There are people who seem unflappable in chaotic and high-pressure moments: the unrealistic deadline, the hair-pin coastal drive, the medical emergency. And then there are the rest of us. A number of factors can influence our tendency to freak out during intense situations — including a genetic predisposition to anxiety. But it’s also likely due ...

What you eat literally controls almost every function of your body and mind. Food connects us to one another and to our bodies. Food can reinvigorate our health, bring families together, restore vibrant communities, improve the economy and the environment, reduce pollution, and help our kids get better grades and avoid eating disorders, obesity, and ...

We’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. —Hebrews 12:1-2 MSG Five times, the Bible compares becoming like Jesus to running a race. You’re running this race right now, and ...

If you’ve been around the natural health world very long, you’ve probably heard of a condition known as leaky gut syndrome. It sounds pretty gross, but it’s an important enough problem to consider. There are several leaky gut symptoms to be aware of, which is particularly important since leaky gut is associated with dozens of ...

Why would you ever complain, O Jacob…saying, “God has lost track of me. He doesn’t care what happens to me”? . . . God doesn’t come and go. God lasts. He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause to catch his breath. And he knows everything, inside ...

The health and fitness industry is slowly becoming more and more predicated on instant gratifications. Every corner we turn, it’s a rapid transformation story, a get-fit-quick fad diet, or someone trying to convince us to drink a tea that will magically help us lose weight quicker. I’m a fitness professional, and I’ve noticed that it’s ...

Consider the last time you were faced with a significant change in your life: What did it feel like to be presented with that opportunity or challenge? How did you handle it in the first few days, weeks, even months? If it was a positive change, you probably felt some strange blend of excitement and ...

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. —1 John 4:12 If we want lasting change, we must fill our lives with love. Why? Because love can change the unchangeable. Love is the most powerful force in the universe, ...

Wellness is more than just eating right and exercising; it’s also much more than just feeling “okay.” Feeling well means feeling whole, balanced, vibrant, and alive. And there are many moving pieces that we can tap into to feel empowered in our own wellness journey. The key focus areas that I always recommend my patients ...

My day job used to be my dream job. I was a reporter for an acclaimed national newspaper in Washington, D.C., making a difference in people’s lives and touching readers all over the world. My day started at 4:30 a.m. and often ended 14 hours later. For most of that time, I didn’t budge from ...