Healthspirations

The best ways to eat less is to eat just enough! That’s easier said than done, but we should only eat when we are hungry and stop when we are comfortably full. The key word in that sentence is “stop.” The word “stop” may be a little harsh and the word “curb” may sound a […]

Image: http://www.the-perfectshape.com/tag/dark-chocolate/ We all get a little down and sometimes we turn to food for a little “pick me up.” Below are ten foods that can help put you in a better mood: 1. Dark chocolate– Dark chocolate,  milk chocolate, helps reduce anxiety and depression. 2. Salmon– Fights depression, helps memory and improves focus. 3. […]

Image by http://blackdoctor.org This past Saturday, we said goodbye to summer and hello to fall. With fall in mind, we must keep our skin in mind. 1. We must put our skin on schedule! Apply a mask during the day or evening; or during the weekend for a longer period of time. 2. Still use […]

There’s no doubt that First Lady Michelle Obama is in great shape and lives a healthy lifestyle! It all radiated even more Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte! How does a mom-in-chief and the greatest supporter and defender of her hubby, President Barack Obama, still strive every day to be a healthy […]

Healthspirations™ Foods That Reduce Stress! We all know that we are too blessed to be stressed! But the reality is we allow our stressed life to overshadow our blessed life. On http://www.everydayhealth.com I found some foods that can actually help us reduce stress, such as: 1. A cup of warm soothing tea. Certain herbal teas […]

Healthspirations™ The weather is great and summer is right around the corner. Therefore, we must find ways to squeeze in our much-needed exercise. Yes, we are busy but I think we are worth 30 minutes! I was checking out this exercise plan on http://www.everydayhealth.com and I felt it was what I needed to stay on […]

The Rev. Al Sharpton has announced on a blog published by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) that he is a vegetarian because he believes the lifestyle is a healthier choice. Sharpton says,“I overhauled my diet after a 40-day hunger strike when I was in jail for the Vieques [military bombing practice] […]

If you want to live longer, go to church! A recently published study headed by Norwegian researchers found that there is a correlation between religious practice and lower blood pressure. In research published in the International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, researchers concluded that lower blood pressure can be linked to church attendance. Dr. Harold […]

Rev. Al Sharpton’s weight loss is visibly noticeable! Sharpton once weighed over 300 pounds but so far he’s lost over 100 pounds; and he’s determined to keep it off. Not even President Barack Obama could talk him into going overboard for Thanksgiving! President Obama  urged him to “go ahead and let loose a bit on Thanksgiving.” Sharpton responded:” […]

• Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. • Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. • Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, […]

Each day you wake up, look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself!! 1.I am worthy! 2.God made me this way! 3.I love me! 4.God doesn’t make mess! 5.I am fearfully and wonderfully made!

As songbird Jennifer Hudson faces scrutiny over the 80 pounds she recently dropped, fellow Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique isn’t fazed by public opinion and plans to drop even more weight. Two years after unveiling her new physique, Mo’Nique is still a stunner. She initially dropped 45 pounds, down from 262 to 217, and currently fluctuates between […]