Few people would argue with the idea that sleep is good for us, but not many of us know that a lack of sleep can cause weight gain. The health benefits of sleep are extremely well-documented1)Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD; Fred W. Turek, PhD. Sleep and Health. Everywhere and in Both Directions. Arch Intern Med. […]
Archives for September 2020
Sweet, Too Sweet
We were created with a liking for sweet, but not all sweet things are alike or have the same effects. Even natural sweets vary in their properties. Here are some facts about “sweets” you may wish to consider as you make progress in the health journey you have started. Fruits The natural or “intrinsic” sugar […]
Is Stress Wrecking Your Life?
Stress ruins your quality of life. It can steal your physical health, rob you of mental well-being, ruin your relationships and cause problems at work. But it doesn’t have to be in control of your world every day. You have to first be willing to have awareness as to the level of impairment stress is […]
Finding the Perfect Dose of Iron
Globally, between one and two billion people in both developed and developing countries suffer from iron deficiency. It is the most frequently observed nutritional deficiency. Even so should iron consumption be considered critical, because an iron overload has its own problems. The healthy body protects itself for a long time from being overloaded with iron […]
Time to Move
With over 50 million American adults practicing chronic inactivity, this habit could be “the biggest public health problem of the 21st century.”1) Blair, S., PED, Speaking at the American Psychological Association’s 117th Annual Convention. A well-known health educator, Ellen White, once wrote, “Perfect health depends upon perfect circulation.”2) White, E., Healthful Living, p. 30. The […]
