5R series

While most of us tend to attribute cravings to the pregnant woman who insists on eating pickles and ice cream, the truth is we all have cravings.  Have you ever wanted a sandwich because you had a taste for something with bread, or you just had to have that big plate of spaghetti?There are so many things that we know and understand. We know how far away a storm…

So, you have been to the Doctor, and your worst fears have been realized. You have been given a diagnosis of some dreadful disease, and now your plans must change, to accommodate the inconveniences of this illness, more anxiety, less sleep, more pills, more hospital stays, more pain, more intrusive procedures, and less time. As your doctor was revealing your…

Most of us are common men and women. Therefore we are not accustomed to all the intricacies of manners and behaviors in high courts and palaces, nor do we dine daily on the unusual dainties that we might find at the king’s table. When King Solomon wrote this, he desired to save the lives of those who may have a once in a lifetime honor to sit at the king’s table…

There is a vine that grows in South America called “the matador” when translated it means “killer.” This vine begins by growing at the foot of a tree, and as it winds up the tree, it slowly strangles the very life out of its host. When it reaches the top of the tree, it then blooms like a flower as if in some strange way it has gained a victory. Are you holding…

The body has 12 systems, the integumentary, skeleton, muscular, immune, lymphatic, cardiovascular, urinary, digestive, respiratory, nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems, and each one runs like a finely tuned machine communicating with one another so that there is no interruption in the business of your day. When one or more of your systems stall or crash…

There is nothing sadder in life than to see something wasted. We have all seen athletes with exceptional talent sidelined because they have not used the same amount of diligence in mastering their weaknesses as they have in mastering their athletic ability. We have witnessed those who come from an excellent family pedigree, refuse to treat with respect the…

Is your body trying to tell you something, do you suffer from indigestion, anemia, heart disease, arthritis, fibroids, diabetes, and the list goes on and on? I clearly remember the day, when my cousin asked me to go on a medical appointment with her to see her Doctor. Her test results had come back, and the Doctor wanted to discuss the results of her mammogram…

These words, “make yourself at home” are generally spoken to a welcome guest, someone who will not take advantage of your kindness, who will treat your home with respect and not disrupt or steal the things that you have worked so hard for. Your home is a place of safety, where those who are most valuable to you live, and where you place your treasures. The thought…

Blood is essential to your body’s survival; it is what carries oxygen and nutrients to the organs, it fights infections, rids the body of waste, and keeps the body’s heating and cooling system working and in good condition. This is your lifeline, it is the foundation of your health, knowing that so much of how you feel is at the center of what’s in your blood…

While many would attribute their wealth to how much money they have, they are sadly mistaken when illness visits their home. One of the things at the foundation of all your endeavors is your health. The truth is that if you don’t feel right, you can’t work, you can’t make plans, you can’t make strides. In ancient times, if the people did not remain vigilant, or…