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What are you doing for the New Year?
This post first appeared on www.drjaycook.com on 12-28-2023. It is kind of funny how we stay up really late on December 31 and get up late on January 1 because of our celebration of the New Year. But if you think about it, we are actually getting the last out of the old year while…
What are you giving for Christmas?
As the song goes: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Christmas is a wonderful time – no doubt about it. There is a special feeling in the air. We have created lots of traditions for the Christmas season, and one of the most obvious is gift giving. The picking out, wrapping, and giving…
It is all about Jesus.
This post first appeared on www.drjaycook.com on 12-14-2023. One of the most beautiful buildings in the world is the Taj Mahal in India. The emperor Shah Jahan commissioned its creation to honor his deceased wife. Since it is nearly four hundred years old, many legends have been created in connection with it. One legend describes…
5 ways to boost your energy with proper nutrition
9 Ways to Find the Energy You Need – Part 9 Admit it. We often eat a lot of things that are not healthy for us. We do not always get the nutrients that our bodies need. Our bodies do not get proper fuel, so we feel like we are running on empty. Here are…
Eight tips to protect your bedroom
9 Ways to Find the Energy You Need – Part 8 It is obvious that when you do not get enough sleep, you are sluggish and sleepy the next day. The bedroom should be like an oasis for sleep, but it is not for many people. Rather, we allow the bedroom to become an office,…
Breathe to get your mind going
9 Ways to Find the Energy You Need – Part 7 How do you breathe? I know that that may sound silly, but it is a legitimate question because many people do not breathe well. Their breathing is shallow which can make us tired. If you have children (or know some), think about how loud…
Your posture can affect your energy
9 Ways to Find the Energy You Need – Part 6 Do you remember when your mom told you to sit up straight? She may have ben onto something. Good posture actually can boost your energy. Think about it. When you are feeling down or depressed, what is your posture like? It is probably not…
The importance of getting some sun
9 Ways to Find the Energy You Need – Part 5 Sunlight is a wonderful natural resource for boosting your energy. However, we often spend most of our time inside under artificial lighting (offices, schools, stores, etc.). If you are having trouble sleeping at night, it may help you to get some more sunlight in…
Stretching to get a boost
9 Ways to Find the Energy You Need – Part 4 It’s really cute to watch my cat wake up from sleeping. He slowly rises and begins stretching. That is something that can help you get a boost too. If you will gently stretch when you change positions or need energy, you will invigorate your…
Seven ways to cool down to increase your mental energy
9 Ways to Find the Energy You Need – Part 3 Did you know that if you are mentally and physically sluggish, cooling down can often help? The National Center for Biotechnology Information (www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov) tells us that our brains need glucose to work efficiently. Cooling down can help release that glucose, so that you can…