Proverbs 31: 1-9 “… it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment […] Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.”
EXERCISE: * Walk 4 miles indoors * Facial lymphatic massage * PT APP workout –low back stretch / strengthening –low back & hip pain relief * Day 1 Muscle / Bone Mass Workout
WATER: (2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)
EATS: * gfo smoothie * Moroccan stew w/ loads of veggies, rice, some added sauerkraut & teff injera * fresh strawberries * chipotle black beans w/ tomato, onion, mushroom, purple rice, oilfree airfried corn tortilla strips w/ avocado + salsa * unsweetened apple sauce & few pistachios
… SUN HAS SET …
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by Pam Popper, President of Wellness Forum Health:
Summary Bullet Points
Historical Clarity on Junk Food: Junk foods (cookies, candy, chips) were once clearly recognized as unhealthy, and people generally understood they should eat less of them and more whole plant foods.
Modern Confusion: Today’s debate on ultra-processed foods focuses more on tweaking ingredients (e.g., seed oils, coloring agents) rather than reducing consumption—an approach Popper criticizes as misguided.
Dietary Guidelines Stance: Popper, typically critical of the USDA, supports the 2024 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s decision not to blame ultra-processed foods broadly for chronic disease.
Misplaced Blame: Popper argues that chronic diseases like type-2 diabetes and heart disease are primarily caused by dietary fat, not candy, pasta, or cereals.
Scientific Support:
Intramyocellular fat (fat within muscle cells) is a key cause of insulin resistance.
Reducing dietary fat (e.g., cheese, oils, French fries) leads to dramatic improvements in insulin sensitivity—even before significant weight loss.
Misinterpretation of Studies: Popper criticizes lazy or AI-generated summaries of studies. A 2023 study linking ultra-processed foods to diabetes actually found:
Higher risk from ultra-processed animal products and “heat and eat” meals.
Lower risk from processed cereals, sweet snacks, and fruit-based processed foods.
A plant-rich diet was associated with reduced risk of type-2 diabetes.
Main Takeaway: The overall dietary pattern—favoring whole plant foods and minimizing fats—is far more important than focusing narrowly on specific additives like seed oils or food dyes.
Call to Action: Wellness Forum Health promotes teaching people to read and interpret scientific information independently, making them less susceptible to misinformation or trendy health narratives.
Symptoms of Valley fever can vary in type and severity, but they tend to mimic those seen in patients with COVID-19, experts say.
“Some [people] may have a fever, chills or fatigue, or just feel generally unwell,” Thompson of UC Davis Health said.
Since the fungus that causes Valley fever lives in the soil, infection is often “hobby-related,” Thompson said. He said he sees many cases among people who are in archeology or who spend a lot of time outdoors.
For those in high-risk groups [people 60 years of age and older, those who have weakened immune systems as a result of certain diseases or medical conditions, pregnant women, people with diabetes, and people who are Black or Filipino], the doctor recommends avoiding construction sites or areas where soil is often stirred up into the air.
I am a 70+ year old female who doesn’t like to exercise. I have a set of canvas suspension straps (like TRX) and a poster of suspension exercises. I need a schedule of suspension exercises 3 times per week to build muscle and bone mass. The workouts must not exceed 15 minutes each day. Can you help me?
ChatGPT said:
Absolutely —
✅ Workout A: Lower Body & Core Focus (Monday)
Warm-Up: March in place + shoulder rolls, 2 mins
1. Squat with Suspension Support, 1 min 2. Hamstring Runners (on floor, heels in straps), 1 min 3. Tiptoe Calf Raise with Strap Support, 1 min 4. Glute Bridge (heels in straps), 1 min 5. Standing Knee Lift (Balance), 1 min (30 sec each leg, holding straps for support) 6. Plank (on knees w/ forearms on floor or in straps), 1 min
Repeat exercises #1–6 once more, 6 mins
Cool Down Stretch , 1 min
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✅ Workout B: Upper Body & Core Focus (Wednesday)
Warm-Up: Arm circles + shoulder shrugs, 2 mins
1. Row (back exercise), 1 min 2. Chest Press, 1 min 3. Bicep Curl (palms up), 1 min 4. Tricep Press, 1 min 5. Standing Hip Drop (core), 1 min 6. Seated Crunch & Curl (sit on floor, pull knees in), 1 min
Repeat #1–6 once more, 6 mins
Cool Down Stretch , 1 min
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✅ Workout C: Total Body (Friday)
Warm-Up: Light marching + arm swings , 2 mins
1. Assisted Squat & Row (combo move), 1 min 2. Chest Fly, 1 min 3. Reverse Lunge (hold straps for balance), 1 min 4. Overhead Superman, 1 min 5. Side Step with Strap Support (balance), 1 min 6. Standing Torso Rotation (core), 1 min
Repeat #1–6 once more, 6 mins
Cool Down Stretch 1 min
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✅ Tips for Success Form first – Use a mirror if possible. Don’t rush reps.
Breathing: Exhale on effort (e.g., stand up, pull).
Intensity: You can increase difficulty by stepping forward/back to change strap angle.
Rest: 15–30 seconds between exercises if needed.
Hydration: Sip water before and after.
You’re doing something great for your long-term health — even if you don’t like “exercise,” you’re training smart. Let chatGPT know how else it can support you.
