No Big Mac Hamburgers In Heaven post is my desire to inform society about what is best for us to eat in regard to your health. Did you know animal protein causes inflammation in your body?

The reason I posted a photo of this cattle truck in this article is I see and hear these types of trucks often here in Southern Chile. The region has a huge cattle industry and many people make their living raising cattle for the meat industry.

The smell of fresh cow manure is very strong when you get near one of these cattle trucks as the cows are crammed in and the sudden trauma probably causes them to lose their cow chips or cow manure. In January I saw a huge bull cow with his eyes in the back of one of these trucks and the cow was banging his legs on the steel frame of the truck and made quite a noise as the truck rolled on towards the slaughterhouse.

A long time friend of mine told me he has a brother that is an Inspector at a slaughterhouse in the USA. The inspector is a vegetarian and says that if the public were to walk through a slaughterhouse, many would become vegetarians.

No Big Mac Hamburgers In Heaven

You have the God given right to chose what you want to eat. If you are concerned about your health, I invite you to read on as God called me to create this article and publish it.

From probably 1961 until 2000, I ate hamburgers, red meat and pork. In the southern part of the USA where I grew up, it was common to have some kind of meat at every meal.

I remember when the McDonalds fast food hamburger restaurant opened near our home in Madison, Tennessee.  At the time, I thought it was a real treat to go and get a burger with french fries. The convenience of fast food changed the way most Americans ate.

Original Diet In the Bible

You may not be aware but the Bible has many health principles. For the purpose of this article, I will stick to the one focused on what God calls clean foods. The original diet God gave is found in Genesis 1:29.

Genesis 1:29

“God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.”

After sin entered the World in Genesis 3, God sent the Worldwide Flood shortly after He sent Noah to warn people to repent of their sins. God then allowed man to eat meat in Genesis 9:3.

Genesis 9:3

“Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.”

One night in the year 2000, I came home from work exhausted. I was working a physically demanding job at a major airline. Work required that I get into the cargo hold of aircraft at a major airline. Our job was to load and unload airplanes with cargo, mail and luggage.

That night, I realized that I would have to make some changes if I wanted to keep my airline job. I am so grateful that I did. I am still alive today because I slowly eliminated animal foods from my diet. In just six months, I lost 35 kilograms or 75 pounds and have managed to keep the weight off since. Some of my fellow employees are no longer with us as they have gone to sleep.

Plant proteins are much better for your body than animal proteins. Animal proteins cause inflammation in the body. When you eat animal proteins, you are getting secondary protein as most animals are vegetarians and eat plants to live. Highly recommend reading this article that is in Prevention Magazine.

The Bible tells us in Revelation 21:4 that when Jesus Christ returns, there will be no more death. Animals will no longer be slaughtered so there will be No Big Mac Hamburgers In Heaven or Earth.

Revelation 21:4

“God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

That means animals will no longer be killed for meat. Lions will be tame and not hunt prey.

Farmers that want to get out of the animal herding industry could take their land and start growing in demand fruits and vegetables. The amount of water required to raise a baby calf into a cow is huge.

On average, a single cow produces between 70 to 120 kg of methane gas per year. Just multiply 70 kg times the billions of cows on earth and get an idea of the impact raising cows has on our planet. Earth would be better if there was No Big Mac Hamburgers In Heaven or Earth.

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Flourless and Sugar Less Chocolate Cake is a healthy dessert recipe. You can eat healthy food and still enjoy dessert with this easy recipe.

Flourless and Sugar Less Chocolate Cake

Cake:

1 1/2 cups walnuts (unsoaked)
Dash of salt
10 pitted medjool dates (unsoaked)
1/3 cup cacao or carob powder
1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Place walnuts in a food processor with an s-blade and process until finely ground.
2. Add the other ingredients and process until the mixture begins to stick together.
3. Transfer to a serving plate and chill for 2 hours.

Cashew Cream Frosting:

2 cups cashews
3 TBS agave
1/4 cup cacao butter or coconut butter
1/4 cup water (start with less and work your way up)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

1. Place nuts in the food processor and process until finely ground.
2. Add the other ingredients (slowly adding water until it will spread like icing)
3. Spread icing evenly on your cake base after cake has chilled for 2 hours.

You can add your favorite fruit between cake layers. My favorite is strawberries. Raspberries in season would be wonderful as well.

Nutrition

One date is around 7 grams and provides the following nutrients:

Calories: 20
Fat: 0g
Sodium: 0.14mg
Carbohydrates: 5.3g
Fiber: 0.6g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 0.2g

There is some natural sugar ( fructose ) in dates but the fiber helps release it slowly into your blood stream. Fiber is our friend when it comes to health.

Dates contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are helpful with cancer prevention. To read more about how dates can help your health, visit the Very Well Fit article.

**Even though there is no white sugar or white flour in this recipe, moderation should be used as the nuts do have calories** Enjoy in moderation! If you have food allergies to nuts, you may want to try another healthy recipe.

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Curried Quinoa Dish For Supper is a healthy way to get plant based proteins in your diet. Read on to learn more about this ancient cereal.

Curried Quinoa Dish For Supper

Dr Christianson teaches the importance of healthy carbs in the diet. He writes: “Are you looking for a new twist on your Adrenal Reset Diet approved carb? Try this curried quinoa with some roasted veggies for a change.”

2 Tablespoons Oil (Olive, Coconut, Grapeseed, or Avocado)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
salt and pepper to taste

Tip: I also like to add veggies like diced zucchini, peas, or diced carrots to my quinoa dishes.

Directions:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and and any additional veggies you choose and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add quinoa and cook and stir until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.

Pour broth into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add curry and chile powders. Cover and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy your Curried Quinoa Dish For Supper!

Recipe is from Dr Christianson.

Quinoa is not a grass, but rather a pseudo cereal botanically related to spinach and amaranth, and originated in the Andean region of northwestern South America.

Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is a herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds; the seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains.

Quinoa has all the essential amino acids the body needs.

My wife Patricia likes to cook the Black, White, and Red Quinoa and add it to our oatmeal in the morning.

For dinner, Patricia will add some White Quinoa to her rice dishes to create a delicious meal.

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Damaged By the Church is a post where I share my experience of listening to people share about their spiritual walk through this life. Read on to learn what I have experienced from traveling around the world and meeting many diverse people with diverse beliefs!

Damaged By the Church

In my travels around the world, I have noticed in my Christian walk that many people say they have been damaged from a particular denomination or religion. Many people have told me they are recovering Catholics. One man in particular recounted how painful it was when a nun at a Catholic school hit his hand repeatedly with a ruler and caused the man’s hand to bleed.

May I suggest you not give up on Christianity and give Jesus & the Bible a chance? The reason is so evident to me as God’s Word ( Bible ) gives me power to exist in this world filled with natural disasters, earthquakes, fires, floods, war, injustice, conflict and now pestilences with Covid19 ravaging society.

I grew up in a so called Christian home in the southern part of the USA. In the 1960’s and 1970’s, practically every family identified as ‘Christian’. We had a large family Bible but it collected dust instead of being opened and read.

When I became an adult, I did not set foot in a church except to attend a funeral or marriage. My higher power from 1977 until 1994 was wine, women and song.

My life fell apart in 1988 with a serious accident that landed me in the burn center at a major hospital. I was 29 years old and struggled between being homeless and jobless for several years. I hit what some people call rock bottom in February 1994 and God has slowly healed me since.

Ever since Jesus entered my heart in 2007, my life has not been the same. I knew about God intellectually but did not have His peace & love for souls in my heart.

I am still falling short as sometimes I do not love my neighbor as myself. I ask for forgiveness each day to cover my shortcomings.

Look at this powerful scripture that we can pray when we have sinned. Most human beings know when they have done wrong as even an atheist has morals. In 1998, I heard a man that claims atheism as his philosophy share a powerful testimony of how he helps people in a community group. He said he understands how serving his community is his way of understanding the world and his concept of a higher power.

1 John 1:9

If We Confess Our Sins, He Is Faithful and Just to Forgive Us Our Sins, and to Cleanse Us From All Unrighteousness.

Jesus has more to offer than Buddha, Confucius or Muhammad. When we accept Jesus into our hearts, we are promised that He will never leave us and He will come again for us. The promise of eternal life is only available through Jesus. The graves of Buddha, Confucius and Muhammad are all occupied.

According to what the Bible teaches, we only have to die once ( physical death ). When Jesus Christ returns at His Second Coming, the Bible says the Righteous Dead and Righteous Living will rise into the air and be with Him. For me, I cannot wait to see that Super Natural event happen.

Please give the Savior a chance. If you ever doubt He loves you, just look at the Cross at Calvary. Because God is LOVE, we do not have to be Damaged By the Church all our lives.

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Natural Healing For Health Problems post shares powerful tips on staying well and avoiding the doctor. Watch the short video below to see my experience.

Natural Healing For Health Problems

Only Sick People Get Sick! Our focus should be on how to stay well. How did people stay well before there was a pharmaceutical drug industry? Hippocrates is known as the Father of Medicine. He used natural botanicals and herbal remedies to treat patients.

Help For Sleep

Sleeping for 8 hours has been a challenge for me. In the afternoon, I like to drink Chamomile tea which is an herbal tea that will help relax the nervous system. I also use Melatonin right at bedtime to help me rest. Our bodies can make Melatonin when we are in a sunny climate. If you are not able to get enough sunshine, Melatonin helps people sleep better.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a plant that has been used for thousands of years to help burn victims. The green leaves produce a gel like substance that you can spread over burned skin.

Aloe Vera may also help people with these conditions:

1. Anal Fissures
2. Digestive Health
3. Skin Health Including Acne
4. Oral Health

Pain Relief

White Willow Bark is the main ingredient in the Pain Eraser product that Hope For Health Sells. Whenever the body has inflammation, people will notice pain if the case is severe.

In my most recent surgery in 2020, I was given a heavy sedative for pain relief from the surgical scars. I did not like the nauseated feeling I got. I was able to get off the prescription drug medications as soon as possible. I started using Pain Eraser and have had good results with Natural Healing For Health Problems.

Peak Systemic Enzymes

Systemic Enzymes are more important than vitamins. Every single biological function in the human body depends on enzymes. Systemic enzymes go to work at night while you are resting and help your body repair itself.

Enzymes help to build and maintain overall health. They may be taken to address specific issues, but just as often are used to promote prevention and provide general body support. Supported processes include the breakdown of excess mucus, fibrin, many toxins, allergens, and clotting factors. Systemic Enzymes also help the immune system response by helping white blood cell efficiency.

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Our world is very toxic now. As I write this, my wife Patricia and I are visiting her family in Southern Chile. The family’s property is next to a busy city street. Vehicle emissions are bombarding our lungs daily.

What can we do to help our body cleanse toxins that we take in from the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink?

VelociTea is a gentle blend of five herbs that are safe to use daily. Nine out of ten people get a significant result from using the medicinal tonic after just one day.

VelociTea helps remove toxins from the soft tissues of your body including:

1. Colon
2. Digestive Tract
3. Kidneys
4. Liver
5. Lungs

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Welcome to How to Know the Truth from the Bible post. Truth is the highest form of reality. Truth hurts at times. King Herod asked Jesus Christ in John 18:38: “What Is Truth”?

How to Know the Truth

1. John 7:17
If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.

2. 1 Corinthians 2:9-12
But as it is written:
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.

3. Luke 24:27
Beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
A. We need to be willing to do God’s Will.
B. We need to be in prayer for Guidance.
C. We need to interpret scripture with scripture.

This is how we know we are in God’s truth and seeking His Will. God wants us to live in HIS Will, not ours. Here is a great message from Mark Finley about How to Pray Like Jesus.

Many Christians are preaching humanistic doctrines like God loves the gays, we should just love them and accept them as they are. Yes, God loves them but the Bible says the gay lifestyle is an abomination to God. HE will destroy the sin that many people are living in. He loves the sinner but HATES the sin.

In my own life, the truth has set me free. I struggled with sin in my life and had one foot in the church and one foot in the world. I am not perfect now. I am making progress day by day with the Holy Spirit working in my life to keep revealing more truth to me.

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Welcome to my Praline Yam Recipe post. You can make this recipe with either red garnet yams or sweet potatoes. There are alternative ways to also make this a vegan dish.

Praline Yam Recipe

4 cups mashed sweet potatoes or yams
4 eggs ( free range brown or egg replacer from Energ )
2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 pint heavy cream ( tofu )
1/4 pound butter ( earth balance spread )
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Butter one 2 quart casserole dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, vanilla extract, eggs and cream. Blend well, and spread evenly in casserole dish.

Prepare the topping by combining the butter, brown sugar, flour and pecans. Mix until crumbly, and sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.

Yams have been a favorite dish on many tables for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and any special day you celebrate.

Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts For Praline Yams

Yams are very low in fat. The tuber is an excellent source of dietary fiber.

According to Wikipedia:

“Raw yam has only moderate nutrient density, with appreciable content (10% or more of the Daily Value, DV) limited to potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, thiamin, dietary fiber, and vitamin C.

But raw yam has the highest potassium levels amongst the 10 major staple foods of the world. Yam supplies 118 calories per 100 grams. Yam generally has a lower glycemic index, about 54% of glucose per 150 gram serving, compared to potato products.”

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Whole Wellness Club Business post shares a solution to two major problems in the world today. People need wellness and people need opportunity.

Whole Wellness Club Business

As I write this post, it is 29 January 2021. I am in Chile as my wife Patricia’s family lives here. We are able to do the Whole Wellness Club Business opportunity anywhere in the world that we can get internet access. Why would you want to be involved with our business?

1. Global Company Based In Wisconsin, USA
2. Began Operations in 2007 and Have Paid Affiliates On Time Since
3. Customers Earn Cash Rewards Into Their Accounts When You Refer Other Customers
4. Highest Quality Affordable Organic Whole Food & Naturopathic Products
5. Ability to Build a Business Without Hidden Fees
6. Free Customer and Affiliate Websites
7. Simplicity Pay Plan Can Be Explained In One Minute
8. Qualify For the Income Plan With Your Customers Volume
9. Get Notification Of Earnings For Previous Month On First Day Of the Month
10. Weekly Marketing Training Calls

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• Colon
• Digestive Tract
• Kidneys
• Liver
• Lungs

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When you go to a brick and mortar store to buy your wellness products, you do not have the ability to generate an income stream.

In 2005, my career airline job was outsourced and I was left to search for a way to feed myself. I was not young and finding a good job when you are older can be a challenge.

I searched for ways to make a living and began to learn about Affiliate and Network Marketing. Please visit my post where I share what to look for in an Affiliate or Network Marketing Business.

Whole Wellness Club does not require anyone to participate in either of the pay plans. You can chose to just be a preferred customer and get the wholesale pricing that I get.

Patricia and I spend summer in South America and summer in North America. You can do the Whole Wellness Club Business from any place in the world that is connected to the internet.

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Our Make Changes With God’s Power, Not Human post helps people achieve goals or resolutions. Read on to learn the four simple principles. Pastor Mark Finley shares scriptures from the Book of Philippians to show how the Apostle Paul points out how to claim God’s Power in our lives.

Make Changes With God’s Power

1. Walk Worthy of Your Call. God Called You. Please God In All You Do
2. Open Your Heart to God, Cooperate With God
3. Move Forward & Believe the Impossible, Don’t Look Back
4. Rejoice God Is Giving You Victory, Attitude Is Your Altitude

Here are the scriptures in the 4 chapters of Philippians.

1. Philippians 1:27
Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.

2. Philippians 2:12-13
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

3. Philippians 3:13-14
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

4. Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord, Always, Again I Say Rejoice.

We make the choice, God gives us the strength. If you want to lose weight, do it for God’s Glory, not yours. Make Changes With God’s Power works!

John Wesley was an evangelist in England. He stated four principles he wanted to live by.

• Resolve to live with all my might
• Never lose a moment of time, improve every hour
• Never do anything I despise or would cause resentment from other people
• Never do anything I would be afraid to do if it was last hour of my life

Pastor Finley set a goal to read the Conflict of the Ages Series by Ellen White. That series has about 3500 pages so he is reading 5 pages in the morning and 5 pages in the evening.

When we really want something bad enough, we make time for it. For years now, I get up early enough to be able to get my spiritual and physical exercises done before I start working on business. Let me know if I can help you!

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Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie Breakfast is a quick and healthy way to start your day.

Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie Breakfast

Here is a very healthy smoothie recipe to give your body vital nutrients & protein for the day. Of course you can mix up the recipe according to the availability of fresh fruits as they are in season. Patricia and I enjoy fruits like: apples, apricots, blackberries, kiwi, mangoes, peaches, and plums. Share in the comments below what your favorite recipes are.

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 Cups Almond or Coconut Milk

2 Heaping Tablespoons Organic Oatmeal

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 Tablespoon Protein Powder

2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds

1 Tablespoon Agave

1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries

Blend & Enjoy !

Eating a plant based diet is the best way to get antioxidants. Studies show that plant foods have 64 times more antioxidants on average than animal foods. I grew up eating pork at every meal and had a huge shift in my energy level when I went on a plant based diet back in 1999. Over 75 pounds or 35 Kilograms left my body and I have maintained my weight loss since.

Blueberries are considered a Super Food, and can help maintain healthy bones, reduce blood pressure, manage diabetes, and ward off heart disease. They have been shown to protect against cancer, and can also help maintain bone strength.

Chia Seeds are a nutrient dense food. Eating chia seeds will give your body enzymes, minerals and vitamins. In a 100 gram serving, there is 16.5 grams of Protein. Plant proteins are easily absorbed by your body.

Oatmeal is loaded with dietary fiber. Oats are another great source of nutrients and help you feel satiated after eating oatmeal.

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Please share in the comments what your favorite recipes are. You can make this recipe quickly and put in the refrigerator overnight for a quick breakfast in the morning !

How to Offer Hope to an Atheist

Gerry began his message with the message about Repentance from the Prophet Joel.

If atheism and macro evolution is true, we are here on this earth for a short time and then turn back into ashes eventually. There would be no need of an Infinite God. Creation theory would just be a fairy tale.

Oh taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man that trusts in HIM. Psalms 34:8

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Get Your Sleep is one of the most important health topics in our Medical Missionary work.

A recent three-year study based on Australian workers, showed the association between poor sleep quality and quantity with higher “presenteeism” – the state of reduced productivity even though present.  The study, released by the Resilience Institute followed 16,000 people in 250 organizations, 43.3 per cent of respondents ranked high on questions relating to tiredness and fatigue.

Get Your Sleep

“Sleep and rest are vital to our health and well-being,” says Stuart Taylor, founder of the Resilience Institute. “A lack of sleep can show up in a variety of ways. Co-ordination, attention, decision-making and impulse control all suffer, while cardiovascular risk, blood pressure, metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes, and immune system dysfunction increase.” One in eight women in the USA are affected by Breast Cancer.

Artificial light, heating, electronics and sleep debt are among the factors disrupting our body clocks. “Our circadian rhythm is a 24.5-hour cycle built into our suprachiasmatic nucleus. Sitting just behind the eyes, this clock is regulated by light, particularly requiring the blue light in the early hours of the day to effectively reset. When we wake our body temperature rises, cortisol is released, blood pressure rises, testosterone peaks and we are alert, coordinated and effective.

During the day we build up adenosine, which in high levels increases our propensity for sleep. The longer we are alert, the deeper our delta-wave sleep. After 7:00 pm our body temperature drops, at 9:00 pm melatonin secretion begins and we drop into a deep sleep somewhere between 10:00 pm and 02:00 am. Growth hormone is active during this stage, facilitating repair, growth and immunity.”

REM Sleep is essential to memory and emotional intelligence, according to Taylor, but a good night’s sleep also rejuvenates our cells, builds muscle and repairs the brain.

Here are some tips to rest well at night.

1. Commit to a regular wake-up time. Rise at dawn if possible.
2. Get vigorous exercise early in the day
3. Power-nap for 15 minutes after lunch
4. Avoid caffeine after 2:00 pm ( best to eliminate )
5. Have an early and light evening meal
6. Limit alcohol and protein intake  ( best to eliminate alcohol )
7. Ditch TV, laptops and gadgets after 7:00 pm (or two hours before bedtime)
8. Cool, darken, quiet your bedroom
9. Make your bedroom an electronic-free zone
10. Develop a relaxation routine before sleep
11. Discharge sleep debt by going to bed early, rather than sleeping in
12. Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep each night

“Quietude, rest, sleep, careful diet, cheerful surroundings, and plenty of sleep will be essential.” Manuscript Release, Vol 18, page 212 by Ellen White

“Those who are employed to write and to speak the Word should attend fewer committee meetings. They should entrust many minor matters to men of business ability, and thus avoid being kept on a constant strain that robs the mind of its natural vigor. They should give far more attention to the preservation of physical health; for vigor of mind depends largely upon vigor of body. Proper periods of sleep and rest and an abundance of physical exercise are essential to health of body and mind. To rob nature of her hours for rest and recuperation, by allowing one man to do the work of four, or of three, or even of two, will result in irreparable loss.”  Gospel Workers, page 422 by Ellen White

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Bring back the America that I knew when I was growing up in the 1960’s. I was a student at Chadwell Elementary School in Madison, Tennessee. I started writing this post in 2015. Today is 19 January 2021 and most of the world has lost respect for fellow human beings, society as a whole and of course government at all levels.

Bring Back the America That I Knew

Believe it or not, this is how life was in the 1960’s. God, please Bring Back the America That I Knew.

1. Prayer was allowed in school.
2. We walked almost 2 miles each way to school. There were no overweight children.
3. We wore appropriate clothes in the appropriate way & did not have tattoos covering our body.
4. We said Yes, Mrs. Bucy or Yes, Mr. Almond and respected authority.
5. We said the Pledge of Allegiance each morning to our Flag without worrying about the ACLU bringing up a lawsuit about: “One Nation, Under God”.
6. If we got in trouble, we met the Board of Education ( PADDLE ) after a review of why we were sitting in the Principal’s Office. I had to bend over & meet that Board one time & I learned my lesson never to return to meet the Board of Education again.
7. We ate home cooked meals at the table with the entire family & said a Blessing before we ate what God had provided.
8. We carried our Bibles to church.
9. In the Congress of the United States, Republicans and Democrats respected each other. Negotiations were common in getting the laws of the land passed.
10. When a neighbor was in need, the community came together to help. This still happens in some communities but we also see many signs of man being a lover of himself and only being concerned about himself.

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Foods That Boost Immune System post is extremely important in the world today. Have you ever seen a nutrition label on an apple, a beet, or a carrot?

Foods That Boost Immune System

A strong immune system helps to keep a person healthy. Can specific foods boost the immune system? Yes, read our top ten list below.

The immune system consists of organs, cells, tissues, and proteins. Together, these carry out bodily processes that fight off pathogens, which are the viruses, bacteria, and foreign bodies that cause infection or disease.

When the immune system comes into contact with a pathogen, it triggers an immune response. The immune system releases antibodies, which attach to antigens on the pathogens and kill them.

Incorporating specific foods into the diet may strengthen a person’s immune response. Read on to discover foods that boost the immune system. I use all of the foods in the list below.

1. Camu Camu

Camu Camu strengthens our immune system, it’s antibacterial, anti-fungal; it improves memory and brain health, and makes an amazing addition to your family’s health . Camu Camu contains 56 times more vitamin C than a lemon and 60 times more vitamin C than an orange.

Whole Wellness Club has a product that contains Organic Camu Camu.

Camu-Cin is an all natural, high quality Immune System Support Supplement, combining the amazing health properties of the Camu Camu fruit and Garlic. Odor controlled, easy to take capsules. As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule per day.

Supplement Facts:
Serving Size – 1 capsule 30 capsules per container
Ingredients: Allisure Allicin Powder – 300 mg
Organic Camu Camu – 150 mg
Organic maltodextrin – flowing agent
Organic plant cellulose capsules

2. Blueberries

Blueberries are considered a superfood, and can help maintain healthy bones, reduce blood pressure, manage diabetes, and ward off heart disease. They have been shown to protect against cancer, and can also help maintain bone strength.

3. Turmeric

Turmeric is a yellow spice that many people use in cooking. It is also present in some alternative medicines. Consuming turmeric may improve a person’s immune response. This is due to the qualities of curcumin, a compound in turmeric. Curcumin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

4. Broccoli

Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family. It is loaded with enzymes, minerals and vitamins. Multiple small studies have shown that eating cruciferous vegetables like Broccoli may protect against certain types of cancer.

5. Spinach

Spinach is a super food that has dietary fiber. It is loaded with carotenoids, flavonoids, minerals, and vitamins. Spinach is a good source of Vitamins C and E.

6. Garlic

Garlic is a species in the onion genus, Allium. It has been used for thousands of years to flavor food and as a natural medicine. Allicin is a chemical that is released when you chop a clove of raw garlic. Studies show that Allicin is anti viral.

Whole Wellness Club has the Camu-cin Product that contains 300 mg of Allisure Allicin Powder. One veggie capsule gives you the allicin yield of eating 37 cloves of raw garlic without the odor on your breath! You can find more information about the product in my Camu Camu section above.

7. Almonds

Almonds are a super food loaded with dietary fiber. Almonds are loaded with minerals and  nutrients like healthy fats. They are a great source of protein and lower the unhealthy LDL cholesterol in the blood if eaten on a regular basis.

8. Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a tuber that is loaded with dietary fiber. Sweet Potatoes are white on the inside an excellent source of beta carotene, vitamin C, and potassium. They are also a decent source of many other vitamins and minerals.

9. Ginger

Ginger is a root plant that has been used as a spice and natural medicine for thousands of years. Ginger is high in gingerol, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.  Ginger helps your body with: digestive problems, nausea, weight loss, helps fight flu or viruses and reduces symptoms of arthritis. Ginger helps women with cramps.

Ginger also helps the body lower cholesterol in the blood and lower blood sugars. Ginger has been shown to help the body fight off certain types of cancer as well.

10. Red Peppers

Red Bell Peppers are loaded with antioxidants, lycopene, minerals, and vitamins. They are also helpful for people looking to lose weight as peppers can activate thermogenesis and increase metabolic rate. Peppers are also good for keeping your vision sharp.

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