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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

Daily Gratitude Journal Sparks Victory

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One easy, daily practice can heal your body, diminish destructive thoughts and emotions, and transform your relationships. What simple habit can you develop to achieve victory through life’s trials? Keeping a daily gratitude journal. Dr. Robert Emmons, the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude, has conducted studies with hundreds of people, often having them keep a … Read more

Eight Strategies to Bust Summertime Blues

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It is a myth that the blues only surface during the winter or in extended periods of rain. If you’re like most people, you can experience the blues even in the summertime.  Here are eight strategies to help you bust the summertime blues. 1. Grow something Whether you grow flowers or vegetables, it is very … Read more