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Posts by JoeP
The frustration begins when we feel fear. I accept the fact that overall we are working without an economic plan. Forward direction into the unknown does not seem positive. Mainstream media is over-hyping this current economic "crisis", plus like you, I personally have experienced and know others experiencing a dramatic change. Society, will again need to shift into new professions and advance. History...
10/22/2008 10:38:45 AM
If you're thinking, "How can I do this each day?" don't worry. You'll be surprised by the variety of activities you have to choose from. To meet the guidelines for aerobic activity, basically anything counts, as long as it's done at a moderate to vigorous-intensity for at least 10 minutes at a time. Get a sweat going! Given the wellness benefits of regular physical activity, why is it, two out of three...
10/10/2008 2:36:35 PM
For the past three decades the pharmaceutical industry has promoted products that treat the symptoms of disease rather than cure or prevent disease, creating customers for life. 90% of the medications Americans take are maintenance drugs. The Obesity rate is currently rising. For the past three decades the fast food industry has done very well, financially. Fast food is no longer fun, it is wrong....
9/15/2008 11:30:20 AM
I work inside a corporate office. Plenty of high risk foods and beverages are available. Right now, I can enjoy a nice raspberry danish or a bagel with smear...Yummo! Wellness at work is not easy. Last week I received a premier issue of Wellness everday. After reading it front to back. I left copies in the break room. Share the information. Many of my coworkers are not ready to accept wellness as I...
9/2/2008 9:32:40 AM
As I discover wellness, there is plenty of room for improvement in our diet. The first major decision in our home was to eliminate "liquid meat" known as milk. Do you recall the milk mustaches of yesteryear? I do, it sure looked fun and what child wouldn't want a milk mustache...with a smile. Turns out, the economics of milk and milk by-products to the ADA was much more important. We were deceived....
8/27/2008 12:33:19 PM
Like you, I lead a busy life. Wish there was 29 hours a day? So do I. What we do with our day is very important. Time is a resource you cannot purchase. As you adapt an improved lifestyle with wellness, it is essential you, create wellness time. Here's a few simple steps to consider.... 30-60 minutes a day for wellness. What's working for me right now is 30 minute walk in the morning with, Jack, our...
8/21/2008 3:42:32 PM
Last Saturday, my son Joshua jumped off the diving board for the first time at the pool. He is 8 yrs old. As we spent the next hour jumping off the diving board together, I reflected upon his progression in the water. We taught him to blow bubbles in the water, two weeks later he is swimming halfway across the pool. Next, jumping into my arms and now the diving board. He was so excited to tell his...
8/20/2008 11:35:31 AM