Lately I’ve been seeing friends, Christians and non-Christians alike, participating in this event’s called “Color Runs” which are usually 5k runs, were people wear white and stop by color stations to throw colored powder on themselves, their friends and in the air. The past two springs, more and more pictures on Facebook of smiling people covered in blues, purples, yellows, reds and other colors with little spots of their white tee-shirts peeking out from behind, keep showing up in my timeline.

Honestly, It looks like a lot of fun (a little precarious for anyone with dust allergies or asthma) and just imagine an adult food fight, replacing the food with colored powders and celebrating -as the press release I ran across was reading says, “a feel-good, happy, colorful event. It is a living, moving work of art.”

Which browsing over the press release is fine at first read.

Digging a little further into the release I caught this wording, and it got me thinking and wanting to do a little more investigation on the philosophy behind the event, “It was clear from the beginning that The Color Run has some hidden magic.”

“Hidden Magic” is an interesting choice of words and anytime I hear the word magic in relation to an event or celebration, it makes me start to wonder.

So, being the curious internet detective- I started googling and bing-ing away and ran into some interesting information about a color celebration that seems very similar to the color runs that are sweeping the nation.

It seems there is in the Hindu religion there is an event called the Holi festival, each year in India, where colors are thrown into the air.

It’s a magical festival, celebrating the destruction of Hiranyakashipu, a king of demons ruling demon, is destroyed by his son, Prahlada, was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. According to Wikipedia, “the festival is celebrated for 16 days (until Rangpanchmi) in commemoration of the divine love of Radha for Krishna. The festivities officially usher in spring, the celebrated season of love.”

A few different areas of India have slightly different perspectives on the magical and mythological aspect of the celebration, but it does have common themes throughout all parts of the country.

According to about.com regarding the Holi Festival, “People spend the day smearing colored powder all over each other’s faces, throwing colored water at each other, having parties, and dancing under water sprinklers.” Which looks strikingly similar to some of the pictures I’ve seen- that I’ve mentioned were on my friends facebook pages.

It’s interesting to note that the same months the Holi Festival happen are also the same months the color runs across the US are booked where thousands of runners participate in the festivities.

Is a color run a bad thing in itself? Maybe not, but we as Christians are warned to use our discernment and not fall to the wiles and tricks of the devil who tries to infiltrate our lives and minds though seemingly innocuous ways.

What a great way to indoctrinate the people of the US to a festival that celebrates a demon killing its demon king father and being blessed by a god. And I use the term god with a lowercase G, because it is a “god” of this world.

Here is how the devil works. Satan steals love, or tries to steal love from people and his wicked plans are at work all around us. The pathetic thing about Lucifer in his jealousy for God, where he’s so desperate for adoration he tries to trick us into worshiping and celebrating him, without us even knowing it. Trickery…and speaking of that word, trickery is also mentioned in this Holi festival, since it also celebrates the silliness and trickery of a prank of Krishna against Radha- by placing color on him.

If you look at photographs on the internet of the color runs and also photos of the Holi festival, it will be hard to tell the difference between the two events. People dressed in white, a rainbow of colors thrown into the air, running, playing… so on.

In Matthew 7:15 the lord warns us to watch out for false prophets in the coming age “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves…” And Jesus states in another part of the New Testament regarding Satan, “for he is a liar and the father of lies.” The bible also talks about idolatry and worshiping false gods.

Satan is the king of Diversion and makes the wrong things seem attractive, and he’s also the master of deception and lies.

The thing that can trap Christians into celebrating what seems to be a fun, innocent time of throwing colors into the air, is the fact you do not know you are deceived until you awake from your deception. Usually, a deceived person will not even check to see if they are deceived, they start accepting the deception.

Again, I will point out I don’t know the true intention and motivation behind the runs nationwide but I do know, this run celebrates many of the same themes as does the Hindu festival, it is right around the same exact time of year/season and uses a lot of the same colorful imagery.

I will leave it up to you and Jesus and your own discernment whether or not you want to participate in events such as this. I’d suggest studying the festival in India more and looking into who is hosting the color event you’re thinking about attending, what their religious affiliations are and what charities they’re involved in.

I’m doing my spiritual duty as a fellow brother-in-Christ to suggest that as a Christian you take this as a word of caution, pray and think about attending these events.

Personally, looking at pictures of both events, something is disturbing to my spirit, so for those of you who invited me to come walking/running with you this past month, don’t worry about inviting me in the future- I’ll pass on attending, and not just for the asthmatic reasons.

God Bless and let prayer and discernment guide your way.

~Rev. Dino

Are you in a battle that you seem to be losing? Or do you wonder whether that big dream of yours will ever come to fruition? I have good news for you: your life and destiny can be secured through prayers. This article explains why prayer is a vital tool in realizing your heart desires.

Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak – Matthew 26:40-41(NKJV)

For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries – 1 Corinthians 16:9 (NKJV)

God is ever bringing opportunities your way but the enemy will always oppose it. So your victory lies in your ability to overcome his oppositions. And prayer is a major tool to use in fighting the enemy. Remember you do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places – Ephesians 6:12. It is a spiritual battle and must be fought spiritually along side with your physical efforts.

The more prayerful you are, the more victorious you become and your life and destiny will be secured.

When you pray, you acknowledge your limitations as man and the un’limitedness of God Almighty. Also, you acknowledge how little your opposition is before God and how easy it is for God to clear the obstacles on your way.

In prayer, you lay down your abilities and engage God’s supreme abilities. When you pray, you surrender the challenges to God and take your rest. Jesus said in Matthew 11:28 (AMP) “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]

Whatever the issue maybe, whether spiritual, physical, emotional or otherwise, you will only overcome when you watch and pray. Prayer is not something you should do only when you have challenges but always. Paul said we should pray without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5:17. This is because when you do so, you will not only overcome oppositions that come your way but also prevent much opposition from coming your way.

Watching and praying enables you not to fall into temptations of life. No matter how determined you may be, when the enemy launches his attack you won’t be able to escape in your strength. You need divine help because it is not by might nor by power but by the Spirit of the Lord, Zechariah 4:6. On your own you can do nothing, John 15:5.

Praying is a personal responsibility. Nobody can prepare for you the way you will pray for yourself. Shy away from it and you’ll shy away from your victories. What you don’t pray for you will never realize. Your life and destiny depend on you going on your knees and praying.

Jesus came to earth as son of God but He very much knew that for Him to fulfill His destiny on earth, He must watch and pray. Many times He separated Himself to pray, sometimes He prayed all night, Luke 6:12. Though, He was very busy, He never allowed that to stop Him from praying. He understood that in the flesh, He was helpless without prayers. In fact, He started off His ministry fully with forty days of prayer and fasting.

Now, if Jesus needed to pray to fulfill His destiny on earth, we certainly need it more! Therefore gird up your loins and pray, and your life and destiny will be secured.

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The mango originated in Southeast Asia where it has been grown for over 4,000 years. Over the years mango groves have spread to many parts of the tropical and sub-tropical world, where the climate allows the mango to grow best. Mango trees are evergreens that will grow to 60 feet tall. The mango tree will fruit 4 to 6 years after planting. Mango trees require hot, dry periods to set and produce a good crop. Most of the mangos sold in the United States are imported from Mexico, Haiti, the Caribbean and South America. Today there are over 1,000 different varieties of mangos throughout the world.

Vitamin Content: Mango is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Vitamin C content is more in raw mango as compared to that in ripe mango. It also has traces of Vitamin E, Vitamin B and Vitamin K.

The dulcet, juicy insides of the mango pack a nutritional punch. Its characteristic orange color is a clue to its storehouse of beta carotene (Vitamin A). Ripe mangos hold the highest levels of beta carotene, while green mangos are higher in Vitamin C. These antioxidant carotenoids are known for their protective power against certain cancers. Mangos also supply ample potassium, making them ideal for hypertensive patients or anyone looking to replenish energy after physical activity.

Mangoes are high in antioxidants, low in carbohydrates (although they are about 15% sugar – but good sugar!) and like other yellow/orange fruit such as pumpkin and carrot, they are an excellent source of beta-carotene (Vitamin A). They also contain Vitamin E and selenium which help protect against heart disease and cancer. You can obtain 40% of your daily fibre intake from a mango.

We all know the importance of fiber in our diets. If you are eating your mango-a-day, irregularity is not a problem for you and so we’ll spare the gruesome details regarding constipation, piles and spastic colon. Research has shown that dietary fiber has a protective effect against degenerative diseases, especially with regards to the heart; may help prevent certain types of cancer, as well as lowering blood cholesterol levels.

The nutritional value of mango makes it good for weight gain, eye disorders, hair loss, heat stroke, prickly heat, diabetes, bacterial infections, sinusitis, piles, indigestion, constipation, morning sickness, diarrhea, dysentery, scurvy, spleen enlargement, liver disorders, menstrual disorders, leucorrhea, and vaginitis.

Mango, being high in calories and carbohydrates, is good for those who are trying to gain weight. The phenolic compound found in mangoes has been found to have powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties. Being high in iron, mango is said to be very good for pregnant women as well as for people suffering from anemia. Mango is believed to be effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin.

Mangoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals essential for the human body. It is an affordable and seasonal fruit. In India mangoes are grown widely in the southern belt. ‘Alphonso’ variety of mango which is exported world wide is cultivated in ‘Ratnagiri’ in the southern part of India. Mangoes can be eaten both raw and ripe. Raw mangoes have a sharp sour taste, while the ripe mangoes are juicy and sweet to eat. The fragrance of ripe mangoes tingles ones taste buds.

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In a busy and hectic world, people long for days of relaxation and the simple life. With work, kids, chores, never-ending errands, and more, it’s easy to get overstressed and exhausted. Stress levels are at an all-time high and because of that, health problems increase. Parents scurry from place to place to raise their all-star soccer and dance competing children and lie in bed at night thinking, “What am I doing? Will life ever settle down? I’m so exhausted!”

Don’t get me wrong. Productivity requires activity and some activity is certainly beneficial. After all, many things wouldn’t get done if everyone sat around doing nothing. It is learning the art of simplicity and balance that we find happiness and peace. Those that embark on a journey of letting go and simplifying tend to get much more than less stress; they tend to find a spiritual path that leads them to more authentic joy.

The Simple Life

The concept of living a simple life is not a new idea. It has actually been quite popular since the beginning of civilization. Early Christians advised followers to let go of what they didn’t need and live a simple life devoted to others. Buddhists encouraged followers to let go of desire and seek nothing more than necessary to live. Native Americans lived quite simple utilising natural resources as often as possible for sustenance and shelter.

Over time, though, the pursuit of material possessions and money has caused many people to drown out simplicity. Keeping up with the Joneses has become the norm and the pursuit of happiness through status and wealth has caused people to push against the tide so they can be better, have more, and strive to be the best. The problem is that it sucks so much energy from people in the process and leaves them tired, empty, and discontented.

What Does Simplicity Look Like?

What does it meant to be simplistic? Why do some people tend to have simpler lives than others? Oftentimes a person gets stretched to the max before his or her eyes are opened to the fact that her crazy busy lifestyle is not serving her. She’s seeking happiness and status via outside means while starving on the inside. Finally, she has an epiphany and realises she must simplify and begin a journey to find true peace and joy while doing so.

Simplicity may mean different things to different people, but it has common characteristics. It means to live day to day with only the things you need and be content with what you have. Here are few ways others have chosen to simplify and you can too:

• Get rid of things (clutter) you don’t need. Have a yard sale, donate the items, or give them the items friends and family members.
• Let go of negative emotions that are not serving you.
• Downsize. Get rid of expensive payments that weigh you down.
• Stop doing time consuming activities that you can live without.
• Commit to doing more things you love.
• Take up a hobby.
• Let go of a miserable relationship.
• Go on a spiritual retreat.

As you really take some time to gauge your life, you’ll most likely discover things that you can do to simplify. Make a list of possible things you can do and give it a try. Everyone has 24 hours in a day and so many people pack it so full of tasks that aren’t really helping them to grow in happiness or peace. It’s much like the hamster on the exercise wheel; running and spinning round but never getting anywhere. It’s time to get off the hamster wheel and carve out a life that is balanced and satisfying.

Do more things that you love and cut out things that are not serving you. Make a “Not to Do” list and eliminate things that you’re doing that are bogging you down. Read up on the stories of other people who have simplified and ways they have done so. Ask your friends to join you in the endeavour to simplify and distress your life. Join the simplicity movement so that you can relax and enjoy life to the fullest.

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There’s a well-known quote that goes “Our attitude toward life determines life’s attitude towards us.” Attitudes do make a difference. Salesmen using the ideal attitude beat their sales quotas; students using the proper attitudes make A’s. Suitable attitudes pave the way to a truly happy married life.

Correct attitudes make you powerful in coping with other people to ensure that it is possible to be effective as a leader. Among the very first qualities men and women notice when they meet you is what you attitude is towards whatever you’re responsible for. If your attitudes are negative, then you might want to undergo an “attitude tune-up”.

Fully grasp the importance of attitude.
Your attitude impacts every little thing you do, feel and say. If you wish to turn your attitude about and get into action towards your destiny, you might want to have the ability to resist negative or pessimistic thoughts that creep into your consciousness. surround your self with positive men and women, and maintain in mind your ultimate objective of achieving the, respect, good results and wealth which you deserve.

Opt to remain positive.
Power to choose is God given. You are going to encounter some hurdles and encounter some failures in life; but is really crucial that you simply manage how you respond to whatever takes place, and maintain your positive attitude , whilst working towards your objectives. The bible says “I have set before of you blessings and curses, life and death. So choose life” What will likely be your choice? Program” your attitude by training your self to remain upbeat. Identify negative attitudes that continually set you back.

Assess your present day attitude and identify aspects of which could be stopping you from becoming prosperous. What are the underlying causes of one’s negative attitudes? Remind your self that you simply are far better than you believe. Take a walk if you are frustrated. Just look at life as you walk until the disappointment is out of your system.

Determine to live your life with purpose and passion.
Reassess exactly where you wish your life to go and all which you would like to accomplish. Get a clear vision, to ensure that you’ve got some thing to reach for. When you have got your objectives firmly established, then you’ll be able to turn your new positive attitudes into action.

Create a method for sustaining the proper attitude. Prepare your self to deal with any difficult scenarios that may well threaten your attitudes and throw you off course. You ought to create some self-motivation tactics like affirmations, visualization, positive talk, enthusiasm and heightened expectations Read books and articles on these subjects and build understanding and abilities to boost your attitude.

Follow the five steps outlined above, and create attitudes which will transform your life and assure that you get the success you deserve

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In these hectic times, it’s hard to slow down when you are working a strict 9-5 schedule. It’s even harder when you are nurturing a family of, say, two children and you barely have time to see them during a weekday. You might even think that the kids would rather enjoy spending time with their friends more than with the family, and while this might be true for the pubescent 13-year-old, you can’t let your children forget the values of family time.

The family is an important part of your life, and it will define you for the rest of your life. Your relationships with the other members of your family will shape who you are and how you fit in with the rest of the family dynamic. There is no denying that the bonds you form with your family cannot be matched in any way with other bonds you may form, even with a loved one. The family unit gives you strength, character, and guidance to help direct your life – you’ve heard many kids say they want to do what their parents do when they grow up. This is why it is important to emphasize these details to the rebellious teen who may believe otherwise – it is important to set some groundwork to allow children to work with from a young age.

You cannot underestimate the impact of having family dinner every night. Numerous studies have demonstrated that children who did not regularly have dinner with their parents had a stronger tendency to abuse drugs like alcohol and marijuana, and simply did not develop nearly as strong a relationship with their family as children whose families made an effort to have a sit-down dinner every night.

Simple family activities like game night or road trips undoubtedly build healthier relationships among family members as well. You might see commercials that showcase a board game like Monopoly or Clue, and you see everyone is having fun in a silly kind of way. Admittedly, it is a commercial but it is reminding viewers that in this world of divorces and child custody battles, you cannot let the idea of family interaction and values escape your sight. A simple night of games with family ensures that even if you can’t be as happy as that family on the screen, you can develop stronger ties with your family. A road trip is even better – spending a couple of days on the road takes out the ever-familiar home environment and really allows the family to grow with each other in a different setting.

Without your family, you lose a sense of identity. Setting apart quality time with your family maintains healthy relationships with family members and establishes a strong, functional family unit.

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The name of Jesus is so powerful that ignorance of it is rubbing many of God’s blessings and fulfilment in life. The enemy will do anything to keep man in the dark so that he can continue to oppress him. The truth is that the power in the name of Jesus brings deliverance from all oppressions of the devil and delivers dominion to mankind.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved – Acts 4:12 (KJV)

And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. Acts 3:16 (KJV)

God understanding the power of names carefully chose the name of Jesus to reflect His purpose while on earth and after resurrection. The name of means saviour

Salvation means

1. Deliverance from sin and its consequences.
2. Preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss.

Therefore, there is no deliverance from sin and its consequences nor preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss except through the name of Jesus.

For you to enjoy the benefits, including healing in the name of Jesus you need to understand the power in the name.

Therefore what to know about the name Jesus:

1. His name gives us our identity

“… And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Acts 11:26

As a Christian, you are identified with God because you believe in the name of Jesus and are expected to live like Him

2. Jesus’ name is above every other name.

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philip 2:9-11 (KJV)

The name of Jesus is above the name of any sickness or disease or situation. Whatever has a name is below the name of Jesus and must give way to it, no matter where it may come from: heaven, earth or hell.

3. Only through His name can you get anything from God

And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full – John 16:23-24 (KJV)

God has designed it that after the death and resurrection of Jesus, no man can relate with Him for any reason whatsoever except through Jesus. He is now the gateway to God and His blessings: you can only go in and get your blessings, including healing through Him.

4. Everything Jesus is and carries is in His name

And these signs shall follow them that believe; in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover – Mark 16:17-18 (KJV)

Whatever Jesus can do, the power in the name will do it when you use it. Whatever God can do you can do in the name of Jesus. We exercise our God-given authority only in the name of Jesus.

5. His name is at work 24/7

I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death – Revelations 1:18 (KJV)

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen – Matthew 28:20 (KJV)

Because Jesus lives forever and He is with us always, His name is never on break. Call Him anytime, anywhere the power in the name will work.

6. The enemy knows and understands the power of names, most especially the name Jesus.

And behold, they shrieked and screamed, What have You to do with us, Jesus, Son of God? Have You come to torment us before the appointed time? Matthew 8:29 (AMP)

The devils trembled at the presence of Jesus. They still tremble at the name of Jesus

And she did this for many days. Then Paul, being sorely annoyed and worn out, turned and said to the spirit within her, I charge you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her! And it came out that very moment – Acts 16:18 (AMP)

Command healing or deliverance over your life or loved one in the name of Jesus and the spirit of infirmity will leave immediately.

7. The name of Jesus is a strong refuge.

The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe – Proverbs 18:10 (KJV)

The power in the name provides protection, covering for them that believe in it. When you call His name in time of danger, Jesus quickly shields you from any imminent evil.

8. His name commands instant delivery.

And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately- Acts 9:34 (KJV)

When you call His name for help, the answer is dispatched immediately. Most of the time you see instant manifestation but some other times you see the result after a while as you walk in obedience to God’s word.

9. The power in the name of Jesus is invoked through faith

And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. Acts 3:16 (KJV)

If you call Jesus’ name in unbelief or carelessly, it will not work. Therefore, anytime you are mentioning Jesus’ name do it in faith and with the understanding of the power that lies in His name.

10. You are qualified to use His name only if you are born again

Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified Acts 19:13-17 (KJV)

It is very dangerous to use the name of Jesus if you have not identified with Him. You have to give your life to Jesus first before you can exercise the power in the name.

In conclusion, there is healing, deliverance amongst other things in the name of Jesus. With all you have read above, you are now in a better position to exercise authority over that illness or situation in Jesus name.

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Celery is a plant that grows in the form of ribs. Most ribs of celery are light green in color but those that are grown in the shade will be white in color. Celery has a salty, sometimes tangy taste which makes it very popular as an additive to juices and soups. Celery is also often consumed whole. Drinking celery juice and blood pressure are related factors. Celery juice is reputed to help with high blood pressure and is known to have a calming effect on the body.

The benefits of celery are associated with its varied nutritional content. Celery contains Vitamins B2, B6, C and K among others. There are also many other nutrients apart from vitamins. Iron, folic acid, potassium and calcium are found in celery. Celery juice has been used as a natural remedy for many years. Because it is a natural product, an individual can consume it without having any adverse health reactions.

The calming effect of celery has been linked to the fact that it helps to reduce stress hormones which are responsible for causing stress. The nervous system is said to be benefited by consuming celery. A juice fast with Celery juice is known to help with cleaning the body of toxins.

Toxins often accumulate in the gall bladder and the kidneys causing stones to develop in these areas. The presence of these toxins may also harm the liver which is a vital organ of the body. Celery juicing benefits the body reduce its toxin level and is thus responsible for reducing the occurrence of kidney stones and gallbladder stones. These stones inhibit the functioning of the organ and may cause infections or diseases to develop within these organs.

Celery juice is also known to reduce the rate of tumor development. Celery is therefore regarded as an inhibitor of cancer although it cannot cure cancer once it has developed. The benefits of celery juice are best experienced when an individual consumes the juice mixed in with other juices.

One could therefore use any of the celery juice recipes and consume it for an added health benefit. On its own, the taste may be too strong for an individual to handle. Celery juice is therefore mixed in with other natural juices to produce a juice that is extremely healthy and beneficial to the individual’s system.

One can consume this type of juice twice or thrice a week and experience the benefits of celery that it brings to the body. The ability of celery to relax the body also helps other body functions take place more efficiently and without so much stress.

Traditionally, celery juice is recommended for menstrual problems in women, asthma sufferers, those who have constipation problems, for mild fever, in order to retain fluid in the body, for gout attacks, to relieve headache, treat inflammation, insomnia, kidney, liver, lung disorders, nervous problems and for weight reduction.

Further, celery juice is recommended for people with high acidity due to calcification and degenerative bones and joints. Regular intake of celery juice can help eliminate calcium deposits even before accumulation in the body.

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      When you stand by a tree, do you think that the tree is beautiful in its color, design and artistry? If you can see the beauty of this tree, then why would you ever think you are not 100 times more beautiful in the eyes of your Creator? This tree cannot lavish God with love from its free will, since it has no free will. It is true that the tree gives glory to God by existing and being beautiful in the eyes of God, but it cannot honor its Creator with words of love and affection. 

     The tree is animate in life and inanimate in will, much like the sun, moon and the stars. God loves His creation, but His greatest creation is you! So, why don’t you show your good Creator that you are His greatest creation by acting like He wants you to? You see, God gave you and me free will for a purpose and that purpose is to be able to reach out and love He that created you. The tree cannot do that. It can only reflect the glory of God, not glorify God through free will and true love.

     Be what God has created you to be. Be His greatest creation and continuously love Him by expressing your free will to love Him, regardless of what sin you have committed. God loves you so much more than the tree, sun, moon and stars that it is mind boggling how such a powerful Being could love such a child like yourself. But you are His beautiful child and He adores you! Never stop trying to love your Father. Your weaknesses are given to you for a purpose and that is to make you realize that you must humble yourself before your Creator, so that He can reside with you, a humble heart.

     Those that are lost are those that never try to love their God. They spend their days loving themselves and never realize the purpose of their existence. Be wise, be prudent and practice loving He that created you.

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Mark Sanford is a retired communications specialist living in Austin, Tx. He and his wife both believe in the benefits of good mind and body through spiritual and physical exercise. Mark writes for AlphaLane.com.

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Bananas are some of the most widely eaten fruits in the world, as well as some of the most readily recognized due to their distinctive shape and bright colors which, added to the health benefits of bananas, makes them a household stable. They are nutritious and readily eaten raw, and are mostly composed of sugars, such as sucrose, fructose, and glucose, in addition to fiber. As a result, they are among the best choices for a source of energy that gives both immediate boost and more prolonged boosts. There are a number of additional benefits to bananas that have been discovered in recent years that may result in a higher quality of life for people of all ages and backgrounds. The mindful consumption of bananas help people live healthier and more active lives through taking advantage of the energy and health benefits bananas can provide.

Health Benefits of Bananas

Eating bananas is a great way to promote healthy bones in both children and adults. There are many reports of the dangers of osteoporosis in older adults, particularly women who are past menopause, and there are a variety of prescription medications marketed to such people, but they are not effective in all cases. Similarly, for those in their formative years, there are numerous reports every year detailing the importance of building strong bones in children, whose skeletons are still in the developmental stage.

Bananas are among the rare fruits that can lead to increased bone strength in people both young and old. This is because they contain fructo oligo saccharide, which is a compound that feeds certain bacteria in the colon known as probiotics, or bacteria that contribute to our health. These healthy bacteria live in the gut and make enzymes that help us to digest food more rapidly and efficiently.

Probiotic bacteria are good because they also help to crowd out bacteria that are pathogenic, or damaging to human help. Because of the high amounts of fructo oligo saccharides found in bananas, probiotic bacteria in the body can increase in their functionality as well as in their number, which leads to an increase in the ability of the body to take in calcium.

Similarly, bananas that are green also contain short chain fatty acids, which are not digestible in the body. These short chain fatty acids, however, are helpful in that they are taken up by the cells that make up the stomach lining, which is called the mucosa. When these cells are healthy, they are then able to do a much better job of absorbing calcium into the body. Calcium, of course, is one of the building blocks of bones in both the young and the old, and a body rich in calcium will be a body with stronger bones that are less prone to fractures or decay.

Healthy Kidneys

Strong bones is an essential part of a healthy life, but these are not the only advantages that bananas confer to people who eat them regularly. The kidneys are another important part of the body that are positively impacted by regular banana consumption. Although people have two kidneys, the truth is that whenever one becomes damaged due to injury or unhealthy lifestyle habits such as excessive drinking, smoking, or weight gain, the other kidney will be affected too since they are part of the same blood supply and body.

This is illustrated by the fact that more than 190,000 cases of cancer in the kidneys are diagnosed every single year. The International Journal of Cancer has published numerous examples of research that indicate that consuming whole fruits and vegetables every day, such as bananas, is a good way to protect the health of your kidneys for the duration of a person’s life.

The studies indicate that women who ate at least 2 and a half servings of vegetables and fruits every day over the course of at least 13 years were likely to reduce their chances of contracting kidney cancer by more than 40 percent compared to women who did not eat as many servings of fruits or vegetables or who did not sustain such eating habits for the duration mentioned.

A range of fruits were shown to have positive effects on the kidneys, but perhaps the most protective fruit was the banana. The benefits continued to increase when women primarily ate bananas in comparison to other fruits. In fact, women who ate four to six bananas per week had half of the risk of developing kidney cancer compared to women who did not eat bananas.

As a result, frequently consuming bananas may be good for your kidneys. This is because there are high levels of antioxidant phenolic compounds in bananas, which help the kidneys detoxify potential cancer causing agents, or carcinogens, more effectively.

Blood Pressure

Beyond building strong bones and healthy kidneys, bananas also have positive effects on blood pressure. Blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors and indicators for heart disease today, and heart diseases is the single greatest killer of adults throughout the country today in the United States and throughout many other Western societies. Therefore, any measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of heart disease are worth looking into, and one of the most effective ways to lower a person’s risk of heart disease is to lower his or her blood pressure. This is where the health benefits of bananas come in.

As fruits that are very rich in potassium yet almost completely devoid of sodium, they are very well suited to preventing high levels of blood pressure from overcoming the body. The average banana will contain up to 500 milligrams of potassium yet only around 1 milligram of sodium. Since potassium has a lowering effect on blood pressure while sodium has a strengthening effect, this is a wonderful ratio to consume on a daily basis.

In fact, bananas have been proven to be so effective in reducing high levels of blood pressure that the Food and Drug Administration in the United States recently indicated that the banana industry could legally post official claims that the banana was capable of reducing the risks of stroke and blood pressure in adults. This is high praise, and consuming a banana a day is far cheaper than consuming expensive heart medication down the line. It is evident that this cheap fruit could improve many aspects of life and the health benefits of bananas can and should be enjoyed regularly.

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Jeff Andrews writes about the many common foods that are beneficial to your health. For more on the health benefits of apples or how coffee benefits your diet visit thehealthbenefitsof.com.