So, your urine smells like burnt popcorn—why is this happening, and is it bad? Find out.
I recently had a question from someone wondering why their urine smells like burnt popcorn. Let’s cover why this could happen.
A strong urine odor that’s similar to burnt popcorn could mean that you’re making a lot of ketones. You’re not making too many to put you in ketoacidosis. But, you’re making a high amount, which is also concentrated.
This typically happens after a person has been fasting for 16-20 hours. You may especially have smelly urine when you first wake up in the morning because your urine is more concentrated.
If your urine smells like popcorn, this is not necessarily a bad thing. It could just mean that you’re in some pretty hard-core ketosis. It means that what you’re doing is working.
You can even test your urine or blood to really see this. What you can do: 1. Adjust your protein (you may be consuming too much protein) 2. Adjust your fluids (consume more fluids)
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Atlanta, Georgia — Atlanta police released body camera footage from officers tasing two college students during the protests in Atlanta.
Two police officers have been fired and three others placed on desk duty over excessive use of force. Police identified the fired officers as Investigator Ivory Streeter, who was hired in December 2003, and Investigator Mark Gardner, who was hired in August 1997. Friends identified the two as 20-year-old Spelman College student Teniyah PilgrIm and 22-year-old Messiah Young, a graduate of Morehouse College. Pilgrim was detained and later released at the scene without charges. Young was taken to Grady hospital and released Sunday morning. He was initially charged with fleeing the scene and driving with an expired license, but the mayor later ordered those charges to be dropped.
An Every
Day Carry Kit, or EDC, is comprised of the everyday carry gear,
including emergency essentials, that you might need to face challenges
or dangers, that come between you and home. In the strictest sense, we
all take an EDC kit with us each day. Our wallet or purse, keys, money,
cell phone; these are the things we've decided we need each day to
ensure that we can do what we need to do and get home safely. But is it
everything you need? Identifying Your Everyday Carry Gear Needs If only we knew exactly what situations we would face on a given day,
we would never leave our house unprepared. There are no warnings given
for disasters. You have to try to anticipate your needs before they
arrive. Your daily routine can give you some ideas about the types of
situations for which you need to be prepared. Where do you live? Do you live in an urban, suburban, or country
community? Or do you live so far out in the boonies that, without a
four-wheel-drive truck, you'd need a 72-hour pack to make it home alive? Work environment? You may live in a gated community but work in a
dangerous part of town. Consider where you'll be spending time,
especially outside of your car, as a part of determining likely risk. Long commute? People who commute long distances have a higher
likelihood of certain challenges like car trouble, or dangers such as
car accidents. Responsible for others? If you often have children with you, you may
need to consider their needs as a part of you every day carry gear. Unique medical needs? Do you suffer from a food allergy, bee allergy,
asthma, high blood pressure or diabetes? Rescue medications like back
up inhalers, epi-pens, blood pressure medicine, insulin, and needles
would need to be a part of every kit you prepare. Assessing What Challenges or Dangers You Are Likely to Face? There are three types of scenarios for which you need to be prepared. Challenges: common situations like a flat tire or a dark parking lot,
a power outage; things that won't kill you, but a little preparation
goes a long way toward making things easier. Threats: a personal attack, car accident, injury, or an opportunity to help another person with one of these scenarios. Catastrophes: Terrorist attack, natural disaster, rioting, getting
lost or breaking down way out in the wilderness, anything that results
in a major disruption to routine, or makes it necessary for you to
survive on your own, at least for a time. You know your routine. Only you can identify your unique needs and
likely threats. It's important to be prepared, but if you try to prepare
for every single emergency that could ever arise, you could end up with
an EDC kit that's so enormous you never have it with you. The very best
everyday carry gear is the gear you actually have on you when the need
arises. The Difference Between an EDC, a GHB, and a Bug Out Bag If your initial instinct is to over-prepare, relax. At least you're
on the right track. There are several types of emergency kits that are
valuable to have around, and they all serve slightly different purposes.
A Get Home Bag, or GHB, carries a little more equipment than you would
want to carry on your person and is designed to do exactly what the name
implies, get you home. Another type of emergency kit, called a Bug Out
Bag, or BOB, and is as much as you can carry (within reason) and is
designed to give you everything you need to survive up to a week. The
weight limit recommendation for a Bug Out Bag is 1/3 of a man's body
weight and 1/4 of a woman's.
Preparing for eventualities with all three of these types of kits in
mind can allow you to prepare efficiently and give you ultimate peace of
mind. You could think of it this way: Your everyday carry gear is
designed to get you to your Get Home Bag. Your GHB is designed to get
you to your Bug Out Bag. And your BOB is designed to support you through
a minimum of a week in the wilderness, should the need arise. Best case
scenario, you never need a GHB or a BOB, but it's nice to have them. An
EDC kit, however, you are almost certain to need at least a couple of
times a year. What To Carry In Your Every Day Carry Kit There are many recommended items that you might want to carry as a
part of your EDC kit. Based on the risk assessment that you've already
performed, you'll need to choose the items that best help you meet those
needs. Must Have Items: Self Defense - a knife, box cutter, credit card knife, tactical pen – any item that you can use to defend yourself. Fire – Lighter – windproof is best, waterproof matches, fire starting
kit. Depending on the size of the kit you're creating, you can choose
the size. But at a minimum, you should have at least one way to start a
fire. Light – Flashlight – You may end up with several different light
sources, stored in different places, and in different kits. But you
should always have some source of light on you at all times. If nothing
else, a mini flashlight on your key chain is a must. Compass – this could easily be incorporated with an analog watch,
rather than as a separate piece of equipment. What you can't count as a
compass is the GPS in your cell phone. In the event of infrastructure
failure, one of the first things you'll lose is your cell service. You
need an old fashioned, magnetic compass, either integrated into your
analog watch, or by itself. Cordage – a box of unflavored floss, a paracord bracelet, a bundle of
paracord, or even replacing your shoelaces with paracord – too many
situations will require some type of cordage. Don't be without it. Shelter – Mylar blankets are the easiest and lightest choice for very
small kits. As you develop larger, more advanced GHBs, or BOBs, you can
incorporate better shelter. But a Mylar blanket or two will go a long
way in a pinch. First Aid Kit – This can be as simple as a few bandaids, a couple of
alcohol pads, and some antibiotic, or as evolved as a full fledged First
Aid Kit, complete with a defibrillator. Consider the other kits you're
preparing, and carry what you think you'll need. First aid items you may
want to consider, even for a small kit, include: band aids, bandages,
alcohol, antibiotic, antacids, ibuprofen or acetaminophen, and certainly
must include any personal rescue medications. Food – or more correctly, a way to get food. At a minimum, a couple
of fishing hooks in your daily wear hat, or folded into a piece of
aluminum foil in your wallet, or a small medicine bottle full of
supplies, you choose. These can be combined with your floss for fishing
line. Cash – You should always have at least some cash that is for
emergency use only. It's probably a good idea to store it separately
from your normal funds. Should Have Items: Items you should incorporate into your everyday carry gear, if you
can. If necessary, use this list to begin putting together a Get Home
Bag. Small pill bottle filled with Vaseline - Vaseline (or any petroleum
based jelly) has variety of uses including treating chapped lips and
hands, cuts and scrapes, and for use as a fire accelerant Cotton balls - first aid uses and as tinder for starting a fire Weatherproof matches or Fire Striker Battery – at least AA size. Maybe you already have one in your
flashlight, but carry spares if at all possible. They come in handy for
other things, too, like starting fires. Small wire saw – This can be included as part of a credit card size
multi-tool, to cut down on the amount of gear you have to carry. Fishing supplies – a couple of fishing hooks in your daily wear hat,
or folded into a piece of aluminum foil in your wallet, or a small
medicine bottle full of supplies, you choose. Food - hard candies, a bullion cube, anything to give you calories and a morale boost. The more the better, within reason. Water purification – Whether tablets or a filtration system,
something to get you clean water in a pinch. There are straw sized
filtration systems. Multi-tool – either full sized, or a credit card multi-tool that you carry in your wallet. Whistle – For signaling, scaring away wild animals, or human attackers Super Glue – comes in mini tubes and can serve a variety of purposes,
including minor repairs, first aid, and as a fire accelerant. Nice to Have Items: A few things that it would be nice to have, if you can fit it in. If
it won't fit in your everyday carry gear, this could be the beginnings
of a great Get Home Bag. Small address book – in the event that you lose the use of your cell
phone, you'll need the emergency contact information for those closest
to you. Include in it, any other information you might have difficulty
calling to mind under stressful situations. Shoes – a spare pair, in case you have to walk a long way. Hiking
boots would be preferable. This is especially important for women, who
might be wearing heels when they discover the need to walk. Larger knife or weapon – Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. Bright Yellow Poncho – good for weather protection and easier to spot. Stainless steel water bottle or thermos – This can also be used as
your kit container, as a weapon, or just to keep some water in. Food – One or more high calorie energy bars or protein bars, enough to get you through a few hours of stress, at least. Finding The Right Container For Your EDC Kit Once you've assessed your needs, and chosen the items you can and
will carry on you every day, it's time to figure out how to carry it.
There are a couple of ways to go. The typical method is to get a small
container and fit your gear inside. You'll need to choose a container
size based on how you'll be carrying your kit. If you have a briefcase
or purse, you can accommodate a larger size. If it must go in your
pocket, you'll have to use a smaller container and be more creative in
the way you carry anything that doesn't fit. Metal box – If you can find something metal that fits your needs, a
metal container is optimal. It will hold its shape and maintain a water
tight seal better than some plastic containers. If necessary, you could
also use it to cook with. Altoids tins are a popular choice, especially
for an in-your-pocket EDC kit, though it is limiting in its size. Plastic – The advantage of a plastic container is how easy it can be
to find one in a size that fits your needs. Rubbermaid style containers
come in a variety of sizes and are inexpensive. The downside is the lid
can sometimes be too easy to remove; you may have to seal it with some
duct tape. Organization pack - Commercial EDC organizational packs are available
in a number of sizes, designed specifically to help you organize your
essential Every Day Carry Gear. Wearing your gear – You can distribute your gear throughout your
clothing, using cargo pants pockets, your hat, key ring, wallet, a chain
or lanyard, etc. Women are at a distinct advantage because they are
expected to carry a purse, and by simply carrying a slightly larger one
they can accommodate many more items with little trouble. Men can
improve their carrying abilities, depending on their work dress code, by
wearing cargo pants with a number of pockets, or carrying a briefcase
or small backpack with them to work. (Maybe now is the time to consider
purchasing that ultra trendy man purse you've been secretly eyeing.) Self-Contained Kit - Your container could also be a part of your kit.
A thermos or metal container that can be used for cooking, etc. The
only downside to this container is that you still have to figure out how
to carry it with you every day. The Best EDC Kit There's what you should carry, and then there's what you will carry.
The very best Every Day Carry kit is the one you have with you when you
need it, and includes the knowledge to use the gear you've carried. All
the preparation in the world doesn't do you any good, if you don't have
your gear or don't know how to use it. So be realistic in your risk
assessment, practical in your kit assembly (remember you can assemble a
GHB and BOB, as well, you don't have to carry everything every minute),
learn to use the items you've chosen, and be faithful in carrying your
Every Day Carry Gear, every day!
Kelli is the owner of www.EverydayCarryGear.com and
publisher of "How To Build The Best EDC Kit", one of the many articles
designed to educate and help you the reader be prepared and ready for
action in whatever survival situation you could find yourself in. If you
enjoyed this article, I recommend heading over to website for some more
great reads.
“For he saith, I have heard
thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored
thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of
salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2).
Salvation is available to
all, right now. All we need to do is receive Jesus Christ as our Lord
and personal Savior.
Rejoice in the Lord, O you [uncompromisingly]
righteous [you upright, in right standing with God]; for praise is
becoming and appropriate for those who are upright [in heart].
Psalm 33:1, The Amplified Bible
Praise. According to the Word of God, that’s the most appropriate, becoming thing that you as a believer can do. Let
me warn you though, God’s idea of “appropriate” praise and your idea of
appropriate praise may well be two very different things. The praise He
calls for is joyous and uninhibited. And, at times, it’s just plain
loud! If you don’t believe it, look in the Bible and see the kind
of praise that goes on in heaven. Read Isaiah 6 and find out how they
act in the throne room. The seraphim shout in there until the doorposts
shake! And when they do, the glory of the Lord fills the house. When
you get to heaven, you’re going to be praising like that too. You’re
going to be leaping and praising God with every part of your being. But
don’t wait until then to start. Begin now. Decide today that instead of praising God the way you like, you are going to start doing it the way He likes.
Begin to release those praises joyously, uninhibitedly. Don’t wait
until you get to heaven to praise God with all your being. Do it now. He
deserves it!
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How To Play Off-The-Ball At A Young Age
By Brandon Ogle
Everyone wants to be the guy with the ball in the closing seconds.
However, after watching many great teams, I’ve realized that too many of these “players” can have a significant negative impact for the team overall. With this understanding, it’s not difficult to conclude that young players need to develop the ability to play basketball without the ball in their hands. There are so many situations throughout each game where this comes into play.
Always Ready
MMA athlete and current UFC star Conor McGregor once said, “I stay ready so I don’t have to get ready.” Although MMA is much different than basketball, this concept of always being ready doesn’t change. Both sports require you to make decisions quickly. This idea relates perfectly to being a better off the ball player. Even when you don’t have the ball in your hands, you need to constantly be moving and working. When players start standing around, the offense quickly becomes stagnant.
Unfortunately, this happens far too often at the youth level. Young players don’t see a need to move around if they don’t possess the basketball. Whether you’re an outside shooter, a rebounder or a mid-range player, keep working and stay ready!
Wings/Guards: Roll Off Screens
When I make the claim that players need to play better off-the-ball, this statement has different implications for various types of players. I’ll start off with wings and guards. One of the best actions they can do is run off screens. In doing so, make sure you run off the screen so there is no space between yourself and the screener. This will ensure you create enough space from the defender. Then immediately after running off the screen, get your head up and create an open passing option for the ball handler. As I mentioned earlier, stay ready! A second piece of advice is to cut at different speeds. You don’t want to create an environment where your defender knows where and how you’ll cut. This is easy to defend against! Always try faking them out by taking a step one way before sprinting off a screen. In the end, from each of these recommendations, the central interlocking element is this idea that you must be constantly be moving. Keep in mind that after you receive the pass, you’ll need to be thinking about getting a shot off if you manage to get open. This video from former NBA assistant coach, Hal Wissel teaches the basics on shooting off the catch.
Bigs: Set Screens
Due to the nature of the position, bigs are often asked to set screens for the wings and guards. Often times, it will result in opportunities for the cutters and not the screener. All of this goes back to the concept of doing actions for the greater good of the team. In the terms of the actual screening process, make sure you stand firm and avoid falling victim to a moving screen turnover. This will quickly draw the ire of your coach! Sometimes, the screening process will result in chances for the actual screener. In these, you may set a screen and then roll. Think of a pick-and-roll offense here. In order to be effective with this, bigs need to work on catching the ball, putting a dribble or two down and shooting the ball. Conversely, it can be useful to take a step back to the three-point line before executing a catch-and-shoot situation. Again, as was the case with the wings, you need to always be on the move and ready to make a play. Frequent Cuts As I alluded to earlier, one of the biggest downfall for teams can be too much stagnation. Players are just standing around and the ball handler doesn’t have any open passing lanes to find a teammate. Frequent cuts can eliminate this detriment. When cutting, keep in mind that the ball handler might not always see you when you get open. Don’t let this get in your head and affect your game, just keep working and fighting out there. This is particularly important at the youth level. Young players might start to get frustrated when the point guard fails to see them when they’re wide open. Rather than letting this frustration boil, go and tell your point guard where to look, in what might be a soft spot in the defense.
Better Chemistry Amongst Teammates
Teams filled with players willing to play off-the-ball often possess great chemistry in the locker room. Even at the youth level, every team will probably have one or two players that are slightly more talented than the rest. However, not everyone will possess the skills to handle the ball a lot and distribute it amongst their teammates. This is why I sort-of consider great off-the-ball players to be terrific role players. They understand their role and are always willing to do whatever it takes to come out of a game with a win. Although, some great off-the-ball players are truly stars (think of Rip Hamilton, who will be discussed later), you need everyone on the court to be willing to be a great off-the-ball player. When players are playing for the greater good of the team, they start to enjoy playing with each other since there is a greater sense of equalityamongst their teammates.
Rip Hamilton Example
In all my years watching nearly every level of basketball, one player I’ve always loved evaluating is Richard “Rip” Hamilton. The former Detroit Piston NBA Champion was a dynamite scorer, amassing a 17.1 scoring average over his 14-year NBA career. A lot of these points came from the topics I’ve discussed above. When playing with the Pistons, he had a point guard in Chauncey Billups who had great vision of the court. Hamilton was always rolling off screens and creating passing opportunities for Billups. Upon receiving the pass, Hamilton wouldn’t hesitate to pull up mid-range for the jumper. You’ll likely never find a better mid-range shooter than Rip.
Keep Moving!
Playing off the ball ultimately boils down to always being on the move. Defenses are going to look to get in a rhythm to where they are always in the right place. Conversely, offenses want to disrupt this and keep them thinking. Whether you’re a forward, center or guard, there is always something to be doing. For young players, acquiring this skill and knowledge can pay serious dividends as you progress in your basketball career. Other recommended offensive courses: Fundamentals and Finishing by Dave Severns Great Pick and Roll Plays with Lason Perkins Guard/Wing Workout featuring Coach Rob Moxley
Are you the type of person who does whatever they
want in the colder months and then once spring is in full swing realize
you are nowhere close to being ready for summer? If that sounds like
you and you end up going in full-blown summer shredding mode, you're
going to want to pay close attention to the five things I have listed
below that can help speed up the process for you. First off, I would highly recommend you make health and
fitness a lifestyle choice. Eating whatever you want and letting
yourself go in the colder months isn't healthy and as you may be
experiencing right now, can cause a lot of stress when you realize that
summer vacation is coming up and you don't exactly fit into your
swimsuit anymore. But, don't worry, you aren't alone and I'm about to
show you some key things to focus on to help you with your summer
shredding.
1. Decrease your calories
The first thing you will want to do is get into a caloric
deficit. What this means is consuming fewer calories than what is
needed for you to maintain your weight. If 2,500 calories keeps your
body weight the same, lowering down to 2,000 calories each day will help
you lose around one pound of body weight each week. Once you start
making progress, you will need to make further changes to your calories
and possibly lower them again so that you continue to see the results
you desire. However, there are a few other things that I'm going to
touch on that will help you keep your calories up, yet allow you to burn
more each day so you can enjoy the meals you eat.
2. Cook your own meals
Cooking your own meals is key for summer shredding. You
want to know exactly what is in each of your meals and control how it is
prepared. When you eat out at restaurants or even fast food, you
really have no control over how they prepare your meals unless you give
them specifics (and even then, you have your fingers crossed that they
follow your wishes). Simplify things by meal prepping your meals so you
know exactly what you are consuming, in the exact portions you want,
and with the precise macronutrient breakdown you need to see results.
3. Increase cardio
Cardio should be a staple during your summer shredding
efforts. Cardio will help you burn calories throughout the day, as well
as allow you to keep your calories up higher than if you didn't do
cardio at all and were expecting to see the numbers dropping on the
scale. Doing as little as 30 minutes of cardio a few times a week to
start would definitely help. From there you can always increase the
duration of your cardio per session (say to around 45 minutes) or you
can add in an extra day or two of cardio per week.
4. Hit the weights
Unfortunately, many people skip weight training and think it
doesn't do much when it comes to weight loss. Well, I'm here to tell
you that if you want to speed up your summer shredding results, you need
to hit the weights. Weight training not only burns calories, but it
helps build lean muscle mass. Now, you might be wondering why you would want to build
anything if you're trying to lose. The fact of the matter is that the
more muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn each day (even
while at rest). Muscle needs energy and because of that, it needs to
burn fuel from the foods you consume or body fat itself in order to not
only function but to maintain its size. Ladies, you especially need to understand that you will not
get HUGE lifting weights. You don't possess the same amount of
testosterone as men so it's naturally impossible to get big. That being
said, adding some quality lean mass will help the overall appearance of
your physique and will improve your strength as well.
5. Drink plenty of water
Water! Your body is made up of primarily
water and for that reason, it needs to constantly be replenished to
function optimally. Water helps all of the processes that take place in
your body. Everything from muscle function to cognitive thinking.
When you become dehydrated, you will find your physical and mental
performance will decline. It is recommended that you drink water throughout the day to
maintain proper levels as well as to maintain hydration. Those who
exercise (like you) need even more water during the day to replenish
what you lost during workouts. Therefore, I would recommend carrying
around a water bottle everywhere you go and when it is empty, fill it
back up.
Iodine has some pretty amazing and unique effects on the immune system. Here’s what you need to know.
Today we’re going to talk about iodine and immune system health. I’ve talked a lot about important nutrients like zinc, vitamin D, and vitamin C in relation to the immune system. But I haven’t talked about iodine. Iodine has a unique influence on the immune system.
You need about 150mcg of iodine per day. Many people, around 2 billion, are deficient in iodine. Sea kelp seems to be the best source of iodine, but there are other great iodine sources as well. The best iodine-rich foods are: • Sea kelp • Shellfish • Fish • Eggs • Dairy Iodine is needed for the thyroid. The thyroid is the gland that stores iodine and helps make thyroid hormones. If you’re deficient in iodine, your thyroid stimulating hormone can go up. Thyroid stimulating hormone has a few different functions. One would be that it causes the thyroid to get bigger. Another function is that it increases the release of the thyroid hormone T4, which can then be converted to T3.
Something else that messes with the thyroid is estrogen. It just so happens that iodine is a great mineral to help lower high levels of estrogen. Iodine and all of the trace minerals are very important for pregnant women. If a pregnant woman is deficient in iodine, there could be massive problems for the child, including: • Intellectual disabilities • Deafness • Stunted growth Iodine and the immune system: 1. Enhances dendritic cells 2. Supports B-cell development 3. Helps stimulate phagocytes 4. Enhances natural killer cells 5. Enhances cytokines 6. Good for memory cells DR. BERG'S SHOP: http://shop.drberg.com/
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Modesto, California — Modesto police released body camera footage Friday from a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened on May 25th at approximately 9:39 pm at West Orangeburg Avenue and Enslen Avenue.
This officer involved shooting resulted in the death of 35-year-old, Reymar Gagarin of Modesto. On that evening. Officers were on their way to an unrelated call at Enslen Park. They were stopped at the intersection of Orangeburg and Elsen when Gagarin pulled up next to them and exited his car with a handgun.
Officers accelerated away from Gagarin and made a U-turn. As they got out of their patrol car, Gagarin began walking towards them, pointing a handgun at them. Officers fired multiple rounds at Gagarin, striking him. He was transported to the local hospital where he died of his wounds. The handgun found at the scene was later determined to be a fake handgun.
According to witnesses, Gagarin claimed that he wanted to be in a high speed police chase and to force the officers to shoot him using a fake handgun.
What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness. "bi" stands for two, so
as the name may suggest, a person with bipolar disorder has two moods.
These two moods shift from the extremes on both sides of the spectrum.
Sometimes, a person with bipolar disorder may experience episodes of
mania. In this state, a person has an extremely elevated mood. This very
person can experience extreme lows, or depression. Bipolar disorder often causes people to have trouble managing their
daily tasks such as working, going to school, and maintaining regular
relationships. The average age that someone develops bipolar disorder is
around 25 years old. Bipolar Disorder Types Bipolar disorder has several types and disorders related to it. Let’s review each type: Bipolar 1 Bipolar 1 disorder, or manic depressive disorder, is a mental illness
that involves at least one manic episode. This manic episode is an
extremely elevated mood and/or extremely high energy level, usually
followed by abnormal behavior that affects a person’s life. In addition,
a person with this type of bipolar disorder will suffer from episodes
of depression. These cycles of manic and depression will continue into
this person’s future. Bipolar II Like bipolar ! disorder, bipolar II disorder involves cycling moods
of highs and lows. The difference between the two is that a person with
bipolar II does not have mania levels of highs. However, like bipolar I,
a person with bipolar II still suffers from depression. Cyclothymic Disorder Comparing cyclothymic disorder to bipolar I and bipolar II disorders,
it is relatively mild. A person with this disorder will have moods of
mild depression and then moods of an elevate mood called hypomania.
These highs and lows of a person with cyclothymic disorder never reach
full on mania or major depressive levels. Symptoms Symptoms of mania and hypomania Let’s discuss the symptoms of both mania and hypomania. Some symptoms of mania and hypomania include: Upbeat in energy or activity Energetic, or amped feelings Overconfidence, extreme sense of well-being Less sleep required Lots of talking Impulsive spending Decision making that lacks judgment Feelings of being distracted Higher than usual sex drive Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder Here are some symptoms of major depressive episodes: Feeling sad, hopeless, having a feeling of emptiness Lack of interest for once loved activities Low energy or low motivation Big changes in weight, such as weight gains and weight losses Sleeping too little or sleeping too much Feeling heavy guilt for little to no reason Lack of concentration, very indecisive behavior Thinking, planning, or attempting suicide Can I Be Cured of Bipolar Disorder? While there is no cure for bipolar disorder, there are treatment
options to manage the symptoms. Treatment options include psychotherapy,
also known as talk therapy. Most psychotherapy will focus on behavioral
strategies you can use to help keep your symptoms more under control.
These might include sleeping on a very regular schedule, eating
consistently, and identifying situations that might prompt a mood
episode. In addition, medications such as mood stabilizers and
antipsychotics, can be used to treat the highs and lows of bipolar
disorder.
“I am crucified with Christ:
nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life
which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who
loved me, and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).
We’re able to live
successful Christian lives through God’s grace operating through us, not
through our own ability. We can now receive God’s grace.
In a season of uncertainty, disappointments and loss, it can feel like you are left to figure out how to fend for yourself and your family. But today, we want you to know that more important than knowing what to do is knowing who you can turn to.
And you can run to your heavenly Father who isn't just a loving Father but is also your Provider and Protector. Beloved, you are not doing this alone, you are not left to fend for yourself.
Check out this compilation of videos we have curated for you and be encouraged, knowing that the Lord is your good Father whose heart is not out to get you but to love, to provide and to take care of you. 🤗 These clips are from: 1. Find Hope And Refuge In Dark Times (4 Sep 2016) & Jesus Our True Jubilee And Sabbath (30 Sep 2004) 2. Double Honor For Your Shame (16 Mar 2014) 3. The Four Gospels Unlocked For Your Blessings (9 Oct 2016) 4. Live Bold Without Guild And Fear (8 April 2018) 5. Feel Disqualified? God Can Use You! (25 Feb 2018) 6. Experience God’s Sure Kindness Toward You (19 June 2016)
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The Way to Finding Purpose in Life
Author
Jimi Akanbi
Almost
every human on the earth does not grasp that he or she has a unique
God-given purpose in life given to them while in their mother’s womb,
including believers. Hence the convenient action they exercise is to
either get a university education, or copy what profession a successful
friend is doing in life or both. It follows suit that if you are unaware
that I gave you a gift, you are unlikely to unwrap it and start using
it. In the same manner, if you do not know that there is a unique
destiny deposited in you by God, you will unlikely search for it, let
alone fulfill it. The destiny of individuals is not ordained by chance but by divine
arrangement. Many people live as such that, what will be, will be, or if
it is mine, then it is mine. The latter is a key form of living by
chance and not by destiny. Anyone operating outside of his or her
God-given destiny may experience some measure of success but will not
live a fulfilled life; but when he or she finds destiny, a sense of
overflowing joy, peace, favor, victory and much success becomes the
person’s portion. Oftentimes, someone’s purpose in life is not realized through a
formal education, but through a divine revelation. There are many humans
who replace destiny with a formal education, and end up unhappy and
dissatisfied after graduating from college, and working a job which they
really hate and dread going to every morning. For example, statistics
shows that more than eighty-five percent of employees on the United
States of America hate their jobs. Note: It is only confirms that more
than eighty-five percent of employees in the USA have not discovered
their God-given destiny, because our Lord will not give you a destiny
that will allow you to struggle and become miserable. Some of the few people who understand that they have a high calling
or destiny given by God, go about looking for it in the wrong places,
and end up quitting and settling for the next best profession. In the
discovery of a God-given destiny, the Holy Spirit is the best helper.
You need to go to a quiet place, be conscious of His indwelling presence
in you, and continually praise and worship God for an hour each day to
activate the Holy Spirit, ask Him to reveal your destiny to you, listen
for the voice of the Holy Spirit or the voice of your spirit, and act
accordingly. There are times an individual’s destiny may seem menial, but at the
end of the day, he or she will be elevated and begin to dine with Kings,
princes and rulers of nations. This is a key reason our Lord mentioned
in His Word: "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD
rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s
hand". Also, when athletes run a sprint race, no one cares about how
fast they take off, but how fast they finish the race. It is said that the greater an individual’s destiny, the greater his
or her challenges. This is a major reason the Generals of God such as;
Jesus, Moses, David, Joseph, Job, Daniel, Abraham went through the great
storms of life, after which they began to enjoy life to the fullest. Everyone has at least one gift or talent, which should be used to
fulfill his or her purpose in life; put it to use and not waste it.
Note: God does not like wastage of any benefits He endows to man. Begin
to seek after and find your God-given destiny, and not a duplicate of
another human’s destiny.
Learn more: www.amazon.com/author/jimiakanbi My name is Jimi Akanbi. I am a Christian Author based in Atlanta,
Georgia, USA. I obtained an MBA in Finance in year 2004. I have been
through the greatest storms of life. That is any and everything that can
make a man commit suicide. Upon all, I am still standing. Perhaps this
is the major reason God gave me the gift of writing for His Kingdom. Who
better to counsel His people, than one who has experienced challenges
and victory?
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