In 2004, two girls filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s, claiming that its food had made them obese. Had it really? Curious to answer this question, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock decided to explore the effects of a fast-food diet. The study’s subject? Himself! For 30 days, Spurlock committed to eating only at McDonald’s, and whenever offered, he had to supersize his […]
The scientific evidence is in! Human beings need contact with nature for optimal physical and psychological health. Researcher Ming Kuo of the University of Illinois puts it this way: “Time spent in and around tree-lined streets, gardens, parks, and forested and agricultural lands is consistently linked to objective, long-term health outcomes. The less green a […]
It’s been another long day at work, and you can’t wait to get home and relax. You finally settle down in your comfy chair by the TV with a soda and a bag of chips. The bag is empty long before the television show is over, and you eventually stumble off to bed with a […]
What are sprouts anyway? In a nutshell, they are regular seeds (like the ones people plant in their gardens) that have just started to grow. After being either soaked in water for a few hours or simply misted with water, the seed starts to germinate. In a short time, a tiny root pops out. That […]
Rebekah—a young wife with children—was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and was given only six months to live. Can you imagine a young mother receiving such a diagnosis? The news created a lot of fear and uncertainty for Rebekah and her family. Rebekah was encouraged to give a residential lifestyle intervention program a try. She […]
If I were to offer you an all-natural supplement that helps to prevent undesirable clotting, improves your antibody function and mental processing, increases endurance, reduces skin wrinkling, and perks up every cell in your body, how much would you be willing to pay for it? “Well,” you might say, “before I spend any money, what […]
Contagious—this word might best describe the new viruses that have surfaced in the past couple of decades. Think SARS, the H1N1 swine flu, Ebola, and COVID-19, to name a few. In the case of COVID-19, the exceptionally long 14-day incubation period and ease of transmission have left many worried about contracting this sickness. With the onslaught of […]
Want to get those 20 pounds off? Going on a diet seems like the most obvious solution. After all, weight loss diets offer hope, a “cure.” They are something you can just “power through” and get results. So, why not a diet? First, many diets aren’t healthy. It has been said that your goal is […]
Did you know we spend approximately one-third of our lives asleep? Yet few of us realize the vital importance of sleep for our health—both physical and mental. According to an Irish proverb, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.”1
Melatonin: The Sleep Hormone
Our bodies function by […]
I’m a lover of the great outdoors. Raised in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, I grew up looking out on jagged peaks and evergreen forests. Over the years, I’ve come to deeply enjoy hiking and backpacking, which open incredible opportunities for exploring these enchanting wilderness areas. Along with my appreciation of God’s creation […]