In an effort to keep active this winter, we decided to get our thirteen-year-old son the “Wii Fit” machine. This machine consists of a pad you stand on that is hooked to a computer that is hooked to a television that is hooked to a wand of some kind that somehow talks to the television that talks back to the computer that tells the television what to play– near as I can figure. We left the machine with my kids, and within five minutes the whole thing was working. I do have some pretty smart
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As I sit in my chair today, my back is sore, my legs wobble, and my arms feel much heavier than they did yesterday. Today I will be confined to the home, drinking tea and licking my wounds. All because my wife wants me to feel better. I can tell you today with great confidence– it’s not working, dear. My wife works all day at her desk, rarely able to get up off her comfy chair. So, when she gets home from work, she is a ball of fire. She has all this energy, and
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Most of us could use a bit more energy during the day. Whether it’s a groggy feeling in the morning, afternoon drowsiness, or a general sluggishness throughout the day, nearly all adults wish they had a little bit more spring in their step. I know I do! When they feel low on energy, many people’s
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We all seem to know that diet and exercise are the way to a healthy lifestyle. Fasting, fad diets, and miracle foods often result in yo-yo dieting in which we initially loose weight, then after a few weeks gain it all back, and sometimes more than we started with. The truth of the matter is, there isn’t a way to miraculously lose weight fast and still remain healthy. Instead, the ultimate goal is to strive for a healthy lifestyle, as we’ve heard countless times from both our mothers and Dr. Oz. By setting a healthy
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Exercise bikes in a long neat row, mirrored walls with nautilus and weight machines, aerobics, zumba, a lap pool, and Hans—the mountain of a man sweating amid stacks and racks of free weights—are all sights many associate with getting into shape. But you don’t need a membership at your local club or a gym full of fancy equipment to get yourself in shape. What you do need is a plan and a willingness to stick to it. Add in quite a bit of sweating, and you can get yourself in shape in no time. Milo
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In most states, you are required to teach your children some type of physical education. Some states have standards for PE, while others rely on the national standards. Even if you are homeschooling, you are expected to have structured, physical education instruction. With your self-sufficient lifestyle, you and your children probably already lead a pretty active lifestyle, but there are plenty of things that you can do to directly encourage even more physical activity. Physical education does not necessarily have to be in a gym, and it does not have to mean playing basketball or
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Stroke is the third most prolific killer of Americans and perhaps the most feared. Strokes can strike without warning, attacking and damaging the brain irrevocably. Strokes can be fatal, or they can leave their victims permanently disabled. Because of the sudden and mysterious nature of strokes, many people think there is nothing they can do to prevent them from happening. Mainstream medicine has largely remained silent about how strokes can be prevented, acting almost like they are acts of God…

With all of the fun stuff that takes place in the summer – camping, fishing, and BBQ’s  just to name a few – it is easy to put that upcoming hunting season in the back of your mind and not give it much thought. Then, before you know it, the hunting season is just a
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