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Stop! Look! What's Beneath the Surface That's Good For You?

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  There’s something about a quiet kitchen at night. A pot steaming gently on the stove. The smell of garlic rising. Ginger sliced thin. A ritual you can’t quite explain, but somehow it feels… right. Maybe you’ve started doing this too—going back to roots, literally. Teas made from lapacho bark. Onions soaking in honey. Cat’s claw steeped slow. It’s not about trends. It’s something deeper. Ancient. Like your body is remembering something your mind forgot. You begin to ask: Why do these things matter? Why now? No one ever tells you that the journey to health can feel spiritual. That caring for your body stirs up something in your soul. That brewing a tea can make you want to cry for no reason at all. But maybe there is a reason. Because as you stir, you start feeling a question rise— what am I really trying to heal? You start to see the small choices—drinking ginger instead of soda, choosing rest over rushing—as more than self-care. You wonder if they’re whispers. Invitations. Maybe...

Herbal Weapons and Supplements Against Viral Infections

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As we approach the end of summer and the beginning of fall and the colder months ahead, there are certain steps we can take to prevent or help diminish the severity and duration of viral infections. Here are some recommendations. Herbal Weapons Ginger : It removes congestion, relieves headaches, soothes sore throat, and decreases inflammation. Cayenne: It stimulates and warm the body and helps reduce fever. Golden Seal: It destroys germs, and it is a strong herbal antibiotic. Licorice: It removes excess fluid from the lungs, relieves coughing, sore throat, and helps supply energy. Cat’s Claw: Strengthens the immune system and inhibits viral replication, reduces viral load by 90%, and it significantly reduces cell damage. Other Helpful Supplements and Foods Vitamin A : Good for the health of the lining of the throat and nose. Vitamin C: Strengthens the immune system and fights infections. Vitamin D: Plays a significant role in immune function. It is an immunomodulator, meaning it ...

How to Find Hope When You’ve Tried Everything Else

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  You know the feeling. That quiet undercurrent that surfaces when the noise settles. In the scroll. In the silence between episodes. In the moment you lie in bed and wonder, Is this it? It’s not always heavy. Sometimes it’s just a subtle restlessness. A sense that something's missing. Not wrong, exactly. Just… unfinished. Like a sentence that ends in a comma. Like a room that’s still waiting to be furnished. You’ve done things right. You've checked the boxes, chased the goals, stayed connected. And yet—there it is. That ache. Quiet, but persistent. What if that feeling isn’t weakness? What if it’s not burnout, not failure—not even a mental health red flag—but something more? We’re living in a world bursting with information, expression, innovation. And still—something’s off. Depression has tripled since 2020. Anxiety is everywhere. Suicide still haunts too many lives. Therapists are overwhelmed. Hope feels like it’s in short supply. But maybe that ache isn't just a symptom...

Who Do You Trust In Time of Need?

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When times are difficult, generosity often feels like the last thing we can afford. Yet, Scripture reminds us that it is in seasons of need that the beauty of giving shines brightest. The widow who gave her two small coins (Mark 12:41–44) had little, but her faith made her gift immeasurable. Jesus honored her offering because it reflected trust in God’s provision rather than reliance on earthly security. Generosity isn’t only about money—it’s about sharing our time, our prayers, our encouragement, and our presence with those who are struggling. In Galatians 6:2 we’re told to “carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” When we open our hands and hearts, we reflect the character of Christ, who gave Himself fully for us. During times of crisis, fear can tempt us to hoard or retreat. But generosity reminds us that our hope isn’t in our resources—it’s in God. Acts 2 describes the early church as believers who shared everything, ensuring that “there we...

When Sweet Turns Sour In Your Heart, Start Working Out!!!

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  When Sweet Turns Sour The other day I grabbed a piece of fruit that looked like an Instagram ad—bright, glossy, perfect. One bite in… bitter. Not just “meh,” but the kind that makes you want to spit it out and never touch that fruit again. We do that with people, don’t we? One bad mood, one awkward comment, one poor choice—and we mentally write them off. Bitter equals bad. Case closed. But here’s the twist: fruit ripens. People do too. Sometimes sweetness just takes a little time. The Workout You Didn’t Expect Living healthy isn’t just about sweating it out at the gym. It’s the whole package—moving your body, resting so it can recover, and fueling it with food that helps you thrive. Miss one part and your progress slows down. Love works the same way. It’s not some magic vibe that shows up when conditions are perfect—it’s a practice. A muscle. Every time you flex patience, it grows. Every time you pause instead of snapping, it recovers. Every time you feed someone encouragement in...