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Use it or lose it – How to prevent your brain from getting old
Visualize this, it is close to the end of the year, and we are all scrambling to use our paid time off, so we don’t lose those hours when a new year rolls in. But, what if “use it or lose it” applies to our brain function too? For example, if a brain cell is...
10 Reasons to Eat Chocolate without Guilt this Valentine’s Day
I planned to start this blog post with a background history of Valentine’s Day. However, after reviewing so many conflicting accounts, I gave up and decided to focus on chocolate. I mean, why not? Whatever the background history of Valentine’s Day, the important thing...
13 Ways Meditation Can Improve Your Health
As a child, I thought meditation was that transition state between being awake and asleep. And I blame one of my uncles for that. My uncle often fell asleep watching TV. And he always claimed he was not sleeping but meditating, even though he was snoring half the...
No Time to Exercise? Try a HIIT Workout
A common reason for not exercising is lack of time. However, to stay healthy, we need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, assuming we exercise 5 days a week. I would love to spend half an hour exercising daily, but that is practically impossible because I have work...
Health Benefits of the Daniel Fast
The Daniel Fast is a famous fast adopted by many churches and worship centers as an act of sacrifice and worship. Many churches embark on a 10 or 21-day Daniel Fast, usually at the beginning of the year. As has been the yearly custom of my local church for several...
What is on your Vision Board for the New Year?
As we begin a new year, many of us are thinking about our goals for the year or our New Year resolutions. I am curious about something, though. Do you have a vision board? If you do, what is on your vision board for this year? I have two confessions to make. First, I...
Vegan for a Month
https://youtu.be/ep9XXXK2G4o Our Plant-based Journey How it Started With plant-based foods popping up everywhere, I became pretty interested in this way of eating. However, I kept thinking, “I don’t want to be a vegetarian or vegan.” Then, a few months ago, a...
Is Plant-based Eating Worth the Hype?
If you are reading this, I am sure you have heard or read about plant-based diet or eating. Until recently, I successfully ignored this "new fad," mainly because I shy away from restrictive diets. I believe we can consume anything in moderation so far as we are...
Thankful for the Little Things
Not too long ago, I lost my best friend to Sickle Cell Disease. Today, when I think about my best friend, instead of the usual tears, I smile. How have I been able to make it hurt less? By being thankful that our paths crossed, albeit under very unusual circumstances....
When Will I See Results? Lessons from the Acorn
Starting a new diet or an exercise program, we often wonder, "When will I see results?" Or "When will I lose 10, 20, or even 100 pounds?" "When will I see those toned arms or 6-pack abs?" "When will my blood pressure, blood glucose, or cholesterol be back to normal?"...
Detour Ahead – How to successfully navigate life’s setbacks
“DETOUR AHEAD” reads the sign on my route to work. This road, IN 26, has been closed for the past six months due to ongoing construction. It now takes me an hour to get to work instead of the usual 45 minutes. Unfortunately, it also means I lose 15 minutes of sleep...
10 Ways Exercise Can Improve Your Quality of Life
What is quality of life? We often hear of "improved quality of life" in different contexts. For example, a job may promise an improved quality of life. Or a medication may be touted to improve your quality of life by treating a specific condition. Or you may have...
10 Tips to Prevent Exercise Injuries
Earlier this year, I sustained an injury to my right shoulder from exercise. Twenty years of regular exercise, and this was the most significant injury I ever sustained. What could I have done differently to prevent this? Watching fitness enthusiasts, whether in...
12 Ways to Avoid Exercise Burnout
“What is the secret to exercising regularly and consistently? I know exercise is good for me, and I feel great when I exercise regularly. However, I get tired and bored after a while. Day by day, I find myself drifting away from a life of regular physical activity....
Are You Performing the Right Exercises for Your Personality Type?
Have you ever wondered why some people start an exercise program and stick with it while others quit along the way? Why are some people very passionate about their exercise routines while others cannot find the motivation to exercise? The truth is, you are more likely...
10 Tips for Flourishing as an Introvert
The primary reason for this blog post, "10 tips for flourishing as an introvert", is to shed some light on the mechanisms of the introverted brain. The second reason is to help introverts function optimally, as introverts often seek help because they do not understand...
My Big Five Test Results
About me Here are the highlights of my Big Five Test Results. Now, why did I decide to share this? I see many women struggling with their identity and engaging in self-doubt. And I have been there. One of the most significant ways we can show love to ourselves is...
Change your Mindset towards Exercise
I used to be that lady who would drive around the Walmart parking lot for 10 minutes, looking for a parking space close to the entrance. God forbid that I park further and endure the 5-minute walk to the door! Unfortunately, many women follow this trend that...
Exercise: A Path to Better Health for Women Over Forty
How is exercise a path to better health for women over forty? Let’s consider this. If you are a woman in your forties or older, you, or someone close to you, has at least one of these conditions: 1) Prediabetes/Diabetes 2) High Blood Pressure 3) High Cholesterol...
I use my smile to conquer my challenges
Please watch this video titled “10 Powerful Reasons to Own Your Smile.” Here, I give you 10 reasons why smiling is very important to your health and well-being. I also introduce why practicing these affirmations, titled, "I Use My Smile to Conquer my Challenges" daily...