Would you put a lower grade of gasoline in your Mercedes-Benz? I sure wouldn’t because I would want my Benz to run smooth without any knocking and pinging. Well, consider your body temple like a Mercedes-Benz or any car that you would consider your dream car. What would you put into it? You know you would put only the best fuel into your most prized possession. Why not put … [Read more...] about Become a Healthier You Series: Feed your Body the Good Stuff
I’m a Vegetarian, but I Eat Chicken and Fish
My first introduction to vegetarianism came when I was working downtown Atlanta at one of the state offices. I attended a meeting along with another fellow and while waiting for the Marta Train, the fellow told me that he was a vegetarian. At the time, I wasn’t a vegetarian. I was curious about vegetarianism, but not too curious to become a vegetarian. The young man told me … [Read more...] about I’m a Vegetarian, but I Eat Chicken and Fish
Become a Healthier You Series: Cleansing your Body
How many of you would drive your car and never ever get it serviced? Not too many of you. Well, don’t you think your body deserves the same type of treatment? Many people take better care of their vehicles than they do their own bodies. Give your body a tune-up too! It is very important that you give your body a tune-up, just like you do your vehicle. A tune-up includes … [Read more...] about Become a Healthier You Series: Cleansing your Body
Become a Healthier You Series: Watch Your Emotions
Sometimes in life we experience some things that rock us to our very foundation. Some of us will bounce back, while others don’t ever seem to bounce back. The ones who never bounce back let their negative emotions take hold of how they respond to the situation. As a result, these negative emotions do more harm than good. Your emotional health is connected to your physical … [Read more...] about Become a Healthier You Series: Watch Your Emotions
Why The Best Way To Fast May Be Intermittent Fasting
In my last post, I talked about using fasting as a means to lose weight. When you fast, you forgo food for a designated period of time. Almost every culture and nation has practiced fasting at some point or other. Sometimes it’s been incorporated into a religious tradition. Other times, individuals have used it to express their opposition to a political situation. And many … [Read more...] about Why The Best Way To Fast May Be Intermittent Fasting
Fasting to Lose Weight, Upsides and Downsides
Fad diets come and go, but fasting has been around for thousands of years. It’s been used for political protest, spiritual preparation, and as a treatment designed to rid the body of harmful substances, but have you ever considered using it as a strategy for losing weight? What is the Definition of Fasting? Fasting is the act of willingly foregoing food for a period of time. … [Read more...] about Fasting to Lose Weight, Upsides and Downsides