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Health and Taking Care of You
Oftentimes, it is extremely difficult to remember or take the time to do what is necessary to maximize our good health. It seems that as we get older, there are more things that need to be done just to keep moving. It is easy to get discouraged and forget to follow through with our never ending prescriptions for good health.
The number of medications increases. Exercise no longer is sufficient. More and more specific procedures are prescribed. We are given exercises for specific parts of the body are necessary. We have more and more individually designed braces, etc. More and more doctors become involved in our lives. More and more forms of therapy. Keeping and maintaining good health is not for sissies.
I have found that sometimes it is easier to motivate myself to do what is necessary for my health by focusing on the bigger picture. The big picture is “I am committed to taking care of me”! I now do or try to do whatever is necessary to take care of me. When I take a medication and think of it as taking care of me rather than just as taking a medication, it seems to change my mindset. I feel more committed and happier to perform all of the daunting tasks necessary for good health.
Remember, only you can take good care of you! Perform the tedious and routine necessities for maintaining good health, by focusing on the real important issue. You have the opportunity to take care of youself?
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Does Freedom Have an Expiration Date?
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Three Ways of Thinking about Time
How you think about time is extremely relevant as we live in such changing times. One of my clients shared these three ideas with me. His ideas were:
- Be cognizant of your past,
- Live in the present, and
- Adapt to the future.
I liked these three ideas. Too often we allow our past to consciously or unconsciously determine our present, rather than just recognizing our past. Too often we fail to live in the present due to worry, anxiety or depression. Too often we fail to realize that life is continually changing and we must adapt in the future.
I believe that this would be a good guide for people to follow as they progress through the various stages of life. I believe that these ideas are also a good guide for coping with aging and the problems of changing health.
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11 Father’s Day Quotes
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The Value of Exercise
Jorg Blech wrote about many benefits from exercising in his book, Healing Through Exercise. Healthhabits presented some of the scientific findings. I thought you might like to read about these benefits from exercising.
These were reported as scientific findings”
- Exercise is the strongest known stimulus to growing new nerve cells in your brain
- Children need active play in order to develop their mental abilities
- Physically inactive men have reduced libidos (along with super-sized Viagra prescriptions)
- Exercise has been shown to offset type 2 diabetes
- Previously inactive senior citizens have been able to regain mobility and independence by following an exercise prescription
- Exercise increases bone density
- Aerobic exercise has been effective in reducing cholesterol and blood pressure
- Exercise can induce cellular repair through the creation of stem cells
- New blood vessels are created by aerobic exercise
- Exercise reduces the effects of osteoarthritis
- Exercise is being recommended for back pain sufferers
- Children with ADHD have reduced symptoms with play therapy
- Exercise therapy has been more effective than drugs in treating mild to moderate depression
- Exercise protects the brain from Alzheimers
- A number have cancers have responded well to exercise
- Exercise plays a strong role in preventing obesity
- Physical activity is common in societies known for their longevity, and
- Exercise just make you feel better
Wow! More reasons to exercise. Is there enough value in exercising for you to exercise regularly?
Remember, We Live Within the Bodies Created by Our Choices!
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Successful Teenagers
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Susan Boyle and Learning Disabilities
Susan Boyle’s worldwide recognition on Britain’s Got Talent is remarkable for a person who has been labeled with learning disabilities. She has captured the hearts of millions of people because of her heartwarming talent. A talented woman labeled as learning disabled due to a lack of oxygen at birth. A woman called “Simple Susan“, while she was in school.
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Susan Boyle Is a Winner!
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Memorial Day
Do you know very much about the history of Memorial Day? Do you know what Memorial Day was first celebrated? The importance of Memorial Day becomes more significant, when we realize the history of honoring our war heroes.
I would like to refer you to David Hotzel’s Mental Floss Blog. Really, that is the name of his blog. David wrote a very informative and inspiring post on 10 Things to Remember About Memorial Day.
Have a safe and a memorable Memorial Day.
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