Have
you done a health assessment to asses how healthy you are? You may
have million of dollars, but if your health is failing you, you may
not live long to enjoy it.
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Are you aware of
some of the health benefits that may be available to you? It is a
given that as you age or even before you start aging, you may have
health risks or health problems, but regardless to what age you are,
it does not hurt to be vigilant regarding your health care.
1. Do you know 3
foods that fight against Cancer?
Answer:
Broccoli, black and
navy beans, and tomatoes help fight Cancer according to health.com.
They further added that the lycopene in tomatoes stops Endometrial
Cancer growth. I am glad to hear that, because I love tomatoes.
2. Do you know what
an annual health exam for a woman might include?
Answer:
A Pap
smear check for cervical cancer, breast exam by mammogram screening,
and a bone density test.
3. What are some of
the Free services offered at a Health Fair?
Answer:
Free Blood
pressure check, diabetes check, cholesterol screening, information
on health care providers, information for dental health, and much
more. According to en.Wikipedia.org.,
4. Is it possible
for your words to affect your health?
Answer:
Yes it is
possible. Did you know that
when you say words aloud your subconscious listens and this affects
your attitude? What you say becomes a reality, according to
blogs.webmd.com. Dave
Balch The Power ofYour Own Words. So be mindful of what you say.
This is nothing new. Romans 4:17, “I have made thee a father of many nations, before
him whom he believed, even God, who quickened the dead, and called
those things which be not as though they
were.”
This is something
that God has always told those who believe in Him. God's
word is alive.
Develop the healthy habit of learning more about Jesus to
help you change your eating lifestyle. Change
your way of thinking.
5.
Is More Better?
Answer:
More is not necessarily better.
Think
about eating less intentionally. I mentioned in my article:
I
could not longer eat the way that I used to eat. I am now more
intentional and focused in my eating. This does become a lifestyle
and a pattern. I like something that my pastor has said often, “Just
push yourself back from the table.” Leave a little something on
your plate. You do not have to eat the last drop. Something that
Dr. Oz mention that has stuck with me was to not eat everything on
your plate when eating at a restaurant. Since most restaurants give
you such large servings, just eat half and take the other half of
your meal home to eat at another meal setting. That makes plenty of
since to me.
6.
Is it better to Sprint
during your weight loss journey?
Answer:
It is not necessarily better. Remember
if you are trying to lose weight, the weight may not come off
immediately. It took awhile to put the weight on and it may take a
while to take it off, but the important thing is to be persistent and
intentional; never failing. Be sure to keep focused. Keep your eye
on your goal. If you
feel bad and you want to eat, eat a carrot or celery. Instead of
drinking soda, replace it with water. Although
there has been a crisis in my city
of Flint, Michigan
with a health emergency & disaster because of high contents of
lead, presently bottled water is our only alternative for drinking
water.
They
have, however, reported the lead testing has recently shown that it
is within the guidelines, but we are still urged on a word of caution
to continue the bottled water, because all the lead lines have not
been replaced. That replacement may take some time also.
7.
Are there healthy food replacements?
Answer:
Yes
there are several healthy food replacements. For example, instead
of cookies what about susbstituting them with celery or
strawberries? You might even go as far as to plant a strawberry
patch. I recall having strawberries in our back yard. It was nice
to just go out and pick fresh strawberries to eat. That was quite
refreshing also.
8. Do You Know some
of the Signs of Food Addiction?
Answer:
Some symptoms of food addiction may include constant obsession with what to eat,
binging and then purging, or associating food with rewards. These
are mentioned at Healthline.com. They further add
that just like other addictions food addictions are treated the same
by managing behavior and the physical cravings of the brain with
possibly psychotherapy and nutritional therapy.
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The subconscious is certainly very powerful. We must be aware of everything.
ReplyDeleteI agree Dr. Elise.
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