January 2021

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the throat. Part of the endocrine system, it creates hormones that regulate metabolism and affects many functions in the body, including: Blood pressure regulation Detoxification Energy levels Immune function Sex hormones Sleep patterns Tissue development and weight Issues with thyroid imbalances often emerge as autoimmune issues, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism  Occurs when not enough thyroid hormone is produced Most common cause is Hashimoto’s thyroid What to look for  Brain fog Dry skin Fatigue Hair loss Mood swings Weight gain Hyperthyroidism  Occurs when too...

Thought that will lead to lasting victory. God has given me power over my food choices. I’m supposed to consume food. Food isn’t supposed to consume me.2 Corinthians 12:9-11, “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” I was made for more than to be stuck in a vicious cycle of defeat.Deuteronomy 2:3, “You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.” When I am considering a compromise, I will think past this moment and ask myself, How will...