Last week I was on a seven day fast and today, I am awake. What does it mean for one to be awake? Here is what Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary says: to cease from sleeping to become aroused or active again to become conscious or aware of something. Do you feel the energy of life waking up? If you do not, I dare you to take a few minutes to observe your … [Read more...] about It is Time to Wake Up
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The Benefits of Water Fasting
In October of 2012, I did a 7-day water fast, but I did not tell anyone that I was doing a water fast. My husband was the only person who knew that I was doing water fasting. One of the main reasons I did not share information about my water fast, is because I was fasting for spiritual reasons. I believe in keeping quiet about fasting, especially when it is for … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Water Fasting
Warm it Up, Stretch it Out
This is a guest post written by Victoria Abrams. Many times, a warm up is likened to heating up your car in the cold weather. This is a good way to convey the idea that warming up your body prior to any physical activity is very important. Along with warming up, stretching at the end of a workout is a very beneficial habit to acquire. Remembering your warm up, and cooling … [Read more...] about Warm it Up, Stretch it Out
Take Time For Yourself
Some of you have very little time to do things and to really enjoy yourselves, because you are busy working, helping others and heck let’s face, you do not have the time for simply being. I am a home school mother who is finding hard to juggle blogging and home schooling. As a result, my posting schedule has decreased a lot this month. Teaching my daughter is my main … [Read more...] about Take Time For Yourself
Brain Exercises For Optimum Brain Health
This is a guest post written by Steven Madison. More and more Americans are spending the time and money to improve their health. They join fancy gyms, buy new exercise wardrobes and commit to cooking more instead of dining out. They take all the sugar out of the house and swear off potato chips. Instead of spending weekends watching television, they go on long outdoor hikes … [Read more...] about Brain Exercises For Optimum Brain Health
Put An End to Gas, By Sprouting Your Beans
Most people who eat a plant-based diet, eat beans/ legumes and the beans serve as good sources of nutrients, fiber and protein. Unfortunately, some people cannot tolerate beans because they are hard on the digestive system, which results in flatulence. A little flatulence is normal, but too much flatulence is not good for the person who has the flatulence and it is not good … [Read more...] about Put An End to Gas, By Sprouting Your Beans