FIRST ENGLISH SPECIAL EDITION - ONLINE DIGITAL - SEPTEMBER 2022 Believing people are not imprisoned, for they have already been justified and will not come into judgment. Page 9 Page 5 PagePage182Page 12 Page 15
Susan A. Primo, OD, MPH, FAAO
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are not good for the body and not good for your
You’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes – or you’ve had the diagnosis for a while now – or your doctor keeps changing or adding medications because you just can’t seem to get it under control. These are common scenarios, and whether you are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for a long time, there’s a lot of information to take in!
Diabetes is a chronic and often lifetime condition that can be gotten under control, but it takes effort and aThere’s no question thatfocus.healthylifestyleisnecessary, including proper dietary choices and exercise to con trol blood sugar. blood sugar or Theselotsthat fluctuates can causeoneofchangesinyourbody.significantfluctuations
youWeenoughatventingThesealderkeeptold you to stop smoking,Your doctor has likely alsoeyes.yourbloodpressureuncontrol,andgetanannudilatedeyeexam.areallaimedatpreseriousproblemsorleastdetectingthemearlytobetreated.alsoknowthatthelongerhavediabetes,themoreUnstable blood sugar or one that fluctuates can cause lots of changes in your body. These fluctuationssignificantarenotgoodforthebody.
It can make you a bit more nearsighted as your sugar levels go up or more farsighted as the sugar goes down.
Like the rest of the body, di abetes can affect your eyes and vision in a few ways.
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As your blood sugar fluctuates, diabetes can cause blurry vision and even change your eyeglass prescription.
As your blood sugar fluctuates, diabetes can cause blurry vision and even change your eyeglass prescription.
ACCURATE PRESCRIPTIONSVISION
We don’t want to prescribe glasses only to have the pre scription change a few weeks later.
Research also shows that elevated A1c levels or unstable blood sugars can contribute to vascular changes in the retina, causing fragile blood
SIGNS OF POSSIBLE EYE DAMAGE
You may notice in your eye exam that we ask you to know your A1c because it’s a sign of your blood sugar levels over time. The goal is to have stable A1c levels with minimal fluctuation. We ask for a couple of reasons.
you are at risk for some seri ous complications.
We want an accurate mea surement for your eyeglass or contact lens prescription.
If we think the prescription will fluctuate, we may ask you to come back for another visit when your blood sugar is better controlled.
You may notice in your eye exam that we ask you to know your A1c because it’s a sign of your blood sugar levels over time. The goal is to have stable A1c levels with minimal fluctuation.
We want an accurate measurement for your eyeglass or contact lens prescription. We don’t want to prescribe glasses only to have the prescription change a few weeks later. If you do recommendationsyourglaucoma,developfolloweyedoctor’swithtreatmentandfollow-up.
We will all get cataracts if we live long enough, but cata racts from diabetes can be more advanced. Follow your
CATARACTS CAN ALSO EARLIERDEVELOPIFYOU DIABETESUNCONTROLLEDHAVE
eye doctor’s recommendations for follow-up and discuss the potential for surgery when the time comes.
GLAUCOMA HAS ALSO BEEN SHOWN TO BE AT A HIGHER RATE IN PEOPLE WITH DIABETES
If you do develop glaucoma, follow your eye doctor’s rec ommendations with treatment and follow-up. ◙
These findings should be prevented at all costs, but if they do occur, it’s best to catch them early so that we can stop or control them before permanent damage occurs.
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These are both signs of what’s called diabetic retinopathy or diabetic macular edema.
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Just because you have diabe tes doesn’t mean you will get glaucoma, but the key is to have that annual comprehen sive eye exam, making sure your eye pressure is mea sured at each visit.
vessels to leak or even causing new ones to grow.
Some do not talk about the topic so as not to generate conflict, others because they think that “the watermelons will settle down on the carriage
I will go through some steps on how you can start this dia logue and avoid future con flicts.
Hever FinancialWilsonAdvisorSpecialist
Money can be a big stressor, but you can alleviate stress if you discuss finances with your partner early on.
Many relationships start with great prospects that they can evolve to the next level. However, many couples do not pay enough attention to a very important aspect. I'm referring to money.
Moneyfloor”.can be a big stressor, but you can alleviate stress if you discuss finances with your partner early on.
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Be open with each other (nonjudgmental) about your situ ations. How you got to this point and how long it will take you to pay off your debt and/or meet savings goals to help ensure you are aware and avoid problems in the fu ture.
When I say this it’s, so you don't want to do this integra tion in the first week of dating. However, later, noticing that the relationship is more solid.
For a couple to be more com mitted and complicit with each other, the best option is to join the accounts.
opportunity to gath er information such as credit scores. Sit down together and share this information.
For this reason, it is necessary to simply clarify everything that relates to finances. Card debts, mortgages, car pay ments, application subscrip Taketions.the
Of course, I'm talking about couples who have been in a relationship for a while.
For a couple to be more committed and complicit with each other, the best option is to join the accounts.
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Each of the individuals has a particular financial life. Therefore, knowing the amount of income and expenses that each one already has is the first step in finding a common denominator.
Understand that when it comes to money, honesty is the key to a healthy relation ship.
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SECOND STEP IS TO JOIN ACCOUNTS:THE
Each of the individuals has a particular financial life. Therefore, knowing the amount of income and expenses that each one already has is the first step in finding a common denominator.
FIRST STEP IS TO DISCUSS FINANCES:
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Discussing goals is essential for the couple's financial solidification. When discussing consider current and future responsibilities.
goals,
tegrate the income and ex penses of both is defined.
Some will feel safe doing this debt combination only after marriage. This can even be done; however, it is neces sary to do the first step (said above) before the marriage.
THIRD STEP IS TO PLAN GOALS:
However, if the couple is a Christian, ask for God's blessing, because in addition to enjoying the riches on earth, they will accumulate treasures in Heaven.
to update the pro cess. But don't forget to cel ebrate every achievement, however small. ◙
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future responsibilities.
It's important to ask yourself how much financial auton omy you want to keep and how much you want to share.
Elaborated detailed, clear, and attainable goals. Finan cial success will be inevitable.
The more details, the more it activates brain chemicals (se rotonin, dopamine, among others) giving a feeling that it is possible to achieve the goals set.
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However, if the couple is a Christian, ask for God's bless ing, because in addition to enjoying the riches on earth,
they will accumulate trea sures in Heaven.
Discussing goals is essential for the couple's financial so lidification. When discussing goals, consider current and
The answers should be ob jective for each question, but with a lot of detail.
Grab a pen and paper and make a list including ques tions
In some cases, to better maintain control, they may consider keeping accounts separate. Discuss this as a couple, with a single goal.
to have chil dren? If yes... How many? Are we going to send it to a pri vate school?
Regularly discuss an approach to finance honestly. Make sure both of you are aware of any changes in your financial Takesituation.time
Regularly discuss an approach to finance honestly. Make sure both of you are aware of any changes in your financial situation. HeverFinancialWilsonAdvisor Specialist (Licensed NY, NJ, MD, TX. and FL) E-mail: Phone:Website:infopbs.usa@gmail.comwww.pbsfinancials.com9177737822 CONTINUING FROM PAGE 8 8 A Newspaper for All Nations!7
The Lord Jesus left a model for us, showing what hap pens when we suffer unde servedly.
Christ had His flesh, His body, brutally killed (crucifixion), but His Spirit became alive. This explains to us that Jesus' body remained three days in the tomb, but that His Spirit was quickened so that he could go to Sheol.
In 1 Peter 3:18-19 we read, “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the un just, that he might bring you to God; dead, yea, in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which he also went and preached to the spirits in prison.”
Norbert Lieth
THE PROCLAMATION OF VICTORY BY JESUS
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Jesus had no sin, He suffered not for His sins, but for our sins (verse 18a).
Believing people are not imprisoned, for they have already been justified and will not come into judgment.
Peter continues in verse 20: "Who once were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few people, only eight, were saved through the water."
The Lord was on both sides of the kingdom of death, first in paradise with the criminal of the cross (Luke 23.43) and with the spirits imprisoned in WeSheol.do not read that the Gospel was proclaimed to imprisoned spirits; the text simply says that there was a procla Butmation.what?
In the prison of Sheol are those who did not believe in antiquity, while the ark was being built.
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At the moment of His death, Jesus had exclaimed: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit!” (Luke 23:46).
GRACE NOAH'SINDAY
Christ had His flesh, His body, brutally killed (crucifixion), but His Spirit became alive (verse 18c).
They are in "Abraham's bosom", a Jewish expression for "happiness" and even "para dise".
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This explains to us that Jesus' body remained three days in the tomb, but that His Spirit was quickened so that he could go to Sheol.
JESUS HAD NO SIN, HE DID NOT SUFFER FOR HIS SINS, BUT FOR OUR SINS
thisandSheolThe Hebrew word means“abyss”thecorrespondingGreekwordisHades.IntheNewTestamentwordisneverusedinapositivesense.
The Hebrew word Sheol means “abyss” and the cor responding Greek word is Hades. In the New Testament this word is never used in a positive sense.
Thus, the Spirit of the Lord was quickened immediately after His death.
At the moment of His death, Jesus had exclaimed: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit!” (Luke 23:46).
).
It is found, without exception, relating only to unbelievers and there is no indication that believing people would also remain there, so it is clearly stated that He “preached to the spirits in prison, which at one time were disobedient” (see Luke 16:22-23 ; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6).
Second Peter 2:4 and Jude 6 clearly show that the angels in the abyss remain bound for judgment and Luke 16 speaks of the rich man re
Jesus Christ was the Just One treated unjustly to thereby bring unjust sinners to God (verse 18b).
So, according to Luke 16, Abraham was not with poor Lazarus in Hades, but far away. The rich man's suffer ing soul saw him “afar off”, for there was “a great impassable between themchasm” (verses 23 and 26).
meant an extra day of grace, special preaching,andaninvitationtorepent.
Each day of work on the ark meant an extra day of grace, special preaching, and an in vitation to ThewereFinally, only eight peoplerepent.savedfromtheFlood.restperishedinthejudgment because they refused to Allbelieve.ofthis takes on a spiritual lesson for our time. ◙ of work on the ark
Norbert Lieth
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RevelationFurthermore, 20:11-15pointstothefinaljudgment,whenthedeadwillbebroughtupfromtherealmofthedeadtobeofficially judged on the final day. Each day
God could also have judged people differently and saved Noah in another way.
Who is the Leader of Evangelicals in the world: JESUS, THE CHRIST OF GOD. He doesn't want to be known through pictures; he wants to be known through the Faith in His heart.
Instead, the Lord demonstrat ed His long-suffering, further granting a period of grace that lasted as long as the ark was being prepared.
person around, but
never truly alone. Your body hosts trillions of microorganisms, most of them part of your gut microbiome. The microbiome isn’t connected to the body like your heart, brain, and kidneys, but it’s just as important to your health.
You may be
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Some studies suggest eficialments,certain probiotic supplethatwhicharelive,benmicrobes,maylower
The gut and heart health. Research shows that gut bacteria play a role in regulating blood pressure.
There’s so much buzz about the gut microbiome it may seem that experts are sure about exactly what type and how many beneficial bacteria should live in it, but that’s not Onetrue.thing
Gut microbes also help control blood sugar levels and inflammation, which are both linked to cardiovascular dis
ly as part of a 2,000-calorie eating called prebiotics areCertain types of fiberplan.particularly helpful to gut microbes.
MATTERSDIVERSITY
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Theease.care and feeding of gut microbes. Eating a variety of
You can find them in highhelpsA diversity ofgus,tomatoes,peanuts,foods including almonds,plantwalnuts,artichokes,bananas,asparaberries,garlic,onion,beneficialintestinalmicrobespromoteshealthandprevents dysbiosis,animbalancelinkedtohealthconditionsincludingoverweight,bloodpressure,type2diabetes,Inflammatoryboweldiseaseandirritablebowelsyndrome
Aim for 28 grams of fiber dai
down, fiber that you can’t di Thisgest. produces vitamins, pre vents infection, reduces in flammation, and protects the lining of your gut, among oth er benefits.
is for certain: A di versity of beneficial intestinal microbes promotes health and helps prevents dysbiosis, an imbalance linked to health conditions including over weight, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, Inflammato ry bowel disease (IBD) and ir ritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
plant foods that provide fi ber, also called fermentable carbohydrate, is the best way to support your gut microbi Researchome.
shows that more varied food choices within a plant-based plan, lead to a more varied gut bacteria.
blood pressure a little, espe cially in people with higher blood pressure to start.
Certain types of fiber called prebiotics are particularly helpful to gut microbes
While food is a major contrib utor to the makeup and func tion of your gut microbiome,
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Probiotics are also available as dietary supplements. Con sume adequate amounts of probiotic foods or supple ments on a regular basis for the best results.
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Foods rich in probiotics are also good for you gut. They supply live microbes (usually bacteria) that have health benefits -- provided you get enough of them.
Foods rich in probiotics are also good for you gut. They supply live microbes (usually bacteria) that have health benefits
to your doctor or phar macist about the medications you take and how they may affect your gut health. ◙ FROM PAGE 13
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chicory, legumes, oats, bar ley, soybeans, walnuts, and whole They’regrains.also added to pack aged foods, including yogurt, beverages, and cereal bars, and are available as dietary supplements.
Yogurt, for example, yogurt with live active cultures is a probiotic food.
Life has value, even if some of your dreams fall apart.
Daniel Lima
I wondered what I would say to 28-year-old Daniel. I must be honest and admit
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ago, my brother gave me a picture of me at 28 years old. I was not surprised, as I immediately recognized myself in the photo.
However, in the same week I turned 64 and recognized my self as a white-haired gentle man. My surprise was just comparing the two photos.
self happy when I can share something of value with the younger ones. I hope the ac cumulated mileage results in Awisdom.fewdays
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I wondered what I would say to 28-year-old Daniel. I must be honest and admit that I don't know if 28-year-old Daniel would listen to 64-year-old Daniel.
lived in alignment with him is very worthwhile. Even those moments of pain become a storehouse of comfort to be shared (2 Corinthians 1:3-7).
the lives touched, these will multiply, will bless others and, without knowing it, you can generate an entire spiritual lineage (2 Timothy 2.2).
Even at that time, I was suffering from the fatal disease of knowing too much. How ever, I couldn't resist and, in case he hears me, I thought I'd give him some tips:
Your most impactful accom plishments will be the relationships you've built. Many victories can be overwhelming, but what will really stay are the lives you touch, the people we bless.
Life is hard. Some of your dreams will never come true. Dreams will be interrupted by your own foolish choices.
Life has value, even if some of your dreams fall apart. Pre cisely because you have a sovereign God, every moment
However, they are not blessings from fairy tales, where
People will not respect you for your own promotion and those who accuse you with bad intentions or falsehoods will not be convinced by your Restarguments. intheLord, the righteous Judge, and allow him to reveal the truth about him (good or bad!) (2 Timothy 4:8).
Your most accomplishmentsimpactfulwillbetherelationshipsyou'vebuilt.
Life is hard. Some of your dreams will never come true. Dreams will be inter rupted by your own foolish Others,choices.for other people's actions against you. Some will still be tragic acts seemingly without an intentional agent.
that I don't know if 28-yearold Daniel would listen to 64-year-old Daniel.
In fact, some accomplish ments will be forgotten, gen erating little or no lasting im However,pact.
Love and enjoy your children, even during pain. Children are a blessing (Psalm 112:2).
Your own reputation is not that important, don't worry so much about defending it.
Your integrity is critical: seek to live a life consistent with what you believe in.
However, in each of these moments, our sovereign God will accompany you (Psalm 23:4).
Many times, you will be tempted to use “shortcuts”, to take steps that seem smart but will be liars.
Don't give up what you be lieve in, even if it seems to bring advantages. For even if it brings advantages, its own soul will be defiled (1 Peter 3:16).
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As human beings, we seek to understand what the purpose of our life is, why we were born and what the meaning of existence is.
God,
I don't say your greatest treasure, for I believe that position has to be reserved for your relationship with God and, perhaps, secondly, for the person you will become in OnlyChrist. inthis way will you be
Keep seeking God, keep dedi cating yourself to Him. Do not Fordeviate! itis
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in Him, and only in Him, that you will find your purpose and meaning in life (Philippians 3.12-14).
there are only joys. Children are blessings because they challenge us, enchant us, disappoint us, make us proud, but also shame.
Learn to love your children as human beings who, like you, are “glorious ruins”.
At times they reflect the glory of God and at other times they show the marks of the Lovefall.
I don't know if 28-year-old Daniel would listen to this ad vice, especially because many of them are the result of years of walking, of mistakes and successes and, especially, of knowing the wonderful grace of our Lord Jesus.
for God, that's where you will find yourself.
My prayer is that you, at 28, 64 or any other age, can en joy an intimate and meaning ful relationship with Jesus. ◙
Keep
Love and enjoy your spouse. This relationship will be one of your greatest trea sures. Your relationship with your spouse will be central to your life.
able to truly love spouse, from his/her walk and con tinuous transformation into Christlikeness ( Ephesians Keep5.25-26).looking
Love and enjoy your spouse. This relationship will be one of your greatest treasures. Your relationship with your spouse will be central to your life. looking for that's where you will find
Daniel Lima
Your integrity is critical: seek to live a life consistent with what you believe in.
them and enjoy life with them in times of glory and pain (Isaiah 57:15).
HOW IMPORTANT IS CHILD HEALTH?
WHAT IS CHILD HEALTH?
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Child and Youth Health is ensured by a multidisci plinary team whose mission is to provide advanced level care with safety and com petence to healthy or sick children/young people at a crucial stage of the life cycle, which comprises the period between birth and 18 years old.
The lack of movement in childhood can cause exces sive weight gain, in addition to generating various motor, cognitive and social disor ders.
Health Organization (WHO,According to the World
to be attacked by childhood diseases that cause symptoms such as fever, body aches, lack of appe tite and indisposition.
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Child Health: 5 essential care for a healthy routine:
According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 1995), in 2025 the number of overweight and obese children and adolescents could reach 75 million.
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WHY IS NECESSARYIT TO TAKE CARE HEALTH?CHILDHOODOF
Ensure up-to-date vaccinations. Ensure oral health. Offer balanced and nutritious food. Encourage play and physical activity. Maintain medical follow-up and routine exams.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF HEALTH?CHILDHOOD
As the immune system of the little ones is in devel opment and still does not know how to deal with some viruses and bacteria, it is common for the body
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