From: PreachingWoman.com http://www.preachingwoman.com The festive season doesn't have to be one long binge of unhealthy eating, followed by weeks spent trying to undo the damage. Follow these simple healthy eating tips for a delicious Christmas. Find out inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=93419&view=post&blogid=7634 Sat, 1 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400 If you are seeking to lose a few pounds, you may or may not have heard about how important it is to get enough sleep. This article will provide the specific reasons why sleep is important in trying to lose weight and how it will aid you in your weight-loss endeavor. Read more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=93418&view=post&blogid=7634 Thu, 1 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400 The abundance of skin care products out on the market can be overwhelming at times and many people have turned to natural skin care remedies for visible results. There seems to be an advertisement, celebrity endorsement, or infomercial on every corner. They all gloat on some miracle product that promises to transform one's skin as well as self-esteem. Face it, most everyone don't have the time or the deep pockets to try many of the popular brands. Not to worry, there are plenty of natural skin care remedies that are inexpensive and well suited for each skin type. Read more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=93417&view=post&blogid=7634 Mon, 1 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Nutrition is everything! Your ability to trim down and tone up rises and falls on mastering this one facet of fitness! Your longevity of life is dependent on proper balance of nutritious foods. Discover a few helpful "dos and don'ts" on healthy eating! Read more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=93416&view=post&blogid=7634 Sat, 1 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 How can a Christian rightly view physical fitness in culture that perverts physical fitness into something that is lustful, sensual, prideful, self centered and often times idolatrous? IS there a right or wrong way to view personal fitness? Allow me to share some of my thoughts on this matter.Find out inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=93415&view=post&blogid=7634 Wed, 1 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Women all over the world spend millions of dollars on gels, creams, powders, and lotions all in the attempt to maintain or enhance their skin and beauty. Beauty is a universal theme that has been around since the beginning of time and all civilizations have had a natural beauty tip or two. Modern western cultures have taken the idea of beauty to extreme by resorting to plastic surgery, liposuction, injections, and other medically invasive treatments to gain a sense of enhanced beauty. There is no need to spend thousands dollars or resort to surgery, our 4 top natural beauty tips are freely available in this article for everyone. Find out what they are inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=93414&view=post&blogid=7634 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Starting a New Years Diet? There's never been a better time to change your eating habits, lose weight and get healthier. A new year brings the momentum you often need to make changes and achieve your brand new body. Here are 3 tips to help you lose weight on your New Years diet and make healthier changes: Find out about them inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=93413&view=post&blogid=7634 Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Mammograms can be life-saving. They can also be prohibitively painful to some women. Here are six tips to make your mammogram hurt less. Read more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=93412&view=post&blogid=7634 Sat, 1 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The skin care and beauty industry is a multi-billion dollar business selling various lotions, pills, sprays and creams. While all these products are great supplements, the most important part of skin care is a proper diet. Eating foods that help your skin is the most important thing that one can do to help their skin. All the creams and lotions in the world are worthless if you are eating Big Macs and fries on a daily basis. So add these skin healthy foods to your diet and watch your skin glow. Find out more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=93411&view=post&blogid=7634 Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Most of today's jobs call for little or no physical activity. Despite all the benefits of modern technology, the result is an overweight workforce. Indeed today's workers are heavier than ever - 66 percent of the nation's workers weigh far more than they should and what is healthy. So what can you do to combat this when your job keeps you in your seat, at your desk - day-in and day-out? Read more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=93410&view=post&blogid=7634 Fri, 1 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The dinners, the candy, cakes, pies, puddings, the family gatherings that become "food fests" and the chilly evenings in your home relaxing in front of the TV watching your favorite movie or game with popcorn or nachos sitting on your lap can all lead to holiday weight gain. Research shows that most people gain weight from mid November through the first week in January. It is important to realize that for the majority of us, we will NOT lose this weight but rather it will continue to add up and we continue to lose the "battle of the bulge". This is not just about not being able to fit into that cute Easter suit, it is more about what this added weight gain does to your risk of diabetes, heart disease, breast and colon cancer as these are all added risks when you are overweight. More inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=72131&view=post&blogid=7634 Wed, 1 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The Bible is clear on God's desire for us to be in good health; "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers." 3 John 1: 2. As Christians we have a call on our lives to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be examples for the world. This is even truer for women who are called to ministry, i.e. "preaching women". The example that we give both in our spiritual walk, how we treat people, how we follow the Word of God and yes how we honor and treat the temple that He has given us. As women, we are usually focused on our families, our friends, our coworkers and others and will tend to let our health go. As ministers of the gospel, it is easy to pick up bad health habits, use excuses for not working out and following a healthy lifestyle. Well, I know that this is not what God desires or requires from us. Find out more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=67216&view=post&blogid=7634 Sat, 1 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The Bible is clear on God's desire for us to be in good health; "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers." 3 John 1: 2. As Christians we have a call on our lives to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be examples for the world. This is even truer for women who are called to ministry, i.e. "preaching women". The example that we give both in our spiritual walk, how we treat people, how we follow the Word of God and yes how we honor and treat the temple that He has given us. As women, we are usually focused on our families, our friends, our coworkers and others and will tend to let our health go. As ministers of the gospel, it is easy to pick up bad health habits, use excuses for not working out and following a healthy lifestyle. Well, I know that this is not what God desires or requires from us. Find out what he does require inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=61812&view=post&blogid=7634 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Many of the health challenges that we face could be avoided or improved by being more aware of what we eat and drink each day. Good nutrition is a building block for good health and it is important for us to learn all that we can and put the information into practice. One of the most valuable food groups is that of dairy products. Unfortunately, many of us believe that milk and other dairy products are for babies to the toddler years. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Read more of Dr. Ottey's article inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=58905&view=post&blogid=7634 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 The world is watching the spread of this virus and President Obama noted that it's not clear that the swine flu outbreak will turn out to be any worse than ordinary flu. "It may turn out that H1N1 runs its course like ordinary flus, in which case we will have prepared and we won't need all these preparations," Obama said. Further, the President, in my opinion rightfully noted that; "We don't know for certain that this will end up being more severe than other seasonal flus that we have," Obama said. "And it's been noted, I think, before that you have over 36,000 people die on average every year from seasonal flus. You have 200,000 hospitalizations. It may turn out that H1N1 runs its course like ordinary flus, in which case we will have prepared and we won't need all these preparations." Read more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=58180&view=post&blogid=7634 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Hypertension is on the increase due to a rising incidence of obesity, diabetes, lack of exercise and consumption of a diet high in saturated fat and salt. Millions of people are diagnosed each year with the disorder which leads to heart disease, stroke, kidney damage amongst other disorders. Current prescription medications such as ACE inhibitors give range to side effects including dizziness, nausea and constipation. Worse still recent research on hypertension combination therapy showed that by using two high blood pressure remedies patients are at an increased risk of permanent kidney damage. Find out more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=54581&view=post&blogid=7634 Sun, 1 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0400 One goal that seems to be on everyone's mind is better health. These days, "health" has evolved into "Wellness." Incorporating more than just our physical body's state of being, "wellness" encompasses body, mind, and spirit and suggests the traditional concept of a healthy body joined with happiness, contentment, peace, soundness of mind and an over-all sense of well being. Wellness is about quality of life. Able to live longer, we want to live better. It's not only about living, it's about living well. So, how do we move towards this state of wellness? Find out more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=53743&view=post&blogid=7634 Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0400 And before you even take your first helping of mashed potatoes, that little voice inside pipes up - 'You'd better watch what you eat!', 'Might as well just put that piece of pie right on your hips.', and 'Well, there goes your diet!' Then you feel bad, guilty about the thought of enjoying the wonderful food, made with love for loved ones. Fear not! There are ways to quiet that little voice! Find out how inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=52614&view=post&blogid=7634 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0400 If bad posture has become a norm for you, then you may have realized that it's time to do something about it. Of course, you can purchase a back or posture support to help you stand or sit straight, but you'll notice that as soon as you remove the brace, your back goes right back to the same slouched position. Wearing a posture support only gives your back and neck short-term support. What you need is a method that will enable you to correct your posture and help you to stand upright. Find out more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=51818&view=post&blogid=7634 Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Having breast cancer is no longer the death sentence that it used to be. The medical profession has made some amazing strides in breast cancer detection and treatment options. However, the key to having the best chance of survival is early detection. That is why every woman owes it to herself and needs to educate herself on the five most common warning signs of breast cancer. Find out more inside.... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=51031&view=post&blogid=7634 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 If you are starting a weight loss program one key component is drinking 8 glasses of water at minimum each day. This can seem like a daunting task, but you can do it! Find out how inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=49949&view=post&blogid=7634 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 An Allergy is a reaction that occurs in individuals who are sensitive to certain substances such as cosmetics, animal hair, pollen food, medication or to certain climactic conditions like heat or sunshine that in others may be harmless. An allergic reaction may come about anyplace on the body: in the eyes, on the epidermis, the lungs or the digestive tract. Although an allergy can arise at any time, symptoms suffered in childhood tend to let up with time and many go away completely. An inclination to allergic reaction is mostly genetic, while the character of the allergy might be different from generation to generation.Find out more about the causes and effects of allergies inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=48347&view=post&blogid=7634 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Well ladies, the weather is warming and the time is drawing near to get those sandals and open-toed heels out of the closet. But, are your toes ready for their Spring debut? For some women, especially those in ministry, making time to go to the spa can sometimes be a challenge. So, Jenny Lopez helps us by showing us a step by step process to achieving a fabulous do-it-your-self home pedicure. Click article title for more... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=46487&view=post&blogid=7634 Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 It has been twelve years since the United States Department of Agriculture has updated the Food Pyramid. Most of us are familiar with the old one. That pyramid emphasized foods you should eat more of on the bottom of the pyramid with foods to be eaten in smaller amounts on the top. The New Food Pyramid is an inverse pyramid. The food groups are color coded, with the size of the sections emphasizing the proportions of foods eaten in each group. You will also notice a figure, climbing some steps, on the side of the pyramid which symbolizes exercise as a part of the total plan. More inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=44804&view=post&blogid=7634 Sat, 1 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 You've made a commitment to improve your diet by eating healthier foods. You find recipes and shop for ingredients, buying lots of fresh veggies, fruit and healthy snacks. At home and at work it's pretty easy to follow your new nutritional program -- you've resolved to stay on track! You get in the habit of preparing extra food for dinner so you have leftovers for lunch the next day and cut up your carrot and celery sticks to snack on the night before. All is going well, you're feeling better and shedding a few unwanted pounds when suddenly you are faced with an unexpected trip -- it could be for business or pleasure. You begin to wonder "How am I going stay on my program? I'm doing so well and now this!" Depending on the length of the trip, you begin to worry about temptations and the availability of the foods you've actually begun to enjoy. The following 3 Simple Tips will help you to be prepared to 'eat healthy on the go'. Read more inside... http://www.preachingwoman.com/Health-and-Beauty?articleid=43857&view=post&blogid=7634 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0400