My Health Essentials

Get Healthy Naturally with Dherbs Experience Healing

2009-05-12T09:43:00.000-07:00

Dherbs is a very good natural health website. This website is great if you want to learn how to heal yourself naturally. It has everything. From detoxing to eating a healthy diet. This is a website that should defintiely be in your favorites list.

Do you have questions that you want to ask an herbalist? You can go to the website and leave your question. There are also articles that you can read too. This website can get you in the right direction, and especially because many people have been going in the wrong direction for so many years.

It is very essential that we learn how to eat properly. No one wants to be sick. So, we have to do everything that we can do to stay healthy. Natural is the best way to go. We have to heal ourselves, mentally, physically, and emotionally, because all of these things make up our whole person. We have learned that only treating the symptom is not healing us. We must treat the whole person to find out what is really going on. Giving someone meds on a continual basis does not solve the problem.

I'll say again this is a very good website. I think that you will find it extremely helpful in your journey for complete wellness.

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Leave Your Shoes At The Front Door

2009-02-09T13:17:00.000-08:00

Leave your shoes at the front door, because you don't want to track dirt, dust, feces, chemicals and pesticides throughout your house. If you are wearing your shoes in the house those are just some of the things that are on your carpets and floors. You might say to yourself," I have my carpet cleaned", or "I wash my floors". You cannot do that enough, because you are continually walking through your home with your shoes on spreading that filth around daily. You would have to clean your carpet and wash your floors every single day. Who has time to do that?

We are fighting germs every single day. No one wants these things in their homes. Removing your shoes is a great way to keep those things right where they belong. Outside!

Wearing shoes in the house has become convenient, because people don't want to take the time even to remove their shoes. Doing things, because they are convenient aren't always good reasons to do them. As we have learned with our eating habits.

If you just have to wear shoes in the house get some house shoes or slippers that you only wear in the house and not outside. Ask people who visit your home also, to remove their shoes. If they ask you why. Give them the above reasons. You may also want to have a sign made and post it on a wall right beside the door. That way a person cannot miss it.

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Making Onion Soup For Colds And Coughs

2009-01-16T13:05:00.000-08:00

6 Onions
1 clove of garlic
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of blackpepper
1/2 cup of olive oil add more if you need too.
2 tablespoons of butter.

Peel the onions and rinse them in cold water. Then slice them. Peel then chop the garlic. Add the onions then the garlic. Add the olive oil. Then add the butter. Saute the onions and the garlic until they turn yellow and you smell the aroma. Add the chicken broth or water. Cover the pot. When it starts to boil add salt and pepper. Let it simmer for two hours or until done.

This is very good for the flu, coughs, or colds.

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Yoga , Pilates, For Good Health And Relaxtion

2008-12-23T13:45:00.000-08:00

Yoga and Pilates is a good way to get your exercise in and be healthy. It is not strenuous at all. The methods help you to focus and gain your concentration. I have just started doing yoga again. I like to do my yoga in the morning. It really helps me with concentration, flexibility, and digestion. I am so not naturally flexible. (LOL) I feel so much better after I do it. I have a slow digestion system and I'll almost do anything to keep it running smoothly. ( I sound like I am some kind of machine.) Along with drinking water, eating fresh fruits, and exercise it really helps me with it.

If you don't have a yoga mat you might want to invest in one. If you have never done yoga a good book would be very helpful. One book that I find is good is called," The Book of Yoga" by Christina Brown. It explains what yoga is fully and helps you understand how the postures can help you attain good health. If you want to find out about getting yoga books. Click Here. There's also information about pilates as well.

I would highly recommend yoga for women who have problems with irregular periods or their flow is not flowing continually. Yoga helps your body get back into balance. Many times our bodies get off balance because of stress, obesity, sickness, or medication, etc.

I really enjoy doing yoga. The motivation for me is the health benefits. That's a motivation for me to do all the things that I do. It is because I want to stay healthy. I feel so much better. It does involve sacrifices but it is so worth it. I'll take feeling good over miserable any day. Another added bonus is you will feel so relaxed afterwards. If you have problems with sleeping. You will have sleep problems no more. You will sleep like a baby.

Guess what? It's not hard at all. If I can do it anybody can. Just take one position at a time. You may want to start off with some of the breathing exercises such as the Anuloma Viloma - Alternate nostril breathing. It strenghtens the respitory system and helps rid the body of toxins. It is so exciting when you realize that you have gotten your body to do those different postures. You are like," I can't believe I just did that". "Was that really me?" (LOL)

So, what do you say? Are you ready to start doing yoga today?

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Weightloss For The Weary

2008-12-12T15:36:00.000-08:00

So, you have tried to lose weight and nothing has ever worked. Year after year you make a promise to yourself that this is going to be the year that you will lose weight, but instead of losing weight you slip back into your old eating habits. The out to eat foods, soda, and sweet-treats. This has become your daily routine. You feel tired, out-of-breath, lazy, and just plain miserable. You don't even look in the mirror anymore because you feel so fat and unhealthy. However, you still have hope because you still have some of the clothes that you had before you gained weight, wishing that the day will come that you wear those clothes again.

Well, the day has come that you will wear those clothes again. Your prayers have now been answered. How can I tell you that your prayers have been answered? You've prayed over and over for help? Did you not? If you're reading this blog post than that help has finally arrived.

Now, let's get down to business. Are you really hungry when you eat? Think about these questions before you answer them. When you eat what are you eating to satisfy your hunger? Are you doing any form of exercise? Do you cook from scratch?

The reason I ask you if you are really hungry when you eat is because many people aren't eating because they are hungry. They eat because they are depressed, stressed, bored, social occasions, happy, or just because they have a taste for a certain kind of food. None of those reasons are a legitimate reason to eat. It is especially bad for your health if you are doing this on a regular basis. The reason I asked you the second question. Is because many people are eating the wrong things. Such as processed food and junk food. Which doesn't nourish our bodies at all. The reason I asked you the third question. The body needs movement. If you are not moving you will not burn any fat. That means all the food you are eating is just being stored on your body which turns to fat. The reason I asked you the fourth question is because cooking from scratch is better for your health because you are purchasing the food, thus knowing what ingredients is being used. At a fast food restaurants you have no idea what is being used.

We must get rid of the bad eating and shopping habits and develop good eating and shopping habits. One very important detail is to read the ingredient list. Always, read the ingredients. You must eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water. If you have problems with drinking water. Read,"Water Drinking Tip". Eating fruits and drinking water helps the digestion process and the elimination process. Which is very essential to losing weight.

You must know where to shop to get the healthy foods to buy. Read,""Where To Shop For Healthy Food".

Exercising is a must there is no losing weight without it. Try to find something that you enjoy. Walking is very easy and it doesn't cost anything to do it. It's just putting one foot in front of the other. You can't get any easier than that. However, I do think a walking machine is a very good investment especially in the winter time when it's cold outside. Yoga is a fantastic exercise. It teaches you how to breathe and you are exercising your internal organs and muscles. It really is a total body workout. Grab a friend, any activity is always more enjoyable when you have someone to do it with. These are just some suggestions you can do a little bit of experiencing yourself and find out what you like best.

You will need to avoid some foods. Do not eat pork or any foods that has it in it. Pork is nothing but fat. It is hard to lose weight when you are eating pork which is fat. For more information read, "Pork The Wrong Meat To Eat". High fructose corn syrup which is a man made sweetener. Don't drink alcohol it is well-known that alcohol aids in the process of gaining weight. These are just some foods to stay away from. You are making lifestyle changes for a better healthier you.

Continue to broaden your health knowledge. On the sidebar you will see My Health Essentials Bookstore. Those are some of the books that I highly recommend you purchase and read. They will really change your outlook on health. Share what you have read with other's.

Eat a good breakfast, lunch if you need to, and dinner. It is nothing wrong with snacking provided that you are eating the right kind of snacks. Still, do it in moderation. You should read,"What Kind Of Snacks Should I Eat?

Don't know what to cook? Purchase some cookbooks or watch cooking shows. I have gotten a lot of good recipes watching cooking shows. After you watch the show you can just print out the recipes that you want to try. It really makes cooking fun to try new recipes. Cooking doesn't have to be hard. Keep it simple. It's better for you health wise too.

Nothing will make a difference if you don't put any of these things into practice. There will be days that you won't feel like eating the right things or exercising, but you must stand firm. It's okay if you fall off the band wagon but you absolutely must get back on. You cannot afford to go back to your old ways. Your health depends upon it. This is not only about your weight it's about your health too. For more information to help you, read,"Developing Discipline".

Don't continually worry about your weight. If you do the above things you will lose weight. You don't have to weigh yourself everyday. This is not an overnight process. The more you understand that the better you will be. It took time for you to gain the weight (even though it might feel like it happened overnight.) and it will take time for you to lose it. Some quicker than other's. There's no point in obsessing about it because it is not going to help you. Of course, you do want to see if you are making any progress. I recommend you weigh yourself three times a month.

Wishing you good luck with your journey to good health!

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Recycle And Get Rewards

2008-12-01T17:21:00.000-08:00

How would you like to get rewards for recycling? Well, now you can with Recycle Bank. Here's how it works: Place all of your recyclable items into one cart for curbside pickup. Your cart will have a radio frequency identification chip embedded into your family's recycling cart. This RFID chip is connected to your individual account identification code. Each week when your recycling is picked up the smart carts are scanned and weighed right at your curb. The system records the weight converts it to points which can be redeemed at hundreds of participating businesses. It is also a community based effort too. The more recycling the community does the more rewards.

Some of the reward partners are: Bed Bath & Beyond, Kiss My Face, Sears, Method, Stonyfield Farm, Kraft, Sun&Earth, Target, CVS Pharmacy, Earthbound Farm Organic, Acme, Evian, Footlocker, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Petco.

This is a great way to get more people to recycle. Everyone likes to earn rewards. This is something that the whole family can get involved in. However, the program is not yet available in all areas. You can fill out a form and Recycle Bank will contact you when it becomes in your area.

I know I really enjoy recycling. You have so much less trash when you do. I just hate to throw out paper, plastic, and glass. I just recycle all of it. It is really just a waste. We can't continue down the road of wastefulness. We have to take better care of our environment and this is one way that we can.

So, remember recycle, record, and reward.

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Healthy Foods To Keep In Your Kitchen

2008-11-19T16:32:00.000-08:00

When we are sick we don't feel like running all around trying to pick up the things we need to help us feel better. It is so much easier if we keep these things on hand. Many of these foods we use on a regular basis, and it could help you from getting sick or if you do get sick you won't be sick for long. You can either refrigerate them or keep them in your kitchen cabinets.

1. Fresh Garlic - It's good for high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar - Aids in digestion and helps acid reflux or heartburn.

3. Flax seeds or Flax oil - Helps with breast cancer, prostrate cancer, and is good for constipation due to it's high fiber content.

4. Lemons - Good for coughs and colds adds great flavor to tea's.

5. Honey - Also, good for coughs, colds, flu, diarrhea if mixed with hot water.

6. Ginger root - Is good for colds, coughs, flu, digestion, cholesterol and is also a natural blood thinner.

7. Black Seed - It is good for many health ailments as Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) says it is good for everything except death.

8. Turmeric - It's uses include coloring food. It is also good for cuts, burns and bruises.

9. Molasses - Is a source of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron.

10. Oatmeal - Helps lower cholesterol.

11. Cranberry Concentrate - Helps with urinary tract infections.

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Do Not Get Sick

2008-10-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

It is very important that we all remain as healthy as we can. Do all the things that you know to do so that we can be healthy. We assume that if we get sick that the doctors or hospitals are going to do everything that they can to make us better. This is not always the case.

When one is sick the first thing that they have to do is take a look at what they are doing. Especially, what one is eating. My grandmother has been sick since February of 2008 and she is now sick again. She has diabetes and congestive heart failure. My mom went to Ohio to take care of her. She had completely changed her diet. She was cooking her meals and helping her get some exercise by having her do a little walking everyday. She was getting better. She took care of my grandmother for 2 months. She had asked my grandmother did she want to come to Michigan and stay with her. She said, "No". My mom returned home.

Since, my mom left my grandmother has been in and out of the hospital. She is now back in the hospital and my mom is back in Ohio. She wasn't doing to good and she had a small stroke. My mom was visiting with my grandmother and guess what she was drinking. Pop. Can you believe that? My mom said,"Mom you don't need to be drinking that?" That's like giving a cancer patient a cigarette. You would think the hospital would know how to feed people when they are sick. It's probably not on their priority list. My grandmother has been in and out of the hospital and the rehabilitation center. Last year I went to Ohio with my mom and sisters and we visited her at the rehabilitation center. The food they were feeding her was horrible. If you are sick no way should you be eating that kind of food. Fish sticks and a potatoe salad sandwich. Who has even heard of that?

I really do believe that it is not the agenda of the health care system to make us healthy. With all the technology they have and all the studying they have done on the body they should know by now what is healthy and what is not. No one wants to be on medication for the rest of their lives. (Well, they shouldn't want to be).

I really hope that my grandmother will get better and I do hope that she will come and stay with my mom because, that would be much better for her. My mom will defintitely take good care of her.

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To Every Sizta Having A Bad Hair Day

2008-10-06T13:09:00.000-07:00

We all have them maybe once a week, month, or day. Bad hair days. If you are looking for hair products that can get your hair back to the beauty you know it has than I have some products for you. They are called Sizta2Sizta. These products are absolutely fabulous.

If you have a problem with split ends (like I used to) you will find that the halt breakage control control will absolutely get rid of them. Before, I started using this conditioner I was trimming my hair everytime I washed it. Since, I have been using this conditioner I haven't trimmed my hair the last couple of times I washed it.

The shampoo is nice too. It doesn't have all those chemicals in it that the store bought one's have. It cleanses your hair extremely well and it is so gentle that anyone can use it. Both the shampoo and the conditioner come in super size bottles so, you don't have to worry about running out so fast.

The healthy hair oil is great. It really moisturizes your hair and it leaves your scalp tingling and feeling refreshed and smelling good. With peppermint oil, tea tree oil, lavendar oil your hair and scalp is moisturized very well. My sister's husband likes it too. After he trims his beard down he applies the healthy hair oil and it prevents him from breaking out because he has sensitive skin. My sister says she can't keep enough of it around.

I can't say enough good things about these products. All I can say is I'm glad I found them. That's why I wanted to share them with you. So, go ahead and give Sizta2Sizta hair products a try.

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Making Split Pea Soup

2008-08-12T13:08:00.000-07:00

1 bag of split peas
2 onions
2 finely chopped carrots
1 or 2 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 cup of olive oil
2 tablespoons of butter
8 cups of water or chicken broth

Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil and butter. When they turn yellow add the chopped carrots and the split peas. Continue to saute for 10 minutes. Than add the water or chicken broth. Cover the pot. When the soup starts to boil add the salt and pepper. You can add any other seasonings you prefer.

Serve with garlic bread or pita bread.

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I Don't Have Problems With Being Tired Anymore

2008-07-30T13:08:00.000-07:00

My company's introducing a product for someone who spends a lot of time in bed because they feel tired on a daily basis, and have no energy. Like I used to be.

I would get up early in the morning to start my day, and in a few minutes, I would feel so tired I couldn't hardly sit up and I would go running back to bed.

I wanted to spend my time doing things I enjoyed and needed to do, and not sleeping my life away.

My father introduced this product to me. So, I started taking it, and within a month, I noticed I had more energy and I could stay up longer without feeling like sleep and tiredness were going to overpower me.

Do you know anyone who might like to know about a product like that?

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Where To Shop For Healthy Food

2008-07-09T14:26:00.000-07:00

I took a poll regarding what people struggled most with. The majority said that they struggled the most with eating healthy. Sometimes it does take one a little while to change one's bad habits. Until, one can become strong enough to resist the foods that are not good for them they must put themselves in an environment where they can make better food choices. Eating and shopping is no different.

When you know better you have to do better. So, where can you shop to make better food and health choices?

Health food stores are a great place to shop. They are small and it's easy to find what you need and you don't get so overwhelmed. I believe that you will also be more likely to try out different foods that you might of not thought of to try which are better for your health.

Here are some name's of health food stores:

1. The Natural Food Patch
2. Trader Joe's
3. Whole Foods Market
4. Wild Oats
5. The Better Health Food Store

Another store that is not a health food store but in my opinion is making an effort to give their customers better food choices is Meijer's.

Eating locally is good for your health too. You should eat foods in your locale because they contain the cure and antidote for all the little viruses, bugs, and special bacterial strains that occur in your area. Today, we are getting food from all over the world, and we don't know what kinds of chemicals they are using to treat them or what's in them.

A prime example is the salmonella problem we are now having. They don't know where the problem is coming from. That is another disadvantage of having food coming from everywhere. They don't know who is doing what.

To find out where you can buy your food locally go to: Local Harvest.

A way that you can tell if your food is grown locally is to look on the package and it will tell you if that fruit or vegetable is grown in your state. Randazzo's sells a lot of Michigan produce and they also have honey from there too. You should be able to know where your food is coming from and this is a way that you can.

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Staying Cool In The Summer Heat

2008-06-11T14:43:00.000-07:00

Summer is in full force. It's hot, humid, and everyone is trying to beat the heat. The most common ways to stay cool are: drinking lots of cold water, running the air conditioner or fan, going swimming, eating ice-cream, and sitting under a large tree for shade.

It's so hot and the blazing sun is beating down everywhere you turn. How do you stay cool? What else can you do?

Wear long loose-fitting clothes. Clothes that allow your skin to breathe. When the wind blows you can really feel it. Fabrics like: silk, rayon, georgette, cotton, linen, cotton gauze are great to work or relax in. Wearing long loose-fitting clothes not only keeps you cooler longer and faster it is also a protection from germs for your skin. If you are sitting at a public bench at a store or park. You don't know how many people have sat there before you. It's hot, and people have been sweating all over the seats. You don't want other people's sweat on your skin?

Long loose-fitting clothes is a protection from the sun and germs. Your skin doesn't have to pay the price. This way you can save money too, because you won't have to buy sunscreen, because your body will be covered and not exposed to the sun.

Have a fun and safe summer! Keep cool!

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Different Ways To Eat Dates

2008-05-27T13:23:00.000-07:00

Dates are a good fruit to eat. They are soft and easy to eat. They make a very nutritional snack. Before you eat dates you must remove the seed that is inside. Break with your fingers or use a knife to make a small slit in the date and remove the seed. After you remove the seed you can put your favorite spread inside.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to put butter inside his dates when he ate them. You can try that if you like.

You can put cream cheese inside the date. That is hmmm good. Putting peanut butter inside the date is good too. If you like you can first put a little bit of cream cheese first and than top it off with some peanut butter. Or you can eat each separately. You might want to eat it separately first if this is your first time eating dates.

You can also eat dates with your favorite nuts. An almond is a good nut to put inside because it fits perfectly. You can eat it with peanuts or pistachios too. Whichever, way you prefer. Try it with different things and see what you like best.

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Share Your Knowledge or Give Support

2008-05-10T14:00:00.000-07:00

I know sometimes it can be difficult to find good information about different kinds of ailments or maybe you want to deal with it naturally but you just don't know where to turn to. Health social communities are a good way to meet people or ask questions about health concerns.

You can join groups or participate in discussions about herbal medicine, or alternative medicine. Anything that you want to talk about. Maybe you've had experiences dealing with certain health issues or nutrition and exercising. Share your knowledge or give support. You can fill out your profile by telling a little bit about yourself or write a blog.

Since, my interest is healing naturally. I joined the CommunityCures community. If you would like to add me as a friend I am known there as Mimosatree. I am also a member of Healia Communities. They too, have groups about alternative medicine. If you would like to add me as a friend there too, I am known there as QueenMaa. At healia communities when you receive points when you help someone out. It's a way to encourage everyone to help someone make the the best health decisions. Which I think is a fantastic idea. On my blog you will see a healia search engine. It helps you to find information regarding health concerns, because it narrows your search down to health issues.

Both of these are excellent communities. It's nice to be able to help people achieve wellness.You will want to start participating in these communities today.

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Making Your Oatmeal Tasty And Flavorful

2008-04-21T12:29:00.000-07:00

Eating oatmeal for breakfast is very good for your health. We all know that oatmeal helps lower your cholesterol. It is quick and easy to make. If you're eating it everyday or for a specific number of days you might want to come-up with some different ways to make it more flavorful. The original way to make is to add a little bit of butter and honey to it. For more nutritional value add some flaxseeds to it.(Oatmeal and flaxseeds together are very instrumental in helping with constipation.)

For the tasty aspect add some fruit and nuts to your oatmeal. What are your favorite fruits and nuts to eat?

You can add some raisins or craisins to your oatmeal. Sprinkling a little bit of cinnamon on top. How about adding some prunes?(Another instrumental source that will help you with constipation.)If you like banana and strawberries this too you could add.

Dates in the oatmeal is also very good. Dates are very sweet and they will give your oatmeal a very great taste.

You could add some nuts such as: almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans. Whichever you prefer. These are ways you can make eating oatmeal more enjoyable and it won't be so bland.

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Eating Vegetarian A Couple Times A Week

2008-04-04T13:38:00.000-07:00

Eating a vegetarian meal a couple times a week is a good idea. I don't have anything against eating meat. Chicken is one of my favorite foods. Meat and vegetables both have nutrients our body needs. However, I believe in moderation with everything. It's good to switch things up. Next time you make or order pizza get a vegetarian one instead. What about having a vegetarian soup? Got a taste for a hamburger? Eat a meatless one. It doesn't have to be about eating meat and potatoes everyday. It can just be about eating potatoes and vegetables.

Also, many people are not getting enough vegetables in their diet. This is a good way to make sure you get them in. Here are two good websites that can help you get some good vegetarian recipes it's called The Vegetarian Resource Group and Vegetarian Secrets Revealed.

Some people are allergic to dairy products. For them milk and cheese is out of the question. Even though you may not be 100% vegan you can find some recipes that will help you find recipes that are dairy-free Christinacooks.com is an excellent website where you can find vegan(non-dairy) recipes. She also has some cookbooks you may be interested in getting. Even if you are not vegan or is not allergic to dairy you might still want to try some of these recipes.

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Poll: What Do You Struggle Most With?

2008-03-28T12:12:00.000-07:00

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Developing Discipline

2008-03-17T16:39:00.000-07:00

Developing discipline is essential to achieving your goals, no matter what they may be. You will need self-control. The more you do it the better you will get at it.

1. First start with what it is you want to do or stop doing. Some examples would be: eating better, exercising, and stop smoking.

2. Find out what the benefits are of eating better, exercising, and stop smoking. Than list the consequences there will be if you don't. You can do this by reading books about getting healthier. (For book recommendations look at my personal picks on my side bar.)

3.Find people who are also trying to achieve the same goals that you are. You can do this by participating in forums and groups about particular subjects.

Do 2 and 4 every single day.

4.Start implenting the things you have learned.

When you are aware of the benefits or problems of something you will naturally want to get those benefits and avoid those problems. Set a date, to achieve one of your goals. When the date arrives. Don't let anything or anyone stop you from achieving it.

Getting started is key. Stop talking and start moving!

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Thank You To All My Readers And Subscribers

2008-03-07T10:31:00.000-08:00

I would like to say, "Thank You!" to all of my subscribers, readers, and everyone who has left a comment on my blog. I enjoy reading all of the comments (even the ones that don't agree with me).

There are so many things out here that are not good for our health and we have to decide to make the right choices that will help us live a long healthy life. I believe that we should do everything in our power to pro-long our life. This is our health and body. If we don't take care of it. Who will?

Living a healthy life is a passion of mine and I am very happy to be able to share it with you. I hope that you find everything in this blog to be helpful in assisting you on your life-long journey to good health.

Again, thanks for stopping by and reading.

Take care,

Maketta

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What Kind Of Snacks Should I Eat?

2008-03-01T11:01:00.000-08:00

You can have tasty but healthy snacks to eat. However, snacking shouldn't replace eating a good breakfast and dinner. The best time to snack is in the afternoon because it is after breakfast and before dinner.

There are so many things one can snack on, but lots of it is just junk food which keeps you hungry all the time and wanting to eat more. So, what kind of snacks should you eat?

Nuts are a very good source of protein and they are extremely filling. Almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, peanuts, pistachios, cashews, and brazil nuts are just some of the nuts that you can eat for snacks. Try to eat the nuts raw because there is more nutrients in them when you eat them that way. If you can't eat them raw right away that's okay. Pick a couple of them to eat raw and see how you like them. It may take a while to get used to because we are so used to eating them roasted. I, myself have yet to be able to eat peanuts raw. I prefer them roasted. Also, try the nut mixes.

Eat fresh and dried fruit. Fresh fruit such as - strawberries, apples, oranges, pears, grapes, cantaloupe, bananas, plums, dates, watermelon, pineapples, mangos, blue berries, cherries, and grapefruit. You could even make a fruit salad.

Dried fruit such as - raisins, prunes, cranberries, and bananas. You can mix the dried fruit with nuts if you like.

Sesame seed sticks are a great snack too. It is one of my favorites. Popcorn is easy to make and it lasts long. You can eat it anytime. Yogurt and peanut butter ( not together) is good too.

Sometimes you just want to eat a bag of chips. Here are the ones to eat: plain potatoe chips and plain corn chips. The reason I say to eat them plain is because they don't have the artificial ingredients in them that the non-plain one's do. Remember simpler is better.

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Plant A Tree

2008-02-08T08:43:00.000-08:00

Planting a tree is a great way to help the environment. If you go to MyGreenClick.com They will donate $.10 to their charity partner American Forests for every person who signs up. Try to get as many people to sign up as you can.

When I was in elementary school from grades 1,2, and 3 the school used to give us different kinds of trees to plant every year. One year I got a maple, and a walnut tree to plant. My grandfather helped me plant all of them. I really enjoyed spending that time with my grandfather. It was so nice to plant a tree and watch it grow. I used to always refer to the maple tree as my tree. Every year I would marvel at how much my tree had grown. I just loved to see it grow! I know now that they don't give trees to students anymore but I think that is a program that they should of continued to do. Even if they didn't do it every year but every other year would have been good too.

If you have children or grandchildren that is something that you can do together. The whole family can get involved. I would write down they day and year you planted it and than watch it grow. It's kind of like passing down history and it's so much fun!

If you are interested in purchasing a tree to plant go to Arborday.org.

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Henna For The Hair And Body

2008-01-26T17:35:00.000-08:00

There are so many chemical dyes that are bad for your health. Many of these chemical dyes can make you sick and contributed to giving people cancer. Henna is an all-natural plant that is used to dye the hair, finger nails and used in body ornament. It comes in colors such as red, mohagany, and burnt orange. It can also be used as an alternative to finger nail polish. You can get henna in tube or powder form. Make sure it is pure henna and not mixed with any artificial dyes such as the black henna.

Henna is a good hair conditioner it strengthens the roots to the hair and gives it shine.

If you are dying your hair with harsh chemicals you might want to look into using henna as an alternative. It's really a great alternative. The least chemicals are body's come into contact with the better. This is especially good for ladies who have had cancer but don't want to use harsh chemicals anymore but want to continue to dye their hair.

Is It Too Late To Have Good Health?

2008-01-11T10:35:00.001-08:00

I don't think it is ever too late to turn your health around. If you give your body the tools it needs by eating the proper nutrition and exercising. Avoiding things that are not good for you or your health. You will see major improvements in your health.

The body is extremely remarkable. As soon as you get sick your body goes to work to fight off any sickness that you have gotten. It has the ability to heal itself. That's why you should make the decision right now to take care of your health. After all, your body is always taking care of you. It deserves the same rights.

So many people have made that decision and are now seeing great results. It's a new year. Why not make it a healthier and happier one. Get disciplined! You don't have to be addicted to sugar,cigarretes, or whatever has been keeping your health down in the past.

As soon as you start making these health changes you are going to look and feel better. Who doesn't want that? Don't wait, because it's not too late to have good health!

New Health Tools-Use Them To Help You Stay Healthy

2007-12-25T18:36:00.000-08:00

Jenn sent me these great health tools. She said she really enjoyed my"Find Out Your Real Age" post and she thought these health tools would be of great interest to me. I must say I like them very much and I believe it will be helpful to you all as well. I would like to thank her for sending them to me. Thank you Jenn!

The BMI (Body Mass Index)calculator can be used to determine what health range they are in and when extra pounds translate into health risks. The BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)will give them an indicator for how at risk they are for health issues such as cancer. It can also assist them in weight loss programs by estimating how many calories your body needs to maintain its current weight.

To use the BMI calculator type in your height and weight and click calculate.
To use the BMR calculator select female or male than type in your age,weight, height, and choose your activity level than click calculate.

You may start using the BMI and BMR calculators here: