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11 Ways to Know a True Friend When You See One
 The following post was originally featured on The Mama Mary Show and written by Mary Burt-Godwin who is part of POPSUGAR Select Moms.
"Friends are the family you choose."
That has been one of my favorite quotes through these past 42 years, and I searched high and low on the Interwebs to give credit to the originator of the quote but it has been said and reworded so many times that I couldn't track down who said it first.
That's how TRUE it is.
It certainly is MY truth. The friends in my life keep me sane, keep me in check, and keep me going. Having strong, passionate, smart, successful, and FUN friends is a blessing that is not lost on me. I choose my friends wisely, I cherish them, and I thank God for them daily.
And here is how I know I have TRUE FRIENDS:
1. They just listen when you need to vent.
2. After listening to you vent, they validate what you're feeling with curse words and then offer sound advice, like "Pour a drink, it's wine o'clock!"
3. You can call them at any time, day or night, and they will take your call.
4. They remember your birthday, without needing Facebook to remind them. And if they forget, it's no biggie because you both know that life gets in the way and we're too old to worry or care about that stuff.
5. They get you a gift that you totally want but would never get for yourself.
6. In times of trouble, they don't just say, "Let me know if I can help," but they also actually offer ways to help like, "How about I pick up your kids for you?" or "Do you need me to bring you a bottle of wine?"
7. Together, you can laugh till you cry and cry till you laugh.
8. You can go pee while talking to them on the phone.
9. They send you funny eCards in the middle of the day that make you spit out your coffee.
10. They agree to go with you somewhere even if it's the last place on earth they want to be.
11. They don't post unflattering pictures of you on Facebook.
What do your true friends do for you? Have you thanked them recently for being so awesome? Go do that now. I'm sure they know you love them, but it never hurts to remind them.
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DID YOU KNOW???
Turmeric
 20 Health Benefits of TurmericThe active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.
The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease.
Here are 20 health benefits of turmeric:
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Turmeric can be taken in powder or pill form. It is available in pill form in most health food stores, usually in 250-500mg capsules.
Once you start using turmeric on a regular basis, it's fun to find new ways to use it in recipes. My favorite way to use it is to add a pinch of it to egg salad. It adds a nice flavor and gives the egg salad a rich yellow hue.
Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.
SOURCE: healthdiaries.com |
Here's your "QuoteAction" for this issue:
"There are two types of people, those who make commitments and those who keep them."
John Adams Your action for today is to think of one commitment you have made but so far have not yet kept, and do what you can to keep it.
Have an extraordinary day!
SOURCE: Betty Jo Waxman
Productive Learning & Leisure, LLC |
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