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• Throughout the world, daily battles are fought by many people that are unseen and are not broadcasted on television. In the U.S alone there are 56.7 million people that live with some type of physical or mental disability which affects their everyday life. Social media networks has created the ability to connect with others in a whole new way, however, while there has been continuous progression of mobile communication, social networking is currently missing the ability for these true heroes and models of inspiration who are dealing with a daily battle to stand out and show their journey to the world, until now...
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hI have found an amazing website that is creating an app called Journey. The app is to help one another spread awareness about different types of diseases, cancers, addictions, wounded warriors, and a lot more. If you would be interested in joining a long with me and signing up for their beta testing you can go to PostYourJourney.com #TeamJourney 
er spread awareness about different types of diseases, cancers, addictions, wounded warriors, and a lot more. If you would be interested in joining a long with me and signing up for their beta testing you can go to PostYourJourney.com #TeamJourney 

Thyroid info.

What is the thyroid?

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the throat. This gland plays a very important role in controlling the body's metabolism. It does this by producing thyroid hormones, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), substances that travel through the blood to every part of the body. These thyroid hormones tell the cells in the body how fast to use energy and produce proteins. The thyroid gland also makes calcitonin, a hormone that helps to regulate calcium levels in the blood by inhibiting the breakdown (reabsorption) of bone and increasing calcium elimination from the kidneys.

The body has an elaborate feedback system to control the amount of T4 and T3 in the 

blood. When blood levels of the hormones decrease, the hypothalamus releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone, which in turn causes the pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and secrete T4 (primarily) and T3. When the system is functioning normally, thyroid production turns on and off to maintain relatively stable levels of thyroid hormones.

Inside the thyroid, most of the T4 is stored bound to a protein called thyroglobulin. When the need arises, the thyroid gland produces more T4 and/or releases some of what is stored. In the blood, most T4 and T3 are bound to a protein called thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) and are relatively inactive. The small amounts that are unbound, called free T4 or free T3, are the active forms of the hormone. T4 is converted to T3 in the liver and other tissues. T3 is primarily responsible for controlling the rate of body functions.

Thyroid diseases are primarily conditions that affect the amount of thyroid hormones being produced. The American Thyroid Association estimates that 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, and approximately 60% of 

those with thyroid disease do not know it. Women are more likely than men to have thyroid problems, with 1 in 8 developing a thyroid disorder during her life. The following is a list of the more common thyroid disorders.

Diseases that present as abnormal thyroid function:

• Hypothyroidism: too little thyroid hormone; slowing of body functions; symptoms include weight gain, dry skin, constipation, cold intolerance, puffy skin, hair loss, fatigue, and menstrual irregularity in women. Severe untreated hypothyroidism, called myxedema, can lead to heart failure, seizures, and coma. In children, hypothyroidism can stunt growth and delay sexual development. Specific types of hypothyroidism include: 
  • Congenital hypothyroidism: this condition affects infants from birth; it is caused by inadequate thyroid hormone and is most commonly due to a thyroid gland that is missing, only partially developed, or located in an abnormal part of the body. The rest of the cases are due to a normal-sized or enlarged thyroid that does not function properly 
  • or produce sufficient thyroid hormone. Left untreated, this condition can cause delays in physical and intellectual 
  • development. Hypothyroidism testing is performed in the United States as part of newborn blood screening programs since early detection and treatment can minimize long-term damage.
  • Hashimoto thyroiditis: the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States; it is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the immune response targets the thyroid, causing inflammation and damage and the production of autoantibodies. With Hashimoto thyroiditis, however, the thyroid produces low amounts of thyroid hormone. 
  • Iodine deficiency: lack of this element (as iodide) diminishes the ability of the thyroid gland to make enough thyroid hormone. T4 has four iodides and T3 has three. Iodide is present throughout the environment, but most iodide is in sea water and seaweed. People who live in countries with little access to the sea often have iodide 
  • deficiency unless their sources of food are supplemented with iodide. Fortunately, iodide is used to fight bacterial growth in many foods (such as iodized salt) and is also in many dietary supplements.
• Hyperthyroidism: too much thyroid hormone; sometimes called "overactive thyroid;" acceleration of body functions; symptoms include increased heart rate, anxiety, weight loss, difficulty sleeping, tremors in the hands, weakness, and sometimes diarrhea. There may be puffiness around the eyes, dryness, irritation, and, in some cases, bulging of the eyes. The affected person may experience light sensitivity and visual disturbances. Because the eyes may not move normally, the person may appear to be staring. Specific types of hyperthyroidism include: 
  • Graves disease: the most common cause of hyperthyroidism; it is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the affected person's immune system produces antibodies that act like TSH, stimulating the thyroid to produce excessive amounts of thyroid hormone.
  • Thyroid tumor: a small benign tumor may become insensitive to the negative feedback of low TSH and continue to produce excess thyroid hormone.
  • Abnormal thyroid stimulation: a tumor of the cells that produce TSH can result in excess thyroid hormone production. Also, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), the hormone that supports the growth of the fetus in pregnancy, can act like TSH and sometimes produce hyperthyroidism in pregnant women, especially if their hCG levels are very high.
• Goiter: a visible enlargement of the thyroid gland; in the past, this condition was relatively common and was due to iodine deficiency but, with iodine supplementation of food, the incidence of dietary-related goiters has declined significantly in the U.S. In other parts of the world, however, iodine-related goiters are still common and represent the most common cause of hypothyroidism in some countries. Goiters may compress vital structures of the neck, including the trachea and esophagus. This compression can make it difficult to breathe and swallow. Any of the diseases listed above can cause goiters. A rare cause is thyroid hormone resistance syndrome, in which a mutation in the thyroid hormone receptor decreases thyroid hormone function.
• Thyroiditis: an inflammation of the thyroid gland; it may be associated with either hypo- or hyperthyroidism. It may be painful, feeling like a sore throat, or painless. Thyroiditis may be due to an autoimmune disorder (especially Hashimoto thyroiditis), an infection, exposure to a chemical that is toxic to the thyroid, or due to an unknown cause (idiopathic). Depending on the cause, it can be acute but transient or chronic.

Diseases that present as thyroid tumors:

• Thyroid nodule: a small lump on the thyroid gland that may be solid or a fluid-filled cyst; these nodules are common and the overwhelming majority of them are harmless. Occasionally, however, thyroid nodules can be cancerous and need to be treated.
• Thyroid cancer: thyroid cancer is fairly common and its incidence has been increasing over the past few decades. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 63,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2014, making it the 8th most common type of cancer and the fastest growing type. There are four main types of thyroid cancers: 
  • Papillary thyroid cancer—about 80% of thyroid cancer cases are papillary. This type affects more women than men and is more common in younger people. 
  • Follicular thyroid cancer—about 15% of thyroid cancers are follicular, a more aggressive type of cancer that tends to occur in older women. 
  • Anaplastic thyroid cancer, also found in older women, accounts for about 2% of thyroid cancers and tends to be both aggressive and difficult to treat. 
  • Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC)—accounts for 3% of thyroid cancers and is malignant; it can spread beyond the thyroid and be difficult to treat if it is not discovered early. MTC produces excess calcitonin and may be found alone or linked with other endocrine cancers in a syndrome called multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome. The cells that make calcitonin are different from the cells that make thyroid hormone. These may grow in number, resulting in a disorder called C-cell hyperplasia. This is a benign condition that also produces excess calcitonin; it may or may not progress to become medullary thyroid cancer.
  • Lymphoma, a tumor composed of lymphocytes (the cells that produce immunity from bacteria and viruses), can also occur in the thyroid.

Free to be me

I've been in the beauty business for over 20+ years! It took 2 hrs to get ready for work in a 5 star spa & salon & since I've been retired now for 5 years from that industry I feel free to be me. Women dress for other women. Men dress because they have to (because, let's be honest, men like necked) And truly, it doesn't matter how U look as long as your comfortable with your self. First lesson; be comfortable over fashion unless your a supermodel & get paid to look perfect. Second lesson; know thy self: if u know u are a good person and love your self than others will be attracted to u. Third lesson; if u know someone that doesn't like you, avoid them at all cost. Why waste your time on what they think or say about you? Life is to short to care about what people think or say. Your not going to have everyone be your fan. Most of the time they are jealous of you anyway. To make themselves feel better they make fun of others to make them look superior! And appear to be perfect which is impossible, unless your airbrushed.  Who wants to waste there time on people like that. If someone doesn't like me, it's because they don't truly know me. And if there not willing to take the time to know me then BUU BY....SEE YA WOULDN'T WANT TO BE YA.  I say wear the swimsuit! Stop shaving your legs & pits, and u will find a true friend for life. Otherwise, I don't need nor want them in my life. I've got stuff to do that REALLY WILL AND HAS helped people. I don't have time for faultfinding of my little belly hanging out, or my hair is messy, OR my leg hair is showing & growing .........................I'M FREE TO BE ME ✌️

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Learning to Follow the Spirit of God

As I continue on my journey of the creation of Wendy Christine Esthetics Skincare, I often wonder.... Am I following the path of my true destiny? 

@JoyceMeyer: Instead of saying, “Lord I don’t know how I am going to do this,” say, “Lord, I can’t wait to see how you do this.” -Joyce

Learning to Follow the Spirit of God

by Joyce Meyer

I spent years doing life my own way, not really following God. At the time I thought it would make me happy to do everything I wanted to do. But the fact is I was miserable.

You see, if we’re not following God’s plan for our life, we’re never going to feel peace or joy on the inside. You may have some fun, but I’ve learned that having fun and having joy are two different things―and I would much rather have joy on the inside of me.

Fun is based on what you’re doing in the moment. You can go to the mall with your credit card and spend a bunch of money, and you might even enjoy doing it, but then when you get back home, the fun is over and you’ve lost your joy.

See, the enemy will tempt us to have a little fun, but after we do the very thing he tempted us to do, he’ll accuse us of doing the wrong thing.

Fun is expensive; joy is free. Joy is based on your relationship with Jesus Christ. When we do what His Word tells us to do, then we have the peace and joy that comes from being close to Him.

Finding Your Pathway to Joy

Romans 8:1-2 says, “Therefore, [there is] now no condemnation (no adjudging guilty of wrong) for those who are in Christ Jesus, who live [and] walk not after the dictates of the flesh, but after the dictates of the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life [which is] in Christ Jesus [the law of our new being] has freed me from the law of sin and of death.”

If we want to have and enjoy the freedom that Jesus died to give us, then we need to learn how to follow the Spirit of God.

One of the ways you can tell if you’re following the flesh instead of the Spirit is that you have no peace and you’re struggling. If you’re thinking about doing something and you have no peace about it, just don’t do it.

For example, you may have a deep desire to get married. But if you’ve gotten yourself into a relationship based on the flesh and you’re convincing yourself you’ve got to get married because this could be your only chance, all you’re doing is setting yourself up for a lifetime of misery.

Here’s the thing: If your mind is troubled and you have that uneasy feeling that says, I don’t know about this, don’t do it!

Very often we try to reason ourselves into something we don’t have any peace about in the first place. In the example above, the reasoning would go something like this: “Well, I can’t think of anything wrong with him. He’s a believer. He’s got a good job. He’s handsome. He’s nice to me.”But no matter how nice he is, if you don’t have peace about getting married, you’re better off being by yourself.

This same principle is true whatever your situation may be, whether it’s about accepting a job offer, choosing a church, deciding where to live, establishing healthy boundaries in relationships…and the list could go on. Always make it your goal to follow the wisdom and peace of God.

It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

Life can be so fast-paced, and it’s easy to make mistakes when you’re in a hurry. Sometimes we need to slow ourselves down so we can discern between the desires of the flesh and the desires of the Spirit.

What should you do when you realize that you’ve made a mistake?

First of all, you don’t ever have to be ashamed to back out of doing something you thought was God once you realize it’s not. You can simply say, “I’ve made a mistake,” and move on. We all miss God at certain times of our lives. Actually, that’s one of the ways we learn how to hear from God correctly. Sometimes you will need to step out and try something to find out whether or not it’s really God.

Remember, when you follow His leading, you’re going to have peace and joy, not guilt and condemnation. In Christ, we are free from sin and can have abundant life, full of joy and peace. We just have to follow His lead.

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