February Heart Health Month

In order to call attention to the importance of heart health, since 1963, the United States President has declared February "American Heart Month." Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are the number one killer in the US.

Did you know..... on average, the heart pumps about 72 times per minute? This means your heart beats about 103,680 times a day while pumping about 2,000 gallons of blood through your body. With your heart working this hard every day, it is very important to keep it as healthy as possible.

The Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), particularly the Omega-3s, have been shown to contribute to cardiovascular health in many ways. Omega-3 fatty acids are natural, mild blood thinners, and seem to work by reducing the "stickiness" of blood cells, which could prevent complications like blood clots and stroke. Omega-3 may also reduce hypertension: studies of large groups of people have found that the more Omega-3 fatty acids people consume, the lower their overall blood pressure levels.

EFAs are also becoming more popular among doctors. Symptoms such as blood pressure and cholesterol can be controlled with prescription medications, but for many people these options are unacceptable due to the many side effects. As more and more research is published on EFAs, their effectiveness for controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, and their lack of side effects, doctors are welcoming of the idea of recommending these products for some of their patients.

Several studies have shown that patients with heart and cardiovascular conditions have low levels of Coenzyme Q-10 in their body. Coenzyme Q-10 supplements can aid stabilization of heart rate, help strengthen the heart muscle, help lower blood pressure, and can even decrease symptoms of heart and cardiovascular problems, such as fluid retention in the ankles (edema), and may help periodontal disease, a gum disease that can be a symptom of heart disease.

These supplements are very safe and can be taken together. Anyone under a doctor’s care should not discontinue their prescription medication without first consulting their doctor.

* Supplement Watch: Supplement Library: “Coenzyme Q-10” and “Flaxseed Oil.” http://www.supplementwatch.com/

* American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/

* American Stroke Association. Multiple links to “Reducing Risk.” http://www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3030166

BIOMETICS’ complete line of advanced liquid nutritional supplements provide vital nutrients in a highly absorbable form. CELL CARE contains the Omega-3 Fatty Acids, plus Vitamin E, Flaxseed Oil, 30mg of Emusol® Micellized Coenzyme Q-10, and many other nutrients to support a healthy heart and cardiovascular system.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Need Vitamins?

Early warning signs you need vitamins.

Are you troubled by fatigue, illness or loss of appetite? Experts say you could be suffering from nothing more than a vitamin deficiency.

We Americans are eating a tremendous amount of food but are NOT getting enough vitamins, declares Dr. Earl Mindell, author of the "Vitamin Bible" and the "Anti-aging Bible."

Here are some symptoms to common vitamin deficiencies, according to Dr. Mindell and the American Dietetic Association (ADA).

VITAMIN A: Acne, reduced sense of smell, dry hair fatigue, sleeplessness, rough skin, night blindness and frequent infections.

VITAMIN C: Bleeding gums, depression, easy bruising, irritability, joint pain, loose teeth, exhaustion and slow healing.

VITAMIN D: Burning sensation in the mouth and throat, heavy sweating on the scalp, diarrhea, insomnia and nervousness.

VITAMIN E: Inpaired reflexes, unsteady gait, uncoordinated eye movement, swelling of the feet, dry skin.

VITAMIN B1 (thiamine): Indigestion, anxiety, diahrrhea, poor circulation.

VITAMIN B2 (riboflavin): Mouth and lip sores, lesions around genitalia, dandruff, eye fatigue and lack of hair luster.

VITAMIN B6: Acne, hair loss, pink eye, depression, dizziness, fatigue, slow wound healing and sleepiness.

VITAMIN B12: Indigestion, constipation, fatigue, headaches, mood swings, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating and forgetfulness.

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Personal Decision While Fasting

How You Spend Your Time While Fasting is a Personal Decision

My ideas about fasting were shaped more by the world and what I saw in the media than by God's Word. So I grew up with the idea that fasting was something done by cloistered monks in prayer cells, hermits in caves, and very spiritual people on sacred retreats. But that's not the way the Bible thinks about fasting. In the Bible, fasting often occurs as something you do while carrying on your everyday activities!

Matthew 6:16-18 demonstrates this, since Jesus pictures a situation in which Christians are among other people going about their normal duties and activities. In fact, soldiers involved in the activity of warfare sometimes fasted (1 Samuel 14:24) as well as the sailors on the ship with Paul (Acts 27:33). There is a certain sense in which fasting, even in the midst of your daily activities, becomes a constant prayer to the Lord. And in the actual experience of fasting, a periodic pang of hunger can become a good reminder to send up a short "arrow prayer" for the particular thing about which you are fasting.

What a marvelous freedom God gives us in the area of fasting. Jesus assumes that we will fast, yet he leaves the choice of when to fast, the length of our fast, and the decision of how we will spend our time while fasting completely up to us!

Fasting Does Not Negate Our Responsibility to be Obedient to God

We cannot fast and pray expecting God to bless when there is known sin in our lives. Fasting does not impress God with our spirituality to the point that he ignores our disobedience. On the contrary, genuine fasting will always cause us to examine our hearts to make sure everything is right with Him.

The people of Isaiah's day thought that they could fast in disobedience and God would hear them. But God said, "on the day of your fasting, you do as you please and exploit all your workers. Your fasting ends in quarreling and strife and in striking each other with wicked fists. You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high". (Isaiah 58:3b-4).

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Products Working in Natural Harmony

Some things in life you just shouldn’t take advantage of and your health is one of them!

Why are Biometics cutting~edge nutritional products so effective?

Because they deliver just the right quantities of nutrition in a balanced, bio~available form through the unique technology of Emusol® Micellization, which converts fat~soluble nutrients into water~soluble form, so the body has optimal absorption, uses the nutrients more quickly, and doesn’t waste them through elimination.

Enjoy the harmony of products that restore your health and vitality. Experience the joy of products that work. If your goal is to avoid illness, increase energy, or lose weight, Biometics nutritional products deliver the results you are looking for. All of our products are designed to work together in harmony for the promotion of a happier, healthier life.

In this hectic, fast~paced world it’s difficult to eat properly due to skipped meals and the consumption of processed, fast foods, which offer very little nutritional value.
Biometics nutritional energy programs are the solution you need to provide the daily amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to restore proper nutritional values and provide a natural energy boost.

Why People Need Biometic Products
For faster, easier absorption by the body, Biometics products are formulated using the Emusol® Micellization process. Our body most easily accepts nutrients in a water~soluble form. The superior process increases the amount of vitamins and minerals your body absorbs by 500%!!

Bometics Products and Your Body ~ An Amazing Combination!

When it comes to nutrition, our bodies crave the proper nutrition needed to operate at peak condition. When given the proper nutrition, your body is an amazing machine. This is why all our products are formulated to be taken in liquid form. This not only makes them easier to take, but also ensures absorption of the nutrients your body needs.

Biometics advanced nutritional products are revitalizing people across the nation with renewed health and energy.

Biometics is an investment in your health and contains a combination of great products!
Join us in a drink to your health.

Health Can Create Wealth
Biometics offers a unique opportunity to combine health and personal wealth. We can show you our path to financial freedom so that you can live the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. We are so sure that once you try our products, you’ll want to share them with others! It’s that simple!

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The Occasion and Length For A Fast

The Occasion for a Fast is Voluntary:
Fasting was looked upon as a very great virtue in the early church. In fact, they thought so highly of fasting that they inserted the term "fasting" into the Biblical text even though it wasn't in the original manuscripts (check various translations or margin notes for Matthew 17:21; Mark 9:29; Acts 10:30; 1 Corinthians 7:5)! This emphasis upon fasting also caused them to do the very thing the Pharisees had done, which was to prescribe certain set times for fasting: twice a week on Wednesday and Friday!

We need to be careful to avoid pitfalls of legalism like this. Surprisingly, a particular day for fasting was commanded in Scripture only once -- on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16). The fast on the Day of Atonement was connected with a deep mournful spirit in confessing sin. Now in the New Covenant, Jesus Christ has become our atonement offering, so we no longer even need to observe the Leviticus 16 Day of Atonement! In all the rest of the Bible there are no other Scriptures which command fasting at a specific time or on a specific occasion! None!

So when should a Christian fast? When he or she feels the Spirit of God leading them to fast. The occasion for fasting is a totally voluntary decision. Some of the specific times when people in the Bible fasted are listed in the next section. But basically we can say a Christian may decide to fast whenever there is a spiritual concern or struggle in his or her life. Of course, there may be times when those in authority over us proclaim a fast, as was done by King Saul (1 Samuel 14:24) or Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20:3). But normally and ultimately that decision is solely between us and the Lord.

The Length of a Fast is Voluntary:
When we were looking at a "normal fast" (see above) we noted that a fast was usually for one day. In addition to the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:32) you can see examples of one day fasts in Judges 20:26; 1 Samuel 14:24; 2 Samuel 1:12; and 2 Samuel 3:35. The Jewish day was counted from sunset to sunset, so this meant that the fast would be broken (that is, food could be eaten) after sundown. However, some fasts were longer. The fast of Esther continued 3 days, both day and night. At the burial of Saul the fast was seven days (1 Samuel 31:13) and David also fasted seven days when his child was ill (2 Samuel 12:16-18). The longest fasts we find in the Bible are for forty days: Moses (3 times -- Deuteronomy 9:9,18; Exodus 34:28), Elijah (once -- 1 Kings 19:8), and Jesus (once -- Matthew 4:2). The Biblical principle here is that the length of time you fast is determined by your own desires and the occasion or purpose of the fast. The duration can be that which the individual or group feels led to set. There is a great deal of freedom in the Lord here. However, the more common practice of a "normal fast" appears to be one day.

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Why Fast?

God said, "When you seek me with all your heart, I will be found by you" (Jeremiah 29:13,14). When a man or woman is willing to set aside the legitimate appetites of the body to concentrate on the work of praying, they are demonstrating that they mean business, that they are seeking God with all their heart.

Fasting is an expression of wholeheartedness. This is clear from Joel's call to the nation of Israel: "Yet even now," says the Lord, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting. . ." (Joel 2:12).

Andrew Murray said, "Fasting helps to express, to deepen, and to confirm the resolution that we are ready to sacrifice anything - to sacrifice ourselves - to attain what we seek for the kingdom of God."

How do you know when to pray and fast and when to just pray? That is not a question that someone else can always answer for you. But here is a principle: In God's word we always find fasting connected with a very troubled spirit or a very anxious heart before the Lord. So a reason for fasting is not something you choose on the spur of the moment. Rather the reason is a consuming one. In a sense, it's not something you choose, so much as something that chooses you, because it's that important.

So why fast? To demonstrate that we are seeking God "with all our heart." Fasting puts things in proper focus. It is a physical way of saying, "Food and the things of this life are not as important to me now as__________ (fill in the blank) ."

Of course, denying yourself food to focus on God and His program shows humility. That is why fasting is also the equivalent of the phrase "to humble oneself before the Lord" (Psalm 35:13; 1 Kings 21:29; Ezra 8:21). When a person is really concerned about the things of God, he will humble himself. There will be times when he will abstain from the enjoyment of food to continue concentration and focus on that which is important to God.

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WELLNESS & ENERGY

Biometics A.M. Program is designed to give you the nutrition and energy you need all day long. There are three primary components in this liquid supplement program that are synergistically designed to give you fast and effective results.

* NUTRITION – to ensure your body absorbs the nutrients it needs.
* ENERGY – people rely on coffee or other caffeinated beverages in the morning and throughout the day to keep them up and running.
* DIGESTIVE HEALTH – in order for your body to function at its best.

Biometics A.M. Program consists of products designed to be taken in the morning and keep you energized consistently throughout the day.

BIOMETICS' A.M PROGRAM
The following liquid products compose Biometics’ A.M. drink:

BIO FUEL ~ Sick of feeling tired and weak, like your missing out on life?
Daily Multivitamin Supplement: Its more than a vitamin, it is an energy source! Bio Fuel provides 100% if the U.S. Daily Value of a number of essential vitamins, along with high levels of the antioxidant nutrients Vitamins A, C, E, Beta Carotene, and Selenium.
Supports Complete Nutrition and Antioxidant Protection*

ALOE PLUS ~ A delicious peach flavor!
Aloe Juice Concentrate with Vitamin C: Just as Aloe is used in cosmetics to soften the tissues of the skin, ALOE PLUS aids the body by preparing the inner lining of the digestive tract to ensure the optimal absorption of nutrients. ALOE PLUS is a terrific source of antioxidants to help protect the body against free radical damage and enviormental pollutants. Aloe vera juice can be effective for treating inflammatory bowel disease.
Supports Optimum Digestive Performance*

GET-GO-N-PLUS ~ Do you need energy? This is sure to get you throught the day!
Vitamin B Supplement with Tyrosine: This amino acid helps energize the body, creating greater mental alertness and high energy levels. The daily stresses in our lives mean we need to replenish our B-vitamins regularly.
Advanced Nutrition for Enhanced Energy and Vitality*

BIO ALERT ~ Stay on your toes and don't miss a beat!
Vitamin B Supplement with Choline: Improves nerve impulse performance and increase mental clarity and memory. Research has shown that Choline assists in reducing high blood pressure, dissolving cholesterol and body fat, improving kidney and liver function, and preventing the accumulation of fat in the liver.
Enhances Mental Focus, Clarity and Alertness*

BIOMETICS’ TARGETED A.M. PRODUCTS
Other Biometics’ products that can be added to your A.M. drink include:

BIO IMMUNE ~ Promotes healthy living!
With Echinacea, Zinc and Vitamin C: BIO IMMUNE contains potent herbal agents to increase the strength and vitality of the immune system. These essential nutrients promote natural cleansing and detoxification, as well as promote new tissue growth and repair.
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CELL CARE ~ Packed with antioxidants beneficial for all ages!
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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A Beautiful Testimony

I received this testimony and asked to, "Let every one see this email and know this is what kind of opportunity is right here with Biometics".

Thank you so much Laura for sharing this with us to share with others.

Hello everyone! I just had to share this.......

I cannot tell you how much seeing this video impacted me. As most of you may already know, Biometics came into my life after I was injured and disabled in a head on car accident. And I am somewhat disfigured from the neck down due to that car accident. A broken back, on a respirator, 6 abdominal surgeries, and a temporary colostomy.......well, my torso look like I laid on a grenade! But I fought and I fought and I got back on my feet, thanks to the benefits I got when I started drinking the products.

Fast forward a few years, and I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, followed by 2 mastectomies, and reconstruction using the muscle and fat from both of my thighs. My legs look like I had a run in with a shark. However, Biometics, the company, the products, and my paycheck were always there for me during the hard times. I looked even freakier when I lost all my hair, but I still marched on.

When I discovered Biometics, I worked like a woman with her pants on fire to build myself a Biometics business. I worked and I worked. I was a walking talking billboard for these products. I did nothing fancy, nothing cute. I spoke from the heart and spoke to as many people each day that was physically possible. It was very hard, fun, and rewarding work. And when I was knocked down or feeling low, I got back out there. I kept looking and looking for the people I knew were out there somewhere, waiting for me to find them, to get them partnered with me to build this business. And I didn't stop looking, day in and day out, on vacation, during jogs at the park (yes, I would stop people while they were jogging and whip a sample out of my pocket, I was determined, focused, and very excited), grocery stores, movie lines. I was determined to build this business and I just did it to the point of hysteria!

So having watched this video,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqantZJ6WwM
if you are wanting or trying or just thinking about building a business with Biometics, then I ask you on behalf of the gentleman in the video, "What's stopping you?"

Blessings,
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"Someday Begins TODAY"

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has imagined the things that I have prepared for those who love Me.” (1 Corinthians 2:9)

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Heart Healthy Valentine

Before you give your heart away this Valentine’s Day, make sure it’s in good shape.

Keeping your heart strong and healthy is essential to everyday life. Did you know..... on average, the heart pumps about 72 times per minute? This means your heart beats about 103,680 times a day while pumping about 2,000 gallons of blood through your body. With your heart working this hard every day, it is very important to keep it as healthy as possible.

There are many supplements that can help keep your heart healthy.
Supplementing with healthy fats like the Omega-3 and Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) can help lower blood pressure, keep blood triglycerides in check (high triglycerides are generally linked with increased risk of heart disease), may inhibit the progression of atherosclerosis, and may also offer relief from atherosclerosis and other inflammatory conditions of the heart or circulatory system.

Supplements such as B-6, B-12, and folic acid (also known as folate) can help control levels of homocysteine in the blood. This is important because high homocysteine levels are one of the lesser-known risk factors for heart disease. In fact, high homocysteine levels may be present in otherwise healthy patients. High homocysteine can make blood clot more easily than it should, increasing the risks of stroke and blood vessel blockages, and has also been linked to increased risk of atherosclerosis, premature coronary artery disease, stroke, and venous blood clots. Supplementing with B-6, B-12 and folic acid helps the body process homocysteine properly and turn it into other amino acids.

People who do not eat fish are likely to lack the Omega-3 EFAs, and supplements are an excellent solution. A multivitamin containing B vitamins, or a separate multi B vitamin formula, is an excellent way to get B6, B12, and folic acid. These supplements are just a few of the many beneficial supplements that play a role in supporting the body and which work synergistically for overall health.

* Supplement Watch. “Fish Oil.”

http://www.supplementwatch.com/

* Familydoctor.org “What is homocysteine?”

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BIOMETICS’ complete line of advanced liquid nutritional supplements provide vital nutrients in a highly absorbable form. CELL CARE contains the Essential Fatty Acids Omega-3, 6, and 9, plus Vitamin E, Flaxseed Oil, 30mg of Emusol® Micellized Coenzyme Q-10, and many other nutrients to support a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. GET-GO-N PLUS and BIO FUEL contain B vitamins for enhanced energy and vitality.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Types Of Fasting

Let's take a look at the different types of fasting in the Bible, because I don't want you to feel overwhelmed by the thought of going without food for days and days. There are types of fasting that don't involve such a radical commitment. The Bible gives examples of many different kinds of fasting. (The terms "normal fast," "partial fast," and "radical fast" which appear below are not Biblical terms. They are entirely of my own making and simply a way to categorize the different fasts we see in the Bible.)

The Normal Fast:
There are very few rules when it comes to fasting. What you do is really between you and the Lord. There is only one fast command in the Bible and that was the fast on the Day of Atonement. This fast was from sunset of one day to sunset of the next (Leviticus 16:29;23:32). Since, people usually don't eat during the night that makes the fast fairly easy, since you can eat again in the evening before retiring to bed. According to the Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Bible: "The rabbis ruled that one could not eat a quantity as large as a date on this day...According to the Mishna, Yoma 8:1, on the Day of Atonement it is forbidden to eat, or drink, or bathe, or anoint oneself, or wear sandals, or to indulge in conjugal intercourse" (Zondervan Encyclopedia, vol 2, 502). Of course, this direction is not from the Bible, but perhaps we can look at that as a template for a "normal fast." So in this type of fast the person abstained from food and liquid for a period of one day (from sunset to sunset). This is a normal fast.

The Partial Fast:
In this type of fast, the emphasis is placed on restriction of diet, rather than abstaining completely from eating. Examples are: Daniel, Shadrack, Meshach and Abednego eating only vegetables and drinking only water (Daniel 1:15) and later on when Daniel alone practiced a limited diet for three weeks (Daniel 10:3). Some people would argue that this isn't really a fast at all, but Daniel 10:3 does use the word "mourned" which is a Biblical occasion for fasting (see below) and a common synonym for fasting.

The Radical Fast:
This type of fast is one in which the person refrains from both food and water OR simply food (but not water) for an extended period of time. A radical fast can be harmful to your health and in most cases should not exceed three days. An example of a radical fast can be found with Esther and her household. Esther decided to fast for three days abstaining from both "food and water" both "day and night" (Esther 4:15-16). The rabbi Ezra and the apostle Paul also went without food and water for three days (Ezra 10:6-9; Acts 9:9). David is another example of a radical fast. He went seven days without food (but probably with liquid) as a plea to God to save the life of his child (2 Samuel 12:15-20). Fasts that extend beyond three or seven days can be found in the Bible, but these exceptions were based upon direct guidance from God or a supernatural ability given by God to complete the fast. Examples of these extreme fasts are: Moses (Deuteronomy 9:9-18 and Exodus 34:28); Elijah (1 Kings 19:8); and Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11).

Biblical Principles on Fasting
Fasting is Assumed by the New Testament: When Jesus spoke about fasting, he didn't say if you fast, but "when you fast" (Matthew 6:16). Our Lord assumes that Christians will fast. And from the rest of the books in the New Testament we know that they did.There once was an inappropriate time for fasting though: when our Lord was here on earth. During that time Jesus' disciples never fasted and that seemed unusual to the religious leaders and John the Baptist's friends. "Then the followers of John came to Jesus and said, 'Why do we and the Pharisees often fast for a certain time, but your followers don't?' Jesus answered, 'The friends of the bridegroom are not sad while he is with them. But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and then they will fast.'" (Matthew 9:14-15).

Now Jesus is no longer physically present with us. He will not be until His second coming. So until the rapture, our Lord knows there will be times when fasting is an appropriate response. He is not here and because of that there will be spiritual struggle, and tribulation, and a need to fast.

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Fasting ~ God’s Provision of Food

I don't know if you ever thought much about a Biblical perspective on food. 'Why did God give us food?' 'How are we to think about food?' 'Can we enjoy eating?' The Bible gives us answers to these questions. According to the Scripture, food is given to us as a gift from God for four reasons.
Food is given to us for:

Enjoyment ~ The variety of tastes found in creation is not an accident. God gave us such a wide variety of eatable types of food and a highly developed taste system, so that man would find pleasure in eating. Sometimes Christians, especially when we have been raised in more legalistic churches, have a hard time believing that we are allowed to enjoy anything! But we are! Food is meant to be a source of joy (Ecclesiastes 2:24-25; 5:18). And so are a lot of other things in God's creation. We are allowed to enjoy our food.

Sustenance ~ Even in the garden of Eden, Adam needed food to sustain his life and give him energy to do the tasks God had assigned him. Plants were given to Adam and Eve for this purpose: Genesis 1:30. Later on animals were given for the same purpose: Genesis 9:3. Both plants and animals are God's provision for our nourishment.

Fellowship ~ Genesis 18:1-8 gives us one of the first examples of fellowship and food. All through the Old Testament the people of God came together for fellowship over food. God made food for fellowship. He even commanded that some of the sacrifices offered to Him at the temple were to be shared with others. These were communal meals -- meals in which the whole community sat down and ate together (see Deuteronomy 12:6,7,18). Families still find a resource of love, fellowship, discussion, and understanding when they come together to eat.

In fact, in my childhood home, the dining table was one of the few times that we were all together as a family. The meal became a focal point for conversation, communication, discussion and teaching in our household. That's the way God intended it.

The Family of Christ still breaks bread together in the Lord's Supper and one of the purposes of the Eucharist is for fellowship (1 Corinthians 10:17). In Revelation 3:20 Jesus Christ's fellowship with believers is described as a meal. And at Christ's second coming we all get invited to a banquet (Revelation 19:9)! Food was made by God to bring us together.

Worship ~ Food also is a source of worship. We should be very conscious of the fact that food is a gift from God (Matthew 6:11 & 1 Timothy 4:3b-4). In fact, Paul says that every bit of food "should be received with thanksgiving" (1 Timothy 4:3). Hence, every meal becomes an occasion for thanksgiving. When we put food to our mouths at the beginning of the meal (Acts 27:35) and when we sit back in our chair with satisfaction (Deuteronomy 8:10), our natural reaction should be God-ward gratitude. According to the Bible food was created to be a source of thanksgiving and worship.

The Bible tells us that food was given for four reasons. God has created food for the purpose of enjoyment, sustenance, fellowship, and worship. Yet God also has a place for fasting in our lives. But before we find out where that place is, let's see exactly what the Bible means when it talks about "fasting".

Come back again and learn the "Types Of Fasting."

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Fasting

You probably knew that Moses was the first recorded faster in the Bible. And perhaps you also knew that the longest time of fasting was for 40 days. You may have even guessed all three of the men who fasted for 40 days. [The answer is in the section below entitled "Some Biblical Principles on Fasting."] But the last question is a bit different from the first three. It may even be a little threatening, because it involves an evaluation of our life - not just head knowledge of Biblical facts. If you are like me, I would try and squirm out of it by asking what you mean by "a periodic basis." But we should not avoid the question. This fourth question is very important. Even more important than the other three.

Fasting has been out of vogue for at least 150 years. In the twentieth century church, the idea seems alien to us. God's Word assumes that fasting will be a regular part of a Christian's life. Yet for most of us, it's not. If we were to make a study of fasting in the Bible most of us would find ourselves very challenged about this neglected area of Christian discipline. I'd like to encourage you to do something about that problem. But before I make that challenge I want to talk to you about what fasting really is, some Biblical principles on fasting, and some of the appropriate occasions for fasting according to the Scripture.

What Is Biblical Fasting?

First of all, let's look at the root word which is used for "fasting." The Greek word for fasting is nesteia -- a compound of ne (a negative prefix) and esthio which means "to eat." So the basic root meaning of the word simply means "not to eat."

But what does this "not eating" food mean? Why did people in the Bible "not eat?" We find a clue in Leviticus 16:29. This verse says that fasting is synonymous with "afflicting one's soul." We gain some insight here about how the Hebrews viewed fasting. Fasting is more than just "afflicting one's body". It is "afflicting one's soul." In other words, fasting in the Hebrew mind is something my soul participates in. Fasting is denying my self. It is denying not only my own body, but also my own wants. It is a way of saying that food and my desires are secondary to something else. Fasting is "afflicting one's soul" -- an act of self-denial. But it is not only an act of self-denial and here is where the monks and hermits went wrong.

Biblical fasting is "not eating" with spiritual communication in mind. How do we know this? Because Biblical fasting always occurs together with prayer in the Bible - ALWAYS. You can pray without fasting, but you cannot fast (Biblically speaking) without praying. Biblical fasting is deliberately abstaining from food for a spiritual reason: communication and relationship with the Father.

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Biblical Fasting ~ 2

Biblical Fasting - Is there a proper method to fasting?

Biblical fasting, unlike fasting for medical or health reasons, must be done with an attitude of seriousness and sincerity. When we fast, we willingly deprive the body of nourishment and the pleasurable taste of food. The body requires food for sustenance; therefore our hearts and minds must be totally focused and directed towards God so that He may be the full source of our strength during our period of fasting.

Fasting must also be done in an attitude of humility. It is not necessary for others to know we are fasting; it is directed towards God. “But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” (Matthew 6:17-18).


In addition to our attitudes towards God and our stance before man, our motives must also be correct. We should fast in order to further the building up of God’s kingdom by seeking to minister to others. The prophet Isaiah received from the Lord the acceptable motives for our fasts: “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter -- when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?” (Isaiah 58:6-7).


Fasts may last for varying lengths of time -- one day, three days, seven days, and more. We should prayerfully seek the Lord about the length of our fast. Fasting should have an object in mind; we should have a clear idea of the need and purpose. One of the most pressing reasons for Christian fasting may be revival -- “Will you not revive us again. . .” (Psalm 85:6).

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Biblical Fasting ~ 1

I will be doing a few posts the next few days that will explain some of the "why's and how to's" concerning fasting.

Biblical Fasting ~ Is fasting necessary for today’s people?

Biblical fasting is a spiritual discipline which was encouraged by Jesus, Himself, while He was on earth. When questioned as to why the Pharisees and the disciples of John the Baptist fasted while Jesus disciples did not, Jesus answered, "How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast” (Matthew 9:15).

Jesus was indicating that fasting would become a necessity when, the bridegroom (Jesus) was taken away. While Jesus, who was God manifested in human form, was still on earth, His followers enjoyed a close fellowship and friendship with Him. Jesus bestowed power and authority on them to the extent that they had limited power to preach, heal the sick, and cast out devils. Similarly, when Jesus sent them out to minister to the populace, He instructed them to take few provisions. “Then Jesus asked them, ‘When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?’ ‘Nothing,’ they answered. He said to them, ‘But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one’” (Luke 22:35-36).

Jesus was teaching that after His departure, the entire dynamic would change and the disciples would need a different type of preparation and provision. Fasting was to be a vital part of this new preparation. The new covenant is based on the truth that we have received everything in Christ, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3).

Nevertheless, we cooperate with the Spirit in the working out of our salvation with much prayer, meditation, and the study of God’s Word. In addition to all these spiritual practices, Christians should also employ the humbling discipline of fasting.

What are the benefits of people fasting?

Biblical fasting brings us into a closer union with God. While our bodies are being deprived for the purpose of drawing near to God, He has promised in return to draw near to us. This is a spiritual certainty. As we decrease, the Spirit increases. As individuals we are strengthened and renewed. “. . .Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day” (2 Corinthians 4:16).

While this verse applies to our eternal destiny, the principle applies to our daily sojourn; as we humble and deprive our bodies through fasting, our spiritual man is made stronger and our senses more acute. This principle served the apostles well during the early church days. Their decisions were made through fasting and prayer; God gave them instructions and directions. “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off” (Acts 13:2-3).

Wicked kings, destined for destruction, received mercy from humbling themselves and fasting (1 Kings 21:29). The entire nation of Nineveh, including animals, fasted upon hearing the pronouncement of judgment from the prophet Jonah -- and God spared them (Jonah 3:10). Jesus received divine preparation for His earthly ministry while fasting and enduring temptation. Moses waited upon God forty days and received the divine revelation of God’s commandments.

While we await the return of the bridegroom, our Lord Jesus Christ, fasting exemplifies our attitude of spiritual hunger -- the promise is that we will be satisfied. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6).

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Here's To Your Health

Most of us fight an ongoing battle in our minds about our body image. We wish our bodies would look a certain way; we’d like to maintain a certain weight, and none of us like ourselves when we are controlled by our cravings. In order to win this war with our weight, we need to set our minds on our royal call, not our cravings. Our diets need to be about our desire to honor our King, not about denying ourselves certain foods.

Queen Esther is an excellent example for us to follow. Her God-ordained position as queen was not to glorify herself. She did not even have a desire to be queen, but instead her desire was to honor her God and He raised her up to save her people. She didn’t need to be the prettiest in the land to win the heart of a King or to save a nation, she just surrendered all of herself to her King ~ heart, mind, soul and body. Imagine if we, God’s children, realized that everything we put into our bodies either builds up or tears down the temple of the living God. How differently would we choose what we let in?
Below are the best diet secrets ever because they are given to us by our Father in heaven according to His word:

To Honor God
“Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him; for God's temple is sacred, and you are that temple.” (1 Corinthians 3:16-17)

Most of us are likely to miss out on the power of the biblical word picture found in the above verse. Today, temples are often viewed as merely tourist attractions or a majestic something of the past; but to God's chosen people, the temple was the lifeblood of the civilization, the house of the Lord. It held the source of power, direction, and protection. It was the most beautifully designed, painstakingly immaculate, awe-inspiring fixture in the entire culture. It was functional, holy, and artistic all in one. Why would God use this spectacular man-made creation as a symbol for our earthly body? Because both are His chosen place of dwelling and both were designed by the Lord, Himself. Let us do this to honor the One who gave His very life for us. Let’s spend the next thirty days treasuring His Temple…Our bodies!

To Experience Good Health
“Beloved, I wish above all things that your soul would Prosper and that you would experience good health.” (3 John 2)

Our God, Our Daddy, in Heaven tells us in His word that above all things He wants our soul to prosper and for “His Children” to experience good health. He loves us so much that He addresses us as beloved.Dream with me for a moment: What if all Christians took care of our bodies for the right reasons, the right way—through proper nutrition, exercise, and rest—the results would be amazing:

* Imagine our Pastors, Evangelists, and Missionaries having the health and energy to finish their ministries strong. Studies show that only one out of ten pastors will still be in the ministry by the time they reach sixty years of age—physical and emotional burn-out being the major cause.

* Think about how much money would be saved on medical bills and health insurance and how much we would enjoy our Golden years in life if we invest in our health now.

* Can you envision what God’s people could accomplish here on earth if the body of Christ had more energy and clearer minds? We would have more involvement in all church ministries and our outreach programs and Prayer teams. Even more, we could remember the sermons each Sunday if we started our morning with a nutritious meal and a good rest the night before!

When you think about it, Christians should be the healthiest, happiest people on earth! After all, we know where we're going, we have life's instruction manual (the Bible), and we serve a God who has shown us, through His Word, how to take care of His temple—our bodies. But only if we take the necessary steps to be healthy will we be able to enjoy the abundance God promises.

Our bodies are the physical vessel that God uses while we're here on earth; we need to take care of it in honor of Him. Jesus Himself borrowed an earthly body while He was here on earth, and He wants to use you to accomplish even greater things!

Are you ready to receive the gift of good health? Do you want your soul to prosper and do you want to walk in victory over sickness and exhaustion?

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Happy New Year to your health and the health of your loved ones!

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A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye... and YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.

A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.

Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.

A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. ?Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.

Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.

Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many more look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.

Avocados, Eggplant and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight, and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? ?It takes exactly nine (9) months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).

Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and increase the numbers of Sperm as well to overcome male sterility.

Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.

Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries.

Oranges, Grapefruits, and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.

Onions look like the body's cells. Today's research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes.

A working companion, Garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body.

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