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WHAT IS THE LESSON FROM NOAH?

God explicitly told Noah that he is the most righteous man in his generation. This could mean that God found Noah to be morally right. Many commentators state Noah is only “righteous among those who lived during the time that he lived.” If he would have lived in Abraham’s or Moses’ time, he would haveContinue reading “WHAT IS THE LESSON FROM NOAH?”

SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART TWO

I want to offer additional advice on getting a good night’s sleep. This is critical for good health, but a problem for many people. Please refer to PART ONE of my series on sleep for an introduction and initial comments. Limit food and drink for 3-4 hours before going to bed. Getting up to urinateContinue reading “SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART TWO”

YOU WILL BE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY

In the third book of the Torah (the Five Books of Moses), God instructs Moses to declare to the Children of Israel: “You will be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy.” A powerful statement. What does it mean? The Hebrew word that is translated to mean “holy” is “ka-dosh.” A moreContinue reading “YOU WILL BE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY”

SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART ONE

Sleep is rejuvenating. When we sleep well, we have more energy. Our health is also better. For many, having a good nightly experience is an elusive goal. Patterns are the nature of life. Both structural and functional similarities pervade all that we observe. Human physiology and biochemistry are established patterns. How we live our livesContinue reading “SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART ONE”

DEADLY INFECTION OR DESTROYED ECONOMY? – THAT IS THE QUESTION

The primary worldwide strategy since the coronavirus pandemic has been to shelter at home, close down industry, and social distance. The purpose of this approach was to “flatten the curve” of serious illness to avoid putting too much pressure on health care systems. High numbers of seriously ill patients were projected by modelers, and thereContinue reading “DEADLY INFECTION OR DESTROYED ECONOMY? – THAT IS THE QUESTION”

FUNGUS IN ILLNESS and COVID-19

Fungus organisms are pervasive in our bodies and the environment. Yeast and mold are different types of fungus. These organisms grow extensively in the ground. They appear on clothing, buildings, materials, and foods. Relevant to human health, various forms of yeast are part of the normal microflora that inhabits and surrounds our bodies. SomeContinue reading “FUNGUS IN ILLNESS and COVID-19”

WHAT DOES GOD WANT OF PEOPLE?

The Bible tells us that God created human beings. It is natural to believe that there was and is a purpose inherent in this act. The assumption is that Humanity is partnered with God to accomplish this goal. For this essay, I will set aside questions of whether God “wants” anything or needs “purpose.” ReligiousContinue reading “WHAT DOES GOD WANT OF PEOPLE?”

REVERSING A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE

Good circulation is important for good health. Blood flow is improved by exercise. Even without the suggested and mandated limitations of COVID-19 mitigation, many people do not get enough exercise. There are many things we can do to improve our vascular function and, thus, make ourselves healthier. The benefits include not only enhanced vitalityContinue reading “REVERSING A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE”

ACCESSING THE SPIRITUAL FOR A BETTER LIFE

Human beings naturally strive to understand all that we encounter. We want to answer all the questions in life. Everything we perceive, we instinctively seek to explain and use it for our benefit. We have succeeded in manipulating our world and beyond. We begin this effort with our physical senses. We see, hear, smell, taste,Continue reading “ACCESSING THE SPIRITUAL FOR A BETTER LIFE”

STRETCH FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH

Life is about energy. Cellular function depends on adequate energy. We eat and breathe to obtain energy. Everything we do expends energy. It is easy to be inefficient and wasteful in our energy acquisition and usage. Stretching conserves energy. This activity is a major determinant of well-being, vitality, prevention, and avoidance of discomfort. ItContinue reading “STRETCH FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH”