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Benefits of....Rest

I will be re-sharing a post for each of the health laws so we can all review the benefits of following these health principles in our lives.

 

Rest

Prescribed dose:

A healthy adult requires at least 8 hours of sleep. Children, the elderly, and those who are ill need more sleep.

 

Additional recommendations:

Sleep is necessary for growth, healing and repair. The body is like a clock and requires regular sleep hours. Sleep with a window cracked in your bedroom to provide fresh circulation of air throughout the room as you sleep. Don't sleep with food on your stomach. Get to bed early because deep sleep happens from 9pm - midnight. The hours of sleep gained before midnight are worth double of the hours after midnight. Wear comfortable clothing when sleeping. Relax your mind and put away disturbing thoughts before attempting to fall asleep. Operating a car when tired is just as dangerous as drinking and driving.

 

Benefits:

• Refreshes and restores exhausted energy.
• Body repairs itself when you are asleep.
• Mental clarity and alertness.
• Better daytime performance.
• Stronger immune system. The body makes antibodies when you are asleep.
• Better able to resist colds and flu
• Sleep helps the body fight infection.
• Makes your skin healthy and look fresh.
• Sleep helps us conserve energy.
• Cheerful disposition.

Possible side effects:

The body needs a balance of rest and activity. Too much sleep would not be productive.

 

 

 



Benefits of...Water

I will be re-sharing a post for each of the health laws so we can all review the benefits of following these health principles in our lives.

 

Water

Prescribed Dose:

A healthy adult should drink 8-10 glasses of pure soft water daily. Bathe daily to remove impurities from the skin.

Additional recommendations:

The body is 70% water, and all organs and bodily functions require water to properly function. Water should be taken throughout the day and not all at one time. Drink plenty of water during hot seasons to avoid dehydration. Avoid alcohol drinks, soft drinks, coffee, tea (with caffeine), sugar based drinks, etc. Herbal teas and 100% fruit or vegetable juices are fine in moderation, but are never to replace water. Drinking cold beverages with meals temporarily hinders digestion of food.

 

Benefits:

• Water is a cleansing agent that cleanses internally and externally.
• Regulates body temperature.
• Aids in weight loss.
• Increasing water consumption lessens the work load of the kidneys.
• Relieves bowel constipation.
• Assist in digestion.
• A warm bath sooths the nerves and relaxes the muscles.
• All moving body parts are lubricated with water.
• Purifies the blood. 



Possible Side Effects:

Drinking too much water at one time can make the stomach too full causing discomfort.

Shock and Awe

 The 22nd of February was the completion of month number two since that day I decided I had to change my life and praise the Lord I am still very happy and shocked at where God has led. I had felt like I needed to make changes and very slowly God led in me learning different health nuggets needed along the way so I could make good choices of how best to take care of me. Sadly, there is a whole LOT of error when it comes to what is best when it comes to our health.  And I am happy that God has helped me navigate through all the lies and misconceptions to truth. Two months in and I am so happy that God led me here. 

I have lost 22 pounds as of my 2-month mark. Remember at the very beginning there is water weight to lose. I don't expect to have lost 22 pounds in 2 more months. I am losing about a pound or so - give or take per week and I am very happy with this added bonus on way to better health. 

I am honestly still so shocked at the direction God has led me and that He gave me the peace to follow without arguing or whining. One of the biggest things that has surprised me is giving up chocolate. Yesterday I was looking in a little book that I had written some helpful quotes and such about health and found 2 things I had learned about chocolate last year. I may have shared it with you guy then, but it is worth sharing again. 

What chocolate does to the body: 

* Slows down digestion 

*Chocolate and sugar contribute to osteoporosis 

I am sure there are more things, but these are things I learned and had written down. 

Anyway, I just wanted to hop on here while I had a chance and give a bit of an update. 
Be watching for a YouTube video I plan to share on Thursday. It is a Tedtalk given by a Dr that had a health seminar that I attended years ago - probably about 2011 area. There is some great information in the little bit less than 20-minute video. Well worth your time. Hopefully I can get some more blog posts set up to share by then about things I am learning on this journey I am on. 

I can't wait to see where I am in another 2 months! 

Benefits of....Exercise

I will be re-sharing a post for each of the health laws so we can all review the benefits of following these health principles in our lives.

Exercise

Prescribed dose:

A healthy adult should have 20-30 minutes of aerobic activity 3 or more times per week. Plus muscle strengthening and stretching at least twice a week.

 

Additional recommendations:

The human body was made to move. Exercise increases physical endurance, and mental well-being. Exercise also stimulates the production of endorphins, and enkephalins, hormones that give you a "feel good' high.

 

Vigorous exercise on a regular basis prevents the body from deteriorating. Outdoor exercise in the sun and fresh air is best. Walking is a wonderful form of exercise that involves the whole body; it increases blood circulation, thus increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery to muscles, organs and cells. Walking promotes healthy heart and lung function, controls blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and can burn up to 100 calories per mile. Choose an exercise that is safe, fun and within your ability to achieve.

 

If you have any previous health conditions, please consult your physician before starting any exercise regimen.

 

Benefits:

• Better digestion.
• Strengthens muscles.
• Increases bone density.
• Reduces stress and anxiety.
• Burns excess fat.
• Maintain ideal body weight.
• Increases blood circulation.
• Expels impurities via sweating through the skin.
• Mental clarity and cognitive function.
• Internal organs perform their work more efficiently.
• Balance and agility.
• Improves bowel eliminations.
• Reduces risk of developing diabetes.
• Lowers high blood pressure. 

 

Possible side effects:

Physical exhaustion from over- exercising loss of electrolytes due to excessive sweating, possible injury if you are not careful.

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It sure has been beautiful weather here in Texas lately. I hope you are having lovely weather as well. God bless. :O) 

Benefits....of Sunlight

I will be re-sharing a post for each of the health laws so we can all review the benefits of following these health principles in our lives.

Sunlight

Prescribed dose:

Get out into the sunshine everyday for at least 20-30 minutes. Open curtains and blinds to let sunlight into your home.

 

Additional recommendations:

You need the sun's ultraviolet light for health, but be sensible when exposing yourself to the sun. The sun is hottest at noon, avoid going out into the sun when it's too hot. Lower your dietary fat intake.

 

Benefits:

• Source of energy.
• Ultraviolet rays convert cholesterol in the skin to vitamin D, a vitamin necessary for strong bones and teeth.
• Ultraviolet rays are antiseptic and destroy bacteria and viruses, yeast, molds, and dust mites.
• Lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, and fat levels in the blood.
• Stimulates red and white blood cell production.
• Calming and relaxing to the nervous system.
• Wounds and many skin diseases are benefited by exposure to sunlight.
• Relieves depression.

Possible side effects:

Overexposure to sunlight can cause sunburn, peeling skin, dry patches, redness, scaliness, and stroke. Also a diet high in fat puts one at risk for developing skin cancer when exposed to excess sunlight.

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Next we will be going over benefits of exercise. See you then. :O)  

Benefits.... of Fresh Air

I will be re-sharing a post for each of the health laws so we can all review the benefits of following these health principles in our lives. 

(the following list of benefits from fresh air come from this informative cookbook)

Fresh Air

Prescribed dose:

Breath deeply of fresh outdoor air several times daily. Keep window opened in your home to keep a fresh current of air circulating through the house, wide open in summer, cracked in winter.  (We try to open the house when we can but its certainly not all the time - not here in Texas)

 

 Additional recommendations:

Avoid breathing in car exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke, chemical cleaning sprays, rotting trash, city smog, or any polluted air. I you live in the city, get air in the morning hours when the smog has settled and the air quality is a little better. Maintain good posture for good breathing and don't wear tight restrictive clothing for the same reason.

 

Benefits:

• Purifies the blood.
• Soothes the nerves.
• Electrifies the entire system.
• Stimulates the appetite and aids in digestion.
• Induces sound sleep.
• Causes the blood to circulate.
• Provides negatively charges oxygen molecules.
• Energizes the body and relaxes the mind.
• Helps wounds and cuts to heal.

Possible side effects:
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or hyperventilation may occur if air is forced in and out of the lungs too quickly.

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 Come back - next time the benefits for Sunlight~ there are many and you might be surprised about some of them.

Perfect Information for part 8

Today I will be sharing something I have shared before. I think it will benefit us all to review the 8 health laws. :O) 

 I really feel better when I follow the Eight Health Laws:

1. Eat a healthy diet of nutritious food. Try to get plenty of fruits and veggies and eat at least some raw fruits and veggies each day. (I like to say that I eat a plant based diet)

2. Exercise adequately - at least 30 minutes - 1 hour everyday -if you can not exercise this much at one time split it up into 3 sections of time of 10 minutes at a time. Something IS better than nothing.

3. Rest properly. (7-8 hours of sleep is ideal) (Trying to get to bed by 10:00pm)

4. Try to get at least a little sunshine each day - when the sun is out.

5. Drink at least 8 glasses - or more of water each day.. sodas and coffee are actually a diuretic - which means they can not be included in the 8 glasses.

6. Get plenty of fresh air every day.

7. Live a balanced life

8. Trust in God. Good Spiritual health really does contribute to good physical health.

When I follow these guidelines, I feel better, I am happier and I have a better outlook on life. So even though my carnal self - keeps fighting against doing the things that keep me healthier - I am choosing to claim these verses below:

"Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit in you, whom you have of God? And you are not your own,
20 for you are bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." 1 Corinthians 6:19 - 20

My body is the temple of God and my desire is to glorify God. And the way that I can do so -is to follow the 8 principles above.

So now my part is to continue to ask God lead me and to give me the strength to make the right choices. And when I fail - not to give up but to get up and try again.

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I've got a secret to share... part 7

 Have you ever been on a diet and fell off the wagon? I have, more times than I like. Well today I am going to share a little secret that just might help you be successful in the future. 

Lifestyle, it's about a lifestyle. Now I know I've shared before about the fact that when we make changes that it is more successful in the long term when it's not just a diet but a lifestyle. But I missed an important fact that I finally figured out. And it, I believe, is the secret!  

It's to focus! Every time in the past I started eating better and exercising and I was really focused on losing weight. Sure, I was enjoying all the benefits of doing those things - feeling so much better, sleeping better, thinking better, etc. But my main focus was on losing weight. By this point you may be asking why would that be a problem. Well, I am glad you asked. The reason why having weight lose be the main focus is that when you hit a plateau you get discouraged and fall off the wagon. You feel discouraged because you have worked so hard to lose weight and since you aren't, why should you even bother. 

Here is the secret, when your focus is on your health- there is no diet wagon to fall off of! You are feeling better, thinking better, sleeping better, your blood work is improving and so many more benefits and weight lose is just a happy bonus. So, when you get on the scales and there isn't the expected weight loss you remind yourself- I've made these important changes for my health and for all the benefits. I am not going to let 1 little thing throw me off course. Yes, you may feel discouraged for a bit but believe me when you are able to reason with yourself it really helps. 

Another important thing at this moment would be to pray for help- help in refocusing on your health and wisdom. Sometimes there could be elements of a healthy lifestyle we have left out. Maybe we are staying up too late and our bodies are struggling to repair itself. Maybe we have neglected exercising. God will give us insight into what we need to do if we will ask. He will also give us strength to keep focusing on our health and not fall off the wagon just because we are not losing weight. We don't fall off the wagon because we are not on the diet wagon. 

We are making healthy choices to properly take care of the bodies we have been given. 

 Don’t you know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit? The Spirit is in you, and you have received the Spirit from God. You do not belong to yourselves. 20 Christ has paid the price for you. So use your bodies in a way that honors God.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 

Stand Firm part 6

 Many of the verses and quotes that I have shared over the last several weeks have been things that I have really felt were worth pondering. And as God was leading me along, I was able to see how they fit in the journey that I am on. This verse was no difference. 

Towards the middle of January, I read through this verse again and I realized that for me it was talking about food. But before I delve in deeper about that I want to share another little testimony that goes along with this freedom theme. 

In 2011, I believe it was, I figured out that caffeine was not something for me. Many times, on Sabbath especially, I would end up with a bad headache. I would figure out that it was because I hadn't had a Coke- so I would drink one thinking that the headache would go away but it wouldn't. I was tired of dealing with that headache and decided to give up caffeine. This ended up a true blessing because just a couple of years later I would be forced into menopause with surgery and found out that caffeine is known to make hot flashes worse. I was thankful that I had listened to the prompting of the Holy Spirit to give it up years before.  

Fast forward to now and this food issue, when I eat a whole food plant based diet, I feel SO much more at peace about food in general. This is not the case when I ate a standard American diet (SAD). I seemed to be driven to eat more and more. Many times, just a couple of hours or so after eating I would experience hunger and knew I shouldn't be hungry yet. It's called toxic hunger- it what happens when the highly processed food moves out of your system, your body begins to get withdrawal symptoms. You can read more about "toxic hunger" in Dr Joel Fuhrman's book the "End of Diabetes" chapter 4. It's a powerful chapter that can change your life, it changed mine. 

Up until the past couple of weeks, I would not have said I was addicted to food, but now I will admit it. When I ate the SAD diet, I was addicted, and it was so hard to be healthy and lose weight on that diet. But God can and will set us free!! This verse tells me that the wrong kind of diet can be and is a yoke of slavery. God has set me free, and I am to "Stand firm" in His power and strength. Praise the Lord!! 

 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 

John 8:34-36

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You have circled this mountain long enough....part 5

 When I first saw this Bible verse several years ago, it really spoke to me. I wrote it on an index card and placed it on my mirror.  I felt there was a deeper meaning for me. I continued to ponder this verse. 

There have been several times when I have decided to eat better and take care of myself better but then something knocks me off the path. But one day in January after all the changes I've made in my life, I was looking at the index cards on my mirror and read through this one and all of a sudden it hit me. THIS IS what God was trying to tell me with this Bible verse. I had tried here and there to change my lifestyle to live healthier, but I hadn't let Him lead. I had circled the mountain but now He wanted me to go North- North being- Follow Him- and following Him for me meant to make all the changes in my life needed for better health, giving up the meat, dairy, sodas, processed sugars and processed foods. And by the way I have not given up bread. I make our own bread using freshly milled flour. I am using only minimal oil. And eating heathy fats like nuts, seeds, olives and avocados.

I am SO thankful that I finally allowed God to guide me to make the best choices for my health. For several years I read this verse and pondered what it meant for me, and now I know. I had circled the mountain long enough. It was time to turn to God!   

God Can Rebuilt and Restore part 4

 Many times, we run to things other than God to try to soothe the hurting places in our souls. You know the things I'm talking about, those things that are addictive. We think these things are helping but really, they are just numbing our senses and distraction us from the pain for a bit but sadly the results of these additions only make things worse, because then we have the consequences of our addictions plus the guilt. 

The quicker we come to realize that only God can rebuild and restore the better off we will be. 

God loves us and wants what is best for us and if we will just surrender our lives to Him and allow Him to guide us, we might just be shocked at where He will take us. I know I am!

December 22, I made the decision to make my health a priority. Little did I know what this would mean. 

On December 25 I began to read "Plant Powered" by Kim Murphy 

As I read a section on meat and dairy, I learned that they contain a lot of estrogen and contribute to many cancers including endometrial (which is what I had removed in 2013). And I made the decision to give meat and dairy up. Now this is BIG! I was a vegetarian till I was 11 so giving up meant for me is really not a big deal but never in my life would I have guessed that I'd give up dairy. And a bigger miracle and blessing is I am totally ok with giving them up. I feel SO much better when I eat healthier. I sleep better too. 

God doesn't as us to give up anything that would be a benefit. It is best to put in our bodies that which He created in order to give our bodies what they need. Our bodies will work best with the proper fuel. 

God will do amazing things when we allow Him to rebuild and restore you. It still totally shocks me where He has taken me over the last month. Praise be to God!   

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Milestone or Moments? part 3

I am very slowly working through Beth Moore's "Breaking Free" study. It has a real blessing, but can be a bit heavy at times since  you are working on dealing with your past and trying to make God's truth, your truth. 

In one of the accompanying video's with the study Beth Moore said:

 When I heard this phrase - I had to pause and write it down. This is very important information. When we set goals, we need to work through the many temptations that will come our way. Asking God for help when temptations come our way is our best defense. Then praising Him for helping us and giving us the victory. We can make it to our milestones! God is there every step of the way. Every temptation He will provide a way out. 

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will provide the ay f escape, that you may be able to endure it." 

1 Corinthians 10:13 

Healthy Eating Simplified in 2025 - Step 2

Here is part 2 - very good information - especially for those who are beginning there bread journey using freshly milled flour from whole grains. :O) 

Stay On the Path part 2

At the beginning of 2024 I joined a small group at my church. We read through the book "The 40 Day Sugar Fast." I did really well the first month at sticking with it and losing weight. I was thrilled because I really wanted to lose weight. 

Towards the end of February, I got the news that my Dad had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This news paired with the knowledge I had already that his mother had also had Alzheimer's and my grandfather having had dementia, threw me for a loop. And yes, it knocked me off my path.

I did make it through the 40-day challenge with following the guidelines I had set for myself. This is how it works- you decided how strict you want to be. I choose to allow fruit because God created and intended that we eat fruit. There is a lot of nutrional value in fruits. But I was no longer losing weight. 

 

In life there will be many things and temptation that will come and try to know us off our path. And if we are on the path that God led us to, we should keep seeking His guidance and ask for His help to stay on course. It's the best place to be! 

Let's be like Paul and stick to the path God put us on! 

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Happy Sabbath- may you be blessed! :O) 

Taking you along with me on this journey.... Part 1

December 21st, I received a message from my stepmom informing me and my sister that the Alzheimer's was taking its toll on my Dad's health. He wasn't wanting to eat and getting too weak to walk to the bathroom nearby. Because his mother had Alzheimer's, and his father had dementia and now my Dad being in the last stages of Alzheimer's- made me know that I HAD to make changes in my life. 

No longer id I have the luxury of vacillating between being healthy and allowing my flesh to rule. It was time to follow the health principals I knew would lead to better health for myself. And best of all it would give me a better chance at avoiding Alzheimer's and dementia.  

 I had written this quote on an index card months before. I don't even remember where I heard it. But when I realized that my health really depended on my choices, I added this index card to my mirror. 

I did not set some time in the future to start making healthy choices. In the past I would have said I'll start on Monday or after I can go to store and buy healthy groceries. Thankfully I already had healthy food in my house. I had just been eating a lot of junk along with the healthy stuff. So, on December 22, I decided to make my health a priority. And I haven't looked back. 

My Dad and Grandma (and a month later I found out that 4 of my grandmothers 6 siblings) had Alzheimer's and my grandfather had dementia, but I can choose to make my health a priority. I can choose foods that give my body the nutrition it needs, and I can exercise, drink water, get fresh air and sunshine. All the things I know are good for me and leave the rest to God- trusting in Him and allow Him to guide me.  

Healthy Eating Simplified in 2025 - Step 1

If I have already shared this video, I apologize but it is very important information for us all. 

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Happy Sabbath! I hope you all are doing well and staying warm. Our highs today should be about 60 degrees, and I am hoping to get a walk in. :O) 

Guide and Direct

 My Dad used to always ask God to guide and direct him when he prayed. This was my first introduction of the idea of surrendering to God and allowing Him to direct our paths. Sadly, I just didn't get it. It took years for me to fully understand the importance of truly allowing Him to guide me along the right path. 

Years later a special couple at my church had a weekly 12 step type meetings at our church. While attending, I slowly began to understand the importance of surrender. 

It was a real slow go at learning this concept. But God is very patient. He doesn't rush a person faster than they are able to grasp and understand. It's taken a lifetime, really, but about 14 years ago I became more willing to learn this and that is an important part - being willing. God isn't going to force us. But if we are willing, He will slowly guide us. 

I am so thankful for this lesson, and I am thankful for God's patience. 

God has done some amazing things in my life and some of them have even shocked me. I plan on sharing how God has been working on me over the last 14 years or so. Can you tell I am a slow learner? 14 years.... It has been cool to look back and see how each thing was a steppingstone to where I am today. Still on a journey - but a journey in which God is the one directing my steps.  

My Dad is at the very end of his life at the moment. He is in the last stages of Alzheimer's.  It is so very sad and I pray that God will help him not have to suffer too much. And that he will have peace and comfort. I also thank God that He gave me a praying father who, in his prayers gave me an important key to what a relationship with God was all about... allowing God to direct our steps. 

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