20 Weird Superstitions

20 Weird Superstitions:

 1. Number 13 : 

It’s just a number. Yet, people tweak on Friday the 13th. Many airports don’t have a gate #13. (Instead they have 12-A) Many hotels don’t have a floor #13.

I was always told that the superstition is based on the idea that Judas, the bad disciple, was the 13th man to sit down to the table at The Last Supper. I think a more rational superstition would be to fear bad disciples. 

2. An acorn at the window will keep lightning out.

3.Spit on a new bat before using it for the first time to make it lucky.

Gross. Gross. Gross. In the spring of 2009, in fear of the Swine Flu, high schools all over the country forbade their athletes from shaking hands after the game. Pretty sure “not spitting on the bat” was implied.

And speaking in terms of basic physics, having a lubricated bat makes for less friction, and therefore, slippery balls … okay, now I’m just out of control.

4.In order to write this article, I had to get a Ph.D. in butterflies

 The early appearance of butterflies indicates fair weather.

If the first butterfly is yellow, it will be sunny weather.

If the first butterfly is white, it will be rainy summer.

If the first butterfly is white, someone will die.

If the first butterfly is red, you will be healthy.

If the first butterfly is dark, it means thunderstorms.

If the first butterfly is yellow, someone is going to give birth.

If you capture a butterfly, you will be struck dead.

If you see a butterfly at night, you will die.

 There! Simple, right?

5. A cat onboard a ship is considered to bring luck.

I used to live on a ship. A cat would have been a real drag. All of those spaces to hide in, poop in, pee in? All of that machinery to get torn to pieces in? And who exactly would have been in charge of cleaning the litter boxes? Litter boxes are never lucky.

6. If three people are photographed together, the one in the middle will die first.

 I can’t rationalize it, but this one just gives me the shivers.

7. If you stick your hands in your pocket while walking past a graveyard, it will protect your parents.

Makes me wonder what happens if I turn my pockets inside out. Or, take off my pants and wave my arms around

8. Never take a broom along when you move. It is bad luck. Throw it out and buy a new one.

Isn’t that common sense? A used broom is kind of a nasty thing to box up with the linens. Like packing up used trash cans. A new broom costs like two dollars.

9. If a candle blows out, evil spirits are nearby.

Or, there’s a draft.

10. It is bad luck to light three cigarettes with the same match.

Yeah it is. And that bad luck is called cancer.

11. Evil spirits can’t harm you when you stand inside a circle.

Oh, that explains all those people walking up and down the street wearing hula hoops.

12. It’s bad luck to pick up a coin if it’s tails side up. Good luck comes if it’s heads up.

In this economy, a little bad luck is worth the nickel.

13. - Oops or should i have called this one 12-A

A cricket in the house brings good luck.

It will also bring cricket poop.

14. If the palm of your right hand itches, it means you will soon be getting money.

If the palm of your left hand itches, it means you will soon be paying out money.

the palm of either of your hands is itching, you might want to get that checked.

15. A knife as a gift from a lover means that the love will soon end.

Who gives their lover a knife for a gift? What happened to roses or chocolate? Creepy!

and

A knife placed under the bed during childbirth will ease the pain of labor.

If I were the impregnator, I would be very nervous.

16. Salty soup is a sign that the cook is in love.

Check the sodium content on any can in any grocery store and feel good about how much love there is in the world

17. Three seagulls flying together, directly overhead, are a warning of death soon to come.

Or poop on your head.

18. Place a hand in front of your mouth when sneezing so that your soul cannot escape.

Now they tell us to sneeze into our armpits. I’ve got to feel sorry for any soul that gets sneezed into an armpit.

19. The number of Xs in the palm of your right hand is the number of children you will have.

I counted. I will have 47 children.

20. A new bride must be carried over the threshold because it’s bad luck if she falls.

I always thought it was because she was hammered from the reception.

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Weight and Depression: 9 Must-Know Facts

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The Food-Mood Connection

Changes in mood can have unpredictable effects onyour diet. When feeling down, you might lose your appetite -- or become ravenous and overeat. The same is true for bouts of happiness: Not thinking about food or “happy eating” both can occur. Why? Brain biology and behavioral cues control both mood regulation and hunger signals. And because the same brain signaling that moderates mood also regulates hunger and fullness signals, people often notice that changes in mood also result in changes in food intake -- either eating more or less.

Depression and Weight Gain

Daily life is filled with ups and downs that can trigger short-term bouts of the blues. But sustained feelings of sadness, hopelessness or anxiety that do not go away and interfere with daily activities are a red flag to seek help. Depression can lead to changes in appetite, sleep patterns and sexual interest, and many people find they’re overeating and sleeping more -- leading to significant weight gain. However, many other depressed people lose their appetite and can’t sleep, leading to significant weight loss.

Loss of Appetite and Insomnia

Significant changes in eating and sleep patterns are symptoms of major depression, and are often linked. This is not surprising, since a common brain circuitry regulates both. The most commonly seen symptom of clinical depression is loss of appetite, resulting in weight loss. Depressed people often report a loss of appetite and interest in food, along with diminished enjoyment in eating. This is paired with insomnia, the inability to fall asleep. Some people can fall asleep but can’t remain asleep, awakening throughout the night with fitful sleep, or rising after only a few hours.

Eaters and Sleepers
Although most people who are depressed report loss of appetite and insomnia, an increasing number suffer from overeating (and weight gain), accompanied by excessive amounts of sleep. During depression, hunger signals can also be enhanced, and people often choose unhealthy “comfort foods,” like cookies, chips and pizza, to feel better. These high-calorie foods usually replace fruits and vegetables, and can pack on the pounds. Depressed people can also experience overwhelming fatigue, leading to extra hours of sleep at night, but without a sense of feeling rested, refreshed and alert.

Getting Help: Biology and Behavior Treatments
Depression is a medical illness with a two-pronged approach to treatment: talk therapy, medications or a combination of the two. This approach can bring about changes in brain chemistry, which lead to changes in mood. Getting your depression in check can help you focus on making lifestyle changes in eating, activity and stress management that will allow you to control your weight.

Medications That Promote Weight Gain
One of the major barriers to successful treatment of depression with medication is the well-known side effect of weight gain -- in fact, it’s the main reason people stop taking their meds. Many of the older medications that effectively resolve depression promote significant weight gain by both stimulating appetite and reducing metabolic rate, but newer generations of medications have a more focused effect on the brain and can stabilize mood without causing notable changes in appetite and metabolism for the vast majority of people. Being a mindful eater and staying physically active can help you offset any potential weight-related side effects. It’s important to discuss this aspect of treatment with your doctor -- before your medication trial begins.

Weight Loss During Medication Treatment
There is good news about weight loss during medication treatment: It’s not any harder to drop those pounds while on antidepressants. And if you’ve gained weight during your depressive episode, those pounds aren’t any more resistant to removal than those gained before. If feeling better during treatment restores your appetite, remember the foundation of weight control: Focus on lean protein and fruits and vegetables, and be active for at least 30 minutes daily. As with all weight-loss plans, it’s important to set realistic short- and long-term goals. The bonus is that the boost in mood supports your mental focus and determination, helping to keep you on track.

When to Switch Meds
Individual responses to different antidepressants can vary greatly. When starting a new antidepressant, it’s important to pay attention to both your change in mood and any effects on appetite. Even a medicine that’s not routinely associated with weight gain might stimulate your hunger. If you do notice a change, don’t stop the medication, but call your doctor to make a change. There are many categories of medication that resolve depression without unwanted weight gain. Medication that’s going to cause a change in weight will do so when it’s new to your body, so if you start gaining weight months (or years) after starting an antidepressant, it’s likely not that drug. Start with an honest talk with your doctor to discuss the best medical and lifestyle plan.

Long-Term Weight Issues and Depression
Depression is an illness that is managed over a lifetime, and for most people is episodic and recurrent. Because depression is a multifaceted disease, it’s important to know yourself and the way your body responds to external stressors, as well as cues that another episode may be occurring. This includes mood, eating and sleep patterns and weight change over time. With or without medication, you can effectively manage weight changes over time with consistent effort. Be mindful of your response to stress, and if it triggers overeating, take action. Small daily changes, including weighing yourself at least weekly, win the weight-loss race. And remember that not gaining weight -- remaining weight stable -- is also a health plus.