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You know the saying the fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree?

I was talking to my son, Andy again today and he had some cute one liners.  I told him he gets his humor and wit from his father, but his risk taking, creativity and entreneurship from me.

So this was his commentary: 

                      fruit fell to the ground and just started rolling downhill fast

                     so you should write about that

                     fruit – and how your children end up being like you

                    sometimes fruity, sometimes nuts

                    but they’re watching you

                   so speaking of fruit, are you eating it regularly?

                    because they’re watching that, too

                     are you living in such a way that you’d like your kids to emulate   

                    eating and exercising

                     or do you wish you would have eaten better and exercised more?

                      Well…it’s never too late to make a new impression on your kids

                      and start healthy lifetime habits for them

                     Andrew : there…I wrote your blog post

Andy is our first born and the oldest of our 4 adult “children”. He is a new father of 6 month old Isaac Andrew.    He is now giving mom some words of affirmation and advice that may also be helpful to you or other struggling bloggers that I am sharing below.

                 you are an EXCELLENT conversationalist

                 it’s your best trait

                 treat it like in-person conversations

                 if you engage elsewhere consistently, you’ll get known…                  

                 and people will google you

                 and want to learn more

                so pick 3-4 blogs by other influential people with much larger

                audiences

                and start sharing your thoughts there

                 just pick 3-4 of your favorite blogs…of influential health-related 

                 people

                 you could actually meet and get to know…moderately popular people

                  and start contributing…one great thing to do is to interview those

                   people

                  (4-5 easy questions)  an d feature them on your blog then ask them to

                  post a link to it from theirs 

                  you’ll learn a lot, meet people and get known

                 doesn’t have to be long…  dynamic content is everything

                 but you got to be part of the community…contribute

                 contribute honestly and  openly  in other places

                 without necessarily linking back

                  just to be part of the online community in your sphere

                  GIVE to get  *******************   golden rule

 

Even us parents can learn something new and grow from our own fruit.

Best wishes in cultivating a healthy home and lifestyle for you and your family.        Peggy

P.S.  Andy don’t forget to include vegetables in your diet and set a

         good example especially for Isaac

         Love,  Mom and Grandma

So what is the Healthy Kids Act?  H.R. 4053   This bill was established by the Office of Childhood and Obesity Prevention and Treatment within the Office of Public Health and Science of the Department of Health and  Human Services, and for other purposes.

In 2007, when  Senator Tom Harkin was chair of the Senate Agricultural Program the concerns for the quality of  nutrition, physical activity, obesity in children and the funding for the  School Lunch program addressed these issues and initiated this bill.  It took 2 years to finalize the profile and standards of the details of nutrition, school lunch program do’s and don’ts, beverages and snacks allowable in vending machines sales, before, during and after school.  Also, addressed was the concessions at school sponsored events and fundraising for clubs and organizations.  Attached to this bill was of course, the need to have exercise and physical activity to help reduce the concern for obesity.  After various recommedations and amendments were adjusted, this bill passed and went into law on July 1, 2009 at the federal level. 

Each state  had the opportunity to make adjustments or revisions for schools receiving funding for their School Lunch program.  In my state of Iowa, these are the guidelines adapted by the Senate and Legislature, click on this link:    http://www.tinyurl.com/Iowa-HKA .    

 To find out the general guidelines, from the CDC go to this link:  http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/nutrition/guidelines/summary.htm  

or for individual state guidelines check out this link:   http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/in-your-state/

After reviewing this information, take some action for your family and write in a journal or on a chalkboard what you eat at home for breakfast, lunch and supper.  Snacks in the evening or on the weekend.  Fast foods, etc.  How can you take action to reduce your families intake of poor dietary choices and adjust to healthier snacks, less processed foods, family time in planning, grocery shopping, preparing meals, snacks.  Having fun together with a WII machine, throwing a  football, playing catch, kicking a soccer ball, walking or riding bikes around the block, going to the gym, swimming or plan your own little workouts per age appropriate.  

What about adding a nutritional supplement such as:  Maximol or Jr. Max which contains 67 trace minerals and vitamins to help assure you are maintaining a balance in your diet.

The most important factor is: are you thinking about what you are eating to stay healthy and doing something, anything for exercise on a regular basis to have healthy kids?

Benefits of Honey and Cinnamon

Honey and cinnamon are another combination of natural flavor, sweetener and spice that can help you to be preventive in disease and possibly even cure or diminish current health issues you may be experiencing.

I have not personally tried the combination of honey and cinnamon as a health benefit as stated below, but love them in oatmeal.  I add some ground flax seed, raisins and even a little almond milk.  The smell of the cinnamon and the taste  of it all is a rewarding healthy morning breakfast.  Add your favorite juice:  cranberry, orange, tomato, grape, apple, blueberry pomegranate - NOT FROM CONCENTRATE – and you are off to a healthy start.

I like the idea of the simple possibility for weight loss. I’m definitely going to try this recommendation, easy and inexpensive ingredients to buy!!

Disclaimer:  Of course, if you have a very serious health condition and are taking any prescription, check with your pharmacist or doctor about any interaction concerns,  just to be certain.

Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey.. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I rather call “crystallizing”.   When this happens I loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, turn off the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in the honey.

Bet the drug companies won’t like this one getting around.  Facts on Honey and Cinnamon:  It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a ‘Ram Ban’ (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases.  Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases.

Today’s science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients.   Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada , in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASE:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack.  Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat.  In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins.

ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

CHOLESTEROL:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours.   As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH:
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS:
According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION:
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA:
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ‘ Ingredient’ which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

LONGEVITY:
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increase and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

PIMPLES:
Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:
Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:
Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER:
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.

FATIGUE:
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.

BAD BREATH:
People of South America , first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS:
Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!

For more information go to the cite:    http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/honey-and-cinnamon.html

Let me know, your experiences with honey and cinnamon or share a recipe you love.

You might want to share this information with  family and friends.  Everyone needs healthy help information ~ what they do with it is up to them ~ share with your email buddies!!!!

My husband, Paul and I are always looking to add some flavor, spice variety of taste to our food.

I thought this article was helpful in offering not only an explanation of background information about each spice and recipes;  but healthy purposes for using them to be preventive to possibly avoiding diseases.

Click on the link:  http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/9-healthy-spices-and-herbs/

Tumeric can be found in Neways product  Glucosamine Plus

a  Bone and Health Joint supplement.

A sprinkle a day, keeps the doctor away, along with safe healthy living for you and your family.

Best wishes always,  Peggy

 

Do you enjoy eating good and healthy?

Then you’ll want to check out NuVal.

What is NuVal?

It stands for “Nutritional Value”   It has been developed by Dr. David Katz, of Yale University Prevention Research Center.  The NuVal system is a new way to quickly  find the nutritional value of the food you are purchasing.  The Nutritional Scoring System is from 1 to  100.  The higher the NuVal Score the higher the nutritional value.  For example, blackberries have a NuVal of 91.

How the Scoring Works

NuVal Scores summarize comprehensive nutritional information in one simple number between 1 and 100.  Each NuVal Score takes into account more than just the nutrition fact panel.  It considers 30-plus nutrients and nutrition factors – the good (protein, calcium, vitamins) and the not-so-good (sugar, sodium, cholesterol).  And then it boils it down into a simple, easy-to-use number; a number you can trust to make better decisions about nutrition in just a few seconds.

7 Tips for Eating Healthy the NuVal Way

1.  Read labels  – the NuVal  label.

2. Look at this website:   http://www.NuVal.com and teach your children about healthy eating.

3. Prepare your meal plans and grocery list with NuVal     (nutritional value).  Have the children look at the labels with  you at the grocery store and help decide which brand to choose.

4.  Introduce new fruits, vegetables and new recipes with more nutritional value.

5.  Go for a walk – around the neighborhood, at a local park or ride bikes (with helmets, of course) , swimming, play croquet, badminton, volleyball whatever is a great family activity.

6.  Drink plenty of water and help each other to stay healthy and make wise choices.

7.  Count your blessings for finding a healthier lifestyle to pass on to your children and grandchildren.

There’s a lot more to the science behind the NuVal System than what we’ve explained here.  To learn more about it – and the independent panel of nutrition and medical experts who developed it – visit The Science Behind NuVal.

Today, I’d like to introduce you to information about toxins and carcinogens in our everyday usage and how they destroy overall environmental quality.  Unfortunately, the FDA does not look out for us when it comes to personal care and household cleaning products – we’re on our own! The best defense is to choose products from a company which doesn’t pollute.

My family has chosen to to use a company that doesn’t pollute the environment (or us) with their products.  Our choice is Neways International. They have been given the Seal of Safety from the Cancer Prevention Coalition which found all of its products to be free of toxins and carcinogens. …one of the many reasons why I chose to affiliate with Neways.

Check out the article excerpt and see my action steps to protect yourself and your family.

- Peggy

Pollution in People

By: Shelley Page and Susan Allan, Ottawa Citizen

November 13, 2005

During the past 50 years, breast cancer incidence has climbed 90 per cent.

Lung cancer rates have jumped more than 600 per cent.

Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a cancer tied to a weakened immune system, has increased 250 per cent.

Asthma affects more kids than ever before.

Biomonitoring tests reveal toxic chemicals are in all of us, on that everyone seems to agree.

So what does it mean to human health? Scientists are only beginning to explore the links.

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Infants start life polluted with PCBs, pesticides and 200 industrial chemicals. Rocket fuel laces their mother’s breast milk. Carcinogens, hormone disruptors and the chemicals used to make GOR-TEX and Teflon infuse everyone’s blood.

New technology is making it possible to find ever smaller concentrations of chemicals in people’s blood.

Last year, the Environmental Working Group in Washington, D.C., released Body Burden: The Pollution in People, a study that examined the levels of 210 chemicals in nine people. In April, the World Wildlife Federation tested 39 members of the European Parliament for 101 compounds.

Until recently, Canadians stayed out of the bloodletting. Then last week the Toronto-based group Environmental Defence announced it had tested 11 Canadians for 88 chemicals believed to be either carcinogenic or to disrupt reproduction, hormonal function and/or interfere with fetal development. The study found, on average, participants had 44 chemicals in their bodies.

Renowned artist and environmentalist Robert Bateman was one of the test subjects. Despite eating organic food, using environmentally friendly cleaners and living on an idyllic West Coast island, his body was revealed to be a repository for 48 toxins: heavy metals; PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls used in electrical transformers and now banned); PBDEs (polybrominate d diphenyl ethers used as fire retardants); PFOs (perfluorinated chemicals used in stain repellents, non-stick cookware and food packaging), pesticides and insecticides.

“I had no idea when they were taking those samples out of my arm that there was a possibility that all those chemicals could be in there,” a bewildered Bateman told a journalist.

The Canadian report raised more questions than it answered.

Does the fact our bodies are laden with chemicals mean anything? Are the increasing number of cancers, fertility problems, auto-immune diseases, autism and other horrors related to these chemicals in our bodies? Can we trace learning difficulties, mental illness and brain fog to the chemicals our bodies absorbed as far back as the womb? Were the harsh pollutants found in Mr. Bateman and others in concentrations considered dangerous? If the majority of the studies’ participants were healthy, at it appears, does this mean the toxic findings are meaningless?

For half a century, advancing societies have pumped the global environment full of synthetic chemicals, while realizing previously unimagined benefits.

But during these five decades, our bodies, particularly our fat cells, have become storage tanks for the byproducts of vastly improved lifestyles.

Environmental activists call this “chemical body burden” — the price of technological advance.

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As early as this Thursday, the European Union is expected to vote on legislation that would overhaul chemical regulations in the EU and force businesses to prove their products are safe. The Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) legislation would phase out chemicals found to be carcinogenic.

Last Tuesday in Brussels, a group representing two million physicians urged members of the European Parliament to pass the legislation.

“We are in a serious situation,” Dr. Dominique Belpomme told the legislators. “Some 75 per cent of cancers are due to mutations induced by environmental factors, mainly chemicals.”

You can read the full article here.

Note: My family has chosen Neways International because its products have total approval of being the “Safety Conscious Company” by the Cancer Prevention Coalition  and Dr. Samuel Epstein, director and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Take action now to be preventative and stop polluting your body!

Step 1: Click on the link below to access my Neways website:

http://safehealthyliving.ineways.com

Step 2: JOIN, as a preferred customer, buy at wholesale prices (just like I do)

Step 3: Start your own business for only $150.00 + tax and shipping and handling (can change your Direct shipment every month)

Step 4: Enjoy using safe, healthy products for you and your family, make new friends and create financial freedom.

To learn more, email me:  peggy@safehealthyliving.com. I am happy to answer your questions and offer help necessary to become healthy and wealthy.

I would like to announce the birth of  2 new grandsons
in the month of March:

3/3 Abram Michael and 3/17 Isaac Andrew

Both families are doing well and enjoying
their gift/blessing of healthy boys.

Both Moms are nursing, which is an excellent bonding, healthy, nutritional, immunity-building start to life.  The colostrum is so beneficial in creating resistance to illness and growth.  I found this website to be very informative about the benefits for mother and child:

http://www.motheringfromtheheart.com/Benefits.htm

They’ve gotten their babies started with a healthy immunity and loving relationship.

Now there’s caring for the baby, changing diapers, cleansing, laundering their adorable little onesies, outfits, dresses, booties, etc.

Initially, bathing a baby can be a little stressful, as they cry from being unclothed, cold and surprised by the sponge bathing and water trickling on their bodies.  But bathing can also develop into a satisfying, playful, relaxing, cleansing touch for both baby and mom/dad.

Most new parents don’t realize they should be concerned with what  ingredients are in the mainstream baby products.  This is a very important  factor in caring for their new babies.  Otherwise, they can build up a number of toxins that can hamper the healthy start you have created with nursing your baby.

Mainstream baby products contain potentially
harmful ingredients especially sodium lauryl sulfate.

I would like to introduce to you an alternative to the mainstream baby products that are safe for babies, toddlers and children: Neways Generations (a complete system of hand & body wash, lotion, powder, detangler, bubble bath, baby pack).

How about taking a look at this blog post by my son, Andrew, the new dad, wanting to share and create a communication for others to be, new, experienced dads and perhaps grandpas, too?  He speaks from one generation to another helping to build up baby boys or girls with insight from the “male nurturing” perspective.

“Hey, mom, what is that link to get toxin-free, safe baby products again?”

Neways Generations

Oh yeah, I almost forgot about cleaning the baby clothes, burp cloths, bibs, sheets and blankets New Brite Laundry and Household products are FREE of harmful ingredients.

New, experienced parents or grandparents take a look at all that Neways, International has to offer for the whole family.

Click hereto see and learn about products that  provide safe healthy living for the entire family – your family.

“Die-eating” is my new phrase to capture the combination of dieting and eating the wrong things.

Oh my, that’s a mouthful to say, isn’t it!?!

What you put in your hand, into your mouth to eat consists of your diet - even the smallest of “food” makes a difference and affects your body in various ways.

But do you consciously think about what you are putting into your mouth?

Are you making a conscious effort to follow a plan – dieting and, hopefully, exercising in some way so that when you weigh in, you will like the number you see?

If you are eating quick, fast food, snacking on junk foods (you know – soda pop, chips, candy, donuts, sugary, fried goodies), lots of processed, canned, high sodium, high-fat foods, you could be considered to be die-eating and on your way to disease.

So, what we eat does matter and we all need to think about eating and exercise.

I’m a para-educator at a high school and we are doing the “Biggest Loser” as an incentive to lose weight, get in shape, encourage one another with healthy tips, recipes, website sharing, calorie reduction and social interaction among staff.

Here’s where you can find some great ideas to explore:

http://livestrong.com

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Also, the first lady, Michelle Obama, initiated on February 16, 2010 the http://www.letsmove.gov to help young people, families to eat and live healthier lifestyles, states are developing programs thru schools and communities to lower the obesity and yes, closer look so we improve our “dieting.”

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Here’s a great article about a fruit that we all can enjoy, inexpensive, easy to eat and get wonderful health benefits from.

http://healthyeating.bloggood.net/benefits-of-eating-bananas

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Ok, so I took my son, Andrew’s advice and wrote this blog about health and nutrition and about an experience in my life and feeling it from the heart.  I was especially motivated when I weighed in today and, even though I exercised and ate healthy most of the time this week, I still gained a pound (but of course, that was muscle, right!?).

So I’ll just keep walking, biking, doing floor exercises, dancing to music, cleaning for clients, climbing stairs (you get the idea – actively moving of some kind).

The key here is that I was thinking about it and taking action.

It’s a start, and I’m learning and just doing it to hopefully educate and encourage one another.

Have a funtastic weekend of  healthy eating and active living!!!!

Peggy

P.S.  Got any tips for our “Biggest Loser” group at  school?

Below is a conversation I had with my son tonight…

Our topic: “What to Blog About”

Perhaps you are just starting out or have been working on a blog or website for “a while” now.

You can probably relate to my concerns and feel the same as I do.

Thinking it has to be “perfect”, informational, intelligent, have value for someone to want to read it, comment or make fun of you?!

I think you might appreciate the encouragement and insight from my son, who has his own blog.

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9:37pm Peggy

…need to get writing more for blog. I see alot of articles I like for posting and small comments but not sure if I should use others info a lot.

9:38pm Andrew

my big thing for you is to not talk about this stuff and just start doing it

just start grabbing great articles and posting them on the blog

copy and paste with some quick commentary about it at the beginning

no more education….

you know how to do it

nike: just do it!

9:41pm Peggy

I know, I need to get a capture form for email marketing and sending back that Scribd article we did before as FREE “product” of information. I will work on this weekend.

9:43pm Peggy

I received 6 good comments and need to followup with sending that. Not sure how unless set in to my email marketing on a list with some other additional autoresponder of more information

9:43pm Andrew

don’t worry about the “capture form”!!!

just start producing good content on the blog

that is what will drive traffic..

nothing else

don’t worry about sending follow-up stuff…just have conversations with people on your blog

and be sure to respond right away.

9:44pm Peggy

well I would like to know who or how many look or come to my site

9:44pm Andrew

you know how many from GA

and you will get to know people by talking with them when they come

9:44pm Peggy

what’s GA

9:45pm Andrew

Google Analytics

the key is talking to people

just like at church

you tell people about yourself

and talk with them about their needs

but your blog is the church!

you are the pastor

and you gotta preach!

to spark growth in your “followers”

and to get more people to come…

just sent the email with some of my media stuff

9:46pm Peggy

ok baby steps to grow a family of followers and friends!

9:47pm Andrew

yep…

and you can write the simplest stuff

little reflections of 100 words or less

and people will respond

just talk about your key words

make it like a diary

share your thoughts and feelings about stuff happening in your life related to nutrition and health

9:47pm Peggy

alright, I’m been making it more difficult than it needs to be

9:47pm Andrew

exactly

keep it really simple

and just start doing it

I guarantee there are people on the web doing a lot worse!!!

i would say that you shouldn’t do anything else until you have 5 really quick posts up

no more studying…

9:49pm Peggy

ok I get good comments about how nice the blog looks and good content, so far

9:49pm Andrew

exactly

it’s really nice

9:50pm Peggy

ok teacher, I’ll work on my “homework” this weekend, I have a lot of ideas, just sitting here on my desk, in little notes etc.

9:50pm Andrew

just write

even if its 2 sentences!!

you should see how Steve, my boss/buddy writes his blogs

sometimes he doesn’t have more than 10 sentences

really simple…and he gets lots of comments

I just looked at your comments

really nice!

you get more comments on your blog than I do on mine!

9:53pm Peggy

alright, I’ll review your articles and look at Steve’s too.

Yes, I know I need to cross with FB and Twitter too.

join discussions or fan pages too

but #1 WRITE

9:54pm Andrew

yep

write, write, write

write your heart

keep it real

don’t worry about whether it’s “good”

if you write from your heart, it’s usually God speaking through you

and it really doesn’t matter at that point

b/c it’s the Holy Spirit

who brings the blessings

Even this little FB stream could be something you copy and paste!

9:56pm Peggy

ok, I’d better get reading and writing, put it into God’s hands and let him lead and control to bring people in to learn about my passion for health and wellness for all

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Let’s start encouraging one another and just share interests, things you feel people could learn from, offer suggestions to improve health and wellness.

Thanks for stopping by, hope we can keep in touch and support one another.

Peggy

My husband, Paul and I have been involved with the Health and Wellness Committee  in our local church for about 3 years.  We really enjoy being a part of this committee.  Since we are new to the area and the parish, it has helped us to get acquainted with parishioners, not only on the committee, but through various activities the committee has sponsored for the benefit of all.  Also, to  offer valuable information to all ages from infant to eighty, singles, families, elderly, widowed, to promote healthy living.

Our committee supports 2 parish nurses.  We are also comprised of other nurses who work  in a clinic, hospital, county health department or a nursing home  practicing in various fields relating to the heart, intensive care, mental health or administrative.  We have a pharmacist, physical therapist, dental office manager and a member that is sight impaired. Paul and I represent and are concerned about preventive, alternative health  choices and chemical awareness information. We are a great blend of people willing to help educate and assist all parishioners with lifes spiritual, physical, mental and emotional well being.

Our committee initiated in 2007 and has sponsored 3 annual fall “Step Into Health” fairs.  We have had a variety of presenters: a  police officer and squad car with a K9 Unit,  bicycle safety, heart disease, diabetes, lung health, eye disorders, proper hand washing technique with black light error, smoking cessation, senior exercise and community program information, fall prevention, home health care, dental hygiene with free toothbrush and floss, grief support and prayer shawl ministry, blood pressure clinic, balance testing, water purification, global warming demonstration, advocare nutritionals, pro’s & cons of immunizations, dietician and healthy snacks, massage therapists, chiropractic information, braille cards and sight impaired tools, how to read your medication labels, as well as a magic show and  face painting.

Paul and I offer information about chemical awareness, how to  read labels of all mainstream products you purchase,  with handouts listing potentially harmful ingredients, alternative baby and family personal care products,  safe cleaning supplies,  nutritional vitamin supplements, aromatherapy oils, and weight loss and fitness products.

We’ve also had “Walks” for physical exercise and spiritual wellness; which was a great activity for all ages to participate in.

Our parish nurses and other volunteer nurses provide FREE monthly blood pressure checks at all church services.  We’ve held biannual Blood Drives with the help of the junior high students.  They learn community service and receive a stipend for a special field trip.

We have purchased  supplies and equipment for our parish nurse program.

Our parish nurses have topical weekly suggestions in our church bulletin which represent our mission statement: To empower our parish family to incorporate wellness of mind, body and spirit into our daily lives through health education and spiritual support.

Recently the Wellness Corner stated:

For those not too interested in big diet changes for bone and joint health, try these dietary supplements. Health care providers recommend supplements such as:

• a good multi-vitamin
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• fish oil
• coenzyme Q10
• selenium
• phosphorus
• calcium
• magnesium
• vitamin D
• boron
• silicon,
• manganese
• zinc
• …and much more!
• MSM

Stop smoking; smokers have lower bone mass.  Wear proper shoes and use proper equipment when playing sports.  and enjoy healthier bones and joints, say your parish nurses!“

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So why am I telling you all about our activity
in our parish Health and Wellness Committee?

* Perhaps you could initiate and support a health and wellness committee to improve the quality of living in your community.

* Because we want you to realize that we are truly concerned about the health and well being of all people.

* We understand the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual stress of losing a child, a parent, a close friend.  Supporting people in grief of a loved one and how faith plays a role in the healing process.

* We want to learn from other health care providers about their suggestions for healthy living.

* We want to offer and be available to educate and answer questions regarding:  preventive, alternative ideas in taking medications,  a listing of potentially harmful ingredients and chemical awareness, preservatives in food and in your everyday mainstream personal care, baby, cleaning and even pet products.

*  Start reading labels on all products you purchase.

* Teach people to become an advocate in your own health, by asking lots of questions, researching diagnosis to understand and be  knowledgeable about precautions, side effects to medications, procedures, your rights, your choices, alternatives to drugs, nutritional diet changes versus drugs, surgery.

*  Letting you know this is where our heart and passion is:  to help people enjoy Safe Healthy Living.

*  We all desire and need to be loved by our family and friends.  We hope to offer suggestions that will be helpful to you and your family as you go through your daily lives.

Be the best you can be: Believe in Yourself

Peggy and Paul

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