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Most of you eat it & it’s making you dumb


If you follow my blog you would already know that I am highly against High Fructose Corn Syrup {HFCS}. Here are some links to my older blogs about HFCS:

http://mzchelleycredible.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/lets-talk-about-high-fructose/

http://mzchelleycredible.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/what-makes-fructose-fattening/

http://mzchelleycredible.wordpress.com/2011/01/19/4-reasons-to-avoid-high-fructose-corn-syrup-hfcs/

The majority of you eat HFCS. Look at the ingredients of your food. There have been studies, mentioned in my previous blogs. Another UCLA study is the 1st to show how a diet heavy in hfcs slows the brain and ruins memory and learning. What you eat affects how you think. Eating hfcs over a long term alters your brains ability to learn and remember info. Omega-3s added to your meals can help minimize the damage plus its just good to include omegas into your daily meals. The average American consumes 47 lbs of cane sugar and 35 lbs of hfcs per yr according to the US dept. of agriculture.

The concern isn’t about the fructose that naturally occurs in fruits which also contain important antioxidants. The concern is the fructose in hfcs which is added to food as a sweetener and preservative.

Be sure to read my blogs above to gather more info on the effects of hfcs.

-Chelley-

 

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Marriage has been already ruined…


Marriage has already been ruined even before gays wanted their rights to marry. When will people realize this?

Sure, marrying is a great big vow by 2 people who love each other unconditionally and there is a lot more security. There is security knowing that your partner made a promise to stick with you no matter what. That part of marriage is amazing and should never be lost. Most marriages lack this actual commitment. Gay people haven’t ruined marriage at all, the government did a great job of doing that already. If you heard of North Carolina passing the amendment one, it’s not surprising either.  It bans same sex marriage and civil unions. It was said, “The whole point is simply that you don’t rewrite the nature of God’s design based on the demands of a group of adults.”  Gods design? Yes because everyone has the same beliefs? What about people who are jewish, atheist, agnostic, etc who do not share the traditional religion as everyone else? How come they are allowed to marry? Think about it. And where is this design blueprint? I enjoy when people play god. {sarcasm} What possible consequence could gays getting married have on the already decaying state of marriage in America? The divorce rate of straight couples was almost 49 % at one point. The US is in the top 5 countries with the most divorces. This sacred bond people have when they get married isn’t there. People are marrying just to have the title. Once they get it, they stop putting effort in. That’s not how it works!

The religious love to claim “marriage” as their own domain and not any business of the state. If that’s true, why does the state regulate it?
Obama made it known that he supports gay marriage. Not sure if I believe him since his term is almost up and it can be some sort of voting tool.  I am cautious. President Obama is quoted as saying, “the word marriage evokes very powerful traditions, religious beliefs, and so forth”.  This is the argument used all too often to sway the public toward a discriminatory vote. Why not put forward a compromise to test the resolve of the religious legislators who want so desperately to define the word “marriage”?
-Chelley-
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Got my cards read 05.11.12


I got my cards read on 05.10.12

Here are some things that came up in my reading and my thoughts about it. Not everything applies currently but can apply in 3-6 months. Also, anything mentioned is not set in stone. As everything that happens in life does change pertaining to your actions. I want to blog about this to keep track of everything said. I also have a voice recording that’s a half hour long of our session. Keep in mind I never ever met this woman before. Within 10 mins of the reading I started crying. =/

-First thing that came up was legal issues with money. Mentioned twice. Or a Libra. I can’t think of anything currently involving that. I just hope there is no legal issues down the road. I’m not too worried about it though. Not sure if there is someone in my life that is a Libra.

-Asked if I was moody. I was anxious and nervous of all the possibilities of things she could throw out there. Being my first time I did not know what to expect. She could tell I was closed off even though I tried to look comfortable. She knew that moods were unbalanced and up and down. I was excited yet petrified.

-Then she mentioned that I have unrealistic tendencies and that I am unsure about things too. Then questioned if I was unsure about my sexuality. I’m not unsure. I was unsure when I first figured out I could be bi. I might have some unrealistic tendencies. I think a lot of people sometimes experience that too.

-She asked if anyone around me suffers from bipolar twice. I cant think of anyone who does in my family. I don’t even have bipolar. But someone else comes to mind about being bipolar. Someone who has been trying to be under my skin almost everyday. She mentioned problems with people in the past that cause trouble. Asked if I had any restraining orders on someone & that i’m dealing with a lot of bs. I do have people in my past who do bother me and this bipolar person (not mentioning names) is another one I deal with. But then again, I deal with so many people its hard to tell. I have no restraining orders on anyone. I hope I don’t have to reach that point with anyone. I do tend to deal with a lot of crap in general.

-She mentioned cops & criminal involvement twice. She said it could or could not apply to me. I could be outside and the cops are there for someone else. It was a little vague. Now I am going to be paranoid of the bacon patrol.

-She asked about my dreams. Asked if they were vivid. I don’t dream often and when I do they are mostly nightmares. And if I do have nightmares they are usually vivid enough to when I wake up I think they are real. Not sure why she asked.

-She told me to trust my intuition. Which I should probably do anyways. Trust my instincts because I will be right in the end.

-I will be on a new learning curve. I feel like I am because of this card reading and also with the way I plan on doing my classes next semester. I have been thinking about how I am going to be more effective. Since I had ADD that I am trying to get rid of.

-Too over generous. Give too much of my time and energy and its not reciprocated. That is very true. But I also don’t waste too much of my time when its not reciprocated. Can’t help being over generous. It’s who I am.

-Ive had obstacles and now victory is to follow. This came up twice in the reading. That world is going to be sitting in the palm of my hand. Success, completion, happiness. To embrace it. She felt that I have been thru a lot of things. Don’t jump in with both feet, be cautious. New beginnings. Positive things coming. I am very excited about this news. I believe I have been doing good and now hearing about victory that I have been working for is coming. I am enthralled. I am ready but of course I am going to be cautious of what comes my way.

-Someone around me will get a Virus or cold. I don’t usually ever get any of those so it might not be me. I think my mom or my friends may though. Not surprising. My mom tends to get sick a lot. Ive never had a cold or virus in my life…from what I know.

-That I have a lack of faith. I tend to say, Why me?  Not very hopeful about certain things. That is true in certain situations. She said I should have more faith and that I am spiritually protected. Guided from above. Guardian angels like my father. This is when I started crying. She said there were no grudges held in spirit. That really hit me hard. I guess I wasn’t expecting that. It really gave me some closure.

- She mentioned that I hold a lot in and I carry too much around with me. Its too much of a burden. That i’m not fully enjoying life. I need to release and surrender. I really do hold on. I have let things go but not everything. I need to dump the junk and get on with my life to enjoy it to the fullest. She feels like i’ve been hurt a lot, which I have. More than people assume.

-I got the best relationship card from the deck. Means soul mates or great relationships now or soon to come.That’s always nice to hear. I think it applies to me currently actually :)

-Asked if I’ve been cheated on a lot. I have been cheated on, but I don’t think it was a lot. Well, from what I know of?

-I worry a lot about money & separation mentioned twice and to stop worrying about it. Money will come in. Well, money is coming in decently currently. Financial changes for the better. Which is always great to hear. :)   Asked if i’m owed money. I don’t believe I am?

-Someones concealing a secret and things are not open and obvious. Oh this isn’t news to me. Theres always someone covering their ass in my life.

-I like to work work work and please people around me. Thats apart of my motivation and generosity.

- Asked if I was at a dead end job. Which didn’t make sense to me because i’m not. But maybe she see’s that because of what she mentions below about my career paths.

-Arguments and fights within a relationship…which I am dreading. I know I have none of that going on now but of course it is possible.

- Gynecologist came up. How random? Asked when the last time I went was. And its funny…I have an appointment next week and it’s been a while actually. How does someone who doesn’t know me, randomly spew these things out? haha

-Pills, pills, pills…which could be related to my mom because she has so many she has to take. I know I am trying to get on adderall for my ADD and have been thinking abut it a lot. Not sure if thats what she was picking up.

-Knew my dad passed quickly and he didn’t have much suffering. He was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer and died within that week. So, yes it was very fast.

-She then randomly asked if I had a heat sensation or a change of air or goosebumps. I had slight heat flash then followed by goosebumps prior to her asking. Lets keep in mind I had a long sleeved sweatshirt on. She cant tell. She goes on to say my Dad is standing on the side of me. I froze, I couldn’t even think or speak. She says that spirits tend to come in on the dominant hand and thats where I felt the most sensation.

-Asked if I had siblings. I don’t. Asked if I looked like my mom or if she was small. I don’t look like my mom but she is small.

-Asked if I draw & that I should. I used to draw but it wasn’t anything serious and I know I am not that fantastic at it…

-Explore different options/avenues in my career. To check out whats available to me. She couldn’t pull that I was in medical. She sensed that I belong in something more artsy. Good with hands, attention to detail, design, writing, etc. That I should be in that avenue. I am not sure if I could see myself doing that as a career though. I do, do all of those things on the side for a hobby/fun/interest.

-Last minute traveling…not sure where or why. I hope its a good trip!

-Up and down moods of people around me. This isn’t new. People always seem to have mixed emotions around me. Maybe because 2 faced people are attracted to me or bipolar people? haha. Just saying.

-Write a letter, get it all out…I plan to in my next blog when I get a chance. I need to let go.

-If I ever left someone for someone else, pushed into arms of someone else. It has happened.

-Asked if I write, & this is where I belong. I do find that writing tends to flow freely from me. I am able to express myself so much more than when I speak it.

-Asked if I had visions too. That I have the ability to do so but I am so closed off. I don’t know if that is true or not. I’ve had visions but of nothing like she apparently has.

-Randomly asked if my mom has digestion issues…which she does.

I know everything here is random. It might not make full sense to me right now. I’d say she was 85-90% accurate. I believe this all has a deeper meaning. Doesn’t mean I need to understand now. But  I have learned that I need to take much more caution of the people around me. I need to dump the rest of this weight I hold onto. That I have great success coming to me and money. I mean, i’m accomplished but there is more? :O Victory, success, completion? Makes me beyond thrilled. But, I need to be cautious of the cops and bipolar people which makes me a tad bit uneasy of what could happen. But the thing I am the most proudest of is that my father being my guardian angel and he is always by my side. I love you <3 GJ

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HIV prevention with Truvada


A pill that have been used to treat HIV for a long time is becoming closer to becoming the 1st drug approved to prevent healthy people from becoming infected with the virus that causes aids. The FDA said that Truvada appears to be effective & safe for the prevention of HIV. This pill can spare people from infections and life threatening illnesses that could require a lifelong treatment.

About 1.2 million Americans have HIV. HIV attacks the immune system unless it is treated with antiviral drugs. It then develops into aids. Aids is a fatal condition that causes the body to not be able to fight off infections. If the Truvada is approved it would be a breakthrough in the 30yr campaign against aids. There are no other drugs that are proven to prevent HIV and a vaccine is yet to come in decades.

Truvada has been marketed since 2004. The medication is a combo of 2 older HIV drugs, Emtriva and Viread. In 2010 it was 1st reported that Truvada could prevent people from contracting HIV. A study went on for 3 yrs finding that daily doses cuts the risk of infection in healthy gay/bi men by 44%. In other studies it has been found that infections can be reduced by 75% in hetero couples in which 1 partner was infected. This pill isn’t to be used as a equivalent to a condom. You should still use protection.

The pill must be taken everyday if its to be used as a preventative measure. Sadly this drugs price tag per month is about $900 or under $11,000 a yr.Quite a hefty price tag. The question is…will people and insurance companies cover/pay for this?

-Chelley-

 

 

 

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Psychopath Brain Structure


Scientists who have scanned the brains of people convicted of murder, rape, and violent assaults have found the strongest evidence that psychopaths have structural abnormalities in their brains. Researchers said the differences in psychopaths brains mark them out even from other violent criminals with antisocial personality disorders. The study also showed that psychopaths, who are characterized by lack of empathy, had less grey matter in the areas of the brain important for understanding other peoples emotions. Cognitive/behavioral treatments may benefit people with antisocial personality disorders the same approach may not work for psychopaths with brain damage.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been used to scan the brains of 44 violent adult offenders in Britain who had been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorders. The crimes they had committed included rape, murder, attempted murder, assault. Out of the 44 there were 17 that met the diagnosis for ASPD and psychopathy. The 27 did not. The psychopaths brains had significantly less grey matter in the anterior rostral prefrontal cortex and temporal piles than the brains of the non-psychopathic offenders and non-offenders. These areas of the brain are important for understanding other peoples emotions/intentions.

A major study was when 23,000 prisoners were studied from 62 countries in 2002 and found that 47% had ASPD. Those without psychopathy are considered as hot headed and those with are labeled as cold hearted. Thats the difference.

-Chelley-

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Let there be puppies! {Pics}


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Zimmerman is now POOF!


Am I the only one…saying, ABOUT DAMN TIME?!…Doubt it!

Zimmerman who is guilty for shooting an unarmed 17 yr old boy is now charged with 2nd degree murder. The neighborhood volunteer profiled the victim and disregarded the police dispatchers request to wait for police to arrive. He took on an authority role that he was not qualified for and had poor judgement. Of course Zimmermans relatives argue that he did not profile Martin and that Trayvon was shot in self defense. Sometimes people are not what you think they are. Have you thought about that? I don’t understand how a child walking down the street is a crime. Maybe it’s not typical to see an African American in that gated community, but this is a free world and people are allowed to walk where they please. Then again, I question how free we really are. Of course, as long as its not a restricted area in general it shouldn’t be an issue. It annoys me in general that the people that are racist don’t admit it. They put the blame on anything else accept what it really is. As you can see the outrage this story received, people are not okay with racism anymore. But also, the same people that are not okay with racism don’t teach and educate their loved ones about how profiling, judging, and having hate for others is not okay. There is a difference between being out raged and doing something for this to not happen again. You can be mad at how this was unfair, sure. But if you don’t  also take the extra step and teach kids in school, friends, and your own children…then history just repeats itself. Please also don’t say you are Trayvon Martin, because you are not. You didn’t live what he lived thru nor know what it is like. You are yourself. Pretending to be someone else is also not going to fix anything. Change has to come with action!

More details on this crime can be found easily by googling it. I just summarized. After the shooting the Sanford police questioned Zimmerman and released him without charges. The police claimed to let him go because Zimmerman said it was self defense so the police had no grounds to arrest. It took 47 days for him to be put in jail. His 2nd degree charge carries a max sentence of life in prison.

Some random videos related to these 2 people:

-Chelley-