Thursday, September 2, 2010

Health and Fitness: Stress

October 27, 2009 by admin  
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Stress is such a big part of our day-to-day lives. No matter what stage of life you are in, there is often some type of stress that you deal with. Stress can build up, leaving us to worry about how we are going to get everything done that we need to get done. [...]

Choosing an Insurance Plan

October 5, 2009 by admin  
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Even before I got married, I had my own insurance through my job. Choosing which insurance option was right for me was difficult enough without having to make the best choice for a family. Although some employers may not offer more than two plans, usually those plans have extra options.
What are the primary plan types?
HMO- [...]

Health and Fitness: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – Transformation

September 16, 2009 by admin  
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We recently discussed the importance of taking care of our bodies and today we’ll discuss renewing our minds.
3. A third lesson I have learned is that my transformation would be accomplished by the “renewing of [my] mind” (Romans 12:2).
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your [...]

Health and Fitness: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – Obedience

September 15, 2009 by admin  
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Psalm 139:14: I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Thy works, and my soul knows it very well.
This verse has never meant more to me than it does right now.
This past Saturday God allowed me to enjoy an experience I would never have dreamed of 17 [...]

Cooking 101

August 22, 2009 by admin  
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Whether you are a newlywed or have moved out on your own for the first time, you will need to prepare meals for yourself, your new husband, and any visitors you may have. Some of us have been fortunate enough to have our mothers or grandmothers take us into the kitchen as little [...]

Avoid the Freshman 15

July 22, 2009 by admin  
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College is a pivotal time in a young adult’s life, but it also can lead to a decline in healthy habits and physical activity. The “freshman 15,” or typical weight gain of a college student, is usually due to a decrease in activity, an increase in unhealthy food choices, stress, and the change in daily [...]

Sun Safety: Prevention and After-Care

June 6, 2009 by admin  
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We recently discussed how to protect against sun exposure by using sunscreen and protective layers, so please read that article, then come back here.
Tanning beds
Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during the most intense times (10am-4pm). It’s also important to avoid tanning beds. These beds have lamps that use the same light as [...]

Sun Safety: Protection

June 5, 2009 by admin  
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Summer has arrived. It’s beautiful out and the sun is shining, which means more outdoor activities . Getting some sun is good for us. The sun provides us with vitamin D, which allows our bodies to absorb and use calcium. Not to mention, the sun is one of God’s most beautiful [...]

Simple Solutions

May 23, 2009 by admin  
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We have been talking about renewing an exercise routine and living healthy. Eating healthy is a big part of living healthy. No one likes the thought of dieting, because that means eliminating the stuff that we want to eat and the stuff that is convenient to eat. However, there are many simple [...]

Organic or Not

April 16, 2009 by admin  
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“And God said, ‘See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food’” (Genesis 1:29 NKJV). All of the fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains we consume have come from God. [...]

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