Breathe

I’m ok, breathe it in
It’s my choice, breathe it in
It’s my money, breathe it in
It’s my life, breathe it in

I can’t breathe, breathe it in
I can’t walk, breathe it in
I can’t work, breathe it in
I can’t live, breathe it in

Stop
Too late

I hurt
I’m angry
Fix me… please

Suffering,
Gasping, hacking,
Desperate wishes,
No breath comes

No fond memories...

My father died prematurely. I do not have any memories of my father when he was healthy... he was always sick in my mind...Unable to walk many steps, unable to breathe...suffering slowly for 20 years.
There are no memories of running around with my father. No memories of playing ball, catch, tag, wrestling, or any other sport.

My memories include oxygen, hacking noises, hitting his back, and slow, agonizing walking when we ventured anywhere. There were pills, inhalers, hospital visits and aids that came to the house to take care of him. Stress, arguing, yelling, and constant fear gripped my house.

My father only met one of his five grandchildren. My oldest son, Marshall (now almost 12) attended his grandfather's funeral when he was 9 months old. There are no memories for any of them.

Marshall tells me regularly he will not follow in his grandfather's footsteps; he wishes he knew his grandfather. It makes both of us sad when he longs to have known him. He has asked to see and have pictures of him, so that he can feel a connection to what he has lost.

I am not the only daughter that has lost a parent to smoking. I have never touched, inhaled or smoked because of the loss that I experienced from this terrible, addictive, product that destroys families and lives.

If you have children, grandchildren or plan to have a family in the future, you should consider how this product may forever change the course of your life and your family.

There are many products and programs available, but from what I understand, there needs to be a need to stop. If you have approached this point in your life please get the help you need to accomplish this task.

Be sure to visit http://www.nicodermcq.com/ for more information to help you or someone you know quit smoking. At this site, you can find out more about your addiction. You can also find a support coach, or link up with someone else who is trying to quit. Develop your plan and become healthier today.

Omega-3’s are they really important to your diet?

Having enough Omega-3’s in your diet, can make a difference to your mental and physical health and help you loose weight!

The hormones controlled by diet are far more powerful than any drug you’ll ever take. Maintaining hormonal equilibrium within a therapeutic range is essential for controlling inflammation and maximizing cellular rejuvenation by turning “on” and “off’ the flow of genetic information. This is the biochemical key for establishing a life-long strategy for weight control and risk-management of chronic disease.

Decreasing Inflammation
Excess weight gain is caused by inflammation within the fat cell. Left uncontrolled, this inflammation makes it increasingly difficult to stop the accumulation of body fat and reduce excess weight. When fat “goes bad” (becomes inflamed) powerful inflammatory hormones called eicosanoids trigger systemic inflammation throughout the body increasing numerous health risks related to heart, brain and immune function, just like a viral infection. This type of systemic inflammation “Silent Inflammation” because you cannot see it or feel it. Despite our inability to sense its presence, Silent Inflammation significantly increases the risk of chronic health disorders like problems with the heart and blood sugar levels. This explains why cutting calories and increasing exercise alone are not enough. First and foremost, you must control inflammation within the fat cells.

While there isn’t a single drug that can decrease inflammation within the fat cells, the foods you eat can! The reason fat cells become inflamed in the first place is caused by the accumulation of arachadonic acid (AA) as a result of diet especially one rich in refined carbohydrates that stimulate insulin production. Uncontrolled inflammation in the fat cells causes insulin resistance thus making you fatter while increasing inflammation levels throughout the body. Left unchecked, systemic inflammation compromises heart, brain, and immune function plus accelerates pre-mature aging.

Controlling Insulin
By eating the right combination of foods to reduce insulin coupled with adequate levels of Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) that the body cannot make and are seldom found in the average diet, you can better control insulin levels and in turn reduce Silent Inflammation both within fat cells and systemically. EPA decreases the levels of AA that generate the chronic pro-inflammatory responses while DHA stimulates certain genes useful in burning stored body fat at a faster rate. By controlling Silent Inflammation within the fat cells and throughout the body, you can achieve successful weight loss and simultaneously optimize heart, brain and immune function.

The orchestration of the above is essential for weight loss, and the foods you eat are critical to your success for controlling the ideal hormonal balance necessary to decrease inflammation and stabilize insulin. Inflammatory eicosanoids and elevated insulin levels increase as you age and must be normalized to help control this delicate hormonal balance. Every meal and snack determines this balance, good or bad, for the next 4-6 hours each and every day.

Want to learn More?
You can learn even more about Omega-3’s and their importance to your health in the previously published article: “Are you Omega-3 deficient?”http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976879333

Panic

Sudden, what’s wrong
Squeeze, can’t breathe
Thumping, heart skipping
Pounding, pressure rising
Thready, no pulse
Numb, can’t touch
Scared, crying
Dizzy, falling down
Shaking, can’t stop
Dark room, lay down
Close eyes, see nothing
Close mind, think nothing
Wait, almost done
So tired, time to rest