An Interview with Brenda Stockdale – Breathing Correctly
Is breathing as natural as walking? One would think so, but it is not. Many of us do not breathe correctly, says Brenda Stockdale. Listen to this interview and find out why we would we need to relearn and practice daily how to breathe correctly. Stockdale is the Director of Mind-Body Medicine at Radiotherapy Cancer […]
Whew
It is in Him I breathe; I move and have my being. I’m sitting at my desk, all day it seems. My morning began insanely early. I do a body check: upper body is slightly slouched, and I realize I’m holding in my breath; the air is stuck in my chest. I practice my deep […]
Green Mint Smoothie
Green Mint Smoothie -Makes 24 ounces (place all ingredients in a blender until well blended) 2 cups of Chopped Green Kale ½ Banana1 Kiwi – peeled1 Cored Green Apple with skin½ cup Organic Apple Juice6-8 fresh Mint Leaves½ cup of Filtered Water1 cup of ice
Zimbabwe
LiveLiving: What was your mission work like in Zimbabwe? Our trip to Zimbabwe was originally intended to be an exploratory trip but it quickly turned into a very busy ministry trip. We ministered at 3 churches, a homeless ministry and to 4 different groups of children (mostly orphans). It is estimated that 40% of children […]
10 Plants you Need in your Home
Planet Earth has been intricately designed by God for every living creature to function harmoniously within delicate interconnected ecosystems. Every plant, animal, bacteria, or fungi performs important functions central to maintaining life on our planet. Plants, in particular, help us breathe and purify the air. Plants Help Us Breathe by Providing Oxygen Through the process […]
Making Space
“The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” (Job 33:4) I am in the middle of a Lenten fast. In the middle of what must be the longest March…EVER. Right now, it feels like I’m sitting against a wall, and sin is right next to me, completely violating […]
Food Allergies: Do You Have a Leaky Gut?
Tis the season to be snorty. This is the time of the year that many of us are suffering from airborne allergies. Allergies are defined as abnormally high sensitivities to certain substances, such as pollens, foods, or micro-organisms. Food allergies, like environmental allergies, are also caused by a disturbed environment. However, this environment is in […]
Smoke Free and Singing His Praises
I was a twenty-three year old truck-stop waitress and had been smoking for ten years. Newly married with a baby at home, it was time for me to get a job, and I was thrust into a world where most of my customers as well as the wait staff smoked. We’d take our orders, put […]
Breath of Springtime–Peppermint Essential Oil
Ahhh .SPRING TIME!!! Throw open the windows, throw on the shorts, and breathe in the warm, fresh air!! It’s by far, my favorite time of year! But before I ever go shopping for new shorts, tank tops, or swimsuits, I make sure I have on hand a whole season’s supply of peppermint oil! As yummy as […]
Healing Properties of Mint
Two summers ago, I planted peppermint in my herb garden so that I could have fresh mint to add to my iced and hot tea. Although most herbs are annuals and have to replanted each year, mint is the exception to that rule. I quickly learned that mint was a hardy and invasive perennial that […]
