaped my immediate situation. Wisdom speaks truth and excellent things. Proverbs Chapt. 8 Even salvation itself comes from confession that Jesus Christ is Lord and the belief that God raised him from the dead because he had done nothing worthy of death. But that's another subject....

You must grab a glimpse of who you really are and latch onto it with your speech. In actuality the real you is in harmony with creation. Just as the Sun rises in the morning and the flowers bloom in the spring due to the living force that flows thru all things. You have been created and equipped with the same God given living substance that can enable you to live healthy and harmonious with all things.

You must speak it into existence. I started by saying I can either choose to smoke or not to smoke. In the final analysis that's exactly what's happenning. Decide to choose Life from now on. Here's a great tool to help you positive speech. Click Here!

Regis and Kelly

Great show today. Regis did an overview of his exercise regiment along with his eating program. It's getting closer to the New Year! Hope everyone enjoyed a Merry Christmas!

TAX INCREASE

I recently read that the tax on cigarettes have been increased to $1.43 in the wonderful state of Texas. I think this type of legislation to be outlawed. It's clearly an addition of weights and burdens directed towards a group of individuals already laden with grevious burdens. Shame on the crooked legislators for the rape of it's people. They take money from lobbyist for tabacco industry then turn around and take money from the end user of it's products. I see things differently as a non-smoker who once smoked. There's many other unsavory activities that the general public engages in, worthy of taxation if that's the criteria for taxation. If you want to tax smokers.....why not levy higher taxes on perps, criminals, or individuals prosecuted of crimes deemed to contain elements of moral turpitude. That's my 2 cents!

NO MORE DOPE

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I rememeber at 14 years old how a good friend's Dad used to buy us beer, alcohol and cigarettes. At the time we thought it was cool. His Dad's view was that it was better for us to indulge in things like that at his home other than in the streets. I don't fault him at all. We grew up rather quick. I remember smoking joints on the way to school with his dad driving the car. Needless to say, by the time I was 16 yrs old, though I didn't consider myself an addict, I'm sure if there was an test for addiction, I would have passed it with flying colors.

I stopped using drugs for one semester, my last semester in high school to make sure that I graduated. Then from there it was off to the military. Druggies paradise! More on Paradise.....Click Here!

Since 14 yrs of age, I've probably spend half my existence with impaired mental abilities due to drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. I look at the drug culture from a different perspective.

I feel that individuals who have never used drugs, alcohol or cigarettes yet condemn those who do, are candidates for mental bondage to the same vices. Those that say, "I don't smoke, don't drink, don't chew....and don't hang around with those that do", are self righteous. I believe God gives the grace to live a certain way and it's foolish to believe that our behaviors are the results of our own intentions. At the same time, I believe God can change our appetites, desires and motivations and enable us to live in ways the yield great returns both here and here after.

With this in mind I started this blog and connected it to this Self Help Group. Feel free to join and take advantage of all the Free E-Books.

Thanx and God Bless!

CANCER SURVIVOR

One of the Minister's affiliated with our church recently shared his testimony how God had greatly made special provision for him.

He didn't live in Houston, Texas (Home of the Best Cancer Treatment Centers in the World), and was diagnosed with a certain type of cancer. After praying to God for healing, my friend had gracefully accepted the outcome. He had also accepted the possibility that he might need to seek the help of medical professionals for healing.

He was content whether God allowed him to remain here and continue to work or to go on and be with the Lord. He didn't have the finances to pay for the expensive regiment of required medical activities nor the fees to employ the Leading Specialist in the field of cancer.

Well My Friend was thrilled when as he watched the Hand of God make provision for him. The money began to come in from various sources. Business Owners, Corporated Leaders, even the Mayor of his city championed his fund raising efforts. To add to the blessing, the Hospital reduced it's fees. I'm not sure of the actual amount that was raised in a short period of time. I believe it was around $70,000 to $90,000. Truly amazing! Well my friend was released from the Houston Medical Center early, and the last I heard is doing quite well.

Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world. People come to Houston for medical treatment from all parts the world mainly due to the tremendous advancements in Heart and Cancer research.

Houston is home to the modern day Einstein. Anyone in the medical profession worldwide is familiar with the research, new methods and devices created by Dr. Debakey. I hear the students in his classes hang on his every word. His resume is much to long for this article. If you have not heard of him, I sincerly encourage you to google him sometime. Here’s a short article to get you started.

HOLIDAY SECURITY

As most of my customers know, I once worked in Nuclear Security.

Because of that reason I’ve been sort of brainwashed on preventive rather than reactive security measures.

Seems to me predators increase around the holidays. In the old days parents taught their children, "if it ain’t your’s don’t touch it." This isn’t the norm today. So here’s a few tips that hopefully will help you enjoy a safe holiday season.

Whether you are at the mall, the bank, the grocery store or just stopping for gas, be aware of everything going on around you. Many times we are pre-occupied with tight schedules and long lists of activities. But, please be aware of what is going on around you.

I once quit shopping at a certain store because they counted their money in the front of the store without any security. HUGE STACKS OF MONEY!! I figured the store was like a sitting time bomb. Scared me to shop there. I didn't want to be referred to as the innocent bystander in some news report.

Don’t park next to big trucks or vans that obscure your visibility. Avoid ATMs unless they are located inside of stores, and even then watch for individuals that seem too concerned with your transaction. When shopping and going from store to store don’t leave gifts or valuables in plain sight within the vehicle. Put them in the truck or take them home. Plan your trip well, even down to where you are going to park. Look for anything suspicious when returning to your vehicle. If you don’t like what you see, go back in the store and call security.

Always lock your doors and shop in groups. Put your purse under you jacket or sweater. And for men keep you wallet in you front pocket when shopping. Also when handling a cash transaction, count your money and put it up before you leave the window or counter.

Also one last note: Be sure to check you receipts. Some stores routinely double charge credit cards during the holidays. I was just at the grocery store checking out thru the automated self check out and was double charged $3.99 for a package of ground turkey. When I mentioned it to the clerk, she just took it off and acted like it wasn’t unusual.

Happy Holidays! Peace on Earth and Good Will Towards Mankind!

PERITONEAL MESOTHELIOMA

Peritoneal mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the abdominal cavity, is less common than the pleural form, comprising approximately one-fifth to one-third of the total number of mesothelioma cases diagnosed. According to the SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) database, these diagnoses are approximately 54.7 per cent male versus 45.3 per cent female, with the median age being 65-69. The latency period appears to be shorter for asbestos-exposed individuals with symptoms appearing 20-30 years after exposure rather than the 30-40 year latency more commonly associated with pleural mesothelioma.

Symptoms
Clinical symptoms at the time of presentation may include abdominal pain, abdominal mass, increased abdominal girth, distention of the abdomen, ascites (fluid in the abdomen), fever, weight loss, fatigue, anemia and digestive disturbances. Some patients complain of more non-specific symptoms for a number of months prior to a confirmed diagnosis. In a percentage of cases, peritoneal mesothelioma is found incidentally when the patient has sought help for another health problem such as gallbladder, hernia or pelvic mass.

Diagnosis
As with all mesotheliomas, the diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma can be challenging. CT findings may help differentiate between the two clinical types of peritoneal mesothelioma, termed "dry" or "wet", since their appearances are very different upon imaging. In the "dry" type, CT may reveal multiple small masses or a single dominant localized mass. There is normally little or no ascites. In the "wet" type, CT may reveal widespread small nodules, but no dominant mass. Ascites is usually present.
If fluid is present, it may be removed in a procedure called paracentesis. Unfortunately, as is the case with pleural mesothelioma, fluid analysis offers limited diagnostic value. It is normally a tissue biopsy obtained in a laproscopic exploratory that will yield a definitive diagnosis.


Support for Mesothelioma Patients
For decades, people have continued to suffer serious health effects and were killed as a result of the mesothelioma disease. Because little was known about mesothelioma, victims and their families were unable to seek mesothelioma support.
Please support mesothelioma patients by making a contribution to any of the following charitable organizations:

Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy
American Cancer Society