Today I wanted a sweet treat. I did resist, but I take comfort in the fact that it wasn't a specific desire, just the thought of wanting something sweet. I wonder if the intestinal flora that populates our intestines has something to do with our food cravings. If we have an overabundance of yeast that feeds on sugars, do we crave sugar. The yeast needs to be fed. Kind of reminds me of little shop of horors. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGRN39oifsE I don't have scientific proof of this, but it seems logical. The tongue is coated with these bacteria and yeasts as well. Makes sense.

I was helping in surgery today and listened to the surger relay two separate accounts of recent surgery that were made necessary because of prescription drugs. Drugs may aleviate a symptom, but has multiple other actions on the body. Multiply the number of drugs one is taking and multiply the associated issues they cause. If you want to aleviate arthritis, go on an anti-inflamitory diet. My mother in law did this and now doesn't need knee replacement surgery and is much more active than ever. Dr. s are guilty of one of three things. Not knowing, not caring, or blatantly deceiving patients. The problem is so systemic and has been progressing over generations. It's time for people to take their health and the health of their children back from medicine and put it in the hands of God.
Why is conventional raised beef bad for us. Because it is riddled with cruelty. God cannot ignore the blatant misuse of his creation. But grass fed beef that is cared for and nurtured, will nourish the body. Conventional crops covered in pesticides will do nothing but burden our systems with toxins and lacks much of the nutrition necessary for healthy development and body maintenence. These practices ravage the environment, the soul, and naturally our bodies. Chronic disease is a disease of malnutrition. To me this fact is just one more thing that solidifies my faith. What we know is that God is the creator, when we do things his way, it leads to life. This fallen world is passing away, and will have to pass away for Him to make all things new. He is coming back to set things right. All we can do for now is follow Him, praise Him, and share Him. To be the people we were created to be.

I keep keeping on. I still feel yucky and have some body odor which is to be expected. It is actually an indication that I am still detoxing. Interetingly I have more odor eminating on the left than on the right. What is that about? I'll have to reserach that one.
I want to speak today about our call to be discerning. John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Many of us are asked on a regular basis to contribute to some cause. When Ethan was diagnosed with Autism, I joined a support group who in the first meeting was fervently discussing awareness and fundraising efforts. I needed support and knowledge, not to be asked if I would walk for awareness. In the following months, I was asked to give to many autism charities. I prayed to God, should I forget all the other causes of which there are so many. Previously I had done the Race for the Cure, I asked God do I abandon the women who are suffering. His answer did not come immediately, but over the next year showing me that most charities are not truely about helping those who are suffering, but lining the pockets of the executives, 'researchers', and drug companies which control how the money is used.

Race for the cure funds abortion through Planned Parenthood donations, and abortion is a major risk factor for breast cancer (killing babies is more important than cancer risk).
http://www.lifeissues.org/abortionbreastcancer/komen/fact_sheet.pdf  check it out for yourself. Also, we have all see the millions of pink ribbon doning packages of sweets. It is all for a good cause right, so why not indulge. Problem is obesity is a major risk factor for breast cancer as well. Where is the common sense? There is much more, but I'll let you check into it for yourself.

So do we just forget about giving? No, God calls us to help his people and creation, so how do we do it. We take the time to know where our money is going. Know the organizations. Preferably, help those around you directly instead of throwing money at a problem you don't understand and into the hands of people to "manage" for you. Be directly involved in the lives of others and look to God's nature for healing power.  So go HELP!