. It’s as if we are in junior high again but of the older adult variety. We aren’t old, but we aren’t young either. Our bodies go haywire when adjusting between childbearing years and becoming “elderly.” What do we do now?
Learning How to Actively Age
They don’t look and “act” their ages, at least not what most people think of when considering ages 65 and beyond. What are their secrets?
Feeling Stuck? Find Out What’s Causing You Weight Loss or Gain Problems
As the holiday season approaches, we battle through the grocery to snag the ingredients for our Thanksgiving feasts. Ruminating in the backs of our minds: I’m going to gain ten pounds again. Ugh! Why does Char have to bring up our WEIGHT right now? Well, I don’t, I suppose, but I have a question: When was the last time you got your checkup at your […]
Ch’i Whiz!
By Sensei Charlaine (Engelhardt) Martin, 3rd Dan American Stratiotia Christou July 1999 edited 10/19/2022 In our last article, “Harmonious Living,” we apologize for the delay (we were in the middle of moving). I promised to cover the concept of Ch’i since this permeates the martial arts and is part of the doctrine of the Yin Yang. This concept is confusing for Christians and is not compatible […]
Living this Crazy Life
Yet God opened my spiritual eyes to see Him blessing my Boaz’s prayers…My heart is full.
Your Inner Health Reflects on the Outside
6 Ways to Improve Your Hair, Skin, and Nail Health In the early 2000s, when I worked at a YMCA, my complexion was horrible. I had what appeared to be cystic acne that left huge scars on my face, shoulders, and chest. Since I worked in a swimsuit teaching water exercise and swimming, I was embarrassed by how I looked. All I could think was, […]
UPDATE: Our Healthy Lifestyles Intro Class and Giveaway
You will get some basic foundational truths about health, weight loss, and how Christian faith and relationships are part of living a totally healthy lifestyle focused on Jesus Christ is all about. I am so excited to share this with you!
5 Reasons Why NOW! is the Time to Move
Can I share something with you? Diets frustrate me. They do. Why? Because they are only meant for a short period, then what? Do you know what hurts to see even more? Christians caught in the Diet Trap. They often don’t realize they’ve become enslaved. That’s right. Enslaved to a vicious dieting cycle. What would I want for them? To find freedom from dieting gimmicks […]
Healthy Christian Self-Care: Taking Care of Yourself without Being Selfish
Our best example is how Jesus conducted His ministry. We would do well to follow His example.