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Physical Wellness
ENERGY: 10 WAYS TO HAVE MORE!
Boost your energy with these 10 smart strategies. I’m a fellow traveler with you in searching for ways to maintain buoyant energy throughout the day—without relying heavily on caffeine or sugar, which eventually pull us down.
FOOD AND MOOD: FIVE FOOD LINKS TO MAKE YOU HAPPIER!
Most of us grab mood-altering foods without realizing it, and for most of us, that means simple carbohydrates like potato chips, sweets, and other starchy foods. However....
GRATITUDE IMPROVES EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH
What if we all decide to form a strong habit of expressing gratitude. At the end each day, as we lay our heads on our pillows, we could think of 3 things we’re thankful for that day, and then mentally savor them.
MANY YEARS AGO, WHEN I WAS IN MY 40’S, I WAS IN A WHEELCHAIR
I was in a wheelchair, barely able to feed myself or brush my own teeth, with almost no hope of ever improving. I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life in a convalescent home, becausemy care was too much for my family.
EXERCISE: YAY SPRING! YAY EXERCISE! RIGHT??
Ah Spring! The time of new beginnings, more daylight, more activity, more shorts and swimsuits to fit into…and more exercise!
NAUGHTY NUTRITION: I FEEL A LITTLE EMBARRASSED TELLING YOU THIS BUT…
es, my holidays were full of fun and frivolity, but like so many people, I gave in to the temptations of my taste buds. Ordinarily, I try hard to make healthy food choices, but...
MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH A SNICKERS BAR
What is every-color-of-the-rainbow, everywhere, and delicious? I was driving through the hills near Budapest, Hungary in August, marveling at the thick fields full of corn stalks.
Before I became seriously ill in my forties, I was the poster child for neglecting my body’s physical needs: nutrition, regular exercise, rest and relaxation, sunshine, vitamin and mineral supplements, etc.
I was “too busy” and there were more pressing priorities.
I learned the hard way that our physical health has to be a top priority, and that our mental and spiritual health are greatly affected by what we do with our bodies. I hope these articles will guide and inspire you on your journey to being your physical best!