PEOPLE MAKE PEOPLE SIN

I believe that people make people sin. Some acts are sinful and unintentional and are response actions. Sometimes people act before thinking.  Just because you want instant revenge, retaliation, we SHUT our conscience and do the wrong things. Because the guy left you for another, you set him or the new girl up; just because she slapped you, you were awake all night planning a wonderful revenge that turned out to be a drastic action. While you are busy planning and fuming with anger, the fellow you are planning against is probably having fun and doesn’t know. So he/she stole from you? Are you not living and all your basic needs provided for? It is said that it is not only through our actions we commit sin but through our thoughts.

 You go out and see a chic wearing a mini dress or see an endowed babe wearing a bikini and you start having lustful thoughts, it is wrong. But he couldn’t help it because he is not blind, he looked and admired and the thought crossed his mind and it became a sin. Remember this commandment: “Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife.” But she tempted the man, trouble came to him. It takes a lot to clear your thoughts and make it clean, but that is exactly what you need to do, CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS.

Control your thoughts!

Letting hurts go is the best gift you can give yourself because it makes you burden free. Why carry so much weight in your heart, your heart is primarily to pump blood, why use it as a waste air bag? YES! Waste air bag, it is like putting air in a balloon, the more air you blow into it, the more it expands till it blows up and there is no remedy. That is where all the bitterness comes from. It is draining and saddening. It is good to breathe and let it all out. It is written in the bible, Luke 6:29, Matthew 5:39, that revenge is for GOD and you have to be patient, might not happen while you are alive but will happen somehow. BUT we know all these and really wish to retaliate, we want the now action not the later one. We want to win and have the last laugh and not feel oppressed or have bruised ego.

Just leave it and don’t listen to the saying that “REVENGE IS BEST SERVED COLD”. It’s best to LET GO.

IF A MAN WANTS YOU

IF A MAN WANTS YOU

If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away.  
If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay.  
Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior.
Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from heartache.  
Stop trying to change yourselves for a relationship that's not meant to be.  
Slower is better.  
Never live your life for a man before you find what makes you truly happy.  
If a relationship ends because the man was not treating you as you deserve then heck no, you can't 'be friends.' A friend wouldn't mistreat a friend.  
Don't settle. If you feel like he is stringing you along, then he probably is.  
Don't stay because you think 'it will get better.' You'll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are not better.  
The only person you can control in a relationship is you.  
Avoid men who've got a bunch of children by a bunch of different women.  
He didn't marry them when he got them pregnant,  
Why would he treat you any differently?  
Always have your own set of friends separate from his.  
Maintain boundaries in how a guy treats you.  
If something bothers you, speak up.  
Never let a man know everything. He will use it against you later.  
You cannot change a man's behavior. Change comes from within.  
Don't EVER make him feel he is more important than you are...even if he has more education or in a better job. Do not make him into a quasi-god.  
He is a man, nothing more nothing less.  
Never let a man define who you are.  
Never borrow someone else's man.  
Oh Lord!? If he cheated with you, he'll cheat on you.  
A man will only treat you the way you ALLOW him to treat you.  
All men are NOT dogs.
You should not be the one doing all the bending...compromise is a two-way street.
You need time to heal between relationships................there is nothing cute about baggage... deal with your issues before pursuing a new relationship.
You should never look for someone to COMPLETE you...a relationship consists of two WHOLE individuals...look for someone complimentary...not supplementary.  
Dating is fun...even if he doesn't turn out to be Mr. Right.  
Make him miss you sometimes...when a man always know where you are, and your always readily available to him- he takes it for granted.  
Don't fully commit to a man who doesn't give you everything that you need.  
Keep him in your radar but get to know others.  
Share this with other ladies..... You'll make someone SMILE, another RETHINK her choice and another woman PREPARE.  
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them and an entire lifetime to forget them.  
 
BY THE WAY, THIS WAS WRITTEN BY A MAN, SO TAKE A HINT..............

ANONYMOUS 

CHOLESTEROL Part 2

What causes high cholesterol? 

• Nutrition - although some foods contain cholesterol, such as eggs yolks, kidneys, dietary cholesterol does not have much of an impact in human blood cholesterol levels. However, saturated fats do! Foods high in saturated fats include red meat, organ meats (liver, kidney, sweetbread, and brain), liver, kidney, some pies, sausages, pastry, cakes, most biscuits, dairy products.

• Sedentary lifestyle - people who do not exercise and spend most of their time sitting/lying down have significantly higher levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and lower levels of HDL (good cholesterol). 

• Bodyweight - people who are overweight/obese are much more likely to have higher LDL levels and lower HDL levels, compared to people who are of normal weight. 

• Smoking - this can have quite a considerable effect on LDL levels. 

• Alcohol - People who consume too much alcohol mostly beer regularly, generally have much higher levels of LDL and much lower levels of HDL, compared to people who abstain or those who drink in moderation. 

Fat content is not a good measure of cholesterol content. For example, liver and other organ meats are low in fat, but very high in cholesterol.

What are the treatments for high cholesterol? 

Most people, especially those whose only risk factor has been lifestyle, can generally get their cholesterol and triglyceride levels back to normal by: 

• Doing plenty of exercise (check with your doctor).

• Foods of plant origin (vegetables, fruits, grains, cereals, nuts, and seeds) contain no cholesterol.

• Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, oats, good quality fats, nuts, beans, dark chocolate.

• Avoiding foods with saturated fats.

• Getting plenty of sleep (8 hours each night).

• Bringing your bodyweight back to normal.

• Avoiding alcohol if at all, then red wine.

• Stopping smoking.

Many experts say that people who are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease will not lower their risk just by altering their diet. Nevertheless, a healthy diet will have numerous health benefits.

High Risk Groups who need to limit or eliminate Cholesterol Consumption

• Individuals with a family history of high cholesterol - Regulation of cholesterol blood levels are hereditary and it is advisable to find out if relatives have high cholesterol levels. 

• Older Adults - Cholesterol levels rise with age, particularly in post-menopausal women. 

• Over weight Individuals - Being over-weight increases risk of heart-disease and tends to correlate with high cholesterol levels.

• People with Low Physical Activity Levels - Exercise is an effective way to lower bad cholesterol levels (LDLs) and raise good cholesterol levels (HDLs). People who are not physically active are at risk for high cholesterol levels.

• Individuals with high blood pressure - High blood pressure in combination with high cholesterol levels greatly increases the risk of heart disease and heart attacks.

• Smokers - Individuals who smoke cigarettes have a higher risk of heart disease and should avoid high cholesterol foods.

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WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVEL

WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVEL

Cholesterol is a fat (lipid) which is produced by the liver and is crucial for normal body functioning. It is a soft, waxy substance found in all parts of the body. Your body makes some cholesterol, and some cholesterol comes from the food you eat. Cholesterol is needed for the body to function properly. But too much cholesterol can clog your arteries and lead to heart disease. There are two main types of fat – saturated and unsaturated. Eating foods that are high in saturated fat can raise cholesterol levels in the blood.

Cholesterol helps the body produce hormones (cortisol, corticosterone, aldosterone, androgens, estrogens and others), bile acid, and vitamin D. Cholesterol moves through the bloodstream to be used by all parts of the body. It also insulates nerve fibers.

The amount of cholesterol in human blood can vary from 3.6 mmol/liter to 7.8 mmol/liter.
Below is a list of cholesterol levels and how most doctors would categorize them in mg/dl (milligrams/deciliter) and 5mmol/liter (millimoles/liter).

 Desirable - Less than 200 mg/dL
 Bordeline high - 200 to 239 mg/dL
 High - 240 mg/dL and above

• Optimum level: less than 5mmol/liter
• Mildly high cholesterol level: between 5 to 6.4mmol/liter
• Moderately high cholesterol level: between 6.5 to 7.8mmol/liter
• Very high cholesterol level: above 7.8mmol/liter

High cholesterol levels can cause:
o Atherosclerosis - narrowing of the arteries.
o Higher coronary heart disease risk - an abnormality of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart.
o Heart attack - occurs when the supply of blood and oxygen to an area of heart muscle is blocked, usually by a clot in a coronary artery. This causes your heart muscle to die.
o Angina - chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart muscle does not get enough blood.
o Other cardiovascular conditions - diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
o Stroke and mini-stroke - occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or vein, interrupting the flow to an area of the brain. Can also occur when a blood vessel breaks. Brain cells begin to die.

Symptoms of high cholesterol do not exist alone in a way a patient or doctor can identify by touch or sight. Symptoms of high cholesterol are revealed if you have the symptoms of atherosclerosis, a common consequence of having high cholesterol levels. These can include:
• Narrowed coronary arteries in the heart (angina).
• Leg pain when exercising - this is because the arteries that supply the legs have narrowed.
• Blood clots and ruptured blood vessels - these can cause a stroke or TIA (mini-stroke).
• Ruptured plaques - this can lead to coronary thrombosis (a clot forming in one of the arteries that delivers blood to the heart). If this causes significant damage to heart muscle it could cause heart failure.
• Xanthomas - thick yellow patches on the skin, especially around the eyes. They are, in fact, deposits of cholesterol. This is commonly seen among people who have inherited high cholesterol susceptibility (familial or inherited hypercholesterolaemia).

How is high cholesterol diagnosed? 
Cholesterol levels may be measured by means of a simple blood test. It is important not to eat anything for at least 12 hours before the blood sample is taken. The blood sample can be obtained with a syringe, or just by pricking the patient's finger.
The blood sample will be tested for LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol) levels, as well as blood triglyceride levels. The units are measure in mg/dl (milligrams/deciliter) or 5mmol/liter (millimoles/liter).

People who have risk factors should consider having their cholesterol levels checked. Men have a greater chance of having high blood cholesterol levels than women.

Causes and remedies to be continued. GO and check your cholesterol level, it is so important. IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO KNOW. Yes i have done mine, glad i did.