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Health and Beauty AdviceGood Health and Radiant Beauty
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We are instinctively drawn to beauty. Exterior appearance, facial features, body shape or size, however, are not what truly makes a person beautiful. Radiance, true beauty, comes from within.
People we deem beautiful are brimming with vitality. Their warmth and joy create a glow that has little to do with physical attributes. Eyes that sparkle and smiles that dazzle are irresistible.
So, is it important to look good?
Unfortunately we live in a superficial world where people do judge on appearance. We would all love to say that we are not in the majority, and that we all look beyond what's on the outside, but virtually all of us are influenced by appearances.Yet, we need to keep appearance in perspective. It is important that we remain aware of why we do the things we do to look good.
If we are more focused on weight, clothes, or makeup than on what is in the heart, we may need to take a closer look at our priorities.
The overwhelming focus on physical beauty in our world creates a twisted obsession with outward appearance We are desperate to be loved for who we are, yet are rarely content with who we are.
Though certainly commercially-driven, I appreciate some of the videos I have recently seen on YouTube. This one exposes the falsity of flawless beauty which is promoted by the media.
The distortion of beauty in the media can leave many women feeling fat, frumpy, flat chested and, quite frankly, ugly. How many of us are constantly on a diet? How many of us look in the mirror and yearn for plastic surgery to fix one of our many ‘imperfections’?
There are certainly reasons to diet, to exercise and to dress well. Our bodies are a gift and taking care of that gift honors the giver. Our worth and happiness, however, are never determined by our outward appearance.
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting: but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. ~Proverbs 31:30
Beauty really is more than skin deep
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes. And that list keeps on growing as researchers learn more about how nutrition affects health. For example, there is research that indicates that the antioxidants in blueberries may improve balance, coordination, and short-term memory and lower your chance of suffering from certain diseases.
Poor nutrition, on the other hand, may prolong recovery from illnesses, increase the costs and incidence of hospitalization or long-term care and lead to a poorer quality of life.
When considering your individual diet, it’s always wise to check with a doctor. He or she can take into account any health conditions and special dietary requirements or restrictions that may apply.
There is much controversy, however, about
what really is a healthy diet plan.
What works for one person's body is not necessarily the best
weight loss advice
for a person of another age or body type.
As we grow old, the beauty steals inward. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Healthy Aging
By adopting a lifestyle rooted in good nutrition, fitness, social involvement and continued learning, we can achieve a healthy lifestyle. And, it’s never too early or too late to get started and realize the benefits.
Another Dove video: this one on ageless beauty
Beauty... when you look into a woman's eyes and see what is in her heart. ~Nate Dircks
You can take no credit for beauty at sixteen. But if you are beautiful at sixty, it will be your soul's own doing. ~Marie Stopes
Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic. ~Rosalind Russell
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