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Vitamin D and Shorter Days: Staying Energized in the Darker Months
As the days grow shorter and sunlight fades, many of us feel our energy, motivation, and mood dip. In this deeply insightful article, we explore how God’s design for light and creation affects our physical and spiritual well-being—and why vitamin D plays such a vital role in sustaining both. Discover the powerful connection between sunlight, mood, and immunity, and learn practical, biblical ways to stay joyful, strong, and energized through the darker months.
How Gratitude and Mindset Boost Leadership and Resilience
We often think of leadership as a strategy, talent, or set of specific skills. But one of the most powerful levers of effective leadership is the internal world—including your mindset, gratitude, and how you speak to yourself.
6 Nutrition Myths that Experts Wish Would Go Away
For years, we’ve trusted food labels and “expert” advice—yet chronic disease and obesity continue to rise. This article uncovers six common nutrition myths, revealing what science and biblical wisdom say about which foods truly harm or heal your body.
How to Boost Your Immune System Before Flu Season Hits
As the weather cools and flu season approaches, strengthening your immune system with nourishing foods, key nutrients, and balanced daily rhythms can help your body stay resilient all winter long. Learn how to support your health from the inside out and naturally fortify your defenses before viruses begin to circulate.
Controlling Dopamine for Motivation, Focus, and Satisfaction
It’s one of the most talked-about, yet misunderstood, neurochemicals in the body. Many describe dopamine as the “pleasure molecule,” but that’s only part of the story. In this article, we explore what dopamine is, why modern life can hijack it, how biblical and ancestral rhythms of life naturally balance it, and how you can leverage dopamine in healthy ways to drive, focus, and achieve gratification.
Alcohol and Its Effects on Body, Brain, and Health
I’ve hardly drunk any alcohol in my entire life, and I don't plan to change that. I'll share what science and scripture tell us about alcohol—including why it’s not harmless despite what the media has sometimes led us to believe, the reasons it's not necessary and often a net negative for your health, and what you can do instead to increase your antioxidant intake, relax more easily, and rest more deeply.
"Sleepmaxxing" Tips: 9 Hacks for Better Sleep That Actually Work
The internet is full of gimmicky “sleep hacks,” but most don’t hold up in real life. In this article, I discuss the ones that are worth trying for more energy, sharper focus, better moods, and a body that’s ready to thrive.
Modern Life Could Be Killing You (And What to Do About It)
We live in the most technologically advanced age in history, one designed for convenience and instant gratification—but is it making us sick?
Fasting: One of the Oldest Health Practices in Human History
Fasting might be considered a trendy “biohack” that can help burn fat, boost energy, and activate cellular repair, but it's far from a new concept. In fact, fasting is one of the oldest health practices in human history, deeply rooted in Scripture, and woven into the rhythm of biblical life.
Should You Detox from Sugar or Social Media First?
Fasting, cleansing, detoxing—all of these practices are ancient traditions found in nearly every faith and culture, including the Bible. But in today’s world, where both our bodies and minds are constantly bombarded with junk, it raises the question: What’s actually more toxic right now—sugar or social media?

