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Manage ADD/ADHD Naturally

While ADD/ADHD can be challenging, there are plenty of strategies you can use to lessen its impact and help you lead a more focused, less stressful, fuller life.

You may not need drugs like Adderall, either.

The Not-So-Sweet Truth About Chocolate

As a chocoholic, I’ve often reveled in the knowledge that dark chocolate is considered a healthy treat—and even a “super food.”  Sadly, it turns out that chocolate really isn’t as healthy as we’ve been led to believe.

So what ARE the benefits of chocolate?  What are we chocoholics to do?

New Guidance May Change How You Control Your Asthma

Did you know there are updates to asthma management guidelines that can help you make informed decisions about your treatment?  Especially if you're concerned about COVID-19's effect on asthma, you need to read this information.

Sleeplessness Leads to Weight Gain

Believe it or not, lack of adequate sleep can manifest in all sorts of maladies—from a weakened immune system to an increased risk of cancer.

But today, I want to talk about one risk in particular - weight gain!

Natural Sleep Remedies to Conquer Insomnia

Tossing and turning. Watching the clock tick minute by minute. This is what it is like for tens of millions of sleepless Americans every night. But it doesn’t have to be like this. If you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep, it is possible get a great night’s sleep—without the aid of medication!

Why Won’t God Let Me Lose Weight?

Does it seem like no matter what you do to lose weight, the scale just won’t budge? Year after year, the battle continues, with resolutions made and resolutions broken. And according to the latest statistics, 7 out of 10 of us are in this wretched battle.

So, the big question some of us may be asking is, Why won't God let me lose weight?

Encourage Healthy Eating Habits in Kids

If your child is eating healthy, that goes a long way toward maintaining a healthy weight, increasing energy levels and improving moods while also reducing risk of health problems.  

Set your children on a path to making lifelong nutritious choices with these delicious recipe ideas!

Refresh Your Child’s Diet with Low-Sugar Options

Reset your kids' eating habits to focus on making healthier choices. Check out these low-sugar ideas for meal and snack times to help control the amount of added sugar you and your family consume.

Spring into Wellness

Are spring allergies driving you crazy?  Not only are trees, pollen, mold spores, dust and dander all exploding, but changes in barometric pressure and weather patterns bouncing up and down, make spring one big pain – literally.

Here are some steps to take this spring to ease the impact of sinus and allergy problems and focus on your overall wellness. 

Insomnia Help: 4 Steps to a Good Night’s Sleep

Millions of Americans find themselves wide awake in the wee hours of the night. If you’re one of them, you might be suffering from one of a number of possible issues linked to sleep and heart health.
Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to correct these situations.

3 Psalms to Read When You Can't Sleep

Some nights I just look at my ceiling or my iPhone wondering why I can't seem to go to sleep. I'm left counting the hours left until I have to get up.  
If you sometimes need help getting to sleep, I want to share with you my favorite psalms to read to help me surrender to rest....

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Alternatives to Medications that Cause Depression

The United States is a very medicated nation. Those medications may be helping you physically, but there’s a good chance that they are also hurting you mentally. 
Learn how these drugs are related to depression. I’ll also show you natural ways (as in, not taking another prescription) to treat depression and prevent the root causes of it.

How to Lose Weight with Mindfulness

What if I told you that the best weight-loss plan doesn’t cost a dime? It doesn’t involve a new fad, it doesn’t involve you giving up your favorite foods, it doesn’t make you count points or read labels, and it doesn’t involve meetings or expensive, frozen pre-made meals that taste like chalk. It’s true!  Here's how....

Fight Off the Flu

Colder weather and cold and flu season go hand-in-hand. While you may not be able to completely avoid getting sick, you can take some steps to protect yourself and minimize the chances of a serious illness.

7 Types of Verses for When You Can’t Sleep: Find Peace for Your Soul

Middle of the night. Darkness surrounds. Stars shining brightly. All is quiet. All should be at peace.  Except for one problem. We can’t sleep.

God is there, and He offers these essential verses to help us find peace and rest...

Should Christians Take Medication for Mental Illness?

The Christian community is somewhat divided on the issue of taking medicine for mental health issues. There is even division over whether “mental health issues” are even biblical. Yet the Bible seems to present a balanced view of both medical and spiritual approaches.

Easy Ways to Improve Your Home’s Health

Of course you want to maintain a healthy home, but are you sure you're doing the best job you can to protect their home’s health?  Here are some simple ways to noticeably improve the health quality of your home. 

Family History: How Your Genes Affect Your Health

There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of developing various diseases, but there is one thing you simply can’t change: your genes.

We talk about how strong a strong predictor of many health problems genetics is, and what you can do about it. 

Healthy Processed Food

The right foods, most often, are whole foods—organic, unprocessed, just the way it would look if you plucked it off the tree or the vine. But are there any processed foods that can be healthy too?
The answer is yes—as long as you know what you’re looking for....

Family and Friends Prolong Life

We humans are social creatures by nature. It’s in our genes that we’re more likely to not just survive, but also to thrive in health and wellness when we work together.
If you find the life of a "loner" tough, here's an ironclad case to seek out community - and reap multiple benefits from it!

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