Dr Josh Axe
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Healthy Faith, Healthy Body
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5:32Now PlayingFaith plays a large role in many people’s lives, but did you know that your health depends on it? Having something bigger than yourself to believe in can take much of the stress of life away and allow you to live your life to the fullest.
Health is the well-being of body, mind and spirit.
Statistics
-About 80% of people claim to be emotionally stressed.
-The #1 selling drugs on the market today are antidepressant medications, which contain harmful side effects.
-A study from the Blue Zones Project showed that the #1 longest living group of people in America are 7th Day Adventists. They claim their longevity comes from, in part, having a strong faith base and a strong community of people.
-Being part of a community and church is very important for health.
How Faith Promotes Health
1. Faith relieves anxiety.
-Matthew 6:25-34
-“For this reason I say to you, ‘Do not be anxious about your life, what you eat, what you will drink, or for what you will put in your body …' ”
-Psalms 23
2. Faith gives us a better outlook on life.
-We have a community of people around us.
-God supports and leads us.
-We are stewards, working for God’s glory.
3. Practicing a Sabbath (day of rest) benefits health.
-God made the 7th day holy, as a day of rest.
-Sabbath: to be refreshed
-Action Steps:
1. Take one day (Saturday or Sunday) to rest and not work.
2. Write down things that refresh you and bring you joy and incorporate those into your day.
Have a blessed week!
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*This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe, and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
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