Your Health!
The dinners, the candy, cakes, pies, puddings, the family gatherings that become "food fests" and the chilly evenings in your home relaxing in front of the TV watching your favorite movie or game with popcorn or nachos sitting on your lap can all lead to holiday weight gain. Research shows that most people gain weight from mid November through the first week in January. It is important to realize that for the majority of us, we will NOT lose this weight but rather it will continue to add up and we continue to lose the "battle of the bulge". This is not just about not being able to fit into that cute Easter suit, it is more about what this added weight gain does to your risk of diabetes, heart disease, breast and colon cancer as these are all added risks when you are overweight. More inside...
The Bible is clear on God's desire for us to be in good health; "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers." 3 John 1: 2. As Christians we have a call on our lives to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be examples for the world. This is even truer for women who are called to ministry, i.e. "preaching women". The example that we give both in our spiritual walk, how we treat people, how we follow the Word of God and yes how we honor and treat the temple that He has given us. As women, we are usually focused on our families, our friends, our coworkers and others and will tend to let our health go. As ministers of the gospel, it is easy to pick up bad health habits, use excuses for not working out and following a healthy lifestyle. Well, I know that this is not what God desires or requires from us. Find out more inside...
The Bible is clear on God's desire for us to be in good health; "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers." 3 John 1: 2. As Christians we have a call on our lives to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be examples for the world. This is even truer for women who are called to ministry, i.e. "preaching women". The example that we give both in our spiritual walk, how we treat people, how we follow the Word of God and yes how we honor and treat the temple that He has given us. As women, we are usually focused on our families, our friends, our coworkers and others and will tend to let our health go. As ministers of the gospel, it is easy to pick up bad health habits, use excuses for not working out and following a healthy lifestyle. Well, I know that this is not what God desires or requires from us. Find out what he does require inside...
Many of the health challenges that we face could be avoided or improved by being more aware of what we eat and drink each day. Good nutrition is a building block for good health and it is important for us to learn all that we can and put the information into practice. One of the most valuable food groups is that of dairy products. Unfortunately, many of us believe that milk and other dairy products are for babies to the toddler years. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Read more of Dr. Ottey's article inside...
The world is watching the spread of this virus and President Obama noted that it's not clear that the swine flu outbreak will turn out to be any worse than ordinary flu. "It may turn out that H1N1 runs its course like ordinary flus, in which case we will have prepared and we won't need all these preparations," Obama said. Further, the President, in my opinion rightfully noted that; "We don't know for certain that this will end up being more severe than other seasonal flus that we have," Obama said. "And it's been noted, I think, before that you have over 36,000 people die on average every year from seasonal flus. You have 200,000 hospitalizations. It may turn out that H1N1 runs its course like ordinary flus, in which case we will have prepared and we won't need all these preparations." Read more inside...
Hypertension is on the increase due to a rising incidence of obesity, diabetes, lack of exercise and consumption of a diet high in saturated fat and salt. Millions of people are diagnosed each year with the disorder which leads to heart disease, stroke, kidney damage amongst other disorders. Current prescription medications such as ACE inhibitors give range to side effects including dizziness, nausea and constipation. Worse still recent research on hypertension combination therapy showed that by using two high blood pressure remedies patients are at an increased risk of permanent kidney damage. Find out more inside...
One goal that seems to be on everyone's mind is better health. These days, "health" has evolved into "Wellness." Incorporating more than just our physical body's state of being, "wellness" encompasses body, mind, and spirit and suggests the traditional concept of a healthy body joined with happiness, contentment, peace, soundness of mind and an over-all sense of well being. Wellness is about quality of life. Able to live longer, we want to live better. It's not only about living, it's about living well. So, how do we move towards this state of wellness? Find out more inside...
And before you even take your first helping of mashed potatoes, that little voice inside pipes up - 'You'd better watch what you eat!', 'Might as well just put that piece of pie right on your hips.', and 'Well, there goes your diet!' Then you feel bad, guilty about the thought of enjoying the wonderful food, made with love for loved ones. Fear not! There are ways to quiet that little voice! Find out how inside...
If bad posture has become a norm for you, then you may have realized that it's time to do something about it. Of course, you can purchase a back or posture support to help you stand or sit straight, but you'll notice that as soon as you remove the brace, your back goes right back to the same slouched position. Wearing a posture support only gives your back and neck short-term support. What you need is a method that will enable you to correct your posture and help you to stand upright. Find out more inside...
Having breast cancer is no longer the death sentence that it used to be. The medical profession has made some amazing strides in breast cancer detection and treatment options. However, the key to having the best chance of survival is early detection. That is why every woman owes it to herself and needs to educate herself on the five most common warning signs of breast cancer. Find out more inside....