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Five Ways to Beat Diabetes Starting in Your Own Kitchen
Vibrant Life’s new sharing issue shows people that there are some simple things you can do to fight diabetes and get your life back.
In the Lyme Light
Lyme disease is the fastest-growing infectious disease in the United States, and 2012 is predicted to hold the highest risk ever for contracting it. Like most people, Vibrant Life editor Heather Quintana didn’t think she was at risk. But after several years of seizures, night sweats, and severe fatigue, a blood test traced all her […]
Vibrant Life 5K Fun Run Results for 2012
In its 14th year, we expanded the fun run to include a Health Expo. Hundreds attended the event, 159 of whom participated in the 5K Fun Run. A Kid’s Health Expo, led by Phyllis Washington, Dir. of NAD Children’s Ministries, and the Review’s Candy DeVore, featured 8 booths bursting with fun health activities for kids. […]
Foods That Fight Cancer
If you want to fill your grocery cart with foods that will help keep cancer far from home, start with these powerful foods: Colorful Fruits & Vegetables According to the recent World Cancer Research Fund report, fruits and vegetables are especially protective against cancer of the lung, mouth, esophagus, and stomach. A Swedish study, for […]
How to Show Support for Someone Who Has Cancer
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is horrifying news that deeply affects patients and their loved ones. Offering support is crucial, yet we may feel we don’t know the “right” thing to say or do. Still, we can’t let feelings of discomfort stop us from coming alongside our loved one at a time of great need. Cindy […]
Six Ways to Relieve Pain Naturally
Antidepressants, muscle relaxers, analgesics, and antianxiety medications—nearly a dozen prescriptions were supposed to manage Myrna Scott’s fibromyalgia symptoms. But instead of helping her feel better, the side effects—such as a severely upset stomach and a general feeling of being “out of it”—made her feel even worse. So she decided to do something about it. She […]
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
“It’s just too expensive to eat right!” “I don’t have the money to buy all those fruits and vegetables.” “Those low-fat, low-sugar foods cost so much!” When you’re on a tight budget, grocery shopping can be a frustrating experience. But it doesn’t have to be. It’s a common misconception that you’ll have to sacrifice good […]
Just Say Yes: The New Year’s Resolution That Will Change Your Life
Every year I make New Year’s resolutions—and usually they’re the same ones as the year before: eat fewer sweets, stop snapping at the kids, quit nibbling my cuticles. But last year was different. Instead of vowing to quit my bad habits, I approached my resolutions in a positive way. A three-word mantra helped me ease […]
Simple Strategies for Outmaneuvering Motion Sickness
You’re sitting in the passenger seat of your family’s SUV, watching trees rush past in a blur. Your head spins, your stomach lurches, and a warm, clammy feeling comes over you. No, you’re not in love. You’re experiencing motion sickness. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day are among the busiest travel periods of the year. […]