Coming from Ankara, Turkey these hairy rabbits were popular pets among French royalty in the 1700s and they are often bread for their immense wool coats.
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This old world can bring sadness
There are people ruled by their madness
The majority of us are brokenhearted
Separated and our loved ones have departed.
The greatest woe a person can feel
Is ridiculously hard, if you don’t take time to kneel
Pondering the events that eventually will come
When you or your loved one
Has a tragedy, a happening, or occurrence of pain
The kind that swiftly transforms what is in your brain
It will wipe your joy and laughter, right out the door
Take with it anything it wants to implore
Woe has it’s own recommendations,
It wants to create some new creations
Regardless of race, creed, culture, or color
It will grab hold, till you feel like you should hollar
You can fight, but without something greater,
Your greatest woe makes you shout louder
It shares nothing and takes it all
Even those memories you’ve been able to recall
The greatest woe comes from some of the doubt and fear
A whole lot of disappointments, a lot of tears
A bundle created and made just for you
It is there, always waiting, to.
So, if you don’t want to feel it
Don’t let it!
Learn to put emotions in their proper place,
Walk around with a smile upon your face
For no reason at all
Those tears will sometimes fall
But that means you are still able, still alive
To recreate your heart and your life.
No sense in letting things dwell
When your heart has the power to heal
To change you from the inside out.
That is what I am talking about!
War With Ourselves, by MwsR
Do you battle anyone who chooses differently than you do?
Is there not anything good that happens to you?
Maybe turn and look real hard at your own self,
Look at the blame you’ve bestowed on everyone else.
Maybe, just maybe, it happened the way it did because of your actions.
Just maybe it was because of your reactions.
The hardest thing can be analyzing
Seeing what’s wrong and start focusing to remove the things that are paralyzing.
Instead of laying blame,
Try to get rid of your own shame.
Nothing can be done until you stop and think
Sometimes things happen in a blink.
Quit talking, gossiping, and stop tearing down
We all have an occasion to wear a frown.
Maybe it’s you, you are the one
Maybe our war is with ourselves, not with someone.
Getting your 40 winks could be more important than you think. “Even just one night of poor sleep can interfere with certain hormones including insulin, cortisol, and ghrelin which subsequently increases hunger, lowers metabolism and promotes fat storage,” says Jacqui Burke, MS, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian and owner of Jacqui Burke Nutrition. “Individuals who get adequate sleep have been shown in studies to lose more fat than those who do not, making it a crucial, yet often overlooked part of any weight loss plan.”
“Including a source of protein with each meal helps to keep you fuller for longer and better control blood sugar to reduce snacking and cravings,” says Burke. “It also increases the amount of calories you burn due to what is called the thermic effect. When you eat protein, roughly 25% of the calories are burned just to break it down, which is significantly higher than that of carbs and fat (5-15% and 0-5%, respectively).” Looking for some inspiration? Sources of protein include lean meat, eggs, beans, nuts, and seeds.
While we’re on the topic of a healthy diet, ensure that you’re stocking up on fiber sources. “Another term for fiber is prebiotics because it feeds the good bacteria in the gut that play a major role in reducing inflammation and promoting weight loss,” says Burke. “Fiber helps to keep you full by regulating several hormones involved in cravings and appetite, including insulin, ghrelin, cholecystokinin, GLP-1, and peptide YY.”
“When pursuing weight loss, the quality of the food is often overlooked and instead individuals may reach for processed foods that advertise to be low-calorie, low-fat, or low-sugar,” says Burke. “However, eating more whole foods, i.e. chicken, fish, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables, can help to control overall calorie intake. The more processed a food is, the more your body is able to actually absorb all of the calories.”
Here’s a simple tip to boost your metabolism. “One of the functions of the thyroid is to regulate how fast or slow your metabolism runs, and focusing on nutrients that support thyroid health can help to make sure everything is running smoothly,” says Burke. “One of the key nutrients needed to support the thyroid is selenium. The easiest way to meet your daily needs of selenium is to eat one Brazil nut per day.”
“Another nutrient needed to support a healthy thyroid is zinc, which is found in protein-containing foods such as fish, Greek yogurt, and chicken,” says Burke. Needless to say, maintaining a healthy and balanced diet will help you give your body what it needs. If you need more information on what to eat, it’s smart to speak to a registered nutritionist.
If you’re hitting the gym, make sure you include strength training in your workouts. For example, you may want to start using free weights or doing exercises such as squats, push-ups, and other core workouts. “Strength training can increase muscle mass, which burns more calories at rest than fat mass,” says Burke.
“Muscle tissue has high energy requirements and therefore, the more lean muscle you have, the more calories or fat you will burn at rest,” explains Liz Wyosnick MS, RDN, a registered dietitian with a Masters in nutrition science and owner of the private practice Equilibrium in Seattle, WA. “Eating and moving to build and maintain lean muscle is the most efficient way to burn fat.”
“During the gaps between meals, your body seeks out energy within fat stores,” says Wyosnick. “To help support this, adopt an eating schedule that promotes discrete eating periods, followed by discrete fasting times. I tend to recommend that people eat every three and a half to four hours in their day; this equates to three to four meals during a 12-hour eating day.”
Choosing the perfect time to work out could help you burn more fat. Research suggests that people burn up to 20% more body fat when they exercise in the morning on an empty stomach. What’s more, the study found that early workouts did not increase participants’ hunger or food consumption later in the day.
Get up and get moving! “It may be obvious—the more you move, the more fat you will burn for energy,” says Wyosnick. “In particular, low- to moderate-intensity activities burn fat stores preferentially for fuel. Look at the parking spot further away, house cleaning tasks, and playing with your kids as fat-burning opportunities.”
Stress may be ruining your weight management. “Reducing your stress levels can help with burning fat,” says Kasey Hageman, MS, RD, LD, owner of LiveinspiRD. “Stress triggers the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, also known as the stress hormone. Research shows that high cortisol levels increase appetite and drive fat storage.”
“High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help with burning fat,” says Hageman. However, while these sessions are impactful, burning fat is all about regular bursts of exercise and maintaining a routine. “The intensity of the workout is not as important as the length and times per week that you perform the exercise.”
Not sure which type of workout suits you? When creating a routine, be sure to mix things up and include a variety of exercise styles so you have a varied plan. “The most ideal situation would be an exercise regimen that includes strength training and aerobic exercise for optimal fat burning results,” says Hageman.
“Probiotics are live micro-organisms that have health benefits when eaten,” explains Hageman. “They are found in fermented foods and supplements. There is some research that suggests probiotics can help with weight loss as gut bacteria plays a major role in weight regulation.” Try including probiotic-rich foods in your daily diet, such as yogurts, kimchi, sauerkraut, and more.
Similarly, you should ensure that you eat foods that are rich in iron and healthy nutrients. “Iron plays a role in helping your body create energy from nutrients. Iron helps carry oxygen to all of the cells in our bodies, including muscles,” says Hageman. “This, in turn, helps our body burn fat.”
Not all carbs are made equal. “Refined carbs are easily digested and convert into sugar in your body quickly,” says Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, founder of Real Nutrition. “If not used for energy, you will store them as fat. So by avoiding them, you avoid this process and therefore burn more fat.”
Of course, you don’t want to avoid eating carbs altogether—simply stick to complex carbs instead. “Stripped of fiber, these simple carbs digest quickly and leave us feeling hungry, causing us to reach for food more often,” says Shapiro. “By exchanging simple carbs for complex carbs, you’ll stay full longer, consume fewer calories, and therefore burn fat.”
Believe it or not, the type of fat you consume is important. Saturated fat, which can be found in fried foods, could lead to weight gain. Research from Uppsala University suggests that consuming too much-saturated fat could activate genes in the fatty tissue, which leads to more fat storage. Why not switch to healthier alternatives?
Feeling peckish? When hunger strikes, you may find yourself reaching for a high-sugar snack, such as chocolate or a candy bar. However, these options aren’t the healthiest way to go. “Eat mostly plants which are high in fibre and nutrients but low in calories, avoid sugar and processed snacks, read food labels and ingredient lists,” says Shapiro.
Lose extra weight. Moving toward a healthy weight helps control blood sugars. Your doctor, a dietitian, and a fitness trainer can get you started on a plan that will work for you.
Check your blood sugar level at least twice a day. Is it in the range advised by your doctor? Also, write it down so you can track your progress and note how food and activity affect your levels.
Get A1c blood tests to find out your average blood sugar for the past 2 to 3 months. Most people with type 2 diabetes should aim for an A1c of 7% or lower. Ask your doctor how often you need to get an A1c test.
Track your carbohydrates. Know how many carbs you’re eating and how often you have them. Managing your carbs can help keep your blood sugar under control. Choose high-fiber carbs, such as green vegetables, fruit, beans, and whole grains.
Control your blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Diabetes makes heart disease more likely, so keep a close eye on your blood pressure and cholesterol. Talk with your doctor about keeping your cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure in check. Take medications as prescribed.
Keep moving. Regular exercise can help you reach or maintain a healthy weight. Exercise also cuts stress and helps control blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Get at least 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise 5 days a week. Try walking, dancing, low-impact aerobics, swimming, tennis, or a stationary bike. Start out more slowly if you aren’t active now. You can break up the 30 minutes — say, by taking a 10-minute walk after every meal. Include strength training and stretching on some days, too.
Catch some ZZZs. When you’re sleep-deprived, you tend to eat more, and you can put on weight, which leads to health problems. People with diabetes who get enough sleep often have healthier eating habits and improved blood sugar levels.
Manage stress. Stress and diabetes don’t mix. Excess stress can elevate blood sugar levels. But you can find relief by sitting quietly for 15 minutes, meditating, or practicing yoga.
See your doctor. Get a complete checkup at least once a year, though you may talk to your doctor more often. At your annual physical, make sure you get a dilated eye exam, blood pressure check, foot exam, and screenings for other complications such as kidney damage, nerve damage, and heart disease.
WebMD Medical Reference Reviewed by Michael Dansinger, MD on February 17, 2019
MRS. BROWNING was born in London, England, in 1809, and she died at Casa Guidi, Florence, June 29, 1861.
Her father, Mr. Barrett, was an English country gentleman. Possessing some means, he helped his daughter to acquire an excellent classical education; and, possessing considerable ability, he became, as she says, her public and her critic.
“Her studies were early directed to the poets of antiquity, and, under the guidance of her blind tutor, Boyle, whose name she always warmly cherished, she mastered the rich treasures of AEschylus. The sublime Grecian possessed for her a charm which was only equaled by the fascination held over her wondering spirit by Shakespeare.” While she was profoundly versed in Greek literature, and intimately acquainted with all the Attic writers in tragedy and comedy, she was thoroughly versed in pure and undefiled English. In her extensive correspondence with contemporaries, she shows a thorough knowledge of English literature, from Chaucer to her own time.
Physically she was very delicate, but nature made up for her fragile frame by giving her a superior mental and spiritual organization. Miss Mitford, her intimate friend, describes her as a “slight, delicate figure, with a shower of dark curls falling on each side of a most expressive face, large tender eyes, richly fringed by dark eyelashes, and a smile like a sunbeam.” Such, in brief, is a description of the attainments and person of the lady who, according to E. C. Stedman, was not only “the greatest female poet that England has produced, but more than this, the most inspired woman so far as known, of all who have composed in ancient or modern tongues or flourished in any land or clime.”
Almost before her childhood had passed, she showed remarkable preferences for the arts, but especially for the poetic art. Some of her poems written before she was fifteen, show strong marks of genius, and are worthy of preservation. Her first publication was an “Essay on Mind, and other Poems.” This, it is said, was written in her seventeenth year. In 1833 appeared her excellent translation of “Prometheus;” 1838, her second volume of original poetry, “The Seraphim, and other poems;” and in 1839, “The Romance of the Page.”
While thus busily engaged in her work, she met with a personal calamity. A blood-vessel burst in her lungs, which forced her to remain at home close confinement for some time. At length her physician ordered that she be removed to a milder climate. In company with friends she went to reside at Torquay. At that place an accident occurred which saddened her life, and gave a deeper hue of thought and feeling to her poetry. Her favorite brother and two friends were taking a pleasure ride on a small vessel when the boat sank, and all on board were drowned. The shock caused a severe sickness, from which she never entirely recovered. It was a year before she was able to be removed to her father’s house in London. For many years she remained in a darkened chamber, and received no visitors except her own family and a few devoted friends. While thus secluded from the outward world, she read extensively the valuable books in almost every language.
In 1844 she came forth from her seclusion in two volumes of “Poems by Elizabeth Barrett.” The melancholy thought showed traces of the sadness of much of her former life.
In 1846, her thirty-seventh year, she was married to Robert Browning, noted English poet. In hopes of finding health, Mr. Browning removed to Italy. His wish was gratified, for under the sunny skies of Florence, his wife found the health which had forsaken her in her native land. In her adopted home she remained till her death.
The revolutionary outbreak in 1848, furnished the theme for her next work. “Casa Guidi Windows” is a poem relating to the impressions that were made upon her mind by the events which she saw from the windows of her house in Florence. It shows great warmth of feeling for the Italians. In 1856 “Aurora Leigh” was published. This is a novel in blank verse, which the poetess declared to be her most mature work. While the poem is full of splendid passages, yet as a whole it is not considered satisfactory. It contains a prodigality of genius, with discordant mixture of material. Notwithstanding the lack of unity, which is so essential for a poem of such magnitude, a large number of critics consider “Aurora Leigh” the chief source of Mrs. Browning’s fame. But perhaps an equal number look upon “Casa Guidi Windows” as “containing her ripest growth and greatest intellectual strength.” Indeed the circumstances under which this poem was written, were such as to call out her best efforts. She was looking from her window, and beholding the Italians struggling for freedom. Being in full sympathy with them, her utterances were in accordance with her heart–they were lavish and unrestrained. In 1860 appeared her last publication, “Poems Before Congress,” which evinced her deep interest in the people of Italy. She died in the following year, and a marble tablet in front of the villa of the Brownings records that in it wrote and died Elizabeth Barrett Browning, who, by he songs, created a golden link between Italy and England, and that in gratitude Florence had erected that memorial. “Last Poems,” published in 1862, contained the literary remains of the priestess of English poetry.
Some of her poems are especially admired. “Cowper’s Grave,” “The Cry of the Children,” “A Child Asleep,” and “He Giveth His Beloved Sleep,” are jewels that shine with the brilliancy of the sun.
Her genius was perhaps as great as that of any poet of her generation, but circumstances retarded its highest possible development. In certain intellectual qualities she was inferior to Tennyson, and the author of `Sordello,’ but in others she was their superior. Be her exact niche, however, what it may, she occupies a favored place in English literature, and is undoubtedly one of the few leading poets of the nineteenth century. Her poetry is that which refines, chastens, and elevates.
Biography by: http://www.2020site.org/poetry/index.html
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