Health

Whatever your mental health battle, know that your mental health matters to God. Just as an earthly father would want to help his child, the Father wants to help us in our struggles. 

You're exhausted all the time, and you know that's not right.  Your doctor says it's all in your head, but you know there's a possible medical reason for how you feel.
If you are suffering from fatigue, or a list of symptoms that won’t go away, odds are extremely good that one of these five causes is the true culprit.

A surgery was about to be canceled because a man's blood pressure was too high to give him anesthesia. But rather than give up, Dr. Michael Haglund, one of the top cervical surgeons in the country, prayed.

What happened next saved a life AND a soul....!

We live in a restless world.  We’ve allowed our schedules to fill to the point that we suffer mentally, physically, and spiritually.

In stark contrast, God calls us to rest.  Even more than that, rest glorifies Him!  Find out the where, how, and why of resting...

The holiday season’s air is thick with New Year's resolutions; well intended, but far more likely to fail than succeed. So let’s re-frame those good intentions and agree that any time of year is a great time to make changes that improve your health and life.

Another cough and cold season calls for healthy preparation.  Reduce the chances you’ll contract a serious illness this cold season by following these preventive steps and self-care measures. 

We've all heard a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and veggies can deliver important vitamins and nutrients for better health; but many of your favorite foods can actually help support your immune system, too.

Fall is notorious for comfort foods like pumpkin spice lattes and game day nachos. Combine these tempting seasonal staples with darker, shorter days and it can be hard to maintain an active mindset. Despite the enticement to indulge, you can keep your active lifestyle going or even kick off a new fitness regime with these tips.

Many people aren’t getting enough sleep, resulting in damage to their health that then damages their relationships with family members.  If you’re not getting the sleep you need, your body, mind, and spirit can all suffer as a result, making it difficult to sustain healthy family relationships.

So get the sleep your family needs. Here’s how...

It is sadly true that the older you get, the easier it is to gain weight unintentionally—and the harder it is to lose that weight.  But here’s the good news: It’s still possible to lose weight and keep it off at any age.

Here's how...

While ADD/ADHD can be challenging, there are plenty of strategies you can use to lessen its impact and help you lead a more focused, less stressful, fuller life.

You may not need drugs like Adderall, either.

As a chocoholic, I’ve often reveled in the knowledge that dark chocolate is considered a healthy treat—and even a “super food.”  Sadly, it turns out that chocolate really isn’t as healthy as we’ve been led to believe.

So what ARE the benefits of chocolate?  What are we chocoholics to do?

With summer temperatures soaring as they are, it's important to know the typical symptoms of heat stroke. Knowing both the indications and treatments for heat stroke can be a life-saver!

Did you know there are updates to asthma management guidelines that can help you make informed decisions about your treatment?  Especially if you're concerned about COVID-19's effect on asthma, you need to read this information.

Believe it or not, lack of adequate sleep can manifest in all sorts of maladies—from a weakened immune system to an increased risk of cancer.

But today, I want to talk about one risk in particular - weight gain!

Tossing and turning. Watching the clock tick minute by minute. This is what it is like for tens of millions of sleepless Americans every night. But it doesn’t have to be like this. If you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep, it is possible get a great night’s sleep—without the aid of medication!

Does it seem like no matter what you do to lose weight, the scale just won’t budge? Year after year, the battle continues, with resolutions made and resolutions broken. And according to the latest statistics, 7 out of 10 of us are in this wretched battle.

So, the big question some of us may be asking is, Why won't God let me lose weight?

If your child is eating healthy, that goes a long way toward maintaining a healthy weight, increasing energy levels and improving moods while also reducing risk of health problems.  

Set your children on a path to making lifelong nutritious choices with these delicious recipe ideas!

Reset your kids' eating habits to focus on making healthier choices. Check out these low-sugar ideas for meal and snack times to help control the amount of added sugar you and your family consume.

Are spring allergies driving you crazy?  Not only are trees, pollen, mold spores, dust and dander all exploding, but changes in barometric pressure and weather patterns bouncing up and down, make spring one big pain – literally.

Here are some steps to take this spring to ease the impact of sinus and allergy problems and focus on your overall wellness.