SSS #82

"Obedience is the great test of life."

- Thomas S. Monson

Reflection: I would agree to a certain extent. I believe that life is a test to see how obedient you are. But I say that it is also to see how much you can take. You need to show what you're worth when it comes to putting up with many obstacles that come forth in life. Such as having to do a repetitive work for your employer to get a promotion or increase your business size.

Neurologist

Neurologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Neurologists are medical doctors who specialize in the nervous system and study how the brain functions. They treat all kinds of disorders and diseases from brain tumors to basic migraines. They also work with head and nerve trauma patients as well. The career, like most doctoral professions, requires intensive and extensive amounts of education and hands on training. This is due to the fact that most neurological procedures are highly delicate and have little room for mistakes.

Average Salary: $178,564

Educational Requirements:

            Similar to other physicians, neurologists must begin their careers by going to college and then attending medical school. As an undergraduate, aspiring doctor who majors in a science, such as biology, chemistry, or physics will be better prepared for a medical school curriculum. Although most colleges do not have a pre-med major because medical schools do not require any specific major, some schools do offer a pre-med concentration that may include the biology, chemistry, physics and math courses required by medical schools.

I would like to be a neurologist because I enjoy how the brain works.

SSS #81

"Obedience...is the primary object of all sound education."

- Elizabeth Missing Sewell

Reflection: It teaches people...simple as that. I have learned many things from obeying people and observing the consequences from those that don't. I am better off obeying the law and my parents rather than doing what I want and getting into trouble constantly like many children are picking up nowadays.

Western Medicine Doctor

Western Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            This type of doctor focuses on the use of drugs and surgery to treat symptoms. He is responsible for making sure the patient receives the correct treat and must have knowledge of these synthesized medicines.

Average Salary: $300,000

Educational Requirements:

            In all developed countries, entry-level medical education programs are tertiary-level courses, undertaken at a medical school attached to a university. Depending on jurisdiction and university, entry may follow directly from secondary school or require pre-requisite undergraduate education. The former commonly takes five or six years to complete. Programs that require previous undergraduate education are usually four or five years in length. Hence, gaining a basic medical degree may typically take from five to eight years, depending on jurisdiction and university.

I would not like to be a Western Medicine Doctor because it does not catch my attention.

SSS #80

"Obedience sums up our entire duty"

- Hosea Ballou

Reflection: We should all learn to be obedient. It keeps us alive everyday. If we didn't obey the law, we wouldn't be safe in our neighborhoods. If we were in war and we didn't about the sergeant, then we would be dead in a heartbeat. Obedience keeps people safe and alive and makes others what to follow through with our requests as well.

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They are required to be well-versed in the preparation of unprocessed foods on how to prepare healthy meals. Based on their belief that each person has different nutritional requirements, they devise diets to meet their clients’ individual needs. Their treatment plans may also include physical practices such as yoga or acupuncture.

Average Salary: $72,710

Educational Requirements:

            Most hold a bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline, and some may even hold a master’s degree in a related field.

I would like to be an Eastern Medicine Doctor because I would like to learn more about natural remedies.

SSS #79

"The more obedient we are, the more freedom we have."

- Boyd K. Packer

Reflection: My mom usually allows me to to what I want because I tend to obey her quite often. She gives me the liberty to go out with my friends and go eat. It creates trust with people that you will do what is right.

Harmful Effects and Consequences of Drug Abuse

• Hallucinations
• Abuse
• Fear
• Frying of the brain
• Destroying the lives of others around you and yourself
• Drugs torment peoples' lives
• Drugs can overpower someone into taking their own lives
• It can create stupidity 

I promise to never consume drugs because I already know that it is harmful to me and the people around me that love me most. I also care to much about my body to consume drugs because I know the harmful affect it has on my body. 

SSS #78

"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man health, wealthy, and wise."

- Benjamin Franklin

Reflection: I can agree with the statement because there is something very magical about the morning environment that give you energy for the rest of the day. You just feel invigorated by the early morning darkness and breeze. You feel one with the world and you wish to dominate everything that stands in your way to success. 

Oriental Medicine Doctor

Oriental Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They identify a pattern of energetic imbalance within a patient and redress the disharmony through a variety of therapies that may include acupuncture needling, cupping, acupressure, and exercises such as tai ji and qu gong, as well as Chinese herbal preparations.

Average Salary: $90,000

Education:

            One must complete a 4 year program at an AOM school in order to receive a degree. Typically one receives a Master’s Degree in any of the oriental medicine programs.

I am interested in learning more about this career because I find unorthodox medicinal treatments to be outstanding and interesting.

Top 5 Heart Health Tips

1. Healthy Diet
2. Avoid Smoking
3. Keep an active lifestyle
4. Maintain a healthy body weight
5. Reduce Stress

What I want to do to improve my health is to work out more often because I recently haven't been working out as often as I used to. I am also going to change my eating habits from mainly meats and sauces to a more organic plant-based diet. This would allow me to lose weight and put me in at a healthy weight.

SSS #77

"A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession."

- Hippocrates

Reflection: One sometimes doesn't really think about their health. Having good health can actually lead to a happier life. I know now that I am losing weight I find happiness much easier because I am becoming positive and happy with the way I look. Physical health contributes to mental health which then contributes to success. Seeing the success coming keeps people striving to stay healthy both physically and mentally. 

Sports Medicine Doctor

Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Sports medicine doctors work to prevent and treat injuries associated with athletics. Most injuries sports physicians see deal with the joints, muscles, and bones. Sports physicians may work with nurses, physical therapists, exercise physiologists and nutritionists after an athlete or other active person is injured. They may also deal with other medical problems in athletes such as asthma, skin conditions, concussions, heart problems or diabetes. They also focus on preventing injury through promoting fitness and wellness.

Salary: $236,945

Educational Requirements:

            Sports physicians must go through all the training and education of a regular doctor and then pursue their specialty training. To become a physician, you must complete eight years of higher education followed by three to eight years of an internship and residency. After that, you must receive a license from the state you plan to practice.

I would like to be a sports physician because I really like sports and I also enjoy assisting athletes with the correct way to make them fit for their sport and assisting with injuries.

Acupuncturist

Acupuncture

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They are complementary health practitioner who takes a holistic approach to the maintenance of health and the management of disease, with a focus on improving overall wellbeing. They correct imbalances in the body by inserting fine needles into acupuncture points, thus maintaining or restoring good health and wellbeing.

Average Salary: $81,000

Educational Requirements:

            Education and training in acupuncture takes several years. Acupuncturists undergo training in a number of different areas, including acupuncture treatment, clinical acupuncture, diagnosis and evaluation, needle placement, stimulation techniques, and sterilization procedures.

I would like to be an acupuncturists because it fascinates me how needles can help the human body feel better

SSS #76

"Courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing anyway."

- Chae Richardson

Reflection: There may be times in life where you are told not to tell on someone if they are lying. They may threaten you or whatever but you need to do what is right and tell the truth. Why? Because you benefit more from telling the truth than lying about it and keeping things from people.  

Wellness Professional

Wellness Professional

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Wellness professionals support and train people on their health and fitness goals. They types of concerns are as varied as weight and diabetes preventions and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. A specialist often consults with people directly on lifestyle, eating and exercise habits and may direct an individual to a doctor for any serious health concerns.

Average Salary: $69,500

Educational Requirements:

            A wellness specialist often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness, or sports medicine. Many times they are no prerequisites but on-the-job training and Certification from the International Association of Wellness Professionals is required for many positions.

I would enjoy being a wellness professional because it is easy for me to get people to live better and the salary is a nice per year.

SSS #75

"Act well your part; there all honor lies."

- Alexander Pope

Reflection: One should act the way one needs to act with others. They should act kind and caring to others even if they are mistreated and honor is created that way because one has the courage to act like that with someone even though one is being treated poorly. It gives strength and courage when one acts appropriately all the time.

SSS #74

"I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating."

- Sophocles

Reflection: One shouldn't have to resort to cheating in order to win something. Many people do anything they can to win and that includes cheating. But they know one day their time winning is going to come to an end when people take note of them cheating. When I play basketball, I never take any extra supplements to increase my performance level. The only way I choose to win is through hard work and determination.

Dental Hygienists

Oral Care Professional

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for sign of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

Average Salary: $70,210

Educational Requirements:

            They require an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. All states require dental hygienists to be licensed; requirements vary by state.

I would enjoy being an oral care professional because it pays rather well and does not require much training to become one.