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The spiritual component of health is all about relationships, our relationship with God, our relationships with one another, and our relationship with ourselves. Marriage and family therapist Tracy Terrace talks about some of the common pitfalls that people struggle with in their relationships and what to do about it. Time Stamps: 2:53 CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Bible 5:44 The importance of having a team 9:03 Common issues people struggle with 21:03 Relational connectedness impacts physical vitality 26:47 Three Wishes communication tool 31:46 Two different paintings of a banquet table David's Website David's Book Tracy's Website Tracy's Book  

In this episode, I'm talking with Emotional Wellness Coach Caroline Brown. She's the host of The Crazy Over 40s Life podcast. We talk about how handling our emotions well can impact our physical vitality, also finding lasting joy by being honest with ourselves and thinking and behaving in an authentic fashion. Time Stamps: 3:39 Maximizing our health potential 6:58 Being honest and authentic about one's journey 12:03 The importance of doing things God's way 16:01 It's better to give than it is to receive 22:28 How to address childhood trauma 30:50 The power of journaling and self-talk Resources Mentioned: David's website David's Book: "The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health" Caroline's Book: "The Five Step Challenge to Understanding the Crazy Over 40s LIfe" Caroline's Website

Our Spiritual Health impacts every area of our being. Christian Health Coach Mimi Kroger and I discuss just this often-overlooked component of our physical vitality. 4:30 How spiritual health impacts our physical health 10:51 The power of talking to God 15:11 The mango slice that changed my life 19:44 Childhood trauma and stress 25:47 The spiritual component of health and spirituality 31:38 Connecting our spiritual condition to our physical vitality 38:19 The spiritual component of health and destiny 41:50 Is this name-it-and-claim-it? 46:42 How to get in touch with Mimi David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health Mimi's book Holy Spirit Help Me Heal Mimi's website

Staying fit over 40 can be a challenge. Listen to Functional Aging Specialist Alan Misner talk about fitness over 40. 9:03 Be-Do-Have 11:45 What have you lost because of your health 18:21 There is no one-size-fits-all diet 22:03 Establishing a vision 34:17 What all fitness professionals agree on    

Avoiding fad diets is an integral part of effectively building health. Functional Medicine Counselor Hally Brooke talks on the Natural Health Matters podcast about avoiding fad diets and discovering what foods are right for you as an individual. 5:07 Your body can heal itself with the right tools 10:40 God has our best interest in mind 2.44 The diet industry has a 95% fail rate 17:30 Food serves our relational connectedness 20:43 Don't lose weight to get healthy 27:23 The gut-brain connection 42:33 Vegan vs Carnivore 47:43 Learn to listen to your body David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health Hally's Website Emotion Wheel

In this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Forrest Sauer about what the difference is between Natural, Holistic, Functional Medicine and Conventional Allopathic Medicine. Each style is appropriate at certain times and each has its strengths and weaknesses. We've got to know when and how to use each. This is a crucial part of taking control of our own health. 03:36 Don't use supplements as you would drugs 11:14 Many Christians pray for better health but never take the necessary steps to move in the desired direction. 14:30 What to do when you've been told "It's all in your head" 17:11 Healthy Vitality should last well into our 80s 18:45 3 kinds of stress 26:36 Supplements vs lifestyle changes...which is better? 27:49 Functional medicine defined 31:36 The Five Pillar Approach to health 36:53 Genetics load the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger 38:17 Takeaway...You have hope! David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health Dr. Sauer's website TwinOaksHealth.com

In this episode, we cover how to overcome fear, anxiety, childhood trauma as well as PTSD or anything else that is holding us back from living the life we were meant to live. My guest is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Emotional Wellness Coach Rachelle McCloud. Time Stamps: 14:38 The Five Survival Responses: fight, flight, freeze, faint, fawn 24:10 (EFT) Emotional Freedom Technique 33:00 Thought Field Therapy 34:07 Energy Medicine 35:59 (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing 54:24 Low-hanging fruit David's Book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health Rachelle's Website: RachelleMcCloud.com      

Social anxiety is a learned behavior. If social anxiety can be learned, it can be unlearned. In this episode, I'm talking with Transformation Coach Lee Valley. Lee helps people get more comfortable in their skin so they can perform better at anything that matters to them. 6:08 Children start out believing they're great artists 11:53 Lee's traffic light system 22:40 Bates Method natural vision improvement 27:21 Lee works with tennis athletes 46:13 Circumstances are less important than being comfortable in your own skin 57:35 We are diamonds covered in poop 1:04:28 Taking every thought captive David's Book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health Lee's website: Shifthappens.global Bates Method Natural Vision Improvement: Better Vision Without Glasses

In this episode mindset expert, Benoit Kim talks about how to improve your thought life. When we think better thoughts, we experience better results in any endeavor in life. Whether your goal is to get in shape or succeed in marriage or business, leveling up your mindset will help.

For-Profit healthcare systems are more concerned with their bottom lines than they are with your health. Certified Health Coach Michelle McCoy explains how to be your own health advocate For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/105 0:00 5:12 Stop treating symptoms and go after the root 11:29 Episode 90 Dr. Tanya's success rate with migraine sufferers 16:37 Spiritual health defined 21:37 Our bodies are designed to health themselves 25:45 your own advocate and advocate for your loved ones 29:45 the most common reasons for fatigue 33:50 fear and anxiety can wear you out David's book "The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health"

In this episode, I'm speaking with Katy Bosso. Katy is a Ph.D. College Professor and Mental Health Counselor. Katy's book is called "With Me All Along". We talk about the interconnectedness of our spirit, mind, and body and how we can improve overall health and satisfaction in life by nurturing the whole person.  Katy is a Follower of Jesus Christ. She teaches at a private Christian University in Palm Beach Florida. Katy blends her faith into her counseling practice as well. 

The stigma surrounding mental health prevents many people from getting the help they need. Therefore, privacy becomes paramount. Johnny Crowder's Cope Notes delivers text, messages that blend neuroscience and peer support delivered to you phone once or twice a day. 16:59 What is Cope Notes 20:58 Spiritual warfare 27:52 John Eldredge's pause app 29:22 Brain neuroplasticity explained in laman's terms 31:51 Compensation vs recovery from a brain injury 32:34 People are complicated, health is not 33:58 Get the obstacles out of the way 34:34 Science or God is the worst dichotomy ever David's book "The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health" Johnny's website 

Many people suffer needlessly with acne. With a few simple lifestyle changes, most people can resolve their acne quickly and easily. Skincare Expert, Esthetician, and Author Chris Gibson shares how he cured his own acne problem in 3 days. 22:45 Intermittent fasting 28:36 Little decisions make up who we are 30:05 Gut health is the foundation of healthy skin 33:37 Be careful what you put on your skin 40:32 Most sunscreens are toxic 46:10 It's never too late to start David's Book: The Christain's Guide to Holistic Health Chris's Book: Acne Free in 3 Days Chris's Youtube Channel: Chris Gibson LIve Chris's Blog: Skin So Fabulous  

Are science and religion natural antagonists? Can you believe is both science and God? Astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink answers these questions and more. 0:00 Introduction 3:00 Great minds explore the universe to learn about God. 6:24 The Bible is a reliable source of scientific information. 20:24 Has The Bible been disproven? 27:37 Was Jesus a good moral teacher or God himself? 30:35 Are miracles real? 34:14 Creation miracles 42:35 What is truth? 3:00 Great minds explore the universe to learn about God. 6:24 The Bible is a reliable source of scientific information. 20:24 Has The Bible been disproven? 27:37 Was Jesus a good moral teacher or God himself? 30:35 Are miracles real? 34:14 Creation miracles 42:35 What is truth? David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health Reasons to Believe website Jeff's Book Escaping the Beginning Jeff's Book Is There Life Out There? Jeff's Book Who's Afraid of the Multiverse?

We're celebrating reaching 100 episodes! In this episode, a talk about what's in store for the future of Natural Health Matters and I've chosen a few clips from some of the most popular episodes. 4:03 What's ahead for Natural Health Matters 7:14 Ep. 2 True Holistic Health 14:58 Ep. 3 Real Health 21:15 Ep. 48 The Fasting Transformation 29:15 Ep. 61 Wired for Relationships 35:02 Ep. 66 Fear Anxiety and Worry 40:17 Ep. 73 Making Fitness a Priority 44:25 Ep. 90 Resolving Migraines Naturally David's Book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health Dr. Jockers book The Fasting Transformation Chad Austin's book Make Fitness a Priority

Adam Payne is a biotech expert and he shares a breakthrough technology that helps us absorb nutritional supplements better. 18:00 Supplements don't replace food 21:54 Professionals don't source their supplements from warehouse clubs 23:18 The supply of Echinacea is 1/4 of what the demand is 26:15 Look for 3d party certification Adam's free product offer For 15% off your first order at ultratoday.com use discount code NHM15 David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Joyce Dales is the founder of Coldbeegone an all-natural homeopathic remedy that can strengthen your immune system to fight cold and flu viruses. 4:36 Catching a virus through the air is rare 6:54 Don't destroy your nasal biome 9:20 Make your body a hostile environment for microbes 13:57 We are living in human zoos 15:15 Should kids get sick all the time? 19:52 Manuka honey will help destroy bacteria 23:37 Eat food as close to its God-given natural form as possible 26:17 Low-hanging fruit Joyce's website David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health

Most energy drinks and immune system boosters are loaded with toxic chemicals, but not so with Ethan's all-natural and organic products. Ethan Hirshberg talks about sourcing organic ingredients and producing quality products that taste great, work, and are actually good for you. 14:12 Sourcing high-quality caffeine 17:28 What is Guayusa? 21:50 Lions Mane and Cordyceps mushrooms 25:19 God has provided a bounty of natural ingredients 27:09 Apple Cider Vinegar 30:49 Become in tune with your body 39:58 Be careful about what you buy David's book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health For 20% off your first order at Ethan's use code healthmatters20 at checkout.

Everyone dies; few people really live. Listen to Mindset Coach and Personal Development Expert Terry Tucker talk about the life lesson's he's learned from playing division 1 basketball to being a SWAT team hostage negotiator. 11:41 Control your mind or it will control you 14:45 Bobby Knight has his players imagine shooting free throws 18:22 Shirley Babashoff on winners and losers 19:25 Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional 20:18 Get comfortable with being uncomfortable 22:55 What will you leave behind? 26:48 Dave's message 32:40 Motivation is not enough 35:21 Be a part of something larger than yourself 37:45 We are not in control of much

What if most of what we've been told about healthy eating is wrong? Nutritional dogma is everywhere, but is any of it helpful? 4:47 Embracing truth and rejecting lies about food 6:25 Unconditional permission to eat 8:39 The Bible on food freedom 10:04 LIsten to internal cues 13:57 Eating with attunement 22:10 Eat food as close to its God-Given form as possible 24:42 Is there an "ideal" human diet that works for everyone? Shelly's website David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health