Good Sabbath Church Family, This is the season for pumpkins, yams, and sweet potatoes. How do these benefit our health? All three are excellent foods, but if we had to rank them nutritionally here is some info I gathered: Sweet Potatoes - Highest in beta-carotene and vitamin A. They also have Vitamin C potassium and fiber. Pumpkin - Very low in calories and packed with antioxidants that help protect cells from damage. Pumpkins are especially rich in beta-carotene, which your

Good Sabbath Church Family, Have you noticed that it finally feels like October. Did you know that even the change of seasons have spiritual benefits that can bring hope and joy to our mental health. "Let him behold the glorious scenes painted by the great Master Artist upon the shifting canvas of the heavens, let him become acquainted with the wonders of earth and sea, let him watch the unfolding mysteries of the changing seasons, and, in all His works, learn of the Creator

Good Church Family, Can sharing and helping others improve your health? Most defiantly! Here are some of the benefits. 1. Supports Health People who regularly volunteer or help others often experience lower blood pressure and improved cardiovascular health, partly because helping reduce stress and promotes positive emotions. 2. Enhances Mental Well-Being Sharing and connecting with others can: Reduce loneliness and isolation, increase feelings of belonging, improve self-estee

Good Sabbath, Church Family, Have you ever been asked why Seventh Day Adventist promote a meatless diet and claim to have a health message? I have been asked questions about our beliefs myself. I searched for a way to present a good understanding to others, and found myself reading of the health message in a way that represents God’s personal love for His people. The Seventh-day Adventist health message is based on our belief that God cares about the physical, mental and spir

Fast Dopamine vs. Slow Dopamine Dopamine-scrolling is the habit of scrolling on a screen in pursuit of stimulating, entertaining content. Dopamine is a powerful hormone that makes you want more and more of something-in this case, it makes you keep scrolling, even if it is not pleasurable. Dopamine is a chemical neurotransmitter sent by the brain to the body for rewards and motivations, also known as the "feel-good" hormone. Fast dopamine provides instant, high-intensity rewar

A Look at Screen Life Many Americans spend more time on screens than they do sleeping, and the mental, social, and physical impact is significant. 95% of adults regularly use screens. 88% rely on technology for essential tasks and approximately 50% of adults would like to reduce their daily screen time. Screen time reaches all ages, for this piece we will start with age 2 and up to over age 29, 7+ hours are spent on it. On average, people will check their phones 186 times per

Health Ministry: Stop Scrolling and Start Living Most humans live about 80 years. Most of that time is spent working 13 years, sleeping 28 years, trying to fall asleep 7 years, cooking and eating 6 years, and driving or sitting in traffic 5 years. You would think with the approximate 15 years left we would value our time with God and each other; however according to research many of us spend it staring at a screen. We could be creating, learning, building, exploring, be activ

A New Season for Our Health Scripture: 3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." As summer gives way to fall, we are reminded that change is a natural part of God's design. And just as nature moves into a new season, we have an opportunity to move into a new seaon with our health. Summer may have been a season of travel, celebrations, vacations, cookouts, late nights, and perhaps a few more treats tha

Blessed Sabbath, Church Family, Today I was thinking about how good it is to laugh with friends or loved ones. We hear that laughter is good for the soul. And if that’s true, we can be sure there are health benefits from having a full good-hearted laugh. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins. These are the body's natural feel-goo

Good Sabbath to you Church, In these times our appetite is used against us for large industries to keep people addicted to food that has no nutritional value. Their tactics have become more and more bold as they specifically target children with junk food and snacks. And because the tastes and the combination of the foods such as fat and salt or processed sugary foods are so delightful people ignore what they might be doing to their bodies over time. When it comes to our chil

Good Sabbath Brothers and Sisters, There is nothing like a nice, relaxing bath. It really sooths the body and makes you feel rested. Did you know that Sister White spoke of the benefits of bathing? Below are the extraordinary health benefits of a simple bath. Effects of the Bath Whether a person is sick or well, respiration is more free and easy if bathing is practiced. By it the muscles become more flexible, the body and mind are alike invigorated, the intellect is made brig

Good Sabbath Church, Ever noticed that when you feel especially happy, your face flushes or your heart races? This is because of the effect on your circulatory system. Butterflies in your stomach, your facial expressions, even changes in your finger temperature... all of these can depend on your emotions. The effects on the circulatory system can present in different ways physically. Your circulatory system consists of your heart, veins, blood vessels, blood, and lymph. Joy i

Good Sabbath Church, It can be such a difficult time to be stressed out about challenging situations. Syres affects our health in many ways. Stress can increase your heart rate, putting you at risk for heart problems. It can lower your immune system, disturb your mental and emotional health or even your digestive system. Faith has been scientifically proven to relieve stress. Your relationship with God has probably shown this to be true at different times. Prayer and reflecti

Good Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Galations 5:22-24, "But the fruit of th Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." "Christ knew that in order to successfully carry forward the plan of salvation He must commence the work of redeeming man just where the ruin began. Adam feel by the indulge

Good Sabbath Church! How are you sleeping? Good sleep is essential for our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Ellen G. White's writings contain valuable information about sleep. (See below). Sleep restores the nervous system. She wrote that "sleep is the best restorer of the nervous system". Early sleep is more restorative. She stated that "one hour of sleep before midnight is worth two after it" and that "two hours' good sleep before twelve o'clock is worth more tha

Blessings Church Family, It is good for our health to be joyful. Being joyful is a choice. If we choose to live each day in the hope and faith in Christ, we are choosing to live in His joy which will also bring Happiness. But what happens to our body when we are Joyful? We feel joy in our bodies because of the release of dopamine and serotonin, two types of neurotransmitters in the brain. Both of these chemicals are heavily associated with happiness. So, when something hap

Good Sabbath Church Family, Are you getting enough sleep? Did you know the following about your sleep time? Sleep is a divine necessity, not optional: "Many people take sleep for granted, but getting a good night's rest should always be prioritized. While you're asleep, your brain works hard to clear mental clutter, regulate your hormones, and restore your energy levels. Additionally, quality sleep strengthens your immune system, sharpens focus, and helps you feel more confid

Good Sabbath to you all! This week I was looking at the benefits of watermelon and I was astounded at how good they are for us. Every time I read about a fruit of vegetable that is full of good things. I think of creation and how God created the garden and called it good. What a gesture of love to pack our food with much needed nutrients. “Scientists have taken notice of watermelon's high lycopene levels — about 15 to 20 milligrams per 2-cup serving, according to the National

Blessed Sabbath Church, “Why do older people who regularly attend religious services appear to live longer and have better health? Is it something about the type of people they are? Or is it something related to their visits to churches or synagogues -- perhaps increased contact with other people? A growing body of research is beginning to define the complex connections between religious and spiritual beliefs and practices and an individual's physical and psychological health

Good Sabbath Church, “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.” 1 Corinthians 9:24,25 Here the good results of self-control and temperate habits are set forth. The various games instituted among the ancient Greeks in honor of their gods, are presented before us by the a