Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but Americans are dealing with increasing and in many cases untenable levels of stress. Left unchecked, stress can have severe physical and emotional consequences. Check out this website that offers both a quiz to help you learn more about your stressors, ways to manage them, and a host […]
Yoga is an ancient mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation. This article from the Mayo Clinic says that yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate. Moreover, it helps improve flexibility in muscles and joints and can reduce risk for many chronic ailments. And […]
While silence may not be everyone’s choice for a spiritual and/or health practice, artist and writer Mirka Knaster explains how a quiet spirituality has nurtured her soul and provided healing. Check out her simple suggestions for trying a practice of silence. (Photo: Leland Francisco, Creative Commons)
Stop feeling guilty about those little afternoon catnaps! Four out of five experts agree in this article that taking a short nap is good for overall health and well-being. The key is to keep the duration to 30 minutes or so and not let a nap make up for a lack of quality nighttime slumber. […]
Whether you are fasting for spiritual reasons this Lent or trying intermittent fasting to lose weight, there are evidence-based benefits to your health. So as long as your doctor has given you the OK, you can try fasting for spiritual and mental health. From healthline.com. (Photo: Bark, Creative Commons )
Lent is the season we “give up” things in order to test our willpower and help us grow spiritually stronger. This year consider giving up habits and foods that really aren’t good for body, mind or soul. See what a difference the 40-day “fast” makes in your life! From healthfitnessrevolution.com. (Photo: Salim Virji, Creative Commons)
Drug overdose is now the top killer of people under 50, as the opioid crisis continues unabated. To empower churches to respond, the US Department of Health and Human Services has put together a web-based “Opioid Epidemic Practical Toolkit,” with lots of good ideas and helpful links. (Photo: Cat Branchman, Creative Commons)
Make a list of taboo topics in church, and after money (of course) mental illness is pretty close to the top, says Ed Stetzer, executive director of the Billy Graham Center. Thankfully, things are changing, but there’s a long way to go. Stetzer discusses how to encourage healthy conversation in your church. (Photo: Bottled Void, […]
‘Detox’ is all the rage in the world of physical health, and it’s a great idea to remove toxic substances from your body. But what can you do about those toxic ideas and thoughts that have been poisoning your soul for years and years? Craig Groeschel, author of Soul Detox (Zondervan, 2012) shares some great […]
Yes! A recent study concluded that practicing gratitude does indeed have a direct effect upon one’s eating habits and making healthier dietary choices. Read more about the study and its conclusions to be a better (and more grateful) steward of your health. (Photo: Marco Verch, Creative Commons)
