God's Optimal Health Plan for YouSýnishorn

The Gas Pedal

Did you know that according to Psalm 139 (NIV), that you are “fearfully and wonderfully made”? Now, in your perfect creation, think of your body as a machine (for just a moment!). Your liver is the oil filter, your lungs are the muffler, your brain is the electric circuit, and your thyroid is the gas pedal. Every vehicle has a maintenance schedule, warranty, and operator’s manual, with the Bible serving as our daily manual and operating guide. If you read, follow, and observe the schedule, you will enjoy a healthy life journey and be capable of navigating the peaks and valleys. If you neglect your machine, you will end up on the junk heap permanently.

Your thyroid gland helps the body adjust to hot and cold. Does the initial cold of winter penetrate your bones? If so, the thyroid may need a more quality source of iodine. We suggest Celtic Sea Salt, organic kelp, sea vegetables that are found in the macrobiotic section of grocery stores, and organic iodine. Also, your liver needs to be functioning optimally to process oils, proteins, and hormones for thyroid use.

You can check your thyroid by monitoring your morning armpit temperature for three consecutive days. Take it first thing in the morning, prior to getting out of bed. It should be 97.8 degrees or higher. Signs of a low thyroid include constipation, morning headaches, wide-spaced teeth, fatigue throughout the day, and elevated cholesterol. Ask the Lord today for His wisdom to make new, healthy choices that honor Him.