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Here's to Your Health:  Prescription: Graditude  |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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 Posted - Feb 23 2016 : 7:54:49 PM
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Give thanks, and your heart will thank you back, according to a study on the journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice.
Inflammation and irregular heart rhythms can increase heart attack risk, but researchers found that participants who had some form of heart damage, whether from a heart attack or years of high blood pressure, had lower levels of inflammation and better heart rhythms after two months of keeping a gratitude journal. The participants were also I'm. Better overall health than people who didn't keep a journal.
Take a few minutes every day for your heart. Reflect on what you are grateful for, even if it's as simple as a good dinner or a loyal four-legged friend.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2016 : 08:59:55 AM
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I try to always cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Thanks for the reminder about journaling, it's wonderful in so many ways!
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6685 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 24 2016 : 3:36:58 PM
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I'm going to let my mother-in-law know about this. She had a heart attack just last week. Thank goodness it was mild.
Krista |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 24 2016 : 4:15:16 PM
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Susan, I have read the information you've posted. Thank you. How true. I live in a community with a lot of senior citizens, and I hear them discussing Gratitude often.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6517 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6517 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2016 : 06:28:58 AM
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Yes, much positive information has been leaned from having an attitude of Gratitude. Thanks for sharing this today and reminding all of us to work on it.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
True Blue Farmgirl
1138 Posts
Marilyn
Oxford
PA
USA
1138 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2016 : 07:42:13 AM
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A happy heart is a healthy heart. It's true!
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight." |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - May 19 2016 : 1:48:37 PM
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I so agree with your findings, Susan. Gratitude brings positivity.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3851 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2016 : 09:43:32 AM
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Hi Susan,
This is an excellent topic. I am now a firm believer in doing a daily gratitude testimonial. Whether, verbally or in written form. Both do a great job at making you stop the negative thoughts and end the day on a positive note.
My new subscription box is called the "Happiness Box"! and it is filled with great inspiration to help you find your Happy Place.
Thanks for sharing!
Marsha
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2016 : 06:52:17 AM
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I do this every day, Susan. I don't keep a journal of gratitude, but I sure do count my blessings and thank the Lord every day! How appropriate that loving gratitude, which originates from the heart, has a healing, healthy affect on the heart itself! A profound, life-giving exercise, indeed! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2016 : 07:06:37 AM
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Susan thanks for the information. I am now working up a rejouvenation program for myself. this is one thing I needed to be reminded to ad. I had a mild stroke in feb and had a lot of setbacks but trying to keep myself positive. too easy to get down and discouraged. this is something I did when my son was just starting school we homeschooled. we started our day listing things we were grateful for.. was a very positive habit especially to teach a child.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6797 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2016 : 07:24:04 AM
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Theresa so could to hear from you.
I don't write down what I am thankful for but I do acknowledge it either verbally or silently throughout the day or at night before I fall asleep.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2016 : 10:25:48 AM
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sara same here more mental gratitude before going to bed.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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