60 Days In (Now 130)

I started this blog 90 days ago and got distracted. Well. The headline above refers to being two months into the new year, that will soon be an old year, as we settle way into what’s happenings in our lives, community, country and the world. How have these categories affected you mentally, physically and spiritually? Has your stress level risen out of control? Gained weight? Mad at GOD? Running towards GOD? Angry at your neighbor? Angry at yourself? That’s enough. I believe you get the idea.

While a good counselor and coach and perhaps even a mentor, will help us work through our issues and our emotional response to them, what can we do to aid the process? You guessed it! Exercise and proper eating. Notice I did not say “diet”, as it has too many meanings. I am not going to teach you anything new here, but to say “you already know” that staying hydrated holds the key to our well-being.

A few facts. Rather than “reinvent the wheel”, I found a great article citing six great benefits of drinking enough water. They include:

1. Brain health
2. Weight loss
3. Detoxification
4. Regularity
5. Youthful skin
6. Healthy muscles

Now get the deails here – https://www.brainmdhealth.com/blog/6-amazing-health-benefits-of-drinking-water/

Let me know what you think.

Engineered for Health

I am on the other side of completing a health challenge campaign at the J.O.B. I was the team captain and, consequently, named our team “Engineered for Health” as we are part of the Engineering College. Following is the closing message I sent to the team. I thought it fitting on a broader scale and share it with you. I hope it resonates with you and that you share it with others.

“When I think about our team name, Engineered for Health, I think about the will and science of the human mind and body. That it does have the power, the tools if you will, to heal itself. Knowing that the word “health” is built upon the word “heal”, you cannot help but believe the former to be true. And, of course the word “engineered” – created for, built for, planned for – and any other verb you can think of.

“Bottom line, is that whatever our individual health goals are, we have the power to make them happen by virtue of our “nature made” ability to heal ourselves. It will be our choice to help or hinder the natural process.

“The “Biggest Loser for Life” health challenge sets a good foundation from which to catapult forward. Review the 6 categories* from the scorecard and determine that you (we) will permanently integrate these behaviors*, and more as needed, into

your daily living. When that happens, the 7th category on the scorecard* will begin to reflect what we ultimately want and need. Let
the mirror be your friend.

“I wish each for of us success as we practice health each day. Understand that life will happen to slip us up and sometimes we may fall. You have the choice and power to get back up, even if you have to crawl or lean on another.”

You are a conqueror because you were engineered for health!

Take great care – your health is your wealth.

Audrey Wiggins
Engineered for Health Team Captain
intentionalwellnessgroup dot com

 

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*Scorecard Categories Based on Behaviors to Practice Daily

1. Exercised for 30 minutes
2. Ate 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
3. Ate 3 servings of whole grains
4. Ate a health breakfast
5. Dank water instead of high-calorie beverages
6. Chose a smaller portion
7. Record your weight

Anti-Aging Immune System Support

The heading is intriguing. Let’s learn more. I was researching coffee in general and wanted to know more about the differences between the brands that Youngevity International offers its members. Being closer to another milestone birthday with a “0”, here’s one that got my attention.

“Formulated by a Harvard MD and specialist in anti-aging medicine, Tazza Di Vita is an excellent, health-promoting alternative to non-organic coffee. Tazza Di Vita is a patented blend of organic, Arabica coffee and the powerful adaptogens Rhodiola Rosea, Schizandra Chinensis, and Red Reishi. It is the first product of its kind anywhere in the world and is manufactured in the United States under strict FDA standards. By replacing non-organic coffee with Tazza Di Vita 1-2 times each day, you will be giving your body powerful nutrients that can help you to feel better and live longer.

“Step up to the smooth rich taste and health benefits of Tazza Di Vita! Benefits/Features: • Supports a healthy immune system
• Supports overall health and well-being
• Promotes energy and a healthy stress response
• Contains naturally occurring phytonutrients and antioxidant polyphenols • Provides support for healthy aging.”