Wednesday, June 19, 2013

#8. An Angel Says...When at Work, Take a "Care-Break"



I don't know about you, but sometimes when I'm at work
I tend to stay at my desk and continue through-out the day
to just work and not take breaks. It's very tiring and draining.
Before you know it, you're in a terrible mood...

An Angel tells us that we should take a "care-break" just for us.
Even for a brief moment, it will make a difference in how we
see things and a chance to catch our breath and clear our minds.

A little free air can go a long way for our health.
Not only in body, but in mind also.
Make for a happy day at work.
Everyone in the office will love you for it!

Here's to your health!

Friday, June 14, 2013

Are You Getting Enough Calcium?


OK, time to get back to some healthy information…

I had a recent doctor’s appointment and my physician pointed out that I needed to take calcium everyday along with some Vitamin D3. He did a blood test and found that I was deficient in both. I have acid reflux and I take an antacid (Omeprazole) everyday to ward off that evil devil. If you have suffered from acid reflux, you KNOW what I mean.

The doc told me that these antacids leach calcium from your body and I need to replenish my system with supplements. The instructions are to take 500 mg by mouth 3 times daily (with meals). Right now I am taking, twice a day, Caltrate chewable (yummy) with 500 mg of Vitamin D3 included. Then I take a tablet of 500 mg of calcium once a day. Chewable with Vitamin D3 in the mornings (breakfast) and evenings (dinner); tablet without D3 in the afternoon (lunch). Calcium is also best absorbed when taken with magnesium.

Here are some things I found out about calcium or the lack of:

1.     Calcium may be involved with more bodily functions than any other mineral. It promotes the health of our bones, muscles, and heart, as well as many of the body’s cellular processes.
2.     While dairy products contain calcium, they are not typically the best source of calcium for most people.
3.     Your body may not be digesting calcium adequately to extract sufficient calcium to meet its requirements.
4.     Although Americans and Canadians tend to consume the highest amount of dairy products in the world per capita, we have a higher incidence of osteoporosis than most other countries.

Here are some common signs of a calcium deficiency that can be signs of other problems in the body and, of course, you should see your physician if you are suffering any health issues:

1.     Back or hip pain
2.     Bone loss, malformed bones, or bones that are vulnerable to fractures or breaks
3.     Brittle nails or vertical ridges on nails
4.     Cramps in fee, toes, or legs
5.     Dental cavities or frequent toothaches
6.     Headaches
7.     High blood pressure
8.     Heart palpitations
9.     Insomnia
10.  Joint pain
11.  Nervousness, anxiety, or irritability
12.  Nervous tics or twitches, or muscles that twitch
13.  Women: painful or lengthy periods or excessive bleeding during periods

Source taken from The Phytozyme Cure, by Michelle Schoffro Cook, PhD


When looking for a calcium supplement, avoid those that contain fillers, colors, or chemicals, and there should be a third-party verification that the supplement is lead free. It is said that this is a metal that is frequently found in many calcium supplements. I found this shocking since there have been so much research done and we know the effects lead can cause on the body. But double check to make sure…

McGillUniversity did a study of over 9000 women and found that those women who took 1000 mg of calcium supplements lived longer than those who didn’t.

Good sources of calcium include: almonds, almond butter, broccoli, carrot juice, carrots, dark leafy greens, kale, kelp, navy beans, oats, sesame butter (tahini), soymilk and tofu (which organic is suggested since soy is heavily contaminated by genetically-modified organisms – GMOs), wild salmon, and sardines.

Another good reminder, weight resistance is excellent in building healthy bones and exercising CAN improve your health.

Well, there you have it. I wish you good health in whatever way you decide to get your calcium and exercise.

Here’s to your health!

Friday, June 7, 2013

#7. An Angel Says...Be Vigilant



There are always many people and things to be thankful for.
But we go day to day without one thought,
and our moods can get us in places that makes it 
hard to appreciate anything.
Sometimes we have to look deep for them.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary states the meaning of

vig·i·lant

adjective \ˈvi-jə-lənt\
: alertly watchful especially to avoid danger.
 
So I suppose the little angel is warning us
to avoid danger we need to vigilantly
look for things and people to be thankful for.
Once we start showing appreciation, 
our hearts can connect with Him that sustains us.
Our moods can change and we can 
truly be grateful.

Hug someone today!

Here's to your health!
 
 

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Creativity for Tea Time...


TEA TIME; a place for encouragement of faith, family, and friends; face to face and heart to heart.

Here's a little encouragement of sudden creativity in an artistic production:
      Need an idea as to what to do with your cup treasures that are chipped or cracked?


WHY NOT MAKE A TEA CUP WALL!!

What an uplifting, inspirational craft!
Why not plant some herbs here...


Or maybe be real creative and set a table 
for tea outside IN YOUR GARDEN.


I LOVE this table! It reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.
Also another way of growing some wonderful herbs.

I love being creative, but I'm sad to say these are not my creations.
These are brought to you by the world wide web.
But they are definite projects I would like to take on.

To join in for tea, I would like to show this beautiful
cup and saucer I found on the web.
It makes me think of my grandfather who had
peacocks on his farm. I loved gather the feathers with him.


We just can't get enough inspiration for creativity.

I would like to join Martha's Favorites and Artful Affirmations for tea.

Here's to your health.