HeartWise

The Bible offers amazing insights into how the Creator designed us to live healthfully. His Biblical Prescriptions are just as valid and needed today as they were in the Garden of Eden. Dr. James Marcum, founder director of Heartwise Ministries, offers scientific evidence that proves that our Creator knew and knows best. www.BiblicalPrescriptionsForLife.com

Weight loss is a subject on the minds of most everyone these days and for good reason. Excess fat can create a long list of chronic diseases and debilitating conditions. But there's hope. Susan Thompson, Ph.D, professor and assistant chair of the psychology department of Monroe Community College, talks about health, weight loss, and her personal experience. (www.happythinandfree.com)

There's a group of Bible-believing, Bible-preaching, and Bible-following Christians in this world who've been creating an interesting statistic for decades. Seems they live longer than most everybody else. The question is, WHY? Dr. Michael Orlich of Loma Linda University's School of Public Health offers insights.

Merriment, fellowship, and food: major themes of the holidays. Eating this time of year can be quite a challenge if you want to guard yourself against overindulging with less than ideal food choices. Teacher, author, speaker, and mindful living expert Lani Muelrath offers suggestions for healthy holiday eating as revealed in her book "The Plant-Based Journey." (www.lanimuelrath.com)

Hurting hearts often need more than modern medicine. They may need a modern God. Dr. Peter Landless considers building and maintaining optimum health more than a physical journey. He suggests that it's a spiritual exercise as well.

The word "hormone" is usually connected with puberty, gender differences, or even night sweats. Naturopathic doctor Holly Lucille says that hormones of the right type in the right amounts has everything to do with digestion as well. (www.drhollylucille.com)

Some people run for office. Some run from the law. Still others run away from their past. Dr. Ruth Heidrich, an Ironman Triathlete years runs because she wants to be healthy and has formulated an exercise program that optimizes health and well-being. (www.ruthheidrich.com)

Hearts love rhythm. They beat regularly day and night throughout our entire lives, keeping blood flowing and our bodies and minds operating at peek proficiency. However, occasionally hearts get out of sync--sometimes with dangerous results. Cardiologist Dr. James Marcum discusses the rhythm of life and what it sounds like when things go wrong.

Life on the road can be far from healthy. Quick stops and fast food seem to be the lot of hard-driving truckers. Bobby Anderson knew he was in trouble when it exhausted him just to walk around his rig. So, he made some changes. The results are nothing short of amazing. His Facebook friends now know him as "The Plant-Fueled Trucker."

Get ready to treat your kids to some "thumbs-up, no yuck" foods made from recipes designed to turn boy and girls into great, healthy eaters. Registered dietitian Stacey Antine has written a cookbook to help parents upgrade the way their kids fuel themselves. (www.healthbarnusa.com)