Freedom and Peace

Without freedom, there is no peace.

The soul of the human being yearns for freedom and peace.

To experience the spirit of peace, one must have freedom.

Neither can be obtained without the other.

 __ Ellen J. Barrier

“For peace to enter into our body, mind and spirit, we have to release our anger and hurtful feelings into God’s hands.”

__ Ellen J. Barrier

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Exercise Is Not Enough

“My holy of holies is the human body; health, intelligence, talent, inspiration, love, and absolute freedom-freedom from violence and falsehood, no matter how the last two manifest themselves.” Anton Chekhov

When we view the statement above and the thoughts of the Apostle Paul on the human body, we can agree that exercise alone, is not enough to qualify for complete fulfillment of a healthy body; 

that would include the mind and soul within each individual.

The Apostle Paul clearly believed that there are benefits for the body through exercising, but more is needed to fully benefit the whole person.  Paul stated “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.” 1Timothy 4:8 (King James Version)

Spirituality plays an Important Role in Good Health

“Look to your health; and if you have it, praise God, and value it next to a good conscience; for health is the second blessing that we mortals are capable of; a blessing that money cannot buy.”

_Izaak Walton

Health is something that is very valuable and should never be taken for granted.  We should do all that is possible to take good care of our health. And encourage others to do the same. Prayers are always needed for God’s intervention, being that he is the one who designed our body.

In order for a person to be complete and to have a healthy body, a healthy diet, and a healthy mind is needed, along with a good exercising program.  When a person only exercise, eat unhealthy foods, and have no spiritual consciousness they will tire quicker, and their stress level will be higher.

Be blessed in health and happiness.

__Ellen J. Barrier

Author, Spirituality Counselor, Medical Professional

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Prisoners Living in their Past

Don't Get Stuck in Past-Time

Avoid Living in The Past

Living in the past, can only hold those who live there, as its prisoners.

We can't go back into our past history and make changes.

But we can begin this moment, by setting a goal and pursuing it for a better life;with a greater purpose.
A life filled with Success and Happiness!

__ Ellen J. Barrier
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Lupus

                                       

Lupus is a disease of the immune system. It is believed to claim large numbers of lives yearly. This disease can damage the skin, joints brain and other organs. 

Lupus can cause the immune system to attack and destroy healthy body tissue.  People suffering from Lupus symptoms also experience pain and fatigue. Lupus is an autoimmune chronic disease, which means, it can be treated until there is a cure.

The best treatment available should include nutrition along with medication, which patients would receive from their physician. For more information on Lupus, visit the book store link below.

__ Ellen J. Barrier

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Spiritual Counselor

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The Importance of Exercise for a Healthy Heart

When we exercise our body parts, we are exercising our heart.  Exercising increases the efficiency of contraction and output of the heart per beat. 

The heart of a physically fit person has an increase in blood output per heartbeat. Therefore, such an individual’s heart does not need to beat as fast during exercise.  The demand on the heart output (blood pumped per minute) remains constant while resting. Therefore, the heart rate that is needed to maintain this output is less in a physically fit person.

During Rest:  Blood Flow per Minute

Brain__   ½ pint (0.25 liter)

Skin__ 1 pint (0.5 liter)

Muscles__ 2 pints (1 liter)

Coronary arteries ½ pint (0.25 liter)

Digestive system /liver__ 3 pints (1.5 liters)

Kidneys 1 ½ pints (0.75 liter)

Your body makes enormous demands on your heart under different conditions.  At rest, the total blood volume is pumped in about one minute.

During Exercise: Blood Flow per Minute

Brain__  ½ pint (0.25 liter)

Skin___ 4 pints (2 liters)

Muscles__ 24 pints (12 liters)

Coronary arteries __ 1 ½ pints (0.75 liter)

Digestive System /liver__ 1 pint (0.5 liter)

Kidneys__ 1 ½ pints (0.75 liter)

During strenuous exercise, there is a major change in the rate of blood flow through different parts of the body. This is brought about by changes in the degree of constriction of the small arteries.

___ Ellen J. Barrier/

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Anorexia Nervosa: the Effects

Anorexia means loss of appetite.

This is a very serious health problem. In Latin, "Nervosa" means nervous. The body's Nervous System is attacked by this eating disorder.

Anorexia Nervosa is a condition in which its victims starves themselves. This disorder has taken the lives of many females. Its victims are teenage girls and young adult females, although some young males are said to suffer from this disease as well.

The Effects of Anorexia Nervosa, is done by the interference of starvation that disrupts the biochemistry makeup of the body's systems.

The Effects of Anorexia Nervosa:

Hair loss, dull looking hair

Depression

Emaciation

Excessive fatigue

Sleep disturbance

Hormone imbalance

Amenorrhea (lack of monthly cycles)

Constipation

Halitosis

Corroded teeth

Slow pulse

Brittle fingernails

Low blood pressure upon standing

May have difficulty sleeping

                                         Behavior of the Anorexia Nervosa  Individual

The characteristic behavior of Anorexia Nervosa is secretive and defensive. The individual is preoccupied with food and weight gain, that dominates their thought process. They often feels hungry but denies they are. They will normally wear larger clothes to conceal their body shape and weight loss.

The person suffering from Anorexia Nervosa, may resort to drugs and alcohol, to alleviate the feeling of hunger and depression. Having a relationship with someone is very difficult for this individual to do, because of the psychological state of their mind. Therefore, they are often in an isolated position, due to one or more failed relationships.

This condition is a psychological illness which causes the victim to believe they are overweight, when in reality they are very thin. Those who suffer from Anorexia Nervosa induces starvation due to fear that they will become 'fat' if they loose control over their diet, and possibly their life.

Anorexia Nervosa has taken the lives of thousands of females. This disorder can easily affect those who are obsessed with having a thin body. Many who suffers from this condition reportedly, have been hospitalized several times. Some have died by suicide or by starvation, although they were treated in a hospital.

__ Ellen J. Barrier

Author/Medical Professional/

Spiritual counselor

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Eating Disorder: Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia is a condition that causes its victims to repeatedly overeat. The person suffering from Bulimia eats within a short period of time following each meal. And uses methods to dispose of the food through the use of laxatives, diuretics or by forcing themselves to regurgitate undigested food. This individual psychologically see themselves being overweight, when in fact they are underweight.
__Ellen J. Barrier
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