Sunday, October 29, 2023

 INFLAMMATION REDUCTION IS CRUCIAL FOR A HEALTHY BODY


Inflammation is rising to an epidemic proportion and  chronic levels across America and abroad


However, some ways can be put into practice to alleviate the situation and shall serve to reduce the ‘Chronic inflammation’ situation 


Here are a few suggestions to help stay on track to keep the Body stable  ‘on-point’ and  Be Healthy:

1. Get Enough Sleep, This is vital for reducing ‘stress’. Sleep deprivation is one of the main culprits for increasing inflammation levels. It shall be both wise and prudent to get, at least, 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Nine hours when necessary is even better. In addition, It is vital to have a consistent daily going to sleep and wake-up time. Also, practice a ‘wind down’ routine. This shall bode well to help alleviate heart disease or stroke.

2. De-stress is a key link to reducing inflammation. A daily routine of practicing mindfulness is very vital. Such can be done through meditation, exercise, proper nutrition, and having a hobby of sorts helps to relax the cognitive

3. Discover moments to connect to Joy, search for Hope, find ways to Cope, and give and receive forgiveness, a key component to Connect to the Joy of Healing. Such will serve to increase feelings and emotions of Peace and Contentment unto the Kindred Spirit of deep Inner Peace

4. Proper Nutrition consumption: Always strive to follow an anti-inflammation food-eating approach. The focus at all times should be toward ‘right foods’ i.e. Fruits, Vegetables, fiber, Plant-based, whole foods, nuts, fibers, lean meats, prepared with olive oils and herbs seasonings 

In Conclusion, research has shown that finding moments of joy can increase feelings of calm and help to De-stress. Opportunities may also be found elsewhere like listening to music and certain songs, observing the leaves changing colors, or the nice smell of spices and herbs of the meals you may love to prepare and cook. During the De-stress time, you might take 15 to 20 minutes to do deep breathing exercises, and practice gratitude which helps to create calmness and increase mindful levels of Joy, and Happiness unto the mindful thought of consciousness.  


Steve Braxton, Lifestyle Change Practitioner, Coordinator, The Daniel Fast 40 Days of Fasting, Prayer, Meditation, and Biblical scripture reading, as well as, a routine regiment of body movement and exercises. Life Coach, Blogger, and author of non-fiction books, memoirs, and poetic stanza verse sbrax57@g mail.com/, http://sbrax-on-point.blogspot.com


Sunday, October 15, 2023

 CHLOSTEROL MANAGEMENT

Meds VS  Foods and Alternative Supplements


Which is Better? ..Answer>.Foods Stuff & Alternative Supplements

HEALTHY FOODSTUFF

~Soluble Fiber#

Rasberry-Blackberry-Rolled Oats

Flaxseeds-Chia Seeds

Lentil Soup- & Lentil Beans

#1 Food Item> Oat Brain Hot Cereal  {best hi fiber}

OTHERS FOODS

Pinto Beans-Black Eye Peas-Black beans

Baked Salmon Burgers w/tartar sauce

Sauteed Salmon or Baked Salmon Steaks 

Three Beans Salad

Dreamy Fruit & Nutty Salad w/salad dressing 

  Salad content: Roman lettuce, cucumbers, red onions, Bell peppers, wedged apple pieces, and sliced peaches


Sample Ingredients for the salad dressing 

Olive Oil

Apple Cider Vinegar

Unfiltered Raw Honey

Dijon Mustard

W/Herbal seasonings {celery salt, garlic & rosemary, accent, creole seasoning to taste 


Supplements:*

~Red Yeast Rice Extract 900mg-Throne Choleast Capsules

~Benecol Chocolate-Soft Chew-Plant Based for Total & LDL Cholesterol

*Amazon Web page

#Soluble Fiber: It quickly dissolves in water to form a gel in the stomach-slows down the passage of foods-it is also good digestion for diarrhea-Example Oats & bran, toast {wheat or sourdough bread}


Edited/Written by: Steve Braxton, Coordinator for The 40-Day Daniel Fast Lifestyle Change, annual  Health, Fitness & Exercise Expedition Routine. {Jan 1-Feb 10, yearly program} sbrax57@gmail.com