Terry Lloyd's Blog, page 44
May 1, 2017
Against the Odds.
One morning I observed a most interesting incident. It got me thinking about the all important issue of survival of the fittest and to what extent could a mother go to for her young? You may well be asking what was this incident about and more pertinently who did it involve? This explanation has me introducing you to a bird bath and feeder in one back garden and to a somewhat significant visiting crow.
The crow had several pieces of bread in its beak, having flown to the bird bath these pieces were deposited in the water for a bit of a dunk and dip, there had been nothing odd about the observation up to then and when with some of the bread retrieved the crow flew off. All had been quiet but a seagull interrupted this somewhat serene scene. As it appeared the seagull had spotted several of the pieces of bread that had been left by the crow in the water and the gull perched on the side of the water bowl intending to gobble them all up. It was then that the unthinkable happened. I was taken back to those youthful questions of if a bear took on a pack of wolves who would win? In mid-air the crow, who must have noticed what the gull was up to, swooped down upon him and as she flew did what can only be described as a nifty manoeuvre, as she turned there was a twist action so that she could take on her opponent from the side. The crow had adopted a full attack mode its claws extended ready to rip the seagull to pieces. The force of the crow knocked the seagull off the water bowl and it beat a hasty retreat, with what I must say, was a rather taken aback look on its face. The crow continued to ferry what remained of the soaked bread to a hidden location. What was so surprising to see was that a crow which is much smaller and would normally keep a respectful distance from the seagull actually took on this larger opponent. It was suggested that the crow was a female feeding her young. In this situation the qualifying aspect of size did not guarantee a win in the war.
This characteristic of females going against the greatest of odds is similar with lions of the fairer sex who stand their ground to drive off any potential threat to their cubs. Female victory in survival is apparent as it is the lionesses who do the hunting and then allow the more laid-back male to eat first. In one example a lioness came upon an injured fox. Though do not be too quick to assume the outcome of this meeting as upon seeing her cubs take to and play with the fox, she did something which was startling to many, and that was not to kill the vulnerable animal but to protect it. Having allowed the fox to integrate with that of her own cubs the lioness did something else that was extraordinary and that was to be shown when a male lion came upon the odd pride. The male who was about to attack the fox was somewhat thrown off guard when he was seen extremely decisively off by the lioness, who protected the fox from what could have meant death.
This instinct of protection against a greater foe is not limited to its own kind. A mother and son were being attacked by a grizzly bear in their home when their domestic cat sprang to the rescue. The cat having snarled with claws fully extended drove the grisly bear away. Even though there is no comparison in their size as the grisly bear was many times larger than the small domestic cat, the unlikely hero won the day.
A particular extreme type of survival against tremendous odds is demonstrated by the female PreyMantis. Courtship is a hazardous business for the male of this species as after doing the business he could very well be eaten by the female. The female is many times bigger than the male which allows for a female dominance when it comes to who is boss. Each time the male temporarily asserts his own kind of role, then he must defeat great odds to escape with his life.
The often quoted saying of the female is more deadly than the male is a true reflection of reality in many species, though the deadly aspect can intriguingly be the lethal desire to protect their young. What has become apparent to me is that the superhero strength that seems to reveal itself in times of great danger does involve the most surprising of victories against the most unpredictable of odds.
The crow had several pieces of bread in its beak, having flown to the bird bath these pieces were deposited in the water for a bit of a dunk and dip, there had been nothing odd about the observation up to then and when with some of the bread retrieved the crow flew off. All had been quiet but a seagull interrupted this somewhat serene scene. As it appeared the seagull had spotted several of the pieces of bread that had been left by the crow in the water and the gull perched on the side of the water bowl intending to gobble them all up. It was then that the unthinkable happened. I was taken back to those youthful questions of if a bear took on a pack of wolves who would win? In mid-air the crow, who must have noticed what the gull was up to, swooped down upon him and as she flew did what can only be described as a nifty manoeuvre, as she turned there was a twist action so that she could take on her opponent from the side. The crow had adopted a full attack mode its claws extended ready to rip the seagull to pieces. The force of the crow knocked the seagull off the water bowl and it beat a hasty retreat, with what I must say, was a rather taken aback look on its face. The crow continued to ferry what remained of the soaked bread to a hidden location. What was so surprising to see was that a crow which is much smaller and would normally keep a respectful distance from the seagull actually took on this larger opponent. It was suggested that the crow was a female feeding her young. In this situation the qualifying aspect of size did not guarantee a win in the war.
This characteristic of females going against the greatest of odds is similar with lions of the fairer sex who stand their ground to drive off any potential threat to their cubs. Female victory in survival is apparent as it is the lionesses who do the hunting and then allow the more laid-back male to eat first. In one example a lioness came upon an injured fox. Though do not be too quick to assume the outcome of this meeting as upon seeing her cubs take to and play with the fox, she did something which was startling to many, and that was not to kill the vulnerable animal but to protect it. Having allowed the fox to integrate with that of her own cubs the lioness did something else that was extraordinary and that was to be shown when a male lion came upon the odd pride. The male who was about to attack the fox was somewhat thrown off guard when he was seen extremely decisively off by the lioness, who protected the fox from what could have meant death.
This instinct of protection against a greater foe is not limited to its own kind. A mother and son were being attacked by a grizzly bear in their home when their domestic cat sprang to the rescue. The cat having snarled with claws fully extended drove the grisly bear away. Even though there is no comparison in their size as the grisly bear was many times larger than the small domestic cat, the unlikely hero won the day.
A particular extreme type of survival against tremendous odds is demonstrated by the female PreyMantis. Courtship is a hazardous business for the male of this species as after doing the business he could very well be eaten by the female. The female is many times bigger than the male which allows for a female dominance when it comes to who is boss. Each time the male temporarily asserts his own kind of role, then he must defeat great odds to escape with his life.
The often quoted saying of the female is more deadly than the male is a true reflection of reality in many species, though the deadly aspect can intriguingly be the lethal desire to protect their young. What has become apparent to me is that the superhero strength that seems to reveal itself in times of great danger does involve the most surprising of victories against the most unpredictable of odds.
April 24, 2017
Traits of Time.
Fascinated and intrigued have many been about the evolutionary missing links involving all creatures. A surviving exhibit is the example of the platypus which lives in Australasia. Prepare to be perplexed because although classed as a mammal it actually lays eggs. It has webbed feet and a duck like bill. Four short legs keep the platypus from directly being on the ground and on the hind leg is a poisonous spur that although not deadly to a person, would be very painful if contacted with a human body. Covered in thick short brown fur that protects it when immersed in water, on land it moves awkwardly but is a very able swimmer. Did you know a platypus can be submerged for about half a minute before returning to the surface? A surprising feature about the platypus is over the evolution it has had, as it has over time lost the need for a stomach. A carnivorous eater, you may be questioning the efficiency of how it can break down any food but it scoops up small stones and gravel to help digest and absorb any nutritional intake. This quirk of evolution can involve for some species losing and then regaining wings.
The bat is another surprising creature although resembling a mouse in body its cloaking wings give it the ability to fly. When resting it has an upside down view in the preferable, for a bat, gloom of its home. At night it goes on the search for food using a very accurate biological sonar sense system. One of the species of bat has as a liking for blood giving it an image of a blood sucking animal and a lower the lights and pull the curtains Dracula persona.
My favourite creature that displays characteristics of different species is the Archaeopteryx as it looks like a small bird but has scales. In its beak there were teeth and claws would have been seen on its wings. If you think about it the Archaeopteryx would have been a somewhat superb example of evolutionary artistry, as its wings were covered with feathers and claws. I think of it as a living creature although it has only been discovered as a dinosaur fossil and that was comparatively recently.
The ability to fly greatly affects survival so it is not surprising that although not possessing feathers an early creature that took to the sky was called a Pterodactyl. It relied on a large expanse of stretched skin that enabled it to soar to safety when attacked. Another interesting feature it possessed was a long, narrow beak with needle sharp teeth. The male was generally larger than the female and they possessed an enormous wing span.
Evolution is not a straight line and will provide the most successful of solutions in different ways at different times for a variety of creatures. Think of the eyes of a fly that has multi receptors and almost three hundred and sixty degree scope of vision, this gives them a quick response to danger, snakes that have residue traces of legs and creatures that have left the water to live on land such as whales and dolphins but have then after time returned to the water.
Some dinosaurs are believed to have spent much of their time off dry land as their great mass would be relieved because of the buoyancy of the water. A modern day creature is the hippopotamus who revels in a water environment.
I wonder how many species could there have been that displayed characteristics of completely diverse creatures. The chances of surviving as a fossil must be extremely small. The exact conditions for a perfect preservation are precise plus surviving intact is another consideration. The survival of fossils is not a means as for knowing the vast array in species that may have existed.
The bat is another surprising creature although resembling a mouse in body its cloaking wings give it the ability to fly. When resting it has an upside down view in the preferable, for a bat, gloom of its home. At night it goes on the search for food using a very accurate biological sonar sense system. One of the species of bat has as a liking for blood giving it an image of a blood sucking animal and a lower the lights and pull the curtains Dracula persona.
My favourite creature that displays characteristics of different species is the Archaeopteryx as it looks like a small bird but has scales. In its beak there were teeth and claws would have been seen on its wings. If you think about it the Archaeopteryx would have been a somewhat superb example of evolutionary artistry, as its wings were covered with feathers and claws. I think of it as a living creature although it has only been discovered as a dinosaur fossil and that was comparatively recently.
The ability to fly greatly affects survival so it is not surprising that although not possessing feathers an early creature that took to the sky was called a Pterodactyl. It relied on a large expanse of stretched skin that enabled it to soar to safety when attacked. Another interesting feature it possessed was a long, narrow beak with needle sharp teeth. The male was generally larger than the female and they possessed an enormous wing span.
Evolution is not a straight line and will provide the most successful of solutions in different ways at different times for a variety of creatures. Think of the eyes of a fly that has multi receptors and almost three hundred and sixty degree scope of vision, this gives them a quick response to danger, snakes that have residue traces of legs and creatures that have left the water to live on land such as whales and dolphins but have then after time returned to the water.
Some dinosaurs are believed to have spent much of their time off dry land as their great mass would be relieved because of the buoyancy of the water. A modern day creature is the hippopotamus who revels in a water environment.
I wonder how many species could there have been that displayed characteristics of completely diverse creatures. The chances of surviving as a fossil must be extremely small. The exact conditions for a perfect preservation are precise plus surviving intact is another consideration. The survival of fossils is not a means as for knowing the vast array in species that may have existed.
April 17, 2017
Salt.
I find it fascinating that an every day condiment can have so much influence over good health. Salt or sodium chloride is a compound mineral and a correct level is vital to maintain the consistent metabolic processes of the human body. Is there a set value of salt I should take each day?
In total three quarters of a tea spoon has been suggested but as all people are different and their activity may differ, there should be a certain amount of allowance made for this. There are particular bodily actions that can influence how sodium chloride is balanced as for example sweating a lot reduces salt levels and this then may have to be replaced.
It is important to monitor and maintain a healthy quantity of salt in the body. Being aware of the Savvy Salt Stats is significant because too much salt could raise blood pressure or lead to a deterioration in organ function. Salt in itself seems a small particle to be aware of but what it does for and to the body can be astounding.
In an experiment to see what would happen if one reduced their salt intake, a trial of individuals who deliberately had a consistently low salt intake caused an imbalance of the properties in their blood. This investigative study meant that salt became the basis for understanding how much it could influence such an important substance as the blood in our bodies.
At one time salt was considered a valuable resource and in the height of Roman power was used as currency. Even wars have been fought over salt. At the back of my mind I recollect that Lot's wife was turned into a pillar of salt, although I think it was only done as a punishment for looking back at her former life.
I remember as a child being given a product called Andrews Salts to settle my stomach as it is an antacid formula. As a healing means salt has been used over time to cure aches and pains. People say that a soak in a bath of water with added Epsom salts, also known as magnesium sulfate, could be an influential remedy for specific ailments. Grandmas to celebs have all referred to Epsom salts as the go to for problematic hair, dull skin or bloated tummies.
Salt is a well known preservative and meat kept in a solution of salt water in a freezer will last a considerable time. Salt is an important part of many aspects in our lives from its potential to preserve to an ability to use it to grit our roads.
There are several expressions revolving around salt, for example there can be someone who is likened to a salt of the earth and there maybe an old salt, meaning sailor. If they are not worth their salt, this can equate to meaning worthless or when someone is told that they should take that with a pinch of salt, then possibly they should doubt the statement.
I believe the more I learn about food and water helps me to understand the importance of what does what to my body. Moderation can mean a balance of carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins and minerals which occur naturally in everyday food and water. These can all be needed for a healthy life and although the amounts may differ, each can do an important job in the body.
In total three quarters of a tea spoon has been suggested but as all people are different and their activity may differ, there should be a certain amount of allowance made for this. There are particular bodily actions that can influence how sodium chloride is balanced as for example sweating a lot reduces salt levels and this then may have to be replaced.
It is important to monitor and maintain a healthy quantity of salt in the body. Being aware of the Savvy Salt Stats is significant because too much salt could raise blood pressure or lead to a deterioration in organ function. Salt in itself seems a small particle to be aware of but what it does for and to the body can be astounding.
In an experiment to see what would happen if one reduced their salt intake, a trial of individuals who deliberately had a consistently low salt intake caused an imbalance of the properties in their blood. This investigative study meant that salt became the basis for understanding how much it could influence such an important substance as the blood in our bodies.
At one time salt was considered a valuable resource and in the height of Roman power was used as currency. Even wars have been fought over salt. At the back of my mind I recollect that Lot's wife was turned into a pillar of salt, although I think it was only done as a punishment for looking back at her former life.
I remember as a child being given a product called Andrews Salts to settle my stomach as it is an antacid formula. As a healing means salt has been used over time to cure aches and pains. People say that a soak in a bath of water with added Epsom salts, also known as magnesium sulfate, could be an influential remedy for specific ailments. Grandmas to celebs have all referred to Epsom salts as the go to for problematic hair, dull skin or bloated tummies.
Salt is a well known preservative and meat kept in a solution of salt water in a freezer will last a considerable time. Salt is an important part of many aspects in our lives from its potential to preserve to an ability to use it to grit our roads.
There are several expressions revolving around salt, for example there can be someone who is likened to a salt of the earth and there maybe an old salt, meaning sailor. If they are not worth their salt, this can equate to meaning worthless or when someone is told that they should take that with a pinch of salt, then possibly they should doubt the statement.
I believe the more I learn about food and water helps me to understand the importance of what does what to my body. Moderation can mean a balance of carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins and minerals which occur naturally in everyday food and water. These can all be needed for a healthy life and although the amounts may differ, each can do an important job in the body.
April 10, 2017
Consequences.
One of the advantages of age is the opportunity to recall incidents that may provide reflection. Reflection can be opportune because often there is more to learn from the consequences of mistakes than the success may one have in a life. I believe all people share this experience but how is it possible to learn and pass on to others this type of wisdom? I certainly as a young man resented any suggestion that other people, because of their age and experience, could tell me things about myself. I was the authority on me. Mastermind me on the subject and I would defeat anyone because I was the person who really knew what I thought about life.
To demonstrate my point in a documentary a teenager often would experience a burst of uncontrolled feelings that would endanger his and other peoples' lives. Consequences of his behaviour had serious ramifications not only for himself but for others in his life. On passing his driving test when overtaking another car sometimes an oncoming car would toot to indicate he was still on the wrong side of the road. This annoyed him and he would deliberately take longer to revert back to the correct side of the road. Road rage is a constant phenomena where thoughtless behaviour can have very real, extremely tragic consequences. Yet it may not always have to be like that. Giving way to another car when it causes no inconvenience helps the flow of traffic and lessens the potentially stressful situation that can culminate for many drivers. One decision can influence the behaviour of many others, it can be that needed act of kindness and often the same car will return the favour to a different vehicle.
There is a persuasive point being raised which suggests that a driving test should incorporate practical responses to an applicant and these could implicate the dangers of road rage situations. As uncontrolled rage is not restricted to any particular age it is not a crime that can be defined by any given particular person, it can range from the slight to the extreme but helping to understand what can be done about it may well prepare and prevent loss of lives.
It is a well known fact that people react in a different way when in a group. This pack mentality can be difficult to understand from the outside but can have fatal consequences for victims. Would individuals act differently if there was the consequence of a lengthy jail sentence? In the heat of the moment often people state that they stop thinking about the consequences and feel untouchable. Could educating people about their feelings, emotions and moral responsibility improve the situation?
There may not be any simple answers as to how consequences are interpreted by individuals. Certainly the impact on lives can be major and one false act or mistake can have a detrimental influence on many people. Consequences for me, are what helps to mould you into a thoughtful person. Throughout history consequences have been a means for improvement and at times needed provoking reflection on what has been done in a society. Early childhood to late adulthood all feel the influence of this notion. It is in what you do and how you go about it that you can shape what happens. It is in the means by which you use what you have learnt that you may able to enhance your life and the lives of others and it may not be where you expect to be but where you are that means you have to shape experience to a situation in life.
To demonstrate my point in a documentary a teenager often would experience a burst of uncontrolled feelings that would endanger his and other peoples' lives. Consequences of his behaviour had serious ramifications not only for himself but for others in his life. On passing his driving test when overtaking another car sometimes an oncoming car would toot to indicate he was still on the wrong side of the road. This annoyed him and he would deliberately take longer to revert back to the correct side of the road. Road rage is a constant phenomena where thoughtless behaviour can have very real, extremely tragic consequences. Yet it may not always have to be like that. Giving way to another car when it causes no inconvenience helps the flow of traffic and lessens the potentially stressful situation that can culminate for many drivers. One decision can influence the behaviour of many others, it can be that needed act of kindness and often the same car will return the favour to a different vehicle.
There is a persuasive point being raised which suggests that a driving test should incorporate practical responses to an applicant and these could implicate the dangers of road rage situations. As uncontrolled rage is not restricted to any particular age it is not a crime that can be defined by any given particular person, it can range from the slight to the extreme but helping to understand what can be done about it may well prepare and prevent loss of lives.
It is a well known fact that people react in a different way when in a group. This pack mentality can be difficult to understand from the outside but can have fatal consequences for victims. Would individuals act differently if there was the consequence of a lengthy jail sentence? In the heat of the moment often people state that they stop thinking about the consequences and feel untouchable. Could educating people about their feelings, emotions and moral responsibility improve the situation?
There may not be any simple answers as to how consequences are interpreted by individuals. Certainly the impact on lives can be major and one false act or mistake can have a detrimental influence on many people. Consequences for me, are what helps to mould you into a thoughtful person. Throughout history consequences have been a means for improvement and at times needed provoking reflection on what has been done in a society. Early childhood to late adulthood all feel the influence of this notion. It is in what you do and how you go about it that you can shape what happens. It is in the means by which you use what you have learnt that you may able to enhance your life and the lives of others and it may not be where you expect to be but where you are that means you have to shape experience to a situation in life.
April 3, 2017
Clean Air.
A question recently occurred to me and that was if I had a gift that could be passed on to my children and their children, what would it be?
Without thinking about it I breathe clean air, appreciate it but probably do not acknowledge the benefits of it as fully as I should. I can breathe clean air but then I have to ask, will it always be like that?
When you hear the media talking of the Killer Fog and Smog there is nothing to be complacent about because this very thick smog occurs in multiple cities and is often derived from the smoke given off by the burning of soft coal for home heating and in industrial processes. Smog of this intensity is often labelled as lethal and for vulnerable people such as the very young, elderly and those with respiratory problems it can limit quality of life considerably. You may be forgiven for thinking that if you live in a reasonably pollution aware area then it has been free of the risks to clean air but all you have to do is take a short trip in history and down memory lane you may find a very different image of the place where you live today. Take a darkened street at the time of Sherlock Holmes none other than the famous fictional detective. Out of the gloom there would have been the muffled sound of horses' hooves on cobbled stones. A thick pea souper of smog would have almost hidden the driver of the hackney carriage as it came to a halt outside 221b Baker Street. In the distance there would possibly have been a muffled scream, followed by frantic police whistles. Two figures may have leapt from the hackney carriage. One could have worn that notable deerstalker as they ran towards the commotion. In less than a second they would most certainly have disappeared into the all enveloping choking smog. There is that smog again!
Although the figurers are fictional the smog was very real and a vast number of the population would succumb to the extreme atmosphere of that time. I can remember as a boy there was regular thick, choking smogs but over the years they have become less. Is it by chance or is it because of a positive reduction in smoke emitting fuels? Knowledge about pollution has definitely increased and multiple countries now do regulate control over toxic and potentially polluting industries.
There are cities where the population are forced to regularly wear face masks in an attempt to filter the contaminated air. Although not the fault of any one person but collectively given the chance I am sure each person would choose measures to reduce the polluted atmosphere and environmentally detrimental causes of pollution filled air.
A few years ago it was noticed that there was a hole in the protective ozone layer that naturally filters dangerous rays of sunlight. A direct attempt was made to reduce the man-made destructive gas emissions that are responsible for the damage and the good news is the hole is becoming smaller.
I would think all who have an interest in the well-being of future generations would be prepared to invest in what is necessary to ensure there is safe and clean air to breathe. It is a basic right for everyone and when you think about it, what better legacy to pass on is there than a clean prospect for life to thrive.
Without thinking about it I breathe clean air, appreciate it but probably do not acknowledge the benefits of it as fully as I should. I can breathe clean air but then I have to ask, will it always be like that?
When you hear the media talking of the Killer Fog and Smog there is nothing to be complacent about because this very thick smog occurs in multiple cities and is often derived from the smoke given off by the burning of soft coal for home heating and in industrial processes. Smog of this intensity is often labelled as lethal and for vulnerable people such as the very young, elderly and those with respiratory problems it can limit quality of life considerably. You may be forgiven for thinking that if you live in a reasonably pollution aware area then it has been free of the risks to clean air but all you have to do is take a short trip in history and down memory lane you may find a very different image of the place where you live today. Take a darkened street at the time of Sherlock Holmes none other than the famous fictional detective. Out of the gloom there would have been the muffled sound of horses' hooves on cobbled stones. A thick pea souper of smog would have almost hidden the driver of the hackney carriage as it came to a halt outside 221b Baker Street. In the distance there would possibly have been a muffled scream, followed by frantic police whistles. Two figures may have leapt from the hackney carriage. One could have worn that notable deerstalker as they ran towards the commotion. In less than a second they would most certainly have disappeared into the all enveloping choking smog. There is that smog again!
Although the figurers are fictional the smog was very real and a vast number of the population would succumb to the extreme atmosphere of that time. I can remember as a boy there was regular thick, choking smogs but over the years they have become less. Is it by chance or is it because of a positive reduction in smoke emitting fuels? Knowledge about pollution has definitely increased and multiple countries now do regulate control over toxic and potentially polluting industries.
There are cities where the population are forced to regularly wear face masks in an attempt to filter the contaminated air. Although not the fault of any one person but collectively given the chance I am sure each person would choose measures to reduce the polluted atmosphere and environmentally detrimental causes of pollution filled air.
A few years ago it was noticed that there was a hole in the protective ozone layer that naturally filters dangerous rays of sunlight. A direct attempt was made to reduce the man-made destructive gas emissions that are responsible for the damage and the good news is the hole is becoming smaller.
I would think all who have an interest in the well-being of future generations would be prepared to invest in what is necessary to ensure there is safe and clean air to breathe. It is a basic right for everyone and when you think about it, what better legacy to pass on is there than a clean prospect for life to thrive.
March 27, 2017
Ageing.
Enjoyment of life depends greatly on how you feel emotionally and physically. In order to enjoy the best that life can give I constantly strive to learn about my body and I have found that how one tackles ageing can limit or increase that enjoyment. Age is experienced by us all, not discriminatory or negotiable, it can influence many aspects of life. How one views ageing can contribute to what they do about it. You may have heard of the expression you are only as old as you feel and if you approach age with how you adapt to life then your feeling towards it may be full of individuality and innovation.
Exercise is one of the best ways of keeping young. Each person's circumstances can differ according to health issues but exercise can be a useful means of improving how one feels and can live their lives. It does not have to be strenuous or extreme, walking can be one of the best remedies to many ailments and it could even prevent many an illnesses from occurring in later life. Exercise can be as adaptable as you would like and the positive part of this is that one can alter what and how they do it according to what may benefit them.
Age is a part of life, it can be a means as for becoming wiser to what life can be about. Ageing can be associated with many issues, some of which, are known to be controversial. It is hard not to think about age and not acknowledge the debilitating illness labelled as Dementia. Why this illness stands out is because it can alter someone's life entirely and while doing so many other lives can be vastly influenced. Dementia is most notable as an illness that is associated with older age but it can be seen in those who are not of advanced years. While there has been research made into this area of illness, there has been speculation about why Dementia is caused.
Living a healthy life can involve diet, mental stimulation and activity. There is a suggestion that certain medicine may have an influence over mental health as certain drug trials have been shown to have increased symptoms of debilitation in brain function. Certainly what one puts into their body does seem to have an influence on both their physical and mental well-being. Cholesterol has been a speculation as for blame in the Dementia debate. Is it too easy to think that the level of cholesterol could be the key to combating Dementia? There was a time when cholesterol was stereotyped as negative without knowing how it could be broken apart or what it truly was needed for in the body. While there is of course, a need to be aware of cholesterol intake, there should be a knowledge of how a body needs a certain amount of it to be able to function healthily.
Dementia is a harrowing condition and one of the discoveries made in aiming to combat its progress is an extract from the famous host of daffodils that Wordsworth wrote about. Hippocrates founded his approach to medicine on detailed study and correct research into the varying ways patients responded to the effects of disease and in the same way many advances have been made in the study and cure of disease.
Historically age has been a somewhat significant topic of conversation, thought and behaviour. How people treat their ageing society can depend on culture and opinion. Age should be a means for appreciating what life is about and similarly what can be done about life. Improvements in being able to be healthy have been notable throughout history. One of the most useful approaches to finding an answer to prevent illness seems to be in the look for a time, place and population that do not suffer with a particular medical condition or have a reduced risk rate and then try to implement those means. This may well be in diet, outlooks or abilities to be active in life.
Interesting have been these notable studies as a population in an area in America consumed a lot of cider vinegar and as a consequence hardly anybody was noted as having suffered from joint pain or muscle cramp. A dentist discovered an area in Europe where the population had naturally good teeth and no circulatory problems. After some research he created a formula called activator x and this aided in redirecting the calcium absorption in the body into the areas that needed it most, this being in the bones and teeth. I think one of the most significant discoveries was the importance of Vitamin C because without enough Vitamin C people become very ill. Historically in the British navy sailors got the nickname Limeys as they consumed a lot of limes to keep them healthy and once again the example of trial and remedy started to prevent illness, keeping people healthier for longer into their old age.
Many countries now have inhabitants who are living in an ever increasing population, ones that should have age on their side. Being aware of what is positive in terms of health can be the deciding rule of how people age and what quality of life is felt by them. The solution maybe in the type of food and the vital vitamins and minerals that are consumed, it could be in the approach one has to life but one thing is for sure and that is people have the possibility to live well and this can all be down to what they know about health and how they use it.
Exercise is one of the best ways of keeping young. Each person's circumstances can differ according to health issues but exercise can be a useful means of improving how one feels and can live their lives. It does not have to be strenuous or extreme, walking can be one of the best remedies to many ailments and it could even prevent many an illnesses from occurring in later life. Exercise can be as adaptable as you would like and the positive part of this is that one can alter what and how they do it according to what may benefit them.
Age is a part of life, it can be a means as for becoming wiser to what life can be about. Ageing can be associated with many issues, some of which, are known to be controversial. It is hard not to think about age and not acknowledge the debilitating illness labelled as Dementia. Why this illness stands out is because it can alter someone's life entirely and while doing so many other lives can be vastly influenced. Dementia is most notable as an illness that is associated with older age but it can be seen in those who are not of advanced years. While there has been research made into this area of illness, there has been speculation about why Dementia is caused.
Living a healthy life can involve diet, mental stimulation and activity. There is a suggestion that certain medicine may have an influence over mental health as certain drug trials have been shown to have increased symptoms of debilitation in brain function. Certainly what one puts into their body does seem to have an influence on both their physical and mental well-being. Cholesterol has been a speculation as for blame in the Dementia debate. Is it too easy to think that the level of cholesterol could be the key to combating Dementia? There was a time when cholesterol was stereotyped as negative without knowing how it could be broken apart or what it truly was needed for in the body. While there is of course, a need to be aware of cholesterol intake, there should be a knowledge of how a body needs a certain amount of it to be able to function healthily.
Dementia is a harrowing condition and one of the discoveries made in aiming to combat its progress is an extract from the famous host of daffodils that Wordsworth wrote about. Hippocrates founded his approach to medicine on detailed study and correct research into the varying ways patients responded to the effects of disease and in the same way many advances have been made in the study and cure of disease.
Historically age has been a somewhat significant topic of conversation, thought and behaviour. How people treat their ageing society can depend on culture and opinion. Age should be a means for appreciating what life is about and similarly what can be done about life. Improvements in being able to be healthy have been notable throughout history. One of the most useful approaches to finding an answer to prevent illness seems to be in the look for a time, place and population that do not suffer with a particular medical condition or have a reduced risk rate and then try to implement those means. This may well be in diet, outlooks or abilities to be active in life.
Interesting have been these notable studies as a population in an area in America consumed a lot of cider vinegar and as a consequence hardly anybody was noted as having suffered from joint pain or muscle cramp. A dentist discovered an area in Europe where the population had naturally good teeth and no circulatory problems. After some research he created a formula called activator x and this aided in redirecting the calcium absorption in the body into the areas that needed it most, this being in the bones and teeth. I think one of the most significant discoveries was the importance of Vitamin C because without enough Vitamin C people become very ill. Historically in the British navy sailors got the nickname Limeys as they consumed a lot of limes to keep them healthy and once again the example of trial and remedy started to prevent illness, keeping people healthier for longer into their old age.
Many countries now have inhabitants who are living in an ever increasing population, ones that should have age on their side. Being aware of what is positive in terms of health can be the deciding rule of how people age and what quality of life is felt by them. The solution maybe in the type of food and the vital vitamins and minerals that are consumed, it could be in the approach one has to life but one thing is for sure and that is people have the possibility to live well and this can all be down to what they know about health and how they use it.
March 20, 2017
Language.
One of the greatest assets that mankind does posses is the ability to communicate. This is not just limited to speech. Movement and expressions are very useful ways of indicating feelings and emotions.
Even talking to other creatures such as horses and dogs can have amazing results as the tone of voice can do wonders to bridge the gap of understanding each other. Some chimpanzees have been taught sign language and whales have a distinctive song that can travel miles underwater.
How people write and talk are clear signs of education and standards but sometimes the very point of language can be lost. I remember an experiment where a group of people were asked to give their opinion on several different styles of writing. The result was amazing as the level ranged from very straightforward to academic excellence. The majority picked the wordy, highly educated work as the best. When asked to explain the content and meaning of the work they all had to admit they did not have a clue what it was about despite having chosen it as their winner.
In a similar way a very highly qualified scientist became frustrated at his, in his opinion, idiot students who were not able to understand any of his lessons. To him it was perfectly clear using difficult technical words was the only way to fully understand the complexity of the subject.
Without language how could we express our feelings of love on Valentine's Day or express our loss and sorrow for those that have moved on in the cycle of being?
Poetry for me is an ever present form of enjoyment. From Daisy who really wasn't crazy but was far too lazy to ever quietly close a door, To light that is white conceals so many colours shining bright. From a sheet of white paper can spring a torrent of words that can lift the spirit and spark the imagination.
The spoken word can have a dramatic effect not just in timing but intonation. An incident occurred at a rare time when my Father and family had visited a pub. We were in the family section when all of a sudden some rapacious revellers burst in. It was an overwhelming situation, my Father was not in appearance heavy built or physically one prone to outweighing an opponent. Although short in stature he possessed an amazingly powerfully voice that barked a command and could halt a man at a distance. Simply the volume and force of his tone froze the arm and body of the nearest reveller who had been intent on getting better acquainted with my Mother. After a few more chosen words they departed back to the main bar and the incident came to a non-violent end.
Would Shakespeare's plays have the same impact if the correct vocal emphases is not included in dramatic scenes? An interesting idea from the film Meet the Parents involved Robert De Niro's character not using baby language as a means of talking to young children and phrases using any childish speech such as Here Comes the Choo Choo were totally banned as he thought they would delay and even could stunt his grandson's development. Who would refuse a Robert De Niro in mid-flow when it comes to the trial and tribulations of vocabulary, not his would be Son-In-Law in the film anyway and he opted to simply say the word train to the impressionable child instead, well in front of the Father-In-Law anyhow!
Language can be an art form but most importantly it must be clear in expressing the meaning intended. It can be about staying true to heritage, moving with the times or combining them both, but language is in itself a subject that can teach us much about who uses it, how they do and what is meant by what is the spoken and written word.
Even talking to other creatures such as horses and dogs can have amazing results as the tone of voice can do wonders to bridge the gap of understanding each other. Some chimpanzees have been taught sign language and whales have a distinctive song that can travel miles underwater.
How people write and talk are clear signs of education and standards but sometimes the very point of language can be lost. I remember an experiment where a group of people were asked to give their opinion on several different styles of writing. The result was amazing as the level ranged from very straightforward to academic excellence. The majority picked the wordy, highly educated work as the best. When asked to explain the content and meaning of the work they all had to admit they did not have a clue what it was about despite having chosen it as their winner.
In a similar way a very highly qualified scientist became frustrated at his, in his opinion, idiot students who were not able to understand any of his lessons. To him it was perfectly clear using difficult technical words was the only way to fully understand the complexity of the subject.
Without language how could we express our feelings of love on Valentine's Day or express our loss and sorrow for those that have moved on in the cycle of being?
Poetry for me is an ever present form of enjoyment. From Daisy who really wasn't crazy but was far too lazy to ever quietly close a door, To light that is white conceals so many colours shining bright. From a sheet of white paper can spring a torrent of words that can lift the spirit and spark the imagination.
The spoken word can have a dramatic effect not just in timing but intonation. An incident occurred at a rare time when my Father and family had visited a pub. We were in the family section when all of a sudden some rapacious revellers burst in. It was an overwhelming situation, my Father was not in appearance heavy built or physically one prone to outweighing an opponent. Although short in stature he possessed an amazingly powerfully voice that barked a command and could halt a man at a distance. Simply the volume and force of his tone froze the arm and body of the nearest reveller who had been intent on getting better acquainted with my Mother. After a few more chosen words they departed back to the main bar and the incident came to a non-violent end.
Would Shakespeare's plays have the same impact if the correct vocal emphases is not included in dramatic scenes? An interesting idea from the film Meet the Parents involved Robert De Niro's character not using baby language as a means of talking to young children and phrases using any childish speech such as Here Comes the Choo Choo were totally banned as he thought they would delay and even could stunt his grandson's development. Who would refuse a Robert De Niro in mid-flow when it comes to the trial and tribulations of vocabulary, not his would be Son-In-Law in the film anyway and he opted to simply say the word train to the impressionable child instead, well in front of the Father-In-Law anyhow!
Language can be an art form but most importantly it must be clear in expressing the meaning intended. It can be about staying true to heritage, moving with the times or combining them both, but language is in itself a subject that can teach us much about who uses it, how they do and what is meant by what is the spoken and written word.
March 13, 2017
Medical Choice.
I believe in the NHS and strongly support its existence in to the far and distant future. What concerns me is the moral and ethical decision that are related to finance and are supported by medical opinion.
When could a relation of a patient lose the freedom of choice to do what they think is best for a loved one? There are times when a patient could be a minor, too infirm or ill to make a medical decision for themselves, and in these examples, it can be the close relative who one would think should be able to determine what would be in the best interest of someone. One may think this as logical or accept it as a the right of a relative to choose treatment but there have been instances when this has not been true. It has become news of late that when it comes to important medical choice, one may not be as free to decide as one would think. Choose to follow the medical opinion of another country in the future treatment of a sick relation and you may find yourself having to fight it out in a legal dispute.
Many countries have different systems of health care and it is interesting that in the USA pharmaceutical company plus insurance schemes have a dominant control over the price of medical care. In some cases prescribed drugs prices can be a great many times that of equal quality medication available in other countries. To ensure the monopoly of supply strict postal laws are in place to stop importing more reasonable priced drugs. In the news there is a move in Congress to allow imports of medical drugs from Canada but only time will tell if this is successful.
If free trade and competition are supposed to be good for the economy why does it not result in more reasonably priced medication? The ability of the NHS to provide essential care is limited by the available finance and if governed by what has become a highly priced medicine arena, then one has to question the viability of what options will dominate medical choice.
How in one action can the existing budget become more effective? I believe the existing standard practice of prescribing medication for symptoms rather than looking and correcting the root cause of a condition is the fundamental point. When pharmaceutical company funded research into a drug obviously is intended to sell that drug and sometimes minimise reports of adverse results then this can be an issue that many health care professionals will have to cope with in their routine roles with patients.
There are less serious medical conditions that routinely are prescribed five or six drugs that can also be treated effectively without any medicine based intervention whatsoever. There does seem to be an inclination of medicinal cures being the preferred route to take, but under the close supervision of doctors that are well acquainted with the cause and cure of that condition symptoms could lessen with prescribed healthy life choices and less medicine focused options could treat a patient while improving their overall health.
NHS control should come from surveys that are independent of heavily biased pharmaceutical companies who have a vested interest in the sales of a particular medical choice. If the NHS undertook trials they would see for themselves what could be extraordinarily positive results. The financial savings to the budget would be enormous and the result in extended lives beyond belief.
The notion of a belief, that if I do not get a prescription from the doctor I have not been treated properly, has to end. If the condition is treated and not the symptoms then the health care system could benefit positively and this could widen people's ability to choose the treatment that is right for them.
When could a relation of a patient lose the freedom of choice to do what they think is best for a loved one? There are times when a patient could be a minor, too infirm or ill to make a medical decision for themselves, and in these examples, it can be the close relative who one would think should be able to determine what would be in the best interest of someone. One may think this as logical or accept it as a the right of a relative to choose treatment but there have been instances when this has not been true. It has become news of late that when it comes to important medical choice, one may not be as free to decide as one would think. Choose to follow the medical opinion of another country in the future treatment of a sick relation and you may find yourself having to fight it out in a legal dispute.
Many countries have different systems of health care and it is interesting that in the USA pharmaceutical company plus insurance schemes have a dominant control over the price of medical care. In some cases prescribed drugs prices can be a great many times that of equal quality medication available in other countries. To ensure the monopoly of supply strict postal laws are in place to stop importing more reasonable priced drugs. In the news there is a move in Congress to allow imports of medical drugs from Canada but only time will tell if this is successful.
If free trade and competition are supposed to be good for the economy why does it not result in more reasonably priced medication? The ability of the NHS to provide essential care is limited by the available finance and if governed by what has become a highly priced medicine arena, then one has to question the viability of what options will dominate medical choice.
How in one action can the existing budget become more effective? I believe the existing standard practice of prescribing medication for symptoms rather than looking and correcting the root cause of a condition is the fundamental point. When pharmaceutical company funded research into a drug obviously is intended to sell that drug and sometimes minimise reports of adverse results then this can be an issue that many health care professionals will have to cope with in their routine roles with patients.
There are less serious medical conditions that routinely are prescribed five or six drugs that can also be treated effectively without any medicine based intervention whatsoever. There does seem to be an inclination of medicinal cures being the preferred route to take, but under the close supervision of doctors that are well acquainted with the cause and cure of that condition symptoms could lessen with prescribed healthy life choices and less medicine focused options could treat a patient while improving their overall health.
NHS control should come from surveys that are independent of heavily biased pharmaceutical companies who have a vested interest in the sales of a particular medical choice. If the NHS undertook trials they would see for themselves what could be extraordinarily positive results. The financial savings to the budget would be enormous and the result in extended lives beyond belief.
The notion of a belief, that if I do not get a prescription from the doctor I have not been treated properly, has to end. If the condition is treated and not the symptoms then the health care system could benefit positively and this could widen people's ability to choose the treatment that is right for them.
March 6, 2017
Psychology.
Human psychology can at first sound daunting, but for me it was after a little research, that I was able to grasp the structure outlined by Sigmund Freud. There are three states of awareness and these are the conscious, preconscious and unconscious. The psyche is similarly expressed as having three distinct parts. The id is displayed by the functions of personal survival but also has a lesser drive to destroy. The ego deals with reality and the super ego with morality.
The psyche is developed through the physical stages of a baby and growing up.
Freud stated that a baby is born with a sexual pleasure drive that is expressed in definite stages of development and released in defined ways. Another one of the controversial theories is the Oedipus complex. This is where the young forms a sexual attachment to the opposite sex parent and resents the other parent.
It is interesting to note Sigmund Freud may have paved the way of new thought but displayed very human characteristics by strongly resisting any other view that did not meet with his approval.
Carl Jung was formerly a close friend and a member of the inner circle who followed Sigmund Freud's ideology until there was a dispute over neuroses being instigated by infant sexuality. Carl Jung concentrated on psychoanalysis and established people's character traits as extrovert or introvert. He wrote extensively and established himself as an authoritative voice on psychology.
Psychology has a vast number of contributors in various approaches to the human psyche which have greatly expanded the knowledge that we have today.
I think it is important to remember human practising psychology is based on theory and there is no proven right or wrong way of utilising past noticed behaviour. I believe people are different and although behaviour can be classified, the same approach to resolve a troubling condition may not always have the same result.
In order to help patients with psychological problems of which the cause may be suppressed in the subconscious Sigmund Freud asked patients to lay and relax on a couch as they released depictions of their feelings, thoughts and dreams. He then tried to find a troubling cause that could account for their conscious problem. He believed that talking about a past incident in the conscious mind could release the emotions attached to the incident.
Dreams are extremely interesting as often solutions to problems can pop up inside a relaxed time of repose. Dreams work on the thoughts supplied and may not necessarily be the correct view of reality but they can represent latent or suppressed views and can give intriguing perspectives.
A lot of what I feel and think is directed by my subconscious view of reality. So it is not surprising that hypnotism is often used to help uncover suppressed feelings.
Once the conscious mind has been removed the subconscious will accept without question any direction it receives and it is vital that the language used is carefully worded. Language can be so easily used to trigger the imagination and potentially to recall false memoires.
Finally, I believe the best way to utilise psychology is by talking and investigation. Individuals such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung have laid the foundations and built important structures of thought in psychoanalysis. Human behaviour is integral to how people can live their lives and in being able to positively interpret why actions have been noticed there is a greater ability to improve on rationalising patterns of behaviour.
The psyche is developed through the physical stages of a baby and growing up.
Freud stated that a baby is born with a sexual pleasure drive that is expressed in definite stages of development and released in defined ways. Another one of the controversial theories is the Oedipus complex. This is where the young forms a sexual attachment to the opposite sex parent and resents the other parent.
It is interesting to note Sigmund Freud may have paved the way of new thought but displayed very human characteristics by strongly resisting any other view that did not meet with his approval.
Carl Jung was formerly a close friend and a member of the inner circle who followed Sigmund Freud's ideology until there was a dispute over neuroses being instigated by infant sexuality. Carl Jung concentrated on psychoanalysis and established people's character traits as extrovert or introvert. He wrote extensively and established himself as an authoritative voice on psychology.
Psychology has a vast number of contributors in various approaches to the human psyche which have greatly expanded the knowledge that we have today.
I think it is important to remember human practising psychology is based on theory and there is no proven right or wrong way of utilising past noticed behaviour. I believe people are different and although behaviour can be classified, the same approach to resolve a troubling condition may not always have the same result.
In order to help patients with psychological problems of which the cause may be suppressed in the subconscious Sigmund Freud asked patients to lay and relax on a couch as they released depictions of their feelings, thoughts and dreams. He then tried to find a troubling cause that could account for their conscious problem. He believed that talking about a past incident in the conscious mind could release the emotions attached to the incident.
Dreams are extremely interesting as often solutions to problems can pop up inside a relaxed time of repose. Dreams work on the thoughts supplied and may not necessarily be the correct view of reality but they can represent latent or suppressed views and can give intriguing perspectives.
A lot of what I feel and think is directed by my subconscious view of reality. So it is not surprising that hypnotism is often used to help uncover suppressed feelings.
Once the conscious mind has been removed the subconscious will accept without question any direction it receives and it is vital that the language used is carefully worded. Language can be so easily used to trigger the imagination and potentially to recall false memoires.
Finally, I believe the best way to utilise psychology is by talking and investigation. Individuals such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung have laid the foundations and built important structures of thought in psychoanalysis. Human behaviour is integral to how people can live their lives and in being able to positively interpret why actions have been noticed there is a greater ability to improve on rationalising patterns of behaviour.
February 27, 2017
Regrowth.
Nature is not only amazing but holds so many mysteries. Take for one, the ability to regrow a lost limb or even when a worm divided becomes two separate living worms. When one mentions biological ability and healing it is imperative to refer to the Frankenstein ability of some creatures that can regrow several heads on the same body.
My interest is more in human repair of damaged organs and in that respect I will tell a true story of major skin burns. The patient, someone who was involved in a severely traumatic incident sustained terrible burns extensively over his face and body. When he was rushed into hospital doctors predicted that he would not be able to make it through with his type of injury but he was fortunate to be treated by an experienced nurse who despite the prognosis of medical staff immediately applied ointment and soaked a dressing which was put upon him and never allowed to dry out. The nurse continually changed the soaked dressing and the patient was also told by her to drink a lot of fluids and to have as much Vitamin C as possible. Within several days new skin had grown and the patient started to make signs of recovery, what was so incredible was that after his treatment there was not a scar left to be seen. When the patient was taken back to be seen by the same doctors who had seen him previously they could not and would not believe that he was the same man as before. It was too incredible for them to believe that someone could have made such a recovery from the condition that they had seen him in before.
Could it be that we simply do not know the restorative capabilities of our own bodies? In a very recent incident a surgeon was able to grow a man's ear on his arm in preparation for restoring the ear after an accident had torn off his original one. Of course one organ that can restore itself and of which there is much knowledge is the liver and our skin, hair and nails are continually growing.
Manipulating cells is a whole new area of potential regrowth for illness and lost limbs. As it is possible to create a new creature not by sexual biological means but simply cloning from cells.
One of the exciting possibilities is when the spinal cord has been broken a bridge can be created by new undamaged nerves carrying a substance that can stimulate over time the lost mobility. This may sound more sci-fi than real life but it is not just an idea and is a process that is regularly successfully carried out on animals. The function of damaged brain cells can be restored by new paths in the brain. For example after a stroke the ability to recall words and to fully talk again can be restored. Of course this could take a long time and will need a lot of hard work but the healing can be activated.
After a severe accident a man was told by his doctors he would never walk again. He never gave up and persevered in his daily exercises and to the astonishment of his doctors he eventually regained the ability to walk. This kind of recovery is becoming more known of but not any less miraculous.
Regrowth is an essential part of everyday living whether I am aware of the knowledge behind it or not. In fact in each person there is a doomsday clock, but the good news is the speed of its ticking can be altered simply by diet, exercise and sleep. Why is it that some people can look ten times younger than they really are? No, I do not mean with the aid of plastic surgery but because of the biological predisposition and makeup that they have.
Trying to make healthy choices when it comes to looking after myself can be very confusing. Food is so important as it should contain healthy vitamins and minerals. But which food? When experts can not agree and one day I am told eggs and cheese are good for me and then another group of experts will say no one should stay away from dairy produce, I resort to using common sense and looking at the health of the population that are already eating those foods.
It is really important I do my own research as in the past facts have been manipulated to support a particular medical or diet based opinion. Particularly if there is a huge financial benefit to giant commercial enterprises then false advertising could manipulate the ideas that people have about what is positive for their own life in terms of health.
In regrowth lies hope for a better fulfilled life and everyday the limits of possibility are being expanded. Scientific studies can mean that a futuristic perspective of the potential lives we can lead may not be as unreal as some of us have thought.
My interest is more in human repair of damaged organs and in that respect I will tell a true story of major skin burns. The patient, someone who was involved in a severely traumatic incident sustained terrible burns extensively over his face and body. When he was rushed into hospital doctors predicted that he would not be able to make it through with his type of injury but he was fortunate to be treated by an experienced nurse who despite the prognosis of medical staff immediately applied ointment and soaked a dressing which was put upon him and never allowed to dry out. The nurse continually changed the soaked dressing and the patient was also told by her to drink a lot of fluids and to have as much Vitamin C as possible. Within several days new skin had grown and the patient started to make signs of recovery, what was so incredible was that after his treatment there was not a scar left to be seen. When the patient was taken back to be seen by the same doctors who had seen him previously they could not and would not believe that he was the same man as before. It was too incredible for them to believe that someone could have made such a recovery from the condition that they had seen him in before.
Could it be that we simply do not know the restorative capabilities of our own bodies? In a very recent incident a surgeon was able to grow a man's ear on his arm in preparation for restoring the ear after an accident had torn off his original one. Of course one organ that can restore itself and of which there is much knowledge is the liver and our skin, hair and nails are continually growing.
Manipulating cells is a whole new area of potential regrowth for illness and lost limbs. As it is possible to create a new creature not by sexual biological means but simply cloning from cells.
One of the exciting possibilities is when the spinal cord has been broken a bridge can be created by new undamaged nerves carrying a substance that can stimulate over time the lost mobility. This may sound more sci-fi than real life but it is not just an idea and is a process that is regularly successfully carried out on animals. The function of damaged brain cells can be restored by new paths in the brain. For example after a stroke the ability to recall words and to fully talk again can be restored. Of course this could take a long time and will need a lot of hard work but the healing can be activated.
After a severe accident a man was told by his doctors he would never walk again. He never gave up and persevered in his daily exercises and to the astonishment of his doctors he eventually regained the ability to walk. This kind of recovery is becoming more known of but not any less miraculous.
Regrowth is an essential part of everyday living whether I am aware of the knowledge behind it or not. In fact in each person there is a doomsday clock, but the good news is the speed of its ticking can be altered simply by diet, exercise and sleep. Why is it that some people can look ten times younger than they really are? No, I do not mean with the aid of plastic surgery but because of the biological predisposition and makeup that they have.
Trying to make healthy choices when it comes to looking after myself can be very confusing. Food is so important as it should contain healthy vitamins and minerals. But which food? When experts can not agree and one day I am told eggs and cheese are good for me and then another group of experts will say no one should stay away from dairy produce, I resort to using common sense and looking at the health of the population that are already eating those foods.
It is really important I do my own research as in the past facts have been manipulated to support a particular medical or diet based opinion. Particularly if there is a huge financial benefit to giant commercial enterprises then false advertising could manipulate the ideas that people have about what is positive for their own life in terms of health.
In regrowth lies hope for a better fulfilled life and everyday the limits of possibility are being expanded. Scientific studies can mean that a futuristic perspective of the potential lives we can lead may not be as unreal as some of us have thought.
