An amazing article, posted below this paragraph, in the latest newsletter from Faithful Workouts causes me to clean out my junk. This week I have been doing some refreshing in my business, my marketing, my life, and my mind. It is becoming simply empowering once again. Let this be your story today. Contact me if you need an accountability partner. I am here for you. Jeana
The above verse calls us to transform our lives, which is deeply connected to the routines and practices we embrace each day. I know that daily routines can sometimes seem mundane or insignificant, but they hold great power in shaping who we are.
Just as habits shape our physical health, spiritual routines shape our spiritual health. I can say from personal experience that a routine involving prayer, Bible study, and reflection gradually transforms us into people who reflect Christ’s character. Whether we’re commuting to work, preparing meals, or spending time with loved ones, each moment holds the potential for spiritual growth and connection with God.
Consider the simple act of waking up each morning. Rather than rushing into the day’s demands, try starting with a moment of gratitude and prayer. This small act can set a tone of peace and purpose for the entire day. Similarly, approaching our work with positivity reflects our commitment to honoring God in all we do.
Let’s embrace routine not as a mere sequence of tasks, but as a series of moments where we can encounter and reflect God’s love.
Take a look at this video. WORTH THE LISTEN. This is what I do–get to the cause. I am passionate to help people to see beyond the normal “research”, and get life back. I have learned this in my lifetime, and been through. I have written a book about this. I am working to be able to order all tests myself in office (instead of passing people through others); this wills save time and money. Together we find your path back to life!
I am a good step in the process to better your health. I truly care that you be empowered. I care that you take charge of your health, mind, body, and life soul. I care that you live, filling your entire being with path markers to encourage you forward to the next step.
The reasons why you need a health coach are in this full article copied below from IIN.
As wellness has increased in popularity and the Internet has become an unprecedented resource for everything from recipes to research, many have taken their health into their own hands and experienced a wide range of results. With that has come the explosion of unverified information, confusion, and more yo-yo dieting than ever before!
The truth is there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach that’s going to work for everyone, and figuring out the most nourishing diet and lifestyle for YOU isn’t easy.
There are many factors that go into finding your unique balance, such as your family ancestry, body type, personal preferences, life circumstances, schedule, location, access to resources, and much more. Putting it all together in a way that makes sense and allows you to thrive requires a personal touch from someone knowledgeable and supportive. That’s where a Health Coach comes in!
A Health Coach can help you sort out truth from fiction, provide you with customized information that’s relevant to you and your individual challenges or goals, and most importantly give you the opportunity to ask questions and speak freely in a supportive environment.
1. You feel like something might be off with your health, but you’re not sure what it is. In addition to consulting your primary care provider, working with a Health Coach can help you dig deeper into what you’re experiencing, get to the root of your imbalance, and find new ways to help you feel your best again. From fatigue and low energy to acne and digestive issues, Health Coaches guide clients through listening to their bodies and making sustainable lifestyle adjustments to fix seemingly minor issues that may have major effects on health!
In addition, the Wall Street Journal reported on the value and effectiveness of health and wellness coaches.
In a recent article, they report that there is “a broader shift within the health-care industry toward keeping people well instead of simply treating them when they’re sick.” And that “although wellness coaching is a relatively new field, some recent research suggests that it does work—at least in the short term.”
2. You’re more likely to accomplish goals when you have guidance and accountability. Whether it’s having trouble addressing your cravings, finding the motivation to keep up with your fitness routine, or getting inspired to be more creative in the kitchen, a Health Coach can help you establish the structure you need to make progress toward your goals. Regular check-ins with a Health Coach will help you feel accountable for the health decisions you make in a way that is motivating and encouraging.
3. You want to improve your diet and lifestyle but you’re not sure where to begin. One day you’re vegan, the next day you’re paleo, and the day after that you’re sure that Mediterranean is the way to go. Sound familiar? A Health Coach can help you take the pressure off perfection and simply take things one step at a time.
4. You’re tired of dieting, deprivation, and the frustration that comes with trying to lose weight.
If you’ve tried every diet under the sun and are fed up with feeling discouraged, a Health Coach will help you reconnect with your primary goals and what’s preventing you from achieving them. Health isn’t just about nutrition – in fact, weight loss comes with a variety of lifestyle related challenges that a Health Coach can help you safely address so you can shed the weight for good.
5. You want to become a more positive health influence on the people around you. Your first priority should be to establish healthy habits for yourself, and through that process you will inevitably become a positive role model for the people around you. A Health Coach can help you refine your own health and through that process, provide you with ways to inspire others along your journey, whether it’s your family, your community, or those whose lives you touch through your work.
6. You’re looking for a more personal approach to health from a caring individual who has your best interest at heart. If you’ve exhausted the Internet and find yourself overwhelmed with all the information out there and are unsure where to begin your wellness journey, a Health Coach is definitely for you. He or she will help you create a personalized roadmap to health that prioritizes simple methods that will support you to find lasting health and happiness.
UPCOMING LEARNING EXPERIENCES
I have some great new things coming in the next few weeks. I will be beginning a podcast/video health series. Topics will include:
headaches
Hyperarousal and other sleep issues
belly breath and other breathing techniques
stress and your body
clean sweep to vitality and strengh
sour dough bread life lessons
food and mood
disease model and core dysfunctions and root causes
Research Review: Diana Robles discusses research on postnatal depression & outcomes after infant massage (Video)
Nurturing touch elicits release of the hormone oxytocin, which is associated with a calm mood and affiliative behavior. According to research at Stanford University, infant massage can improve babies’ sleep, reduce fussiness, increase relaxation for mothers and infants, improve lactation for mothers, and reduce postpartum depression in mothers (excerpt from https://cedarskids.org/news/news.html/article/2021/08/11/hold-me-close-physical-touch-and-brain-development).
I am a certified International Educator of Infant Massage in the USA. Please contact me about booking a Sensational baby class with me.
If you have lymph that need to flow, this workout will make the lymph flow well. Any strength workout will make this happen. One more thought: strength or mixed exercises burn calories faster. Exercises that are mixed, like kayking (strength and core), rollerblading (strength, balance, core, cardio), paddleboarding (core, balance, strength), etc. are things that create lots of burn with low impact. Try something new.
The following workout site is an excellent place to find these mixed exercise, and superb variety, along with all levels to meet your needs.
I have recently started a sour dough starter, and keep it alive by feeding it daily or every other day. I make bread with it once a week. I am astounded with the time and scheduling it takes. I have had many learning moments while keeping the starter, starting a fresh starter, and making the bread. The entire process takes patience. I have been humbled by the details that go into each step. When I have decided to do my own thing, outside the process, or shorten the process, the bread is a fail. I have learned something with each loaf.
I found the following article interesting. Though it is not sour dough or yeast bread, it falls into the category of life lessons just the same, and has meaning in the title “life changing bread”. Enjoy the article.
Infant massage can be very helpful for babies who have experienced challenges in their lives. It is a wonderful way to strengthen the communication between parents and their children.
Massage therapy may help young children with DS improve their muscle tone, motor development, and visual function. It also helps to boost brain development by increasing blood flow and muscle activity.
Your IAIM Infant Massage Instructor will be able to guide you as you massage your baby. You and your baby are welcome in IAIM infant massage classes.
“As a parent of a 24 year old son with Down syndrome who had infantile spasms (bad seizure disorder) as a baby, I can attest to how infant massage helped to engage him and enliven him while he was “zonked out” on heavy seizure meds (depakene and klonipin). They also made him blow up like a balloon and lose his hair. It was awful. However, with infant massage and brushing techniques that we incorporated as part of his daily regimen, it helped to enliven him so that he could continue to cognitively learn and develop throughout this difficult period. It also helped me to counter the negative experience of having to inject him in his little chubby thighs with seizure meds throughout the day. He fortunately overcame the seizure disorder and went on to do just fine. I’m a first-hand believer!” – Agency Director of Family Support
“As my children grew up, I looked for those quiet moments when they really appreciated a massage. Sometimes it was when we all snuggled up in bed. Sometimes it was when I was visiting with a friend and a child found my lap was free and crawled in for a rubdown. Or after a bath. Or when they were sick. My youngest, who is now 19, still likes me to give her a massage. And sometimes she gives me one, too.”
A MOTHER
FROM UNITED STATES
“My twins are typical toddlers in lots of ways, but there really haven’t been any out of control fits or screaming or anything like that, and they’re both pretty centred for the most part. I give massage most of the credit for that”
Welcome to Faithful Workouts! Our mission is to provide a supportive faith-based fitness community and offer resources that bring health to your body, mind and soul so you can experience a life filled with God’s goodness and joy. We offer Christian workout videos that use inspirational music and spiritual encouragement as well as healthy recipes and Bible reading plans. We are so grateful to have you here!
When it comes to feeding our bodies whole foods are best. God perfectly created the earth and an abundance of natural food sources. At Faithful Workouts we believe:
1. God created our bodies
2. God created food
3. Eat what God created in it’s most natural state
We often think our diet doesn’t matter because we can always pop a pill. The Mayo Clinic website shared this regarding whole foods vs. supplements.
“The Dietary Guidelines for Americans states that your nutritional needs should be met primarily through your diet. Supplements aren’t intended to substitute for food. They can’t replicate all of the nutrients and benefits of whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Whole foods offer three main benefits over dietary supplements: Greater nutrition, essential fiber and protective substances. Vitamins and minerals are being added to a growing number of foods, including breakfast cereals and beverages. If you’re also taking supplements, you may be getting more than you realize of certain nutrients. Taking more than you need is expensive and can raise your risk of side effects.“
You may need to add supplements to your diet but we should always look to whole foods to give our bodies what they need and only when necessary add vitamins. Synthetic vitamins are processed and can confuse the body’s natural ability to break down and process them.
So many people are dealing with thyroid and adrenal fatigue issues while you should always consult a doctor when it comes to your health don’t ever discount or disregard how important a healthy diet plays in how you feel.
Here are 3 whole foods that can support your adrenal and thyroid health.
1. Did you know that just 4 Brazil nuts per day can give your body the amount of selenium it needs for your thyroid gland to function properly? They are also a great source of iron and a powerful antioxidant to help your body fight off illnesses.
2. Kale is king when it comes to a superfood and it’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. It also happens to be very high in Vitamin C. Why is this important? Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant directly involved in the production of cortisol in your adrenals. So besides the other health benefits, it boosts your immune system and protects you from illness and disease, it is also an essential building block for the recovery of your adrenal glands. A 1/2 cup of kale has a whopping 40.2mg of Vitamin C.
I get it, Kale may not be your idea of a yummy meal or snack on it’s own but that doesn’t mean you write it off. Put it in a smoothie, add some finely chopped pieces to a bigger salad or add it to your favorite quiche recipe.
3. Avocado is a healthy fat essential for adrenal health. Getting enough healthy fat in your diet helps to balance hormone levels and keep blood sugar stable, which is crucial for adrenal health. Try snacking on 1/3 of a sliced avocado with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt or start your day with the best breakfast ever: organic thin sliced toast topped with mashed avocado, chopped hard-boiled egg, a dash of sea salt and cracked pepper.
You can combine these two superfoods for an amazing body fueling Avocado Kale Salad!
INGREDIENTS:
1 Avocado cut up and diced (pit and shell removed) 3 Cups shredded kale (Rib removed) 2 Tbsp olive oil Juice of 1/2 large lemon Salt to taste Parmesan ribbons
INSTRUCTIONS: First, remove the ‘rib’ of the kale. To remove the rib or hard stem from kale simply fold the kale in half then use a sharp knife to cut along the side of the rib. Discard rib. If you are someone who juices you can use the kale rib in your juicer. Cut the leaves of the kale into bite-sized pieces and put in a bowl. Add diced avocado, olive oil, lemon and salt and stir. Using a potato peeler, shave ribbons of Parmesan cheese on top (I love the look of the ribbons compared to grated Parmesan on this salad). Serve and enjoy!
If we want optimal health it is SO important that we eat whole foods and limit processed foods and added sugar. Nothing will derail a healthy diet faster than sugar and additives. Whole food sources with the very least amount of processing is how to best nourish our bodies just the way God intended!
Hello, thanks for visiting the page for the Spring Holy days on Petit Jean Mountain. Come join us April 22-29,2024 for a week-long celebration of Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread.
Below is our schedule and info for the place we are hosting at.
The basic schedule for the week (non High/Sabbath Days) will be:
10:00 a.m. – scripture reading (optional music service added)
Mid-day snacks/finger foods all day (we will not supply a full lunch)
Various afternoon activities: trips to nearby bluffs (easy, close drives), Petit Jean Mountain hikes (easy or challenging), auto museum, lake, etc.
5:30 pm – evening supper
Evening activities and or/group song service after supper
Passover evening, High days, and Sabbath have special services and a different schedule.
