Our Life's Charge
"You
shall love the Lord God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all
your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it,
you shall love your neighbor as yourself"
Matt 22:37-39
Matt 22:37-39
Think seriously
for just a moment about what is being required of you during this time on earth!
From experience I can say it is really difficult to love God with everything in your
being when your body is toxic and tired, your mind is in a fog, your spirit is broken and it takes
everything you've got just to get up and function each day. You have little to no patience or tolerance when it comes to serving those around you, only anger and unforgiveness? How do you
love and serve your neighbor when you don't even love yourself?
After realizing I had been stuck in that place far too long, I turned to God in prayer, desperate for help and to-this-day He continues to answer my prayers! "Thank you, Lord!!"
"Do You Not Know That Your Bodies Are Temples of the Holy Spirit, Who Is In You, Whom You Have Received From God? You Are Not Your Own."
1 Cor 6:19
1 Cor 6:19
My Journey:
As a practical wife and mother of 6 kids, I began improving my overall physical health and happiness, and consequently that of my family, first by eliminating
preventable toxins in our household and personal care products after learning
the ramifications they presented to our own health and the health of our
environment. I was then led to modify
our nutritional habits from the standard American diet of processed foods to whole foods nutrition. Finally, we replaced our dependency on over-the-counter drugs and pharmaceuticals
with natural whole plant-based medicines. We did this by implementing new habits into our day to day lives, one ingredient at a time, one medication at a time, one month at a time, one step at a time!
Since eliminating these toxic products from our own home, changing
our nutritional habits to a wholefood's diet, and using whole natural plant-based medicines our
family has experienced numerous surprising health benefits. Most notably we
experienced relief from seasonal and pet allergies, acne and skin rashes,
digestive discomforts, nose bleeds, everyday aches and pains, stress, anxiety, and depressive moods. Using God's natural resources has also freed us from being
dependent on weight loss support groups, making poor choices
when we go out to eat, and costly medical bills!
My Purpose:
At this point in time, I do not have a mile-long list of credentials; there is no Ph.D., MD, RD, or any
other “D” after my name. However, what I do have is a brain and the God-given
ability to seek out knowledge along with a spirit-filled passion for God and healthy living. This blog is the central place where I share with you our family’s beliefs about living healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Beliefs that
are first and foremost based on the truth that the Holy Trinity is the primary physician of our body, mind, and soul, then supported by science and professional experience. It is
my heartfelt passion to share this information with others so it hopefully does
not take you as long as it took me to make informed decisions for
what is most beneficial for yourself and your families based on their individual needs
and goals.
My Prayer:
My Prayer:
God is the architect of the human body, as well as of the soul (CCC 362-366). Therefore, He is the sole designer and authority on human form and function. As stewards of these amazing gifts, we must each strive to care for both our body and our soul. “Therefore glorify God in your body.” (1 Cor. 6: 20b)
I pray in Jesus' name that you reach out and receive the fullness of God’s blessings for your abundant health and wellness and make wiser choices for your health today and in the future!
"Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God." 2 Cor. 7:1
