Attitude affects our health

What you are eating may not be as important as what is eating you. We talk about toxic food and toxic chemicals, but have you ever thought about the effect of toxic emotions on your health? "Road rage" is typical of what we refer to as toxic emotions. It has no purpose and no redeeming value. It increases stress in the person experiencing it. And that stress adds to the toxic load that plagues the well-being of the body. If people could see the effect of suppressed wrath, anger, and bitterness on their health, they would seek a remedy for the source of these emotions.

Forgive. Let it go. When we hold a grudge, we bind that person to us. Can you imagine dragging around the weight of the person you have not forgiven? Holding a grudge does not hurt the person who hurt you, it only hurts you. Forgiveness is the ultimate cleansing experience.

Time marches on! Is there someone who needs to hear from you? Someone who yearns for news from you? A simple note, email, text message, or phone call can be a lifeline to a loved one. You'll both be blessed.

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. Mirth Ministry: Laughter is the best medicine. Research indicates that laughter has many therapeutic benefits, and people who laugh regularly heal faster: Laughter:

Reduces stress
Releases endorphins
Activates and boosts immunity
Relieves pain
Decreases anxiety
Oxygenates system
Stimulates endorphins
Promotes T-cell production
Exercises 15 facial muscles
Relieves tension
Increases communication
Maintains hope
Bolsters morale
Decreases levels of epinephrine
Decreases levels of dopamine

Laughter increases your "FACE VALUE". Laugh lines are beautiful! Laughter is free, legal, has no calories, no cholesterol, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, and is safe. Humor is contagious. So, humor me: Laugh a little. "Jest for the health of it."

The Word of God lights the way to health and healing.

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

Proverbs 17:22

Bible study is an excellent way to be in the Word every day.

Although we can't turn back the hands of time, we can ask ourselves what is the eternal value of what I'm doing right now? Time marches on, and each new day is another opportunity to do God's will.

Have you heard? Health care is not a spectator sport! You need to be an active participant, and don't let your healthcare provider be complacent either! Your mind may be the only thing you can change, but it will ultimately affect your attitudes, emotions, and physical health.

A - Attitude