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I’m so appreciative of Communications Director Nassia Bitha at Vitalfield for sending me the Weight Loss Frequencell and all the others she’s sent over the years. 

Weight Loss Cell

The Weight Loss Cell supports your energetic point of view, getting rid of excess weight. Its specific frequencies stimulate the metabolism and fat burning, as well as reduce the feeling of hunger. The 528 Hertz frequency, the so-called Love frequency, is also included in the device: this frequency has incredible proven potential and supports self-love and self-acceptance.

Important note:

The Weight Loss Cell is designed to work complementary to your existing weight loss regime by creating an environment that maximizes the results of your efforts.

Results

I put my Frequencell on my front lower right rib as instructed on Saturday, June 11th. I have been on my journey now for two months and in the last week have had problems getting below 12-13 pounds down. Monday the 13th, I broke the barrier down to 14 pounds. 

If you have sensitive skin like I do you may want to look for a tape for sensitive skin. I did feel some discomfort after 12 hours of wearing the tape provided by Vital Field. 

It’s now July 28th and I’ve now lost 18 pounds. That is a pretty good clip for someone who is not exercising or on a diet. I’ve cut out snaking except for Jello, cut my meals in half, and still eat two pieces of chocolate a day. 

I believe it’s the combination effect that has helped me pass the 14-pound barrier. 

The Frequencell works differently for everyone and not all will see results but the research has shown excellent results. 

You can check out the Vital Fileds site to see the complete collection of Frequencells with detailed information on each. 

Here’s the review on Vital Fields Pollen Frequencell. Which worked beyond belief. 

Pollen Fredquencell

Use discount code LIGHT20 for 20% off any Vital Field product.

Check out the website for information on the research and results behind each Frequencell and about the company. 

Melinda

Trafficking is an unforgivable crime. Many young girls and boys are trafficked from a young age, some are even kidnaped or sold by their families. It must be horrific, heartbreaking, and hard to overcome the emotional toll it takes.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed on July 30 every year, is a holiday set aside for the sensitization of global citizens to the human trafficking pandemic. Human Trafficking involves recruiting, transporting, and possession of human individuals through coercion or other fraudulent means to exploit them for profit. Anyone can be a victim of this heinous act regardless of age or background, and human trafficking is present all over the world.

Human trafficking is a global pandemic that stemmed from the era of slavery and is still very much prevalent today. It can be defined simply as the unlawful act of transporting or coercing people to benefit from their work or service, which is typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. The act is a crime against the person because it violates the victim’s rights of movement through coercion as well as the fact that the victim is being commercially exploited.

Human trafficking particularly targets women and children, and may not always involve the movement of the person from one place to another. And though labor trafficking and sex trafficking are usually treated separately in the general trafficking discourse, one thing that victims of both forms of trafficking have in common is that their trafficking began with a migration to a seemingly better environment. The United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others was adopted in 1949 and came into effect in 1951. The convention was a legal turning point in human trafficking as it was the primary legally binding instrument on the subject.

Please keep your eyes open, especially if in the Healthcare of Law enforcement. If something doesn’t look right, it may not be. Like on television, see if you can connect with the person directly without the others around them knowing. Like holding a sign to see if they need help, or if seeing the person head towards the bathroom by themselves, try to slip them a note that asks for a yes or a no.

I don’t know that these are suggested methods, just the only ones I’ve seen and know it will be hard to get to the person in need of help.

Melinda

Learn more about World Hepatitis Day and how viral hepatitis impacts millions of people worldwide.

World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is recognized annually on July 28th, the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg (1925–2011). Dr. Blumberg discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967, and 2 years later he developed the first hepatitis B vaccine. These achievements culminated in Dr. Blumberg winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1976. Organizations around the world, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and CDC, commemorate WHD to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, which impacts more than 354 million people worldwide. WHD creates an opportunity to educate people about the burden of these infections, CDC’s efforts to combat viral hepatitis around the world, and actions people can take to prevent these infections.

Viral hepatitis — a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E — affects millions of people worldwide, causing both acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) liver disease. Viral hepatitis causes more than one million deaths each year. While deaths from tuberculosis and HIV have been declining, deaths from hepatitis are increasing.

The vision of CDC is to eliminate viral hepatitis in the United States and globally. CDC collaborates with international partners to help countries experiencing high rates of infection to prevent, control, and eliminate viral hepatitis.

Melinda

Reference:

https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/awareness/worldhepday.htm

When many people think of car costs, the first thing that pops into their heads is the purchase price. That’s far from all you’ll have to pay for it, however. You’ll have to put quite a lot of money into maintaining it.

These car expenses add up quickly, especially with older cars. It can often seem like a money sink. Figuring out how to stop wasting money on your car can be difficult. Your car will need some TLC, but you mightn’t want to spend much money on it.

Thankfully, there are more than a few ways you can do so. While you’ll need to put some time into it, it’ll be more than worth the effort. Three particular ways are suggested, as they’re quick and easy ways to look after your car.

How To Stop Wasting Money On Your Car: 3 Top Ways

1. Buy Parts Online

Perhaps the most obvious way to spend less on your car is to buy auto parts online. These will usually be much more affordable than the ones you can get at a mechanic’s. Since they’ll be the exact same parts, there’s no reason not to take this route.

You could save quite a bit of money on this, especially if you’re able to replace any parts yourself. While this approach involves spending a bit of time waiting for parts, the savings are worth the wait.

2. Change The Air Filter Yourself

Your car’s air filter needs to be changed regularly. You could be surprised to hear that focusing on this is one of the better ways to figure out how to stop wasting money on your car. You can do this yourself, with the car owner’s manual showing you how and when to do so.

Buying the air filter online – as recommended above – lets you save a significant amount of money on the fix. Replacing the air filter doesn’t take much time. If you’re good with your hands, it should only take you a few minutes to do so.

3. Shop For Prices

As much as you could DIY many of your car repairs, there comes a point where you’ll need to hire a mechanic to take care of things. Many people simply go to the first mechanic they can think of – or the closest one to them – and stick with that. Doing this costs more than you’d think.

Instead of taking this approach, you should shop around for prices. Depending on the issue at hand – and several other factors – the mechanics mightn’t even need to see your car before giving you a quote. While this could vary when you get there, taking this approach gives you an idea of how much each mechanic costs.

Choosing a more affordable option helps you stop wasting money on your car.

How To Stop Wasting Money On Your Car: Wrapping Up

Figuring out how to stop wasting money on your car is a difficult process. Your car will need some maintenance and attention. Depending on how you go about it, that could prove costly. With each of the above strategies, however, it’s something you won’t need to worry about.

This is a collaborative post.

Melinda

National Schizophrenia Awareness Day on 25 July shines a light on the everyday challenges faced by hundreds of thousands of people living with a diagnosis of schizophrenia in the UK and millions more worldwide. It also looks at how we can tackle some of the stigma and discrimination surrounding this much-misunderstood illness.

in 100 people will experience schizophrenia. In fact, it was a diagnosis of schizophrenia that led to the launch of our charity, which was founded 50 years ago. Much has improved since then, but while attitudes to mental health have changed, the stigma surrounding schizophrenia remains stubbornly high. Some of this is rooted in a lack of understanding of the condition, so we want to tackle this by setting out the signs, symptoms, and outlook for people affected. And the good news is that while people with lived experience tell us about some of the struggles they face, there is also much to celebrate and feel positive about.

What is schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a very complex condition that can affect how a person thinks, feels, and experiences the world around them. Schizophrenia doesn’t mean split personality – the term actually means schizo (to split) and phrene (the mind). While schizophrenia is an official diagnosis, people can often experience very different symptoms. The most common symptoms can include:

• Audio hallucinations (hearing voices)
• Delusions
• Disorganised thinking
• Changes in body language or emotions

• Audio hallucinations (hearing voices)
• Delusions
• Disorganised thinking
• Changes in body language or emotions

If you think you or someone you love has the symptoms of Schizophrenia, see a Psycotrist right away. There are several mental illnesses that mimic certain symptoms of Schizophrenia so your doctor can help decern what the condition may be. Do not go to the general practitioner, they do not have the skills to handle mental illness. I can’t stress this enough. Dealing with a GP can set you back years on getting the right treatment and may cause your illness to get worse. See the right doctor for the illness.

You can read my book review of Hope and Learning Our Journey with Schizophrenia by Linda Snow-Griffin. This book was an eye-opener for me, I thought I knew about Schizophrenia but boy was I wrong.

Melinda

References:

https://www.rethink.org/get-involved/awareness-days-and-events/national-schizophrenia-awareness-day/

In 59 years I’ve learned so much about life and myself. I continue to believe there’s much more to come. Here are some things I would say to my younger self. Keep in mind I came from a trauma-filled childhood which includes, emotional and physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, divorce, and alcoholism. I believe that is the reason for my drug and alcohol abuse.

Learn to have more fun.

Work harder on friendships.

Don’t take advantage of people.

Stand up for what is right, no matter the consensus.

Focus on learning who you are before you get into a serious relationship.

Don’t be afraid to be wrong, own it.

Hug my grandparents more often.

If a person disrespects you once they are liable to do it again. 

Don’t focus on finding forever man, let it happen.

If a relationship is confrontational, you don’t need it. 

Have more long-term goals.

If a boy/man hits you, run in the other direction and never let it happen again.

Be more open-minded.

Seek therapy sooner for childhood trauma.

If you commit, you need to come thru or have a solid reason why you can’t deliver. Take all responsibility seriously.

Don’t gossip and don’t assume you know someone. We all have a past.

Spend more time on school work.

What you dislike in someone else may be the same thing you do. Look inside first.

Learn more from my grandparents about their lives. 

There is a reason for everything, you may not understand it at the time, you may find out later or you may never understand why but there is a reason. Growth.

Don’t drive while drinking or doing drugs.

Look at the reason you drink so much. Was it because I was trying to cope with trauma.

Don’t let infatuation or lust make you think it’s love.

Don’t try to be like someone else, figure out who you are.

Money is not the road to happiness, it’s great but being rich doesn’t mean you’re happy. 

Have more aspirations. as a teen.

Save, Save, Save more money, there’s always something popping up, and be prepared. 

Don’t hold a grudge or hang onto the bad situations in life.

Accept that there are “no should’s” in life. 

Noone but your family owes you anything, and even that has a limit.

Don’t Lie, unless it will crush the person.

Seek out a mentor during high school.

What would you say to your younger self?

Melinda