Health

Summer Treats

Summer is upon us! It is a time for picnics, barbeques, sports games, patio lounging and pot lucks. It is easy to fall back on premade supermarket meals when you are bringing a dish to a friend’s pool party, but it is even easier and more affordable to whip something up in your own kitchen. Here are some helpful, fun ideas for you to share with friends and family. Pickled Cucumber Salad (Approximately 4 servings) 2 large cucumbers, peeled, cut in half lengthwise then thinly sliced widthwise 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 Teaspoon sugar 1/4 Cup rice vinegar […]

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Diet & Nutrition Quick Tips

The summer season is upon us and we all want to get in shape, but no one wants to spend the money or time on a fancy diet or expensive gym membership. With just a few small purchases and some self-discipline, it is possible for you to meet your fitness goals. The following are a few diet and nutrition tips to help you realize those goals. Quick Tips – Diet 1. There’s no reason that you can’t have the waistline at 40 that you had at 20. Don’t think that getting older means gets heavier. Yes, your metabolism is slower […]

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The Daniel Fast

Fasting, for those who are unaware of the concept, is abstaining from food or drink most commonly for religious observance. It plays an important role in spiritual strength and should be accompanied with a focus on prayer, Bible study and meditation. There are several types of fasts that are promoted for health reasons or for detox purposes. Some of which are the juice fast, cleansing, water fasts, etc. However, none are as thorough or effective as the Daniel Fast. The story of Daniel is well known. He was favored by the king and promoted to positions of authority for his […]

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Buyer Beware

In this day and age, who do we believe when it comes to food rumors? Do you turn to your favorite health magazine? A colleague? A trusted friend? With the fast paced ways of the world, it is hard to stay on top of things and know just which gossip is fact and which is fiction. The following information will help you to understand that not everything is black and white when it comes to food. Let’s start with a simple truth: moderation is the key to a healthy diet. Moderation is even more important when it comes to the […]

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Time for a Healthy Change

It’s time to “come out of Babylon” in regard to your health and the health of your family.  Get ready, as you are about to be reminded of who you are, so that you can access the power and inspiration of the Spirit and stop participating in this world’s “gentile” madness. In the first article in this series, “Think Different” (March 2012), I warned you to stay alert and challenged  you to act differently from the world in all areas, not just in matters of morality and relationships, but also regarding health and health-related decisions.  In part two of this […]

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Summer Skin – Care Tips

One of the glorious things about the summer is how much time there is to spend outside. The general good weather allows for plenty of time to soak up the sun. However, all of this time outside can do some serious damage if proper care isn’t given to skin. The chances of sunburn, wrinkles, age spots and even skin cancer greatly increase this time of year, as the sun’s rays are especially strong. There are a couple of easy ways to protect skin from major damage and to feel fresh on a hot summer day. ● An essential step in […]

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Doggie Bags and Broken Walls

Food is evil. Why? Because it can be so insanely delicious that we lose our minds temporarily, throw caution to the wind and gorge. This is a fairly common issue. However, it is becoming more frequent with foods that don’t even taste good. Eating with self-control is extremely important in a world dominated by fast food restaurants and factory created food products depleted of any nutritional value. The human body is an amazing thing. It is ridiculously complex, with so many functions going on at once that if we were consciously aware of it, our brain would leak out of […]

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The Skinny on Juicing

With smoothie and juice/elixir cafes increasing in a number of neighborhoods all across America, it seems that people are finally becoming more interested in and aware of their health. Being as healthy as you can possibly be doesn’t take some secret formula and it’s not rocket science; your body has one thing to run on, one thing to fuel it day after day that supplies the energy it needs to complete all of the tasks and functions necessary –  it’s the food that you ingest. Today, the typical American diet is bombarded with over-refined, genetically modified and chemical, pesticide, herbicide […]

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Christmas Treats

Tis the season to be merry! What’s merrier than a home filled with the scent of holiday bread, or a countertop with a fresh pitcher of eggnog? As the Christmas holiday approaches and we plan for get-togethers and gift giving, don’t forget the real reason for the season. It is the celebration of the arrival of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Find peace this Christmas in knowing Him and giving Him thanks for your blessings of family, friends, food, presents, and most importantly freedom. We have freedom in this country to worship and adore Him on His birthday, and […]

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