Walking May Protect Your Brain

Researchers studied the effect of aerobic exercise, such as walking, on older adults who were were at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

"[O]lder adults who did aerobic exercise alone showed the most significant improvement in brain function in comparison to those who participated in both aerobic training and strength training exercises."

Researchers also pointed out that regardless the type of exercise, older adults who did do something performed better than those adults who did not exercise at all.

Source:  Go for a brisk walk every day to protect your brain

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Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

I Can See Clearly Now

I Can See Clearly Now! I love this song sung by Johnny Nash and Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, LEON HUFF.

To me, it represents a vision in which life has a renewed hope. Read the lyrics below:

I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,

I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.

I think I can make it now, the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is the rainbow I've been prayin' for
It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.

Look all around, there's nothin' but blue skies
Look straight ahead, nothin' but blue skies

I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.

Now just imagine what it would take for your life to have this new found hope and healing. Then ask yourself what you can do to start making positive changes toward this hope and healing! 
 
Song and lyrics: I Can See Clearly Now- sung  by Johnny Nash and Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, LEON HUFF.



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 Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........

 

Understanding Anxiety

Everyone feels anxious now and then.

It is a normal emotion. For example, you may feel nervous when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision.

However, having an Anxiety disorders are different, though. They are a group of mental illnesses, and the distress they can cause can keep you from living your life normally.

For people who have one, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming, and can be disabling. But with treatment, many people can manage those feelings and get back to a fulfilling life.

Types of Disorders

Anxiety disorder is an umbrella term that includes different conditions:

• Panic disorder. You feel terror that strikes at random times. During a panic attack, you may also sweat, have chest pain, and feel palpitations (unusually strong or irregular heartbeats). Sometimes you may feel like you’re choking or having a heart attack.
• Social anxiety disorder. This also called social phobia, this is when you feel overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday social situations. You fixate about others judging you or on being embarrassed or ridiculed.
• Specific phobias. You feel intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as heights or flying. The fear goes beyond what’s appropriate and may cause you to avoid daily ordinary situations.
• Generalized anxiety disorder. You feel excessive, unrealistic worry and tension with little or no reason.

  Symptoms

  All anxiety disorders share some general symptoms:
  

  • Panic, fear, and uneasiness
  • Sleep problems
  • Not being able to stay calm and still
  • Cold, sweaty, numb or tingling hands or feet
  • Shortness of breath
  • Heart palpitations
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Tense muscles
  • Dizziness

  
  

  Causes

  Researchers do not know exactly what brings on anxiety disorders. Like other forms of mental illness, they stem from a combination of things, including changes in your brain and environmental stress, and even your genes. The disorders can run in families and could be linked to faulty circuits in the brain that control fear and other emotions.
  

  Diagnosis

  If you have symptoms, your doctor will examine you and ask for your medical history. She may run tests to rule out medical illnesses that might be causing your symptoms. No lab tests can specifically diagnose anxiety disorders. 
  
  Treatments include medications and psychotherapy with a mental health counselor. Reference_https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/anxiety-disorders#
  
  There are also naturally ways to treat anxiety which include natural herbs, eating a healthy diet and regular exercise.
   
  

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Faster Ways To Get To Sleep

Transitioning from a busy day to slowing down and falling asleep can be difficult for some people.

Maybe one or more of these ideas might help.

According to Rachel Salas, MD and professor of neurology at johns Hopkins, blowing bubbles, just like you did as a kid, can help you get to sleep faster.

The activity helps you to breath deeper and calms the body.  And since it is silly, it might help to take your thoughts off of your worries.

Opening a book and reading a few pages while in bed can help relax your body and distract your mind from your worries.

Listening to soft, downtempo music can relax the body, lower blood pressure and prepare you for sleep.

Source:  7 Sleep Doctors Reveal Their Favorite Tricks for Falling Asleep Fast



By a contributing blogger, David Mueller 

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Fret Not

The people who make up the the family of God are varied and unique.  Some are great in faith and others struggle their entire Christian walk with faith that is weak and imperceptible.

God does not grow us all at the same rate nor do we all believe exactly the same things.

Some of us mature quickly and bear much fruit, others of us far more slowly seemingly bearing little fruit.

To us, God's plan may be mystifying.  But God is glorified to have in His church people in every walk and season of Christian life.

We can rest in Christ, knowing that He will complete His work in us and bring us into glory. 
By a contributing blogger, David Mueller 

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Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

Miscarriage/ Infant Loss Group Canceled

The infant loss support group that is scheduled for tomorrow night has been canceled. 

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The Son of Man

The Christian minister, Charles Spurgeon, points out something interesting. 

Of all the rightful titles that Christ could have used to identify himself, He most regularly used "Son of man."

Spurgeon writes, "But behold the lowliness of Jesus! He prefers to call Himself the Son of man.  Let us learn a lesson of humility from our Savior.  Let us never become devoted to seeking great titles or proud degrees.  There is here, however, a far sweeter thought. Jesus loved manhood so much, that he delighted to honour it."

And further on, "Yet, there is an even more precious thought.  Jesus Christ called Himself the Son of man to express His oneness and sympathy with His people.  He reminds us that we may approach Him without fear.  We may take all our griefs and troubles to Him, for He knows them by experience.  Since He Himself suffered as the 'Son of man,' He is able to comfort us."

Source:  Evening by Evening:  Faith-Building Meditations by C.H. Spurgeon.

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Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure

Weight Loss - Improving the Odds

Eating fruit may increase your odds of losing weight.  A couple of studies show that overweight adults who ate fruit “experienced greater weight loss than those who didn’t.”

Even though fruit has natural occurring sugars, the the sugar comes with water, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.  These protect the body from disease, high “blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation.”

Researchers suggest incorporating fruit consumption into meals and snacks during the hours you are most active.

Source:  Eating Fruit Can Actually Help You Lose Weight. A Nutritionist Explains

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Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

Diane Davidson Gammon MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure