Mark Stubbs was a superfit 28-year-old living life to the full – until he was struck down with the coronavirus and almost lost his life. Mark describes how although he was really healthy he felt like he had been struck by a bus, couldn’t sit up in bed and was coughing up blood whilst […]
Eating sensibly, taking less of everything, and skipping second helpings are sure ways to begin. “Put a knife in your throat if given to gluttony,” says the Book of Proverbs. A person who leaves the table a little hungry need never fear overweight.
Panic has become the byword as the world tries to prepare for the onslaught of the corona-virus.
Weight loss success is 70% dependent on your nutrition so it's vital you get a good handle on this first. You can develop healthy eating habits this week and leapfrog right to the forefront of a healthy lifestyle.
By Jackie Tay Losing weight can be a difficult process and will require a lot of willpower. Even when you want to see a quick result, it is important to follow a healthy and nutritious diet. If you want to lose weight and want to get rid of that excess weight forever, forget the “miracle […]
Science can now explain why low calorie diets are more healthy and intermittent fasting (eating every 16 hrs) can lead to longevity.
Depression is the “D” bomb among Christians. Breathe a word of it, and you are doomed … to be stigmatized, chastised, pitied, whispered about. Instead of facing the medical fact that depression is an illness that affects the brain, we prefer to paint it with stripes and hope no one notices the disguise. We look away, or assign the person to the category of “spiritually lacking” or “unsaved.”
Narcissistic Abuse can be physical, mental, emotional, sexual, financial, and/or spiritual. Some types of emotional abuse are not easy to spot, including manipulation. It can include emotional blackmail, using threats and intimidation to exercise control.
I found out after the surgery I had 100% blockage in left anterior descending (LAD) artery that runs down the front of the heart and supplies the front and main wall (that's a before and after picture to the right). That kind of heart attack is commonly called a Widowmaker, a little nugget of info I’m glad Sheila and I didn’t know that at the time.
Learning to live with the unexpected onset of a disability or chronic illness is a challenge. I lost all hearing in my left ear at the beginning of 2005. Combined with the thunderously loud tinnitus, I felt as though my head was submerged in deep water. I was forced to rely upon my right ear, my ‘bad ear.’
Research has shown that sugar fuels cancer cells. Cancer is the condition where there is abnormal cell growth in the body. An immune system which functions well would detect abnormal cells and eliminate them. However, in cancer, these abnormal cells seem to escape the biological control to which all normal cells in our bodies are subjected to.
My dream has always been to be free from my three-headed giant of abuse, bipolar disorder, and OCD. During this struggle, I had desperately hoped to be loved and considered good in spite of my frailties; to truly experience joy and contentment amidst my sufferings; to be in control of life rather than adversity tyrannizing me.
Finding freedom from our OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) involves facing fears, accepting obsessions, surrendering our anxieties to God, believing in the truth, and finally, postponing ritualizing thoughts. If we courageously do all this, we can experience more and more victories from this illness – if we only habitually choose to stay connected to the Vine.
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
The easy availability of over-the-counter drugs and convincing advertisements of anything from cough syrups to pain killers, anti-cold medicines to anti-depressants, protein supplements to energy boosters, is rapidly turning us into a generation of pill- poppers.
The following 10 reasons to quit or reduce sugar can help you live a sugar free lifestyle. America is addicted to sugar. Most Americans consume three times more sugar daily then is recommended by USDA.
If you eat or drink too much added sugar it can lead to health problems including tooth decay, overweight and obesity, difficulty controlling type 2 diabetes, higher triglyceride levels, and possibly heart disease. In addition, sugar is made up of "empty calories" - calories unaccompanied by fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
Stress can be defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.
Chemicals, preservatives and synthetic ingredients have taken the place of natural foods and we're allowing them to enter our bodies.
It's frustrating when something doesn't work - especially something as personal as weight loss. There's nothing more heartbreaking than doing everything you know that is "right" and then seeing no progress on the scale. But it doesn't have to be that way.
By Jobee Knight A revealing discovery was made In the middle of the 17th century. An Englishman named Harvey discovered that the job of the heart is to pump the blood throughout the body, almost in a continuous circle – carrying food and other substances to all the cells, muscles, bones and skin. Indeed, the […]
Diet and exercise are the main ways to prevent heart disease, ensure long-term health, and prevent chronic disease. Heart healthy foods deliver power-packed phytonutrients that help to prevent and repair cellular damage and valuable macro and micronutrients to ensure optimal heart health.
Life is not one big happy joy ride, everyone goes through trials and experiences times of discouragement and disappointment. We must expect such times as well as better times of joy, satisfaction, and achievement. However, there is no need to fear such trials, because when they come, Jesus will be there, ready to help us deal with them.
Although the cases of cancer in teens is relatively low, there are some types of cancer that are more likely to affect teenagers and young adults.
By J. Russell Hart Many of us enjoy sweet foods, and it is natural to do so. Nowadays, there are sweets available everywhere you go, and it can be hard to resist, and overwhelming to have to say no all the time. Here are some ideas to help you curb your sweet tooth once and for […]
Why did the old patterns of eating disordered thoughts assail me right now? What triggered them? When all that is familiar was stripped away, when my heart was exposed to pain and stress, I believe it searched for a means to distract me from the hurt. By swarming my mind with compulsive thoughts, the loss of my husband's presence was not so sharp.
The experts say, when the anorexic becomes weight restored, they come to recognize their body is not as grotesque as they once thought it would be. They realize their friends still love them and they can stop believing the lies the devil plants in their minds.
These are the writings of a dad watching his daughter as she battles an eating disorder. She has been in conflict for three months and has lost down to 20 pounds below her ideal body weight. What started out as a desire to get healthy almost six months ago ended in a war for her life.
