EVERYONE is at risk for HIV infection

This is what HIV looks like up close.

Do you know how to spot it from a distance?

http://www.hivfactsabout.com/

In 2008, there were 42,439 new cases

of HIV transmission reported.

That's just transmission of the virus

that were caught by people who were

tested or had blood run.

The Black/African-American community

accounted for just over 50% of the

new cases of HIV, and the rate

of transmission for Black and Hispanic

women is FIFTEEN times higher

than that of other races of women.

These communities continue to

be at significant risk due to aversion to

education about the virus as well

as aversion to safer sex practices.

Other groups like young adults are at risk

because they think the virus is over. When's

the last time YOU heard anything about

HIV or AIDS on the news?

Being afraid won't keep you safe

from HIV and AIDS.

Avoiding certain people won't prevent the spread

of the virus.

Thinking you are one of the privileged few who

is 'safe' will not keep you safe.

Believing the sweet nothings of a lover, or

not wanting to 'ruin' a tender moment

will not stop the spread of this undetected

micro-organism.

Be aware.

Be smart.

Protect yourself.

Open a dialogue with those you love, today.

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Every Single Day

One of the things people always say is "I can't afford
expensive supplements and such."

Well, you really don't have to spend money to be well.
It's as simple as being conscious of what you eat and
looking to natural healing foods for your basic health
and wellness.

Here is a list of 12 simple, mostly average household
staples that every person (barring an allergy) should use
every day to help improve your immune system!

THE LIST!

1. Raw onion... antioxidants, cancer-
fighting and cardio health

2. Fresh apple...appetite suppressant,
high vitamins, weight loss, diabetes control,
etc.

3. Cayenne pepper...help with lungs, reduce
high blood pressure, assist stomach/intestines

4. Extra-virgin Olive Oil (uncooked)...
joint maintenance, fights colon cancer, reduce
blood pressure/cholesterol, etc.

5. Apple cider vinegar...helps with cholesterol,
blood pressure, triglycerides, diabetes, and
absorption of minerals

6. fresh garlic (minced is fine)...wonder drug for
everything to helping prevent cold/flu, acne,
cholesterol, etc.

7. Fish oil...either capsule or in baked fish....
good oils, lubrication, heart health, etc.

8. locally grown honey...helps fight allergies,
reduces inflammation, general healing, etc.

9. Yogurt...look for low sugar...great for stomach
and colon health

10. Muscadine grape juice ...antioxidants,
good replacement for wine, Vitamin E, etc.

11. Cinnamon...regulates blood sugar, fights
clotting, helps arthritis, etc.

12. Grape seed extract...(probably the most
costly item on the list)...fights swelling,
carcinogens, allergens, viruses....wide use

To make it easier to ingest, I'll usually put multiple items in one thing....
Like have a bowl of chili or a baked potato and add the garlic, olive oil,
cayenne pepper, onion, cinnamon, to flavor and also get all my
supplements covered.

Or I'll make a smoothie and include fresh apple, cinnamon,
honey, yogurt, muscadine grape juice, and grape seed extract so
that it is efficient and easy! Mix it up...be inventive!

I encourage you all, as always, to do further research on your own
to find out more about these items, and especially to check on side
effects if you have any conditions or are taking medications.

Remove Anger From Your Heart

Working on it...some days are better than others.

Last night, anger overtook me. I didn't lash out
entirely as I wanted to, but I still let myself be altered by
things outside of me.

I also didn't suppress my rage. I allowed it to be present,
acknowledged it, tamed it sufficiently, and then slowly
worked my way through to what specifically had caused
the anger.

As is usually the case, there was great hurt and betrayal
behind the armor of anger. I released it, and dealt with
the emotions, and worked on releasing all the resentment
once more. It is sometimes an ongoing battle.

But in the end, it serves me no good to hold on to any
form of upset. I know this, but sometimes old wounds are
still easily triggered.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsUmPvaZIP0&feature=player_profilepage

This video helped me to reclaim my desires. Maybe it can serve
as inspiration for you, too.

Peace....

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