Tag: Mental Health

This Christian Principle Is Essential For Your Health

Posted on by thechristiantechnerd

I have witnessed something sad lately.

People around the world have started to take their health for granted.

They don’t take the necessary steps to care for themselves.

This became painfully clear in a recent study by OnePoll.

They found out that most of the millennials they asked lacked knowledge about nonmelanoma skin cancer and proper sun protection.

And almost half of the participants said they didn’t even use sunscreen on their legs and back.

The modern youth doesn’t seem to care about sun radiation.

But this goes beyond that

People have overlooked the fact that sound physical well-being is essential for nurturing a thriving mind.

As Christians, we understand that every step we take, no matter how small, matters in the eyes of God.

This belief extends to the choices we make about our health.

Simple, daily decisions, like applying sunscreen, getting enough sleep, or eating a nutritious meal, contribute to overall physical well-being.

When we consistently take these small steps, we honor the physical vessels that God has given us.

We understand that they are blessings that must be cherished.

And we set an example for the modern youth by taking care of ourselves.

Our faith teaches us that we should not become complacent in any aspect of our existence, including our health.

God has given us every tool we need to live in good health and happiness.

And it is our responsibility, our duty to respect that.

In light of this, I encourage you to reflect on the small steps you take each day to care for your health.

How can you honor God through these choices?

Are there areas in which you can make improvements?

Remember, even the smallest of adjustments can have a lasting impact on our well-being.

May we always strive to live in a manner that satisfies God, recognizing that every little thing we do truly matters.

As we care for our health and the health of those around us, let us pray for wisdom, discernment, and the strength to make positive adjustments in our daily experiences.

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ guide us through our journey.

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Attending Your Local Church Is Good For Your Health (Especially If You Are Older)

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I just read a very interesting finding about defense veterans.

These guys almost always have post-traumatic stress and anxiety.

I can’t even imagine the things they have to live with.

But investigators from the University of South Australia tried something to lift their spirits.

They assigned them an emotional support dog.

And the results were incredible.

More than half of the participants saw a significant improvement in mood and mental health.

Associate Professor Van Hooff even said that “For many veterans, an assistance dog gave them a sense of purpose and a reason to live.” 

I would expect that assistance dogs would support the veterans, but not to this extent.

The reason I am telling this to you is not to tell you how awesome dogs are.

(Although they are pretty awesome).

When I read studies like this, I try to think about what we can derive from them.

There is nothing magical about dogs that improves people’s health.

How could they support the veterans so much?

Behind the answer to that question lies a very important Christian principle.

Dogs are very good at keeping people company.

This is essential in old age.

There is a number of analyses out there, showing that people become increasingly lonely as they grow older.

They don’t meet so many people anymore.

They don’t have a lot of goals.

And they lack the strive they had when they were younger.

Loneliness is detrimental to people’s health.

That is why attending your local church is even more important as you grow older.

If you are a Christian, you know that the church provides a sense of community, belonging, and purpose.

It gives you the ability to meet and interact with people who have similar values and beliefs whenever you want to.

A lot of churches also provide a variety of activities and events, such as Scripture study groups, volunteer options, and social gatherings. 

This annihilates loneliness.

And it greatly boosts people’s mental and physical health.

Too many people nowadays are lonely and sad.

Christianity actively fights that every day and promotes emotional and spiritual well-being.

If you ever feel lonely, know that your local church can correct that.

We are always there for one another.

And we should encourage everyone, especially the elderly, to participate in church activities and promote a sense of purpose. 

God Bless

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God’s Answer To Anxiety

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An increasing number of people have been asking me about anxiety lately.

Anxiety has always been a concern.

But nowadays, more and more people feel like they can’t escape it.

They tell me it exhausts them.

And that it’s stopping them from doing the things they want.

Like socializing, driving, or simply living their day to day.

I don’t know what caused this uprise in anxiety.

Perhaps social media, inflation, or everything going on around college campuses with those protesters.

But I knew that if I searched for a way to support my fellow Christians, God would assist me with finding it.

I wanted to provide people with a natural way to eliminate anxiety. And keep it that way for years to come.

I initially thought about praying and meditation.

And while these things can be very helpful, most people in my Church were already doing these.

And despite their efforts, their anxiety wouldn’t go anywhere.

I couldn’t find anything and had almost given up on my search.

But on February 9, Stanford released a study about this very subject.

It was as if God had answered my prayers.

Researchers from Stanford tested something they referred to as “cyclic sighing.”

 Source: https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2023/02/09/cyclic-sighing-can-help-breathe-away-anxiety/?fbclid=IwAR0Ka-P1S2qNsPXhOlKzBrLRkrKaevtfqnDQfnWLaRVIqWSYOjQGlOYKwGc

Researchers from Stanford tested something they referred to as “cyclic sighing.”

The concept is very simple.

You take a deep breath through your nose.

Once you’ve fully filled your lungs, you pause for a moment. And then, you “sneak in” another smaller breath through your nose.

After that, you fully exhale the air through your mouth.

If you do that, you will quickly see that your heart beats slower, and you feel calmer.

Just one or two deep sighs are enough.

But if you suffer from anxiety, the scientists from Stanford recommend you do this for 5 minutes.

They actually had 111 healthy volunteers try this for a month.


And the results were incredible.

The participants felt happier and more peaceful.

That by itself should be enough to convince everyone to try this.

But the scientists also measured people’s heartbeat, as well as how quickly they breathed, which are signs of high anxiety.

And they found that the participants’ heartbeat and breathing were slower.

So Stanford had undeniable evidence that cyclic sighing works.

It’s more beneficial than meditation.

And you can do it quicker.

Isn’t that awesome?

If you know someone who has a lot of anxiety, why don’t you forward this post to them?

You will be doing them a massive favor.