Bonita's Blog – June 2009 Archive (8)

The Western Medicine Traditional Approach



When we think of illness and disease it is revealed to us through symptoms (aches, pains, bumps, lesions, etc). It is these symptoms that tell us that there is a body system that is not functioning properly.



In Western medicine we treat the symptoms with what we think it needs and not look at the cause.



"I Feel Healthy! A Critical Illness or Disease Won't Happen"



Yes, I have heard this one quite… Continue

The truth is that if you are hungry before you go to bed, you need to eat something. You are about to go 6 to 8 hours without food which may cause you to become hypoglycemic while you sleep. The best choices right before bed are low glycemic fruits that are quick to metabolize, such as pineapple, grapefruit, berries, melon, cherries, an apple or some cantaloupe. You can also have a salad with some protein if you feel like you need more sustenance. If you eat clean burning foods without fatty… Continue

Next time you feel a little overwhelmed, grab your broom and give the kitchen floor a quick sweep.



Truth is you shouldn't dread housework. Bafflingly, studies show it actually has the power to cheer you up.

And, oh, by the way, chores count as exercise.



Dusting with a Smile



Chores and other forms of medium- to high-intensity activity may lift our emotions in a big way. And it doesn't take much of a time commitment to do the trick. A recent study… Continue

Achieving Positive Lifestyle Changes



Why do so many dieters fail to achieve their goals? Could it be they set themselves up for failure with unobtainable goals? Like many during a new year’s resolution, you’ve probably made ambitious plans for positive change. We want to help you make it stick this time.

You may be thinking, “I’ve been unsuccessful at losing weight in the past. Why should now be any different?” The key lies in gradually adjusting your way of… Continue

Our church each year has a fireworks tent to raise money for the taxes on the church. This year though the place that we always had the tent at fell through due to a death in the family. So far we have been unable to locate a place willing to allow us to put the tent up and sell the fireworks.



It needs to be out of the city limits and away from any gas stations. So if you have any ideas I would really appreciate it. We were paying $1,000 to the person that passed so we could have the… Continue

Battle Your Health and Wellness Challenges

Start Winning Today!



What can you buy today for 1.3 trillion dollars?



The World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Report of 2002 reported that although 1.3 trillion was spent on health care in the US, we were number 1 in the world in usage of drugs, while we rank number 37 in performance and number 72 in level of health.



We may be best in the world in emergency medicine while losing the battle in health… Continue

I will keep this post short but I have to share with you an amazing moment in my life this week. As many of you that have met me know I have been working on becoming healthier. Well, I hope you are setting down for this one.



On Tuesday I had an appointment and something just told me that stairs were going to be involved. Now it had been over 10 years since I climbed my last stair case and that consisted of only 3 or 4 stairs.



We pulled up in front of the destination and… Continue

Daily snacks. Do you buy protein bars as a healthier alternative to a candy bar pick-me-up? You could easily be paying more than $2 per bar and consuming just as much sugar as you would with your favorite candy bar. Buy fruit for a fraction of the cost when you do your grocery shopping. You'll become fit and save money at the same time.



Bottled water. Yes, it's important to drink water every day. The bottled variety with your lunch is an expensive way to stay hydrated.… Continue