by Renee Bertalan | Oct 22, 2014 | Health and Wellness
Right around age 19, I began to have terrible PMS symptoms. About once a month, I would become extremely bloated, gain weight, and experience acne breakouts. I was also very irritable and depressed, felt unable to focus, and though I was always tired I had a hard time...
by Ashley Darkenwald | Sep 29, 2014 | Health and Wellness
I had seasonal allergies most of my adult life. I used to have itchy ears, eyes, and nose in the spring and fall every year. Allergies can be debilitating. They are physically draining, emotionally exhausting, and expensive (allergy meds, trips to the grocery store...
by Kathy Banta | Sep 8, 2014 | Health and Wellness
When I was a little girl, it was a big deal when Grandma came to stay. Grandma was in a fragile state and sat in the biggest, softest living room chair for most of her visit. A decade later, a doctor would discover that both of her hip bones were worn down to almost...
by Kristi Andersen | Aug 21, 2014 | Health and Wellness
I rang the doorbell and she opened the door, dressed in leggings and a t-shirt, looking as fit as can be. Rock music was playing in the background. She welcomed me in and danced over to the kitchen counter to turn off the music. She was smiling and radiant, giggling...
by Ashley Darkenwald | Jul 28, 2014 | Health and Wellness
Just as Jesus calls us to nourish our bodies with healthy food and ample water (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), we are to nourish our faith by trusting in God when our circumstances are joyful and when they are not. Reserve quiet time to listen for God’s direction. Believe...
by Ashley Darkenwald | Jul 7, 2014 | Health and Wellness
As I continue to study my favorite topics on wellness, fitness, and weight management, I inhale books as fast as I can digest them. I read books by MDs, PhDs, naturopaths, biochemists, nutritionists, personal trainers, and their colleagues on the topics of metabolism,...
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