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Junk food leaves an indelible mark on your appearance and health status. The Halloween candy you hid from the kids has been gone for at least 2 months. The pies and buttered mashed potatoes are no longer a regular staple at your dinner table. The assorted chocolates, candy canes and tasty beverages are just a fond memory. The bubbles from the New Year’s champagne are something you are already dreaming about for next year.

Why do they have to be gone so soon? Oh, but wait! They are not permanently gone. As we look in the mirror we see where their new home is.

Junk Food, the Tangible Results

Uh oh! Now what? Many people find themselves a couple to a few pounds heavier after the first of the year. It’s tempting to go on a crash diet or take a quick fix pill to help shed those pesky pounds. While you may lose weight at first, it’s likely those homesick pounds will find their way back to you like a needy relative. They may even bring a few friends! The best diet is no diet at all. At least not in the sense of the word we have grown accustomed to hearing.

Your eating habits define who you are. You eat junk food, you feel and look like junk. You eat mood altering foods and you are moody. When you drink high sugar, high caffeine drinks, your energy will rise and fall. This sounds like a crazy way to fuel our marvelous bodies, but for so many; this has become a normal way of life. After eating like this, the next step is often going on medication for diabetes or high blood pressure. These are the tangible results of junk food.

Finding the Fix

Finding the fix means thinking healthy and taking action. You have control! When you eat the way nature intended us to with vibrant fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds fish, healthy proteins and plenty of fresh water; you become vibrant and healthy. Your body naturally stops craving too much food because it is satisfied from the fiber and correct balance of proteins, carbs and healthy fats. Instead of envying the people who look like they are healthy and full of life, you will be that person! But wait! What about when the holiday season comes back around? Consider the 80/20 rule. Eat right 80% of the time so if you slip up 20% of the time, you can use your new found energy to work off the extra calories. Start this minute with positive thoughts and a determination to improve your life!

Hi-I’m Kathy Bee. I wanted to introduce myself to you as I am a reporter for Naturalnews University. I have a background in education and a passion for health and wellness. As a former teacher, I know that children are where we really need to focus our attention. For many, their lifestyle habits are killing them slowly. I studied nutrition with the goal in mind to make changes in the way people view food and health. Knowledge is key! I have been fortunate enough to align myself with like minded people and promote wellness in all areas as a team. Each person has something they specialize in and together we become stronger. I am working with an amazing chiropractor who has a unique approach. Dr. Roe is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor who has been able to improve the health and lives of so many people through gentle chiropractic while educating the patients at the same time. When we take control of our own lives by learning and applying information-we all advance in a positive direction. Let me hear from you with ideas,thoughts or questions. Bee Healthy!

Learning success means more than just an education. It is a way to start using your brain. Learning is more than taking in information. The ability to learn in a dynamic and creative way changes the process of how you use your brain.

The essence of body/brain compatible learning is the best way to teach people how to learn.

How To Learn

This is the secret that everyone knows. You don’t give someone a fish; you teach them how to fish. What most school children, and for that matter most people are missing is a way to learn that is effective.

Learning strategies are not part of a school’s curriculum. Most of the challenge for students is how to use their brain effectively. Yet, what is emphasized is memory or rote learning. 

This has become one of the dangers in the 21^st century. Memorizing was the key to learning and what was emphasized thought-out the education system from its inception. Now, for the first time we are seeing this method failing.

Rote Learning

Rote learning technique focuses on memorization rather than understanding of a subject. It is sometimes thought of as learning by repetition. The ideal situation in this type of learning is to recall the meaning of the material.

Rote learning is quick memorization of the material being taught. This is the basis for learning multiplication tables, periodic table in chemistry and basic formulas in science. This type of learning doesn’t work well at a more complex level. The world is becoming more complicated, and comprehension is what is needed to compete in today’s world.

Good memory techniques are important in helping you pass a test, but without meaningful comprehension you will just regurgitate information.

Learning

Learning is not about cramming in information as much as it is about engaging in the process. The mere recalling of facts doesn’t elevate or engage the student. Application of knowledge means building on and embellishing so that it can be used in a productive way.

Performance depends on the mastery of concepts, not mere memorization. Learning happens for different people in different ways. It could be auditory, visual, text, or tacit. The fact is it needs to be assimilated and experienced in an intuitive way. More than ever with all the technology we need meaningful education.  We need people who have an understanding and connect with the material taught. We need people that can solve problems not just sound credible, but can add value to the marketplace.

A deeper understanding of a subject results in authentic knowledge. Critical thinking is what will increase innovation and creativity.

Neuro-Science

Neuro-science uses movements that are based on body and brain research. There is a body/brain connection that must be understood to fully understand the dynamics of learning.To facilitate learning we have to realize there are a variety of senses such as; tasting touching, smelling, hearing and seeing that come into play.

Our educational system should come under scrutiny as the future of living and thriving in the 21^st century will depend on what goes on in the space between our ears.