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Planning to Improve Your Menstrual Cycle

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Do you suffer from debilitating cramps and other period symptoms? I, like many women, have noticed how badly I am affected by my menstrual cycle. In high school, I would hear other girls who said they didn’t have cramps or that their period didn’t bother them, and I was overcome with jealousy. My cramps would leave me curled up in my bed, sometimes dizzy and nauseated. I could not handle living like that forever, so I began to research things to help. I discovered a wealth of information not only on alleviating menstruation symptoms but also on how to maintain balance during other phases of my cycle. As I began implementing a few of these practices, I could tell even the smallest changes in my lifestyle helped improve my symptoms.

Choosing Wisely: The Shopper’s Guide to the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen 

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As we embark on our journey toward a healthier and more spiritual life, it is vital that we make informed choices about the food we bring into our homes and how it aligns with our values of wellness. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) annually releases two crucial lists for health-conscious shoppers like us—the “Dirty Dozen” and the “Clean Fifteen.” These lists, updated every year, help us discern the fruits and vegetables that are most and least contaminated with pesticide residues, guiding us in making choices that honor our bodies. 

Exercise – The Burner and Builder

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Exercise burns calories and builds muscle and bones. It is a necessity for good health at any stage in life, especially for senior citizens. Many health problems faced by older people might have been avoided if exercise had been part of a daily routine. Any movement burns calories. I could write a weight loss book in one sentence: “If you burn more calories than you take in, you will lose weight,” end of book. I coauthored  Lose the Weight, and Keep the Faith, with Nick Gaglione, a fitness trainer.  “Cut and burn” was the crux of our message. If you cut calories and burn calories through purposeful exercising you will lose weight. To lose a pound a week, you must burn 3500 calories more than you consume.

How to Balance Mind, Body, and Soul for a Healthier You

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Living a balanced life can be challenging. How do we balance the demands of work, family, church, and extracurricular activities? Trying to maintain balance is vital for our mental and physical health, but it’s kind of like riding a bicycle. It’s easy to lose control.

Chew for a Healthier You

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We all want a perfect smile. Many pay thousands of dollars to achieve flawless white teeth. But did you know your pearly whites are the first line of defense to a healthier you? I eat fast. I learned to do this in the military. We had less than fifteen minutes to travel through the food … Read more