Friday, October 31, 2008

VITAMINS CONT......

I hope yesterday's information was the needed spark to begin this burning desire inside of you to give your mind and body the armor needed to fight a great fight everyday! Here is more:

VITAMIN B COMPLEX cont'd....
  1. VITAMIN B12
  • needed to prevent anemia
  • aids folic acid in regulating the formation of red blood cells and helps in the utilization of iron
  • required for proper digestion, absorption of foods, synthesis of proteins, metabolism of carbohydrates and fats
  • aids in cell formation and cellular longevity
  • prevents nerve damage, maintains fertility and promotes normal growth and development by maintaining the fatty sheaths that cover and protect nerve endings
  • linked to the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that assists memory and learning
  • has been shown to enhance sleep patterns, allowing for more restful and refreshing sleep
  • deficiency can be caused by malabsorption, which is common in elderly people and people with digestive disorders. Can cause abnormal gait, bone loss, chronic fatigue, constipation, depression, digestive disorders, hallucinations, headaches(including migraines), irritability, memory loss, labored breathing, ringing in the ears, spinal cord degeneration, strict vegetarians must remember to take a B12 supplement, as this vitamin is found almost exclusively in animal tissues. The body can store up to 5 yrs worth of B12, but over time signs will eventually develop
  • sources found in brewers yeast, clams, eggs, herring, kidney, liver, mackerel, milk, and dairy products, not found in many vegetables, but is found in sea vegetables like dulse, kelp, kombu, and nori, soybeans, and soy products, alfalfa, bladderwrack, and hops.
BIOTIN:
  • aids in cell growth, fatty acid production, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
  • aids in the utilization of the B-complex vitamins
  • sufficient quantities are needed for healthy hair and skin
  • 100 mg of biotin daily may prevent hair loss in some men
  • promotes healthy sweat glands, nerve tissue, and bone marrow
  • helps relieve muscle pain
  • deficiency may cause anemia, depression, hair loss, high blood sugar, inflammation or palor of the skin and mucous membranes, insomnia, loss of appetite, muscular pain, nausea, soreness of the tongue
  • sources found in brewers yeast, cooked egg yolks, meat, milk, poultry, saltwater fish, soybeans and whole grains
CHOLINE:
  • needed for the proper transmission of nerve impulses from the brain through the central nervous system as well as for gallbladder regulation, liver function and lecithin formation
  • aids in hormone production and minimizes excess fat in the liver because it aids in fat and cholesterol metabolism
  • without CH;
  • CHOLINE, brain function and memory are impaired
  • CHOLINE is beneficial for disorders of the nervous system such as Parkinsons disease and tardive dyskinesia
  • CHOLINE plays a role in cardiovascular health, as well as in reproduction and fetal development
  • deficiency may result in fatty buildup in the liver, as well as in cardiac symptoms, gastric ulcers, high blood pressure, inability to digest fats, kidney and liver impairment and stunted growth
  • sources found in egg yolks, lecithin, legumes, meat, milk, soybeans whole-grain cereals
FOLATE:
  • A.K.A, Folic Acid, is considered a BRAIN FOOD
  • needed for energy production and formation of red blood cells
  • strengthens immunity by aiding in the proper formation and functioning of white blood cells
  • helps in depression and anxiety
  • functions as a coenzyme in DNA and RNA synthesis
  • is involved in protein metabolism and has been used in the prevention and treatment of folic acid anemia
  • very important in pregnancy, helps regulate embryonic and fetal nerve cell formation, which is vital for normal development, may prevent spina bifida, anencephaly, premature birth
  • works best when combined with B12 and Vitamin C
  • deficiency can cause a sore red tongue, anemia, apathy, digestive disturbances, fatigue, graying hair, growth impairment, insomnia, labored breathing, memory problems, paranoia, weakness and birth defects in ones off spring. deficiency may also be caused by inadequate consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables; consumption of only cooked or microwaved vegetables (cooking destroys folate) and malabsorption problems
  • sources found in asparagus, barley, beef, bran, brewer's yeast, brown rice, cheese, chicken, dates, green leafy vegetables, lamb, legumes, lentils, liver, milk, mushrooms, oranges, split peas, pork, root vegetables, salmon, tuna, wheat germ, whole grains, and whole wheat
PARA-AMINOBENZOIC (PABA):
  • is a basic constituent of folate and also helps in the assimilation of pantothenic acid
  • this antioxidant helps protect against sunburn and skin cancer,
  • acts as a coenzyme in the breakdown and utilization of protein
  • assists in the formation of red blood cells
  • aids in the maintenance of healthy intestinal flora
  • may restore gray hair to its original color if the grain was caused by stress or a nutritional deficiency
  • includes protection against second hand smoke, ozone, air pollutants, reduced inflammation in arthritis and enhanced flexibility
  • deficiency may lead to depression, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, graying of the hair, irritability, nervousness, and patchy areas of white skin
  • sources include kidney, liver, molasses, mushrooms, spinach and whole grains
VITAMIN C:
  • is an antioxidant that is required for at least 300 metabolic functions in the body, including tissue growth and repair, adrenal gland function and healthy gums
  • aids in the production of anit-stress hormones and interferon, an important immune system protein and is needed for the metabolism of folic acid, tyrosine, phenylalanine
  • helps reduce symptoms of asthma
  • protects against the harmful effects of pollution, helps prevent cancer, protects against infection, and enhances immunity
  • increases the absorption of iron
  • has the ability to combine with toxic substances, such as heavy metals, and render them harmless so that they can be eliminated from the body
  • reduce levels of low density liporoteins (LDL, bad cholesterol), while increasing high-density lipoproteins (HDL, good cholesterol) and also lowing high blood pressure
  • works sarcastically with both vitamin E and beta-carotene
  • deficiency includes gums that bleed when brushed, increased susceptibility to infection especially colds and bronchial infection, joint pains, lack of energy, poor digestion, prolonged wound healing time, tendency to bruise easily and tooth loss. Scurvy is a disease caused by Vitamin C deficiency
  • sources is found in berries, citrus fruits, green vegetables, asparagus, avocados, beet greens, black currants, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cataloupe, collard greens, dulse, grapefruit, kale, lemons, mangos, mustard greens, onions, oranges, papayas, green peas, sweet peppers, persimmons, pineapple, radishes, rose hips, spinach, strawberries, swiss chard, tomatoes, turnip greens and watercress, alfalfa, burdock root, cayenne, chickweed, fennel seed, hops, horsetail, peppermint, kelp, paprika, parsley, pine needle, plantain
VITAMIN D:
  • is a fat-soluble vitamin that has properties of both a vitamin and a hormone
  • is required for the absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus
  • is necessary for growth, especially for normal growth and development of bones and teeth in children
  • protects against muscle weakness and is involved in regulation of the heartbeat
  • is important in the prevention and treatment of breast and colon cancer, osteoarthritis, osteoperosis, hypocalcemia, enhances immunity, necessary for thyroid function and normal blood clotting
  • vitamin D comes from food sources(D2), exposure to the sun light(D3) only 15 minutes 3 times a week is enough for the body, and synthetic form(D5), D3 is the most active
  • Vitamin D from food is not always active and must be converted by the liver and then the kidneys before it is fully active
  • deficiency can cause rickets in children and osteomalacia, a similar disorder in adults, loss of appetite, burning sensation in the mouth and throat, diarrhea, insomnia, visual problems and weight loss
  • sources found in fish liver oils, fatty saltwater fish, dairy products, eggs, butter, cod liver oils, dandelion greens, egg yolks, halibut, liver, milk, oatmeal, salmon, sardines, sweet potatoes, tuna, vegetable oils, alfalfa, horsetail, nettle, parsley. vitamin D is also found in the body in response to the action of sunlight on the skin

Enough for now, I will continue tomorrow. Reviewing this material has really helped me to become so much more aware of how my body is feeling. When I suddenly recognize a condition such as fatigue, low energy, moodiness, irritability, upset stomach, headache or even muscle cramps, I immediately think about the foods I have eaten and what I might be missing. Our bodies respond so quickly when we provide the right nutrients and suddenly what ever ailments we were experiencing are healed. Our diet and nutritional intake is our prescription to natural healing. No more popping pills to, convenience store foods, shelf life frozen isle foods, packaged preservative foods for quick temporary solutions. Start making the time to prepare your meals and snacks for your day and don't forget to take bottled water with you.

All the information I have shared here with everyone comes from "PRESCRIPTION FOR NUTRITIONAL HEALING" by Phyllis A. Balch. Everyone should have this book in their homes for the betterment of their families and natural healing solutions and preventative care.

Healthylivinghappylife to ALL......

Sunny Miller
www.passion4lifevitamins.com/sunnymiller
healthylivinghappylife@gmail.com

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Why are we told to take our vitamins?

Well, today I would like to share the role of each Vitamin and how it positively affects our body and daily production. Knowing this information will also help you shift from "passive caring" to "active caring" for your better health and well-being. Taking CARE of our "self" is our RESPONSIBILITY. This is an empowering position to embrace, Good health is strength and sickness is weakness. You choose.

VITAMIN A and the CAROTENOIDS:

  • prevents night blindness and other eye problems
  • some skin disorders, such as acne
  • Enhances immunity, may help to heal gastrointestinal ulcers
  • important in formation of bones and teeth
  • protects against flu, colds, and infections in kidneys, bladder, lungs and mucous membranes
  • acts as an antioxidant protecting cells from cancer and other diseases
  • necessary for new cell growth
  • guards against heart disease and stroke and lowers cholesterol levels
  • helps reduce fine lines in skin and helps fade age spots
  • deficiency can cause dry hair and/or skin, poor growth, insomnia fatigue, frequent colds, reproductive difficulties and dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva
  • sources include fish liver oils, garlic, kale, mustard greens, green and yellow fruits and vegies, apricots, asparagus, beet greens, broccli, cantaloupe, carrots, peaches, papayas, pumpkin, red peppers, spinach, sweet potatoes, spirulina, yellow squash, alfalfa, paprika, cayenne, rose hips, nettle, lemon grass, sage
VITAMIN B COMPLEX:
  • are involved in ENERGY production
  • helps maintain the health of the nerves, eyes, skin, hair, liver and mouth
  • proper brain function
  • healthy muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract
  • act as coenzymes, helping enzymes to react chemically with other substances
  • useful for alleviating depression and anxiety
  1. THIAMINE~B1
  • enhances circulation and assists in blood formation, carbohydrate metabolism and the production of hydrochloric acid (important for proper digestion)
  • also optimizes cognitive activity and brain function
  • has a positive effect on energy, growth, normal appetite, and learning capacity
  • needed for proper muscle tone of the intesines, stomach and heart
  • acts as an antioxidant protecting the body from degenerative effects of aging, alcohol consumption, and smoking
  • deficiency symptoms are constipation, edema, enlarged liver, fatigue,forgetfulness, heart changes, irritability, muscle atrophy, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal disturbances
  • sources include brown rice, egg yolks, fish, legumes, liver, peanuts, peas, pork, poultry, rice bran, wheat germ, whole grains, asparagus, broccli, brussel sprouts, kelp, oatmeal, dried prunes, raisins, spirulina, alfalfa, burdock root, peppermint, yellow dock, yarrow, sage, raspberry leaf, cayenne, chamomile
  1. RIBOFLAVIN~B2
  • necessary for red blood cell formation, antibody production, cell respiration, and growth
  • alleviates eye fatigue, important in the prevention and treatment of cataracts
  • aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
  • with vitamin A, it maintains and improves the mucous membranes in the digestive tract
  • facilitates the use of oxygen by the tissues of the skin, nails and hair; eliminates dandruff and helps the absorption of iron and vitamin B6
  • carpal tunnel syndrome may benefit from a treatment program that includes Riboflavin and B6
  • deficiency includes eye disorders, cracks and sores in the crack of the mouth, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, skin lesions, dermatitis, dizziness, hair loss, insomnia, light sensitivity, poor digestion, slow mental responses, retarded growth
  • sources found in cheese, egg yolks, fish, legumes, meat, milk, poultry, spinach, whole grains, yogurt, asparagus, avocados, broccoli, brussel sprouts, currants, dandelion greens, dulse, kelp, leafy green vegetables, mushrooms, molasses, nuts, alfalfa, catnip, cayenne, chamomile, ginseng, sage, rose hips, horsetail, raspberry leaves, red clover, peppermint
  1. NIACIN~B3
  • proper circulation and healthy skin
  • aids in functioning of the nervous system
  • metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
  • production of hydrochloric acid for the digestive system
  • is involved in the normal secretion of bile and stomach fluids and in the synthesis of sex hormones
  • lowers cholesterol and improves circulation
  • helpful for schizophrenia and other mental illnesses and is also a memory enhancer
  • deficiency includes canker sores, dementia, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, halitosis, headaches, indigestion, insomnia, limb pains, loss of appetite, low blood sugar
  • sources found in beef liver, brewers yeast, broccoli, carrots, cheese, corn flour, dandelion greens, dates, eggs, fish, milk, peanust, pork, potatoes, tomatoes, wheat germ, whole wheat products, alfafa, burdock root, catnip, cayenne
  1. PANTOTHENIC ACID~B5
  • known as "the anti-stress vitamin", pantothenic acid plays a role in the production of the adrenal hormones and the formation of antibodies
  • aids in vitamin utilization
  • helps to convert fats, carbohydrates, and proteins into energy
  • is required by all cells in the body and is concentrated in the organs
  • involved in the production of neurotransmitters
  • is a stamina enhancer
  • prevents certain forms of anemia
  • helpful in treating depression and anxiety
  • deficiency causes fatigue, headache, nausea, tingling in the hands, needed for the proper functioning of the adrenal glands
  • sources found in beef, brewer's yeast, eggs, fresh vegetables, kidney, legumes, liver, mushrooms, nuts, pork, royal jelly, saltwater fish, whole wheat, whole rye
  1. PYRIDOXINE~B6 (is in more bodily functions than almost any other single nutrient and affects both physical and mental health. It is beneficial if you suffer from water retention and is necessary for the production of hydrochloric acid and the absorption of fats and protein)
  • aids in sodium and potassium balance
  • promotes red blood cell promotion
  • needed for normal brain function and required by the nervous system
  • activates many enzymes and aids in the absorption of Vitamin B12 in immune system function and in antibody production
  • plays a role in cancer immunity
  • aids in prevention of arteriosclerosis
  • inhibits the formation of a toxic chemical called homocysteine, which attacks the heart muscle and allows the deposition of cholesterol around the heart muscle
  • acts as a mild diuretic, reducing the symptoms of premenstral syndrome
  • useful in the treatment of arthritis, alergies and asthma
  • deficiency results in anemia, convulsions, headaches, nausea, flaky skin, a sore tongue and vomiting, acne, anorexia, arthritis, conjunctivitis, cracks or sores on the mouth and lips, depression, dizziness, fatigue, hyperirritability, impaired memory or memory loss, hair loss, impaired wound healing, stunted growth, carpal tunnel has been linked to def. in B6
  • sources found in brewers yeast, carrots, chicken, eggs, fish, meat, peas, spinach, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and wheat germ, avocado, bananas, beans, blackstrap molasses, broccoli, brown rice, whole grains, cabbage, cantaloupe, corn, dulse, plantains, potatoes, rice bran, tempeh, soybeans, alfalfa, catnip, oat straw
Tomorrow I will continue with this list of Vitamins and their important roles they play in our physical and mental health. I hope this will inspire you, as it did me, to making healthier decisions regarding the foods you eat and also motivate you to seeing the importance of taking your vitamins everyday.

HealthyLiving4HappyLife to everyone
Many BLESSINGS,
SUNNY MILLER
www.passion4lifevitamins.com/sunnymiller

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

MEN AND THEIR WELLBEING

There was an unfortunate incident that occurred at my husbands place of work this past weekend. A gentleman who was only 36 experienced a heart attack. It was also brought to my attention that there was a history of heart disease in his family. Knowing how stressful things are these days with finances and job security, I immediately started to wonder if he had a wife, kids, mortgage, bills, or anyone else he could be responsible for taking care of (like a disabled parent or grandparent)? Aside from all the obligations, the heart attack did not take his life. I do know that whoever is in his life is celebrating him getting a second chance to living a better life.
A couple of days ago I wrote about the health concerns for women and now today I want to bring some awareness to the:
TOP 5 HEALTH CONCERNS FOR MEN:
  1. HEART DISEASE
  2. STROKE
  3. SUICIDE
  4. PROSTATE CANCER
  5. LUNG CANCER
High blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and diabetes are three of the conditions that we have to look out for and manage. Stress also puts a lot of pressure on our mind and body in which also leads to affecting our heart. Again, as I suggested in an earlier post, research your family's health history. Knowing if there is a genetic disposition or risk of inheriting a health condition could save your life or at least prolong your stay here on earth with family and friends. Men are stereotyped as the "Bread Winner", "Money Maker", "Protector & Provider", "Decision Maker", and if they are not living up to these titles then they are a "LOSER". With this type of weight bestowed upon them, it's no wonder they have such a high risk of STROKE and SUICIDE. Pressure like this on ones mind is not normal or healthy to live with, I know I wouldn't want it. Then there is this one, "men don't cry", "if you're a man you just keep it to yourself, no need to talk about it", "the guys will think I am weak if I try confiding with them". I wish they would understand what a world of difference it makes to be able to cry, talk about it and confide in a friend, it is just about the best way to relieve built up stress and not to mention possibly save a life.
Then there is eating the right kind of diet to stay healthy and strong. I feel like men just take it for granted that they are bigger and stronger naturally so why worry so much about proper nutrition. Lift weights, eat steak and potatoes, drink beer, smoke cigarettes is the perfect program to reach heart attack, lung cancer, prostate cancer, stroke and suicide status. Not so much what we really want to acquire. Eating a well balanced diet, high in green leafy vegetables, fruits, lean meats (poultry, fish, turkey), whole grains, water, vitamins/supplements and exercise every day will help men manage optimal heart health, cardiopulmonary health, better blood circulation, mental wellness, physical (bones and muscles) wellness. If men are going to bare the weight of "Money Maker", "Protector & Provider", "Decision Maker" and "Bread Winner" then also do what it takes to maintain bodily strength, mental stability and wellness so that the ones who are depending on you won't receive the devastating phone call saying, "ma'am your husband just had a heart attack". Be pro-active in your state of well being, regular check ups, changing unhealthy habits, learning how to cope with stress or manage stress, and begin to have the desire to be a HealthyLiving4HappyLife person.
May your day be blessed and may you bless someone today :)

Sunny Miller
www.passion4lifevitamins.com/sunnymiller

Sunday, October 26, 2008

SUNDAY~DAY OF GRATITUDE

Good Morning to ALL,

I have decided to dedicate this day, every Sunday, for a "Day of Gratitude".
The definition of GRATITUDE is:
  • thankful appreciation for favors or benefits received.
My idea is this, making a list of all the things that I am grateful and thankful for. Throughout this day I will keep my mind set on positive and thankful thoughts. My goal is also that I will be setting myself up with an ATTITUDE of THANKFULNESS for the coming week. Sunday is a great day to reset our mind by meditating (focusing, concentrating,prayer) on positive thoughts, blessings we've received, being thankful, appreciative, and grateful.

I AM GRATEFUL FOR:
  1. good health
  2. loving family
  3. wonderful husband
  4. loving children
  5. good friends
  6. beautiful home
  7. a car to drive
  8. food and water
  9. freedom and salvation
  10. a good church to go to
  11. Gods love for me
  12. peace in mind
  13. joy in heart
  14. all that God provides for my family
  15. my relationship with God, he'll never leave me
  16. my happiness
I know there is more, but I do need to go get ready for a wonderful service at church and joining some wonderful friends in worship. My LOVE to ALL,

HealthyLiving4HappyLife
Sunny Miller
www.passion4lifevitamins.com/sunnymiller

Saturday, October 25, 2008

WOMEN AND THEIR WELLBEING

Well, now that I am 38 yrs (young) old I am just now acknowledging that the years are really just going to continue to ADD up (hehe, still have to have some humor in all of this growing older stuff). I have begun to take a more serious approach towards "learning" about the biological side of life, the aging process, and inquiring more about health matters within my family tree (mom, grandma, great grandma). When I chose to acknowledge that I was getting closer to the "middle age" group (which still sounds odd to me) I decided I wanted to live with this philosophy:
  • "Grow old GRACEFULLY"..........
This meant that I needed to say goodbye to anything that was considered opposite of "PRESERVING LIFE". If I was going to continue to age I wanted to do it with joy, not get older with pain and suffering. So, with that, the idea of giving up some habits that did not contribute to "growing old gracefully" was easier to accept. Of course this all meant that my lifestyle was going to have to change and luckily I was already aware of a few things that were taking a tole on my mind and body. For instance,
  • pulling all- nighters with alcohol and party smokes was the first thing that I knew I couldn't do anymore like when I was, oh, between 18-30. Talk about a major delay in recovery, I got to the point where it took me 3 whole days to get back to 100%, I guess my body shutting down was a sign of "HELLO THIS DOESN'T WORK WITH ME ANYMORE" and "YOU NEED TO STOP POISONING ME"!!!
  • Another one was mindless and careless eating, I was never a big soda fan, thank goodness, but even the occasional fast food and convenient store diets had to cease immediately. After learning what is really in those types of foods (not even food, try products) and what happens when it is put inside of our bodies made me seriously wonder how it is even LEGAL to sell crap like that. And we wonder why Heart disease is the number ONE KILLER in america, FAST FOOD people.
Now, the real factor that helped me make these adjustments was becoming aware of this FACT:

WOMENS TOP 5 HEALTH CONCERNS:
  1. HEART DISEASE
  2. BREAST CANCER
  3. OSTEOPEROSIS
  4. DEPRESSION
  5. AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
So I looked at these top 5 concerns and discovered each one was extremely important to me. My heart, my breasts, my bones, my mind, and my immune system. Looking back over the past 20 years I have been blessed to have experienced great health in these 5 areas. Never hospitalized, never tested positive for any disease, cancer, mental illness, decreased bone density or immune defienciency. Did I mention BLESSED? Now I am aware that some of these health matters can be passed down through generations and is not in everyones control, I am sincerely sympathetic to those who have had an experience with one of these conditions and I continue to pray for our scientists to discover a cure for these ailments.

So, what I try to do is ENCOURAGE people to take a more PREVENTATIVE HEALTH approach towards their ALL AROUND WELLNESS. It might not be the first thing on your mind, but it really should be. Making small changes in our daily routines really do make the biggest differences in the way we think (use our brains), feel (emotionally) and function (body mechanics). Start by making a list of which habits you might have that are not contributing to your wellbeing and replace them with ones that do.

Remember, our body functions at its best when we care for it properly. Excercise, eating well, drinking enough water, getting enough rest/sleep, and vitamin/mineral supplements. Our brain needs carbohydrates (energy to think well), our body needs protein and fats (growth, development and energy), our body needs water (transport nutrients, export toxins, and hydration), and our body needs vitamin/mineral supplements (due to the types of diets like fast food or shelf life preserved foods these lack in vit/mineral, also the injections of antibiotics and hormones in fish, meat and poultry and the soils are being depleted of minerals by the mass production of vegetables). Also, if you are someone who participates in physical activities or strenuous excercise, smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, stressful occupation, or a health condition then you deffinitely need to take an excellent form of vitamin/mineral supplement.

If you have the desire to live long and live well then please stick with me on this journey of "GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY"

HEALTHYLIVING4HAPPYLIFE to ALL.
SUNNY MILLER
www.passion4lifevitamins/sunnymiller


Friday, October 24, 2008

Good Morning to ALL,

O.k., so here is a good question.

"Do you KNOW what the most COMMON causes of DEATH are"? Well, here are the top 4:
  1. Heart Disease
  2. Stroke
  3. Cancer
  4. Diabetes
Now I will tell you what the top 4 were in the 1900's:
  1. Diphtheria
  2. Influenza
  3. Tuberculous
  4. Pneumonia
There is a BIG problem here. Our technology in medicine has evolved and delivered great success in combating viruses and colds that attack our immune system thus resulting in DEATH. With that, we should be living lovely, but sadly this is not the case. Here in the 21st century we have acquired a new set of causes of death and these are causes resulting from our choosing of lifestyles and genetics. We cannot change our genetic dispositions, we were born with these genes and we will pass with these genes. The smart thing to do, for all of us, is research your family background for any health hazards that pass down through each generation and get regular health screens from your doctor. Now regarding "lifestyles", this is what we do have control over. In terms of health and relating to lifestyles we look at 4 things and these are:
  1. Diet
  2. Physical activity
  3. Stress
  4. Environmental exposure
Having this information gives all of us a CHOICE in how we want to live (things we do, where we live), an idea of how long we would like to live (that too isn't totally in our control, but the actions and decisions we make are), and how WELL we live. Making better choices in the type of diet I consume, choosing to be more active, learning how to deal with stress, and doing what I can to protect myself from free radicals in the air and polluted water (antioxidants and water purifiers). If this is what it takes to prevent an experience with a heart attack, stroke, cancer or diabetes then by all means you can count me in. If you are still on the fence about all this and have that attitude of, "if it's my time to go, then it's just my time", then I suggest you take the time to ask someone who has survived cancer, heart failure, obesity or stroke and I guarantee you they will recommend you doing everything you can to bypass those near death experiences.

Nevertheless, sometimes we (humans) will have all the pertinent information, everything we need to know for living long healthy lovely lives and unfortunately we (humans) store all of the important lifesaving information in the dusty files in the back of the cabinet because we don't believe those type of things will happen to us. Well, neither did all the folks who are no longer here with us. I am sure their family members would confirm my point.

If we just shift our perception from a NEGATIVE take on life and start managing our thoughts with POSITIVITY and the BELIEF that we are blessed with good health then we will be more enthusiastic about CARING for ourselves and others.
Start by reviewing your daily HABITS and see if you can improve any areas of your lifestyle so that you may become a HEALTHYLIVING4HAPPYLIFE person.

Sometimes we may not know where to start, but if you begin to fill your heart and mind with the DESIRE to LIVE WELL then the answers will surface and appear through the laws of attraction. Meaning you attract what your thoughts are. So remember to remain positive, eat well, get your 15-30 mins. of activity in a day and take your vitamins and supplements to give your body an extra fighting chance to survive. HealthyLiving4HappyLife to everyone today.

Sunny Miller
www.passion4lifevitamins.com/sunnymiller

Thursday, October 23, 2008

HEALTHYLIVING4HAPPYLIFE

HELLO AND A GOOD DAY TO ALL,

"A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings".
--Hippocrates

Hmmm, well, this makes me wonder how many people look at their lives this way.

I want to be wise, I want to consider my health a human blessing, and I want to live a happy life. Well, guess what? I just made my CHOICE. I have CHOSEN an attitude of wisdom and a belief that my health is my greatest blessing.

Our ATTITUDE and our BELIEFS are the foundations to a "HealthyLiving4HappyLife" style. Now, the building blocks come from the understanding of what "good health" requires. Our body is made up of billions of cells and each one has a job to perform, BUT we are responsible for the caring and maintenance of these cells. If you are CARELESS about the wellness of your cell life then you will experience, maybe not today but ONE day, DISEASE inside your body. Dis-ease is your body not at ease with its self, something is wrong. Sometimes we can correct the problem if we are AWARE of something not being right, but most of the time someone who is CARELESS won't recognize any problems until it is too late.

Choosing to be WISE takes an effort on ones behalf and unfortunately in our society we choose to let someone else do the learning and take care of our wrongs and those someones are "Doctors". This should be reversed, we should know, care and learn as much as we can about our BODY so that we do not put ourselves in harms way. Usually we take matters into our own hands and begin to CARE deeply after some near-fatal health condition falls upon us or a disease makes its self a home inside our "one and only" body.

I want to HELP people understand one thing, that "healthyliving" matters 4 a "happylife". I am here to share information with those who are making a consciouse decision in making POSITIVE CHOICES and with an ATTITUDE and BELIEF that they want to live a HEALTHY HAPPY LIFE. Along with A,B,C'S (ATTITUDE, BELIEF, CHOICES) we need to learn how to manage our CELL LIFE WELLNESS. A balanced nutrional diet plus vitamin supplements, exercise or activity one enjoys, proper amount of sleep, water, and healthy relationships. As infants we thrive and develope well with these, now as adults we need to integrate these back into our lives with priority and determination.

HEALTHYLIVING4HAPPYLIFE TO ALL,
SUNNY MILLER