Rest is incredibly powerful. It refreshes, rejuvenates, regenerates and rebuilds the mind, body and soul. Rest empowers you to function at your best. Ideally, rest includes a good night’s sleep as well as time to relax and rejuvenate daily, weekly and annually. The true benefits of rest are misunderstood and often unappreciated. The stress and pressures of life can accumulate over time and can create a generalized “dis-ease” with life. Proper rest is a powerful antidote for this common problem. Because our society revolves around its own concepts of “success”, many people have become pressed by …

FOR YOUR HEALTH: 3 John 1:2 – I wish that you may prosper AND BE IN GOOD HEALTH Nutrition is the fuel that drives the whole system. Take time this week to evaluate your food intake remembering that even small improvements, done regularly multiply the health benefits many times over. Research has consistently shown the importance of a good diet on your health, energy levels, and longevity. Enrich Your Eating Experience Imagine being able to add healthy, quality-filled years to your life. Consider all the smiles you could share, the new friends you could make, the …

Getting physical activity at any time of the day is definitely beneficial, but morning physical activity has big advantages! First, it has been found that more than 90% of those who exercise “consistently” exercise in the morning. Think about it: often you may be planning to exercise “later”, but unexpected events arise and push your activity out of your schedule. Morning physical activity helps us to be more consistent. Second, physical activity in the morning “jump starts” your metabolism and keeps it elevated throughout the day. If you choose to exercise at night you’ll miss out …

So, how do you know when you should drink extra water? 1. If You’re Thirsty Thirst can be triggered by the loss of fluid in and around cells and in the blood. Thirst is your body’s way of saying you need water to avoid dehydration, which can lead to many other complications. It’s also important to note that older people often have problems with the thirst mechanism and may not feel thirsty even when they’re dehydrated. 2. If You Have Bad Breath and Dry Mouth One potential reason for bad breath is a lack of normal …

Your body contains more water than anything else, about 60% of your total body weight. Water helps regulate your body temperature, transports nutrients, and helps remove waste. Every day you lose water when you breathe, sweat, get rid of waste, and that water needs to be replenished. The big question is how much water do you need to drink every day? That’s a simple question, but it doesn’t have an easy answer. It depends on some environmental and physical factors that can change every day. Also, it’s not just the water you drink – about 20% …

Last week, during her presentation, Dr. McIver reminded us that we should “eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” Breakfast is an especially important meal because the body has “fasted” during the night. The brain’s basic fuel is glucose, and so regularly supplying it with a new source of energy is essential. In 1995, the University of California hosted a group of psychologists, neuroscientists, nutritionists and physiologists to review the scientific research on breakfast. They concluded that the “eating of breakfast is important in learning, memory, and physical well-being …

April 5th, 2018 YOUTH LOCK-IN The weekend of the lock-in is finally here! Beginning at 3:00 pm today, we’ll end the Sabbath together in the park, then begin our FUN and INTERACTIVE social activities tonight, ending tomorrow afternoon at the Skyzone! Spaces are limited so RSVP to our Youth Director, Cecil Calliste at 301-648-4552. Cost is $60, includes dinner and breakfast. HEALTH MINISTRY WALK We had a great time on our walk last Sunday, and the next one will be on Sunday, April 15 at 9:00 am at Greenbelt Park. Full details of the meeting place …

Almonds, Pecans Besides being one of the most flavorful nuts, almonds also offer the highest amount of fiber of any nut – as much as three grams of fiber per ounce, which make them a great source for the fiber that our bodies needs for the following reasons and more: Fiber helps keep you regular, and supports a healthy, balanced gut. It helps absorb toxins in the digestive tract and helps maintain cardiovascular health. It helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and healthy blood sugar levels that are already in the normal range. Almonds also have a …