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You have probably heard for a long time that oatmeal is really good for people.  I had too, but rarely ate it because, well, frankly, oatmeal is a bit boring!  I found myself only having the instant pre-sugared/flavored kind, which kind of defeats the health-benefits.  Here’s what I came up with to have my healthy…

What’s your family genetic history? We all have good genes, and not-so-good genes. It’s best to be informed and aware, so that you can make choices to have the best, longest life possible. Knowing your genetic tendencies allows you to choose behaviors and take action to prevent problems in later life. Understanding your family health…

Here is a list of ten ways to remedy holiday mistakes, blunders, and misfortunes.  If you overate, forgot to exercise, got lazy, said something you later regretted, didn’t do what you meant to do – whatever – join the club!  We all fall short of what we’re capable of.  We all fall “off the wagon”…

Each and every morning, the second you wake up – thank God or your Higher Power for the gift of another day. You’re lucky to be alive, yet again, for another day. While you’re at it, ask the Creator to help show you the way all day, and to give you the strength to do…

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday full of family, love and appreciation. We sure did. How nice it was to take a full morning to stretch, dance and do some yoga. I felt so good, physically and emotionally. Then, I totally enjoyed a half hour of prayer. I’m so thankful for that. Lunch…

Here’s my “during and after Thanksgiving” list of how to get through the day and the holiday weekend, and keep that warm glowing love and appreciation of relatives and friends. 1.    Hold your temper.  Don’t let anybody bother you or upset your equilibrium.2.    If you overate, eat less today.3.    Be sure to move, dance, do…

For those of us Americans, we have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday.  For those readers in other countries, please join us in celebrating all that God has given us.  Here is a prayer for your consideration, today. God,We thank you for all the abundant blessings and gifts You have given us.Please let…

Here’s a little prayer for consideration at your holiday table. (encourage everyone to observe a moment of silence, then begin) God, thank you for this wonderful gathering.For the many gifts of love you give.This wonderful family, our cherished friends, our ancestors.They are all here with us in mind and spirit, if not in body.Thank you…

Getting ready for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner?  Dreaming of stuffing yourself with stuffing?  A juicy, fat turkey?  Marshmallow sweet potatoes?  Buttery rolls and mashed potatoes?  Pumpkin pie?  These all sound great, sure, but they’re not so great for your body; certainly not so wonderful for your weight loss, or weight maintenance goals. Here are some…

Quite simply, Thanksgiving Day is a time of appreciation for a bountiful harvest. First celebrated at the Plymouth Plantation in 1621 (debatable) by the Pilgrims and the Native American Wampanoag tribe in North America, it was a meal shared by all.  Traditionally, this meal of appreciation is made from what each person has brought to…
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