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Idea List. A Healthier You

Idea List.  A Healthier You

nookiez (sxc.hu) “Idea List: A Healthier You,” New Era, Nov 2006 Taking care of your body is good for both your physical and your spiritual health.  Here are a few small things you can do regularly to improve your health. Instead of drinking a can of soda pop, have a glass of water, milk, or natural fruit juice. Go to bed at a reasonable hour (see D&C 88:124), and get at least eight hours of sleep if possible.  Try to keep your sleeping times regular. Walk instead of driving to destinations that are reasonably close and safe.  Walking just a mile or two a day can make a big difference.  And take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator when you can. Check the labels on the food you buy.  Foods that may seem healthy aren’t always nutritious. Keep the Word of Wisdom, and stay away from any substances you know are addictive or dangerous. Substitute a fruit or vegetable for at least one less healthy treat a day. Participate in a sport. You don’t have to be on a school... Read the rest of this article »

Take Care

Take Care

Sarej (sxc.hu) Riley M. Lorimer, “Take Care,” New Era, Jul 2007, 34–37 You only get one body. Here are some tips for taking care of yours. Elliot Grow had it made.  The summer before his senior year of high school, he was an aspiring lacrosse player with a promising future, and it looked like he just might land a starting spot on his school’s basketball team as well.  But calamity struck for Elliot one day in June when he tore the meniscus cartilage in his knee during a recreational league basketball game. Surgery came shortly thereafter, followed by three months of intense physical therapy.  It was a lot of hard work, but Elliot persisted. Eventually he made it off the crutches and back onto the basketball court.  Some people would probably complain about the months of lost training and the pain, but Elliot feels a sense of gratitude. “I feel blessed that I am still able to do what I love. I love playing lacrosse.  I love playing basketball.  I don’t take that for granted... Read the rest of this article »

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