To learn more about how Adventists view and pursue wellness, we’ll go over 8 fundamental areas of health that form the foundation of our health message.
Worry and fear are the ingredients of anxiety. It’s easy to see how the world isn’t perfect—and the anticipation of a bad event or experience (that may or may not even happen) can end up draining the peace and enjoyment from anyone’s life.
While not every Adventist is vegetarian, many do avoid meat altogether in order to live a healthier life in efforts to honor God, physically, spiritually, and mentally.
You may have heard that Seventh-day Adventists care about health. But what you may not know is that Adventists have been the subjects of long-term research into lifestyle and health. Since 1958, researchers from Loma Linda University School of Public Health have conducted five cohort studies.
Are you concerned about sunlight’s negative effects? You might be the one who lathers on the sunscreen and covers up when you go outside. Or maybe you avoid being outside as much as possible.
Struggling to think straight? Wondering why you can’t remember that important tidbit you heard earlier today? Feeling like your emotions are about to explode? These are just some of the symptoms that can reveal your need for rest—that simple yet incredibly effective way to strengthen and repair your body, have a clear mind, and balance your emotions.
Oats, avocados, lentils, tofu—probably not what you first think of in a standard American diet. But if you show up at the home of an Adventist, chances are you may be served one of these staples.
The desire to trust is hardwired in us from our earliest years. Ideally, our parents will have built a foundation of trust through their care for us. But unfortunately, human beings break trust. It may not always be intentional, but when it comes to perfect reliability, we all fall short.
“When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters,” the American Lung Association tells us. And while that’s true, the kind of air you’re breathing will determine the health benefits you experience.
We all know that water is a substance we can’t live without. It quenches our thirst and keeps us hydrated on the inside. And it’s necessary for hygiene and cleansing on the outside too.
Throughout their history, Seventh-day Adventists have upheld the importance of healthy living. This focus on whole-person wellness logically includes exercise, so many Adventists strive to be intentional about staying active.
Self-control is defined as the ability to control one’s thoughts, impulses, actions, and desires. And human nature being what it is, this can be a daily struggle.
The Bible is full of beautiful promises that can comfort us in a variety of situations. They can give us hope when we are hopeless, make us feel grateful for God’s love, and comfort us when we’re grieving or suffering.
You were expecting a phone call from your daughter half an hour ago, and she still hasn’t called. She’s also not answering your calls. You feel your heart thumping as your thoughts race: What if she’s been in a car accident? What if something terrible has happened? What if…?
It’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of worry. Especially with so many uncertainties that we have to deal with each day.
Sometimes, life is just plain hard. There’s no way around it. So would thinking about things differently really change anything?
The death of a beloved grandma. An unexpected fire that destroys your home. A relationship that dissolves.
Wishing you could get more done but feeling you don’t have enough time? Society has primed us human beings for productivity, telling us we’ll be more successful if we keep going without time off.