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Carolyn Allen
MEET AUTHOR Carolyn Allen
Carolyn Allen is the Author of 60 Seconds to Weight Loss Success – One Minute Inspirations to Change Your Thinking, Your Weight and Your Life. She has been providing mental and spiritual approaches for weight loss success both online and in the Washington, DC community since 1999 presenting for Weight Watchers, First Class, Fairfax County Adult Education and other community groups. She is the owner and president at MyMiracleTea.com, an herbal detox health tonic in keeping with the Word of Wisdom. She is mother of five and the grandmother of a growing number of delightful grandsons and granddaughters and lives with her husband, Bob, in Springfield Virginia, where she serves as the Visiting Teaching District Supervisor. She has been writing for Meridian since 2007. Her lifetime personal struggles with overeating and sugar are the source for her articles. Her favorite foods are broccoli — lots of it! and chocolate frosting … just a taste every now and then. Her book is available at both Amazon.com and her website, www.MyMiracleTea.com. Feel free to visit her at ca**********@my**********.com
Author's Published Articles
The Most Important Question to Ask Your Homeowner’s Insurance Agent
My sister’s home was recently hit by lightning in the…
Ten Quick-Pick Tricks For A Happier and Healthier Holiday
It’s the hap-happiest time of the year – until it’s…
“It’s Not Impossible to Lose Weight In December”
Discouraged about your weight and “waiting until January” to get…
Putting the “Oh!” In Oatmeal
What’s delicious, nutritious and makes you feel ambitious? And is…
10 Simple Ways to Serve Your Loved Ones With Cancer
Do you have friends or loved ones battling cancer? Today’s…
How September 11, 2001 Changed One Woman’s Attitude Toward Her Health Forever
The tragic events of September 11, 2001 changed the United…
Zucchini Season: Feast to Your Heart’s—and Health’s—Content
Ever wonder why they are so plentiful? Maybe it’s because…
The Ten Happiest Summertime Fruits and Veggies
There is no end to the TLC our Heavenly Father…
5 Reasons to Ditch Diet Soda For Good
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy! But not for your…
A Lost and Found Story For Fourth of July Weekend
With 255 pounds lost, Janice Ewald, age 78, is celebrating…
When Your Heart Was Filled with Anger: 5 Christlike Strategies to Feel Better
Are you an emotional eater with extra pounds to prove…
Vitamin D: Why Our Bodies Thrive in Light
Welcome, June! Could it be that the reason June brings…
Water and Aging: Ten Exciting Reasons to Drink Enough Water Every Day
You may wonder about the word "exciting" for drinking enough…
The Crucial Role of Chewing … Even Smoothies!
Hooked on green smoothies? If not, they’re the easiest, healthiest…
The Importance of Vitamin C and Why Your Supplement Might Not Be Enough
Since our bodies do not produce this essential vitamin spontaneously,…
Does Cooking “Kill” Nutrients in Vegetables? Here’s Veggie Prep 101!
Think about it: you BOIL things to sterilize and kill…
Valentine’s Gifts for an Unforgettable February
The story of how two remarkable books, a set of…
Tips for a Happy and Healthier Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving 2020 is the PERFECT time to test out small…
Nutritious and Delicious: Sprouting 101
Most of us have more time during the pandemic than…
Seven Foods that Might be Increasing Your Stress and What to Eat Instead
Stressed? It’s a big club these days! Meet seven foods…
There is Sunshine In My Soul Today
It’s a choice to shake-off the shell-shock and find the…
Ahhhh-Choo! Reduce Colds 25-50% With One Easy, Free Trick!
It’s that time of the year when colds, illness and…
Is Sugar the New Nicotine? 5 Ways to Move Forward
Is putting away sugar after Christmas harder for you than…
Three Christmas Joys: A song, a friend and a story.
Christmas time is here! Here’s a thrilling new Christmas video,…
Beat the Flu This Year! 20 Easy Prevention Tips
The hospitalization of a friend with the flu has provided…
The Perfect Halloween Scripture and Movie for Holiday Health
Halloween week is a wonderful time to assess where our…
The Instant Pot Guide to Fast, Easy, Delicious, and Healthy
I quietly ignored this popular appliance until l I saw…
September Morn: A 30-day Challenge to Kick-Start Your Autumn (and Change Your Life)
September Morn! Sing it Neil Diamond! We love that nip…
Filling and Feeling the Measure Of Your Creation
A wonderful typo on the program for our Stake Women’s…
Ten Reasons You Should Add Flax to Your Diet
The scripture telling us that “out of small things proceedeth…
Ten Tips for Improving Your Posture (and Why it Matters)
How’s your posture these days? Some recent photos were a…
Wisdom to Make this Your Healthiest Summer Ever
What do a World War II Vet and Sponge Bob…
The Ultimate Freedom? The Power To Choose, Respond and Change
It’s time to declare our own independence from the health…
“In The Season Thereof”: Summertime Fruits and Added Sugars
Which fruits are best for our health and weight? And…
The Power of Three for Summertime Health
If numbers and strategies intrigue you, here’s some fun with…
The Best Kitchen Appliances to Help You Eat Healthy this Summer
Make new friends but keep the old! Our long-time favorite…
Making Peace With Mother Nature: Five Easy Natural Remedies For Seasonal Allergies
With all its beauties, Spring can be the least favorite…
Brigham Young on Health, Herbs, Doctors and Medicine
It would be fascinating to have a view into the…
Joseph Smith and Herbal Medicine in Nauvoo
It is fascinating to look back in time and see…
Joseph Smith’s Relationship with Doctors and Herbal Medicine
Three family events made a lasting impact on Joseph during…
Sugar’s Effect on Bone Health + 3 Healthy Cookie Recipes
Sugar is sweet, delicious, irresistible … and negatively impacts every…
20 Best Flu Prevention Tips From Health Pros
Is a flu shot enough to prevent the flu? Not…
A Happy New Year and a Healthy New You
Ring in the New Year with an inspiring weight loss…
Taking Treat Inspiration from an Old-Fashioned Christmas
It's Christmas! There’s so much to enjoy and so much…
Christmas Is a Time to Listen … And To Love!
Just in time for Christmas Family Home Evenings and talks,…
Lighting The World by Empowering Women in Haiti
“Light The World” Week 1 encouraged us to learn about…
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes to Start the Holidays Right
Come Ye Healthy People Come! It’s just one day –…
Thank You, Oh Thank You: An FHE For the Centennial Anniversary of Veteran’s Day
Did you know that this year’s Veteran’s Day marks the…
“As a Little Child”: The Best Trick For A Healthy Halloween and Holiday Season
If the gushing faucet of Halloween candy is a challenge…
Would I Welcome The Same Body I Have Now For the Eternities?
Let General Conference and the wise words of Wilford Woodruff…
Happy Birthday to Janice Kapp Perry: Looking Back on 80 Years!
For her 80th birthday on October 1, 2018, beloved composer,…
A Homesick Missionary’s Incredible Visitor from the Spirit World
For every homesick missionary who struggles with the language and…
Ten Tips for Making This Your Child’s Best School Year
It’s that time of year! Here’s some fascinating new research…
Five of this Summer’s Fantastic Finds
It’s a bit melancholy to realize that September is knocking…
The Best 9-Word Scripture For Avoiding Temptation
If the slow days of summer are luring you into…
Heavenly Father’s Summertime Snack Shoppe
Hooray for summer! It’s time for the best eating and…
Sugar-Free, Soda-Free Summertime Drinks
The body’s response to diet drinks is chilling in exactly…
Our Fifth Freedom: The Right To Choose Health
Could our Forefathers have imagined that the physical health of…
Who Wants To Lose 10 Pounds? Meridian’s Summer 2018 Health Challenge Update!
We're on a roll! Will you help us reach 500?…
Join the 2018 Meridian Summer Health Challenge!
How do you feel about your health and weight this…
INTERVIEW: New Docu-drama to Explore Personal Stories of Blacks and the Priesthood
Peter Johnson, the maker of such LDS film favorites as…
Healthy Options for Making Family Mealtime Magical
Oh yes, it can truly be a challenge to healthfully…
God’s Sweetest Gift For Your Home and Your Heart
If President Nelson’s counsel to increase our spiritual capacity stirred…
Plain and Precious Truths: Healthy Living Book of Mormon Style
This is Holy Week with Easter to be celebrated as…
New Year’s Resolution: Walking with the Savior Daily
As a New Year’s Day follow up to Maurine Proctor’s…
Of Other Babies Born in Humble Circumstances
We know little about the childbirth and delivery practices at…
Ten Easy Ways to Stay Healthy and Sane During the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Already feeling overwhelmed and grabbing at any cookie that comes…
Thanksgiving Joys and (Healthy) Recipes
Who says that Thanksgiving has to be a fattening day…
A Divine Partnership: Soldier And Savior, Two Important New Family Books
As we look forward to the USA Veteran’s Day, this…
Pump Up The Pumpkin: Nature’s Trick and Treat for Health and Great Eating!
I firmly believe that just seeing a pile of bright,…
“Fire For The Deed”
Christopher Columbus’s prayerful trust in the Lord can strengthen our…
A Dozen Quick Tips To Chase The Blues Away
As Satan digs in to destroy everything in these latter…
Labor Day: The Perfect Time For Health
Although we call it “Labor Day” referring to U.S. workers…
Of Compassion, Courage, and Choosing Kindness
Cruelty, racism and terrorist attacks over the summer have left…
The Power of Three for Summertime Health
Looking for some fun, new ways to focus on happy…
Brigham Young, Health, Herbs and Medicine In the Salt Lake Valley
Happy Pioneer Day! Whether you live in Salt Lake City…
An LDS Family’s Guide to Happy Wedding Photos and A Stress-Free Day
Got a family Temple wedding in your horizon? Before the…
Nuffin’ But Muffins: Making Your Eating both Delicious AND Nutritious
Who says healthy eating – even baked goods – cannot…
Can This Marriage Be Saved?: A Triple Combination for Success In Marriage
Here are three excellent books for how to prepare for…
“On My Honor”: A Grateful Reflection on Our Years in Boy Scouts
As the Church leaves the Boy Scouts of America, our…
To Love, To Serve, To Offer All
For those of us who treasured following the Proctor’s daughter…
Natural Neuropathy Solutions: Four Steps to Reversing Neuropathy Now
If you or a dear one suffer with Neuropathy, here’s…
Understanding the Toxins in Your Daily Life (And What to Do About Them)
Are you and/or loved ones often sick? Here’s an easy…
For Life is Quick in Passing
A 20-year-old family video brings the most important questions of…
After the Storm, Who Will You Be?
On this President’s day, here’s Washington and Lincoln’s secret for…
Inspiration for Actually Improving Your Health This Year
If you are struggling with getting 2017 kicked off in…
Not a Perfect Body, But a Perfect Heart
Let the beauty of Thanksgiving and joy of the Gospel…
To Remember and To Honor
Today is Election Eve for the most unusual Presidential election…
5 Ways to Keep Your Kids From Overdoing it on Halloween
Bring on the cute kids, the costumes …. And the…
The Words of the Prophets Provide God’s Blueprint For Better Health
As General Conference ends, here’s an exciting six-month challenge! Get…
For Dear Ones With Cancer: 10 Simple Ways To Serve
Is a dear one in your circle battling cancer or…
Being a Mormon Helping Hand in the Louisiana Floods
My secret desire to both serve and witness Mormon Helping…
Best Books for September: “Sisters Arise” and “Sacred Soul Space”
As the summer wanes, here are two inspiring books to…
Going for the Gold: What Fruits are Best for Your Health?
They’re here! Both the Summer Olympics with athletes who’ve been…
You Just Can’t Beat a Beet!
Here’s a quick, easy, inexpensive way to test your digestion…
Herbs vs. Medicine: The Growing Controversy
Our bodies are truly amazing, divine miracles, meant to carry…
A Mantra for Every Stress in LIFE
Could it be that the abundance of stressful problems is…
The Higher Road to Meeting Health Goals
In case you hadn’t noticed, the road to health is…
Taking Care of Business: Colon Bacteria 101
What can a family of robins nesting outside our dining…
Canker Sores and a Little Girl’s Answered Prayer
If you or a loved one suffer with canker sores,…
Saturday’s Warrior: My Untold Story
With all the reviews and interviews of the new Saturday’s…
Popcorn Poppin’: Creative, New Ways with Popcorn!
Do you know Heavenly Father’s favorite snack? I do and…
Celestial Health With Terrestrial Tools
Now that the end of January is within view, where…
Vitamin C for Colds: Fact or Myth?
Winter days are here. The sore throat, the stuffy nose,…
Willy Wonka, Veruca Salt and the Law of Abundance
Today, the Monday after Halloween, is an important day for…
Back to School and Back to Health
Make September your family’s month to launch some fun and…
Sugar-Free, Soda-Free Summertime Coolers
Hot? Thirsty? Get out the ice! Here are recipes and…
Of Homes and Houses, Living and Passing
The passing of Elder Perry and Elder Packer, along with…
“Of Ants and Grasshoppers”
If disrupted schedules, summer weather, and travel are unraveling your…
5 Ways to Make Your Family Mealtime Magical
Do your family meals need some perking up? Make summer…
The Doctors Report 101
If understanding the basic readings from your doctor are confusing,…
Your Own Ten Commandments of Health
We can create our own inspired, personal Ten Commandments of…
Lessons from an Afternoon with the Wife of a Prophet
The memories of a very special Spring day with Camilla…
“I am Strong! I am Smart!”
On this Presidents’ Day, discover that Washington and Lincoln’s secret…
Acne Has Nothing To Do With Diet? Wrong!
Here’s new hope and information for teens, parents and acne…
Delivered From Depression
Mandy-Marie Eldredge’s inner prompting to find the root cause of…
Too Much Candy at Halloween? We Have Healthy Alternatives
Candy, Candy, Candy! It's what Halloween is all about...or is…
“That We May Live Without Regret”
As October Conference ends and fall begins, we can turn…
Walk Beside Me: A Classical Take on the Children’s Songbook
How do you top winning the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Guest…
Treasured Movies and 9 Sugar-Free Treats
Heavenly Father’s Summertime Snack Shoppe
Banana Walnut Ice Cream! Frozen Treats! Candy! Cookies! Fun food…
So What Will You Do In The Summertime?
How much can your health and life change in three…
Spring Clean II: The House of Your Heart
If the Savior came to your house, would you welcome…
Conference Weekend: The Best Spring Clean Ever!
Will the messages of April Conference change your life? Here's…
“Returned With Honor” Five Questions To Ask Yourself Today
Needing some oomph and focus on making health a priority?…
Understanding Health: “Clear As Mud”
The Savior had the best homeopathy remedy of all! It's…
A Present For the Present
Here's the follow-up on Meridian's Sugar-Free Challenge from October, and…
It’s A Family Affair II: 5 Weight Management Tricks To Learn From Our Kids
What can children teach us about weight management? Enough to…
It’s A Family Affair: The 5 Best Ways To Lose Weight For Good
Whether you're excited and ready to take on your health,…
You Don’t Have to Gain Weight this Season
Will you maintain your weight over the next two weeks?…
The Triple Dog Dare December Health Challenge
Too much turkey? Is it possible to greet the New…
Five Healthy Gifts for Thanksgiving
Lighten and brighten Thanksgiving week with recipes for our sinfully…
The Hidden Message of Thanksgiving
Let a fascinating book, astonishing photos and a fun ten-day…
Halloween Candy and The Rule of 9
Wondering what to do with all that Halloween candy? And…
I Will Rejoice and Be Glad
Finding yourself comparing how you look to others? Acceptance or…
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Healthiness
How do Americans compare health-wise with the rest of the…
Osteoperosis and the Word of Wisdom (Part I)
If you think that calcium and drugs are the answer…
When Your Heart Was Filled With Anger: 6 Tricks to Feel Better Fast
Are you an emotional eater? Here are six zero calorie,…
Brigham Young, Health, Herbs, Doctors and Medicine
Should he preach belief in faith and herbs or medicine…
Joseph Smith and Herbal Medicine in Nauvoo
Did you know that Nauvoo's favorite dentist was also the…
Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Doctors and Herbal Medicine
The untimely death of Joseph Smith's 25 year old brother…
“Be Ye Doers” – 10 Myths of Diabetes
Are you at risk for diabetes? Today's article includes 10…
Christmas is a Time for Listening
Whether it is Christmas bells, music, or the hearts and…
Have Yourself a Healthy Little Christmas
What do a red pen, a bottle of hydrogen peroxide,…
Is Mitt One of Us or an Elite, Rich Man?
Meridian documents the fascinating viral story about Mitt Romney's character…
3 Bs for a Better Body, Part III “Good To Go Breakfasts”
Is breakfast a challenge for you? Here are some fresh…
3 Bs for a Better Body Part II
The powerful messages of each short General Conference talk bounce…
3 Bs for a Better Body Part One
Take a deep breath! Here's life changing information that will…
The WOW in the Word of Wisdom Part II
A dramatic Word of Wisdom experience for a U.S. Army…
Signs of the Times for Memorial Day 2012
Two outstanding LDS Army Colonels share their reflections on health…
As Ye Sow So Shall Ye Reap
Let the beauties of springtime renew and inspire your healthy…
Weight Loss Encouragement Helps Dieters Reach Their Goals
If your determination to lose weight has melted like winter's…
Choosing the Right in Diet and Health
We can prayerfully ask the Creator of our bodies, our…
Planting Good Seeds in the Rich Soil of Our Bodies
As we watch the world come to life again through…
A Labor to Perform – Even in Summer!
Do you remember the Aesop's fable of the hardworking ant…
The Power to do what is Expedient
If finding the strength to make health choices feels overwhelming…
Hurricane Scales, Richter Scales, Bathroom Scales and Other Natural Disasters
In light of the hurricane season, is the potential danger…
Back to School Weight Loss ABCs
Whether or not you've got school-age kids, September also means…
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
Christmas and the abundance of celebration foods provide countless opportunities…
“Standing a Little Taller”
President Hinckley, whose longevity and sparkling energy were testaments to…
My Life is a Gift; My Life has a Plan
Spring into fitness with three easy gifts to help you…
All Made of Hinges
Healthy living is all about flexibly finding satisfying alternatives as…
The Difference between “Nowhere” and “Now Here!”
The difference between "nowhere" and "now here" is just a…
The Best Measure? Small Pleasures!
When we decide that living healthfully is a happy thing,…
Learning Weight Loss at Playground University
It has been said that we don't quit playing because…
The Wisdom in Eating Food God Made
A fortuitous find in her optometrist's office teaches our columnist…
Positively Charged for Healthy Life
Just like batteries and magnets, human beings have positives and…
Treasures of the Heart: Roots and Fruits, Seeds and Deeds
Today's weight loss made easy trick is the simplest one…
It’s Not Where You Start – It’s Where You Finish
Jen Torres, mother of six and over halfway to her…
Silencing the Drums
“Have Yourself A Healthy Little Christmas”
Though filled with happiness and cheer (as the song goes)…
Willy Wonka, Veruca Salt and the Law of Abundance
In our Heavenly Father's plan, there will be no Willy…
“Of The Fish and Honeycomb”
The Savior proved the actuality of the resurrection by doing…
Key Indicators for a Healthy Future
Here are five key indicators that will help keep you…
Health Warriors: Conquering Setbacks in Weight Loss
Facing a weight gain and relapse and starting again is…
A 20 Cent Light Bulb and Other Cheap Deceivers
Satan's plan on every front is eternally the same: to…
God’s Mirror: “To Know as I am Known”
What if we could see ourselves-just for a moment-in God's…
Pass the Kleenex, Please: A 2-Step Health Recovery Program
This simple program will help you feel better no matter…
“Got Milk? Got Colds or Tummy Aches?”
Interesting, isn't it? Milk and dairy products, a staple of…
“Just The Facts, Ma’am, Just The Facts.”
Readers respond to the author's last article "Got Milk? Got…
Courage For a Cowardly Lion
If leftover Halloween candy and the beckoning holidays are playing…
“A Thanksgiving Reservoir of Faith and Health”
With Thanksgiving and the launch of "the holidays" just ten…
“She Hath Done What She Could”
Allen finds a mantra for healthy living in-of all places-a…
“These are my Days …”
The appetizing, delicious, empty-calorie foods weren't available 100 years ago,…
The Message of the Daffodils
Spring is nearly here! Today's story and the re-awakening earth…
The Words of the Prophets on Having a Healthy Body
Here are inspired words from the Prophets that will inspire…
A Labor to Perform Whilst in this Tabernacle of Clay
The best health of any time in history is available…
Mealtime Magic II, Love Laughter and Leftovers
Five family friendly strategies for healthy dinners and a to-die-for…
Mealtime Magic: 5 Simple Tips for Meaningful Meals
Do your family meals need some perking up? Make 2012…
King Benjamin’s Inspiration For 10 Easy Ways to Avoid Holiday Overeating and Weight Gain
You wouldn't suppose that King Benjamin offered some insight into…
As a Little Child: The Best Trick for a Healthy Halloween
It is so easy to let Holiday treats determine our…
Plain and Precious Truths: Healthy Living Book of Mormon Style
What you discover when you take the Book of Mormon…
Weight Loss Made Easy9-11 – A Call For Personal Change
The events of 9-11 inspire a host of feeling and…
A Soda Free Summer: Beat the Heat with Summertime Coolers
Hot? Thirsty? Get out the ice! In the middle of…
Walking with a Clear Conscience Before God this Day
A Church Family, who survived the Joplin, Missouri tornado, provides…
Meet Two Exceptional Returned Missionaries Who Came Home at Least 50 Lbs. Thinner
Meet Two Exceptional Returned Missionaries who got home just in…
Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? Part II: Conspiring Men
Do sugar, fat and salted goodies dictate your thoughts and…
Establishing Authentic Self-Confidence through Our Savior
Do you find yourself comparing yourself to others? Here's a…
10 Top Health and Well-being Finds in 2010
Make 2011 a bit of heaven with these excellent sources…
It’s Not Impossible to Lose Weight in December
Here are three holiday weight loss strategies that really work!
The Family Dinner: Nourishment and Strength for Our Bodies and Spirits
Family dinner can derail a day of otherwise healthy eating.…
Creative Ways to Pass On Unwanted Halloween Candy
Practical, family-friendly solutions for getting rid of candy and a…
The Do-Something Approach to Weight Loss
Where weight loss is concerned, even taking one small step…
Six Months to Better Health: The Words of the Prophets Provide God’s Blueprint For Better Health
Where will you be when we gather again for General…
Practical Hints from the Parable of the Peach Tree
Some practical hints--from fighting acne to a very cool anti-aging…
Your Own Ten Commandments
Though Charlton Heston may not personally deliver carved tables of…
