It's safe to say my daughter may be in love with the worship pastor at our church... He was over one night last week, and to my horror I heard her ask him, "Want to play doctor with me?" I was by her side in about two seconds, watching to make sure her version of doctor was NOT the version that is so popularly regarded as the first steps towards opening the mystery of males and females for her little mind. I was relieved she was actually only imitating the doctor who gives her and her baby brother check-ups. I was impressed to see she remembered every step. She checked eyes, ears, mouth, heartbeat, and even reflexes. (She may be a child-genius. Or I may be an overly indulgent mother.) Either way, she had a routine she had seen and she performed it quite well. My mom used to drag me to my yearly physicals with much groaning on my part, but it always turned out to be the same old questions and tests. My only regular appointment these days are at a different kind of doctor, whose … [Read more...]
Heart Healthy Foods to Add to Your Diet
Many contributing factors cause heart disease in women. Do you know these factors? Being educated and informed will reduce your risks, and help you maintain a strong and healthy heart. If you're a woman approaching menopause, your chances of developing heart disease rises. When estrogen levels decreases, bad cholesterol increases and good cholesterol decreases. Other risk factors include: - Age 65+ - On birth control pills after 35 years old - Family history - Hereditary - Diabetes - High blood pressure - High cholesterol - Obesity - Smoking and exposure to second hand smoke - Inactivity - Sedentary lifestyle - Excess weight in the abdomen Some risk factors you have no control of, but the other risks you can manage by changing your eating habits and implementing physical activity. Below are some foods that you can begin to incorporate into your diet that may reduce your chances of developing early heart disease. Don't expect overnight results, but start taking baby … [Read more...]
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