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My friend, Stacy of Food, Lust, People, Love, has started a new cooking group in which we will be sharing with each other and our readers a new Muffin recipe on the last Monday of each month. When Mom and Pops were living with me I celebrated Muffin Mondays quite often. Pops loved his sweets and Mom would always profess that she wasn't hungry but if you put a muffin in front of her she would eat every drop. I have shared several muffin recipes with you in the past, you can find them here in the Yeast Bread, Sweet Breads and Muffin link of my recipe page. But there can never be too many muffin recipes. They are so versatile. They can be sweet or savory. Can be eaten on their own or as part of a meal. Heck if you stuff them with meat and cheese they can be the meal! I love muffins and I hope you do too. I also hope you enjoy those that we share with you each month. Thanks Stacy for coming up with this fantastic idea. When Stacy first approached us with this idea I shouted out a Hallelujah, because I had a half pint of ground cherries in my fridge that I had gotten from my CSA and I wasn't sure what I was going to do with them. This little project answered that question right away....Muffins.....the great foil for any kind of fruit. Ground cherries are sometimes called husk cherries. They are related to the tomatillo and grow inside papery husks. They are tart and sweet and perfect for muffins, cakes or sweet breads. I have also used them to make sauces to serve with meats and made syrup with them for over pancakes. If you are not familiar with ground cherries look for them the next time you are at the Farmer's Market. The recipe only provides for 6 muffins which is just perfect in this household but you can easily double the recipe if your family is larger or if you want muffins for the freezer to pop out during the week when the morning is too busy for a sit down breakfast. Muffins are a wonderful, portable breakfast that you can hand to your loved ones as they run out the door. #MuffinMonday is a group of muffin loving bakers who get together once a month to bake muffins. You can see all our of lovely muffins by following our Pinterest board. Updated links for all of our past events and more information about Muffin Monday, can be found on our home page. Ground Cherry Muffins 1/4 c. butter, room temperature 1/2 c. sugar plus more for sprinkling 1 egg 1 c. flour 1 t. baking powder 1/4 t. cinnamon pinch of salt 1/4 c. milk 1/2 pint (approx. 1 c.) ground cherries with husks removed Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg and beat well. Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients alternately with half of the milk, beating after each addition. Fold in the ground cherries. Spoon into a 6 cup muffin tin that has been treated with baking spray. Sprinkle each with a pinch of sugar. Bake in a preheated 375* oven for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center of the muffins removes cleanly. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before moving to a cooling rack. Print Recipe Let's see what the others have made for us today! Apricot, Almond, and Toasted Coconut Muffins from Karen's Kitchen Stories Caramel Apple Buttermilk Muffins from Making Miracles Carrot Oat Banana Chunk Muffins from Passion Kneaded Ground Cherry Muffins from A Day in the Life on the Farm Pesto Pine Nut Parmesan Muffins from Food Lust People Love from Sour Cream Peach Muffins with Pecan Streusel from The Spiced Life This post contains affiliate links. Should you buy a product using this link, your price remains the same but I receive a small stipend to help offset the costs of this blog.

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There are six levels of validation in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which promote an environment where people feel accepted and understood. As much as possible, we should use the highest level of validation in any given situation. The first level is about showing interest and being present while the sixth level is radical genuineness. The DBT 6 Levels Of Validation worksheet asks clients to engage in reflection and describe a scenario where validation would be helpful. For each level of validation, they can brainstorm ways to show support to a friend or loved one going through a difficult experience. Kids and teens answering the worksheet can practice articulating their responses, which helps them develop their communication skills and have healthier relationships. Feel free to pair this worksheet with our DBT 6 Levels of Validation handout which serves as a practical resource on the topic. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. References: Kuo, J. R., Fitzpatrick, S., Ip, J., & Uliaszek, A. A. (2022e). The who and what of validation: an experimental examination of validation and invalidation of specific emotions and the moderating effect of emotion dysregulation. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40479-022-00185-x Wu, S., Liu, S., Wu, Y., Huang, L., Liu, T., Kao, K., & Lee, Y. (2023). The efficacy of applying the Interpersonal Effectiveness skills of dialectical behavior therapy into communication skills workshop for clinical nurses. Heliyon, 9(3), e14066. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14066

What Does COPD Look Like Years of smoking cause damage to the lungs and this damage can lead to COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. More than 16 million were diagnosed with COPD in the year 2000 and 2.74 million died. You can get COPD from secondary smoking also. COPD encompasses two things -- chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Plain and simple, if you do not quit smoking, you cannot get better and will most likely die. People with Regrets - COPD a Curable Disease We all have regrets and none more so then those who started smoking at an early age to look "cool." My father started smoking at an early age while he was in the army, but when he saw the damage it was doing to his health, he gave it up. Some 30 years later though, those previous smoking habits would lead to his death. He smoked for 20 years and the damage it did to his lungs remained with him till his death. He would drown in his own bodily fluids and there was nothing anyone could do. My sister, Julie had COPD and she got the disease from her husband who is a heavy smoker and who has refused to give up smoking, even if it means his death. He has smoked all of his life and he has the feeling he is invincible and although he only smokes outside, the life he leads with constantly near death experiences and one heart attack are so dramatic. My sister decided the only way to save her life was with gastric bi-pass surgery. So she did the surgery and lost 100 pounds. She needed a full body cosmetic surgery to remove the excess skin that was sagging, but unlike my father Julie is alive and has recovered completely from COPD with a healthy diet, loss of 100 pounds and a regular exercise program. Julie realizes that unless she keeps up this lifestyle that she will have no chance for survival and the huge desire to live has provided her with incentive enough to change the way she was heading. She also realizes that Don must change or one day she will be burying him, just like we did dad. What is COPD? COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the fourth leading cause of death in the US. According to WHO COPD will be the 3rd leading cause of death by the year 2020 due to the expected increase of people smoking. COPD results in an obstruction of the airways leading to the lungs. As a result, COPD causes severe shortness of breath (dyspnea). COPD is usually a disease that results from years of smoking. This respiratory illness is aggravated by second-hand smoke and environmental toxins like silica and cadmium. This potentially fatal disease shows promising results with the use of a healthy diet and natural supplements. According to AARC.org, "In technical terms, COPD is a slowly progressive disease that is characterized by a decrease in the ability of the lungs to maintain the body's oxygen supply and remove carbon dioxide.[8] As a result of this decrease in lung function, COPD patients alter their lifestyles because they become short of breath after minimal exertion. For example, instead of climbing a flight of stairs COPD patients take the elevator. Physical activities also take longer to complete. Lawn mowing that a COPD patient might have finished in 40 minutes only a year ago may now take an hour to do." Symptoms of COPD According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, "At first, COPD may cause no symptoms or only mild symptoms. As the disease gets worse, symptoms usually become more severe. Common signs and symptoms of COPD include:" An ongoing cough or a cough that produces a lot of mucus (often called "smoker's cough") Shortness of breath, especially with physical activity Wheezing (a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe) Chest tightness You may be susceptible to colds and flu often. In other words, your immune system is shot or not in the best condition. Current COPD Treatments Available Current COPD treatments will include slowing the accelerated decline in lung function; relieving COPD symptoms, such as shortness of breath and cough; improving lung function; decreasing exacerbations; and improving ones quality of life. Your doctor will have you do things such as change your diet, start walking daily and using a bronchodilator. The first thing you will have to do is cease to smoke. As stated above you cannot expect to recover if you do not. In essence a person who refuses to give up smoking is committing suicide. No one expects you to quit all at once, but your life is in danger and you must begin to quit whether slowly or all at once. I knew a woman who fasted every day for 30 days. She was completely cured of smoking by the end of the 30 days. She was convinced that living was much more important than smoking. Diet and Healthy Lifestyle Changes A plant-based diet, like the one Dr. Joel Furhman recommends, is instrumental in helping COPD sufferers recover. The plant-based diet rids the body of foods that create mucus, like milk and cheese. The diet promotes the consumption of organic fruits and vegetables. Many natural hygienists also recommend avoiding animal products, including eggs. Many studies indicate that adding broccoli to the diet greatly improves the symptoms of COPD patients. Omega-3 oils are also beneficial to COPD patients. Omega-3 oils are found in fish oil supplements and in foods like fish, flax seeds and walnuts. "Fatty" fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Natural remedies and a strict diet can improve COPD symptoms. 7 Tips to Avoid Shortness of Breath While Eating: http://copd.about.com/od/livingwithcopd/tp/Shortness-of-Breath---Eati... There was a study done on the use of vitamin E supplementation and found that it protected the lungs and thus prevented and treated COPD. Recommended dosage for vitamin E is 300 to 800 IU/day. Foods that contain vitamin E are: Almonds Apples Broccoli Carrots Kiwi Peanuts Spinach Sunflower Seeds Vegetable and Seed/Nut Oils (sunflower oil, almond oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, etc.) Besides diet, exercise is important. Whether you walk around your block, use an exercise bicycle or jump on a mini-trampoline, it is imperative to move. Natural Herbs and Spices that Treat COPD 1. Vitamin C and Magnesium - Research conducted at the University of Maryland revealed that Vitamin C and Magnesium aid in the treatment of COPD. People with COPD often have low levels of magnesium due to poor nutrition. Magnesium promotes healthy lung function, thereby making it vital for COPD patients. 2. NAC and Calcium AEP - NAC and Calcium AEP are two supplements that are recommended. 3. Carnitine and CQ10 - Research has also revealed that supplements like Carnitine and CQ10 are beneficial for COPD patients, who experienced improved breathing and fewer COPD symptoms. Herbal Treatments for COPD: 1. Olive leaf - Olive leaf is one herb that eases symptoms of COPD. Olive leaf reduces inflammation and aids in the treatment of COPD-related infection. Olive leaf is a natural antibiotic with anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. 2. Serrapeptase - Research suggests that Serrapeptase is also helpful. There are many success stories using this miracle natural enzyme. According to Robert Redfern (www.serrapeptase.info), "Serrapeptase is a naturally occurring, physiological agent with no inhibitory effects on prostaglandins and is devoid of gastrointestinal side effects." 3. Cayenne - Cayenne is used because it has the ability to increase circulation and improve breathing. A recipe for blood clearance: 1 cup of water, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne, 1 tablespoon of apple vinegar and 2 teaspoons of honey. Drink this slowly throughout the day. 4. Other herbs that help ease COPD symptoms include astragalus, enchinacea, ginseng, quercetin, thyme, milk thistle, eucalyptus and lobelia. Nigella Sativa and COPD Nigella sativa has been used to treat COPD satisfactorily and heal lung diseases. One man used some mullein tea with black cumin daily and found this helped him. In my opinion you need to do more than just to drank one cup of tea daily. I have written about my full recommendations in this article: Nigella Sativa and COPD. Medicines Prescribed for COPD Bronchodilators are normally prescribed by doctors to be used through inhalers. Depending on your condition, your doctor will prescribe either long acting (12 hours or more) or short acting bronchodilators (4 - 6 hours). Short term medicines are used as needed when symptoms arise. As your disease progresses and symptoms increase, long term inhalers will be needed more often. Besides bronchodilators your doctor may prescribe inhaled Glucocorticosteroids (Steroids). Steroids will impair the immune system when long term use is prescribed, so avoid this therapy unless absolutely necessary. Olive leaf has been used to treat COPD symptoms satisfactorily avoiding the use of steroids in many cases. Suggested dosage is 21 capsules the first day and 9 capsules each day afterwards, divided in 3 equal parts. (This is dried leaf, not supplements). Antibiotics may also be prescribed if you have acute bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, including sinusitis, acute bronchitis and some types of pneumonia. Flu Vaccines Flu vaccines should be avoided like the bubonic plague. Vaccines have been proven to cause more problems, such as Multiple Sclerosis than benefits every seen. Prolonged use of vaccines have been studied and the results are devastating. Studies show that only 1.5 people out of 100 adults actually prevent the flu using a flu vaccine. Oxygen therapy is another treatment used to help the COPD patient cope with his symptoms of increased breathing problems. As symptoms increase continual use of oxygen may be necessary. This therapy is given thorough nasal prongs or a mask. Surgery Surgery is used in some severe COPD cases. COPD treatments may include the removal of an infected lung, but is used as a last resort. Surgery is mainly used for people suffering with emphysema. Before you get to this point in your disease, please attempt the natural remedies to cure and or treat your symptoms. Once your COPD gets to the advanced stages, natural cures will not help. In Conclusion COPD is a life threatening disease and early detection and healing is imperative. It is estimated that 30 million people in the US have COPD, but only 16 million have been diagnosed. Many have emotional avoidance and attributing these symptoms to simply having a cold or a flu. If you have any of the symptoms listed above, plan to see a doctor at your earliest convenience. Resources: AARC Thorax Natural Society

Hey guys, I'll be helping out our regular Rookie reviewer, Kollin, from now on! We decided to share duties, I'll be doing even numbered episodes and he'll be doing odd! Tonight's episode sees Nolan coming head-to-head against his former mentor after he becomes a fugitive and Lucy gets to learn a few street cop tricks to get inside the mind of a criminal from her TO. Plus, Lopez and West have to deal with a tricky shooting case that may not be as easily solved as it looks. "The Hawke" was written by Fredrick Kotto and directed by Timothy Busfield. THE HAWKE LEAVES THE NEST The primary focus of this episode is on Jeremy Hawke (Shawn Christian), Nolan and Bradford's former training officer. Well, Nolan in the classroom, as Hawke was one of his teachers and a mentor, and Bradford out on the field. Over the years, Nolan has kept in touch with Hawke, nurturing a friendship with him that generally consists of beers and platitudes about their lives. That's how we begin this week, with Nolan meeting Hawke for a few drinks as he unloads about his downward spiral. Unaware of the true extent of Hawke's instability, Nolan doesn't think much of it when he rejects his invitation to crash on his couch in preference of a dingy motel room. Until the next day when a follow-up to a 911 call warrants worry. Turns out, Hawke went home and found his wife (soon to be ex-wife as she filed for divorce) cuddled up to someone new and lost his mind. He whipped out his gun, threatened her date and forced him to leave the house in underwear before taking off. Given Hawke's once esteemed position in the police force, his wife, Megan (played by Joelle Carter, who I've loved fiercely since Justified), felt hesitant about the call she placed and tried to brush it off. Lopez and West weren't willing to let simply let things go and thus the bulk of the episode surrounds the team trying to track down Hawke. Hawke is a former cop, so he knows their playbook and is consistently a step ahead, that, coupled with him kidnapping his own son, and things become even trickier. Though, eventually Bradford and Nolan are able to get the drop on him after a series of car chases, and a public mall confrontation, they decide to duke things out in a hand-to-hand fight because...men. It's Chen and Bishop who actually come in with pepper spray to get things done. "You were supposed to arrest him, not get in a brawl." I wish I cared more about Hawke's storyline but frankly, it's one I've seen a thousand times with far more likable characters in the role. This week's episode fell flat for me. The moments I truly enjoyed were more about the relationships between the core characters than the stories themselves. SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD Lopez and West are assigned a call about a gunshot. When they arrive at the hospital they discover a maligned father (Aaron D. Spears) verbally berating his son (played by All American's Spence Moore II) for his stupidity over getting caught up in a "bad crowd", thus winding up the victim of a supposed drive-by. Except, things aren't as clear-cut as the patients would want us to believe. The bullet wound doesn't match with a long-distance shot and West deduces that the son actually tried to kill his father but they got into a scuffle and the gun misfired. Once his boyfriend comes to the hospital to confront his abusive dad about the way he's been treated, it makes sense. He's gay and his father clearly resents him for it. West has some... interesting choice of words for the kid. Look, he shouldn't have tried to shoot him, obviously, and I understand that his father's actions don't excuse his own but I still thought West was a little bit harsh. Or at least he could have offered to help him find an outlet, a therapist, someone he could talk to about all this. I mean I know he could wind up going to jail, to trial, etc. but I tend to think there is some sympathy for a young gay teen who is being bullied at home and gets pushed to a breaking point. D.E.A.R. In addition to the two central storylines, there are some loose ends that involve Nolan and Bishop following up on a potential homicide and discovering an older man who actually did a citizen's arrest and has the murderer in the trunk of his car. And Chen and Bradford getting a search warrant in the home of an active drug addict/seller. Bradford revels in the chance to teach her his tactic for handling most everything in the cop world. D.E.A.R. as in dear, as in Deception, Elusive, Access, and Repulsive. He demonstrates how each of these correlate to potential hiding spots in his apartment. Poor Lucy gets saddled with Repulsive of course, and has to glove up and search a giant box of sex toys and the toilet for drugs. Don't worry though, Lucy gets her shot at revenge at the end of the episode by swiping Bradford's money clip and leaving high and dry at the bar. EXTRAS Performer of the Week: Mercedes Mason as Captain Zoe Anderson. Mason hasn't been given much to do yet which is a shame because she's a great actress. This week she finally got better material and I loved her scenes with Joelle Carter. Plus, we actually got to learn something about her past relationships. Rookie of the Week: Chen. I loved the fact she stole Bradford's money clip, using his own system against him. It's about time she got him back for the amount of tough love he shows her. Best Scene: Chen stealing the money clip! It was a cute scene and I can't help but enjoy the two of them together, especially his proud smile at the end after he realized what she'd done. Brooklyn 99 Reference: Not exactly a reference for real but couldn't help drawing comparisons between the "Hawke" and B99's "Vulture". 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