Friday Focus

Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!

Our focus today is on endometriosis.

Endometriosis occurs when tissue that acts a lot like the lining of your uterus—called endometrium—starts growing outside of your uterus, where it doesn't belong.

These out-of-place growths, called lesions or implants, can cause severe pain and inflammation throughout the month.

The most common symptoms of endo are:
*Pain before and during periods (usually worse than “normal” menstrual cramps)
*Pain during or after sexual activity
*Painful urination/bowel movements during periods
*Fatigue
*Infertility
*Heavy bleeding

Other gastrointestinal upsets such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea
In addition, many women with endometriosis suffer from:
*Allergies
*Chemical sensitivities
*Frequent yeast infections

Many women with endo also experience a range of immune disorders, including asthma, eczema, and certain autoimmune diseases. Infertility affects about 30-40% of women with endo and is a common result with the progression of the disease.

Diagnosis is considered uncertain until proven by laparoscopy, a surgical procedure done under anesthesia. A laparoscopy usually shows the location, size, and extent of the growths. This helps the doctor and patient make better treatment choices.

If this sounds like you or you want more information www.speakendo.com

Until Monday
#liveBlessed

Thursday Thoughts

Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!

Happy International Womens Day 

The U.S. ranks behind 98 countrieswhen it comes to women’s representation. With issues like economic security, international relations, gun violence, healthcare, and civil rights at the forefront of our national dialogue, we’re facing an urgent need for more women at the table. But we can only succeed if we work together, putting aside our political beliefs to achieve this shared goal. We can’t call ourselves a representative democracy until our democracy is representative.

For more from this article go to 

https://www.refinery29.com/2018/03/192817/women-running-for-office-2018-reflectus-coalition

Until tomorrow 

#liveBlessed

Wednesday Word

Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!

Our word for today comes from 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

Today take the time to reflect on your past, take an honest look at your present state, and seek guidance for your future.

See, too often we are so busy being in the race that we are not aware of what is going on around us. It is only when we take time to reflect that we realize how far we have come.

We then have to take an honest evaluation of where we are today. Honest because we get cheated out of blessing because we lie to yourself. Every time you make promises to yourself about  what you are going to do or change and you don't, you're  lying to yourself. I know you had good intentions but a lie is a lie no matter what color you make it.

Finally look to the future. This can only be done when you have been honest about your present state. The future can be tricky because it's not about pipe dreams. It is about creating a systematic plan with the guidance of your higher power. See we can not become the new creation spoken of without getting rid of the old. Our systematic plan will help us not to return to old habits, people, and mindsets that will keep us from our predestined purpose.  Yes, you have a purpose and it must be fulfilled. 

Until tomorrow
#liveBlessed

Tuesday Tools

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Grace and peace be unto you!

March 8th is World Kidney Day. What is your level of awareness?

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem with adverse outcomes of kidney failure and premature death [1]. CKD affects approximately 195 million women worldwide and it is currently the 8th leading cause of death in women, with close to 600,000 deaths each year [2]. .

The risk of developing CKD is at least as high in women as in men, and may even be higher. According to some studies, CKD is more likely to develop in women compared with men, with an average 14% prevalence in women and 12% in men [3]. However, the number of women on dialysis is lower than the number of men.

Some kidney diseases, such as lupus nephropathy or kidney infection (acute or chronic pyelonephritis) typically affect women. Lupus nephritis is a kidney disease caused by an autoimmune disease, which is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the own cells and organs [6]. Pyelonephritis is a potentially severe infection that involves one or both kidneys [7]. Kidney infections (as most urinary tract infections) are more common in women and the risk increases in pregnancy. To ensure good results, as most renal diseases, diagnosis and treatment should be timely.

To find out more about it go to
http://www.worldkidneyday.org/2018-campaign/2018-wkd-theme/

Monday Motivation

Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!

As we move into women's history month I want to ask you, Who is in your tribe? Tribe? Yeah, you know the people that you call when you need to get stuff done. Who is a part of that group? Are they people that encourage you to greatness or foolishness?  Are they people who see things in you that you don't even see in yourself and don't alow you to be mediocre? Are they the people that would come get you out of a situation in the idle of the night?

If everyone around you has their hand out and never gives those parasites and they need to be fumigated. Find you those people that will build you but will also tell you when your wrong. Yes people will have doing crazy stuff while they talk about you behind your back. Pray for God to send the right people in your life.

Until tomorrow
#liveBlessed

Friday Focus

Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!

Our focus for this coming up week is healthy sleep. Too often this concept is overlooked yet it take such a difference. When you are tired you don't make good decisions. Tired drives act just like drunk drivers. Rest, renewal, and relaxation are so important to mental, physical, and spiritual health. Below are a few tips about sleep.

1. Stick to a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends. This helps to regulate your body's clock and could help you fall asleep and stay asleep for the night.

2.Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual. A relaxing, routine activity right before bedtime conducted away from bright lights helps separate your sleep time from activities that can cause excitement, stress or anxiety which can make it more difficult to fall asleep, get sound and deep sleep or remain asleep.

3.If you have trouble sleeping, avoid naps, especially in the afternoon. Power napping may help you get through the day, but if you find that you can't fall asleep at bedtime, eliminating even short catnaps may help.

4. Exercise daily. Vigorous exercise is best, but even light exercise is better than no activity. Exercise at any time of day, but not at the expense of your sleep.

5. Evaluate your room. Design your sleep environment to establish the conditions you need for sleep. Your bedroom should be cool – between 60 and 67 degrees. Your bedroom should also be free from any noise that can disturb your sleep.

6. Finally, your bedroom should be free from any light. Check your room for noises or other distractions. This includes a bed partner's sleep disruptions such as snoring. Consider using blackout curtains, eye shades, ear plugs, "white noise" machines, humidifiers, fans and other devices.

7. Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows. Make sure your mattress is comfortable and supportive. The one you have been using for years may have exceeded its life expectancy – about 9 or 10 years for most good quality mattresses. Have comfortable pillows and make the room attractive and inviting for sleep but also free of allergens that might affect you and objects that might cause you to slip or fall if you have to get up during the night.

8. Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and heavy meals in the evening. Alcohol, cigarettes, and caffeine can disrupt sleep. Eating big or spicy meals can cause discomfort from indigestion that can make it hard to sleep. If you can, avoid eating large meals for two to three hours before bedtime. Try a light snack 45 minutes before bed if you’re still hungry.

9. Wind down. Your body needs time to shift into sleep mode, so spend the last hour before bed doing a calming activity such as reading. For some people, using an electronic device such as a laptop can make it hard to fall asleep, because the particular type of light emanating from the screens of these devices is activating to the brain. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid electronics before bed or in the middle of the night.

Here's to some great sleep for you.

Until Monday
#liveBlessed

Thursday Thoughts

Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!
My thought for today.