Too many chronic ailments have been pronounced “incurable.” Here’s how some forward-thinking practitioners are resolving such conditions — and transforming their patients’ lives. Many progressive practitioners take a systems-based approach, exploring how their patients’ environment and lifestyle factors interact with their unique physiology. While treatment plans are highly individualized, here are some powerful tips that ...

Pastor Rick teaches us not to seek the good life, but the better life.  Eight years ago, I thought I was living the good life.  I was happily married (and still am) with two great kids and a good career.  Life was pretty good.  There was one big problem, though.  At close to 300 pounds, ...

“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 (NIV) The Bible says in 1 John 4:19, “We love because [God] first loved us” (NIV). God is always first in everything. He takes the initiative. The only reason you can love God or anybody else is because God first loved you. And he showed that love by sending Jesus ...

“Keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.” Proverbs 3:1-2 (NIV) If I had a pill that could promise to add years to your life, you’d probably pay a lot of money for it. But what if I told you, as a Christian, you already ...

“By faith we have been made acceptable to God. And now, because of our Lord Jesus Christ, we live at peace with God.” Romans 5:1 (CEV) If you’re like most of us, you could use a second chance to get healthy this new year. A December 2012 Journal of Clinical Psychology report says the number one New Year’s resolution ...

Getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night is absolutely essential for maintaining your mental edge, losing weight, and keeping depression at bay.  But if you suffer from anxiety, good sleep may be little more than an elusive dream. Try these 10 tips for calming your mind and drifting off to sleep gracefully.  Bear ...

When your progress wavers, pay attention. What causes setbacks with your food or fitness? Is it when you get too busy? Is it when you don’t get enough sleep? Notice patterns, cycles, and reactions—not to make yourself feel guilty, but so you have valuable information from which to make healthier decisions in the future. We ...

The brain is the organ of learning, loving, and behaving for every member of a family, school, church or business. When the brains in a family or organization work right, the family or organization tends to be positive and effective. When the brain of one or more family or organization members is troubled, the family ...

If the thought of hosting Thanksgiving stresses you out (or scares you to death), use these tips built from my years of experience and catering parties to help you pull build your Thanksgiving game plan. It’s all about planning and organization. It’s also a mindset thing. Take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy it. It’s easier when ...

Why do you spend your money on junk food, your hard-earned cash on cotton candy? Listen to me, listen well: Eat only the best, fill yourself with only the finest. Pay attention, come close now, listen carefully to my life-giving, life-nourishing words. Isaiah 55:2-3 MSG We know the health benefits of eating real food grown ...