Hands down, obesity and overweight are big problems in America. Over two-thirds of the population suffer from being overweight or obese, and they can lead to a plethora of different other diseases.So it's perhaps right that obesity itself is classified as a disease. Only thing is, disease classification means medication protocol, and medications wo…

Kane Tanaka, a Japanese centenarian woman, died today at the ripe old age of 119. And guess what? She had a decades-long love for soda and chocolate.One of the key ingredients to health and longevity is LIVING your life.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2evOxpuSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPm-1I7gql3wwQL4HWCACdw…

Yes, we are no longer bound by laws regarding what we eat, but......why do we constantly overindulge and destroy the bodies that God gave us stewardship over?...shouldn't we take care of the bodies that we do ministry in?...why do we accept the substandard health offerings that the world presents to us, especially in a country that leads the world …

There's a reason that Tom Brady and LeBron James are "great." They make a lot of sacrifice in regards to what they don't allow in their diets. There are certain things they simply will not eat. Why? Because they will cause their bodies to work ineffectively and improperly.What are you not allowing for the sake of optimum health? Or, are you just tr…

You can want to make the healthy choice all day long......but you're so used to making the comfortable, flesh-gratifying decision that you miss that split-second opportunity to make the right decision.Healthy living is not complicated. It's a matter of consciously making healthy choices!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2evOxpuSubscribe …

Strength training is definitely not just a man's thing.When you lift weights, do calisthenics, or engage in any other weight-bearing exercise as a woman, you sculpt your physique and enhance your health on a whole new level. What's especially important to note is that women who strength train significantly reduce their risk of osteoporosis, a bone …

Perhaps we've just accepted sleep apnea as some minor health situation that some deal with that is easily remedied by a breathing machine and some meds...When in fact, sleep apnea is yet another indicator that your body is not functioning properly.Thankfully, when it comes to obstructive sleep apnea, there is a lot you can do to potentially correct…

Exercising and eating well are incredibly important for optimal health.Yet, they are hardly the only factors to consider. In fact, there are other things - sunlight, fresh air, sleep and stress reduction to name a few - which are perhaps just as important for taking care of your body, if not more important.Remember: Health isn't about having a body…

Let's be real: The average person does not need to be in athlete shape, and does not need to spend hours working out.On the other hand, there's no doubt that exercising - meaning, engaging in a formal workout program of some kind - is very beneficial to our health, and enables us to live 'better.' This is scientifically proven, and, quite frankly, …

On this day that we think about the history of the presidency of the United States, I wanted to share some trivia with you about how healthy our presidents been.Here's a bit of interesting info I got from https://www.medicaresupplement.com/content/healthiest-presidents/...- Among our healthiest presidents are Rutherford B. Hayes, Barack Obama, and …

If you don't get this, you'll never be the healthy person you're supposed to be.Being healthy starts in your mind. Wherever your health is now is a direct result of your mind. You MUST work on your thoughts and beliefs, otherwise you'll be pursuing health with an unhealthy mindset.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2evOxpuSubscribe on You…

Consistently meeting the threshold of at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise provides you with a significant level protection from viral illnesses...so it shouldn't be a surprise that it would be helpful right now.Remember to do the common sense stuff to take care of your physical health!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2evO…

You're probably already familiar with Proverbs 17:22 if you grew up in the church......but have you actually tried to apply the wisdom? Even studies show that cheerfulness, happiness, laughter, etc. are beneficial to physical health and might help us avoid and overcome illnesses. It is also well known that those caught in negative mindsets tend to …

In our society, our healthcare system talks a lot about managing diseases that can possibly be reversed - like Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension - with the right lifestyle corrections. Why settle for a life of illness when you can take steps to overcome the illness??Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2evOxpuSubscribe on YouTube: https://ww…

Your mind runs your whole body, so unless you have trained it to propel you towards a healthier lifestyle, once the motivation gives out, you will, too.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2evOxpuSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPm-1I7gql3wwQL4HWCACdw------------ResourcesSubscribe for our free newsletter: https://Your…

This is the time of the year that I usually see the gyms start emptying and returning to normal.Are you still going? Have you found something to sustain you past that "beginning-of-the-year" motivation?Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2evOxpuSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPm-1I7gql3wwQL4HWCACdw------------Resour…

In June of 2018, I interviewed Lisa A. Smith, a certified personal trainer, plant based nutritionist, and behavioral change specialist. I had come across one of her two health/fitness businesses - The Black Health Academy - and when I saw that one of her goals is the prevention of preventable diseases, I knew that I wanted to learn more about her.T…

Live further south than Atlanta, GA? You can get adequate Vitamin D production from sunlight year-round. Live north of Atlanta? Not so much.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2evOxpuSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPm-1I7gql3wwQL4HWCACdw------------ResourcesSubscribe for our free newsletter: https://YourHealthAtTheC…

Higher incidences of autoimmune diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus are more common in northern states. Why? It has to do with sunlight and Vitamin D.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2evOxpuSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPm-1I7gql3wwQL4HWCACdw------------ResourcesSubscribe for our…

Regardless of the fact that increasing your vegetable consumption is highly protective for your health during this pandemic season......this is the type of stuff we should have BEEN doing ANYWAY.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2evOxpuSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPm-1I7gql3wwQL4HWCACdw------------ResourcesSubs…

You can be of better service to the world if your body is healthy!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2evOxpuSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPm-1I7gql3wwQL4HWCACdw------------ResourcesSubscribe for our free newsletter: https://YourHealthAtTheCrossroads.com/subscribeLet us design your customized body weight and welln…

Your body naturally becomes more efficient at whatever you do repetitively, and that can be good or bad. For example, if you sit all of the time, your muscles are going to adapt so that you sit "better," but that means shorter hamstrings and, possibly, lower back pain. Make this adaptation work in your favor!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://appl…