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Has the message of God's love ever amazed you so much that you could feel your heart changing within you? Then you should meet Lydia.Listen Now
One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message.Acts 16:14
Woman 1
Woman 2
Has the message of God's love ever amazed you so much that you could feel your heart changing within you? Then you should meet Lydia.
Woman 1:
It's the Sabbath. Are you ready to walk to the river to pray?
Woman 2:
Yes, I'm ready. It's not easy living here in Philippi.
Woman 1:
What do you mean?
Woman 2:
How many worshippers of God are there in this city, do you think?
Woman 1:
Too few to even have a place of our own to go to worship God. That's why we need to go outside of the city gate and walk along the river to find a place to pray.
Woman 2:
That's what I mean. I feel like I'm missing something, but I don't know what.
Woman 1:
I heard that Lydia is back in Philippi. Perhaps we will see her at the river when we meet for prayer.
Woman 2:
Who is Lydia?
Woman 1:
You've never met Lydia? I think she came to Philippi from the city of Thyatira. She's a very successful business woman. She sells beautiful purple cloth and she is a worshipper of God. I like to talk with her.
Woman 2:
She sounds interesting. I hope I get to meet her.
(Music transition bridge)
(Sounds of footsteps, other people murmuring prayers)
Woman 1:
Oh, there's Lydia now. Come, I'll introduce you.
Woman 1:
Excuse me, Lydia?
Hello. It's good to see you. I've had such a busy week that it is good to take time to slow down and worship God.
Woman 1:
Look, there are some men coming toward us. What do you think they want?
Hello. We have not seen you here before. May we help you with something?
Hello. My name is Paul and this is my friend Luke. We've come here to find a place to pray.
Oh, are you a worshiper of God? So are we. Come, sit with us.
We do worship God, the God of Jesus Christ. Have you heard about Jesus and what He's has done for you?
No. I don't understand. What are you talking about?
Let me tell you about what God has done for you through His only Son, Jesus. Jesus came and lived a sinless life on earth. He died on a cross to pay the price for our sins. Then He rose from the grave and conquered death. Now He calls us to believe in Him and have true life.
(Sounds of Paul talking...fade...and then come back)
Lydia, now that you have heard about Jesus, do you believe that He died for your sins? Would you like to become a follower of Jesus?
Oh my. Thank you, Paul for coming here and for telling me this. I feel so different inside. I feel like my heart has changed because of the message you have given to me. I do want to become a follower of Jesus. But first, let me run home to get my family so that they can hear this good news. Will you wait here for us?
Paul waited at the river while Lydia went to get her family. After they heard Paul's message about Jesus they all wanted to become followers of Jesus just like Lydia.
Paul, the river is right here. Would you please baptize me and everyone in my household?
I would love to. Come, we will do it now.
(Water, baptism)
Lydia, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
I am so excited. I don't think I have the words to tell you how joyful I am. I have so many people that I want to tell about Jesus. Paul and Luke, please come stay with me in my home for as long as you are in Philippi. I am sure that more people will want to hear about Jesus and I have plenty of room for you to meet with them at my house.
Thank you Lydia. We would be honored to stay with you. I believe that God will use you to start a Christian church right here in Philippi. And my prayer for this church is that their love for God and for each other will grow more and more. And I pray that they will be holy and that all they do will bring glory and praise to God.
God opened Lydia's heart to hear Paul's message about Jesus. Has God opened your heart to hear the same message? Do you want to become a follower of Jesus? If you do, just pray and tell Jesus about it. Then you can be like Lydia and share your happiness in Jesus with your friends and family.
If you want to know more about the churches that Paul started, read the book of Acts in the New Testament part of your Bible.
Bible Source: Holy Bible, New International Reader's Version, A Bible for Kids,
Zondervan Publishing House, 1999.
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Being a friend is a blessing. Listen to the story of David and Jonathan.
Have you ever been so desperate that you just didn't know what to do? Meet Jairus, a very worried father.
Let's meet a family who brought their children to see Jesus.
How can a five loaves of bread and two fish feed 5000 people?
Come meet five friends who had to find a creative way to meet Jesus.
Have you ever met anyone that reminded you of Jesus? Come meet Dorcas.
Has the message of God's love ever amazed you so much that you could feel your heart changing within you? Then you should meet Lydia.
Ye Lords and Ladies! At a Medieval fair, Liz and the gang desire to be fighting knights and powerful royalty. Alas, servanthood awaits them instead. How will Liz, Lucille and Julia fare as they serve King Arthur and the Black Knight and try to win the Seat of Honor!
Grandpa and Liz are on a treasure hunt! They're following clues left behind by Grandpa's childhood friend. What's the next clue—and what treasure is hidden somewhere in Terrene?
What's the best way to get a job done well? It's time for Clubhouse Theater with the story of Herculiz!
Clubhouse Theater presents the story of Esther. Who is she in the Bible and why is she so important?
Clubhouse Theater presents the story of Esther. How can she save God's people? Will she give the ultimate sacrifice?
Liz and the gang's Clubhouse Theater presents the story of Gideon. Who is he in the Bible? How did God call him?
It's time to rally the troops! Chamy needs everyone's help. It's up to Liz and Lucille and the gang to cheer her up after her parents' divorce. But how exactly do you do that?
Chance Calhoun and the Rodeo are in town! Liz wonders what it takes to be a true cowboy. Is it all glory or might he have to get a little dirty?
Morrie is convinced that he is not good at anything … until the class takes an aptitude test. Boy, is he and all the class surprised by the results
Liz and Lucille are drawn into a super adventure story with two caped crime fighters. Giant challenges abound as Liz and Lucille work to accomplish their own humongous mission. Can the story of a little boy and five stones help everyone to get the job done?
Liz can't wait to prove he's a hero. What does he have to do before he can go to Caiman City?
It's a hero's homecoming! Liz returns from his adventure. Will anybody notice?
Liz finally makes the football team, but that just the start of his problems. Will he be able to stick with it or he going to have to quit the team?
Liz and Lucille are trying to get the perfect gift for one another—with surprising results. And how can Scooter demonstrate a giving spirit when he meets a lizard without a home?
When Liz and Spike ask tough questions about Christianity, Grandpa responds by giving them an adventure map to follow. Why a map? How does this map help answer questions about following Jesus?
The greatest movie ever made! That's Liz's goal. Looks like it will be another disaster unless Lucille comes to the rescue. Check out this episode for the best action-adventure-romance-sci-fi-western ever made!
Liz has a secret message to decode: "To get your clue, go forward two, but to get it done, go back one."
Liz continues his adventure in the X-Monsters game.
Liz discovers that in order to defeat his enemy, he must give up all his weapons. Is he willing to do what it takes to win the battle?
The birth of Jesus as seen through the eyes of Mary.
Most of us like to think we can do things on our own. But a little help can be a big help sometimes. Liz and his friends learn to give—and receive—help from each other.
What is perseverance and how does it fit in a christian's life? It's story time in Terrene as Grandpa tells tales about the importance of determination.
Spike and Cole's pizza business is booming, and Chef Boy R Liz wants to join the team! Meanwhile Lucille tries to teach the gang what it means to blessed and how to be a blessing.
Look out! A racing team has invited Liz to join them. But when Liz is assigned to clean up the garage and arrange the tools, he's disappointed that he's not an important part of the team!
Are Scooter and the gang too young to help when a big storm does some major damage to Terrene? Olivia returns and needs some answers of her own. Grandpa Anole becomes the center of the storm as the KC crew faces their futures!
During Christmas, Liz and Lucille try to help the Knight family. But what secret are the Knights not telling them?
Can he do it? Will Liz unravel the clues and achieve the highest reptile honor?
The Show must go on as Liz and his friends put on three one-act plays – "It's Not My Fault", "It's Not My Job", and "It's Not My Talent".
Liz finds himself lost in the middle of his own X-Monsters adventure. How can he use his skill and knowledge to survive in this video game world?
Liz decides to adopt an "I don't care" attitude when he gets a bad grade. What can Grandpa do to help him change his attitude?
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The Enugu State Police Command on Wednesday, say they rescued two suspected fraudsters and rapists from irate mob and lynching in the state.
The spokesperson for the Command, Asp. Ebere Amaraizu, said the suspects Monday Okoro and Chidiebere Oke were rescued by operatives of Trans Ekulu Division of Division of the Command on October 26, after defrauding and gangraping a female passenger. The third suspect is on the run after managing to escape from the scene.
For suspects Monday Okoro who claimed he hailed from Obinkita Arochukwu Abia state, an ex-convict recently released from Enugu Prisons because of his nefarious activities and Cohort identified as Chidiebere Oke who also claimed he hailed from Onueke Village of Ebonyi state, there lives would have been caught shot by irate mob who had descended heavily on them thereby giving them beating of their lives because of their alleged nefarious activities of swindling their female victim of some amount of money and also gang raping her and later placed her on the virge of making payment to them anytime they call her, " the statement reads.
Narrating her ordeal, the victim said she lost consciousness after boarding a commercial tricycle. Apart from the driver there were two other occupants. Unknown to her, the trio are suspected fraudsters, who pose as Keke opreative and passengers to enable them get their victims.
"On that fateful day being 26/10/17 I came out from our street to Emeka Abalu in Phase Six Trans Ekulu Enugu to board a tricycle going to Enugu Town and unfortunately ran into this keke Napep with some boys and unknown to me that they are fraudsters and hoodlums operating as tricyclist and from there they started telling me that they are foreigners seeking for a certain address before I knew what was happening, I lost my consciousness and was taken to where I was gang Raped by three of them after collecting all the money in my possession" she narrated.
The victim added that they later left her at that place and left but continued calling her the following day with a threat that if the remaining balance of the money is not paid that the man that owns the chemical for the production of the currency will add another money and that will be too bad for them and that she should remember the oath taking of not revealing the transaction to any body to avoid sudden death.
It was further gathered that following the incident, it was promptly reported to Trans Ekulu Division of the Nigeria Police Force Enugu state command who swung into action. While operatives was looking for them with their Keke, information got to them that same men have been uncovered by some angry mob around Park Avenue axis of the state and descended heavily on them thereby leaving them in a battered stage before the operatives got to the scene and discovered that they are the same people being looked for although the keke driver had managed to escaped from the scene with his keke before the irate mob.
"Suspects are helping the police operatives in their investigations in relation to their alleged fraudulent activities and Rape. They revealed that they usually hire Keke Napep and pretend as if they are Keke Napep operators within Sani Abacha Trans Ekulu and Phase six axis to enable them get their victims. Manhunt have been intensified against the fleeing Keke Napep driver.
"Meanwhile, the Command is advising members of the public to weary about the antics of the hoodlums who masquarade as keke Napep operators, Taxi cabs or okada riders with a view to wrecking havoc on law abiding members of the public."


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The Gift of the Magus
Once upon a time, in a land far to the east, there were four wise men. Yes, I know, you've heard of the three wise men; trust me, there were four.
They were all magi, astrologers, priest-kings of their own domains, and they all had observed a certain new star in its rising, and gathered together to discuss its significance. Throughout the long night they took sightings, made measurements, pored over star charts and logarithm tables and fiddled with their secret decoder rings, and finally determined that there had been born a new king of the Jews, in the land to the west of them. Being kings, they immediately saw the diplomatic potential of this, and set about to do him homage.
Of course, you don't simply drop in on a royal household unannounced, at least not without a little present of some sort. So the first king, Caspar immediately went down to his treasury and produced a bag of gold. "Just the thing," he proclaimed.
Not to be outdone, Melchior climbed the tower to his treasury, and brought down a cask of frankincense. "This should put me in the right odor," he chortled.
Forthwith Balthazar, the third king, hurried to his treasury and returned with a canister of myrrh. Nobody knew what myrrh was, but at 400 ogats to the ounce, it was that season's hot investment item. "All set," he cried.
The fourth king, whose name was Bob, was appalled. "What kind of presents are those for a baby?" he exclaimed. "Can't you do any better than that?" But the other kings argued that time was of the essence, and that he should grab something from the treasury and join the caravan. "You go ahead without me," Bob urged, "I'll just stop downtown and pick something up, and catch up with you on the road." So three of the kings set out, following the star, which went ahead of them as they traveled.
Meanwhile, Bob hurried downtown, hoping to find silk nappies, or a crystal rattle, something more appropriate to a newborn king. To his dismay, however, he found the shops all closed when he got there, because of course it was Christmas eve. He quartered the length and breadth of the city, with no better luck, and finally arrived tired and discouraged, well past midnight, on the doorstep of his favorite aunt.
Aunt Marge had raised him from a princelet; his parents, being jet-setting near-eastern potentates, had never had much time to spare for family matters. She'd always been the one he counted on for good advice, and tonight he certainly needed that.
She was still up when he rang, welcomed him in, offered him strong coffee and kringle, and bit by bit wormed the story out of him.
"...So you see, none of that stuff really seemed appropriate for a baby," he concluded, "but I've been all over town, and haven't been able to do any better. Oh, Aunt Marge, what should I do?" He slumped, discouraged, on the sofa.
"Well, you've come to the right place, at least," she soothed, refilling his coffee. "Best selection of royal toys in the kingdom, right here under this roof. A little out-of-date," she twinkled, "but definitely kid-tested."
"You don't mean..."
"That's right, all your old toys, still up in the attic!" She led the way up the stairs.
"Boy, this brings back memories," he sighed, digging through the old toy box. There was his first soccer ball, gone flat with the years. Building blocks with arcane symbols on the sides. The toy drum he'd punched hole through as a 4-year-old, trying to rum-pa-pum-pum too vigorously. And at the bottom of the box--
"Just the thing," exclaimed Aunt Marge, holding up the teddy bear. It was limp, and a little threadbare, and the fur had rubbed off in spots. One eye was missing.
"Oh no, I couldn't, look at it!" he wailed.
"Oh, hush, it just needs a little fixing up," she scolded, "here, bring it downstairs."
Once down in the parlor, Aunt Marge proved as good as her words. She plumped out the bear with a couple of old woolen socks from the ragbag, and stitched him back up. She sewed on a new button eye, that almost matched the old one, and she cut a length of new red silk ribbon to replace the old, bedraggled bow. Examining her handiwork, she proclaimed, "Fit for a king."
So finally, Bob set out. By this time it was dawn, and the star had set, but he checked his notes, took the best bearing he could, and started off. It turned out that he miscalculated, overshot, and had to backtrack half a days journey, but three days later he was in a coffee shop in a small village on the Judean frontier, listening worriedly to the local gossip. He had a brief moment of concern when the village police started taking an interest in him, but as he was traveling alone, and entering, not leaving, he got off with a little fast talk, and buying a round of doughnuts.
It was nightfall of the fourth day when he arrived at a stable on the outskirts of Bethlehem. The star dithered overhead, as if it were uncertain whether to stay or leave, or was perhaps impatient to be going. In the stable yard, a middle-aged man with the broad shoulders and blackened thumbnails of a carpenter was tying a small bundle to the back of a small donkey. A woman with a larger bundle sat patiently on a larger donkey nearby.
Bob dismounted his camel. "I seek the newborn king of the Jews," he said, "I have seen his star in its rising, and have come to do him homage."
The carpenter rolled his eyes heavenward and grimaced, as if to say, Another one? Before he could reply, the woman's bundle began to wail.
"I don't know what's wrong," she sighed, rocking and shushing the swaddled babe. "He's not hungry, and he's not wet. I suppose," she admitted, folding her cloak closer around the bundle, "that he could just be cold."
"Here, try this," offered Bob, drawing the bear from under his cloak, "it always worked for me."
She accepted the gift with a grateful glance, tucked it into her bundle. The wail immediately subsided to a pleased gurgle.
"We're off to Egypt," confided the husband, "the sooner the better. Don't like the political climate around here."
"From what I've heard, that sounds like a good idea," agreed Bob. "And you might want to take the back roads 'til you're well past Caesarea Phillippi. Just for luck."
"Thanks, I'll keep that in mind," was the reply. "By the way, can you change foreign currency? All I've got are these ogats, and I need to pay the bill before we leave." So Bob gave them all the shekels he'd got in change from the doughnut shop and bid them farewell.
And he returned to his own country by a different route.
Frank A. Gosar
December 24, 1995
Frank and Denise and all the bears at Off Center Ceramics would like to wish you all a wonder-filled holiday season!


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Education Director Bill Brenner answers your questions
Q: What suggestions can you give me to convince the non-competitive members in my program to join or renew their membership with USMS?
A: Are you a believer? Seriously. Take a moment to reflect and ask yourself if you believe in U.S. Masters Swimmings mission to promote health, wellness, fitness, and competition for adults through swimming? The answer may come from your beliefs, love of what you do as a Masters coach, passion for swimming, and commitment to being an advocate who encourages adults to swim. This same answer may help you formulate your own response to your original question regarding membership in USMS.
Masters coaches have the unique ability to provide more than an on-deck transaction. We have the opportunity to create a transformationmotivating each of our swimmers to set goals, feel positive, and have a meaningful swimming experience. In many cases, this transformation is a life-altering event; your swimmers may finally become who they always wanted to be or who they never thought they could be. Were helping them transform their lives to a healthier, happier lifestyle.
The enthusiasm we as Masters coaches display on the pool deck, day in and out, transfers to the swimmers in the water. Many swimmers carry this positive and enthusiastic attitude with them beyond the pool to their daily lives and are genuinely grateful for their improved self-esteem. Knowing this, use your enthusiasm, and the gratefulness your swimmers feel towards you, to promote membership in USMS.
Swimming Masters is a journey, not a destination, and membership is a valuable component to enrich the journey. USMS membership gives swimmers valuable tangible benefits and, more importantly, gives swimmers the feeling of being part of something bigger than just a swimmer on a swim team. It gives them the chance to contribute their time, talent and resources to an organization that gives the gift of swimming to adults across America.
Pledgeand ask your swimmers to pledgeto support our organization, which is working to:
Provide more opportunities for adults to learn to swim and swim for a lifetimeEducate Masters coaches and instructors, creating a better swimming experience for those they coach and teachExpand the number of aquatics facilities with programs for adults to swim and exercise
The success of USMS depends on everyone who contributes to the organizations wellbeing. Each of usmembers, coaches, swimmers, volunteers and staffhas a role to play as ambassadors for USMS. Together, we control our destiny. Together, we pave the path for our journey.
Be a believer in USMS and those you lead will follow.
Q: I coach Masters at a community pool. The facility doesn't require USMS membership for swimmers participating in my program. What can I do to encourage swimmers to register?
A: Many aquatic facilities across the country don't require USMS membership, but many of those facilities would if they were aware of the benefits USMS provides to the facility, coach, and athlete when each is properly registered. The liability and excess accident insurance provided with membership is one of the most comprehensive policies in the country. With rising litigation nationwide, most facilities would welcome the opportunity to protect themselves and the athletes that use these facilities as well as you, the coach, by adding USMS insurance coverage as an addition to any insurance they currently maintain.
However, just because the facility doesn't require USMS membership doesn't necessarily mean you, as the coach or a member of the club in a leadership role, can't. There are inherent benefits for you, including protecting yourself in the event of a liability lawsuit.
Achieving 100% USMS membership participation in your program can be accomplished in several ways:
Programs can mandate USMS membership and require each swimmer to renew yearly.Programs can mandate participation in a USMS-sanctioned event (pool, open water, clinic or ePostal), which requires USMS membership.Programs can offer an introductory fee to participate in the program and proactively register each new member with USMS.Program fees collected by clubs and workout groups can be adjusted upward and prorated to accumulate funds to collectively pay to register and renew all participants' USMS membership.Programs can ask athletes to participate in fundraisers to raise money to cover the expense of registering and renewing USMS membership.Programs can find sponsors within the community that support health and wellness; these sponsors can, in turn, donate funds or provide grants for USMS registration.Many health insurance companies refund membership fees for wellness related activities; encourage your athletes to contact their insurance representatives for more information.Encourage your athletes ask their employers to sponsor USMS membership; healthier employees are more productive and help reduce insurance costs. Some employers might cover your program fees as well.
Working towards 100% participation helps strengthen USMS as a world leader in adult aquatic fitness.
Updated July 14th, 2014 at 05:06 PM by Bill Brenner
Q: How do I attract more fitness swimmers to my program?
A: Many adults are afraid they don't belong in a "Masters" swimming program. Their fears and concerns must be overcome before they will consider participating. The list of fears and concerns are daunting but can be minimized or eliminated by a genuinely caring coach. Once a coach demonstrates how much they care--rather than how much they know--a partnership between the athlete and coach can begin to form. Ideally, this partnership will develop into one of mutual trust.
I recommend hosting a clinic for the first time Masters swimmer or novice. Many Masters programs around the country host an introductory clinic for new swimmers to meet the coach, explore the pool, and get a feel for the program's dynamics. Advertise the introductory clinic at your facility, the local sports shops, and nutrition stores. Ask your current athletes to refer a friend or family member.
Organizing the clinic by ability level and making each swimmer feel successful during the time they spend with you greatly enhances the chances each swimmer will return. Improvement during this initial clinic should be viewed as a byproduct, not the primary goal; overcoming fears and concerns should be your primary objective of the clinic
Q: What can I do to encourage 100% of the swimmers in my program to become USMS members?
A: Many programs across the country require all swimmers in their programs to be registered with U.S. Masters Swimming. Most programs allow swimmers a trial period of up to 30 consecutive days. During the trial period, coaches should explain the benefits of being a registered member of USMS and explain how a swimmer can join online.
Another option is to provide an introductory monthly fee equal to or greater than the registration fee for USMS membership and-with their permission-register the new members yourself. Make membership in USMS a benefit for your swimmers. This could be a useful tool in attracting new members and retaining existing ones. Once new members begins to see and receive the benefits of being part of a national organization, they'll be more engaged and likely to continue their participation with your program and the sport of swimming.
Updated July 9th, 2014 at 04:36 PM by Bill Brenner
Q: If I host a swim clinic, how do I verify USMS membership of the participants?
A: It's important to make sure that your clinic information and marketing materials state that USMS membership is required to participate in the clinic. This protects your liability insurance.
Require each participant to show a copy of current membership card at the clinic check-in.Require each participant to provide current membership number, name as it appears in the USMS database, and LMSC. Verify this information with the LMSC registrars.Use the third-party event registration vendor, Club Assistant, that can verify the participants as they register for the clinic.Allow non-members to register for USMS the day of the event. Have a device capable of connecting to the Internet so online registration is possible or have paper entries available. Make sure registrants are aware that online registration requires either a MasterCard or Visa. American Express is not accepted. Checks are accepted for paper registration.
Any one of these options should ensure that all your participants are registered for USMS.
Q: We have several lap swimmers who swim at our pool. How do I get them to try Masters?
A: Try starting a conversation with lap swimmers after they finish swimming or when they take a break. Make a positive comment about their stroke or work ethic. Introduce yourself as the coach who works with the adult swimmers at the facility. Keep "Masters" out of the conversation during this initial encounter. Ask them leading questions using their first name as much as possible. Develop an idea of what health and fitness goals they might be trying to achieve. The more you know about them as an athlete and swimmer, the better chance you'll have in getting them to accept an invitation to try your program. Remember, the initial conversation should be about them, not you.
Q: Can new swimmers try out my club without registering for USMS? I thought all swimmers in the water had to be USMS members to be protected under the USMS insurance policy.
A: USMS insurance allows for a 30-day trial of a Masters program. Potential members who want to swim with your club can swim for 30 days before they have to register with USMS (this is separate from any club fees you may charge).
To protect your swimmers' USMS insurance coverage, you MUST have the potential member fill out and sign a USMS application for membership. Write "30-DAY TRIAL" across the top of the application and keep it during the trial period. If an incident occurs, the trial swimmer is NOT covered by USMS insurance, but all of your registered swimmers are covered.


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Carman Turkelson, DNP, RN, CCRN, CHSE
Dr. Carman Turkelson DNP, RN, CCRN, CHSE is an Associate Professor of Nursing and the Associate Director of the Nursing Simulation Center. Dr. Turkelson earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus on interprofessional education using simulation from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in 2013. She received her Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN-Ed) from Michigan State University in 2008 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing also from Michigan State University in 1993.
Dr. Turkelson joined the faculty in the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint in the fall of 2014. She has been a nurse for over 20 years and has extensive experience in critical care, management, education, and simulation based learning experiences. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Michigan-Flint, she was practicing in a lead Clinical Nurse Specialist role for critical care at Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak Michigan. As an educator in the acute care setting Dr. Turkelson embraced the utilization of multiple innovative teaching and learning strategies that engage the learner in the learning process. Her interest in the use of simulation as a teaching learning strategy began in 2008 and since that time she has continued to cultivate her knowledge, skills, and expertise in this teaching pedagogy. Dr. Turkelson's experiences include all ranges of simulation based learning experiences from low fidelity task trainers, high fidelity mannequin or standardized patient simulations, virtual reality, full scale in-situ, and full-scale disaster simulation based learning experiences in the community.
Dr. Turkelson has participated in a number of simulation based fellowships including the 2011 National League for Nursing (NLN) Leadership Development Program for Simulation Educators, the first cohort of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) and CAE Healthcare Simulation Fellowship (2015-2016) as well as had the distinctive honor of being selected as one of 6 inaugural research fellows for the INACSL Research Fellowship (2016-2017). She was also one of the first Certified Healthcare Simulation Educators (CHSE) from the Society of Simulation in Healthcare. Most recently, she was selected for the second cohort of University of Michigan Interprofessional Leadership Fellows (2017-2018).
The primary focus of Dr. Turkelson's research is simulation based educational research examining aspects of learning, interprofessional teamwork and communication, and patient safety. Her doctoral work focused on improving nurse-physician communication in a critical care setting using simulation. She continues to conduct research in both the academic and acute care settings. In the acute care setting, her current research endeavors focus on the use of crisis checklists and repetitive simulation to improve patient safety in low frequency high-risk patient events as well as exploration of factors contributing to the development of pressure injury in high-risk patients. In the academic setting, her research endeavors have continued to expand upon her work related to communication and teamwork. Dr. Turkelson and colleagues have been awarded multiple Interprofessional Research Project Grants resulting in the creation of IPE simulation based learning experiences for over 400 nursing and physical therapy students at U of M Flint since January 2016. These IPE experiences include acute care; discharge planning and care management and community home health simulation based learning experiences. Dr. Turkelson and Dr. Keiser have also received grant funding for the development of a student and community standardized patient program for the School of Nursing Simulation Center. Most recently, Dr. Turkelson and colleagues were awarded an external grant from INACSL, Chamberlain College & DeVry for $10,000 to provide continued support and expansion of their IPE research to include virtual simulation deliberate practice opportunities in 2017.
Dr. Turkelson is a member of the Midwest Nursing Research Society, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, National League of Nursing, and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Dr. Turkelson is the lead faculty for Medical Surgical Nursing I (NUR 250) in the and also teaches Disease Processes and the Human Systems (NSC 207) in the nursing pre-licensure program. Dr. Turkelson also chairs DNP student research projects (NUR 903). Dr. Keiser also teaches clinical skills practicums during student residency.
The primary focus of Dr. Turkelson's research is simulation based educational research examining aspects of learning, interprofessional teamwork and communication, and patient safety. Dr. Turkelson's current research endeavors focus on the use of crisis checklists and repetitive simulation to improve patient safety in low frequency, high-risk patient events. Dr. Turkelson plans to continue to conduct translational research using simulation to improve the use of evidence-based practice for patients in the acute care setting. Her interests include simulation, teamwork, communication, development of nursing expertise/skill mastery, and critical care nursing.
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In order to move forward with globalization, Japanese companies must open up their closed labor market, an undertaking equivalent to a "cultural revolution" to overturn Japan Inc.'s human resource management style, a German scholar specializing in Japan said at a symposium in Tokyo.
Franz Waldenberger, a professor of Japanese Economy at the Japan Center and Munich School of Management at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, delivered a presentation at a symposium on the global human resources strategies of Japanese companies, organized by the Keizai Koho Center on March 7.
"Japanese companies cannot continue to lag behind in globalization any longer," Waldenberger said in the presentation titled "Expansion of global business and human resource management systems; theories and research findings on Japan Inc.'s challenges."
He opened his presentation by saying Japan lags behind other developed countries in terms of globalization. Its share of global trade dropped to 4 percent in 2012 from 8 percent in 1990. The country's share of outstanding direct investment into foreign countries also dropped to 4 percent in 2012 from 9 percent in 1990.
Waldenberger said this is puzzling because Japan has technological advantages. For example, Japan applied for the most global patents in 2011, filing for 32 percent of patents, followed by 29 percent for the U.S. and 11 percent for Germany.
The country also boasts a highly educated population and Japanese companies currently have large amounts of cash on hand.
"Japan has a lot of potential but is not making good use of it to achieve globalization," Waldenberger said.
He argued that the slow pace of Japan's globalization could not be explained away by Japanese uniqueness.
He also noted the irrelevancy of language barriers as people can learn languages if they need to.
He also challenged the notion that Japan's unique culture somehow hinders globalization, saying that every country has its own culture and resists exchanges with other cultures.
The real obstacle is what he calls the "inner" labor market, or Japan Inc.'s way of hiring, training and promoting employees.
In an inner labor market, career paths to top management are based on lifetime employment. In other words, employee promotions are seniority based.
Waldenberger said an inner labor market exists to some extent in other countries, but Japan is different for the following reasons: 1) It runs deeper because Japanese begin their careers as new graduates, 2) It's exclusionary because mid-career hires are discriminated against and 3) The "outer" labor market has not been developed.
"The inner labor market is a big hurdle for Japanese companies to overcome, because an inner labor market is unappealing to global talent," he said.
Japan's inner labor market does not provide foreign talent with a career path to top positions, he said.
If Japanese companies use local employees outside Japan, it can lead to difficulties in unifying corporate culture. This could also lead to a lack of loyalty from local employees. Japanese assigned to work overseas also tend to have a strong "home bias."
"Because of this, knowledge transfers are not conducted smoothly and maximum synergy cannot be expected," he said.
Japan Inc. has two choices to deal with the situation — changing their global business models to abandon globalization or opening up the inner labor market.
The first choice means Japanese companies will abandon foreign direct investment and expand globally by contracting with foreign companies. This choice will spare the need for them to hire many foreigners and implement human resources strategies to achieve globalization.
But Waldenberger said it is questionable if this approach will allow companies to actually expand into the global market.
Thus, he recommends opening the inner labor market, or providing equal opportunities for Japanese and non-Japanese to climb the corporate ladder.
To achieve that, Japan Inc. needs "very strong commitments from management," he said. English should be the common language among management and foreigners should be appointed as board members.
Japanese companies should also start reducing reliance on hiring new graduates and hire experienced workers. Employees, rather than the companies, should take ownership of their careers, he said.
"This is almost a cultural revolution for Japan. The relationships between companies and their employees must change fundamentally. Diversity will become the norm."
In conclusion, globalization is not a choice but a necessity for survival, he said.
"Opening up the inner labor market will lead to not only globalization but also lead to opportunities for women and the elderly," he said.


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A few years ago, if you were fortunate enough to have a job, you did what you could to hold on to it.
If you were out of a job, you pounded the pavement. Perhaps you prayed.
Today, according to a Bloomberg News article by Natalie Kitroeff, quitting is in.
More than 3 million Americans quit their job in December 2015, Kitroeff writes. That's the highest number since 2006, Kitroeff quotes the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The quits rate, which measures how many people ended their employment out of everyone who worked in a given month, reached its highest level in seven years, Kitroeff writes.
Millennials, those between 18 and 34 years old, became the largest segment of the U.S. labor market, and that work force is expected to increase even more. They seem to be averse to spending their work lives at one desk, Kitroeff writes.
This shows that the economy is definitely improving. Workers, particularly young workers, don't generally quit their jobs unless they have another one, or are confident they will get one fairly quickly.
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What happened to Casa Isabel?
Original post made by Michele, Greenmeadow, on Apr 30, 2010
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a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 30, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Sounds to me like Casa Isabel no esta abierto. Comer en Taco Bell instead.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Apr 30, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Its was a favorite place of mine to eat.
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"Sharing the same fate is another longtime establishment. Quaint, unpretentious Mexican restaurant Casa Isabel is closing April 2. The 31-year-old family-run business at 2434 Park Blvd. is one of Palo Alto's oldest restaurants. "Our landlord has refused to renew our lease," owner Mayra Lopez wrote in a letter to customers. "I left El Salvador in 1974 because ... I wanted to live in peace. I knew that in America if I worked hard I could make a better life for my family. ... Many of you have become like family to me. I have seen your families grow, have seen you have children and those children have children. All of you are dear to me and I will miss you very much," she wrote."
a resident of Downtown North
on Apr 30, 2010 at 4:24 pm
She had to close after 31 years in that location. Real shame too as it was the best mexican food in town. Here's hoping that she finds another location soon.
a resident of Greenmeadow
on Apr 30, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Yes, I really hope she opens another place. Her restaurant was quiet, relaxing, and the food was delicious. Sra Lopez herself was so friendly and kind.
a resident of Midtown
on Apr 30, 2010 at 5:23 pm
What kind of games are Palo Alto landlords playing? There have been several cases like this where well established Palo Alto merchants had to go out of business because the landlord would not renew their lease. There seem to be plenty of vacant buildings around town. Why are landlords kicking out profitable tenants?
a resident of University South
on Apr 30, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Wouldn't you guess that after that many years the rent was well below market?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 30, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Chris writes: "Wouldn't you guess that after that many years the rent was well below market?"
Possibly, but, with rents declining and with the ongoing commercial real estate bust, "market" isn't what it was three years ago. If the building is rented right away for a lot more, I will stand corrected, but, if it sits there empty like so many others have ...
a resident of Evergreen Park
on May 1, 2010 at 6:22 pm
They close a few weeks ago.
a resident of Midtown
on May 7, 2010 at 12:11 am
The owner was looking for another location, in Palo Alto if possible. If you know of a reasonable place they could move to, post it here!
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jun 15, 2010 at 11:22 am
A terrible loss for this area. It was neck & neck with Estrellita for the best food around. I hope she can find new digs.
a resident of Palo Verde
on Jul 28, 2010 at 3:33 pm
It was my favorito.
Perhaps the landlord wanted a more TRENDY place with more tinfoil and plastic.
Let's hope they find another more favorable location.
a resident of another community
on Jul 21, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Does anyone know what Mayra is up to now? Or any way to contact her? We really miss her and hope she's doing well (and still cooking!)
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On Tuesday, 24 students spent their evening learning about drones, flying them and meeting with drone professionals.
Led by YMCA instructor Desmond White, students were introduced to the many uses, and possible uses, of drone technology on the island. Students then became acquainted with the controls and the drone itself and watched a demonstration before test-driving their steering abilities in the school's hall.
Malaya Myles, 10, found it to be "too hard," she said with a laugh, "but I got used to it." Nevertheless, "It's fun to fly with," she said, adding that she hopes her parents will buy one for her.
Malaya said the program is "fabulous and great because they have great teachers."
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When President Obama meets with Pope Benedict XVI tomorrow, there will be no right-wing Catholic demonstrators upbraiding the pontiff, as they did Notre Dame earlier this year, for conferring the church's legitimacy upon this liberal politician.
In fact, whether he is the beneficiary of providence or merely good luck, Obama will have his audience with Benedict just three days after the release of a papal encyclical on social justice that places the pope well to Obama's left on economics. What a delightful surprise it would be for a pope to tell our president that on some matters, he's just too conservative.
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Why eat Chhole Chawal (chickpeas with rice) when u can eat Chhole Pulav?
I was bored of making the usual curry and rice. Though Mumbai is supposed to enjoy Monsoons this time of the year, unfortunately it's pretty hot and humid. Making one pot meals seems the best alternative so went ahead with cooking this.
Since we belong from Southern part of India, we consume legumes almost every other day as "Sundals" i.e. cooked legumes with grated coconut tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Normally I soak 1-2 varieties of legumes in a week and they are usually kept in my refrigerator (cooked) ready to be eaten in case of hunger pangs. They are high in protein and keeps you full too. These are also part of mid-morning snacks as they are super healthy.
Since today was a very crazy day since morning, all I did was make the masala (gravy), add these boiled chickpeas that were available in fridge, add some steamed Basmati Rice and we had the best meal ever!!
Go ahead & try this, I am sure that this will be a huge hit at your home, just like mine.
Recipe for Chhole Pulao or Chickpeas Pulao
Serves – 4 persons
Ingredients –
- Chickpeas or Chhole – 2 cups boiled (soaked overnight & pressure cooked with salt)
- Cooked Basmati Rice – 2.5 cups
- Oil – 1.5 tblsp
- Garam Masala powder – 1.5 tsp
- Salt as per taste
- Onions – 2 medium sized finely chopped
- Tomato – 1 medium size finely chopped
- Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
- Jeera or Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
- Lemon juice – 1 tsp
- Coriander leaves – garnish
Method –
- Heat the kadhai, pour 1.5 tblsp of oil and once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds. Let them turn slightly brown.
- Add finely chopped onions and saute well till they turn slightly golden brown in colour.
- Add the finely chopped tomato. You may make a puree of the same and add too.
- Cook the onion and tomato mixture well on a low flame. Add some salt, turmeric powder and chili powder.
- Once the mixture is cooked, add the garam masala powder and the boiled chickpeas or chhole along with some water. Maybe ½ cup. Cook this mixture well until water evaporates and the masalas are nicely incorporated.
- Add the cooked basmati rice to this mixture along with some salt, coriander leaves and give it a good mix.
- Cover the kadhai with a lid and let the pulao mix well for 5 mins on a low flame until the masalas incorporate and flavor the rice.
- Switch off the gas, squeeze the lime juice, toss again and garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with raita or some salad or plain curd with roasted cumin powder and some salt.
Notes –
- You can add Chhole Masala instead of Garam Masala if you prefer.
- You can skip adding red chilly powder in case kids find it too spicy.
- Adults can add finely sliced onions and green chillies chopped over this and relish it hot.
- I suggest making this in a huge batch as leftovers taste much more amazing the next day.
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Today is World Arthritis Day. At UCLH there is a rheumatology unit which provides services for patients with many different types of arthritis and musculoskeletal pain.
Nimfa Peralta, and Prof Anisur Rahman
World Arthritis Day, organised by Arthritis Research UK, is held every year on 12 October to raise awareness of the issues affecting people with the condition.
UCLH has specialist clinics for lupus and autoimmune rheumatic diseases, inflammatory arthritis, joint hypermobility syndrome, chronic musculoskeletal pain, osteoporosis, and arthritis in adolescents. The Trust is heavily involved in research into the causes of arthritis and the best ways to help patients with arthritis and have been awarded several large research grants for that work."
Earlier this year UCLH therapists and rheumatologists became the face of an Arthritis Research UK campaign designed to provide an ongoing source of information to patients.
The charity visited UCH for images to include in more than 80 booklets which were developed following new research into the needs of patients with the debilitating condition.
Rauri Hadlington, physiotherapist, helping a patient with an exercise ball
Included in the photo shoot were: Rebecca Baldock, senior physiotherapist; Rauri Hadlington and Nick May, physiotherapists; Nimfa Peralta, outpatients healthcare assistant; Professor Anisur Rahman, consultant rheumatologist; Gemma Lindsell, occupational therapist and Sophia Mavrommatis, clinical specialist physiotherapist for rheumatology.
Sophia said: "Arthritis Research UK is a great resource for patients and clinicians. We were delighted to be part of their new patient information materials"
The new booklets and leaflets have been developed to fill this gap and to meet changing patient needs.
Arthritis Research UK is the leading authority on arthritis in the UK, conducting scientific and medical research into all types of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. It is the UK's fourth largest medical research charity and the only charity solely committed to funding high quality research into the cause, treatment and cure of arthritis.
The new leaflets are available to order or download at: www.arthritisresearchuk.org For more information about World Arthritis Day and to see how else it is celebrated across the world, visit http://www.worldarthritisday.org
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So this weekend I boarded a train to London to attend my first ever Britmums conference.
Britmums is the 'big' event in the blogger's calendar in the UK. It's a
two day conference that incorporates fun, networking and also meeting brands all in one building!
I bought my ticket to the event last Summer and to be honest it's been a long time coming. The event ticket, travel and accommodation (plus meals, drinks etc) have cost me well over £500, so I had big expectations. Yes, I wanted to learn new skills, chat to brands (especially Butlins!) but mostly I wanted to meet other bloggers, so many of whom I've been chatting to on Twitter for over a year now, and I consider many of them to be good friends.
The event did not disappoint. It was an extremely well organised two days, with structured sessions covering a variety of topics. The three sessions I attended were useful and also relevant. I went to 'Legal and Accounting' which covered really interesting topics of slander, and libel; which being a bit of legal geek, I really enjoyed. Steve Keenan presented an interesting talk on using images from the Internet and explained how to deal with slanderous comments on blogs, and also showed us well known examples of content copying.
Next I attended the (very full) Google+ session. James Dearsley did a fantastic job of explaining the network, have tips on improving circling and explained the best ways of how to use Google+ for business. I'm the first to admit I don't find Google+ very user-friendly but I found this session really inspirational. James presented the session well and answered the questions clearly and concisely, which I imagine was quite difficult at times. I won't ever be an expert but I'm already feeling more confident when it comes to using circles and posting links.
Lastly, I attended the 'Tech Knowledge' session by Ruth Arnold. This session was presented well, and was engaging but sadly I didn't learn loads, but it was a good 'refresher session' for me. Reminding us bloggers to back up, reduce image sizes and to watermark/protect content is all useful stuff. Ruth clearly knows her stuff and I'd love to attend a more 'intermediate' session next time perhaps!
In the rest of my conference time, I wandered around the brands area, met some amazing bloggers and got quite drunk thanks to Lindemans. (Really excellent Merlot & Rose!) It was so wonderful to catch up with great friends too. On Saturday night we went for dinner with Jennie from Kiddicare and we had such a good laugh together. She really is the best PR! A huge thank you to her, for the dinner but mainly for her company!
Friday night was the 'Brilliance in Blogging' awards, which was enjoyable, and some great bloggers received the recognition they deserved. Although I would have personally chosen different winners, all the finalists deserved to be up for nomination, and although I'm not completely sure about how I feel regarding the process of the voting, I do think it's great to incorporate so much positivity into the conference by adding an awards ceremony.
So would I attend Britmums again?
It's hard to attend all the sessions and mingle, but I do think they have a good balance. After all, you can only do so much in two days!
The keynotes at the end of the weekend were truly inspirational. Most of the blogs read were heart-wrenching, and I was amazed the readers were not in tears. I was! (As were most others!) But despite being difficult or 'taboo' topics, they were beautifully written and I very much enjoyed hearing them. One thing I will be doing from now on, is reading more blog posts. I rarely have the time, but this weekend has made me realise I should make the time. There are so many talented bloggers out there!
Thanks to all my friends that made the weekend great, and it was so wonderful to meet so many influential and experienced bloggers!
See you all next year!


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Ahhhhhhhh, Sun Valley. For me it conjures up images of Baldy (the ski hill), movie stars (Clint Eastwood, Scott Glenn, Demi Moore), kick butt art galleries, good food, good times —and gardens. Here are three containers that caught my eye this last weekend. (Note to self: who gets the olive trees when they homeowner is done w/them come September?)
NOTE: everything in this container is edible: dill/fennel, cilantro, strawberries, and parsley.


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Would you like fries with that? Or maybe you just want your fries as the meal. Whether they are smothered in sauce, dusted with powder, or covered in cheese there are a number of Boston establishments that boast delicious French fries. Here's a list of the best places to find these tasty delightful snacks. -By Kendyl Murtaugh
33 Union St.
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 249-8835
To all the fry fanatics out there, make sure you check out the tantalizing Belgian pomme frites at Saus. The naked pomme frite at Saus is delicious alone, but your taste buds are taken to a whole new level once one of Saus' famous dipping sauces are tossed alongside the crispy golden frite. With sauce options ranging from Saturday Night Chive to Bacon Parmesan to Bost-Onion, you can't simply have just one. The sauces are unique and add a whole new tasty element to the classic pomme frite. A free sauce comes with every order of pomme frites, and you can order additional sauces for a mere 75 cents. The different flavorful explosions that each sauce boasts are worth every penny! Saus is open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and the pomme frite makes a perfect snack after a night out.
Kingston Station
25 Kingston St.
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 482-6282
Are you looking for a decadently rich platter of French fries? Well, that is surely what you will find at Kingston Station – a heaping mound of hand cut fries, oozing with heavenly amounts of truffle oil and topped with rich gruyere cheese. The small slivers of scallions that adorn the top of the plate make the perfect finishing touch. One order of these fries costs between $10-$14 and the portions are hearty. They are perfect for sharing, but one warning: they will be gone before you know it.
All Star Sandwich Bar
1245 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-3065
Once you pass through the bright yellow store front and you enter All Star Sandwich Bar you are greeted by cheerful staff who are readily available help you make your meal choices. Without-a-doubt French fries are must-order. If fiery fries happen to be up your alley, check out the extremely spicy Hell Fries. So spicy, yet so good. Your mouth may start burning, but you simply can't restrain yourself from reaching back for more. For those who are less interested in the heavily-seasoned fry, give the wildly popular gravy fries, chili cheese fries, or just plain pile of fries a try. Regardless of which flavorful morsels you choose, they are guaranteed to pair perfectly with the anything else you might order.
Max Brenner
745 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 274-1741
The unique French fry award goes to the waffle fries dusted with chili and cocoa powder at Max Brenner in Boston's Back Bay. Definitely order a side of these fries with your meal. They are fried to an impeccable crisp and sprinkled with just the right amount of chili and cocoa powder. The medley of savory and sweet are married in a perfect union. Hold the ketchup with these fries, and instead dunk them into the sauce that sits alongside the waffle basket. At this primarily dessert-driven restaurant the French fries are a surprisingly delicious show stopper.
Flash's Cocktails
310 Stuart St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 574-8888
Garlic fans head straight over to Flash's Cocktails on Stuart Street. Their garlic fries are something that simply can't be missed. They are warm, crispy, and full of garlic goodness. There is no sogginess with these fries; they are continuously served hot and fresh. It seems many regulars are consistently coming back for more of this salty, garlicy, and tasty treat. These shoestring fries are finished off with a nice balance of herbs and some fresh lemon.


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Losing control of your eating habits can be frustrating. Stopping with just one brownie can seem impossible. Understanding the biochemistry of your body's cravings, hunger, and addictive eating patterns can help you overcome your compulsive eating habits.
Blood sugar level: An unbalanced blood sugar level is a major cause of carbohydrate cravings. When you eat a high carbohydrate meal, your blood sugar level rises, causing large doses of insulin to rush to the scene to clear out the sugar. As a result, your blood sugar level plummets. This causes cravings for pop, bread, brownies, pasta, and anything with sugar.
Serotonin: Ingesting large amounts of sugar releases serotonin, a feel-good neurotransmitter. Releasing too much serotonin can mess with your brain chemistry. To heal your brain, eat balanced meals consisting of protein, fat and carbohydrates every two hours.
Brain: Compulsive eating can be linked to deficiencies in neurotransmitters. A lack of serotonin, dopamine, or another neurotransmitter can result in cravings for carbohydrates. Eating sufficient animal protein and omega-3 fatty acids will help you produce neurotransmitters.
Antibiotics: Have you noticed that you have more sugar cravings after a round of antibiotic therapy? Food cravings have a biochemical connection to the unhealthy condition of the intestinal tract. Rebalancing the intestinal tract with correct probiotics can help tame those cravings.The key to overcoming compulsive eating is to create a food plan that provides structure designed to rebalance your own personal biochemistry.