Entries by MFMNV Admin

“Show Me Your Guns!”

What an eye-catching title!  In fitness, “guns” are those super-size arms that people show-off in an instant.  The arms and abs are the two most popular parts of the body. In today’s Health & Wellness, we are going to concentrate on the arms, specifically the triceps. “Your triceps comprise more than two-thirds of your upper-arm […]

“Don’t Let The Heat Exhaust You”

For approximately eight days in June, the temperature in Las Vegas sweltered in the 110-117 degree range.  The weather station issued “heat advisory warnings,” asking  people to stay indoors. Being outdoors in the heat can lead to the body overheating, causing heat exhaustion. Heat Exhaustion is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and […]

Are You Really Big-Boned?

Well, let’s talk weight. The question of weighing more because you are “big boned” has surfaced again. This belief is what I would like to call, “The Big Bone Theory of Thinking!” People who say, “I’m not fat, I’m big-boned,” think they are overweight because they have big bones.  This theory of thinking is not true. […]

Water Does a Body Good

Over 70% of our body is made up of water; therefore, it is important to replenish your body with water daily! There are several important reasons why water is vital to the body. 1. If you don’t drink water, you will die. The body cannot live without it. 2. Prevent cancer. Research has noted that staying hydrated can reduce […]

Think Smart, Take Care of Your Heart

The heart is smart. It regulates our emotions, desires, thoughts and intents. The Bible says, “… for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7). This is a spiritual saying; however, it can also be applied physically Physically, the heart […]

Black History Month & Sickle Cell Anemia

Although September is recognized as Sickle Cell Awareness Month; MFM shines light upon Sickle Cell Anemia (specifically the sickle cell trait) in recognition of Black History Month.  Sickle cell trait is an inherited blood disorder that affects between 90,000 – 100,000 Americans and approximately 8-10 percent of African Americans. About 1 in 13 African American […]

A Mind Is a Terrible Thing To Waste

Every year, New Year resolutions are made. And every year, losing weight is one of the top five on the list. We desire to be fit or to stay fit; so, we start the new year off with health & wellness. As we exercise, our body begins to tone and muscles begin to take shape […]

Diabetes Awareness Month at MFM

            The month of August is Diabetes Awareness month at MFM. Diabetes is when your blood glucose (blood sugar) is too high. Your blood carries glucose to all your body’s cells for energy. The most common type of diabetes is type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is when the body […]

Stand Your Ground

    Ephesians 6:14(NLT) 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. Always between what God has promised, and the manifestation of that, is the time when the enemy comes to discourage and discredit what God has spoken. It is his tactic to move us off […]