Can Viewing This Box Be Detrimental To Your Health???

Greetings from Joyful Energy.

Many of you may not like what I have to say in this post; however, I feel it is important to get the word out.  It is for you to decide what to do with this information.

Football season is upon us, and winter is on the horizon once again, therefore there will be many more couch potatoes out there; so I got to thinking...how aware are you of the dangers of being glued to the idiot box, not just for you but, for your children as well.

A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that every hour of TV watched by people age 25 or over equates to a 22-minute reduction in life expectancy.

Researchers suggest that spending just two hours a day in front of the TV raises your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease by 20 percent. Add another hour to your viewing time, and you also significantly raise your risk of premature death from any cause...

What about our precious loved ones...our children and grandchildren; how many of their hours are spent in front of the tube? I don't think this stimulates their brain, more like induces coma..that maybe a little harsh, but think about it.

It seems as if some homes have a viewing box in every room. Mom...the kitchen, the kids bedrooms..the play room, as well as some dinning rooms....I am sure dad has one in the "Man Cave"....

...some are even in bathrooms...seriously?

Little do you know that watching TV has a major impact on brain Chemistry...the longer time you spend watching...the easier your brain can slip into a passive mode.

 I call it unknown "Brain Washing"...after all wasn't America brainwashed for war? I know...this may be a little radical, but I am just trying to make a point.

...and aren't our advertising companies having a hay day...they tell our young girls how they should look, act, and what kinds of clothes, and makeup to wear, as well, as they are exposed to slue of sexual suggestions.

...and our men and young boys are bombarded by images of how are teen girls and women should look...it is in music videos...commercials and shows on TV....SEX sells. So what are they buying?

What about the violence that is witnessed by our kids on TV... almost daily...even in cartoons. Cartoons are big part of a child's entertainment...please think about it.

...how easily...our children are influenced!

Do we even have a clue what watching the nightly news, before going to bed does to us and our sleep?

Besides the fact that many hours of TV watching  is effecting your mental health, it also is effecting your physical health...when you are spending time watching the boob tube (wonder why they call it that?) you are not being physical, and chances are, while watching you are mindlessly eating unhealthy foods; therefore chances of getting Diabetes as well as cardiac and other diseases increase.

not to mention you miss out on valuable time creating memories with family and friends.

Well...I believe I have made my point....I hope you get the idea.

In my opinion, we would all be much better off...just by limiting the time spent watching mindless TV. I say..step away from the box, and into this.

or this

or this

or my favorite...dance...either by yourself

or with someone

There are so many other ways to spend your GOD giving gift...time.

In closing, I say: Please turn off the box once in while, and create your own reality, and let the children of the world create theirs, and  please...please, don't put an infant in front of the boob tube.

Thanks for reading!

In love and light...

Joyful Energy

 

 



COULD YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW...BE SUFFERING NEEDLESSLY?

Greetings from Joyful Energy,

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Dear Readers,

I met someone this past weekend, that suffers from constant headaches, this is what prompted this post.

You too, may suffer needless symptoms, possibly due to a deficiency in a very important mineral....MAGNESIUM

The following comes from Adelle Davis' writings:

magnesium, protects your nerves as much as does calcium. Persons only slightly deficient in magnesium become irritable, high-strung, sensitive to noise, ,hyper excitable apprehensive, and belligerent."

In the book, "The Magnesium Factor", Dr Mildred S Seelig, and her co authors, indicate...How One Simple Nutrient Can Prevent, Treat, and Reverse Some Chronic Conditions...high blood pressure, heart disease and others...

As I have been aware for many years, that a deficiency in MAGNESIUM can bring on Migraine, Tension

headaches, muscle spasms, and a whole host of other symptoms; it wasn't until I was doing research for this post, that I learned there is a correlation between MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY AND EPILEPSY,

For now; I would like to focus on just a few of the more common symptoms, and hope that you will do your own research, into other symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency.

I am concerned that you or someone you know, suffer from some of the following needless symptoms.

SYMPTOMS

1. Headaches, be it Migraine, Tension, or even Cluster Headaches
2. Restless leg syndrome

3. Insomnia
4. Seizures
5. Hypertension...high blood pressure
and a whole host of others...

MAGNESIUM ROBBERS

1. Number one by far....SUGAR
2. Alcohol...cause large urinary magnesium losses  
3. To many calcium rich foods..causes an imbalance of magnesium.
4. Hard Water

FOODS THAT PROVIDE MAGNESIUM

1.  green Leafy Vegetables...
2.  artichoke spinach, any type of beans (black, kidney, navy, pinto etc), tomatoes, broccoli, peas, cornmeal, lentils, okra, seeds (pumpkin, squash), soybeans, potatoes and sweet potatoes.
3. Grains and grain products like barley, oat bran, buckwheat and wheat flour are rich sources of magnesium. It is to be noted that well-refined grains contain less amount of magnesium in comparison to unrefined, whole grains. Magnesium is lost in the refining process.
4. fruits such as bananas and figs, provide magnesium, as well as nuts, such as cashews, almonds, pine nuts .
5. Legumes...it is important to eat a wide variety
6. Fish...such as halibut, and tuna provide magnesium

I suggest that you always try to get your nutrients from your foods first, but if that is not enough, get with your health care provider, to find the right amount of supplement.

This is just a tidbit of information that is out there...it is up to you to do the rest.

In closing, I ask that, when it comes to you and your families health...please be PRO- ACTIVE

...YOU TOO CAN HAVE JOYFUL ENERGY, WHEN YOU PROVIDE YOUR BODY AND MIND WITH  WHAT IT NEEDS.

Thanks for reading,

In Love and Light,

Joyful Energy

HOW DO YOU COPE???

Greetings from Joyful Energy,

Dear Readers,

Stuff it down, and it will go away…I think not!


It appears that eating, unhealthy foods when lonely, bored, stressed, or anxious, has become the all American pass-time to dealing with emotions; consequently, we are becoming a very fat unhealthy nation, and our children are following in our footsteps.

The consumption of unhealthy toxic ingredients in the things we consume is a prime contributor to the decline of our health; therefore, we are dealing with not only, obesity, but numerous diseases, as well, and not to say what it is doing to our children...

I just read somewhere that the life expectancy of women has gone down, due to obesity and disease.

In researching for this post, as well as being aware of the effects of MSG, and ASPARTAME, I have come across some alarming information, that I believe is vital  for your health.  Look for future posts on MSG, ASPARTAME, as well as other harmful chemicals.

Along with MSG, and ASPARTAME another ingredient that I suggest you avoid is High Fructose Corn Syrup

The follow comments come from Dr Mercola:

"We could make radically outrageous improvements in our health as a culture if we just simply stopped everyone from drinking soda".

"I am HIGHLY confident that the health improvement would be FAR more profound if everyone stopped smoking because elevated insulin levels are the foundation of nearly every chronic disease known to man, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, aging, arthritis, osteoporosis, you name it, and you will find elevated insulin levels as a primary factor".

"The evidence of an increase in triglyceride levels and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels is just the latest among countless findings pointing to the dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)."

Thank you Dr Mercola!

You see the problem with eating to cope with emotions, is not so much that you are eating, but it is what and how much you eating. I ask that you become more cognizant of what you are consuming on a daily basis. THINK... Is what I am about to put in my mouth, going to make me feel better, or worse in the long run?

There are many other ingredients that I believe are harming us; Look for these in future blogs.

The following are some suggestions; I would like you to try in place of eating unhealthy comfort foods to cope with uncomfortable emotions.


First and foremost, I think it is very important to get quiet and center yourself; by that I mean Pray or meditate, which ever works for you..trust the answers are within.

　

When you feel like you need to stuff those feelings, go for a walk, or run, or dance, as I do.

You might even trying belting out a few words, that will actually change your thought pattern, and make you feel happy.

Feeling, lonely…call a friend…they will care…they are not called friends for nothing..

If you feel like you just have to eat something sweet; try reaching for a healthy alternative.

If something crunchy is what you crave, then have a green salad, it is chock full of B calming vitamins, or nuts for the calming mineral magnesium.

I cannot began to tell you...how important it is to get your sleep...something, I need to do more of...

If you can't take a real vacation; take a virtual one. Our mind doesn't know the difference.

Breathing, yes...breath is so important, to deep breathe...think of what is bothering you, be aware of it...breathe through it and let it go. Breathe in through your nostrils...hold and blow out your mouth. There is so much to breathing, and different kinds of breath...that might be another blog. lol

Last but not least. I want you to know that you are never alone...you always have guidance....

Believe me; it is no picnic, to make change, but in the long run…it is well worth it, not only for your mind and body, but your spirit, as well, but above all LOVE YOURSELF!

In closing, may you develop new and constructive ways to cope with your emotions, and be GRATEFUL!

Thank you for reading

In love and light,
Joyful energy

MAKINGS OF A HAPPY HEART

Greetings from Joyful Energy,

Dear Readers,

I can tell you that exercise, proper nutrition, and meditation are all good for a healthy heart, however, from my perspective on an energy level...what I feel is most important is to have love for yourself and others, experience joy and laughter on a daily basis and

 

 Connect with others as well as be true to yourself, and find constructive ways to handle anger.

I feel the heart is the corner  stone of our being, not only on physical level, but on a spiritual one as well. It pumps an oxygenated life force through our veins that keeps us living and loving strong.

 

 

 

 

 Chakras,  (energy centers of the body) the forth chakra is related to the heart;  meditating on, or wearing the color green opens your heart for love.

 

 

EAT FOR YOUR HEALTHY HEART
 

Research has shown that the following supplements are essential to good heart health:

Flaxseed Oil; To prevent Artery Clogging Clots
Apple Cider Vinegar; may erode arterial Plaque
B-COMPLEX ; Defense against Homocysteine (high levels can be toxic to coronary arteries)
Vitamin E (fights free radicals)
MAGNESIUM (helps reverse heart disease)
CO Q10 (helps prevent heart disease) (helps to stop oxidation of LDL cholesterol)

EXERCISE

We have all heard that aerobic exercise is good for the heart, but QIGONG...brings healing energy to your heart,

 
as well, as YOGA; (chest expansion pose) can help improve circulation.

Mind a broken heart with Yoga

MEDITATION Science indicates that meditation is not only good for the heart, but the soul, as well.       (Silence is golden)

Last, but not least...LAUGHTER...LAUGH AS EASY AS A CHILD!



 

 

LOVE  AND BE LOVED....FOR A HEALTH HEART, and Don't be afraid to share your heart




I love to read, and one of my favorite authors is Louise L. Hay (a metaphysical lecturer, teacher, and author)

Recommended Reading:

Heart Thoughts: A Treasury of Inner Wisdom
You Can Heal Your Life

In closing, I ask that you treat yourself with unconditional love, and visualize a bright healing light surrounding your heart. May you always have a HAPPY HEALTHY HEART

In Love and Light,
Joyful Energy