Comments on: The Silent Killer http://exploretruth.com/philosophy-the-quest/the-silent-killer/ The Art & Practice Of An Examined Life Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:06:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Explore Truth | Life's BIG Questions, Religion-Less Spirituality, & Lifestyle Design http://exploretruth.com/philosophy-the-quest/the-silent-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-255 Explore Truth | Life's BIG Questions, Religion-Less Spirituality, & Lifestyle Design Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:13:19 +0000 http://exploretruth.com/?p=1017#comment-255 [...] you’re eating is a risky investment that may return its dividends in the form of an early doctor visit.  I’m no shining example of perfect health, BUT I’m ever [...] [...] you’re eating is a risky investment that may return its dividends in the form of an early doctor visit.  I’m no shining example of perfect health, BUT I’m ever [...]

]]> By: Explore Truth | Lifestyle Design & Non-Religious Spirituality http://exploretruth.com/philosophy-the-quest/the-silent-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Explore Truth | Lifestyle Design & Non-Religious Spirituality Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:11:06 +0000 http://exploretruth.com/?p=1017#comment-123 [...] to begin the process of reversing the health risk that High Blood Pressure can cause.(previous post: part 1 & [...] [...] to begin the process of reversing the health risk that High Blood Pressure can cause.(previous post: part 1 & [...]

]]> By: veron http://exploretruth.com/philosophy-the-quest/the-silent-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-118 veron Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:45:13 +0000 http://exploretruth.com/?p=1017#comment-118 Good to know I'm not alone! Feel free to keep me posted on how things are going. I've been eating raw foods throughout the month of February. Feel good, but just checked pressure, and its fluctuating. I've been checking once per week, so I'm going to get a BP monitor and begin checking everyday. But I'm determined to figure this out naturally if possible. <br><br>All the best to you and thanks for your kind words! Good to know I'm not alone! Feel free to keep me posted on how things are going. I've been eating raw foods throughout the month of February. Feel good, but just checked pressure, and its fluctuating. I've been checking once per week, so I'm going to get a BP monitor and begin checking everyday. But I'm determined to figure this out naturally if possible.

All the best to you and thanks for your kind words!

]]> By: Terri0366 http://exploretruth.com/philosophy-the-quest/the-silent-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Terri0366 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:39:59 +0000 http://exploretruth.com/?p=1017#comment-117 Veron, I will be on this journey with you. I definitely need to get mine under control. It's a true challenge. Prayer for strength and good stewardship of diet is indeed needed.<br><br>Blessings on you! Veron, I will be on this journey with you. I definitely need to get mine under control. It's a true challenge. Prayer for strength and good stewardship of diet is indeed needed.

Blessings on you!

]]> By: Explore Truth | Lifestyle Design & Non-Religious Spirituality http://exploretruth.com/philosophy-the-quest/the-silent-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Explore Truth | Lifestyle Design & Non-Religious Spirituality Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:34:23 +0000 http://exploretruth.com/?p=1017#comment-95 [...] want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.A few days ago, well maybe more like a week or two.  I listed the main things that can be done to naturally lower one’s blood pressure, and improve [...] [...] want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.A few days ago, well maybe more like a week or two.  I listed the main things that can be done to naturally lower one’s blood pressure, and improve [...]

]]> By: Veron G. http://exploretruth.com/philosophy-the-quest/the-silent-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Veron G. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:10:35 +0000 http://exploretruth.com/?p=1017#comment-74 "The first one can be really tough." My guess is you're referring to the 10K idea? <br><br>You're definitely right about making those health decisions early with your kids. I don't have any kids yet, but all of this is really allowing me to see how important starting early really can be! <br><br>Good to hear from you... “The first one can be really tough.” My guess is you're referring to the 10K idea?

You're definitely right about making those health decisions early with your kids. I don't have any kids yet, but all of this is really allowing me to see how important starting early really can be!

Good to hear from you…

]]> By: Paul Maurice Martin http://exploretruth.com/philosophy-the-quest/the-silent-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Paul Maurice Martin Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:53:25 +0000 http://exploretruth.com/?p=1017#comment-72 That first one can be really tough. I know someone who just cannot seem to get the weight off. <br><br>I think it's especially important for folks who have kids to watch what their children eat because people are becoming overweight at younger and younger ages... That first one can be really tough. I know someone who just cannot seem to get the weight off.

I think it's especially important for folks who have kids to watch what their children eat because people are becoming overweight at younger and younger ages…

]]> By: Veron G. http://exploretruth.com/philosophy-the-quest/the-silent-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Veron G. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:37:31 +0000 http://exploretruth.com/?p=1017#comment-71 Very good points Tania! Health and Spirituality are more intertwined than I've realized. I guess I just didn't want to turn this into a health and wellness blog, but...<br>hmmm... I do see the practical connection between my health(alertness, memory, energy level, mental and physical ability), to the fact that this is the same medium needed to intellectually understand truths, and ultimately spiritually discern Truth.<br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for your encouragement in not marginalizing the centrality and interconnection of health to everything else(you expressed it quite eloquently I might add).<br><br>Particularly here:<br>"It is all part of our spiritual journey, to find out the truth about what is keeping us from growing closer to God, from what is keeping us from not only answering life's big questions, but walking in what we learn." <br><br>All aspects to the spiritual journey, as you mentioned, are playing a current role in my life as we speak..I can get into that another time!<br><br>And just to add, not in direct response to anything you said really...but since I haven't discussed my views on Jesus much(yet) on this site...I am fascinated with the person, story, and teachings of Jesus. I believe Jesus to be who he claimed to be. A large part of what's motivated me to begin blogging, is to better grapple with the full meaning of what this mean to me, and for today's world, while confronting where religious tradition may cloud that understanding, or even at times subvert or pacify it. And of course the topic of Jesus is connected to mans origin..found in Genesis, and all of Life's big questions...<br><br>I hope to never feel intimidated by any traditional thinking, that I stop short of an open mind, and uninhibited exploration...This of course, opens me to the journies of others, in all their contrast. <br><br>I always get a boost reading what you have to say! Thanks again for your thoughts! I may need to get some tips on running from you. I plan on running a 10K soon. ;-) I think I saw that you completed a long distance of some sort recently? Very good points Tania! Health and Spirituality are more intertwined than I've realized. I guess I just didn't want to turn this into a health and wellness blog, but…
hmmm… I do see the practical connection between my health(alertness, memory, energy level, mental and physical ability), to the fact that this is the same medium needed to intellectually understand truths, and ultimately spiritually discern Truth.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for your encouragement in not marginalizing the centrality and interconnection of health to everything else(you expressed it quite eloquently I might add).

Particularly here:
“It is all part of our spiritual journey, to find out the truth about what is keeping us from growing closer to God, from what is keeping us from not only answering life's big questions, but walking in what we learn.”

All aspects to the spiritual journey, as you mentioned, are playing a current role in my life as we speak..I can get into that another time!

And just to add, not in direct response to anything you said really…but since I haven't discussed my views on Jesus much(yet) on this site…I am fascinated with the person, story, and teachings of Jesus. I believe Jesus to be who he claimed to be. A large part of what's motivated me to begin blogging, is to better grapple with the full meaning of what this mean to me, and for today's world, while confronting where religious tradition may cloud that understanding, or even at times subvert or pacify it. And of course the topic of Jesus is connected to mans origin..found in Genesis, and all of Life's big questions…

I hope to never feel intimidated by any traditional thinking, that I stop short of an open mind, and uninhibited exploration…This of course, opens me to the journies of others, in all their contrast.

I always get a boost reading what you have to say! Thanks again for your thoughts! I may need to get some tips on running from you. I plan on running a 10K soon. ;-) I think I saw that you completed a long distance of some sort recently?

]]> By: Veron G. http://exploretruth.com/philosophy-the-quest/the-silent-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Veron G. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:34:25 +0000 http://exploretruth.com/?p=1017#comment-70 Hi Paula,<br>Thank you for sharing and connecting. And what makes it interesting, is that eating healthily is a battle one has to face every single day. 3 times a day! ;-> Feel free to share anything you're learning along the way...I'm truly hoping to turn this negative into a positive, by more fully adopting a healthier lifestyle. Hi Paula,
Thank you for sharing and connecting. And what makes it interesting, is that eating healthily is a battle one has to face every single day. 3 times a day! ;-> Feel free to share anything you're learning along the way…I'm truly hoping to turn this negative into a positive, by more fully adopting a healthier lifestyle.

]]> By: Tania http://exploretruth.com/philosophy-the-quest/the-silent-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-69 Tania Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:38:04 +0000 http://exploretruth.com/?p=1017#comment-69 you say that spending time on this issue "is not my primary focus on this blog, I’ll try not to let it overpower the other aspects to living a more truthful life," however, I guess I take a different look on it. I believe that health & spirituality & faith are intertwined. Let us not forget that the Bible talks about our bodies are a temple of God, when we do not live the healthiest we can be we are short changing God. What do I mean by this by compromising our health, we are unable to serve God to our fullest potential, the potential that He gave us. Granted God understands, and we can still serve God even when our health declines, but think how much more we can serve Him. In addition to that aspect, we compromise our spirituality, because being in tune with exploring truth, learning and growing requires all of our senses. Compromising our health compromises our senses, and does not fully enable our brains to do all that it can do when we are not at our prime. I am not an eloquent writer or speaker like yourself, and may not know exactly how to put my ideas down on paper, but our spiritual journey & faith encompasses our health. I believe Jesus is the truth, and the Bible asks us to "love the Lord with all our heart, with all our minds" with all that we are, we love Him best when all that we are is trying to be in sync with Him including being as healthy as possible. It is all part of our spiritual journey, to find out the truth about what is keeping us from growing closer to God, from what is keeping us from not only answering life's big questions, but walking in what we learn. I encourage you to continue talking about it (of course you don't want to over do it I suppose so we don't get bored with the topic), because in seeing your changes, we see what is possible in our own struggles, and what it takes to make those changes. You know I am looking at the quote on your blog "and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free," contrary to what people believe being healthy sets you free, not eating & doing whatever you like. Good luck on your journey Veron! I will be cheering you on! you say that spending time on this issue “is not my primary focus on this blog, I’ll try not to let it overpower the other aspects to living a more truthful life,” however, I guess I take a different look on it. I believe that health & spirituality & faith are intertwined. Let us not forget that the Bible talks about our bodies are a temple of God, when we do not live the healthiest we can be we are short changing God. What do I mean by this by compromising our health, we are unable to serve God to our fullest potential, the potential that He gave us. Granted God understands, and we can still serve God even when our health declines, but think how much more we can serve Him. In addition to that aspect, we compromise our spirituality, because being in tune with exploring truth, learning and growing requires all of our senses. Compromising our health compromises our senses, and does not fully enable our brains to do all that it can do when we are not at our prime. I am not an eloquent writer or speaker like yourself, and may not know exactly how to put my ideas down on paper, but our spiritual journey & faith encompasses our health. I believe Jesus is the truth, and the Bible asks us to “love the Lord with all our heart, with all our minds” with all that we are, we love Him best when all that we are is trying to be in sync with Him including being as healthy as possible. It is all part of our spiritual journey, to find out the truth about what is keeping us from growing closer to God, from what is keeping us from not only answering life's big questions, but walking in what we learn. I encourage you to continue talking about it (of course you don't want to over do it I suppose so we don't get bored with the topic), because in seeing your changes, we see what is possible in our own struggles, and what it takes to make those changes. You know I am looking at the quote on your blog “and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free,” contrary to what people believe being healthy sets you free, not eating & doing whatever you like. Good luck on your journey Veron! I will be cheering you on!

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