Monday, 16 September 2019

Breast feeding and Pregnant?

l am breastfeeding but haven't seen my period for eight months, could l be pregnant..?⚕️ 
 
Breast feeding causes the release of a hormone called prolactin. Prolactin has the effect of suppressing ovulation. However, this effect is only seen when the woman is breastfeeding frequently. It has been estimated that the woman should be breastfeeding every four hours at least for this contraceptive effect of Prolactin to take effect. If the breastfeeding frequency is lower than this, it is possible to get pregnant. It has been known for women to get pregnant without having a period after a prior pregnancy. If you are concerned that you may be pregnant, you should take a pregnancy test.

Sunday, 15 September 2019

๐ŸŽคA CELEBRATION OF GOD'S UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

⏰Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) - 15 Sept 2019

📖Exod 32:7-11,13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17 and 19 (R. Luke 15:18); 1Tim 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-32

The three readings that we have in our Liturgy of today point out, in a very clear manner, the imperfection of man and God's unconditional love towards man. In the First Reading, the people of Israel deserted God and chose to worship a molten calf. Worst still, they ascribed to the molten calf, the glory which ought to be given to God, saying: These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. This action angered God a great deal but even before they repented, God forgave them based on the promise he made to Israels ancestors (cf. Exod 32:13-14).

That attitude of God is equally symbolised in the Gospel, in the characters of the shepherd who went after the strayed sheep, the woman who searched for the lost coin and the Prodigal Father that welcomed the Prodigal Son. In the eyes of the world, the action taken by these different characters might seem foolish but that is exactly how far God can go in bringing a sinner back under the canopy of his love.

Last Sunday, we were warned against using human wisdom to judge the things of heaven. Today, the Pharisees and the elder brother of the prodigal son used human wisdom to interpret the action of God's love. But as the saying goes, Gods foolishness is wiser than any human wisdom. Notice that the story did not end by telling us what became of the Pharisees or the brother of the prodigal son  whether they were able to accept God's love for what it is or not. That could be a challenge for us. We can choose to embrace God's love or keep ourselves outside of it.

The most striking thing about this love of God is that it is an unmerited love. God does not love us because we are good or because we merit it. It would infact seem that he loves us more in our fallenness. That could be what St. Paul makes reference to in the Second Reading, "I am the foremost of sinners; but I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life" (1Tim 1:15-16). He would say in another place, "See how God manifested his love for us: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Rom 5:8).

However, we should be careful not to take Gods love for granted. Even with this knowledge of Gods abundant love in our weakness, St. Paul asks, _Shall we keep on sinning so that grace may come more abundantly?_ (Rom 6:1). The answer is no. Note what was said of the prodigal son, "when he came to himself" or in other words, _"when he came to his senses."_ Even though Gods love is unconditional, it is important that we make a decision to seek to be one with him. He is a merciful but equally a God of justice who would repay each man according to his deeds.

There are many positions we could take from the readings. We can try and emulate God who loves unconditionally. We are called to embrace the position of the repentant prodigal son but must be discouraged from taking the position of the Pharisees and the brother of the prodigal son who could not come into terms with the nature of Gods love. _God is love. He who abides in love, abide in God and God in him_ (1John 4:16).

May the love of God never depart from you in all things. Amen

Have a lovely Sunday. Peace be with you.

what's the average sexual partners should one have before 25?

When it comes to love and sex, there's no single magic number that you should hit before a certain age. For someone who doesn't believe in sex before marriage, zero or one sexual partner may be the ideal whereas for someone who believes in free love and loves sex, the sky may be the limit. What is "average" or "normal" depends a lot on culture, location, religion, etc. According to a large global sex survey from 10 years back, the average number of sexual partners in China and India was 3, Indonesia - 5, France - 8, US - 11, South Africa - 12, Turkey 14 (survey was not restricted to 25 and under). A much more recent survey of Western countries, showed lower numbers (US - 7, Europe - 6). So instead of worrying about hitting the average, just take life as it comes, and do what feels right for you.

*Pills on an Empty Stomach๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’Š?*

what would happen if you drink different types of pills on an empty stomach💊💊?

It depends on the pills! Some pills need to be taken on an empty stomach to be effective, while others need to be taken with food to be the most effective. Certain pills will irritate the stomach lining if taken on an empty stomach, and too much could lead to gastritis. Also, keep in mind that certain combination of pills could interact with each other and shouldn't be taken together regardless of whether your stomach is empty or not - consult a doctor before taking multiple medications at once.

I understand there is viral load and CD 4 count which one should I


 
Both the parameters are important. Viral load indicates the number of HIV particles that are present in your plasma. CD4 count indicates the number of a type of lymphocyte in your blood. Viral load indicates how efficiently the virus is multiplying in your body. Higher the number, greater the multiplication of the virus. Lower the number, better for the patient. A higher CD4 count indicates a better immune status, while a lower CD4 count could mean that the patient will have to monitored closely. CD4 count however is a variable number. Normal CD4 count may vary greatly from patient to patient, at different times in the same patient, from region to region, and between different races. Both the values may need to be compared with previous values for a particular patient before interpretation.

Cure for Rheumatoid Anthritis

I have Rhumetiod Anthritis,how can I be cured.Both my elbows and wrist are swollen not stretching straight.⚕️ 
 
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition. This means that there are antibodies in your blood that are attacking and destroying your own tissues, in this case the lining of your joints. Rheumatoid arthritis cannot be cured. However, there are several excellent medicines that can keep the progression of disease under check. This will delay the onset of severe disease as well as provide you with a better quality of life. The exact treatment can only be determined after examining you and conducting some tests. I advise you to consult your doctor, preferably a Rheumatologist, for the same.