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Question: Is it OK to drink a pint of Gerolsteiner mineral water a day?It’s significantly less than a bottle. I guess conceivably if you're also drinking a lot of milk, or eating a lot of cheese, or supplementing with calcium, or taking bone meal powder, I guess you can get too much calcium. I wouldn’t really worry about it from 1 pint. I do think that the main concern with carbonated beverages of any type is that you have too much acid running over your teeth a lot. So, I think it's wise to drink this in a way that tends to bypass your teeth. You can do it more effectively if you use a straw, but I think you can manipulate the bottle in your mouth to kind of pour it beyond your teeth, which I think is a good thing to do. Probably the best thing that you can do for that is before you brush your teeth, make sure that you swish with water or baking soda.  If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, a private discussion group, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/masterpass/ and use the code QANDA to get 10% off the membership for life. For the remainder of 2020, I will be working full-time on finishing my Vitamins and Minerals 101 book, while reserving a portion of my time for consulting clients. You can pre-order my book at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/book. You can sign up for a consultation at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/consultations  DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice.

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Chris Barakat at his website https://schoolofgainz.com/ and on Instagram @christopher.barakat Chris Barakat is from Long Island, NY. He started competing in Natural Bodybuilding in 2011 at 19 years old. Chris studied Athletic Training (BS - ATC) at Stony Brook University and went to the University of Tampa for his MS in Exercise & Nutritional Science where he got involved in exercise science research in the Human Performance Lab Chris founded Competitive Breed LLC in 2015 (Coaching Services for Physique Athletes) and the School of Gainz in 2019 (Educational Platform, Coaching Services for all demographics, Content & Products, etc.). Chris has been teaching as an Adjunct at the University of Tampa since 2017. In this episode, we talk about body recomposition in maintenance and surplus stages, strategically meeting your daily macros, working out vs. following a workout program, physiological and psychological benefits to diet breaks and refeeds, the 3500 calorie rule, and much more! "Even if you've been training for 3 to 5+ years, there may be a couple of variables that you're not maximizing. You could be leaving potential on the table for recomposition to be the outcome." Chris Barakat Top Takeaways: Basics for body recomposition Chris’s formula for setting up your macros Two ways to approach post workout nutrition How to structure your resistance training program to optimize your workouts Daily caloric intake vs. weekly caloric intake Today’s Questions: What exactly is your definition of body recomposition? What are some characteristics or pre-reqs for someone to be able to efficiently recomp vs. those that would do better with a dedicated phase (or phases) in a surplus? What’s your formula for setting up clients' macros? What’s your philosophy on pre and post workout nutrition?  What’s your take on metabolic flexibility? What are the benefits of having a solid post workout meal? How do you go about structuring an effective training plan for the gym? Do you implement diet breaks and refeeds with your clients?  What would your general recommendations be for someone who's going through a body recomposition or fat loss phase for implementing refeeds? And diet breaks? Do you feel diet break benefits are more psychological versus physiological? Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Rachel gives a brief background on guest Chris Barakat @christopher.barakat [2:00] Rachel introduces guest Chris Barakat to the listeners @christopher.barakat [2:30] All things body recomp! Chris dives into how he pursued his passion in nutritional science  [4:30] Question: What exactly is your definition of body recomposition? [7:00] What would be some of the characteristics of someone that comes to you or someone that you would see has the best potential to recomp versus those that might not? [10:00] Question: What are some characteristics or pre-reqs for someone to be able to efficiently recomp vs those that would do better with a dedicated phase or phases in a surplus? [12:30] Question: What’s your formula for setting up clients' macros? [13:00] Mifflin St. George Formula [15:30] Question: What’s your philosophy on pre and post workout nutrition? [24:00] Question: What’s your take on metabolic flexibility?  [27:30] Question: What are the benefits of having a solid post workout meal? [30:00] Question: How do you go about structuring an effective training plan for the gym? [41:30] Question: Do you implement diet breaks and refeeds with your clients? What would your general recommendations be for someone who's going through a body composition or fat loss phase and may be implementing refeeds and diet breaks? [41:30] Episode 45: The Science of Body Recomposition with Dr. Bill Campbell [45:30] What is the 3500 calorie rule? [49:00] Question: Do you feel diet break benefits are more psychological versus physiological? [56:30] Question: Is there anything that you've changed your mind about in the last year and why? [58:30] Question: Is there anything that you've personally been implementing, in the last month or so, whether it's nutrition wise, mindset, lifestyle, anything at all that you've found to make a difference in your day to day practices? [1:01:00] Question: Do you want to share anything that you have on the horizon coming up for you? [1:03:30] You can find Chris primarily on his instagram @christopher.barakat or his website https://schoolofgainz.com [1:04:00] The Ultimate Guide to Body Recomposition [1:04:00] Thank you for listening to another episode with Rachel! And as always if you’re enjoying the show please screenshot it and tag @rachelgregory.cns in your IG stories! [1:04:30] If you need more information from shownotes check out www.metflexlife.com --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

Question: Is the sugar in Life Extension Enhanced Zinc Acetate lozenges a problem?In that kind of protocol attuned to the progress of the potential cold, I find no alternative is more effective than the zinc acetate lozenges. And so, therefore, I'm willing to consume 40 or 60 grams of sugar for like 1 day or 2 days and then have it taper off granted— I might have a totally different attitude if I had diabetes. But from a cost-benefit analysis, I don't think consuming 40 grams of sugar once for a healthy person is going to cause any permanent damage. It's not the ideal thing, but the problem is that all the alternative zinc lozenges have generally involved factors that decrease the zinc ionization in the mouth.References: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/podcast/2016/12/26/zinc-definitely-fights-colds-youre-probably-using-wrong-kind https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/covid-19/treatment-of-covid-19-with-high-dose-zinc-4-cases  If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, a private discussion group, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/masterpass/ and use the code QANDA to get 10% off the membership for life.  For the remainder of 2020, I will be working full-time on finishing my Vitamins and Minerals 101 book, while reserving a portion of my time for consulting clients. You can pre-order my book at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/book. You can sign up for a consultation at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/consultations  DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice.

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Brendan Ruh at his website scmedicinals.com and santacruzpaleo.com on Instagram @santacruzmedicinals and @santacruzpaleo_. Brendan Ruh is the founder of Santa Cruz Medicinals and Santa Cruz Paleo. While studying Medical Anthropology at UC Santa Cruz, he came across ancestral health and wellness and started to eat a Paleo/Keto diet. He then got into the cannabis industry working in a lab at one of the top cannabis extraction companies. While working in the lab, he started to research CBD and the studies on CBD and other cannabinoids. He realized that CBD works wonders but only in effective doses.  While researching CBD brands to use, he found that no brands offered the doses needed at an affordable cost. This led him to create Santa Cruz Medicinals to provide a high-quality, direct to consumer solution for CBD. After founding Santa Cruz Medicinals he is taking the same business principles of high quality products and an ingredient first mentality into Santa Cruz Paleo to provide amazing keto and paleo snacks, functional foods, and supplements. If you want to check out any of the Santa Cruz Medicinals Products you can use the code METFLEXLIFE for 15% off your order at scmedicinals.com. In this episode, we dive into all the basics surrounding CBD, understanding how to start with CBD products, how to find quality CBD, the difference between CBD and THC, using CBD to help with anxiety, sleep, stress, and more! "Curing something is going to require multiple angles of attacking it through nutrition, sleep, movement, and supplementation." Brendan Ruh Top Takeaways: How to find quality CBD A quick equation to use to figure out CBD dosage for yourself Facts and myths behind sativa and indica strains Two risky elements to look out for in CBD Benefits of adding CBD to your coffee  Today’s Questions: What is CBD? What is the difference between CBD and THC? What do you look for if you're looking for quality CBD products? What types are best? Does the dosing differ from person to person? If you don't feel anything, is it still working? Can you explain what the endocannabinoid system is? Does CBD have anti-inflammatory properties? Will it show up on a job drug screening test? Can you take too much CBD? Vitamins, minerals, and/or herbal supplements known to improve CBD function?  I've read that CBD helps with IBS. Is this true? Is it good to cycle CBD? Have you heard about anyone getting really bad headaches from taking CBD? Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Rachel gives an overview of today’s episode: All Things CBD [1:00] A quick overview of today’s episode and questions asked [1:30] If you want to check out any of the Santa Cruz Medicinals Products you can use the code METFLEXLIFE for 15% off your order! [2:00] If you’re enjoying the show, the best way to help grow it is to leave a review on itunes podcast app or take a screenshot of the episode and tag @rachelgregory.cns if you share to your instagram stories [2:30] If you would like to watch the guest episodes check out Rachel’s YouTube Channel [3:00] Rachel introduces Brendan Ruh @santacruzmedicinals to the listeners!  [4:30] Question: What is CBD?  [7:00] Question: What is the difference between CBD and THC? [7:30] The Entourage Effect [9:00] Question: What do you look for if you're looking for quality CBD products? What types are best? [10:00] Cannabidiol Reduces the Anxiety Induced by Simulated Public Speaking in Treatment-Naïve Social Phobia Patients [11:30] Question: Does the dosing differ from person to person?  [12:00] A systematic review of cannabidiol dosing in clinical populations [12:30] A simple equation to use to figure out how much CBD dosage to start with [13:30] Question: If you don't feel anything, is it still working? [16:30] Question: Can you explain what the endocannabinoid system is? [16:30] CB1 Receptors and CB2 Receptors [17:30] Sativa vs. Indica [18:30] What is a terpene wheel? [20:30] Question: Does CBD have anti inflammatory properties? [20:30] Cannabinoids as novel anti-inflammatory drugs [24:00] Question: Will it show up on a job drug screening test?  [24:30] H.R.3884 - Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019 [26:00] Proposition 64 [26:30] Heavy Metals and Pesticides in CBD [27:30] Question: Can you take too much CBD?  [29:30] Adaptogenic Mushrooms [30:00] Question: Vitamins, minerals, and/or herbal supplements known to improve CBD function? [32:30] Deep Sleep Formula [34:30] Question: I've read CBD helps with IBS. Is this true?  [35:00] Cannabinoids as novel anti-inflammatory drugs [36:30] Question: Is it helpful for adrenal fatigue? [39:30] Question: Is it good to cycle CBD? [40:30] Question: Have you heard about anyone getting really bad headaches from taking CBD? [44:30] Question: What is something that you've changed your mind about in the last year? And why? [47:00] Question: Is there anything you've personally been experimenting with? Or implemented lately in your own nutrition, fitness lifestyle that you've noticed benefits from? [49:00] Where to start with Santa Cruz Medicinals! [51:00] What is CBG? [51:30] Launching Santa Cruz Paleo! [54:30] You can find Brendan at @santacruzmedicinals and @santacruzpaleo_ [55:00] If you want to check out any of the Santa Cruz Medicinals Products you can use the code METFLEXLIFE for 15% off your order! --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

Mobile Part B VS. Home Health Contracting What do you think will work for you – Mobile Medicare Part B or Home Health contracting? Bert De Vera discuss the difference between a Mobile Medicare Part B practice vs. Home Health Contracting. He shares what are the Pros and Cons in terms of barrier of entry, speed of execution, billing, and referral source. In this episode: 02:50 – What are the two different settings of Mobile Medicare Part B? 08:55 – Question: Can we do mobile practice with private insurance? 10:05 – How do I do a business under Mobile Medicare part B to where I have other therapists working for me? 16:55 – Mobile Medicare Part B vs. Home Health Contracting. 17:15 – Barrier for Entry. 20:45 – Speed of Execution (How fast can you execute based on those barriers?) 22:15 – Billing (How do you bill?) 25:00 – Referral Source (How do you get patients?) 30:40 – Question: What is the billable paid Mobile Part B vs. the $75-80 per visit? 33:15 – Question: Do the PTA and COTA need Medicare number to be in the Medicare part B? 34:05 – Question: Are your employees 1099? 43:50 – Question: If they have a number in existence when they’re hired (working with a company prior) do you just add them under your “umbrella” for your company? 46:39 – Question: What EMR or software do you use? 48:45 – An important tip from Bert about learning a new EMR or software. 50:50 – Question: Is the Medicare number different or the same with the NPI number? 53:05 – Why did Bert apply for Medicare Part B? 54:50 – Question: If you hire a contract PRN therapist, do they need to have a Medicare number for the agency you are contracting with? 56:00 – Question: If you see a patient under Med B, do you need to ask patient to pay the 20% for co-pay? Watch Bert’s FREE 4-Video Series – www.rehabpreneur.com/mikechua You can call or text Bert directly at 972-649-9909 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/althealthcareers/message

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Caroline Ofensteing at her website https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com, and on Instagram @carolineofenstein_tcm Caroline is a lifelong athlete and as of 2020, officially an IFBB Bikini Pro. She has been a nutrition and fitness coach since 2016 and currently works as an online coach for athletes and lifestyle clients with the Tailored Coaching Method.  In this episode, we talk about how to start your bodybuilding journey from scratch, mental accountability gains from hiring a coach, balancing cardio based training and resistance training, importance of investing in mindset practices to achieve optimal health and much more! "The more extreme your goal is, the more extreme your sacrifices are going to be, and the more extreme changes you're going to have to make." Caroline Ofenstein Top Takeaways: How to incorporate a primer phase when starting a diet  Caroline’s tips on how to have your next diet be your last diet Strategies on pivoting from cardio based training to resistance training as a beginner Top workouts to focus on if you’re short on time Reasons optimal health requires healthy mental and physical habits Today’s Questions: What are your thoughts on women embracing a building phase and why might it be necessary to be able to create their ‘best physique’? Where can I start if I'm interested in bodybuilding? What is one takeaway from your first bodybuilding show compared to your most recent one? What are the best ways to build and or maintain muscle over 50 years old for a female in menopause? I'm low on time, what are some of the top exercises females should do every day? Do supplements help, especially if you have low androgens? After having a baby, what are the most effective exercises to help rebuild your core? Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Rachel introduces Caroline Ofenstein @carolineofenstein_tcm to the listeners [1:00] If you’re interested in getting questions answered by one of MetFlex and Chill guests please follow Rachel on instagram @rachelgregory.cns where she posts a question box every week in her story!  You can also email your questions to Rachel@metflexlife.com  [2:30] Rachel introduces Caroline Ofenstein @carolineofenstein_tcm to the listeners [3:00] Caroline dives into her history of how she got into nutrition, experimented with Paleo and Crossfit and overall how she got to where she currently is today with the @tailoredcoachingmethod [10:30] Transition from crossfit to bodybuilding and bikini competition  [12:00] Question: What are your thoughts on women embracing a building phase and why might it be necessary to be able to create their ‘best physique’? [20:30] Importance of periodization nutrition and training and what that looks for gen pop clients [28:00] Question: Where can I start if I'm interested in bodybuilding? [28:30] Bikini Competition Crash Course Blog and Muscle Growth For The Female Lifter Blog  [30:30] Question: What is one takeaway from your first bodybuilding show compared to your most recent one? [33:00] Question: Do you have any type of routine that you follow, you know, on a daily basis to get you into the right mindset? Mindset Timer [36:00] Question: What are the best ways to build and or maintain muscle over 50 years old for a female in menopause? [39:30] Question: I'm low on time, what are some of the top exercises females should do every day? [42:00] Question: Do supplements help, especially if you have low androgens? [45:30] Caroline’s tips on creatine and why it might be advantageous, especially for women who are looking to build muscle [46:00] Muscle Growth For The Female Lifter [48:00] Question: After having a baby, what are the most effective exercises to help rebuild your core? [48:30] Pelvic Floor Health [49:30] Episode 32: Building An Anti-Fragile Core: The Secret To Sexy AND Functional Abs [51:00] Question: What’s something you have changed your mind about in the past year or so and why? [53:00] Question: Is there anything that you've been maybe implementing, like in your own routine lately? Whether it's nutrition, fitness mindset, anything like that, that you've noticed benefits from like within the last few months, few weeks? [56:00] Stephanie Buttermore on youtube Concept of body checking [57:00] You can find Caroline on instagram @carolineofenstein_tcm and her website  https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com [58:00] Thanks for listening to another episode! The best way to spread the word about the material the podcast puts out is to share with your friends or anyone you think will enjoy! Take a screenshot of the episode and tag Rachel  @Rachelgregory.cns in your stories. Visit Metflexlife.com for any programs, blogs or other podcasts etc.   [58:30] If you would like to leave a review on itunes that would be great and will also help grow the show. Thank you, and see you next time! --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Dr. Stephen Hussey at his website https://www.resourceyourhealth.com/, on Instagram @ drstephenhussey, On Facebook @ Dr. Stephen Hussey DC, MS and Twitter @ Dr. Stephen Hussey Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner. He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. He is a health coach, speaker, and the author of two books on health; The Health Evolution: Why Understanding Evolution is the Key to Vibrant Health and The Heart: Our Most Medically Misunderstood Organ. Dr. Hussey guides clients from around the world back to health by using the latest research and health attaining strategies. In his down time he likes to be outdoors, playing sports, reading, writing, and spending time with his wife and their pets. In this episode, we chat all about heart health, misconceptions surrounding heart attacks, how to realistically reduce toxins in your life, stress management, and more! "Ultimately, I think that health can be defined as the ability of your body to adapt to a new situation, and then return to homeostasis." Dr. Stephen Hussey   Top Takeaways: Dr. Hussey’s explanation of metabolic heart attacks Heart attacks can be caused by these three imbalances in the body Benefits of cholesterol  Three tips to reduce your risk of atherosclerosis Today’s Questions: What does a “heart healthy diet” actually consist of, in your opinion, versus what the government might be slapping on cereal boxes? I feel great eating tons of animal protein and low carb. But now my cholesterol is high. My doctor is worried. Should I worry?  Should you worry about high LDL, if you have low triglycerides, and high HDL, and big fluffy particles? Is inflammation the primary cause of heart disease? And is all inflammation bad? What are the top three things that you would focus on besides diet? Is caffeine bad for your heart? For example, does the increase in heart rate harm the heart? My Apple Watch gives an HRV. But I don't know what a good number is? Why does it vary? Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Rachel introduces guest Dr. Stephen Hussey @drstephenhussey [0:30] Rachel gives a brief summary of today’s episode surrounding the main topic- Heart Health! [1:30] Shout out to our sponsor NOW Foods for guest episodes for the month of October! [2:00] If you want to check out NOW Foods Click HERE! Use the code METFLEXLIFENOW10 for $10 off a $40 purchase [3:00] Rachel introduces guest Dr. Stephen Hussey @drstephenhussey to the listeners [3:30] Stephen gives a brief bio of his background and research primarily around heart health [6:30] Rachel and Dr. Hussey found a common ground-Metabolic Flexibility! [6:00] What is a Metabolic Heart Attack? And what causes it to happen? [15:30] Question: What does a “heart healthy diet” actually consist of, in your opinion, versus what the government might be slapping on cereal boxes? [22:30] Low Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet in Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease [25:00] Why striving to lower your cholesterol might not be the best choice in general [30:30] Prognostic value of cardiovascular disease status: the Leiden 85-plus study Lothian birth cohort studies [33:00] Question: I feel great eating tons of animal protein and low carb. But now my cholesterol is high. My doctor is worried. Should I worry?  [39:30] Question: Should you worry about high LDL, if you have low triglycerides, and high HDL, and big fluffy particles? [40:00] Does LDL Particle Size Really Matter? [44:30] Question: Is inflammation the primary cause of heart disease? And is all inflammation bad? [49:30] What is endotoxemia? Misconceptions around what can cause atherosclerosis [51:00] Question: What are the top three things that you would focus on besides diet? [55:30] Question: Is caffeine bad for your heart? For example, does the increase in heart rate harm the heart? [59:00] Question: My Apple Watch gives an HRV. But I don't know what a good number is? Why does it vary? [1:02:30] Listeners can find Dr. Stephen Hussey at https://www.resourceyourhealth.com/ The Health Evolution  [1:03:00] Instagram @drstephenhussey, Twitter @Dr. Stephen Hussey and Facebook @Dr. Stephen Hussey DC, MS [1:04:00] Thanks for listening to another MetFlex and Chill episode! The best way to grow the show if you’re enjoying it is to take a screenshot of the episode, share it on social media and tag me @rachelgregory.cns :)  [1:04:30] If you have any questions please feel free to message me on instagram @rachelgregory.cns or email me rachel@metflexlife.com and If you want to check out NOW Foods Click HERE! Use the code METFLEXLIFENOW10 for $10 off a $40 purchase  --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

Dive Into How to Use HelloNote As Your EMR Software With Steve Glukh Are you still looking for the EMR that will fit your business needs? Look no further! HelloNote might be what you are looking for. In this episode: 01:20 – “Quit sharing your dreams with people who are sleeping on you.” 06:10 – Introduction of Steve Glukh (CEO of HelloNote). 11:20 – Surround yourself with people who support your dream. – Steve 12:00 – Is HelloNote for you? 13:00 – Feedbacks and comments from users are all taken into consideration to improve HelloNote. 14:25 – Learn to delegate and trust the system. – Dr. Mike 19:40 – Dr. Mike stresses the importance of having a small (mastermind) group or an accountability partner. 20:20 – Question: Is there like a certified partner program for virtual assistants, practice managers, etc. who would be interested in assisting providers with implementing/maintaining HelloNote? 21:15 – What happens after signing up for HelloNote? 27:00 – Why HelloNote? 30:20 – From sign up until you get comfortable with the system – HelloNote personnel is there for you to answer your questions. 34:45 – Learn to invest in yourself. – Dr. Mike 36:30 – Steve shares a glimpse of HelloNote’s functionality. 52:50 – The term “perfect” should not be part of your business. – Steve 55:20 – Progress over perfection. – Dr. Mike 59:55 – Tough times don’t last, tough people do. 1:00:20 – Always remember the word F.A.S.T. You can reach Steve Glukh through www.hellonote.com Email hello@hellonote.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/althealthcareers/message

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Danny at Fat Fueled Family and on Instagram @DannyVega.MS Native of Miami, Florida, Danny is the co-host of the Fat Fueled Family podcast with his wife Maura Vega. Danny received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University and his Master’s of Science in Human Performance from the University of Florida.  With their podcast and the Fat Fueled Family blog, Danny and his wife Maura hope to spread their love for nutrition and fitness to other families who have the same goals of raising their kids to thrive and setting them up for a lifetime of success. In this episode we dive deep into building muscle, how to match your training goals to your diet, the importance of investing in a coach, perfecting your form in the gym to maximize results and more! "You have to standardize the stimulus. If you don't, why would you add weight. If you're not really doing the prescribed amount of reps perfectly now, then why would you add weight?" Danny Vega Todays Questions:   In terms of building muscle: Where should I start? How much lifting and how much cardio? What are types of progressive overload to build muscle? How often do you need to switch up a lifting routine so that you don't plateau? Is there a reasonable amount of fat gain while trying to build muscle? How do you build significant muscle on a low carb diet? What's a good post workout meal if you're following a keto diet? I have adrenal fatigue, and I've read that it's better to exercise before noon, for cortisol levels. Any truth behind that? What is one thing that you've changed your mind about in the past year? Why?     Top Takeaways: Danny’s recommended ‘cardio base’ to pair with building muscle The importance of committing to a fitness program/coach versus program hopping How to ensure your workouts are balanced to avoid injury Tips on post workout meals to reap maximum muscle building benefits  Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Rachel introduces Danny Vega @dannyvega.ms back to the show! Danny first appeared on the show early on if you’re interested check out Episode 1: Raising MetFlex Kids, Dual Fuel, & Keto Carnivore with Danny and Maura Vega  [1:30] Shout out to our sponsor NOW Foods for the month of October!  [2:00] Rachel’s NOW Foods must haves! Especially now that Puppy Lilo has arrived ;) [3:30] Using adaptogens to help alleviate stress [5:00] If you want to check out NOW Foods Click HERE! Use the code METFLEXLIFENOW10 for $10 off a $40 purchase [6:00] Welcome back! Rachel introduces Danny Vega @dannyvega.ms to the listeners [7:00] Danny gives a brief bio about himself and how he transformed his passion into a career [8:30] Suzanne Venker [11:00] Question: In terms of building muscle: Where should I start? How much lifting and how much cardio? [14:30] Episode 56: Clearing Up The Cardio Confusion: Implementing Cardio for Fat Loss, Performance, and Overall Health [16:00] Question: What are types of progressive overload to build muscle? [24:30] Film yourself! It’s important to see your form and your body position to ensure you are doing the exercises correctly [26:00] Question: How often do you need to switch up a lifting routine so that you don't plateau? [28:00] Brett Contreras book [30:30] “Principles are few, methods are many” [36:00] Question: Is there a reasonable amount of fat gain while trying to build muscle? [47:30] Tara Garrison: “Muscles are calorie absorbers”  [49:00] Question: How do you build significant muscle on a low carb diet? [55:30] Question: What's a good post workout meal if you're following a keto diet? [56:00] Eat to Evolve [54:30] What is the anabolic window? [1:01:00] Question: I have adrenal fatigue, and I've read that it's better to exercise before noon, for cortisol levels. Any truth behind that? [1:05:30] Question: What is one thing that you've changed your mind about in the past year? Why? [1:08:00] You can find Danny on instagram @dannyvega.ms or on their website www.fatfueled.family [1:09:00] Thanks for listening to another MetFlex and Chill episode! If you have any questions please feel free to message me on instagram @rachelgregory.cns or email me rachel@metflexlife.com and If you want to check out NOW Foods Click HERE! Use the code METFLEXLIFENOW10 for $10 off a $40 purchase Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

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To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Dr. Paul Saladino at his websites www.heartandsoilsupplements.com and www.thecarnivorecodebook.com, on Instagram @carnivoremd and twitter @carnivoremd. Dr. Paul Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmune issues, chronic inflammation, and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable.    He is the host of the popular Fundamental Health podcast and the author of the bestselling book, The Carnivore Code. Dr. Saladino is board certified as a Physician Nutrition Specialist and in psychiatry and completed residency at the University of Washington.  He lives in Austin, TX and can frequently be found exploring wild places when he is not writing, researching, or working with clients.  In this episode, we talk about how to successfully approach the carnivore diet, how to reincorporate carbs after long term strict carnivore, the value of honey, the plant toxicity spectrum and much more! "We want to be metabolically flexible. We want to have the ability to metabolize fats and glucose. When you find a sweet spot with carbohydrate cycling, that is what you achieve." Dr. Paul Saladino Top Takeaways: Common misconceptions around fiber Limiting linoleic acids in your diet starts with these types of oils Top five foods to avoid high in linoleic acid Top five foods to consume high in stearic acid Dr. Saladino’s recommendation on fish oil  Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Rachel gives a brief bio of today’s guest Dr. Paul Saladino @carnivoremd  [0:30] This episode includes how to successfully approach the carnivore diet and how to re-incorporate carbs back into your diet after being carnivore [1:00] Shout out to our sponsor NOW Foods for the month of October! [2:00] Rachel’s NOW Foods must haves! [3:30] If you want to check out NOW Foods Click HERE! Use the code METFLEXLIFENOW10 for $10 off a $40 purchase [4:00] Rachel introduces guest Dr. Paul Saladino to the listeners [4:30] Dr. Saladino breaks down his medical background along with his passion for exploring the world and nature [6:30] Known also as the ‘Carnivore Doctor’ [7:30] A quick summary of Dr. Saladino’s five tiers of how to approach the carnivore diet  [7:30] The Carnivore Code [17:00] Breakdown of common misconceptions around fiber  [21:00] Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms [25:00] Question: Do you think carnivore works as well for women as it does for men? And can it cause hormone issues? [26:30] Fundamental Health [31:00] Dr. Saladino’s view on metabolic flexibility-specifically going from one side of the spectrum (strict carnivore or keto)  [34:30] Question: Do you really eat honey? A deepdive into reintroducing this carbohydrate! [43:30] Question: What are your thoughts on pork rinds health wise? [45:30] Linoleic acid and why it makes you fat [52:00] Question: What are the top five foods high in linoleic acid versus stearic acid? The ones that you want to avoid for linoleic acid and top five, you'd want to start consuming more of for stearic acid.  [55:00] Question: Is fish oil necessary when eating nose to tail?  [57:30] Question: Do you include fish in your diet at all? [1:00:30] Question: What’s your take on loose stools on carnivore and how to reintroduce veggies if one doesn't want to be a carnivore forever? [1:02:30] Question: Is there a spectrum for toxic to least toxic plants? [1:03:00] The Carnivore Code [1:04:00] Question: What is something that you've changed your mind about in the last year? And why? [1:07:00] If you’re curious about Dr. Saladino’s work check out his website www.heartandsoilsupplements.com and on Instagram @carnivoremd [1:07:00] If you’re enjoying the show please share as it will help grow the show! Tag Rachel @rachelgregory.cns if you screenshot an episode and add it to your story [1:07:30] Thank you Now foods for sponsoring the show for the month of October! If you want to check out NOW Foods HERE! Use the code METFLEXLIFENOW10 for $10 off a $40 purchase --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

Topics: Tupac death, Fugees, Set It Off, Moesha (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound) http://afropopremix.com 1996 Snapshots 1.    President: Bill Clinton 2.    Jan - Whitewater scandal: U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton testifies before a grand jury. 3.    Feb - Daniel Green is convicted of the murder of James Jordan, the father of basketball star Michael Jordan. 4.    Mar - Lyle and Erik Menendez are found guilty of first-degree murder for the shotgun killing of their parents. 5.    Apr - Chicago Bulls set a new NBA record for the most wins in a season, 70. 6.    May -? 7.    Jun - The Colorado Avalanche wins their first Stanley Cup in their first season based out of Denver and The Chicago Bulls win their fourth NBA Championship by defeating the Seattle Supersonics. 8.    July - The Centennial Olympic Park bombing at the 1996 Summer Olympics kills 2 and injures 111. 9.    Aug - Tiger Woods makes his professional PGA Tour debut. 10.    Sep - Tupac Shakur dies. 11.    Oct - The Fox News Channel is launched. 12.    Nov - Bill Clinton defeats Republican challenger Bob Dole to win his second term. 13.    Dec - Death of JonBenét Ramsey: A six-year-old beauty queen is beaten and strangled in the basement of her family's home in Boulder, Colorado; her body is found the following day. 14.    Open Comments: 15.    Music Snapshots 16.    #1 Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix), Los del Río 17.    #2 One Sweet Day, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men 18.    #3 Because You Loved Me, Celine Dion 19.    Record of the Year: Change the World – Eric Clapton 20.    Album of the Year: Falling Into You – Celine Dion 21.    Song of the Year: Change the World 22.    Best New Artist: LeAnn Rimes 23.    Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: You're Makin' Me High – Toni Braxton 24.    Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Your Secret Love – Luther Vandross 25.    Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: Killing Me Softly – Fugees 26.    Best R&B Song: Exhale (Shoop Shoop), Babyface, songwriter (Whitney Houston) 27.    Best R&B Album: Words – The Tony Rich Project 28.    Best Rap Solo Performance: Hey Lover – LL Cool J 29.    Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: Tha Crossroads – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 30.    Best Rap Album: The Score – Fugees 31.    Movie Snapshots 32.    #1 Independence Day 33.    #2 Twister 34.    #3 Mission: Impossible 35.    Notables: Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, The Birdcage, Fargo, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, The Nutty Professor, Kazaam, Set It Off, Space Jam, Jerry Maguire. 36.    TV Snapshots 37.    #1 - ER 38.    #2 - Seinfeld 39.    #3 - Suddenly Susan 40.    Debuts: Moesha, The Daily Show, Kenan & Kel, The Steve Harvey Show, In The House, Malcolm & Eddie, Homeboys in Outer Space, The Jamie Foxx Show 41.    Economic Snapshots 42.    Income = 36.3k (Previously 36K) 43.    House = 118.2K (113) 44.    Car = 16.3k (15.5) 45.    Rent = 554(550) 46.    Harvard = 27.5k (26k) 47.    Movie = 4.42 (4.35) 48.    Gas = 1.22 (1.12) 49.    Stamp = .32 (-) 50.    Social Scene: Tupac Killed 51.    Childhood: Tupac Shakur, born Parish Crooks, was born on June 16, 1971, to Black Panther activist parents in New York City. Thirteen days later, his mother, Alice Faye Walker (Afeni Shakur), changed his name. The parents wanted to avoid him being targeted by Black Panther-affiliated enemies. His mother was imprisoned while she was pregnant with him. Tupac's father, Billy Garland, was also a Panther but lost contact with Afeni when Tupac was five years old. The rapper would not see his father again until he was 23 - I thought my father was dead all my life. 52.    Early Life: He had a difficult childhood, as he grew up in the company of criminals, militant activist, violence, and a drugged addicted mother with a transient lifestyle. Art became a constructive and safe escape. His first acting stint was in 1983 (@12 yrs. old) with the Harlem’s 127th StreetRepertory Ensemble when he performed in a play ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ at the Apollo Theater. In 1984, Tupac's family moved from New York City to Baltimore, Maryland.There he studied poetry, jazz, acting, and ballet at the Baltimore School for the Arts and befriended Jada Pinkett. The family later moved to Marin City, California, across the bay from Oakland, in 1988 (@17 yrs. old). They went to the home of a woman Afeni had been close to during her Black Panther days and lived in a poor housing complex, referred to as ‘the Jungle.’ 53.    Early Career: While attending high school he participated in a poetry workshop known as The Microphone Sessions, organized by Leila Steinberg, who would eventually become his first manager. She introduced 19-year-old Tupac to Atron Gregory, a manager for the World Class Wrekin Cru’ and tour manager for NWA, who had just returned to the Bay Area, started TNT Records, and quickly gained attention by signing Digital Underground.  Gregory matched Tupac with Digital Underground as a roadie and backup dancer. Tupac’s talent was soon recognized by the group, and he began rapping in some of their songs. He debuted on ‘Same Song,’ which was featured in the 1991 film Nothing But Trouble. (@20 yrs. old) 54.    Solo Career: He released his debut solo album ‘2Pacalypse Now’ in 1991. (Big hit - 'Brenda's Got a Baby') Also in 1991, Shakur filed a $10-million lawsuit against the Oakland Police Department for allegedly brutalizing him over jaywalking. The case was settled for about $43,000. (1992 - Juice, first starring role) His second album, ‘Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z’ came out in 1993. It was more successful than its predecessor and contained the hits ‘Keep Ya Head Up’ and ‘I Get Around’. (1993 - Poetic Justice, co-starred with Janet Jackson) In 1994, he formed a group Thug Life and they released one album ‘Thug Life: Volume 1. (1994 - Above the Rim, Co-starred with Duane Martin) During this period he had several brushes with the law (he was associated with the shooting of a 6 yr. old Qa'id Walker-Teal in Marin City / shooting two policemen / various physical assaults) and was shot in an armed robbery case. After recovering from the shooting, he was sent to prison on a sexual assault charge. He released the album ‘Me Against the World’ in 1995 (@24) while serving his prison term. The album was an immediate hit and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. 55.    Final Album: During 1995, while imprisoned, impoverished, and with his mother about to lose her house, Tupac had his wife get word to Marion Suge Knight, in Los Angeles, boss of the Death Row Records, at the time a verry successful company, and asked for a meeting. Tupac's mother received $15k, Suge paid Tupac's $1.4m bail, signed the rapper, and went to work on the album ‘All Eyez on Me’. The album was recorded in two weeks! In a matter of two weeks, Tupac recorded and completed the double-disc album, completing two out of three albums he owed Death Row. (The third release would end up being the posthumously released The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory) Released in February of 1996, the album featured five singles and went multi-Platinum in just a few months after its release. 56.    Death: Seven months later, in September 1996, Tupac was killed in a drive-by shooting. He was 25 years old. 57.    Open Comments: 58.    Question: Confused young man or someone to be taken seriously? (What did he represent?) 59.    Music Scene: 60.    Black Songs in the Top 40 61.    #1 Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix), Los del Río 62.    #2 One Sweet Day, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men 63.    #4 Nobody Knows, The Tony Rich Project 64.    #5 Always Be My Baby, Mariah Carey 65.    #6 Give Me One Reason, Tracy Chapman 66.    #7 Tha Crossroads, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony 67.    #9 You're Makin' Me High / Let It Flow, Toni Braxton 68.    #10 Twisted, Keith Sweat 69.    #11 C'mon N' Ride It (The Train), Quad City DJ's 70.    #14 Exhale (Shoop Shoop), Whitney Houston 71.    #16 Sittin' Up in My Room, Brandy 72.    #17 How Do U Want It / California Love, 2Pac featuring K-Ci and JoJo 73.    #20 Hey Lover, LL Cool J 74.    #21 Loungin, LL Cool J 75.    #23 Be My Lover, La Bouche 76.    #27 I Can't Sleep Baby (If I), R. Kelly 77.    #32 Not Gon' Cry, Mary J. Blige 78.    #33 Gangsta's Paradise, Coolio featuring L.V. 79.    #34 Only You, 112 featuring The Notorious B.I.G. and Mase 80.    #35 Down Low (Nobody Has to Know), R. Kelly featuring The Isley Brothers 81.    #36 You're the One, SWV 82.    #37 Sweet Dreams, La Bouche 83.    #38 Before You Walk Out of My Life / Like This and Like That, Monica 84.    #40 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New), Coolio 85.    #42 No Diggity, Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre 86.    Vote: 87.    Top RnB Albums 88.    Jan - Waiting to Exhale, Soundtrack / Various artists 89.    Feb - Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton, Eazy-E 90.    Mar - All Eyez on Me, 2Pac 91.    Mar - The Score, Fugees 92.    Apr - The Coming, Busta Rhymes 93.    Apr - The Resurrection, Geto Boys 94.    Jun - Gettin' It (Album Number Ten), Too Short 95.    Jun - Legal Drug Money, Lost Boyz 96.    Jun - The Nutty Professor, Soundtrack / Various artists 97.    Jul - Secrets, Toni Braxton 98.    Jul - Keith Sweat, Keith Sweat 99.    Jul - It Was Written, Nas 100.    Aug - Beats, Rhymes and Life, A Tribe Called Quest 101.    Sep - ATLiens, Outkast 102.    Sep - Home Again, New Edition 103.    Oct - Another Level, Blackstreet 104.    Nov - Bow Down, Westside Connection 105.    Nov - Ironman, Ghostface Killah 106.    Nov - The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, Makaveli 107.    Nov - Tha Doggfather, Snoop Dogg 108.    Dec - Hell on Earth, Mobb Deep 109.    Dec - Muddy Waters, Redman 110.    Vote: 111.    Featured Artist: The Fugees 112.    Lauryn Hill (@21 yrs. old in 1996) was born in 1975 to a high school teacher and computer expert in New Jersey. Her mother played piano and her father sang in nightclubs. Young Lauryn sang in church choirs, gospel groups and showed a strong voice. She loved '60s and '70s soul and by age thirteen, she was playing the amateur night showtime at the Apollo, doing a cover of Smokey Robinson's "Who's Loving You". Hill nabbed minor roles on television's As the World Turns and in the film Sister Act II: Back in the Habit. Her work with the Fugees began in 1987 in high school with friend Prakazrel Samuel Michel. 113.    "Pras" (@23 in 1996) was born in Brooklyn in 1972 and raised in New Jersey. He showed an early interest in music and attended Rutgers University and Yale University, pursuing a double major in Philosophy and Psychology. 114.    Wyclef Jean (@27 yrs. old) was born in 1969 in Haiti, the son of a minister. When he was nine, he moved to the projects of Brooklyn, and later New Jersey, where he took up guitar and the study of music. 115.    The trio formed in the late '80s, named themselves the Tranzlator Crew and used Hill's soap opera acting proceeds to pay for equipment. They toured the tri-state area and were signed to major label Ruffhouse/Columbia in 1993. Hill was still a minor. Shortly thereafter, they renamed themselves Fugees, a derisive slang term for refugees, and released a debut 12-inch Fugees (Tranzlator Crew) "Boof Baf" to no notable sales. 116.    Their 1994 debut LP Blunted on Reality, stylized in a fashion like A Tribe Called Quest, Poor Righteous Teachers, and Digable Planets, did better. However, it was the remixed versions of "Nappy Head (Mona Lisa)" and "Vocab" that earned the group another budget for a follow-up album. (Also, notable, in later interviews Pras would say that a married Wyclef and the underage Hill were having a clandestine relationship at the time) 117.    Combining a mix of conscious hip hp, soul, and reggae, with a homemade basement studio, sampled melodies, live guitars, bass, keys, "The Score" arrived in 1996, filling the void between gangsta and glitter. It became an instant classic, ultimately selling over 18 million copies. 118.    Open Comments: 119.    Internal "Affairs": In the summer of 1996, on the Smoking Grooves Tour, Hill met Rohan Marley, (one of Bob Marley's kids) and even though the former University of Miami football player was initially rebuffed, because Hill was still seeing Jean, , no one knew who the child really belonged to. 120.    In the summer of 1996 Hill had met Rohan Marley, a son of Bob Marley and a former University of Miami football player. Hill subsequently began a relationship with him, while still also involved with the married Wyclef. She soon became visibly pregnant. Marley and Hill's first child was born the following summer. 121.    Soon after Zion was born, she learned that Marley already had a wife and two children from another marriage. 122.    Amid newfound international fame and baby Daddy drama, Wyclef did not support Hill's solo desires (she had made appearances on Wyclef's solo project), thus leading to the group splitting up. 123.    Hill started work on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill; blocking out Wyclef Jean from any type of production help after he had snubbed her. Her old-school takes on "Doo Wop (That Thing)" helped it rule the charts in 1998 and win five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best R&B Album -- the most ever for a woman. 124.    Meanwhile, Hill was having more of Marley's children and becoming close with Brother Anthony, a spiritual adviser who studied the Bible with her several times per week. In 2001, she recorded an MTV Unplugged session where she broke down in tears and admitted to being deranged and emotionally unstable. Rolling Stone called the session "a public breakdown", though it debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and went platinum. 125.    She has been a sporadic and reluctant public figure ever since. 126.    Question: Have you ever had an affair with a co-worker? How did it turn out? 127.    Movie Scene: Set It Off. [Directed by F. Gary Gray Action, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller. Starring Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett, and Vivica A. Fox] 128.    Rotten Tomatoes, Critics Consensus: It may not boast an original plot, but Set It Off is a satisfying, socially conscious heist film thanks largely to fine performances from its leads. 129.    Emanuel Levy, Variety 11-1996: Influenced by "Thelma & Louise" and "Waiting to Exhale," F. Gary Gray's "Set It Off" is a well-crafted girls-n-the-hood actioner, with an acute social conscience and plenty of soul. A tale of female bonding and empowerment, this relevant film boasts a terrific cast, headed by Jada Pinkett and Queen Latifah in career-making performances. 130.    Stephen Holden, New York Times 11-1996: Just Trying to Get Even While They Get Rich. On the long list of Hollywood heist movies that make you root for its criminals to steal a million dollars and live happily ever after, F. Gary Gray's film ''Set It Off'' is one of the most poignantly impassioned. If this messy roller coaster of a film often seems to be going in several directions at once, it never for a second loses empathy for its quartet of black female bank robbers who grew up together in a Los Angeles housing project and earn meager wages working for a janitorial service... A pop psychologist might translate the story into a fable called ''Women Who Rob Banks and the Society That Hates Them.' 131.    Roger Ebert 11-1996: “Set It Off” is advertised as a thriller about four black women who rob banks. But it's a lot more than that. It creates a portrait of the lives of these women that's so observant and informed; it's like “Waiting to Exhale” with a strong jolt of reality. The movie surprised and moved me: I expected a routine action picture and was amazed how much I started to care about the characters. 132.    Kent, Entertainment Weekly 09-2019: Why Set It Off is an era-defining film that shouldn't be remade. We are clearly in the age of reboots and remakes, but the '90s heist film is irreplaceable. 133.    Question 1: Remake or Sequel? 134.    Question 2: Do we really want more black female action heroines/stories? (i.e., women of Black Panther, "Breaking In" movie, Berry, Valkyrie, Guardians...etc.) 135.    TV Scene: Moesha 136.    Screen Rant: No show lasts for six seasons without making a cultural impact; Moesha was nominated for 32 awards and won three: two NAACP Image Awards and one SHINE Award. The series was syndicated, and still airs around the world. Netflix picked up streaming rights to the series in 2020, which became available to US subscribers on August 1, 2020. As new viewers will discover, however, despite how influential the show was, it ends abruptly after a significant cliffhanger for the main character in the season 6 finale. Despite the recognition, the show steadily declined in ratings, leading to its cancelation. 137.    Moesha Mitchell went through quite the journey on Moesha. At the beginning of the series, Moesha was still dealing with her mother's death a few years prior and learning to come to terms with her new stepmother, Deirdre "Dee" Mitchel (Sheryl Lee Ralph) — who just happened to be the vice principal at Moesha's school. The final season sees Brandy experiencing the trials and tribulations of being a young adult, complete with an engagement to long-time on-again, off-again boyfriend Quinton "Q" Brooks (Fredro Starr) and attending college. The final episode ends with the reveal of a positive pregnancy test in Moesha's dorm — who it belongs to, however, is a mystery. Since the show never got another season, the storyline was never resolved. 138.    According to EW, at the time, UPN's plan was to address the pregnancy cliffhanger in the spin-off series The Parkers, which premiered on the network in 1999. The Parkers followed Moesha's "boy-crazy" friend Kimberly Ann "Kim" Parker as she navigated attending college with her mother, who has decided to enlist at the same time as her daughter. For unknown reasons, however, the planned resolution never took place, despite The Parkers running until 2005. With there being reports of a possible reboot series in the works, perhaps this Moesha storyline — as well as the question of what happened to Moesha's brother Myles, who disappeared in the finale — can finally be laid to rest." 139.    Question: Is it reboot worthy? / Is any classic black TV show reboot worthy? 140.    Vote: Best/most important/favorite pop culture item from 1996?

This is a seven-night review of Celebrity Summit from San Juan to the Eastern Caribbean. The cruise was expected to sail round trip from Puerto Rico but due to COVID-19, authorities did not let the ship back into San Juan. Instead, the cruise ended in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This seven-night cruise turned into a nine-night.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  CDC and the cruise ship ban False Alarm on a European ship that resumed service last month.  Virgin Voyages pushed their return day back.  Carnival Mardi Gras is one step closer to Florida Princess Cruises takes delivery of its newest ship.  Question: Is it true that you have to pay more for drinks while the ship is docked in port vs out to sea? -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Dr. Ben Bikman at his website getHLTH.com , and on Instagram @benbikmanphd, on twitter @benbikmanphd, and facebook benjaminbikmanphd Dr. Ben Bikman earned his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and associate professor (Brigham Young University) is to better understand the role of elevated insulin in regulating obesity and diabetes, including the relevance of ketones in mitochondrial function. In today’s episode, we’re chatting all about insulin! Dr. Ben Bikman answers many common questions related to insulin’s role in metabolic health, fat loss, building muscle, menopause, cancer, pregnancy, and much more! "Someone who is experiencing metabolic inflexibility, is stuck primarily in glucose burning mode and it's the [chronically] elevated insulin keeping them there." Dr. Ben Bikman Today’s Questions: Why is insulin important to control for long term health? And what happens in your body when you have chronically elevated insulin levels? Does insulin resistance directly cause fat gain?   Can insulin resistance impact our ability to build and maintain muscle?   What is your viewpoint on working to become as metabolically flexible as possible in both directions, and potentially incorporating a cyclical ketogenic approach or a low carb approach? Does menopause cause or increase insulin resistance? How often should we test fasting insulin? Can insulin be too low? Do you think that testing fasting insulin will become more common as we start to learn more about it? What’s the relationship between lower insulin, basal metabolic rate, and enhanced energy expenditure? A1C versus insulin in terms of prediabetes, and type two diabetes is A1C a correct indicator? Is it possible to completely reverse insulin resistance permanently? What is your view on the metabolic benefits of ketogenic diets before weight loss? For example, If you have two isocaloric diets --one low carb, the other low fat -- keeping weight constant, will there be different implications on metabolic health? Fructose versus glucose when it comes to insulin? What is the relationship between insulin resistance and cancer? I am 28 weeks pregnant and have been low carb for 10 years. I failed my one hour oral glucose tolerance test. How do I pass the three hour test?  Top Takeaways: Three main causes of chronic insulin resistance Ben’s ‘rules’ on each macronutrient explained A ‘poor man's method’ on how to check your insulin sensitivity One drink to avoid giving to your children Two types of cancer that are powerfully linked to insulin resistance  Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill- Rachel introduces guest Dr. BenBikman @benbikmanphd [2:00] Question: Why is insulin important to control for long term health? And what happens in your body when you have chronically elevated insulin levels? [6:00] Question: Does insulin resistance directly cause fat gain? [12:00] Two variables to focus on to help elevated insulin levels: avoid glucose spiking foods and practice better sleep habits [13:00] Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease-and How to Fight It [13:30] Question: Can insulin resistance impact our ability to build and maintain muscle? [16:30] Question: What is your viewpoint on working to become as metabolically flexible as possible in both directions, and potentially incorporating a cyclical ketogenic approach or a low carb approach? [26:30] Question: Does menopause cause or increase insulin resistance? [28:30] Question: How often should we test fasting insulin? [30:00] Question: Can insulin be too low? [31:00] Question: Do you think that testing fasting insulin will become more common as we start to learn more about it? [34:00] Question: What’s the relationship between lower insulin, basal metabolic rate, and enhanced energy expenditure? [42:30] Question: A1C versus insulin in terms of prediabetes, and type two diabetes is A1C a correct indicator? [44:30] Fasting Insulin Test [45:00] Question: Is it possible to completely reverse insulin resistance permanently? [47:30] Question: What is your view on the metabolic benefits of ketogenic diets before weight loss? For example, if you have two isocaloric diets -- one low carb, the other low fat -- and keeping weight constant, will there be different implications on metabolic health? [52:30] Question: Fructose versus glucose when it comes to insulin? [54:00] Question: What is the relationship between insulin resistance and cancer? [56:00] Question: I am 28 weeks pregnant and have been low carb for 10 years. I failed my one hour oral glucose tolerance test.. How do I pass the three hour test?  [58:00] Lactation awareness while breastfeeding and being in a state of ketosis [1:00:00] Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease-and How to Fight It [1:01:00] You can find Dr. Ben Bikman on Instagram @benbikmanphd and at his website getHLTH.com --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Ashleigh VanHouten on Instagram @themusclemaven In this episode we chat about tips to replace undesired habits, remeding gut health with food, seed cycling, the concept of intuitive eating.. and more! “You will feel so accomplished by the end of the day, just looking back at that one day and saying, ‘Wow, I did it! I was able to just stick with that one day stick with the schedule.’ And that's going to give you momentum into the next day.” Rachel Gregory “You don't always have to replace everything with food or with something that's going to make you feel like you're settling, right? Because if you're eating for comfort or boredom, not because you're hungry, you don't need to replace that food with a healthier food, because you don't actually need the food.” Ashleigh VanHouten Today’s Questions: What are your thoughts around eating smaller, more frequent meals to improve metabolism and weight loss? Is tracking macros necessary?  I feel like I like it for the structure but find it also unhealthy or monotonous. I started with meal plans but find it hard to stick with them because my lunches are always leftovers. Is there a planner out there I can have more ability to customize while still meeting my whole food macro goals? What exactly is Intuitive Eating? Top Takeaways: One simple trick to get back on track if you’re stress or emotionally eating How to replace unhealthy habits with new ones… without the cold turkey method If you’re spinning your wheels and not seeing results with your plan.. It might be time to invest in a coach If you’re experiencing gut distress, it might be beneficial to try an elimination type diet Show Notes: [0:00] Hey Hey! Welcome back to the show! Rachel introduces the solo as a live q&a [2:00] Rachel and Ashleigh welcome the S&S challengers back to a live chat about boredom and emotional eating [6:00] Ashleigh dives into the topics covered during this episode related to: maintaining good habits while under stress, and comfort boredom/sadness eating [10:30] When times are stressful is when it's time to just plan for one day of good habits [13:30] How to replace unhealthy habits with new ones [18:00] Varying degrees of emotional eating and why it's important to know you’re not alone [20:00] Muscle Maven Radio Dr. Elly Michelle | Q&A about hormones... [24:00] If you want to change your attitude towards food and the guilt associated with eating.. Check out Wired To Eat by Rob Wolf [25:30] The way you feel about food is the way your body metabolizes it [27:30] Question: What are your thoughts around eating smaller, more frequent meals to improve metabolism and weight loss? [33:00] Dr. Michael Russo, MD The Gut Health Doctor you might want to check out if you have gut health questions  [35:30] I ate pizza and then the next day I got my period.. Does anyone have that issue? [36:00] Episode 16: Blood Sugar Tracking & Fat Loss, Irregular Cycles, and Keto & Breastfeeding Tips, Seed Cycling Part One, Seed Cycling Part Two [37:30] Episode 48: Hormones, Birth Control, Carb-Ups, Sleep Hygiene, Resistance Training, & More! with Dr. Jaime Seeman [40:30] The Dutch Test: Full Hormone Panel [42:30] Question: Is tracking macros necessary?  I feel like I like it for the structure but find it also unhealthy or monotonous  [47:30] Metabolic Flexibility could be considered the healthier approach to ‘If it fits your macros’  [49:30] Question: I started with meal plans but find it hard to stick with them because my lunches are always leftovers. Breakfasts are pretty simple. Is there a planner out there I can have more ability to customize while still meeting my whole food macro goals. [56:30] What exactly is Intuitive Eating? [59:00] The Hungry Brain [59:30] Atomic Habits --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

Question: Is it possible to forgive someone that offended you? In this episode Pastor Cyril explains what it means to forgive based on scriptures and shares examples from scriptures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Kingdom Building Podcast, a question and answer session with Pastor Cyril Yerifor where all questions are answered from scriptures. You'd be delighted to find some of your most mind-boggling questions already answered in past Episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kingdombuildingpodcast/message

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Kristi Storoschuk at her website www.krististoroschuk.com or (www.getoldslowly.com), on Instagram @krististoroschuk and on twitter @krististors. Kristi Storoschuk, BSc (Hons.) is a science communicator with a research focus on ketogenic diets, metabolic therapies, and fasting for health optimization. She currently works alongside the world’s leading ketogenic researchers providing scientific education for the mainstream audience. Outside of her research, you will find her traveling the world, doing CrossFit, and optimizing her health through diet and lifestyle. In this episode, we chat about Kristi’s experiences with different diet protocols, how to use carbs as a tool while doing keto, the difference between nutritional ketosis and exogenous ketosis..and much more! "We want our bodies to use whatever fuel we throw at it because at the end of the day, basically every chronic disease is associated with metabolic inflexibility, insulin resistance, and systemic inflammation." Kristi Storoschuk Top Takeaways: How to shift your mindset to look at diets on a spectrum versus ‘one diet fits all’ mindset The difference between nutritional ketosis and exogenous ketosis Why too many veggies could be a negative thing for your gut health The importance of utilizing both fuel sources to maintain metabolic flexibility  Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill- Rachel introduces Kristi Storoschuk @krististoroschuk to the show [0:30] Kristi’s background and path leading into the health, wellness and holistic health  [4:30] Experimenting with different diets and CrossFit [9:00] A breakdown of the view of calories and plant based foods in the health space [13:30] Experimenting with the carnivore diet and some side effects felt during Crossfit  [16:00] Possible side effects of consuming too many plants/vegetables [27:30] Kristi’s view on the ketogenic diet involves… carbs!? [28:00] Episode 9: Stress and Fat Loss, Hormone Balance, and Carb Cycling with Ali Miller [28:30] Episode 6: Women’s Health and Related Keto Issues Specific to Women with Dr. Jaime Seeman [31:00] Instead of looking at food as a diet, look at the diets as a spectrum [35:00] Questions: Do you think that the carbs played a role in helping you to regain your period? Or do you feel like it was just because you increased your calorie intake? [46:00] Kristi’s views on exogenous ketones and benefits of using them [49:00] The difference between nutritional ketosis and exogenous ketosis [57:00] Question: Is there anything that you've changed your mind about in the last year and why?  [57:30] View on meat and carbohydrates in the diet! [59:00] It comes down to whole foods… and lack of food access sometimes [59:30] You can find Kristi on instagram @krististoroschuk or on her website https://krististoroschuk.com/ --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

A Celebrity Edge review from March 2020. This was the last cruise before the cruise industry shutdown. Ashley gives a comprehensive review of Celebrity's newest cruise ship and what the onboard experience was like.  Sherry has cruise news:  Carnival's Brand Ambassador said they could be returning to sea sooner than people think It's back to sea for one Carnival Corporation line Royal Caribbean CEO weighs in on returning to service Ghostship tours are a thing in the UK  One cruise line settles lawsuit with crew members  Question: Is it a good idea to sail on the first cruise post-dry dock? I’ve heard there could be plumbing issues and them still trying to put things together while the first sailing is going on. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

Topics: Million Man March, TLC, Friday, UPN (Bonus Artist: Luck Pacheco) http://afropopremix.com   1995 Notes   1.    Snapshots   2.    President: Bill Clinton   3.    Jan - The WB Television Network and The United Paramount Network (UPN) launches.   4.    Mar - Yahoo! was incorporated and soon became the first popular online directory and search engine on the World Wide Web.   5.    Mar - Mississippi ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment, becoming the last state to approve the abolition of slavery. The amendment was nationally ratified in 1865. Until February 7, 2013, the state of Mississippi had never submitted the required documentation to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment, meaning it never officially abolished slavery.   6.    Mar - Eric Lynn Wright (September 7, 1964 – March 26, 1995), known professionally as Eazy-E is suddenly hospitalized, diagnosed with AIDS, and dies due to its complications.   7.    Apr - Oklahoma City bombing: 168 people, including 8 Federal Marshals and 19 children, are killed at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Timothy McVeigh and one of his accomplices, Terry Nichols, set off the bomb.   8.    May - In Culpeper, Virginia, actor Christopher Reeve is paralyzed from the neck down after falling from his horse in a riding competition. [See - “Superman Curse”]   9.    Sep - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opens.   10.    Oct - The Million Man March is held in Washington, D.C. The event was conceived by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.   11.    Dec - The presidents of Bosnia, Serbia, and Croatia sign a peace treaty in Paris, ending a three-and-a-half-year war.   12.    Music Snapshots   13.    #1 "Gangsta's Paradise", Coolio featuring L.V.   14.    #2 "Waterfalls", TLC   15.    #3 "Creep", TLC   16.    Record of the Year: "Kiss From a Rose", Seal   17.    Album of the Year: Jagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette   18.    Song of the Year: "Kiss From a Rose", Seal   19.    Best New Artist: Hootie & the Blowfish   20.    Best Female R&B: Anita Baker for "I Apologize"   21.    Best Male R&B: Stevie Wonder for "For Your Love"   22.    Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: TLC for "Creep"   23.    Best R&B Song: Stevie Wonder (songwriter) for "For Your Love"   24.    Best R&B Album: TLC for CrazySexyCool   25.    Best Rap Solo: "Gangsta's Paradise", Coolio   26.    Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By", Method Man featuring Mary J. Blige   27.    Best Rap Album: Poverty's Paradise, Naughty by Nature   28.    Movie Snapshots   29.    #1 Die Hard with a Vengeance   30.    #2 Toy Story   31.    #3 Apollo 13   32.    Notables: Higher Learning, Major Payne, Bad Boys, New Jersey Drive, Friday, Braveheart, Batman Forever, Pocahontas, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, Clueless, Waterworld, Mortal Kombat, The Tuskegee Airmen, The Usual Suspects, Seven, Dead Presidents, The American President, Casino, Money Train, Heat, Waiting to Exhale.   33.    TV Snapshots   34.    Top TV Shows   35.    #1 ER   36.    #2 Seinfeld   37.    #3 Friends   38.    Debuts: The Wayans Bros. (WB), The Parent 'Hood (WB), Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (still airing), In the House   39.    Economic Snapshots   40.    Income = 35.9k (Previously 37K)   41.    House = 113.1K (119)   42.    Car = 15.5k (12.5)   43.    Rent = 550 (533)   44.    Harvard = 26.2k (24.9)   45.    Movie = 4.35 (4)   46.    Gas = 1.12 (1.09)   47.    Stamp .32 (.29)   48.    Social Scene: Million Man March   49.    A political demonstration in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 16, 1995, to promote African American unity and family values. Estimates of the number of marchers, most of whom were African American men, ranged from 400,000 to nearly 1.1 million, ranking it among the largest gatherings of its kind in American history.   50.    Several African American leaders did not support the march, including Mary Frances Berry, chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and Rep. John Lewis, the latter of whom saw Farrakhan’s message as an effort to “resegregate America.”   51.    Comments:   52.    Featured Speaker: Louis Farrakhan, @62 yrs old   53.    Born Louis Eugene Wolcott on May 11, 1933, in New York City, New York, to Sarah Mae Manning and Percival Clark. His parents separated even before he was born.   54.    He did not know his biological father and was brought up by his stepfather Louis Wolcott. The death of his stepfather in 1936 led to the relocation of his family to Boston, Massachusetts.   55.    From an early age, he received rigorous training in violin, so much so that by the time he turned 13 he had mastered the instrument and was playing along with the ‘Boston College Orchestra’ and ‘Boston Civic Symphony.’   56.    In his first year as a teenager, he became one of the first black performers to appear on the ‘Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour. ‘The following year, he had two national level victories under his belt.   57.    He attended the prestigious ‘Boston Latin School’ after which he was admitted to ‘English High School. ‘After graduating from ‘English High School,’ he enrolled for a three-year course at the ‘Winston-Salem Teachers College’ on a track scholarship.   58.    Starting from the 1950s, he pursued a career in music. He recorded several calypso albums under the pseudonym ‘The Charmer. ‘He toured frequently since the release of his first album. In 1955, he organized a show titled ‘Calypso Follies’ in Chicago.   59.    Interestingly, one of his songs remained a chartbuster and on top of the ‘Billboard Chart’ for five years in a row.   60.    It was while pursuing his professional music career that he was first exposed to the teachings of ‘Nation of Islam’ through his friend and saxophonist Rodney Smith.   61.    Later, Elijah Muhammad invited him to attend the Nation of Islam’s annual ‘Saviours' Day’ address. Inspired by the discourse, he resolved to be a member of ‘Nation of Islam’ (NOI) in 1955. (@22)   62.    He fulfilled all the requirements to become a registered Muslim/ registered believer/ registered laborer of NOI. Subsequently, he received an approval by the NOI headquarter in July 1955.   63.    Initially known by the name Louis X, his name was later changed to the ‘holy name’ Louis Farrakhan. A derivative of the Arabic word furqan, which means "The Criterion". He gave up on a music career and dedicated his life to the ‘Nation of Islam.’   64.    Within a span of nine months, he worked his way up and started serving as the assistant minister to Malcolm X, who was heading the Muhammad’s Temple of Islam in Boston at that time.   65.    He was soon made the minister as Malcom X was shifted to the Temple of Muhammad in Harlem, New York. Farrakhan replaced Malcom X as the minister at the Boston Temple.   66.    Malcolm X was assassinated on 21 February 1965 and Farrakhan profited from it as he was appointed to two prominent positions in NOI. (@32)   67.    He was appointed to the chair of the minister of the influential Harlem Mosque in 1965, a position which he held until 1975. Furthermore, he became the national spokesman and representative of NOI and served in this position until Elijah Muhammad’s death in 1975.   68.    In 1975, the Nation's leadership chose Wallace Muhammad, also known as Warith Deen Mohammad, the fifth of Elijah Muhammad's sons, not Farrakhan, as the new Supreme Minister.   69.    Though Farrakhan remained a loyalist of the Muhammad clan for some time, in 1977 he withdrew his support from the organization and rebuilt the original ‘Nation of Islam’ which had been established by its founders.   70.    Soon after its foundation, he started a weekly newspaper by the name ‘The Final Call, Inc.’ The objective of this initiation was to communicate his views and thoughts to the supporters and members.   71.    Two years later, along with his supporters, he organized the first ‘Saviours’ Day’ convention in Chicago. His group promised to walk by the principles of Elijah Muhammad.   72.    Throughout his leadership, he blamed the Jewish community and other ethnic and racial groups for the sufferings endured by African Americans.   73.    In October of 1995, he planned a broad coalition, intending to assemble about one million men in Washington DC for the ‘Million Man March.’   74.    At the convention, he was the keynote speaker along with distinguished African American intellectuals, such as Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King III, Cornel West, Jesse Jackson, and Benjamin Chavis.   75.    Question: Who else could pull this off today? Where have our leaders gone? (Besides Obama)   76.    Music Scene   77.    #1 "Gangsta's Paradise", Coolio featuring L.V.   78.    #2 "Waterfalls", TLC   79.    #3 "Creep", TLC   80.    #4 "Kiss from a Rose", Seal   81.    #5 "On Bended Knee", Boyz II Men   82.    #6 "Another Night", Real McCoy   83.    #7 "Fantasy", Mariah Carey   84.    #9 "Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)", Monica   85.    #10 "This Is How We Do It", Montell Jordan   86.    #11 "I Know", Dionne Farris   87.    #12 "Water Runs Dry", Boyz II Men   88.    #13 "Freak Like Me", Adina Howard   89.    #15 "I Can Love You Like That", All-4-One   90.    #18 "Boombastic" / "In the Summertime", Shaggy   91.    #20 "You Gotta Be", Des'ree   92.    #21 "You Are Not Alone", Michael Jackson   93.    #23 "One More Chance", The Notorious B.I.G.   94.    #24 "Here Comes the Hotstepper", Ini Kamoze   95.    #25 "Candy Rain", Soul for Real   96.    #27 "I Believe", Blessid Union of Souls   97.    #28 "Red Light Special", TLC   98.    #29 "Runaway", Janet Jackson   99.    #31 "Colors of the Wind", Vanessa Williams   100.    #32 "Someone to Love", Jon B.   101.    #34 "If You Love Me", Brownstone   102.    #36 "I Got 5 on It", Luniz   103.    #37 "Baby", Brandy   104.    #40 "He's Mine", MoKenStef   105.    Vote:   106.    Jan - My Life, Mary J. Blige   107.    Feb - Cocktails, Too Short   108.    Mar - Safe + Sound, DJ Quik   109.    Apr - Me Against the World, 2Pac   110.    Apr - Friday, Soundtrack   111.    Jun - Poverty's Paradise, Naughty by Nature   112.    Jul - HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, Michael Jackson   113.    Jul - Operation Stackola, Luniz   114.    Aug - The Show, the After Party, the Hotel, Jodeci   115.    Aug - E. 1999 Eternal, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony   116.    Sep - The Show, Soundtrack   117.    Oct - 4,5,6, Kool G Rap   118.    Oct - Daydream, Mariah Carey   119.    Oct - Doe or Die, AZ   120.    Nov - Dogg Food, Tha Dogg Pound   121.    Dec - R. Kelly, R. Kelly   122.    Dec - Waiting to Exhale, Soundtrack   123.    Vote:   124.    Featured Artists: TLC   125.    Tionne Tenese Watkins (@25) was born on April 26, 1970, in Des Moines, Iowa, into a family of African American, Native American and Irish descent. Both her parents, James and Gayle Watkins, were musicians and singers.   126.    Her parents divorced when she was three years old. Thereafter, she was raised by her mother, who taught her to be “confident and independent”. At the age of nine, they moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where her maternal grandmother used to live.   127.    As a child, she was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia (SCA), as a result of which, she had to spend a lot of time in hospitals.   128.    As a teenager, she began working as a hair model, eventually serving as a manicurist and shampoo girl at a popular Atlanta hair salon.   129.    In 1990, (@20) Tionne Watkins heard that a teenager named Crystal Clear was planning to open an all-girls group like Bell Biv DeVoe, having a tomboyish, hip-hop image. Eventually, she appeared for an audition and joined the three-member band, the third one being Lisa Lopes.   130.    Calling themselves ‘2nd Nature’, they soon started working with Jermaine Dupri and Rico Wade on demo tape material.   131.    Meanwhile, Watkins met Perri "Pebbles" Reid, the owner of the management and production company, Pebbitone, and managed to arrange an audition with her.   132.    Impressed by the girls, Reid arranged an audition with the local record label, LaFace Records, co-founded by her then husband Antonio Reid and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmund. She also changed the group’s name to TLC with ‘T’ representing Tionne, ‘L’ Lisa, and ‘C’ Crystal.   133.    Although Antonio Reid was impressed by Watkins and Lopes, he did not approve of Clear, who was eventually replaced by Rozonda Thomas in April 1991. Very soon, Watkins became "T-Boz", Lopes became "Left-Eye", and Thomas became "Chilli”, so that ‘TLC’ continued to be the acronym of their names.   134.    Their debut album, 'Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip' was released on February 25, 1992, by LaFace Records. It peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard 200, selling six million copies worldwide, and was certified quadruple platinum RIAA.   135.    'Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip' scored three top-ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Baby-Baby-Baby’ peaking at number two, ‘Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg’ at number six and ‘What About Your Friends’ at number seven. Moreover, ‘Baby-Baby-Baby’ also peaked at number one at Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.   136.    In 1993, the group started working on their second album, ‘CrazySexyCool’. But because of Lisa’s personal problems, it took time to complete and was ultimately released on September 15, 1994.   137.    Certified Diamond, the album was a huge success, peaking at the 3rd position on the US Billboard 200. It sold over 11 million copies in the United States alone. The album was nominated for six Grammy Awards, out of which it won two and helped TLC to become the second-best selling girl group of all time.   138.    Billboard named them the ‘Artist of the Year’ at the Billboard Music Awards. The album also appeared on Rolling Stone Magazine’s ’500 Greatest Albums of All Time’.   139.    Despite the success, TLC was forced to file for bankruptcy because of poor contracts they had signed in 1991. Eventually, the group signed a new contract with the same company and went back to work.   140.    Rozonda Ocelian Thomas (@24) was born on 27th February 1971 in Atlanta, Georgia to Abdul Ali and Ava Thomas. Her mother is of African American as well as Native American descent, while her father is of East Indian and Middle Eastern Background. She was raised by a single mother and did not meet her father until she was 25.   141.    Thomas studied at Benjamin E. Mays High School, from where she graduated in 1989. Soon she started working as a back-up dancer for the R&B group Damian Dame.   142.    In 1991, (@20) Rozonda Thomas joined the pop group TLC.   143.    Lisa Nicole Lopes (@24) was born on May 27, 1971, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father was Ronald Lopes Sr., a staff sergeant in the US Army, and her mother was Wanda Denise, a seamstress. She was of Cape Verdean, Mexican, American, African and Portuguese descent. She was the eldest of three siblings. Her parents divorced when she was in school. Following this, she was raised by her paternal grandmother.   144.    At the age of five, she began playing the piano and eventually started composing songs over the next few years. She studied at the Philadelphia School for Girls.   145.    In late 1990, having heard of an open casting call for a new girl group through her then-boyfriend, Lopes moved to Atlanta to audition.   146.    Lopes’ personal life, though, was marred by her rocky relationship with football great Andre Rison, and in 1994, she was arrested for burning down his home.   147.    In 2000, she began her solo-project ‘Supernova’ which was set to be released in August 2001. However, the date was postponed repeatedly. It was eventually broadcast over the internet in 2002. The album was yet to be released formally and a fourth TLC project was in the making, when Lopes met with a tragic car accident in 2002 which unfortunately put an end to her life.  she was just 30 years old.   148.    Question: Is the WAP controversy justified?   149.    Movie Scene: Friday 1995 film   150.    (Links and Resources: Strong Black Legends: John Witherspoon; "John Witherspoon's Style of Comedy was Timeless," Justin Tinsley, The Undefeated; Gene Siskel's review, Chicago Tribune; Desson Howe's review, Washington Post; "After 20 Years, Friday Is (Still) The Most Important Film Ever Made About The Hood," Kelley L. Carter, BuzzFeed; "John Witherspoon Made Every Scene Better," Rembert Brown, New York Times; Review by Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly. - Find additional episodes, leave a comment, or make a donation to support the podcast at unaffiliatedcritic.com.)   151.    Reviews:   152.    Gene Siskel: For all of the shouting, mugging and rap music, a surprisingly dull comic yarn about a young man (Ice Cube) trying to survive in the 'hood. Colorful characters abound, but nothing ties them together. I knew the picture was in trouble when its first gag involved an old lady spewing obscenities. (Rating: 1 star)   153.    By Desson Howe, Washington Post Staff Writer - April 28, 1995: "Friday," a comedy starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker, is dirty, offensive, infantile and may launch a few sanctimonious opinion columns. And I mean that in the nicest way. The movie, which shamelessly hawks its own "Friday" music video at the beginning and eschews political correctness whenever possible, happens to be incredibly funny.   154.    After 20 Years, “Friday” Is (Still) The Most Important Film Ever Made About The Hood: - Kelley L. Carter, BuzzFeed News Reporter. Posted April 20, 2015.   155.    “...Todd Boyd, a professor at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts as well as screenwriter and producer of the 1999 coming-of-age drama The Wood, says that Friday didn't just add an element of comedy to depictions of everyday life in black neighborhoods, it spawned a new genre — the hood comedy.   156.    “The film demonstrated that black life was not all drugs, violence, dysfunction, and pathology — yet instead of offering a Cosby Show-like fantasy, Friday put these issues in context, finding humor in the everyday lives of regular black people,” he explains. “Since the 1970s, Hollywood has always looked favorably upon low-budget black films that produce high profit margins at the box office. Friday expanded the representation of the hood into the realm of comedy and achieved box office success at the same time.” 157.    Other hood comedies that followed include: 1996’s satire Don’t Be a Menace While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, 1998’s The Player’s Club (Cube wrote and directed it), 2001’s How High, and 2002’s Barbershop, the latter of which Cube starred in.   158.    Question: Friday or Carwash? - Chris Tucker or Mike Epps?   159.    TV Scene   160.    “Was UPN Black America’s Last Hope for a Black Sitcom-Friendly Broadcast Television Network?” April 20, 2017 - https://shadowandact.com   161.    “...Since ABC’s "Black-ish" debuted this fall, it has drawn numerous comparisons to "The Cosby Show" — and I have questions. I wonder why the majority of essays and critiques jumped to a show that has been off-air for 22 years. Although few television shows rivaled the mainstream popularity of Bill Cosby’s chef d’oeuvre, plenty of Black sitcoms have filled its gap since its 1992 finale. Does no one remember the quasi-Black glory of United Paramount Network (UPN)? And can there ever be another like it?   162.    From 1995 to 2006 UPN was the home for over 10 concurrently running Black sitcoms (and a handful of dramas). Given the sheer volume of programming, that’s remarkable in and of itself. But perhaps what is more noteworthy than the number of shows is the range of Black life they displayed.   163.    "All of Us," produced by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment, centered on a blended family of two divorced spouses and their significant others. The Essence Atkins and Rachel True-helmed "Half & Half" explored the relationship between two estranged half-sisters. "Moesha" was UPN’s most successful sitcom during its five-year run and introduced America to another beloved, nuclear Black family besides the Huxtables. Other notable UPN sitcoms included "One on One," "The Parkers," "Eve," and "Malcolm & Eddie."   164.    UPN actively sought programming aimed for Black audiences at a time when Black mainstays from the Big Three networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) were waning. "Family Matters" was cancelled from ABC’s coveted TGIF lineup in 1998. Fox declined to extend Martin Lawrence’s eponymously named sitcom the previous year. The major networks were beginning to narrow their viewership to exclude all-Black casting on their sitcoms. Not only were Black actors finding work on shows sold to UPN, but established Black producer-writers like Eunetta T. Boone and Ralph Farquhar found a home as well.   165.    Despite—and maybe because of—its friendliness to Black programming, UPN suffered from a reputation as a sub-par network. The ratings for their sitcoms often scraped the bottom of the Nielsen barrel. UPN is remembered more for its utter failures ("Homeboys in Outer Space") and ignored when we fondly recall the glory of "Girlfriends."   166.    “UPN took the rejects. UPN was 'the Black channel,'” we joke. UPN may not have been perfect, but it gave Black audiences so much to choose from without feeling as if one show had to represent the totality of Blackness.   167.    Accordingly, "Black-ish" has a lot riding on its success. Black audiences tune in hoping big wigs take notice and order more Black sitcoms. But it is telling that major networks began a “blackout” of successful Black cast shows in the late 90s and The CW essentially did the same a decade later.   168.    "Black-ish" could be the start of another heyday for Black sitcoms. We reach backward to "The Cosby Show" because we love it best and we always will. But in doing so, we ignore the stable of Black shows that kept us laughing long after The Huxtables faded to black. However, the success of "Black-ish" will remain singular until executives reexamine their beliefs about African American audiences; we need them, like UPN once did, to give us a chance. I just hope it doesn’t take another decade.   169.    Other Notable UPN Shows: Everybody Hates Chris 2005 / Girlfriends 2000 / All of Us 2003 / Moesha 1996 / The Parkers 1999 / Malcolm and Eddie 1996 / In The House 1995 / Between Brothers 1997 /   170.    Other Notable WB Shows: The WB The Wayans Brothers 1995 / The Parent 'Hood 1995 / Steve Harvey Show 1996 / The Jamie Foxx Show 1996 / Smart Guy 1997 / MIB Animated 1997 / The PJs 1999   171.    Question: What the hell is wrong with BET?   172.    Vote: Best/most important/favorite pop culture item from 1995?

To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rachel, visit her website: https://www.metflexlife.com/ Join Rachel’s weekly newsletter: https://www.metflexlife.com/newsletter  Listeners can find Dr. Jaime Seeman on her website, on YouTube at Doctor Fit and Fabulous, and on Instagram @doctorfitandfabulous. Dr Jaime Seeman is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist practicing in Omaha, Nebraska. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Exercise and Health Sciences and graduated medical school, completing her OBGYN residency at The University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Seeman is in private practice at Mid City OBGYN offering a full range of services in obstetrics, gynecology, robotic surgery and primary care. She is a fellow in Integrative Medicine at The University of Arizona School of Medicine and a board certified ketogenic nutrition specialist through The American Nutrition Association. She has a passion for fitness, preventative medicine and ketogenic therapy not only in her medical practice but in her own life. She is married to her husband Ben, a police Sergeant and has three young daughters. Dr. Seeman was crowned Mrs Nebraska 2020 and will make a run for Mrs. America in the fall. She also appeared on the NBC Titan games with Dwayne “The Rock'' Johnson placing in the Top 6. In this Q&A episode with Dr. Jaime Seeman we chat about the complexities related to hormones, carbs and menstrual cycles, birth control, and much more! “I think the goal is to get to a point where you can still eat carbs, but maintain insulin sensitivity and have the best of both worlds with this dual fuel mentality of baseline fat oxidation, and using carbs for more performance and things like that.” Dr. Jaime Seeman Top Takeaways: Best phase to carb up during your menstrual cycle If you take an oral contraceptive you may need this supplement Simple strategies to adopt to get the most out of your sleep A common misconception around resistance training you need to forget Show Notes: [0:00] Live Q&A with Dr. Jaime Seeman [1:00] Dr. Jaime introduces herself to the group and gives a brief background  [1:30] Dr. Jaime’s 5 Pillars to health: nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, and environment  [2:30] Question: How long can I expect it to take to restore my cycle by implementing carb ups? When you have HPA axis dysfunction? [5:00] Leptin, Ghrelin and the relationship between the two hormones [7:00] Question: Do you recommend carbing up around parts of your cycle versus what works for your lifestyle? [7:30] Phases of menstrual cycles and when it's best to implement carb ups [9:30] Question: If a woman has an endometrial ablation and does not have a cycle. How do they know when or what the hormones are doing? [11:00] Question: What is the gold standard hormone test? [14:30] Question: On average, how long does it take to get your period back after you have an IUD removed? [16:00] Question: What are your beliefs on different birth controls, and which is best in the long term as some can have negative consequences? Or is there a better alternative? (i.e condoms, timing, etc.) [17:00] Three categories of birth control: non hormonal, combined contraception, and progesterone only methods   [19:00] Ramifications of a combined contraception  [20:00] The Other Pill  [22:30] Question: What are some important components for having good sleep hygiene?  [25:30] Question: Can carb backloading help with sleep? [28:00] Question: Is there any data surrounding HRV when you start your period, or any factors that cause changes in HRV, or resting heart rate during your cycle? [29:30] Question: How do you change your protein amount depending on what's going on versus if you're prepping for something or everyday life. Have you ever felt bad when you eat a lot of protein?  [34:00] Question: I have a genetic disorder, Wilson's disease. That means I can't eliminate copper normally and take a lot of zinc every day. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost a year, but I'm curious if the copper in the body can keep my body from ovulating [36:00] Question: Can zinc supplements offset the heavier period side effects of a IUD? [37:00] Question: What do you recommend for keeping regular on keto?... (yes we are talking bowel movements) [40:00] Dr. Jaime gives her perspective on resistance training and cardio --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

A review of Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas. This was a nine-night cruise from Australia. Sherry has cruise news on:  Cruise port could remain closed until 2022 Two Carnival Corp ships find a new home Carnival releases name of the upcoming ship  Former Carnival ship awaits fate Good news from MSC but also a delay   Question: Is it okay to tip at the begging and the end of the cruise? -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

Question: Is hydrogen sulfide produced in the gut a bad thing, and what to do about it?I agree that most people that have this problem have some kind of deranged sulfur metabolism, but I don't see why that makes it a physiological adaptation rather than a pathological condition. The correlation is probably a direct result of the predominance of sulfur-metabolizing bacteria in the gut, which is a bad thing that is actually causing the derangement of sulfur metabolism. Well, you could go the antibiotic route. And I think metronidozole, and let me see if I can dig this up quickly because I have done a lot of research on this issue for one of my clients. Okay. So from the research I was looking at, metronidozole is very effective against sulfur-metabolizing bacteria. But isn't that reliably delivered to the stool and maybe could be used as an enema. But I think generally, it is used. And then I think there's one other one that's sometimes used. I forgot what the other one is. I think it's... Okay. I can't find it. Anyway, you can go the antibiotic route under the guidance of a prescribing specialist. This Q&A can also be found as part of a much longer episode, here. If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, a private discussion group, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/masterpass/ and use the code QANDA to get 10% off the membership for life. There are two ways to discuss this episode: Discuss it in The Masterpass FREE Forum, which is freely open to everyone, at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/discuss  If you’re a Masterpass member, discuss it in the Masterpass Discussion Group, found in your dashboard. DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice.

Question: Is it possible to meet all your nutritional needs on a carnivore diet? So the short answer to this question is yes, but the longer answer to this question, as I just went through, is it's quite complicated.  I've said it with respect to carnivore diets. I think it's good to look at nutrition, kind of like an economic portfolio. If you are very, very expert, you can know what you're doing in limiting the asset classes you include in your portfolio. So, really know what you're doing. You can do carnivore or vegan, you can do it right or you can know whether you're not the right person to do either of those things. But, if you're not super expert and you're not willing to say, "Okay, this type of portfolio isn't going to work for me and my risk level," the best thing to do is to diversify. And you don't just diversify by eating different types of animal food. You diversify your asset classes. So just like no smart person who's not a massive expert should put all their retirement account into real estate. It's just much more robust to error to diversify your nutritional portfolio by eating a diverse number of animal foods, diversifying across the animal parts, nose to tail, diversifying across the species and doing the same thing with plant foods and thereby diversifying across plant and animal. This Q&A can also be found as part of a much longer episode, here. If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, a private discussion group, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/masterpass/ and use the code QANDA to get 10% off the membership for life. There are two ways to discuss this episode: Discuss it in The Masterpass FREE Forum, which is freely open to everyone, at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/discuss  If you’re a Masterpass member, discuss it in the Masterpass Discussion Group, found in your dashboard. DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice.

To support people in this pandemic, I decided to release the full workshop recording of 'Dimensions of the Heart - Exploring Meditation Practices Of Loving Kindness And Compassion'. The video version includes important slides and visual aids, and can be viewed here: https://www.guruviking.com/dimensions-of-the-heart-meditation-practices-of-compassion-full-workshop/ … 'Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.’ - Abraham Lincoln … Everyone likes to feel good. Much of the time how we feel is determined by our environment and circumstances. This can leave our emotions at the mercy of external conditions beyond our control. Many people don’t know that it is possible to deliberately choose to feel good, even in difficult circumstances. … In this 3hr online workshop we explore meditation approaches that cultivate positive states such as compassion and loving kindness. With practice, these natural states can be more readily felt and with greater richness, profundity, and consistency. … Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Lecture about Compassion Meditation practices 32:26 - 3D Loving Kindness - Guided Meditation 54:28 - Question: What if negative emotions arise during compassion practice? 56:19 - Question: Explaining the use of smiling in meditation 58:35 - Brahma Vihara Practice - Guided Meditation 1:49:35 - Steve summarises the techniques covered so far + tips for ongoing practice 1:54:00 - Question: What is the point of mindfulness meditation vs mantra meditation? 2:00:02 - Question: Steve demonstrates and explains the use of mudra in meditation (hand and body positions) 2:06:26 - Question: How to work with suffering when the conditions can’t be improved? 2:11:09 - Question: Tips for compassion practice with strangers 2:13:34 - Question: The ‘M. Night Shyamalan plot twist’ of the Brahma Viharas 2:16:31 - Question: Discussion about equanimity, helping the world, and the word ‘karma’ 2:25:40 - Question: Is it okay to wish your enemies happy for your own benefit? 2:29:02 - Question: Process vs outcome in meditation practice 2:31:34 - Question: The pain of feeling compassion 2:37:09 - Question: An ‘aha’ about equanimity 2:40:44 - Question: Equanimity with others’ suffering and spiritual bypassing 2:49:48 - Question: Comments on equanimity as empowerment, and the humanising influence of the heart 2:55:02 - A story about relating to one’s enemies 3:02:59 - Congratulations and closing remarks .... The Guru Viking Meditation Club started as a free Zoom class to support people in the pandemic - each Wednesday we meet to explore meditation and practice together on Zoom. Once a month we take a 3hr deep dive into themes like this one, chosen by members. To join the club, visit: - https://www.guruviking.com/guru-viking-meditation-club/

Question: Is subclinical thiamine deficiency a contributor to many diseases?So in terms of like in terms of subclinical deficiency, is it common, does it exist? It is hard to answer because, as usual, most of the data that's clear is on severe deficiencies, but there are some studies. I wouldn't say that there's a huge body of literature. There are some studies suggesting that even if you take a group of people who have some blood sugar issues and they are not thiamine deficient by classical standards, you can give them a hundred milligrams of thiamine hydrochloride a day and their blood sugar improves. So I think that's pretty good evidence that there is widespread subclinical thiamine deficiency. A lot of nutrition scientists and policymakers would object to using the word deficiency in that context. But the way that I see it is if you do a study and you show that blood sugar improves with a hundred milligrams of thiamine, unless you have a hypothesis about why a hundred milligrams of thiamine hydrochloride would be acting pharmacologically rather than nutritionally. And by that, I mean having some different effect at a higher than normal level, a supraphysiological level, that activates some biochemical pathway that is never activated at normal nutritional levels that could be obtained from food.This Q&A can also be found as part of a much longer episode, here. If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, a private discussion group, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/masterpass/ and use the code QANDA to get 10% off the membership for life. There are two ways to discuss this episode: Discuss it in The Masterpass FREE Forum, which is freely open to everyone, at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/discuss  If you’re a Masterpass member, discuss it in the Masterpass Discussion Group, found in your dashboard. DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice.

WALKING IN THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT It’s your ammunition to be Armed and Dangerous to the devil and the flesh (The chief way you and I are disloyal (ontrou) to Christ is when we make SMALL what He intended to make LARGE). (When God has equipped us with His divine powerful tool – and we don’t use it) By: Pastor George Lehman Today is a refresher course. 2 Peter 1:12-13 (Amp) “12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth which is [a]held firmly in your grasp. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,” Philippians 3:1 (Amp) “Finally, my fellow believers, continue to rejoice and delight in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble for me, and it is a safeguard for you. Jesus set the standard and example for us. Philippians 2:5-8. (LB) “5 Your attitude should be the kind that was shown us by Jesus Christ, 6 who, though he was God, did not demand and cling to his rights as God, 7 but laid aside his mighty power and glory, taking the disguise of a slave and becoming like men. 8 And he humbled himself even further, going so far as actually to die a criminal’s death on a cross. 1 Peter 4:1 – Arm yourself with the same attitude. God Himself through what Jesus did bridged the heavens and forever connected us to Himself. Ephesians 2:13 – “But now you belong to Christ Jesus and though you once were far away from God, now you have been brought very near to Him because of what Jesus did”. Colossians 1:26-27 (LB) – “26He has kept the secret for centuries and generations past, but now at last it has pleased Him to tell it to those that love Him and live for Him.  27And this is the secret; that Christ in your hearts is your only hope of glory”. 1 Corinthians 6:19 (LB) – “Haven’t you yet learned that your body is the home of the Holy Spirit God gave you, and that He lives within you – your body does not belong to you”. You must know who you are.  (The story of the Business Class, Pinstripe suite-flyer). 1 John 4:4 – “You are of God (you belong to Him) and you have already defeated and overcome them, because He who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world). The most incredible impact we have – being Armed and Dangerous – is that in Christ Jesus: - We now have the Devine Nature being a part of us and ever ready to manifest through us. 2 Peter 1:3-4. 3 For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through [d]true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. 4 For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature. God’s Devine Nature shows up in and through our lives when we Walk in the Spirit. This is the ammunition which keeps the arrows sharp, the gun loaded and you and I Armed and Dangerous. Do you know what the ammunition is?  The answer is: - When we Walk in the Fruit of the Spirit. (Example of a shotgun slug – 9 pellets loaded with power). Like the Shot gun cartridge, we are loaded with 9 effective FRUIT to cause utter devastation to the enemy, when the Power of God (that is the Gun powder which you are charged with) HIS Devine power WITHIN goes off. (Faith activates it) What’s in us must be manifested through us. Philippians 2:5 – Let this same attitude be in you. Every time you reveal any of the Fruit of the in dwelling Character of Jesus. You are a danger to the enemy and you pull your flesh back into line. There is nothing on earth that can so powerfully transform us into Christlikeness as the Fruit of the Spirit. It is only by the help of the Holy Spirit that these can come forth in genuine quality. The 9 Fruit broken up in 3 parts: - 1) UPWARD Our relationship with God producing – a. Love: The God kind of Love – powerful, tender and full of compassion – it is an unselfish devotion to others. b. Joy: Emotional excitement to rejoice, great happiness –      Psalm 51:12: (David said) restore to me the joy. c. Peace: An inner quietness in storms, trials, hardships turmoil, it passes all understanding 2) Outward Our relationship with our fellow man with God helping us to produce: a. Patience: Longsuffering – to be patient in the face of offences, trials, difficulties, or hardships. When you are armed with patience, the devil is destroyed before he can start. b. KINDNESS (God helping us with our relationship with others: (Kindness) it is the attitude with which we deal with others – soft spoken. Proverbs 15:1 – “A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger”. Proverbs 17:9 – “He who covers and forgives an offence seeks love, but he who repeats or harps on a matter separates even close friends”. Ask yourself the following Question Is it: T H I N K: Think Helpful Inspirational Necessary Kind b. Goodness: The nature of being good, kind, honest, caring, generous and giving – being a servant – uprightness in heart. 3) INWARD Our Holy Spirit guided and assisted personal Christian conduct showing – a. Faithfulness: The character that can be relied on – trustworthiness, dependability – being faithful to something you have committed yourself to. b. Gentleness: Is an attitude and a behaviour in contrast with harshness (wreed). It is also humbleness. c. SELF-CONTROL or controlling self: Would you agree that most of the other fruit depend on this one. If the enemy is going to attack this is always a good target. Self-control is the ability to imprison – and also keep in control the nature of the flesh. When we are armed with the Ammunition of the Fruit of the Spirit – -    You will be an asset to the Kingdom of God -     And a major danger to the kingdom of darkness. Spend this week making a study of this. Test your heart; see how Armed and Dangerous you really are.

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Psalm 37:3-5 NLT 'Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.' I don’t trust my heart’s desires. They are usually selfish and all about my comfort and well-being. Yet, the psalmist declares that God will grant me my heart’s desires. Maybe there’s a contextual problem here. In an individualistic, materialistic society, it’s difficult not to become wrapped up in self-indulgence. My horizons are very often established around what I determine is in my best interest. This, of course, is not God’s way. Jesus taught that our interests are first to be directed towards God, and then to the other. There is an established framework for this ‘heart’s desire’ equation. Listening to God must begin with implicit trust in God, as I won’t follow the advice of someone I don’t trust. The quality of our friendship with God can be measured by the degree to which we trust God. If our perspective is jaundiced for any reason, it’s unlikely we shall take much delight in God. The psalmist indicates under such a perspective that our heart’s desires are unlikely to be realised. The only way we can take delight in God is to commit everything we are, have and hope for, into his hands. In my younger days, I served God with reservations; despite my declaration of commitment, I wasn’t all in. I wanted a back-up plan and to exercise control over my life. As I’ve experienced life’s many ups and downs, I’ve reached the place where I’ve surrendered everything to God, as far as I can see. I’m no less subject to anxiety, but I do have a perspective that trusts God, despite such anxieties. QUESTION: Is your heart’s desire framed within God’s kingdom agenda, or located too firmly within this world? PRAYER: You are good and faithful and deserve my total trust. I recommit my life into your eternal hands.

Peer pressure. Question: Is it good? Is it bad? Answer: It can be both! Come listen as I talk about how to use peer pressure in a healthy way, and discuss how to avoid unhealthy peer pressure! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/josiah-taylor/support

Guest: Dr. Andy Woods. Topic: Brannon begins the program by discussing the fake science behind the Coronavirus over-reach, tyranny, and socialism. Brannon reminds his listeners that Nazi Germany used doctors, and so-called experts to convince Germans to go along with the tyranny of the Third Reich by using fake science. The fake science of the Nazis declared the Jews spread disease and were a threat to the common good. Whether it is global warming, pandemics, embryonic stem cell research or socialist medicine that conceals active euthanasia; all these are promoted through fake science. Topic: Some hyper-calvinists pastors are publicly declaring that the 3,000 pastors in California that have signed a petition to open their churches are being selfish and a bad witness. Once again these hyper-calvinists are using Romans 13 out of context to push their propaganda as they give aide and comfort to enemies of America, the U.S. Constitution and the gospel while they falsely claim to be standing for the gospel with their twisted scripture and hireling behavior. Topic: You can go to Lowes, Home Depot & Walmart but not church? The press sit for months listening to a politician during a press conference but Americans cannot do the same & listen to their pastor teach? This makes no sense. This has been huge campaign of propaganda & misinformation. Topic: Because the Antichrist comes in peace, does that mean there will be war before he arrives, and do you think war will also precede the Rapture? If so, in what ways should Christians prepare for disasters? Topic: Because the Antichrist comes in peace, does that mean there will be war before he arrives, and do you think war will also precede the Rapture? If so, in what ways should Christians prepare for disasters? Question: What is the difference (if there is one) between those that preach and teach dominonism and those that teach a great end-times revival via the outpouring of God’s Spirit (Joel 2:28-32)? Is the outpouring in Acts 2:16-21 the same as in Joel 2:28-32 or is this passage for Israel only and is being inappropriately used by those teaching replacement theology? Question: Concerning Romans 1 18-32, can this be considered post-rapture prophecy? Question: Is it true that the Reconstructionist Movement teaches that the rapture will not remove the believer from the world but the unbeliever (as per Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43; 24:40-41) and is this a proper use of Scripture?

In this episode of Business Matters, Roxanne Sexton with the Bean Team discusses the Paycheck Protection Program and more specifically, how to maximize the loan forgiveness provisions of the PPP. We outline and then discuss the 4 categories provided by the PPP to determine the amount of loan that will be forgiven. Of course, all of this is based on the guidelines issued through the time of the recording.   PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOANS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, intends to provide timely additional guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), established by section 1102 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act). This document will be updated on a regular basis.Borrowers and lenders may rely on the guidance provided in this document as SBA’s interpretation of the CARES Act and of the Paycheck Protection Program Interim Final Rules (“PPP Interim Final Rules”) (link). The U.S. government will not challenge lender PPP actions that conform to this guidance,1 and to the PPP Interim Final Rules and any subsequent rulemaking in effect at the time.Question: Paragraph 3.b.iii of the PPP Interim Final Rule states that lenders must “[c]onfirm the dollar amount of average monthly payroll costs for the preceding calendar year by reviewing the payroll documentation submitted with the borrower’s application.” Does that require the lender to replicate every borrower’s calculations? Answer: No. Providing an accurate calculation of payroll costs is the responsibility of the borrower, and the borrower attests to the accuracy of those calculations on the Borrower Application Form. Lenders are expected to perform a good faith review, in a reasonable time, of the borrower’s calculations and supporting documents concerning average monthly payroll cost. For example, minimal review of calculations based on a payroll report by a recognized third-party payroll processor would be reasonable. In addition, as the PPP Interim Final Rule indicates, lenders may rely on borrower representations, including with respect to amounts required to be excluded from payroll costs.If the lender identifies errors in the borrower’s calculation or material lack of substantiation in the borrower’s supporting documents, the lender should work with the borrower to remedy the issue.2 Question: Are small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. 632) required to have 500 or fewer employees to be eligible borrowers in the PPP? Answer: No. Small business concerns can be eligible borrowers even if they have more than 500 employees, as long as they satisfy the existing statutory and regulatory definition of a “small business concern” under section 3 of the Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. 632. A business can qualify if it meets the SBA employee-based or revenue-As of May 3, 2020based size standard corresponding to its primary industry. Go to www.sba.gov/size for the industry size standards.Additionally, a business can qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program as a small business concern if it met both tests in SBA’s “alternative size standard” as of March 27, 2020: (1) maximum tangible net worth of the business is not more than $15 million; and (2) the average net income after Federal income taxes (excluding any carry-over losses) of the business for the two full fiscal years before the date of the application is not more than $5 million.A business that qualifies as a small business concern under section 3 of the Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. 632, may truthfully attest to its eligibility for PPP loans on the Borrower Application Form, unless otherwise ineligible.Question: Does my business have to qualify as a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. 632) in order to participate in the PPP? Answer: No. In addition to small business concerns, a business is eligible for a PPP loan if the business has 500 or fewer employees whose principal place of residence is in the United States, or the business meets the SBA employee-based size standards for the industry in which it operates (if applicable). Similarly, PPP loans are also available for qualifying tax-exempt nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), tax-exempt veterans organization described in section 501(c)(19) of the IRC, and Tribal business concerns described in section 31(b)(2)(C) of the Small Business Act that have 500 or fewer employees whose principal place of residence is in the United States, or meet the SBA employee-based size standards for the industry in which they operate.Question: Are lenders required to make an independent determination regarding applicability of affiliation rules under 13 C.F.R. 121.301(f) to borrowers? Answer: No. It is the responsibility of the borrower to determine which entities (if any) are its affiliates and determine the employee headcount of the borrower and its affiliates. Lenders are permitted to rely on borrowers’ certifications.Question: Are borrowers required to apply SBA’s affiliation rules under 13 C.F.R. 121.301(f)? Answer: Yes. Borrowers must apply the affiliation rules set forth in SBA’s Interim Final Rule on Affiliation. A borrower must certify on the Borrower Application Form that the borrower is eligible to receive a PPP loan, and that certification means that the borrower is a small business concern as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632), meets the applicable SBA employee-based or revenue-based size standard, or meets the tests in SBA’s alternative size standard, after applying the affiliation rules, if applicable. SBA’s existing affiliation exclusions apply to the PPP, including, for example the exclusions under 13 CFR 121.103(b)(2).As of May 3, 2020Question: The affiliation rule based on ownership (13 C.F.R. 121.301(f)(1)) states that SBA will deem a minority shareholder in a business to control the business if the shareholder has the right to prevent a quorum or otherwise block action by the board of directors or shareholders. If a minority shareholder irrevocably gives up those rights, is it still considered to be an affiliate of the business? Answer: No. If a minority shareholder in a business irrevocably waives or relinquishes any existing rights specified in 13 C.F.R. 121.301(f)(1), the minority shareholder would no longer be an affiliate of the business (assuming no other relationship that triggers the affiliation rules).Question: The CARES Act excludes from the definition of payroll costs any employee compensation in excess of an annual salary of $100,000. Does that exclusion apply to all employee benefits of monetary value? Answer: No. The exclusion of compensation in excess of $100,000 annually applies only to cash compensation, not to non-cash benefits, including:employer contributions to defined-benefit or defined-contribution retirement plans;payment for the provision of employee benefits consisting of group health care coverage, including insurance premiums; andpayment of state and local taxes assessed on compensation of employees. Question: Do PPP loans cover paid sick leave? Answer: Yes. PPP loans covers payroll costs, including costs for employee vacation, parental, family, medical, and sick leave. However, the CARES Act excludes qualified sick and family leave wages for which a credit is allowed under sections 7001 and 7003 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116–127). Learn more about the Paid Sick Leave Refundable Credit here.Question: My small business is a seasonal business whose activity increases from April to June. Considering activity from that period would be a more accurate reflection of my business’s operations. However, my small business was not fully ramped up on February 15, 2020. Am I still eligible? Answer: In evaluating a borrower’s eligibility, a lender may consider whether a seasonal borrower was in operation on February 15, 2020 or for an 8-week period between February 15, 2019 and June 30, 2019.Question: What if an eligible borrower contracts with a third-party payer such as a payroll provider or a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to process payroll and report payroll taxes? Answer: SBA recognizes that eligible borrowers that use PEOs or similar payroll providers are required under some state registration laws to report wage and other data onAs of May 3, 2020the Employer Identification Number (EIN) of the PEO or other payroll provider. In these cases, payroll documentation provided by the payroll provider that indicates the amount of wages and payroll taxes reported to the IRS by the payroll provider for the borrower’s employees will be considered acceptable PPP loan payroll documentation. Relevant information from a Schedule R (Form 941), Allocation Schedule for Aggregate Form 941 Filers, attached to the PEO’s or other payroll provider’s Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, should be used if it is available; otherwise, the eligible borrower should obtain a statement from the payroll provider documenting the amount of wages and payroll taxes. In addition, employees of the eligible borrower will not be considered employees of the eligible borrower’s payroll provider or PEO.Question: May lenders accept signatures from a single individual who is authorized to sign on behalf of the borrower? Answer: Yes. However, the borrower should bear in mind that, as the Borrower Application Form indicates, only an authorized representative of the business seeking a loan may sign on behalf of the business. An individual’s signature as an “Authorized Representative of Applicant” is a representation to the lender and to the U.S. government that the signer is authorized to make the certifications, including with respect to the applicant and each owner of 20% or more of the applicant’s equity, contained in the Borrower Application Form. Lenders may rely on that representation and accept a single individual’s signature on that basis.Question: I need to request a loan to support my small business operations in light of current economic uncertainty. However, I pleaded guilty to a felony crime a very long time ago. Am I still eligible for the PPP? Answer: Yes. Businesses are only ineligible if an owner of 20 percent or more of the equity of the applicant is presently incarcerated, on probation, on parole; subject to an indictment, criminal information, arraignment, or other means by which formal criminal charges are brought in any jurisdiction; or, within the last five years, for any felony, has been convicted; pleaded guilty; pleaded nolo contendere; been placed on pretrial diversion; or been placed on any form of parole or probation (including probation before judgment).Question: Are lenders permitted to use their own online portals and an electronic form that they create to collect the same information and certifications as in the Borrower Application Form, in order to complete implementation of their online portals? Answer: Yes. Lenders may use their own online systems and a form they establish that asks for the same information (using the same language) as the Borrower Application Form. Lenders are still required to send the data to SBA using SBA’s interface.Question: What time period should borrowers use to determine their number of employees and payroll costs to calculate their maximum loan amounts? As of May 3, 2020Answer: In general, borrowers can calculate their aggregate payroll costs using data either from the previous 12 months or from calendar year 2019. For seasonal businesses, the applicant may use average monthly payroll for the period between February 15, 2019, or March 1, 2019, and June 30, 2019. An applicant that was not in business from February 15, 2019 to June 30, 2019 may use the average monthly payroll costs for the period January 1, 2020 through February 29, 2020.Borrowers may use their average employment over the same time periods to determine their number of employees, for the purposes of applying an employee-based size standard. Alternatively, borrowers may elect to use SBA’s usual calculation: the average number of employees per pay period in the 12 completed calendar months prior to the date of the loan application (or the average number of employees for each of the pay periods that the business has been operational, if it has not been operational for 12 months).Question: Should payments that an eligible borrower made to an independent contractor or sole proprietor be included in calculations of the eligible borrower’s payroll costs? Answer: No. Any amounts that an eligible borrower has paid to an independent contractor or sole proprietor should be excluded from the eligible business’s payroll costs. However, an independent contractor or sole proprietor will itself be eligible for a loan under the PPP, if it satisfies the applicable requirements.Question: How should a borrower account for federal taxes when determining its payroll costs for purposes of the maximum loan amount, allowable uses of a PPP loan, and the amount of a loan that may be forgiven? Answer: Under the Act, payroll costs are calculated on a gross basis without regard to (i.e., not including subtractions or additions based on) federal taxes imposed or withheld, such as the employee’s and employer’s share of Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) and income taxes required to be withheld from employees. As a result, payroll costs are not reduced by taxes imposed on an employee and required to be withheld by the employer, but payroll costs do not include the employer’s share of payroll tax. For example, an employee who earned $4,000 per month in gross wages, from which $500 in federal taxes was withheld, would count as $4,000 in payroll costs. The employee would receive $3,500, and $500 would be paid to the federal government. However, the employer-side federal payroll taxes imposed on the $4,000 in wages are excluded from payroll costs under the statute.33 The definition of “payroll costs” in the CARES Act, 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(viii), excludes “taxes imposed or withheld under chapters 21, 22, or 24 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 during the covered period,” defined as February 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020. As described above, the SBA interprets this statutory exclusion to mean that payroll costs are calculated on a gross basis, without subtracting federal taxes that are imposed on the employee or withheld from employee wages. Unlike employer-side payroll taxes, such employee-side taxes are ordinarily expressed as a reduction in employee take-home pay; their exclusion from the definition of payroll costs means payroll costs should not be reduced based on taxes imposed on the employee or withheld from employee wages. This interpretation is consistent with the text of the statute and advances the legislative purpose of ensuring workersAs of May 3, 2020remain paid and employed. Further, because the reference period for determining a borrower’s maximum loan amount will largely or entirely precede the period from February 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, and the period during which borrowers will be subject to the restrictions on allowable uses of the loans may extend beyond that period, for purposes of the determination of allowable uses of loans and the amount of loan forgiveness, this statutory exclusion will apply with respect to such taxes imposed or withheld at any time, not only during such period.4 Questions 2 – 18 published April 6, 2020.5 Questions 19 – 20 published April 8, 2020.Question: I filed or approved a loan application based on the version of the PPP Interim Final Rule published on April 2, 2020. Do I need to take any action based on the updated guidance in these FAQs? Answer: No. Borrowers and lenders may rely on the laws, rules, and guidance available at the time of the relevant application. However, borrowers whose previously submitted loan applications have not yet been processed may revise their applications based on clarifications reflected in these FAQs.Question: Are PPP loans for existing customers considered new accounts for FinCEN Rule CDD purposes? Are lenders required to collect, certify, or verify beneficial ownership information in accordance with the rule requirements for existing customers? Answer: If the PPP loan is being made to an existing customer and the necessary information was previously verified, you do not need to re-verify the information. Furthermore, if federally insured depository institutions and federally insured credit unions eligible to participate in the PPP program have not yet collected beneficial ownership information on existing customers, such institutions do not need to collect and verify beneficial ownership information for those customers applying for new PPP loans, unless otherwise indicated by the lender’s risk-based approach to BSA compliance.4Question: Do lenders have to use a promissory note provided by SBA or may they use their own? Answer: Lenders may use their own promissory note or an SBA form of promissory note.Question: The amount of forgiveness of a PPP loan depends on the borrower’s payroll costs over an eight-week period; when does that eight-week period begin? Answer: The eight-week period begins on the date the lender makes the first disbursement of the PPP loan to the borrower. The lender must make the first disbursement of the loan no later than ten calendar days from the date of loan approval.5Question: Do lenders need a separate SBA Authorization document to issue PPP loans? Answer: No. A lender does not need a separate SBA Authorization for SBA to guarantee a PPP loan. However, lenders must have executed SBA Form 2484 (theAs of May 3, 2020to issue PPP loans and receive a loan number for each originated PPP loan. Lenders may include in their promissory notes for PPP loans any terms and conditions, including relating to amortization and disclosure, that are not inconsistent with Sections 1102 and 1106 of the CARES Act, the PPP Interim Final Rules and guidance, and SBA Form 2484.As of May 3, 2020Lender Application Form for the Paycheck Protection Program)6to issue PPP loans and receive a loan number for eachoriginated PPP loan. Lendersmay include in theirpromissory notes for PPP loans any terms and conditions, including relating to amortization and disclosure, that arenot inconsistent with Sections 1102 and 1106 of theCARES Act, the PPP Interim Final Rulesand guidance, and SBA Form 2484.22.Question: I am a non-bank lender that meets allapplicable criteria of the PPP InterimFinal Rule. Will I be automatically enrolledas a PPP lender? What criteria will SBAand theTreasuryDepartmentuse to assess whetherto approvemy application to participate as a PPP lender? Answer:We encourage lenders that arenot currently7(a) lenders to apply in order to increase the scope of PPP lending optionsand the speed with which PPP loanscan be disbursedtohelp small businesses across America.We recognize that financialtechnology solutionscan promote efficiency and financial inclusionin implementingthePPP. Applicants should submit SBA Form 3507 and the relevant attachments to NFRLApplicationForPPP@sba.gov.Submission of theSBA Form3507does notresult in automatic enrollmentin the PPP.SBA and the Treasury Department willevaluate each application from anon-bank or non-insured depository institution lenderand determine whetherthe applicant has the necessary qualifications to process, close,disburse, andservice PPP loans made with SBA’sguarantee. SBAmay requestadditionalinformation from the applicant beforemaking a determination.23.Question: How do the $10 million cap and affiliationruleswork for franchises? Answer:If a franchise brand islisted on the SBA Franchise Directory,each of itsfranchiseesthat meets the applicable size standardcan apply for a PPP loan. (Thefranchisor does not apply on behalf of its franchisees.)The $10 million cap on PPP loansis a limit perfranchisee entity,and each franchisee is limited to one PPP loan.Franchise brands that have been denied listing on the Directory because of affiliation between franchisor andfranchisee may request listing toreceive PPP loans.SBA willnot apply affiliation rules to afranchise brand requesting listing on the Directory to participatein the PPP, but SBA will confirm that the brandis otherwiseeligible for listing on the Directory.24.Question: How do the $10 million cap and affiliationruleswork for hotels and restaurants (and any business assigned a North American Industry Classification System(NAICS)code beginning with 72)? Answer:Under the CARES Act,any singlebusinessentitythat is assigned a NAICScode beginning with 72 (includinghotels andrestaurants) andthat employs not more than 500employees perphysicallocationiseligible to receive a PPPloan.6Thisrequirementissatisfiedbyalenderwhenthelendercompletesthe processofsubmitting aloan through the E-Transystem;notransmissionorretentionofaphysical copy of Form2484isrequired.As of May 3, 2020In addition, SBA’s affiliation rules (13 CFR 121.103 and 13 CFR 121.301) do not apply to any business entity that is assigned a NAICS code beginning with 72 and that employs not more than a total of 500 employees. As a result, if each hotel or restaurant location owned by a parent business is a separate legal business entity, each hotel or restaurant location that employs not more than 500 employees is permitted to apply for a separate PPP loan provided it uses its unique EIN.The $10 million maximum loan amount limitation applies to each eligible business entity, because individual business entities cannot apply for more than one loan. The following examples illustrate how these principles apply.Example 1. Company X directly owns multiple restaurants and has no affiliates.Company X may apply for a PPP loan if it employs 500 or fewer employees per location (including at its headquarters), even if the total number of employees employed across all locations is over 500. Example 2. Company X wholly owns Company Y and Company Z (as a result, Companies X, Y, and Z are all affiliates of one another). Company Y and Company Z each own a single restaurant with 500 or fewer employees.Company Y and Company Z can each apply for a separate PPP loan, because each has 500 or fewer employees. The affiliation rules do not apply, because Company Y and Company Z each has 500 or fewer employees and is in the food services business (with a NAICS code beginning with 72). Example 3. Company X wholly owns Company Y and Company Z (as a result, Companies X, Y, and Z are all affiliates of one another). Company Y owns a restaurant with 400 employees. Company Z is a construction company with 400 employees.Company Y is eligible for a PPP loan because it has 500 or fewer employees. The affiliation rules do not apply to Company Y, because it has 500 or fewer employees and is in the food services business (with a NAICS code beginning with 72).The waiver of the affiliation rules does not apply to Company Z, because Company Z is in the construction industry. Under SBA’s affiliation rules, 13 CFR 121.301(f)(1) and (3), Company Y and Company Z are affiliates of one another because they are under the common control of Company X, which wholly owns both companies. This means that the size of Company Z is determined by adding its employees to those of Companies X and Y. Therefore, Company Z is deemed to have more than 500 employees, together with its affiliates. However, Company Z may be eligible to receive a PPP loan as a small business concern if it, together with Companies X and Y, meets SBA’s other applicable size standards,” as explained in FAQ #2. Question: Does the information lenders are required to collect from PPP applicants regarding every owner who has a 20% or greater ownership stake in the applicant business (i.e., owner name, title, ownership %, TIN, and address) satisfy a lender’s obligation to collect beneficial ownership information (which has a 25% ownership threshold) under the Bank Secrecy Act? As of May 3, 2020Answer: For lenders with existing customers: With respect to collecting beneficial ownership information for owners holding a 20% or greater ownership interest, if the PPP loan is being made to an existing customer and the lender previously verified the necessary information, the lender does not need to re-verify the information. Furthermore, if federally insured depository institutions and federally insured credit unions eligible to participate in the PPP program have not yet collected such beneficial ownership information on existing customers, such institutions do not need to collect and verify beneficial ownership information for those customers applying for new PPP loans, unless otherwise indicated by the lender’s risk-based approach to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance.For lenders with new customers: For new customers, the lender’s collection of the following information from all natural persons with a 20% or greater ownership stake in the applicant business will be deemed to satisfy applicable BSA requirements and FinCEN regulations governing the collection of beneficial ownership information: owner name, title, ownership %, TIN, address, and date of birth. If any ownership interest of 20% or greater in the applicant business belongs to a business or other legal entity, lenders will need to collect appropriate beneficial ownership information for that entity. If you have questions about requirements related to beneficial ownership, go to https://www.fincen.gov/resources/statutes-and-regulations/cdd-final-rule. Decisions regarding further verification of beneficial ownership information collected from new customers should be made pursuant to the lender’s risk-based approach to BSA compliance.77 Questions 21 – 25 published April 13, 2020.Question: SBA regulations require approval by SBA’s Standards of Conduct Committee (SCC) for SBA Assistance, other than disaster assistance, to an entity, if its sole proprietor, partner, officer, director, or stockholder with a 10 percent or more interest is: a current SBA employee; a Member of Congress; an appointed official or employee of the legislative or judicial branch; a member or employee of an SBA Advisory Council or SCORE volunteer; or a household member of any of the preceding individuals. Do these entities need the approval of the SCC in order to be eligible for a PPP loan? Answer: The SCC has authorized a blanket approval for PPP loans to such entities so that further action by the SCC is not necessary in the PPP program.Question: SBA regulations require a written statement of no objection by the pertinent Department or military service before it provides any SBA Assistance, other than disaster loans, to an entity, if its sole proprietor, partner, officer, director, or stockholder with a 10 percent or more interest, or if a household member of any of the preceding individuals, is an employee of another Government Department or Agency having a grade of at least GS-13 or its equivalent. Does this requirement apply to PPP loans? As of May 3, 2020Answer: No. The SCC has determined that a written statement of no objection is not required from another Government Department or Agency for PPP loans.Question: Is a lender permitted to submit a PPP loan application to SBA through E-Tran before the lender has fulfilled its responsibility to review the required borrower documentation and calculation of payroll costs? Answer: No. Before a lender submits a PPP loan through E-Tran, the lender must have collected the information and certifications contained in the Borrower Application Form and the lender must have fulfilled its obligations set forth in paragraphs 3.b.(i)-(iii) of the PPP Interim Final Rule. Please refer to the Interim Final Rule and FAQ #1 for more information on the lender’s responsibility regarding confirmation of payroll costs.Lenders who did not understand that these steps are required before submission to E-Tran need not withdraw applications submitted to E-Tran before April 14, 2020, but must fulfill lender responsibilities with respect to those applications as soon as practicable and no later than loan closing.88 Questions 26 – 28 published April 14, 2020.9 Question 29 published April 15, 2020.10 Question 30 published April 17, 2020.Question: Can lenders use scanned copies of documents or E-signatures or E-consents permitted by the E-sign Act? Answer: Yes. All PPP lenders may accept scanned copies of signed loan applications and documents containing the information and certifications required by SBA Form 2483 and the promissory note used for the PPP loan. Additionally, lenders may also accept any form of E-consent or E-signature that complies with the requirements of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (P.L. 106-229).If electronic signatures are not feasible, when obtaining a wet ink signature without in-person contact, lenders should take appropriate steps to ensure the proper party has executed the document.This guidance does not supersede signature requirements imposed by other applicable law, including by the lender’s primary federal regulator.9Question: Can a lender sell a PPP loan into the secondary market? Answer: Yes. A PPP loan may be sold into the secondary market at any time after the loan is fully disbursed. A secondary market sale of a PPP loan does not require SBA approval. A PPP loan sold into the secondary market is 100% SBA guaranteed. A PPP loan may be sold on the secondary market at a premium or a discount to par value.10As of May 3, 2020Question: Do businesses owned by large companies with adequate sources of liquidity to support the business’s ongoing operations qualify for a PPP loan? Answer: In addition to reviewing applicable affiliation rules to determine eligibility, all borrowers must assess their economic need for a PPP loan under the standard established by the CARES Act and the PPP regulations at the time of the loan application. Although the CARES Act suspends the ordinary requirement that borrowers must be unable to obtain credit elsewhere (as defined in section 3(h) of the Small Business Act), borrowers still must certify in good faith that their PPP loan request is necessary. Specifically, before submitting a PPP application, all borrowers should review carefully the required certification that “[c]urrent economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the Applicant.” Borrowers must make this certification in good faith, taking into account their current business activity and their ability to access other sources of liquidity sufficient to support their ongoing operations in a manner that is not significantly detrimental to the business. For example, it is unlikely that a public company with substantial market value and access to capital markets will be able to make the required certification in good faith, and such a company should be prepared to demonstrate to SBA, upon request, the basis for its certification.Lenders may rely on a borrower’s certification regarding the necessity of the loan request. Any borrower that applied for a PPP loan prior to the issuance of this guidance and repays the loan in full by May 7, 2020 will be deemed by SBA to have made the required certification in good faith.1111 Question 31 published April 23, 2020.Question: Does the cost of a housing stipend or allowance provided to an employee as part of compensation count toward payroll costs? Answer: Yes. Payroll costs includes all cash compensation paid to employees, subject to the $100,000 annual compensation per employee limitation.Question: Is there existing guidance to help PPP applicants and lenders determine whether an individual employee’s principal place of residence is in the United States? Answer: PPP applicants and lenders may consider IRS regulations (26 CFR § 1.121-1(b)(2)) when determining whether an individual employee’s principal place of residence is in the United States.Question: Are agricultural producers, farmers, and ranchers eligible for PPP loans? Answer: Yes. Agricultural producers, farmers, and ranchers are eligible for PPP loans if: (i) the business has 500 or fewer employees, or (ii) the business fits within the revenue-based sized standard, which is average annual receipts of $1 million.Additionally, agricultural producers, farmers, and ranchers can qualify for PPP loans as a small business concern if their business meets SBA’s “alternative size standard.” TheAs of May 3, 2020“alternative size standard” is currently: (1) maximum net worth of the business is not more than $15 million, and (2) the average net income after Federal income taxes (excluding any carry-over losses) of the business for the two full fiscal years before the date of the application is not more than $5 million.For all of these criteria, the applicant must include its affiliates in its calculations. Link to Applicable Affiliation Rules for the PPP.Question: Are agricultural and other forms of cooperatives eligible to receive PPP loans? Answer: As long as other PPP eligibility requirements are met, small agricultural cooperatives and other cooperatives may receive PPP loans.1212 Questions 32 – 35 published April 24, 2020.13 Questions 36 published April 26, 2020.14 Question 37 published April 28, 2020.Question: To determine borrower eligibility under the 500-employee or other applicable threshold established by the CARES Act, must a borrower count all employees or only full-time equivalent employees? Answer: For purposes of loan eligibility, the CARES Act defines the term employee to include “individuals employed on a full-time, part-time, or other basis.” A borrower must therefore calculate the total number of employees, including part-time employees, when determining their employee headcount for purposes of the eligibility threshold. For example, if a borrower has 200 full-time employees and 50 part-time employees each working 10 hours per week, the borrower has a total of 250 employees.By contrast, for purposes of loan forgiveness, the CARES Act uses the standard of “full-time equivalent employees” to determine the extent to which the loan forgiveness amount will be reduced in the event of workforce reductions.13Question: Do businesses owned by private companies with adequate sources of liquidity to support the business’s ongoing operations qualify for a PPP loan? Answer: See response to FAQ #31.14Question: Section 1102 of the CARES Act provides that PPP loans are available only to applicants that were “in operation on February 15, 2020.” Is a business that was in operation on February 15, 2020 but had a change in ownership after February 15, 2020 eligible for a PPP loan? Answer: Yes. As long as the business was in operation on February 15, 2020, if it meets the other eligibility criteria, the business is eligible to apply for a PPP loan regardless of the change in ownership. In addition, where there is a change in ownership effectuated through a purchase of substantially all assets of a business that was in operation onAs of May 3, 2020February 15, the business acquiring the assets will be eligible to apply for a PPP loan even if the change in ownership results in the assignment of a new tax ID number and even if the acquiring business was not in operation until after February 15, 2020. If the acquiring business has maintained the operations of the pre-sale business, the acquiring business may rely on the historic payroll costs and headcount of the pre-sale business for the purposes of its PPP application, except where the pre-sale business had applied for and received a PPP loan. The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, has determined that the requirement that a business “was in operation on February 15, 2020” should be applied based on the economic realities of the business’s operations.Question: Will SBA review individual PPP loan files? Answer: Yes. In FAQ #31, SBA reminded all borrowers of an important certification required to obtain a PPP loan. To further ensure PPP loans are limited to eligible borrowers in need, the SBA has decided, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, that it will review all loans in excess of $2 million, in addition to other loans as appropriate, following the lender’s submission of the borrower’s loan forgiveness application. Additional guidance implementing this procedure will be forthcoming.The outcome of SBA’s review of loan files will not affect SBA’s guarantee of any loan for which the lender complied with the lender obligations set forth in paragraphs III.3.b(i)-(iii) of the Paycheck Protection Program Rule (April 2, 2020) and further explained in FAQ #1.1515 Questions 38 – 39 published April 29, 2020.Question: Will a borrower’s PPP loan forgiveness amount (pursuant to section 1106 of the CARES Act and SBA’s implementing rules and guidance) be reduced if the borrower laid off an employee, offered to rehire the same employee, but the employee declined the offer? Answer: No. As an exercise of the Administrator’s and the Secretary’s authority under Section 1106(d)(6) of the CARES Act to prescribe regulations granting de minimis exemptions from the Act’s limits on loan forgiveness, SBA and Treasury intend to issue an interim final rule excluding laid-off employees whom the borrower offered to rehire (for the same salary/wages and same number of hours) from the CARES Act’s loan forgiveness reduction calculation. The interim final rule will specify that, to qualify for this exception, the borrower must have made a good faith, written offer of rehire, and the employee’s rejection of that offer must be documented by the borrower. Employees and employers should be aware that employees who reject offers of re-employment may forfeit eligibility for continued unemployment compensation.Question: Can a seasonal employer that elects to use a 12-week period between May 1, 2019 and September 15, 2019 to calculate its maximum PPP loan amount under the interim final rule issued by Treasury on April 27, 2020, make all the required certifications on the Borrower Application Form? As of May 3, 2020Answer: Yes. The Borrower Application Form requires applicants to certify that “The Applicant is eligible to receive a loan under the rules in effect at the time this application is submitted that have been issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) implementing the Paycheck Protection Program.” On April 27, 2020, Treasury issued an interim final rule allowing seasonal borrowers to use an alternative base period for purposes of calculating the loan amount for which they are eligible under the PPP. An applicant that is otherwise in compliance with applicable SBA requirements, and that complies with Treasury’s interim final rule on seasonal workers, will be deemed eligible for a PPP loan under SBA rules. Instead of following the instructions on page 3 of the Borrower Application Form for the time period for calculating average monthly payroll for seasonal businesses, an applicant may elect to use the time period in Treasury’s interim final rule on seasonal workers.Question: Do nonprofit hospitals exempt from taxation under section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code qualify as “nonprofit organizations” under section 1102 of the CARES Act? Answer: Section 1102 of the CARES Act defines the term “nonprofit organization” as “an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code.” The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, understands that nonprofit hospitals exempt from taxation under section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code are unique in that many such hospitals may meet the description set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to qualify for tax exemption under section 501(a), but have not sought to be recognized by the IRS as such because they are otherwise fully tax-exempt under a different provision of the Internal Revenue Code.Accordingly, the Administrator will treat a nonprofit hospital exempt from taxation under section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code as meeting the definition of “nonprofit organization” under section 1102 of the CARES Act if the hospital reasonably determines, in a written record maintained by the hospital, that it is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is therefore within a category of organization that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a).16 The hospital’s certification of eligibility on the Borrower Application Form cannot be made without this determination. This approach helps accomplish the statutory purpose of ensuring that a broad range of borrowers, including entities that are helping to lead the medical response to the ongoing pandemic, can benefit from the loans provided under the PPP.16 This determination need not account for the ancillary conditions set forth in section 501(r) of the Internal Revenue Code and elsewhere associated with securing the tax exemption under that section. Section 501(r) states that a hospital organization shall not be treated as described in section 501(c)(3) unless it meets certain community health and other requirements. However, section 1102 of the CARES Act defines the term “nonprofit organization” solely by reference to section 501(c)(3), and section 501(r) does not amend section 501(c)(3). Therefore, for purposes of the PPP, the requirements of section 501(r) do not apply to the determination of whether an organization is “described in section 501(c)(3).”As of May 3, 2020This guidance is solely for purposes of qualification as a “nonprofit organization” under section 1102 of the CARES Act and related purposes of the CARES Act, and does not have any consequences for federal tax law purposes. Nonprofit hospitals should also review all other applicable eligibility criteria, including the Interim Final Rules on Promissory Notes, Authorizations, Affiliation, and Eligibility (April 28, 2020) regarding an important limitation on ownership by state or local governments. 85 FR 23450, 23451.17  

“Teamwork makes the dream work” Question: Is your family functioning like a group of individuals living under the same roof OR is your family working together as a team; an effective team? In this episode, I'm talking about the team approach to family life, why it works, and how you can get your family functioning as a successful team. 

Question: Is there an optimum number of meals or insulin spikes per day for optimizing thyroid function? Assuming that you're controlling for the level of insulin sensitivity on the thyroid gland -- I guess if I had to throw out a wild guess, the free fatty acid concentration is probably mostly relevant when the free fatty acid levels are really high. It's probably not the case that you want to just like -- it's probably -- I don't know. If you go a long time without eating food or you eat like very high fat, very low carb acutely, in that context it's probably when the free fatty acid levels are getting the highest. If you're spreading your meals out more, you're probably never going to have as big of a peak. Or you're spreading your carbohydrate out more, you might have slightly elevated free fatty acids that never actually cross the threshold for that to matter. But I still think the dominant things for insulin on the thyroid is mostly just going to be an average cumulative thing. I don't think that the number of spikes is going to drive that. This Q&A can also be found as part of a much longer episode, here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/podcast/2019/10/19/ask-us-anything-hormones-dr-carrie-jones-may-10-2019 If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a ====== DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice. PLEASE NOTE: As a result of the COVID-19 crisis and the time I am committing to staying on top of relevant research, as well as the high volume of questions I receive, it may take me extra time to respond to questions here. For an up-to-date list of where I respond to questions most quickly, please see the contact page on chrismasterjohnphd.com. =======

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*18.1 Makkos Daf 12 A (Top line)**Summary*_We have reproduced the last summary in full since today’s learning is a direct follow up_*If the _kohen gadol_ is disqualified from _kehunah_* _[he was found to be a challal. If he was found to be a Yisroel there is no question that it is considered as if there was no kohen gadol at all]:_ It is a dispute between *Rabbi Ami* and *Rabbi Yitzchok Nafcha.* According to one; it’s like *the kehuna died* and the murderers go free. According to the other, *the kehuna is cancelled* and it is considered as if there was no _kohen gadol_ at all.*Question: Is this dispute the same* as that of Rabbi Eliezer and Rabbi Yehoshua?*Mishna:* If a _kohen gadol_ was bringing _korbanos_ and *he was discovered to be a _challal:_ Rabbi Eliezer: All his previous _korbanos_ are disqualified. Rabbi Yehoshua: They’re kosher.*It seems that the amora who posits that *the _kehuna_ died is following Rabbi Yehoshua* and the amora who posits that *the _kehuna_ is cancelled is following Rabbi Eliezer.**Answer: The disputes are not necessarily correlated.* While Rabbi Eliezer certainly is of the opinion that the _kehuna_ is cancelled, *both Rabbi Ami and Rabbi Yitzchok Nafcha can explain Rabbi Yehoshua’s position* in a way that matches up with their own.*Rabbi Yehoshua agrees* even with the position that ‘the _kehuna_ is cancelled’. He only says that *_korbanos_ brought by a _challal_ will not be disqualified* because of the _possuk_ regarding _poeil yadav_ [the _korbanos_ he brings] in which he *darshens* *the word _cheilo_ to include _challalim._*_The Torah states that a murderer must be taken to be executed from near the mizbeach (from doing the avodah). However the gemara in Yuma teaches that while a kohen is actually on the mizbeach, he is not taken to be killed.__Before his death, Dovid Hamelech commanded Shlomo to execute Yoav ben Tzeruya. Yoav fled into the ‘tent of Hashem’ and grabbed onto the corners of the mizbeach. But Shlomo had him executed anyway._*Rav Yehuda amar Rav:* Yoav made *two errors* at that time.*1.Only standing on the mizbeach* is protection against being executed, not holding its corners.*2.The _mizbeach_ protects only when it is in its proper place,* but this tent of Hashem in Yerushalayim _(Rashi emends the text of the gemara so it doesn’t read Shiloh)_ had the status of a _bamah._*Abayye:* He made an *additional error.**The _mizbeach_* protects only _kohanim_ in the midst of _avodah,_ but Yoav was not a _kohen._ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*18.1 Makkos Daf 12 A (Top line)* *Summary* _We have reproduced the last summary in full since today’s learning is a direct follow up_*If the _kohen gadol_ is disqualified from _kehunah_* _[he was found to be a challal. If he was found to be a Yisroel there is no question that it is considered as if there was no kohen gadol at all]:_ It is a dispute between *Rabbi Ami* and *Rabbi Yitzchok Nafcha.* According to one; it’s like *the kehuna died* and the murderers go free. According to the other, *the kehuna is cancelled* and it is considered as if there was no _kohen gadol_ at all.*Question: Is this dispute the same* as that of Rabbi Eliezer and Rabbi Yehoshua? *Mishna:* If a _kohen gadol_ was bringing _korbanos_ and *he was discovered to be a _challal:_ Rabbi Eliezer: All his previous _korbanos_ are disqualified. Rabbi Yehoshua: They’re kosher.*It seems that the amora who posits that *the _kehuna_ died is following Rabbi Yehoshua* and the amora who posits that *the _kehuna_ is cancelled is following Rabbi Eliezer.**Answer: The disputes are not necessarily correlated.* While Rabbi Eliezer certainly is of the opinion that the _kehuna_ is cancelled, *both Rabbi Ami and Rabbi Yitzchok Nafcha can explain Rabbi Yehoshua’s position* in a way that matches up with their own. *Rabbi Yehoshua agrees* even with the position that ‘the _kehuna_ is cancelled’. He only says that *_korbanos_ brought by a _challal_ will not be disqualified* because of the _possuk_ regarding _poeil yadav_ [the _korbanos_ he brings] in which he *darshens* *the word _cheilo_ to include _challalim._* _The Torah states that a murderer must be taken to be executed from near the mizbeach (from doing the avodah). However the gemara in Yuma teaches that while a kohen is actually on the mizbeach, he is not taken to be killed.__Before his death, Dovid Hamelech commanded Shlomo to execute Yoav ben Tzeruya. Yoav fled into the ‘tent of Hashem’ and grabbed onto the corners of the mizbeach. But Shlomo had him executed anyway._ *Rav Yehuda amar Rav:* Yoav made *two errors* at that time.*1. Only standing on the mizbeach* is protection against being executed, not holding its corners.*2. The _mizbeach_ protects only when it is in its proper place,* but this tent of Hashem in Yerushalayim _(Rashi emends the text of the gemara so it doesn’t read Shiloh)_ had the status of a _bamah._ *Abayye:* He made an *additional error.* *The _mizbeach_* protects only _kohanim_ in the midst of _avodah,_ but Yoav was not a _kohen._ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*17.6 Makkos Daf 11 B (6 lines Up)*Today's Torah Learning is Sponsored by *Michael Grossman**May Today’s Torah Learning be a zechus to end the pandemic and may all the sick have a refua shleima!*Sponsor a day's learning (thousands of minutes!) for only $50 *click here:*https://secure.cardknox.com/torasavigdor?xDescription=GemaraProjectDay&xamount=50*Summary**If the _kohen gadol_ is disqualified from _kehunah_* _[he was found to be a challal. If he was found to be a Yisroel there is no question that it is considered as if there was no kohen gadol at all]:_ It is a dispute between *Rabbi Ami* and *Rabbi Yitzchok Nafcha.* According to one; it’s like *the kehuna died* and the murderers go free. According to the other, *the kehuna is cancelled* and it is considered as if there was no _kohen gadol_ at all.*Question: Is this dispute the same* as that of Rabbi Eliezer and Rabbi Yehoshua?*Mishna:* If a _kohen gadol_ was bringing _korbanos_ and *he was discovered to be a _challal:_ Rabbi Eliezer: All his previous _korbanos_ are disqualified. Rabbi Yehoshua: They’re kosher.*It seems that the amora who posits that *the _kehuna_ died is following Rabbi Yehoshua* and the amora who posits that *the _kehuna_ is cancelled is following Rabbi Eliezer.* See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*17.6 Makkos Daf 11 B (6 lines Up)*Today's Torah Learning is Sponsored by *Michael Grossman* *May Today’s Torah Learning be a zechus to end the pandemic and may all the sick have a refua shleima!* Sponsor a day's learning (thousands of minutes!) for only $50 *click here:*https://secure.cardknox.com/torasavigdor?xDescription=GemaraProjectDay&xamount=50*Summary* *If the _kohen gadol_ is disqualified from _kehunah_* _[he was found to be a challal. If he was found to be a Yisroel there is no question that it is considered as if there was no kohen gadol at all]:_ It is a dispute between *Rabbi Ami* and *Rabbi Yitzchok Nafcha.* According to one; it’s like *the kehuna died* and the murderers go free. According to the other, *the kehuna is cancelled* and it is considered as if there was no _kohen gadol_ at all.*Question: Is this dispute the same* as that of Rabbi Eliezer and Rabbi Yehoshua? *Mishna:* If a _kohen gadol_ was bringing _korbanos_ and *he was discovered to be a _challal:_ Rabbi Eliezer: All his previous _korbanos_ are disqualified. Rabbi Yehoshua: They’re kosher.*It seems that the amora who posits that *the _kehuna_ died is following Rabbi Yehoshua* and the amora who posits that *the _kehuna_ is cancelled is following Rabbi Eliezer.* See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*17.3 Makkos Daf 11 B (14 lines Dn)*Today's Torah Learning is *Sponsored Anonymously:*לזכות רפואת *יעקב יצחק בן חיילא גאלדא וישראל* *יעקב בן פיגא יוטא*בתוך שאר חולי ישראל!Sponsor a day's learning (thousands of minutes!) for only $50 *click here:*https://secure.cardknox.com/torasavigdor?xDescription=GemaraProjectDay&xamount=50*Summary*_We learned in the mishna (16.5) that the death of all types of kohanim gedolim (3 or 4 types) is cause for the murderer to leave his sanctuary city._*Question:* Is he released only with the death of all _kohanim gedolim_ or *does one of them suffice?**Tentative Answer:* The coming _mishna_ states “If there was no _kohen gadol_ at the time of his sentencing, he can never leave the sanctuary city”. *This implies that all four are necessary for his release,* because even if one was missing, there should have been others.*Response: It is possible that there were no _kohanim gedolim_ at all.**Mishna:* If the _kohen gadol_ died *after his sentencing, he need not go into exile* at all.If a _kohen gadol_ was appointed before his sentencing, he needs to wait for *the new appointee’s passing* before he can go free.If the _kohen gadol_ died before his sentencing and no new _kohen gadol_ was appointed until after his sentencing; *there was no _kohen gadol_ at the time of his sentencing, he can never leave* the sanctuary city. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*17.3 Makkos Daf 11 B (14 lines Dn)*Today's Torah Learning is *Sponsored Anonymously:* לזכות רפואת *יעקב יצחק בן חיילא גאלדא וישראל* *יעקב בן פיגא יוטא* בתוך שאר חולי ישראל!Sponsor a day's learning (thousands of minutes!) for only $50 *click here:*https://secure.cardknox.com/torasavigdor?xDescription=GemaraProjectDay&xamount=50*Summary* _We learned in the mishna (16.5) that the death of all types of kohanim gedolim (3 or 4 types) is cause for the murderer to leave his sanctuary city._*Question:* Is he released only with the death of all _kohanim gedolim_ or *does one of them suffice?* *Tentative Answer:* The coming _mishna_ states “If there was no _kohen gadol_ at the time of his sentencing, he can never leave the sanctuary city”. *This implies that all four are necessary for his release,* because even if one was missing, there should have been others. *Response: It is possible that there were no _kohanim gedolim_ at all.* *Mishna:* If the _kohen gadol_ died *after his sentencing, he need not go into exile* at all.If a _kohen gadol_ was appointed before his sentencing, he needs to wait for *the new appointee’s passing* before he can go free.If the _kohen gadol_ died before his sentencing and no new _kohen gadol_ was appointed until after his sentencing; *there was no _kohen gadol_ at the time of his sentencing, he can never leave* the sanctuary city. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Psalm 25:4-5 NLT 'Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.' Waiting has negative associations today. Western society expects instant results or access, whether it is medical results, superfast broadband access to the internet – even finding a suitable partner has been reduced to ‘speed dating’ so that we can budget our emotional energy effectively. It’s all too easy to offer up a morning prayer for guidance – “show me the right path” – and anticipate we will have God’s response by sunset. We soon learn that God does not subscribe to a consumer mindset. Ease of access and mass supply is not one of God’s attributes. In this way, God appears quite old-fashioned. More like the ironmongers my dad took me to as a child, where he and the shopkeeper ferreted around for ages, looking for a screw to match the one Dad was seeking to replace. This was the very antipathy of newer DIY stores, with their neatly stacked aisles and pristine packets. In reality, waiting carries within it a sense of expectation and hope. We are stationary in anticipation of something. The challenge is managing our emotions as we wait. It is also how to fill the time while we wait. If we mismanage that we can boil over with frustration, directing blame towards whoever or whatever we judge to be the cause of the delay. Fortunately, patience, the attribute we need to navigate waiting, is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), freely given to every disciple. It requires no supernatural intervention or anointing from on high. The challenge is learning to find and to use patience. QUESTION: Is patience evident in your life and behaviour? PRAYER: May I wait with expectation, faith, hope and patience.

Psalm 96:1-3 NLT 'Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Sing to the Lord; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.' One of my life’s great challenges is to avoid stagnation; the tendency to put off decisions, avoiding what must be done, to let relationships and activity drop, which in the past I compensated for by comfort eating or investing a lot of time in meaningless activities. In such a slough, I realised that a lot of my ‘purpose’ was defined by what I did and was measured against how other people navigated life. I was losing self-confidence and any reason for living. I needed to reassess who and where I was in life and rediscover my primary reason for living. What I needed was a new song, a fresh refrain for life. I returned to God and began to take God’s declarations seriously. I considered how seriously I wanted to take God at his word, and what that might mean for my life. This took time, but slowly I found my true voice and was able to sing my new refrain. While we can all sing, we cannot all start in the same key or carry a tune within the same vocal range. Today, having found my voice, I confidently sing out my life song, my distinctive appreciation of God, my world and my life. This song carries within it my story of God’s blessing and presents a characteristic sound to those I meet. This has awakened me and I am stimulated through blessing God. My life is once again moving in a clear direction, I am developing as a child of God. I give thanks to God and freely share my experience of blessing. QUESTION: Is your life stagnating? If so, take stock, shake up your routines and take some small steps in the direction you want to travel in. Slowly find your song and your voice. PRAYER: May I bless you, as I learn to sing the unique story of my friendship with you.

Question: Is it useful to measure urine pH? The urine pH is telling you the acid burden that your body has been subjected to. It's telling you, you can make an inference about the compensations that your body has had to engage in. You can also make an inference about the limitations of your body in compensating for that because even your urine pH should be buffered. It's not the case that you put a little bit of acid in the urine and then boom your pH is going to go down. It's the case that your body has a whole bunch of systems to buffer even the urine pH as you excrete acids from your body. The system is, like in your blood, the tiniest, tiniest change in your pH is immediately going to set in motion a change in your breathing rate that is going to cause you to either increase or decrease the exhalation of carbon dioxide in order to adjust the pH of the blood. Then there's going to be a longer-term compensation where you're going to take some of those acids and pee them out. When you pee them out, your kidney is going to buffer those acids in the way of preserving the urine pH. If your urine pH goes down from 6.5 to 5.5, it tells you that your urine pH is like ten times more acidic, but it doesn't tell you that your blood is ten times more acidic. The critics of using urine pH will point that out. But what it does tell you is that your body has been subjected to a rather enormous acid burden, number one; and number two, that you're even starting to overwhelm your kidney's ability to buffer the urine and prevent the pH of the urine from changing. And so it does tell you about the stress put on the system. A high potassium intake would be the number one thing that would acutely affect it apart from taking the bicarbonate. By the way, always take bicarbonate on an empty stomach away from food. This Q&A can also be found as part of a much longer episode, here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/podcast/2019/09/06/ask-anything-nutrition-march-8-2019 If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a

Guest: Cassandra Bach Bio: Cassandra overcame infertility at 45, she was given a 6 or 7% chance of conceiving and she is now the proud mother of a beautiful daughter named Sandy. Ever since she has been researching and developing a program that knocks out women's fears to get them and keep them knocked up! Question: What are some of the fears people have to getting pregnant? Question: How do you get women knocked up? Question: Is there any research out there to support your approach to overcoming infertility?

Are you fired up and ready to charge into the weekend with a sense of direction and purpose? What do you need to focus on in this phase of your business? If you are looking for help that will get you headed in the right direction - you’ve come to the right place! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he explains how to make the right ethical decisions, what it takes to stay in Amazon’s TOS when it comes to insert cards, and so much more. You’ll want to pay close attention to this powerful episode - don’t miss it!  What is your goal?  Wouldn’t it be great to have a ton of people on social media sharing pictures of your product? One of the best ways to get your product featured is by growing your brand’s following. If you want to build your brand while selling your product on Amazon, you also need to honor their Terms of Service (TOS). When you consider sending insert cards to your customers, you need to make sure you aren’t directing them away from Amazon and directly to your store. Amazon wants to see sellers provide value and assistance to the buyer - so deliver! To hear more about growing your brand’s following, make sure to listen to this episode.  Making the right choice  How do you judge between what’s right and what’s wrong and the good from the bad? Some people follow their faith, other’s are more focused on making the most of their life, whatever you believe, you need to have a moral center that will help you make difficult decisions. One helpful tool to get a gauge on what is the right choice to make is to ask yourself, “Does this pass the mom test?” Would the decision that you are going to make be ok with your mother? Let’s face it, we all want to make our mother’s proud - why not run your business the same way? To hear more helpful insights like this one from Scott, make sure to listen to this episode of The Amazing Seller! OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [2:30] Question: Is it ok to ask buyers to post pictures of their product on social media via insert cards?  [9:10] How to make the most of an insert card.  [12:00] Closing thoughts.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE www.theamazingseller.com/ask www.brandcreatorsbook.com

Learn How to make a 6 Figure salary as a CEO of your Own Home Health Care Agency with Shainna Young What is Optonome? What is it all about? Shainna Young, CEO of Own Home Health Care Agency, shares how Optonome helped her agency to where it is today with utilizing Optonome. In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia: 04:00 – What is Optonome? 05:00 – Who benefits from Optonome? 06:20 – How longs does it take to get started with Optonome? 07:20 – What is ISP? 10:00 – What are the pair source for adults with disabilities? 11:45 – Optonome advantage: Gives you clients. 12:50 – Question: How do you start with a geriatric population? 14:15 – Raffle time 18:35 – Questions: How are you getting time freedom? How are you making 6 figures? How are you making a difference? 22:00 – Question: How would one start with Optonome being experienced with geriatrics? 26:15 – Question: What is the difference in the hourly rate of DSP and Optonome? 31:00 – Question: How do you get DSPs? 36:00 – Raffle time 38:40 – Shainna talks about Inclusion housing. 44:00 – Raffle time 54:00 – Mike starting to build his business on Optonome. 56:20 – How much does it cost to start building your business with Optonome? 57:10 – How does Optonome earn their money? Percentage? Yearly fee? Hidden fees? 1:00:00 – Optonome does your marketing, too. 1:00:10 – Question: Is investigator position a telecommute or remote job? 1:02:50 – Question: Is their licensing needed? 1:04:20 – Scaling your agency. 1:08:35 – Learn how to delegate to scale your business. 1:09:40 – MENTOR course by Dr. Mike. 1:12:35 – Optonome takes care of your referrals. 1:13:55 – Hot spots enumerated. 1:15:00 – Raffle time 1:27:55 – The only way how to level up is to start your own business. 1:28:25 – Remember – FAST. 1:31:00 – Go back to your roots and feel valuable (again) with Optonome.

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Question: Is it safe to take creatine when nursing?If you felt fatigued and you took the creatine and all of a sudden that started reversing, then you either felt fatigued because you had low creatine synthesis, or you felt fatigued because you had a methylation problem. Those aren't mutually exclusive. If you're not methylating well, the most sensitive thing that will happen is you'll synthesize less creatine. But I mean it could have gone beyond creatine. It could have been that you're synthesizing less creatine, and you're not regulating your dopamine properly and things like that. But certainly, you're addressing a methylation issue/a creatine deficiency issue. I don't know the exact cause and effect scenario that would lead to ovulation, but it makes sense that you ovulate. Think about the regulation of fertility, the whole thought process of the body's regulation of fertility. All of it comes down to energy. It comes down to the fact that when you get pregnant, you're investing -- I don't remember what the numbers are off the top of my head -- something like 50,000 kilocalories in the pregnancy. Then in lactation, you're investing another I think thousand kilocalories a day or something like that. The whole hypothalamic regulation of sex hormones and thyroid hormone is all regulated by leptin and insulin as signals of long-term and short-term energy status. Insulin and leptin are hormones. Endocrine hormones are between tissues. But what happens at the cellular level is I think it's very plausible that something that's happening at the cellular level and the recognition of what those hormones mean to communicate that energy is present, sufficient for fertility is going to be ATP dependent. If you're missing creatine, then you're going to have a drop in the power of the ATP signal and the recycling of the ATP. This is the basis for why creatine is used for muscular power, but it's also the basis for why creatine is used to use energy in producing stomach acid or to communicate or to transmit light and dark signals through your eye to your brain to make vision. All over the place, creatine is super important to the cellular utilization of energy. My guess is it's correcting a response inside the cell to the leptin and insulin. In terms of safety in breastfeeding, I don't think there's any evidence one way or another. It's probably safe because you could get this from meat, and there's no evidence of harm. But if you wanted to be hyper careful, I don't think you need to do this, but if you wanted to be like super, super careful, what I would do is divide the 5 grams over three or four meals evenly on the basis that there are very, very trace amounts of byproducts of high-dose creatine. Five grams will cause extraordinarily tiny amounts of toxins that appear in the urine. I mean, not toxins at the level that we're talking about, but I doubt it's a risk. But if you wanted to be hyper careful, divide the dose up evenly.  This Q&A can also be found as part of a much longer episode, here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/podcast/2019/03/30/ask-anything-nutrition-march-4-2019 If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a

Today's Segment Is Called "Kill The Noise". The Time We Live In Is Full Of So Much Noise, Our Life's Are Constantly In Need Of More, And Our Attention Is Required In Every Moment. We Hear So Much Noise. The Question Is, Do We Hear God's Voice? Let's Kill The Noise, And Hear God's Voice, For He Has A Purpose For Us All.

Question: Is there a potential for adverse effects of 5-10 mg of folate for heterozygous MTHFR? Is there a potential? Yeah. The tolerable upper intake level for folate was set at 1 milligram on the basis that there are rare hypersensitivity syndromes that have caused reactions to 1 milligram or higher. On the basis that in numerous case reports, supplementation of more folate than that has been the factor that appears to precipitate the neurological degeneration in B12 deficient patients. It seems like if you're B12-deficient and you add a megadose of folate, there might be something causal about adding the folate precipitating the B12 deficiency. That makes sense. Folate and B12 participate together in methylation. The neurological degeneration specific to B12 deficiency is probably mostly due to the non-methylation functions of B12. That's why it doesn't happen in folate deficiency. If you add folate, you're going to probably redirect some of the B12 into the methylation pathway, rob it from the other pathway, which is metabolizing methylmalonic acid into the citric acid cycle. You do that and you provoke the specific neurological degeneration of B12 deficiency.The flipside of this is someone could say, well, there's no evidence that outside of these rare things that 50 milligrams of folate causes harm. That's true. There isn't a well-characterized harm from it. But I still think that it's stupid, it's stupid. Why would someone with a heterozygous MTHFR SNP need 10 milligrams of folic acid or methylfolate? That makes no sense biochemically at all. It makes no sense. First of all, are they compound heterozygous or are they just heterozygous for the SNP? I don't know if it's harmful, but it's irrational to take high-dose methylfolate for this purpose or high-dose folic acid is irrational. It's on the basis that it's not effective. It is five to ten times the Institute of Medicine's tolerable upper intake level. It's not that I know it will cause harm. It's just that it's way into the territory of what has the possibility of harm in some people. Why for no benefit would you take yourself deep into the territory of possible harm? This Q&A can also be found as part of a much longer episode, here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/podcast/2019/03/30/ask-anything-nutrition-march-4-2019 If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a

Question: Is folate unstable in frozen liver or just in frozen veggies? The answer is folate is stable in frozen liver. It is not stable in frozen greens.  This Q&A can also be found as part of a much longer episode, here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/podcast/2019/03/30/ask-anything-nutrition-march-4-2019 If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a