Which Gets More TLC: Your Car or Your Body?

When it comes to your daily to-do list, don’t let your ride take priority over your health. The mass production of the Ford Model T sparked a new love affair – one between people and their cars. We carve out time to wash them, cringe at the sight of a dent or scratch, and evenContinue reading “Which Gets More TLC: Your Car or Your Body?”

4 Things You Can Do This Week to Be a Happier Person

There’s more to leading a healthy lifestyle than following an eating and exercise plan. Finding happiness in your everyday life can also make a positive impact on your overall health. According to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, happiness has a positive effect in lowering cortisol levels, the stress hormoneContinue reading “4 Things You Can Do This Week to Be a Happier Person”

Defeating Perfectionism Before It Defeats You!

If you’re a perfectionist, you too can defeat perfectionism before it defeats you. By being honest about who you really are and focusing on what’s most important to you you’ll find that you enjoy yourself more and achieve more than ever! Here are ten steps to help you get there. Steps to Defeat Perfectionism withContinue reading “Defeating Perfectionism Before It Defeats You!”

‘Are You Happy?’

It’s getting close to the holidays and if you’re like many, it can be a very stressful, overwhelming time.  We want to post articles which will help our readers get through the holidays.  Please take a moment and visit http://areyouhappy.preciouslifeservices.com to answer a 1 question survey.  Your feedback is very much appreciated!  Thank you forContinue reading “‘Are You Happy?’”

When Anger Gets the Best of You…

My Dad was a fine Christian man. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Dad was widely respected and loved by his family, within our town, on his job, in the church and throughout all the circles of his life. Everyone liked Jack Chinn. But, one day in 1956, he exploded inContinue reading “When Anger Gets the Best of You…”

Natural Ways to Fight Fatigue and Depression

Depression symptoms are usually thought of by their emotional components — deep sadness, disinterest in life, and frequent crying. However, depression can have physical symptoms as well, affecting your appetite, sleep habits, and energy levels. “Depression is known to have two sets of symptoms that can move up and down relatively independently of each other,”Continue reading “Natural Ways to Fight Fatigue and Depression”

Why We Care? Why You Should…

In a report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate for the top ten leading causes of death has decreased or held steady – except the tenth leading cause of death in the United States – suicide. From the last time this data was made available in 2011, the nationalContinue reading “Why We Care? Why You Should…”

3 Keys to Stop Domestic Violence

                              Domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, income, or other factors. Statistics: 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. Women experience more than 4Continue reading “3 Keys to Stop Domestic Violence”

5 Essential Heart Health Habits

Exercise and a healthy diet that minimizes your intake of salt and fat can make all the difference when it comes to heart health. Heart health is largely within your control. Manageable changes, done gradually, can protect you from many cardiovascular diseases. Taking everyday steps to get enough exercise, practice portion control, reduce salt, andContinue reading “5 Essential Heart Health Habits”

The Best Heart Test for Women

Which test would be more beneficial for a woman to have to detect any heart problems – the Thallium stress test or the Cardiac CT Scan? I’ve already had numerous EKGs, an echo and Holter monitor. I read it is harder to detect heart problems with women because a lot of times the blockages areContinue reading “The Best Heart Test for Women”