During my last few years of study at the university, I discovered that I could not digest any food or drink water. That unhealthy condition started with my strong belief of tainted food I had eaten. Whenever I was taking some food, afterwards I felt an unbearable pain in my stomach and gradually vomited any food.
Different medical treatments that I've taken, including hospitalization, were far from real help, and they did not bring me any relief. As my condition worsened I became interested in various methods of complementary medicine and alternative therapies to improve my physical health.
Despite my diet, physical and mental Yoga exercises, meditation, and other alternative methods, I continued suffering.
Once when I had taken a treatment in one of the sanatoriums, I met an experienced doctor. That doctor lovingly convinced me that though he could not help me, but with faith in God, everything was possible.
As I was far from any religious background, it was not easy for me to seek and find a strong faith in the healing power of God. As I had no other choice though, I believed what the doctor said to me with all my heart.
I started searching within my heart the faith in the Supreme Power which was called God. I tried to explore the way to hear the Word of Truth, and to get my own Bible.
When I graduated from the university and obtained the Bible (with great difficulties at that time), I was so absorbed in the truthful messages described in the Bible that my faith in God's power began to grow. And I felt immediate improvement in my health. Though I believed in the power of God, it was a blind faith - without understanding. I felt strongly that healing was on the way.
But my hidden fears of breaking some material laws (Ex. - eating "non-fresh" food, or to catch a virus or cold) still had their own place in my mind. Whenever I ate something, which I felt was not absolutely perfect, I suffered.
Although my faith in divine power strengthened and helped me overcome many difficult situations in my life, my physical health still suffered tremendously from my fear.
Even though I kept to a strict diet, did physical and mental yoga exercises, meditation, and applied alternative therapies to improve my general health, I was under constant fear. I truly believed that if I trespassed material laws, my stomach would suffer or I would catch flu or some other sickness.
Divine Healing - Divine Mind
A fervent search for true spiritual food and healing brought me to the teaching of the Science of Mind, based on the Bible's inspired eternal truths and practical healing principles (or spiritual ideas) which are explained in the healing book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures written by Mary Baker Eddy.
Through the inspired truths of the Science of Mind-healing and my deep study of the Bible, I started realizing that in a harmonious universe - which is governed by God or divine Principle - there is no place for the existence of any moral or physical law which could give reality to disharmony or disease.
In proportion to my growing spiritual understanding of the truth that "the power of Christian Science and divine Love is omnipotent" and that "it is indeed adequate to unclasp the hold and to destroy disease, sin, and death", my physical health improved.
Gradually I started realizing that divine Mind emanates and expresses only harmony and health if we allow His pure and high ideas to be present in our consciousness.
No disharmony or disease could be expressed through me as my mind expresses only good thoughts that come from the one divine Mind.
During my studying of the Science of divine healing I have found that to have a permanent healing I needed not only to have a steadfast faith in God but also to understand Him.
My digestive problems instantly disappeared when I replaced my incorrect beliefs about food with an understanding that my being is the reflection of that divine healing Mind, which cannot suffer.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
THE CELEBRITIES WHO GET IVENTED
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) strikes anyone - young and old, the rich or poor, the famous and unknowns. The nameless victims who get infected go unnoticed, but celebrities who do, always get the world's attention. This is a list of the top 10 celebrities who are known to have or to have had the virus known as HIV, including those who have died (whether from AIDS or another cause).
1) Rock Hudson - Iconic Hollywood leading man, the first major American celebrity whose AIDS diagnosis was made public. Unquestionably, he was one of the most popular and well-known movie stars of his time. The public got a double shock when it was revealed he had AIDS and was gay. In 1985, Hudson died at the age of 59.
2)Freddie Mercury - Queen's lead singer noted for his vocal abilities and his charisma. His death led to The Mercury Phoenix Trust anti-AIDS charity and the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness. Died in 1991 at the age of 45 and was inducted into Rock and Roll's Hall of Fame in 2001.
3)Liberace - Flamboyant Las Vegas singer and piano player known for candelabras, lavish costumes, exotic cars and kitchy homes. In the '70s and 80s, Liberace was a major box office attraction in Las Vegas. In 1987, he died due to complications from AIDS.
4)Arthur Ashe - one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Was the first African-American to win a Grand Slam and he went on to collect three. Ashe transcended tennis to become a social activist who led public protests against apartheid in South Africa; became infected with HIV via transfusion during heart surgery. This Tennis Hall of Famer died in 1993 at the age of 49.
5) Isaac Asimov - famous science fiction writer and biochemist. Two of his works were turned into highly successful films - I, Robot and Bicentennial Man. Asimov, who was also popular for his science books, became infected by transfused blood during heart surgery.
6) Earvin "Magic" Johnson - One of the greatest NBA players of all time, Johnson is widely considered as the best point guard ever to play the game. Since publicly announcing he had been infected with the virus HIV, Johnson continues to be an advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention and safe sex.
7)Greg Louganis - Olympic gold medalist in diving. Was the most outstanding amateur athlete in 1984 and went on to win back-to-back Olympic golds in both the 3m and 10m diving events. Following the announcement of his HIV status in 1995, Louganis was dropped by majority of his corporate sponsors. Since retiring from diving, Louganis has ventured into acting mostly in off-Broadway plays.
8)Tommy Morrison - world champion boxer better known for his role as Tommy Gunn in Rocky V. In 1996 it was revealed he was HIV-positive which automatically retired him from boxing as a competitor. Currently, he is pursuing a career in Mixed Martial Arts and is trying to mount a comeback in boxing.
9)Ryan White - expelled from high school because of his infection which he got from contaminated blood during treatment. White, who was a hemophiliac, became a poster child for HIV/AIDS at a time when the public knew very little about the disease. White made many celebrity friends including Michael Jackson whose song "Gone Too Soon" was a tribute to the teenage AIDS victim. White died in 1990 at a young age of 18.
10) Esteban De Jesus - a world lightweight champion boxer from Puerto Rico. Famous for his trilogy with Roberto Duran, "Vita" had a life full of controversy, problems and scandals. Sentenced to life in jail for murder, he became a preacher and started to turn his life around. De Jesus acquired HIV and succumbed to full-blown AIDS in 1989.
1) Rock Hudson - Iconic Hollywood leading man, the first major American celebrity whose AIDS diagnosis was made public. Unquestionably, he was one of the most popular and well-known movie stars of his time. The public got a double shock when it was revealed he had AIDS and was gay. In 1985, Hudson died at the age of 59.
2)Freddie Mercury - Queen's lead singer noted for his vocal abilities and his charisma. His death led to The Mercury Phoenix Trust anti-AIDS charity and the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness. Died in 1991 at the age of 45 and was inducted into Rock and Roll's Hall of Fame in 2001.
3)Liberace - Flamboyant Las Vegas singer and piano player known for candelabras, lavish costumes, exotic cars and kitchy homes. In the '70s and 80s, Liberace was a major box office attraction in Las Vegas. In 1987, he died due to complications from AIDS.
4)Arthur Ashe - one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Was the first African-American to win a Grand Slam and he went on to collect three. Ashe transcended tennis to become a social activist who led public protests against apartheid in South Africa; became infected with HIV via transfusion during heart surgery. This Tennis Hall of Famer died in 1993 at the age of 49.
5) Isaac Asimov - famous science fiction writer and biochemist. Two of his works were turned into highly successful films - I, Robot and Bicentennial Man. Asimov, who was also popular for his science books, became infected by transfused blood during heart surgery.
6) Earvin "Magic" Johnson - One of the greatest NBA players of all time, Johnson is widely considered as the best point guard ever to play the game. Since publicly announcing he had been infected with the virus HIV, Johnson continues to be an advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention and safe sex.
7)Greg Louganis - Olympic gold medalist in diving. Was the most outstanding amateur athlete in 1984 and went on to win back-to-back Olympic golds in both the 3m and 10m diving events. Following the announcement of his HIV status in 1995, Louganis was dropped by majority of his corporate sponsors. Since retiring from diving, Louganis has ventured into acting mostly in off-Broadway plays.
8)Tommy Morrison - world champion boxer better known for his role as Tommy Gunn in Rocky V. In 1996 it was revealed he was HIV-positive which automatically retired him from boxing as a competitor. Currently, he is pursuing a career in Mixed Martial Arts and is trying to mount a comeback in boxing.
9)Ryan White - expelled from high school because of his infection which he got from contaminated blood during treatment. White, who was a hemophiliac, became a poster child for HIV/AIDS at a time when the public knew very little about the disease. White made many celebrity friends including Michael Jackson whose song "Gone Too Soon" was a tribute to the teenage AIDS victim. White died in 1990 at a young age of 18.
10) Esteban De Jesus - a world lightweight champion boxer from Puerto Rico. Famous for his trilogy with Roberto Duran, "Vita" had a life full of controversy, problems and scandals. Sentenced to life in jail for murder, he became a preacher and started to turn his life around. De Jesus acquired HIV and succumbed to full-blown AIDS in 1989.
Prevention Of HIV-AIDS
Prevention is always better than cure. This principle holds a phenomenal significance when it comes to HIV/AIDS. AIDS is one such disease that does not have any permanent cure. Available treatment options are only effective in reducing the symptoms associated with the disease. In such scenario, it is important to have adequate protection so that you do not get the infection.
Preventive measures for persons who are HIV-negative
1. It is important to understand all details pertaining to HIV and the way it is transmitted from person to person. One should also have an idea about various symptoms associated with AIDS.
2. Creating public awareness regarding HIV and AIDS by means of educational programs
3. Having a sexual pleasure with a stranger can be dangerous. One should never enter into any such an act. Make sure your partner is not infected with HIV.
4. One should never engage in unprotected sex. One should always use condoms. Latex condoms are more useful than those made of polyurethane.
5. A circumcision performed under a medical supervision can reduce the risk of an HIV infection.
6. HIV can also get transmitted through infected needles and other sharp instruments. Hence, it is always good to use a clean and sterilized needle while injecting drugs. New razor blades should be used while shaving.
7. Blood transfusion is another important mode of HIV transmission. Hence, it is always better to have blood that has been screened and is negative for HIV and other STIs.
Preventive measures for persons infected with HIV
1. The best preventive measure is to completely abstain from having sex. Always follow safe sex practices such as use of condoms and avoiding any oral or anal intercourse. Sexual devices used by HIV positive individuals should not be shared with others. By this way, one can prevent the spread of this disease to others.
2. One should never shares needles, syringes, razors, toothbrushes or blades with others. These items can become a potential source of transmission.
3. An HIV-positive individual should never donate blood or organs. Any such donation can cause the disease to spread to other individuals.
4. If the partner with whom an HIV-positive individual had sex is pregnant, it is always better to share with her the fact about your condition. An early treatment can help in preventing the disease within the woman as well as the child.
Preventive measures for persons who are HIV-negative
1. It is important to understand all details pertaining to HIV and the way it is transmitted from person to person. One should also have an idea about various symptoms associated with AIDS.
2. Creating public awareness regarding HIV and AIDS by means of educational programs
3. Having a sexual pleasure with a stranger can be dangerous. One should never enter into any such an act. Make sure your partner is not infected with HIV.
4. One should never engage in unprotected sex. One should always use condoms. Latex condoms are more useful than those made of polyurethane.
5. A circumcision performed under a medical supervision can reduce the risk of an HIV infection.
6. HIV can also get transmitted through infected needles and other sharp instruments. Hence, it is always good to use a clean and sterilized needle while injecting drugs. New razor blades should be used while shaving.
7. Blood transfusion is another important mode of HIV transmission. Hence, it is always better to have blood that has been screened and is negative for HIV and other STIs.
Preventive measures for persons infected with HIV
1. The best preventive measure is to completely abstain from having sex. Always follow safe sex practices such as use of condoms and avoiding any oral or anal intercourse. Sexual devices used by HIV positive individuals should not be shared with others. By this way, one can prevent the spread of this disease to others.
2. One should never shares needles, syringes, razors, toothbrushes or blades with others. These items can become a potential source of transmission.
3. An HIV-positive individual should never donate blood or organs. Any such donation can cause the disease to spread to other individuals.
4. If the partner with whom an HIV-positive individual had sex is pregnant, it is always better to share with her the fact about your condition. An early treatment can help in preventing the disease within the woman as well as the child.
Are You Afraid to Get Tested For HIV Or AIDs? STD Testing Made Simple
There is a lot of stigma associated with sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV. After all, discovering that one is infected with HIV can have some chilling consequences in the form of eventually developing Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS! Moreover, there's the possibility of unintentionally infecting others with HIV. For all of these reasons, if you suspect that you have been exposed to HIV then you need to get tested in order to plan for the future and avoid the further spreading of the virus.
The best way to get tested for HIV is through a confidential STD testing service. This type of service provides an easy and confidential way to find out your HIV infection status. There are numerous STD Testing centers located at convenient locations all over the country so that you can get the information you need without the embarrassment of having to discuss an extremely personal issue with someone who you have to deal with in other capacities! The fact that the testing and consultation is completely confidential means that you can relax and ask the questions that you need answered without embarrassment. You can also rely on the caring and highly trained counselors to answer those questions and provide advice in the event of a positive test result. The convenience of being able to get a same day appointment and quick, accurate results make this an extremely easy service to use!
So how do you know if you should get tested for HIV? The fact of the matter is that there is some risk of contracting the AIDS virus if you're at all sexually active! HIV can be spread through the sharing of bodily fluids which means that it can be spread through unprotected sexual intercourse of any type, by sharing needles (either intravenous needles or tattoo needles), or through the infusion of contaminated blood. It can also be spread from mother to child in the womb or through breast milk. If you've engaged in any of these activities, or have a sexual partner who engages in any of these activities, then you may be at risk of infection. Moreover, if you are pregnant or breast feeding, you owe it to your child to find out about your HIV status so that you can protect that child!
In addition to protecting any unborn or breast feeding children that you might happen to have, there are a number of other reasons to determine your HIV status as soon as you think you might be infected. For one thing, if you are HIV positive you're are putting your current sexual partner (or any sexual partners you might have in the future) at risk. Knowing your HIV infection status can allow you to take steps to protect those who you care about. Another good reason to go ahead and get tested is so that you can start managing the disease in the event that the test result is positive. While there currently is no cure for HIV/AIDS, there are a number of treatments that can delay the onset of AIDS and make it that much more manageable!
Calling Simple STD Testing right away can allow you to get the information that you need in a comfortable, reliable, and most importantly confidential way!
Are you afraid about your sexual health but want to maintain your privacy? Simple STD Testing provides confidential testing for all sexually transmitted diseases fast results.
Simple STD Testing provides local, rapid STD testing with complete privacy and fast results. Our anonymous and safe STD tests include all sexually transmitted disease tests: HIV, AIDS, Herpes, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Hepatitis. Simple STD Testing has over 1,200 testing facilities throughout the country, cities including: Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, Detroit, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Columbus, Austin, Memphis, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Boston, Charlotte, El Paso, Seattle, Fort Worth, Denver, Nashville-Davidson, Portland, Oklahoma City, Las Vegas.
The best way to get tested for HIV is through a confidential STD testing service. This type of service provides an easy and confidential way to find out your HIV infection status. There are numerous STD Testing centers located at convenient locations all over the country so that you can get the information you need without the embarrassment of having to discuss an extremely personal issue with someone who you have to deal with in other capacities! The fact that the testing and consultation is completely confidential means that you can relax and ask the questions that you need answered without embarrassment. You can also rely on the caring and highly trained counselors to answer those questions and provide advice in the event of a positive test result. The convenience of being able to get a same day appointment and quick, accurate results make this an extremely easy service to use!
So how do you know if you should get tested for HIV? The fact of the matter is that there is some risk of contracting the AIDS virus if you're at all sexually active! HIV can be spread through the sharing of bodily fluids which means that it can be spread through unprotected sexual intercourse of any type, by sharing needles (either intravenous needles or tattoo needles), or through the infusion of contaminated blood. It can also be spread from mother to child in the womb or through breast milk. If you've engaged in any of these activities, or have a sexual partner who engages in any of these activities, then you may be at risk of infection. Moreover, if you are pregnant or breast feeding, you owe it to your child to find out about your HIV status so that you can protect that child!
In addition to protecting any unborn or breast feeding children that you might happen to have, there are a number of other reasons to determine your HIV status as soon as you think you might be infected. For one thing, if you are HIV positive you're are putting your current sexual partner (or any sexual partners you might have in the future) at risk. Knowing your HIV infection status can allow you to take steps to protect those who you care about. Another good reason to go ahead and get tested is so that you can start managing the disease in the event that the test result is positive. While there currently is no cure for HIV/AIDS, there are a number of treatments that can delay the onset of AIDS and make it that much more manageable!
Calling Simple STD Testing right away can allow you to get the information that you need in a comfortable, reliable, and most importantly confidential way!
Are you afraid about your sexual health but want to maintain your privacy? Simple STD Testing provides confidential testing for all sexually transmitted diseases fast results.
Simple STD Testing provides local, rapid STD testing with complete privacy and fast results. Our anonymous and safe STD tests include all sexually transmitted disease tests: HIV, AIDS, Herpes, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Hepatitis. Simple STD Testing has over 1,200 testing facilities throughout the country, cities including: Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, Detroit, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Columbus, Austin, Memphis, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Boston, Charlotte, El Paso, Seattle, Fort Worth, Denver, Nashville-Davidson, Portland, Oklahoma City, Las Vegas.
Treatment For AIDS
From the time that HIV/AIDS was identified (during the early 1980s) till date, there is no definite treatment that can completely cure a person of an HIV infection. The medicines usually prescribed by the doctors only offer symptomatic relief from the opportunistic infections associated with the disease.
All over the globe, medical research is in progress to develop that 'wonder drug' which can treat both HIV/AIDS and opportunistic infections at the same time. However, such a wonder drug has not been developed as yet. Therefore, doctors continue to prescribe medicines to treat the opportunistic infections and to extend the life of the patient by improving the quality of their life.
The drawback with these medicines is that not only are they unable to cure HIV/AIDS, but they are very expensive and beyond the reach of a common man. Additional drawback is that these medicines have many severe side effects. Prolonged use of these medicines makes a person resistant to it and the body no longer responds to the treatment involving the use of these medicines.
However, medical researchers have come up with an effective drug called anti-retroviral drugs, to check the uncontrolled multiplication of the virus in the host's body. If these anti-retroviral drugs (which are available in three classes) are used in proper combinations and under strict medical supervision, then they have the capacity to significantly reduce the viral load in the blood of an HIV positive person. This method of treatment is known as HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy). Although this method has been successful in reducing the large number of HIV/AIDS related deaths across the globe, its drawback is that it is very expensive and can cause a lot of severe side effects. The worst part is that the anti-retroviral drugs used in the treatment cannot cure a person of HIV/AIDS.
All over the globe, medical research is in progress to develop that 'wonder drug' which can treat both HIV/AIDS and opportunistic infections at the same time. However, such a wonder drug has not been developed as yet. Therefore, doctors continue to prescribe medicines to treat the opportunistic infections and to extend the life of the patient by improving the quality of their life.
The drawback with these medicines is that not only are they unable to cure HIV/AIDS, but they are very expensive and beyond the reach of a common man. Additional drawback is that these medicines have many severe side effects. Prolonged use of these medicines makes a person resistant to it and the body no longer responds to the treatment involving the use of these medicines.
However, medical researchers have come up with an effective drug called anti-retroviral drugs, to check the uncontrolled multiplication of the virus in the host's body. If these anti-retroviral drugs (which are available in three classes) are used in proper combinations and under strict medical supervision, then they have the capacity to significantly reduce the viral load in the blood of an HIV positive person. This method of treatment is known as HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy). Although this method has been successful in reducing the large number of HIV/AIDS related deaths across the globe, its drawback is that it is very expensive and can cause a lot of severe side effects. The worst part is that the anti-retroviral drugs used in the treatment cannot cure a person of HIV/AIDS.
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