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Heart Disease Treatments-Are You Following the NEWSTART Lifestyle?

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

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If you are someone who struggles with a lack of energy on a daily basis, who desires to lose weight effectively, or who struggles with other health challenges such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, etc., there are some people who have followed the NEWSTART Lifestyle program and experienced renewed health and vigor along with weight loss.

What is NEWSTART? Here is a brief description of it:

N-Nutrition: The diet is plant based and free of all animal products and endorsees whole, natural foods. The diet is naturally high in fiber, low in fat, and cholesterol free.

E-Exercise: Our bodies are made to be physically active. Regular exercise not only will help you to lose weight, have increased energy, but also combats many health problems both physical and mental. Plus, daily exercise strengthens the immune system, improves circulation and reduces stress.

W-Water: Our bodies are made up of mostly water and almost every body function is dependent on it. Adequate water intake will also increase energy and promote fat loss. 6 to 8 glasses per day are recommended.

S-Sunshine: Sunlight is one of nature’s natural healers and it is crucial for strong bones. Just 15 minutes a day of sunlight can provide the daily body requirements for Vitamin D.

T-Temperance: Temperance is simply maintaining a healthy balance in all areas of your life. It also means avoiding anything which is harmful to your body and mind and moderation in that which is good. Focus on including in your life all good things which will promote weight loss, increase your energy levels, keep your heart healthy, etc.

A-Air: Air is the body’s most frequently needed resource. Living in an environment where air quality is good increases your ability to fight disease. Deep breathing of fresh, outdoor air promotes a good oxygen supply for your body.

R-Rest: Adequate and proper rest promotes productivity and your disease resistance is increased. Everybody needs quiet physical relaxation after active work, vigorous exercise after mental work, and deep restorative sleep.

T-Trust in Divine Power: Learning to trust in God is the most important aspect of the NEWSTART Lifestyle. Many people today struggle with stress, fear, and anxiety which negatively impact the chemistry of all body systems. Becoming acquainted with the Creator of the universe and trusting in Him ehanhances physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

The NEWSTART Lifestyle Program is a powerful healer and taught by Weimar Institute, a non-profit Christian Wellness Center in the Sierra foothills between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, CA. People come from all over the world seeking to regain their health. You do not have to go to Weimar to begin to incorporate these wonderful strategies into your life!

Why not begin so today?

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newsletter!

P.S. For more information about Vita Che, what I call the Roto Rooter for your arteries, visit this online nutrition store at http://699456.shopvitamark.com

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Women’s Heart Attack-One Month To A Healthy Heart

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Most of us are aware that women’s heart attack incidents are on the rise. Everybody agrees what is needed is preventative heart disease treatments to lessen the liklihood of a woman developing this diesease.

Let’s continue learning tips to prevent you from ever being part of this group.

Tip #5: Use Your Beans-Beans are high in phytosterols and ligans which are substances that bind cholesterol to the small intestine and prevent it from being absorbed in the bloodstream according to Keri Gans, R.D. a dietician in NYC. If you eat one-third of a cup of cooked or canned beans a day, you can slash your chances of a being in the women’s heart attack group by 30%.

Tip #6: Do A Check. Did you know women with vitamin d deficits in their 20′s to early 40′s are three times more likely to develop high blood pressure later in life? This is according to a recent University of Michigan study. Since a whopping 75% of Americn fall short on their vitamin intake, women should have their doctor check vitamin d levels with a blood test.

Tip #7: Wear earplugs to bed? It’s true. It does help because nighttime noise increases your odds of developing high blood pressure by 45%. It interrupts sleep and creates stress according to researcher Theo Bodin. Earplugs can block all that noise.

Tip #8: Call Your Funny Friend. Laughing fo 15 minutes can boost blood flow by 22%. It causes some of the tissue in your blood cell lining to relax. Over the years, this can prevent hardening of the arteris and lower the potential for developing heart attack and stroke.

While women’s heart attack problems are very concernful. there are a number of thiings you can do to develop and keep a healthy heart.

More tips for one month to a healthy heart and you will follow in the next post.

To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newletter!

P.S. For more information about Vita Che, what I call the Roto Rooter for your arteries, visit my online nutrition store at http://699456.shopvitamark.com