Plant growth stages mirror other living things with a beginning, reproductive, and ending stage, except some plants have an additional dormant stage.The terms for these stages are. Vegetative, Reproductive, Senescence, and Dormancy.Starting with the seed, a plant seed is similar to a fertilized egg.It contains a food store for the new plant life, and a protective outer shell.In the first stage of plant growth, the Vegetative stage, the seedling absorbs moisture and nutrients from the inner food store inside the seed.When the plant has absorbed the seed foods and starts growing the root stem, and shoot that becomes leaves, it penetrates the seed's protective wall and begins growth.The root grows down into the warm moist earth, while the shoot rises upwards towards the sunlight and warm air.Upon emergence, leaves unfold and the roots continue to grow and spread.This continues until the plant seedling is fully developed with extensive roots, root hairs and leaves.The roots and leaves absorb moisture and nutrients from soil, water, and air.The next of the plant growth stages would be a Reproductive stage.At this point, when the seedling has matured, it will produce a flower that has either male or female parts, or both.The flower contains pollen, which is then transferred to the egg part of the flower and a transformation into new seeds, or pods containing seeds, begins to grow to maturity.The pollination can occur with the help of wind, vibrations, insects like bees, and animals.Or, humans can artificially breed and cross breed plants through pollination efforts or splicing branches to other plants.The benefit to pollination of seeds is that gene diversity can occur, which may help survival.A third growth stage occurs after new seeds or pods have been produced and spread to make new plant life.This would be Senescence, or old age in plants.This can be seen in the fall as the leaves on certain deciduous trees change color before dropping off.Plants show deterioration similar to other organisms in old age, such as damage from free radicals and telomere shortening.Another growth stage that is different than Senescence is the Dormancy stage.In Dormancy, the plant goes into a state of hibernation, allowing it to survive intense winter weather and revive in the springtime with new growth, without going through a seed stage.This is easily seen in trees, that drop leaves in the fall, and the sap runs up, then the tree remains in a dormant stage until new buds come out in the warmer spring weather, to run the entire cycle year after year until the tree eventually dies.Dormancy can give plants an edge because they can build on prior year's growth instead of starting over from seed.This gives them a competitive edge in competition for sunlight and soil, as they are bigger.Plant growth stages are similar to growth and deterioration of other organisms, all part of the chain of life.
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Plant Growth Stages - How Plants Grow
Plant growth stages mirror other living things with a beginning, reproductive, and ending stage, except some plants have an additional dormant stage.The terms for these stages are. Vegetative, Reproductive, Senescence, and Dormancy.Starting with the seed, a plant seed is similar to a fertilized egg.It contains a food store for the new plant life, and a protective outer shell.In the first stage of plant growth, the Vegetative stage, the seedling absorbs moisture and nutrients from the inner food store inside the seed.When the plant has absorbed the seed foods and starts growing the root stem, and shoot that becomes leaves, it penetrates the seed's protective wall and begins growth.The root grows down into the warm moist earth, while the shoot rises upwards towards the sunlight and warm air.Upon emergence, leaves unfold and the roots continue to grow and spread.This continues until the plant seedling is fully developed with extensive roots, root hairs and leaves.The roots and leaves absorb moisture and nutrients from soil, water, and air.The next of the plant growth stages would be a Reproductive stage.At this point, when the seedling has matured, it will produce a flower that has either male or female parts, or both.The flower contains pollen, which is then transferred to the egg part of the flower and a transformation into new seeds, or pods containing seeds, begins to grow to maturity.The pollination can occur with the help of wind, vibrations, insects like bees, and animals.Or, humans can artificially breed and cross breed plants through pollination efforts or splicing branches to other plants.The benefit to pollination of seeds is that gene diversity can occur, which may help survival.A third growth stage occurs after new seeds or pods have been produced and spread to make new plant life.This would be Senescence, or old age in plants.This can be seen in the fall as the leaves on certain deciduous trees change color before dropping off.Plants show deterioration similar to other organisms in old age, such as damage from free radicals and telomere shortening.Another growth stage that is different than Senescence is the Dormancy stage.In Dormancy, the plant goes into a state of hibernation, allowing it to survive intense winter weather and revive in the springtime with new growth, without going through a seed stage.This is easily seen in trees, that drop leaves in the fall, and the sap runs up, then the tree remains in a dormant stage until new buds come out in the warmer spring weather, to run the entire cycle year after year until the tree eventually dies.Dormancy can give plants an edge because they can build on prior year's growth instead of starting over from seed.This gives them a competitive edge in competition for sunlight and soil, as they are bigger.Plant growth stages are similar to growth and deterioration of other organisms, all part of the chain of life.
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In the last few weeks "why is my child failing school" has been a question asked by several parents.What set these parents apart was that they are foster or adoptive parents and are struggling to understand the academic challenges to their children of choice.Each reported that when they sit with the child, they can see that the child is competent to do the work, and in fact one father mentioned that ".He is so fast in getting this math, that I can't keep up on a calculator.Yet he is failing math" How frustrating for parents to see how really intelligent their children are, and yet not see that reflected in grades and school success.Part of the answer can be found in the early history of the children where developmental processes were interrupted or interfered with in such a way to create changes in emotional and perceptual behavior.Numerous studies have documented the impact of childhood maltreatment on health and emotional well-being.Additionally it is clear that stress early in life can generate long-term brain patterns that impact perception, learning and memory as well as increased risk of adverse health conditions.Many of these patterns laid down in early life underscore many dysfunctions that affect health and quality of life throughout and individual's lifespan.Childhood maltreatment, neglect and chaotic living environments are linked to a variety of changes in brain structure and functions related to the stress responsive within human neurobiological systems.Clinical professionals have known for some time that children respond to trauma by using a variety of psychological mechanisms.However less attention is sometimes given to what is happening neurobiologically.Traumatic experiences can have a devastating impact on a child, altering their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.When explaining the process of how neurobiology might alter their child's performance academically to parents and other caregivers, it is sometimes easier to put the process into metaphor.If you are familiar with deserts that are frequently involved in draughts, you may find that the soil is constructed in such a way that light rains tend to rapidly seal the soil so that water runs into depressions and get collected rather than being immediately absorbed into the soil.This sets up an erosion path through the desert terrain that will be reinforced with successive rains.This is much like what happens to human beings as they have experience, neural pathways are created through synaptogenesis, and with each rain/new experience the pathway is strengthened or the rivulet is deepened.However occasionally, there are tremendous storms in the desert and so much rain falls that it overwhelms the riverlet's ability to move the water into the most ecologically useful ways.After this sort of storm, one will find deep eroded fishers carver into the soil which is not generally supportive of the ecosystem of the desert terrain.Using the above metaphor as a backdrop to explaining at least in part some of the challenges a child may face, might help those working with children to grasp some of what is happening.Imagine that slow and useful memory is like the regular rains, pathways are being built and memories are being collected in the most useful ways.When stress is overwhelming then it could be compared to the down pouring that creates deep and pervasive patterns that may not support the learning ecology best.For example, children raised in an early environment that is chaotic and unpredictable, where they are the custodian of their parents moods can create such deep crevices that it is difficult for them to be free of them.This kind of crevice might be what is called other directedness, which means that the child is so focused on what others want, demand and expect that their own preferences get lost.So what happens when they are no longer in this type of environment? For some the patterns persist even though the situation has changed, and they are so focused on others that they have difficult learning from their own experiences.This of course is just one possible answer to what these very delightful foster and adoptive parents are experiencing.Many of the childhood behaviors that can interfere with learning and memory can be related to early childhood maltreatment.There exists significant evidence that there is an increased risk of developing depression, social anxiety, difficulty establishing and maintaining long term friendships and other intimate relationships.That poor parenting and attachments exacerbates or adds to the likelihood of psychiatric disorders.Returning to the desert metaphor, Traumagenic environments in early childhood create these crevices of deeply implicit patterns, and subsequent rains are diverted from the original eco-friendly way of sustaining the environment.Systems that develop in the brain during infancy through the first years of life allow us to form and maintain emotional relationships, function effectively in our environments and learn to tolerate stress and distress.These early life experiences set the stage for learning effectively and integrating experience into the gestalt of daily life.Many times children removed from these traumagenic environments bring the deep crevices of their neurobiological experience with them.This is not a deficit on the part of the child but an intricate part of the person that they have developed into as a result of their early interactions and it is a reality of their life experiences.If we look at the other-focused child, they could be so over whelmed by the demands of not only their teacher but by every other person they wish to have contact with that attending ability is completely absorbed or so divided that they will likely not learn well without accommodation.Schools in general are not funded or organized in such a way to deal with the demands of children raised in traumagenic environments.Frustration on the part of caring families of foster and adoptive homes is not an uncommon experience because they come to genuinely love these children in most circumstances, and yet love is inadequate to create the change that is necessary to ameliorate or mediate the neurobiological foundations of how the child encodes and processes their experiences.It is like trying to terraform the desert landscape into a rain forest environment through love and concern.While well intentioned, likely not terribly effective.
The NCLEX Examination
To ensure public protection, the United States and its territories require entry into the practice of nursing to be regulated by licensing authorities within each jurisdiction.Each jurisdiction requires all candidates for licensure as entry-level nurses to pass an examination which assesses the knowledge required to perform safely and effectively.NCLEX stands for The National Council Licensure Examination which is a standardized exam used by each state board of nursing to determine if RN or LPN/LVN candidates are competent for entry-level nursing practice.There are two NCLEX tests offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses - NCLEX-RN ® and the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses - NCLEX-PN ® .The NCLEX-RN is for registered nurse candidates while the NCLEX-PN is for practical and vocational nurses.The main difference between the two tests is the number and difficulty of correctly answered questions required to pass the exam.The States and territorial boards of nursing use these exams in making licensure decisions.The NCLEX-RN has 265 questions and the minimum number you need to answer is 75.The NCLEX-PN has 205 questions and the minimum number you need to answer is 85.Both tests require an understanding of nursing practice and cover the following categories of client needs..Safe, Effective Care Environment .Management of Care .Safety and Infection Control .Health Promotion and Maintenance .Growth and Development Through the Life Span .Prevention and Early Detection of Disease .Psychosocial Integrity .Coping and Adaptation .Psychosocial Adaptation .Physiological Integrity .Basic Care and Comfort .Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies .Reduction of Risk Potential .Physiological Adaptation .The NCLEX exams are administered using Computerized Adaptive Testing - CAT.There is a six hour limit for NCLEX-RN and a five hour time limit for NCLEX-PN which includes time for the computer tutorial and breaks.Using this method (CAT) each exam is unique and the questions are retrieved from a database as the exam progresses.The computer measures the ability of the candidate using the answers provided previously and changes the difficulty and topic of the new questions accordingly - if you answer correctly the computer will select harder questions and if you are answer incorrectly it will choose easier questions.The software estimates your ability every time you provide the answer to a question and with each new answer you provide the estimate of your ability gets more precise.The exam software selects questions that it believes you will have a close to 50% chance of answering correctly - not too hard or too easy for the ability it believes you have.This is done so that a well prepared candidate will be asked more difficult questions thus having a good chance of passing the exam by answering the minimum number of questions while less prepared candidates are not forced to guess the answers to questions too difficult for them.The expected number of correct answers is half the total number of questions you are presented with because of the adaptive nature of the test.After you answer the minimum number of questions for the exam the software will analyze your performance and it may shut-down the computer.This means that you either passed or failed the exam.The computer will shut-down only when the program running the test has determined with 95% certainty that your ability is either above or below the passing standard.The only way to get additional questions is if you are very close to the passing score - either 2.5% above or 2.5% below it.If this is the case you should not worry about failing but instead should concentrate on answering correctly the next set of questions.You must understand that you are very close to passing the exam if you answer most questions correctly from this point on.You must answer the maximum number of questions on the exam only if at the end of each set of questions you are within the 2.5% above or below the passing score.The time you spend on each question is not an important factor with regard to passing but you should answer the required number of questions in the allotted time.If you are required to answer the maximum number of questions and the computer still isn't 95% sure you can pass, the 95% confidence requirement is dropped.If at this point you have a score higher than the minimum required you pass the exam otherwise you fail.If you run out of time and did not answer the minimum number of questions required you fail automatically.If you run out of time but you answered the minimum number of questions required and for the last 60 questions your score was never below the passing standard you pass otherwise you fail the exam.This does not mean that you have to answer the last 60 questions correctly but only that at any point during the last 60 questions your score was above the minimum required to pass the exam.You can think about it this way. for each correct answer add one to your score while for each incorrect answer subtract one.Adding your scores one at a time for each question answered should never result in a negative score in order for you to pass if you run out of time but you have answered the minimum number of questions required.The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN questions are mostly multiple-choice questions with four answers.In some cases the NCLEX exam uses more difficult question formats such as multiple-choice questions that require you to select one or more correct answers, fill-in-the-blank questions or questions that require you to identify an area on a picture.Both exams cover mostly the same topics but the NCLEX-RN is more difficult.You must apply to your state board of nursing in order to take the NCLEX examination.That board of nursing will decide whether or not you are eligible for the NCLEX examination.If you are eligible you must register to take the exam using the Authorization to Take the Test (ATT) provided by the board of nursing in your state.They will also provide you with a list of testing centers and instructions for how to schedule and take the licensure examination.Here are a couple of things you might want to consider if you are taking the NCLEX exam..Attend an NCLEX review class to refresh your knowledge.Always read and understand the entire question before answering it.Answer and understand 3000 - 4000 practice questions.You can't change an answer once you moved to another question so forget about it - good or bad what it is done is done so it is better to concentrate on the current question instead of pondering if you were right or wrong .Always pick the answer you believe is best - the test is not designed to trick you but good reading and comprehension skill are required.Always think about the safety of the patient when answering the NCLEX questions .After you take the test you will have to wait for the results.The time you need to wait depends on how the results are reported in your state. mail, online, phone or email.If you fail the test you will receive a summary of your test performance indicating topics where you did well and topics that you need to study further.You will be able to take the test again after a mandatory waiting period (usually 45 days) which may vary from state to state.Good luck!
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Turritopsis Nutricula - A Living Fountain of Youth
According to an account written by Gonzalo Fernndez de Oviedo in Historia General y Natural de las Indias (1535) Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon (1474-1521), the first governor of Puerto Rico (then called Boriquien) attempted to discover the fountain of youth, a mystical spring that restored youth to everyone who drank of its waters.Although the legend originally pointed to Ethiopia based on Book III of The History of Herodotus, when the Greek historian (c.484 BC-c.425 BC) wrote in c.440 BC - "The Icthyophagi [a term synonymous with coastal dwelling peoples] then in their turn questioned the king concerning the term of life, and diet of his people, and were told that most of them lived to be a hundred and twenty years old, while some even went beyond that age- they ate boiled flesh, and had for their drink nothing but milk.When the Icthyophagi showed wonder at the number of the years, [Egyptian Pharaoh Amasis (570 BC-526 BC)] led them to a fountain [in Ethiopia], wherein when they had washed, they found their flesh all glossy and sleek, as if they had bathed in oil- and a scent came from the spring like that of violets.The water was so weak, they said, that nothing would float in it, neither wood, nor any lighter substance, but all went to the bottom.If the account of this fountain be true, it would be their constant use of the water from it, which makes them so long-lived"[1] - later stories pointed to an island called Boinca located in Benini or Bimini, the westernmost district of the Bahamas.With Boinca in reach, Ponce de Leon made two attempts to locate the mystical fountain - one in 1513 and the other in 1521.Although accounts state he never found the fountain of youth, scientific evidence indicates he came tantalizingly close.Had he looked beneath the pristine Caribbean waters, he might have spotted a biologically immortal (absence of a sustained rising rate of mortality as the result of increasing chronological age as stated by the Gompertz-Makeham law of mortality) jellyfish, the Turritopsis nutricula, which with its gelatinous composition (96% water, 3% salt/other compounds, and 1% carbon and nitrogen), glossy, transparent bell-shape and ability to revert back into a younger state, is a living fountain of youth.However, it was not until March 1992 when Giorgio Bavestrello, Christian Somner, and Michele Sar published Bi-directional conversion in Turritopsis nutricula that this living fountain of youth was unveiled.Unlike other jellyfish that usually die after propagating, Turritopsis nutricula, a tiny solitary organism that preys on shrimp brine, microscopic plankton, zooplankton, and other tiny organisms, demonstrated "a unique case of ontogeny (the development of an individual organism from embryo to adult) reversal.".Turritopsis nutricula, which originated in the Caribbean (but has spread throughout the world's oceans) is currently the only known organism where transdifferentiation (the irreversible transformation of cells from one differentiated type to another) takes place on an organismic level even though its individual parts, by themselves, are incapable of regeneration.Aside from Turritopsis nutricula's transdifferentiation, the phenomenon which per C.D.M.Davey, Theory of Transdifferentiation (2 May 2006) "is a very rare event in nature," generally occurs on an organic level when certain organisms such as newts and salamanders regenerate missing parts.In short, while switching of cell types occurs in rare instances, usually when an organism regenerates an organ or part, it is an integral phase in Turritopsis nutricula's life cycle.With its ability to reverse the aging process - reverting back from a mature adult stage to immature polyp stage (its first stage of life) an indefinite number of times based on experimental results that indicated a 100% transformation rate based on a sample of 4000 Turritopsis nutricula medusae collected from the Gulf of Naples in the western Mediterranean from June 1993-October 1994, regardless of exposure to adverse conditions or type of stress factor or absence thereof as reported by Stefano Piraino, Ferdinando Boero, Brigitte Aeschbach, and Volker Schmid in Reversing the Life Cycle. Medusae Transforming into Polyps and Cell Transdifferentiation in Turritopsis nutricula (Cnidaria, Hydrozoa) (Biology Bulletin, June 1996) - Turritopsis nutricula has no natural limit to its lifespan since it can effectively regenerate its entire body.Turritopsis nutricula basically utilizes transdifferentiation to address environmental stress factors (e.G.Increase/reduction in water temperature, reduction in salinity (salt-content), scarcity of food, and even senescence (biological aging)) and to repair physical/internal damage (e.G.Parts of its body especially its bell are punctured or severed) regardless of stage.In addition, Turritopsis nutricula also engages in transdifferentiation following sexual activity regardless if stress conditions exist.Although Turritopsis nutricula's transdifferentiation ability renders it biologically immortal, it is not naturally immortal per se.Like any jellyfish, it is subject to predation and disease (especially during the immature plankton stage; consequently, the majority of those that succumb perish prior to the medusa (mature) stage).However, since the latter poses a reduced risk, the population of Turritopsis nutricula is currently rising unchecked prompting Maria Pia Miglietta, Ph.D.Of the Smithsonian Tropical Marine Institute to declare, "We are looking at a worldwide silent invasion."[2].Jellyfish and Turritopsis nutricula Life Cycles..The typical jellyfish has a finite lifespan ranging from a few hours for smaller species to several months or even years for larger species.From the moment of inception, jellyfish typically undergo senescence with natural death ultimately resulting after propagation.Turritopsis nutricula, on the other hand, avoids senescence because transdifferentiation or reversion back to a younger state enables it to maintain efficient DNA repair capabilities, retain high levels of antioxidants, and minimize production of free radicals (harmful oxidants that damage an organism's cellular ability to respond to homeostatic imbalances (loss of equilibrium), disease and other stress factors).In doing so, it avoids apoptosis or programmed cellular death.Transdifferentiation, which is a critical part of Turritopsis nutricula's life cycle is described below..1.Eggs develop in gonads (located in the stomach walls) of female Turritopsis nutricula.2.Mature eggs are fertilized by sperm released in columns of water by male Turritopsis nutricula.3.Fertilized eggs develop into planula larvae that settle on the sea floor and establish polyp colonies called hydroids.Each polyp relies on minute feeding tubes for sustenance.4.Each polyp then produces a medusa (jellyfish) bud.5.Within a few days, the medusae (approximately 1 mm in diameter with eight evenly spaced tentacles) break away from the hydroid colony.6.Within 18-30 days the medusae attain sexual maturity contingent upon mean water temperature (18-22 days for a mean temperature of 72 F; 25-30 days for a mean temperature of 68 F).Upon reaching maturity, Turritopsis nutricula jellyfish range in size from approximately 4-5 mm and consist of between 80-90 tentacles.7.Turritopsis nutricula then engages in reverse metamorphosis inverting or gradually contracting its bell with "intensive DNA replication occurring in the cells of the exumbrella, the endoderm of the radial canals and those of the subumbrellar plate endoderm" per Reversing the Life Cycle. Medusae Transforming into Polyps and Cell Transdifferentiation in Turritopsis nutricula (Cnidaria, Hydrozoa) (Biology Bulletin, June 1996).8.Its tentacles and meogloea (the middle layer) then shrink and are resorbed as Turritopsis nutricula regresses into a cyst or blob of tissue, settling onto a substrate (surface on which an organism grows or is attached).9.Turritopsis nutricula jellyfish then produce stolons that develop into polyps within a few days to form another hydroid colony.Afterwards, each polyp produces a medusa bud as the cycle resumes from step 4 only to be repeated over and over again due to sexual activity or exposure to stress, the latter which increases DNA replication, a key prerequisite of the transdifferentiation process.Conclusion..Scientists and geneticists are currently studying Turritopsis nutricula to discover its remarkable ability to reverse the aging process.Although the method Turritopsis nutricula uses remains unknown, the organism's simplicity, genetic code (DNA could be structured to initiate reversion to polyp state when specific senescence, biological or stress conditions are met based on changes in chemical composition that could serve as a catalyst) potential partial (in which fusion of adult embryonic stem (ES) cells with pluripotent stem (PS) cells would like play a role in transdifferentiation) or complete retention of pluripotency (in which its entire stem cell count would consist of PS cells) may play a role.Turritopsis nutricula's transdifferentiation ability, though, is not solely reliant on stem cells.Instead, it is believed that interstitial (differentiating stem cells) along with differentiating secretory (exumbrella or bell), digestive/circulatory (gastrovascular), and/or striated muscle cells also play a role.Should researchers ultimately unravel the mystery of how Turritopsis nutricula engages in transdifferentiation, the secret to biological immortality could be attained ending the millennia-long and often perceived quixotic search for the fountain of youth.However, should such a development occur, the range of socio-economic, demographic, generational and even ethical (would lifespan be determined by government through euthanasia to respond to greater competition for limited, finite resources resulting from overpopulation?) issues that would ultimately have to be addressed would be staggering and perhaps impossible to resolve.Consequently, even if scientific research eventually solves the mystery of this living fountain of youth, humanity may be, figuratively speaking, forbidden from drinking of its waters to maintain socio-economic, generational and moral stability especially since the alternative might result in significant unintended consequences that could even lead to Armageddon and human extinction.
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These past few decades have been intensely focused on the power of a clean, quality carbohydrate diet and its effects for not only weight loss, but wellness and preventative health as well.All these features are note worthy in taking into account a lifestyle adjustment in the realm of balanced living leading to an optimal life experience.As our society becomes more immediate and connected through a 24/7 timeline, it becomes more difficult to adjust the other facets of our lives while maintaining the essential balance and harmony necessary for optimal health.With this reality becoming more and more prevalent, we must make an exerted effort to identify priorities in the areas of nutrition, meal planning, fitness and balance, if we are to live healthy, vibrant and energetic lives.It is often the ease of accessibility as well as the quick fixes that make "fast food" such as massively popular option.As many individual indulge in this lifestyle, habits form and health is compromised.I can hear you asking how to make the time to prepare and maintain a lifestyle of optimal nutrition that is easy, tasty and nutritionally rich.As with anything in life that is worth doing, time, energy and preparation is necessary to create a habitual lifestyle adjustment, and over time, it will become simple and expected.The key to an ideal diet, a diet that is balanced and offers exciting tastes, textures, flavors and colors, goes back to the very beginning of time.Whatever your belief system, our origins and development were dictated by the environment that surrounded us, and the foods available at distinct seasons.Optimal development was created through daily, continual activities that required strength, mental problem solving, aptitude, associations and talents.In the current generation that we live in, many common resistances that came against mankind way back then are not even considered today.The extensive processing and altered food products that fill our grocery shelves and restaurant tables has created some very negative effects towards development, health and lifespan.When considering health, weight loss, memory health and fitness, it is essential to look at the main components, or building blocks that facilitate proper function and development of the human body.Macro nutrients and micro-nutrients create the substance of life through our diets, and either build up all the functions of the body, or compromise and hinder the development of this machine we use to carry us through our lives.Lets look at these factors a little more closely.Macro nutrients are the common components that many understand as the building blocks of life.These are attributes of our diet and found in large amounts within foods.Carbohydrates, proteins, water and fats are all macro-nutrients.Micro nutrients provide just as much vital nutrition as the macro nutrients and must be properly ingested to produce optimal function of the body.Vitamins, minerals, amino acids and trace elements are all considered micro nutrients and are found in perfect, bio-available ratios within foods that have not been processed and altered by recent technologies.Foods rich in color, flavor and texture that can be found on the perimeter of your supermarket will provide ample amounts of these perfectly calibrated micro and macro nutrients.The point to be made here is the reality that our current society ingests far to many processed, altered and sugar laden carbohydrates, or macro nutrients, that have no quality micro nutrients, that the bodies of countless individuals are aging prematurely, as well as creating diseases at very young ages.This is the first generation in centuries, that has the potential of children having a shorter lifespan than their parents due to the growing obesity epidemic leading to many debilitating diseases and premature death.As the title suggests, "eden" was considered a place of paradise.Ideal conditions, healthy relationships, health and wholeness created this Heaven upon earth.What is key to identifying through this concept is that multiple factors must be initiated properly to experience the ideal life.Factors ranging from nutrition to activity, play, relationships and a spiritual expression, all facilitate this life experience.Now to bring this home into our current lives, we must take each factor and find a comparable experience for ourselves in a harmonious balance.Physical activity is of vital importance, as this will spur the success of all the other attributes relating to vigorous living.Anyone who had undergone surgery can understand the reality of atrophied muscle tissue.When the body is not being used efficiently or adequately, every other system within the body will be hindered.Without adequate physical exertion, the mind has less oxygen and chemical responses to initiate development, the organs get fatty and the muscle tissue atrophies, or dies away.The heart suffers; the skin, eyes, lungs and every other organ will suffer and slowly deteriorate for lack of use.High intensity motion has its place, and for avid athletes, it plays a major role in performance.For the mainstream person, daily walking, hiking, bicycling or other moderate activity can be more than enough movement to sustain a highly functioning body.As mentioned briefly before, the diet creates the foundation of life and health to all life forces.When approached through the eyes of seeking the highest physical experience, it is necessary to go back to the earth to which all complete and perfect food sources come from, and create a life and diet from that abundance or supply.The earth and all its bounty creates extravagant color, texture, variety and nutritionally rich options to create an ideal lifestyle of wellness.As seasons change, different produce grows and peaks to offer us the perfect ratio of micro and macro nutrients needed specifically for every function of the body.The natural world offers humankind such over abundance of beauty, balance and healing if we indulge in its offerings.When creating a diet and preparing meals, aim at eating food as close to the earth as possible; locally, organically raised and not altered in any way from its original essence.This will ensure ideal nutritional content, fiber, bio-available nutrients and satiation.As far as proteins are concerned, many vegetarian sources offer substantial protein quality.Items such as nuts, seeds, legumes, and even some vegetables offer bio-available proteins to fuel muscle growth.Lean meats are also great sources of protein and are a complete protein with a complete amino acid profile.Meats such as fish, chicken, buffalo and eggs are ideal choices when purchased through ethical means and certified organic (free from synthetic hormones used to fatten the animal and keep it producing more than natural amounts of material).I discourage eating meats or dairy that have been raised with various additives such as hormones, treated with chemicals, or sustained through unethical standards.Look for cage free eggs, free-range meats, and organic dairy food items as to avoid hormonal disruptions created by the influx of additives within the food.It is a good idea to supplement with a very high quality multi-vitamin/minerals that are created from whole foods, as your body does not recognize synthetic, processed supplements.Our soil has been over worked and undernourished for many years, thus depleting the mineral content of the earth.This means that our natural produce contains far less percentages of nutrients than is necessary to sustain vibrant life.It is ideal for the digestive system to chew your food well, as well as eat small portions 5-6 times per day.Heavy and large meal portions put extensive pressure on the digestive and cleansing systems.Finally, make sure that clean, filtered water is a staple to your everyday diet.As a life sustaining macro nutrient, water flushes, tones, hydrates and nourishes the body.Choose filtered water and if you are storing it for transport, avoid plastics that may leach harmful toxins into your beverage.Enjoying flavor filled waters can be O.K.As long as you do the research to analyze the sugar content, and if sugar free, the sugar substitute.Aspartame, Splenda and the majority of others are very harmful chemically altered sweeteners that are up to 5x sweeter than sugar.This promotes a response in your brain to crave even more sweet treats, and can cause major imbalances within your blood sugar as well as cause harm to other systems within your body.The best option for sweeteners would be organic honey, agave, or the stevia sweetener derived from a natural plant source and not altered in any way with additives.Another important aspect of life balance is the concept of a spiritual relationship or awareness.As we are all spiritual beings, it is important to feed the spirit though activities that bring joy, playfulness, hope, energy and peace of mind.Meditation has edified the mind/body connection for centuries and can create an optimal experience for anyone who will take even 10 minutes to quiet themselves and reflect, breath deeply and be thankful for the life and body they have.To sum things up, mindful living requires effort and responsibility, but once applied and enjoyed will become an easy avenue of vigorous and abundant life.Take the time to educate yourself about nutrition, exercise, and spirituality, then apply your learning to your life progressively on a daily basis.Over time, you will be amazed at the fact that you are at an ideal weight, with a strong body, a creative mind and endless possibilities!
What Are The Requirements for Accelerated Nursing Programs?
The U.S.Department of Labor's recent estimate reveals the country would be in need of a million registered nurses in the next 5-6 years.Now, if you are a graduate in any discipline and looking for employment, you are probably at the right place at the right time.The new accelerated nursing program is designed with people like you in mind.This program offers you the chance to qualify as a registered nurse at a quick pace and start earning.So if you enjoy being of service to others, yet do not have the time to spend 3-4 years for further study, then you should apply for this program.Just read up on the accelerated nursing program requirements listed below and gear up for the program.What is the Accelerated Baccalaureate and Master's Degrees in Nursing?The fast-track or accelerated baccalaureate program in nursing can be completed in 11 to 18 months.On completion of your study you become a registered nurse (RN).The accelerated master's degree in nursing takes about three years to complete.Both the programs are intensive, completing programmatic objectives in a short time; the learning process in the accelerated programs builds extensively on your previous education experience.The program provides you with equal hours of clinical exposure as you would in a traditional nursing course.These courses are held in 43 states across the US, in the District of Columbia and Guam.At present there are nearly 270 accelerated baccalaureate programs and more than 70 fast-track master's programs available in America.You must be a graduate or possess a bachelor's degree in any discipline to be eligible to apply for the baccalaureate program.What Are the Accelerated Nursing Program Requirements?To be eligible you must have a minimum of a 3.0 in your Grade Point Average (GPA).Since these intensive programs are full time with no breaks for sessions you will be encouraged not to work during the study.Your application process will also require you to go through a very thorough prescreening process where your capabilities and skills will be judged.The College of Nursing runs the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ACC BSN) for 16 months during each fall and spring on its South Carolina campus.The basic requirements for admission are -.A 3.0 in GPA on a 4.0 scale.A 'C' grade in the prerequisite courses.You must have passed in 3 out of 4 science courses - human anatomy, physiology, microbiology and elective science.3 references.A 100-word essay.A resume.Volunteer or work experience in a healthcare facility is an added qualification.Prerequisites for Graduate Applicants.If you are a graduate you must have gone through the following courses by the time you complete your studies at the College of Nursing.These are..Life span human growth and development.Human anatomy.Human physiology.Microbiology.Statistics.Science elective.Prerequisites for under graduates are..English composition/literature.Lifespan human growth and development.Human anatomy.Human physiology.Microbiology.Statistics.Science elective.Social science and humanities electives.General electives.The application deadlines in the College of Nursing are as follows..January 15 for regular admissions and November 15 for priority admissions for fall semesters;.September 15 for regular admissions and August 15 for priority admissions for spring semesters.What Scholarships Are Given in this Program?Scholarships or financial aid for students in the accelerated nursing program is still not wide-spread.Some of the nurse employers who are doing their bit are the Carondelet Health Network, Tenet Healthcare, and North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Duke University Health System,University of Missouri Health Care and some others.
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The Sixth Edition of Career Guidance and Counseling Through the Lifespan: Systematic Approaches is a comprehensive treatment of career development theory and practice in a world of work which is undergoing profound change. The book examines the current changes in the organization and content of work, the implications of the global economy for the practice of career development, best practices in career services, and perspectives on the research findings supporting career counseling and other career interventions.
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Optimism is a state of mind.It can be achieved using different formula, but not all of us are very fortunate to attain this being.Sometimes, it takes a lot of tries before one can realize the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in life.Most of the time, we dwell on the drama and complications of our daily experience.The result is an unending thread of misfortunate events because of the negative vibes that we attract.In order to be awesome in all aspects of your humanity, you have to make sure that your mind and heart is in the proper condition.It means you are aware that you are thinking and feeling hale and hearty.If you can accomplish this, it will be a lot easier for you to acquire optimism.And once you get along with positive thinking, the good benefits will be endless.One of the awesome benefits of positive thinking is the development of one's resiliency.Being resilient is the unique capability to cope with any form difficulty.Resilience is best exhibited during and after a serious problem.A positive thinker will courageously face the trial and he or she will not be afraid to encounter stress and suffering.He or she will exhaust all the means and resources in order to resolve the troubles at hand.With a healthy mind and body, optimism helps a person to bounce back from adversity after dealing with the challenge.For instance, calamity victims who keep their hopes and faith because of positive thinking are proven to be more resilient than those who weep over the disaster.Furthermore, optimism makes a person awesome by ensuring his health and wellness.Another set of benefits of positive thinking includes a reduced amount of stress, lower rates of depression, improved immunity and less vulnerability to common sickness, and better stress management abilities.With all these beneficial effects, the lifespan of a positive thinker will be longer than those who are living in sheer negativity.Because of being so pessimistic, these people are more prone to cardiovascular ailments and psychological disorders.In order to have an increased physical well being, always think of positive thoughts.Being positive also entails success.Optimism fuels the mind and heart of anybody to continue the journey in pursuing his or her personal goals.Good fortune will also be closer to you if you are attracting good vibes.These benefits of positive thinking will surely give you more energy and more happiness.You will see that as you develop the positivity in mind and heart, you will eventually achieve greater strength and inner power.When you continue to be optimistic, life will definitely smile at you.
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Humidity Measurement
The measurement of pressure dew point in compressed air systems or gas distribution networks has become more important recently.Manufacturers worldwide are getting aware of negative effects of having too much moisture in the air / gas pipes, as it can cause. Corrosion in the pipes.Reduces lifespan of pneumatic parts.Failures in actuators.Contamination of compressed air system in general.Unscheduled production stops.Incalculable additional production costs.Dryers used to remove moisture from gas, are not always performing as they intend to do, mostly caused by a poor maintenance.Humidity measurement acts as a kind of insurance system, monitoring the dryer performance and indicating alarms whenever values are out of valid ranges.As a result it provides. Fast responses to failures in compressed air drying through permanent monitoring of pressure dew point.Increase the lifespan of compressed air system and it components.Make maintenance of the compressed air system more efficient.Ensures stable quality of products through less problems in operation of the system.But humidity measurement is not only restricted to applications in air / gas drying.There are many more processes in industry where a well monitored dew point is crucial for the overall process and the quality of the products.Applications for dew point monitoring. Plastic injection and blow molding.High voltage switch gears and transformers.Spray painting process.Bottle filling.Medical gases.Pipeline drying.Compressed air is used in brake systems and door openers of rail vehicles.It has to be free of any condensate otherwise the brake system and the pneumatic door openers may freeze in winter and corrosion damages in the distribution network and at pneumatic components (cylinders, valves) can occur.For this reason a regular dew point measurement is essential.The humidity sensor provides reliable and long term stable dew point monitoring in industrial applications.The newly developed sensor features improved signal and stability in demanding industrial applications.Drifts caused by temperature changes, dust and aging are eliminated by the electronics providing reliable measurements.Recalibration interval thus could be increased to 2 years.The measured dew point is output via a 4-20 mA signal output.The integrated display shows online measurement values and alarm status.One alarm can be programmed which will activate a relay.Benefits Humidity sensor for low dew point applications down to -80 C.Graphic display, relay output.IP65 casing provides robust protection in rough environment.Very fast response time ensures safe and reliable indication.Can be installed directly into dryers through G 1/2" thread.High accuracy of 2 C dew point.
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Cognitive Aging Due To High Blood Sugar Levels.Today, the most common disease reaching epidemic proportions is raised blood sugar, which is referred to as diabetes.It's one of the fastest rising conditions in the developed world which directly links the body to heart, stroke, mental instability and even fertility problems (in women).Lifestyle and diet adjustments can usually solve this concern, however, when diagnosed, one should try to understand the way the body works.How Healthy Do You Choose To Be?You need to stay positive and focused in achieving your aim of attaining healthy blood sugar levels.Eat in a way that you keep your fasting blood sugar levels between 70 to 85 mg/dl, and at most 70 to 100 mg/dl after eating.To remain in good health, it's essential to maintain a proper glucose balance within a very narrow interval.In such cases, the two hormones insulin and glucagon play important roles in maintaining the balance as the body regulates glucose concentrations.As glucose is regulated with the help of insulin (produced by pancreatic beta cells) in the pancreas, the alpha cells produce glucagon which boosts them.How Soon Would You Like To Lose Your Body To The Aging Process?When we grow older the blood sugar levels begin to rise naturally.Glucose can hamper insulin production which plays a key role in aging process.Our body starts aging the moment when the glucose levels raises than 85 mg/dl.Aging occurs mostly as a function of the passage of high blood glucose over time.Cognitive aging refers to an inevitable consequence of the normal aging process in which a gradual decline in mental capacity is observed.It's important to target and preserve mental ability across the lifespan of human beings.Higher blood sugar levels affect a part of the brain called the "hippocampus" which is critical to memory, learning and other cognitive functions.For improving the cognitive slide that occurs in many of us as we age, it is essential to target a clinically viable approach of improving glucose metabolism.Relationship Between Higher Sugar Levels And Rapid Facial Aging.According to new research, high blood sugar levels drag your body towards aging, making you look older, especially in the advanced stages of life.It affects your appearance as well as your health and moreover, your face starts reflecting the signs of aging first.Diabetics actually look older as the raised glucose concentration in the blood causes proteins to stick together, which further hinders their functioning.The findings revealed that for every 1 mmol/litre increase in blood glucose levels, a diabetic can look about 5 months older than his/her actual age.Many studies show that sugar damages cells.For example; high blood sugar molecules bond with collagen protein in the skin, thereby damaging them, causing age-spots, brown splotches, loss of skin elasticity (i.E.Skin becomes hard & leathery) and premature face wrinkling.This process is termed as glycosylation.It involves attaching sugar molecules to proteins that creates damaged proteins which show tremendous aging effects on the body.Sugar can prove toxic to the body as advanced glycosylation can cause very rapid aging.It's advanced stage makes proteins in our tissues hard and in such cases no anti-aging creams or sera can show positive effect on your skin surface.Anti-Aging Therapy Keeps Your Glucose Levels Under Control & Delays The Onset Of Diabetes.The best anti-aging therapy is good nutrition (and caloric restriction) as it can extend productive and healthy lifespan.You can easily learn to eat in such a way that can keep your glucose levels below 100 mg/dl after a meal.Caloric restriction can help you stave off the normal cognitive decline that comes with age.Eating high sugar foods will eventually make your body less responsive to insulin, so, to sustain healthy metabolic functions, caloric restriction on a high-carb and sweets diet is crucial.It could prevent or delay age-related senility for many years.Ingesting fewer calories strengthens a part of the brain which is involved with aging.Moreover, it helps to stabilize blood glucose counts, maintain cognitive function and preserves youth.
Home and Land Ownership Is Philosophically Arrogant in Many Regards
It is interesting that everyone wishes to grow up and buy a home, and own a piece of property.Indeed, I understand the need to call somewhere home, and I understand why people do this as well.I cannot say I have not been involved in the same pursuits myself, and much like most Americans, I do find that it is important.However, don't you think it is a bit arrogant, philosophically speaking of course, for a human being to say that they own a piece of land? Okay so, let's talk about this for second shall we?The Earth has been around for 5.5 billion years, and it is expected that it will be around for at least 4.5 billion years more, and humans only live approximately less than 100 years.Even long-standing families that own property, property that has been in their families for generations, even so, how many years are we really talking about; 500, 600, 700, or maybe perhaps 1000, although that's doubtful? The reality is that humans don't own the land, they don't own the Earth, it's been here before humans ever existed, and it will be here long after they are gone, or have evolved into something else.Are you beginning to see my point here?Many ancient cultures didn't have the concept of land ownership at all, although we know that up right walking primates, including the human animal, have always been somewhat territorial.Could it be that humans are operating under their old instincts, and reptilian brain format even in our modern day society? The more land which is owned by an individual seems to elevate their status in society.Not just in the United States, but everywhere, which could support my theory in bringing up that last statement.In kingdoms the King or Royal family was considered to own all the land, and they granted various land rights to those who were most obedient to them.In ancient Japanese society the warlords would share the land with the Warriors for their obedience and service.In a few countries it is assumed that the government, or the leadership still owns all the land, but I ask; if you own all the land by birthright supposedly, or purchase the land with a unit of trade that you have earned through your labors or gifted from previous generations - do you still actually own that land?Because when it comes right down to it your limited lifespan would indicate that you are only renting, or borrowing that land, and that in reality you don't know Jack, and therefore "Jack" maybe you need to think outside the box for a moment, and consider this argument from a philosophical standpoint, and consider how radically arrogant the concept of land ownership really is.Indeed I hope you will please consider all this and think on it.
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