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4/25/2015

A Slice of My Life

I went to get groceries today, and by the time I was done with the produce section, the cart was over half full. Just seeing all the different colors in the basket made me feel healthy - reds and yellows of the peaches and strawberries, the purples of the eggplant and turnips, the white of the onions, the green of the lettuces and greens, the tan of the potatoes, and the orange of the tomatoes. Mmmmmm!

Words, words, words. Today is the last day, I promise. I'm gonna just go until I'm done, whether it turns out short or long.

First, let's look at the word "hope", as in "I hope to lose weight" or "I hope I can do it". Hope in and of itself is not a bad word, so don't think I'm down on it. It's just wimpy. Know why? Because it's passive. It's a sit-back-and-enjoy-the-ride word. It's not a confident word, it's just inactive.

My personal choice is to use the word "expect", rather than "hope". Expect is an active word, because it inherently implies that something will happen (as opposed to hope, where you just wish something would happen). Literally, the root of "expect" is from the Latin and means "to look forward, from". Whereas "hope" makes me think of sitting back, "expect" makes me think of leaning forward with anticipation, because I know something's about to happen. It's a confident word, not apprehensive at all.

Finally, the last two words I'd like to cover together. They are "good" and "bad", used in the context of "I've been good" or "I've been bad". Bear in mind that I'm talking specifically here about the use of these words in regards to eating right and exercising only. The issue I see with these words is that they basically try to label you (or your behavior) by your habits. I can't say it strongly enough: You are not defined by what you eat or how often you exercise. The definition of any person comes from within that person, not from something external.

Particularly, "bad" is disenheartening, because it implies regret for past behavior. If you've read my thoughts from the beginning of this site till now, you know I'm not one to hold on to past behaviors. Using this word, "bad", over and over, keeps you focused on what you've done, not what you will do. Whatever you've done in your past does not dictate what you'll do in the future, unless you allow it to. Just because I didn't succeed when I tried to eat healthy in previous years has no bearing on whether or not I will succeed this time.

Am I making sense?

I have an aunt who constantly lays claim to infirmities. "My diabetes", she says, or "my asthma", or "my allergies." Don't get me wrong, I believe these things do exist, but I believe that she makes them more powerful merely by claiming them as hers. I view the word "bad" the same way - if you tell yourself something long enough, what happens? You start to believe it.

You're saying, "how can you use THAT example? You yourself have diabetes! Are you now denying it?"

Well, yes, to some extent. I don't lay claim to diabetes. I don't say "I'm a diabetic", I say "My doctor told me I have diabetes", or "My doctor diagnosed diabetes." I am not defined by this disease, and I fully expect to be cured of it before I reach my health goal next year.

You just watch and see.

Check out this awesome video of inspirational folks with diabetes -- or, liveabetes.

NEW Post, 3/7/2015:

Simple Diets for How to Treat Hemorrhoids Non-Surgically

Hemorrhoids are the enlarged vein with surrounds your rectum. This often leads to severe pain and irritation. Leading causes of piles are sitting for a long period, Child Birth and, etc. anyone suffering from this issue will defecate in pain. In some cases, Hemorrhoids leads to bleeding. If the precaution is taken with necessary steps, Hemorrhoids can be treated. Before providing you with the answers of how to treat hemroids? It is imperative to take measures for preventing re occurrence.

Avoid Toilet Paper

Rubbing the infected area with toilet paper will only help it grow. Patients are recommended to avoid toilet paper at all costs.

Wash the Hemorrhoids area with lukewarm water. It will help for how to shrink hemorrhoids.
If you want, you can use moist tissues but avoid the dry clothes at all cost.
You don`t need to use soap or any other chemical to wash the infected area because it will only worsen your condition.
To shrink the Hemorrhoids faster, dry the anal area after every wash.

Apply Apple Cider Vinegar

It is proved to be effective against Hemorrhoids.

Just dip some cotton in this vinegar and apply to your infected area.
For better results, you need to implement it at least twice a day. If you do it right, you will see the results within a week.
To further improve the effects, use Horse Chestnut regularly.

Cut Down the Blood Supply

The best way of how to treat Hemroids is reducing the supply of blood to the infected area; this will ultimately result in shrinkage of swelling.

Just keep your area as cold as possible by applying ice. It will help cut down the blood flow to swelling and ultimately get rid of your problem.

Add More Fiber in your Diet

Adding fiber in your diet will help making your stools soft which makes it easier for them to pass.

To improve your fiber intake, use fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Try to consume natural laxative for improving your bowel.
To further better your diet, you can add Citrucel or Metamucil with Flaxseeds in your drinks.
As it is well said, eight glass of water a day keeps the doctor away. Water is the best way to get answer of how to treat Hemroids. It’s full and the easiest source of fiber.

Ask your Doctor

If none of those as mentioned earlier works, it’s time to visit your doctor! Lack of proper treatment of Hemorrhoids can lead to serious health problems. If you don`t treat it in time, you may need Hemorrhoidectomy, so take precautions in the first place. Ask your physician for non-surgical therapies. After consulting your doctor, you may be treated with Injection Scleroteherapy, Rubber Band Ligation, and Infrared Photocoagulation.

Tips:

Firstly, add some minor changes to your daily lifestyle.

Don`t sit around continuously for hours.
Take a walk around your office for 3-5 minutes every hour.
You can go to grab a file or glass of water.
Just add some mobility in your daily life.
In case you suffer from constipation, treat it immediately as it leads to the Hemorrhoids.