Life is a Puzzle - Solve it.
Life is a Challenge - Meet it.
Life is a Gift of God - Accept it.
Life is an Adventure - Dare it
Life is a Sorrow - Overcome it.
Life is a Tragedy - Face it,
Life is Duty - Perform it.
Life is a Game - Play it,
Life is a Mystery - Unfold it.
Life is a Song - Sing it,
Life is Opportunity - Grab it.
Life is a Journey - Complete it,
Life is a Promise - Fulfill it.
Life is a Love - Enjoy it,
Life is a Beauty - Praise it.
Life is a Spirit - Raise it,
Life is a Struggle - Fight it.
1-Don't speak of your strength in front of the weak
2-Don't speak of your good fortune in front of one who is miserable
3-Don't speak of your freedom in front of a prisoner
4-Don't speak of your children in front of the childless
5-Don't speak of your father in front of an orphan. For their wounds won't be able to bear more
6-Weigh your words in all your worldly matters and make the consideration of the feelings of others a part of your personality. So much so that a day does not come wherein you find yourself alone with your wounds!
7-Don't dance over the wounds of others...so that a day does not come that others dance over your wounds
8-Be in life like a traveler and leave behind you a good trail.
Top 5 Foods to Lower Cholesterol
1. Oatmeal, oat bran and high fiber foods
Oatmeal contains soluble fiber which reduces low density lipoprotein (LDL) or the 'BAD' cholesterol.Soluble fiber also found in such foods as kidney beans, apple, pears, barley and prunes. 5 to 10 grams or more soluble fiber a day will decrease the total LDL.
2. Fish and Omega-3 fatty acids
Eating fatty fish can be a heart-healthy because of it's high level of omega-3 fatty acids,which can reduce blood pressure and risk of developing blood clots.Doctors recommend eating at least 2 serving of fish a week.
The highest level of omega-3 fatty acids are:
** MACKEREL
** LAKE TROUT
** HERRING
** SARDINES
** ALBACORE TUNA
** SALMON
** HALIBUT
You should bake or grill the fish to avoid adding unhealthy fats.If you don't like fish you can also get a small amount of omega-3 fatty acids from foods like ground flaxseed or canola oil.
3. Walnuts, Almonds, or Other Nuts
Walnuts, almonds or other nuts can reduce blood cholesterol. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids,walnuts also keep blood vessels healthy.According to DFA eating 1.5 ounces or 42.5 grams a day of most nuts such as almonds,hazelnuts,peanuts,pecans,some pine nuts,pistachio nuts and walnuts may reduce the risk of heart desease.Just make sure the nuts you eat are not salted or sugar coated.
4. Olive oil
Olive oil contains a potent of mix of antioxidant that can lower 'bad' (LDL) cholesterol but leave your 'good' (HDL) cholesterol untouched.The DFA recommends using about 2 tablespoon (23 grams) of olive oil a day in place of other fats in your diet to get it heart-healthy benefits.To add olive oil in your diet,you can saute veg. in it, add it in a marinade, or mix it with vinegar as a salad dressing. You can also use olive oil as a substitute for butter when basting meat or as a dip for bread.Olive oil is high in calories,so don't eat more than the recommended amount.
5. Foods with added plant Sterols or Stanols
Margarines, orange juice and yogurt drinks with added plant sterols can help reduce (LDL) cholesterol by more than 10%.The amount of daily plant sterols needed for results is at least 2 grams.
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Honey & Cinnamon:
Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot.It will do what some call turning to sugar.Never boil honey or put in a microwave or else you will kill the enzymes in the honey.
A mixture of honey & cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey can be used without any side effect for any kind of diseases. Even though honey is sweet,if taken in the right dosage as a medicine,it does not harm diabetic patients.
LIST OF DISEASES THAT CAN BE CURED BY HONEY & CINNAMON:
* HEART DISEASES- make a paste of honey & cinnamon powder,apply on bread,instead of jelly & jam and eat it in regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and save the patient from heart attack.Regular use relieves loss of breath & strengthens the heart beat.Honey & cinnamon revitalize the arteries & veins.
* ARTHRITIS- may take morning & night,one cup of hot water with 2 spoons of honey & 1 small teaspoon of cinnamon powder.If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.
* BLADDER INFECTION- make 2 tablespoon of cinnamon powder & 1 teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink..destroy the germs in the bladder.
* CHOLESTEROL- make 2 tablespoon of honey & 3 teaspoon of cinnamon powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water will reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours.If taken 3 times a day ..any chronic cholesterol cured.Also, taking pure honey in the food daily relieves complain of cholesterol.
* COLDS - those who suffer severe colds should take 1 tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days.This process cure most chronic cough, cold and clear sinuses.
* UPSET STOMACH - honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clear stomach ulcer from the root. This also relieved the gas.
* IMMUNE SYSTEM - daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens immune system & protect the body from bacteria & viral attacks.Honey has various vitamins & iron in large amount.This also strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.
* INDIGESTION - cinnamon powder sprinkled on 2 tablespoon of honey taken before food relieves acidity & digest the heaviest meals.
* LONGEVITY - tea made with honey & cinnamon powder when taken regularly,arrest the ravages of old age.Take 4 spoon of honey & 1 spoon of cinnamon powder & 3 cups of water & boil to make like tea..drink 1/4 cup 3 to 4 times a day will keep the skin fresh & soft & arrest old age.
* PIMPLES - make 3 tablespoon of honey & 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste & apply on the pimple before sleeping & wash it the next morning with warm water.If done daily for 2 weeks,it remove pimples from the root.Same as with eczema,ringworm & all types of skin infections.
* CANCER - take 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder daily for one month 3 times a day will cure cancer of the stomach & bones.
* BAD BREATH - gargle with 1 teaspoon of honey & cinnamon powder mixed in hot water will make breath stays fresh throughout the day.
Potassium & Chronic Kidney Disease:
Potassium is a mineral that controls nerve and muscle function.It is necessary for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance & pH level. In order for potassium to perform these functions,blood levels must be kept 3.5mEq/L.The kidneys help keep potassium at a normal level.Potassium that are too high or too low can be dangerous.
How will you know if your potassium is too low or too high?
Low Potassium:
Potassium comes from the food we eat. Healthy kidneys remove excess potassium in the urine to help maintain normal levels in the blood.Since most foods have potassium, low potassium (hypokalemia) is uncommon in people who eat a healthy diet.Poor food intake,excessive vomiting and diarrhea and taking certain medications,such as diuretics,can cause low potassium levels.
Some of the effects of low potassium (hypokalemia) include:
* muscle weakness
* cramping
* fatique
* confusion
* problems with muscle coordination
* irregular heartbeat
* heart failure
Low potassium (hypokalemia) is rarely a problem for people with advance kidney failure,because the kidney loses the ability to remove potassium.Blood test are performed to help the doctor evaluate potassium level.
High Potassium:
When kidneys fail they can no longer remove excess potassium,so the levels builds up in the body.High potassium in the blood is called hyperkalemia. This may occur in people with advanced stages of chronic kidney disease.
Some of the effects of high potassium (hyperkalemia) are:
* nausea
* weakness
* numbness or tingling
* slow pulse
* irregular heartbeat
* heart failure
* sudden death
For people with stage 5 CKD (also known as end stage renal disease or ESRD) dialysis is necessary to help regulate potassium.Dialysis is very effective at removing excess potassium from the blood.Between dialysis
treatment,however,potassium levels rise.Because of this,high potassium food must be limited so potassium levels do not get too high before the next treatment.High potassium (hyperkalemia) is likely to occur when dialysis treatment are skipped or shortened.Missed treatments allow potassium to build up to dangerous level in the blood.This can lead to irregular heartbeats and even cause the heart to stop beating.
Know your potassium level:
Your potassium level should be checked regularly.Ask your renal dietitian or doctor about your potassium result.Checking your potassium level will guide your healthcare team to help keep your potassium in a safe range.
Laboratory ranges for CKD:
* Low Range- less than 3.5mEq/L
* Safe Range- 3.5 - 5.0mEq/L
* Unsafe Range- 5.1 - 6.0mEq/L
* Dangerous- more than 6.0mEq/L
HIGH POTASSIUM FOODS:
Fruits-
*Avocados *Bananas *Cantaloupe *Dried Fruits *Honeydew *Kiwi *Mangoes *Oranges & Orange Juice *Papaya & *Prune Juice
Vegetables-
*Artichoke *Dried Beans & Peas *Pumpkin *Potatoes & French Fries *Spinach (cooked) *Sweet Potatoes *Tomatoes & Tomato Juice *Vegetable Juices *Winter Squash
Dairy-
*Milk *Yogurt *Icecream
Miscellaneous-
*Chocolate *Molasses *Salt Substitute *Seeds & Nuts
LOW POTASSIUM FOODS:
Fruits-
*Apples *Berries *Fruit Cocktail *Grapes *Lemon *Peaches *Canned Pears *Pineapple *Plums *Watermelon
Vegetable-
*Carrots *Cabbage *Cauliflower *Cucumber *Eggplant *Green Peas *Lettuce *Onion *Summer Squash *Sweet Pepper
Dairy Substitute-
*Nondairy Creamers *Rice Milk (enriched) *Sorbet or Popsicle *Nondairy Whipped Topping
Snack-
*Jelly Beans *Hard Candies *Plain Donuts *Popcorn (unsalted) *Pretzels (unsalted) *Red Licorice
