Posts by lvnvgirl

E.Coli Mutation in the News

    E.coli mutation in the news  Scottsdale, AZ June 2011    The World Health Organization said this morning that “The E. coli bacteria responsible for a mysterious outbreak in Europe that has left 18 people dead and sickened hundreds is a new strain that has never been seen before.”  The new strain has “various characteristics [...]


The Body Wise Boot Camp

        The first 14 days of the Elance® Weight Management System is called Phase I or ‘Boot camp”. During this phase, you will not be eating sugar, grains (bread) or fruit .  Rae Kamstra, our personal trainer at Body Wise®, explains below Why Boot camp is so important. 1) Reducing Inflammation. Body [...]


Swine Flu and Your Immune System: Health Alert

Is swine flu a new pandemic? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta confirms 403 cases in 38 states. Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Health Officer in Canada announced 13 cases in his country. The World Health Organization reports over 2000 cases worldwide. Some health experts predict that swine flu will decline [...]


It’s the Season for a Healthy Immune System

It’s that time again! While the long, warm days of summer transition to shorter cooler days of fall and winter, our lives tend to step up a bit, and our immune strength is often put to the test. We all tend to see a little less ‘down’ time come September, as kids return to school [...]


Obese children can have 45-year-old arteries.

    A friend from Canada sent me this article a few days ago, and while I don’t have any children of my own, this is an issue that is close to my heart each time I talk to a woman about lifestyle change.  No child should be overweight in the year 2008.  We know [...]


The truth about Osteoporosis

A while ago, on the advice of my doctor, I had a Dexa Scan and was disappointed that my results came back “borderline osteopenia.” Those of you who know me well know that I am an avid proponent of “alternative” therapies and nutritional supplements, and take 1500 miligrams of calcium as a part of my daily regimen. Of [...]


Some Good Advice for a Better Life

I don’t know who wrote this, but if everyone followed it, we would live in a much better, healthier world! Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on [...]


Winners of the Body Wise Elance Transformational Challenge

  What a difference 90 days makes! In February Body Wise announced its Elance Body Tranformation Challenge. There were separate divisions for men and women who competed for cash prizes and a better, healthier body composition using the Body Wise Elance Weight Management System. The Body Wise System consists of delicious Elance Shakes, healthy meals [...]


Dr. Mark Wickstrom’s Book – “The Gospel of Grace”

 (See Sidebar to order) This book is about the process of deciding how we determine our use of any particular biblical text.  In essence, we are each the architect of our own biblical house.  Let’s take an honest look at how we have designed our individual house.  In this inspired and engaging work, Mark Wickstrom [...]


Keeping Fit at Forty and Above

By Brenda Williams Research has proven that there is a direct correlation between physical activity and longevity. However, staying young and active has another benefit. It will free you from illness and permit you to live those extras years without serious health problems. Remember how well you live is just as important as how long [...]


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