When I learn of information that I think will help others, I'm likely to pass it along more quickly than more slowly. This is one of those times. About 5 years ago I read a book by Dr. Kara Davis, a practicing internal medicine physician, on the secrets to losing weight. It was … [Read more...]
Childhood Obesity – Action Steps for Local Governments to Prevent It
The childhood obesity issue is huge! If you are involved, especially at the local government level, the following should be a helpful resource. Recognizing that local government officials are eager to address the childhood obesity epidemic, The Institute of Medicine (IOM) … [Read more...]
Obesity and Diabetes – The Lifestyle Choices We Make
Obesity and diabetes levels are still on the rise. That's according to the State of the States Report released this week. According to this Gallup Poll, my state, North Carolina had a nearly 2% increase since last year. Twenty eight percent of North Carolinian's are now … [Read more...]
Obesity & an “F” Grade in Fat – A Need for Faith in God
There is a new report out by the Robert Woods Foundation and the Trust for America's Health organization titled F as in Fat 2009 - How Obesity Policies in America are Failing. (Link provided is to the 108 page report.) A shorter Executive Summary is available here. An MSNBC … [Read more...]
Weekly Faith and Health Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23 – Rules and Dieting
Many people follow a strict diet to try to lose weight. Most of the time this doesn't work for them and it's not surprising because according to this scripture, this strategy goes against God's design for us. Colossians 2:20-23 says "Since you died with Christ to the basic … [Read more...]
Study – Friends Can Make You Fat
The July 25th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine contains an article about the influence our friends can have on our body weight. When a person becomes obese, his/her friends and siblings are likely to gain weight as well. The researchers believe that this may be due to … [Read more...]