Can One Exercise too Much?

The short answer to the question is YES! A pattern of chronic exercise in pursuit of extreme or narrowly focused fitness goals can trigger increased cravings for quick energy carbohydrates, inhibit fat metabolism, compromise immune function, exhaust the body’s stress management mechanisms, and break down lean muscle tissue. Yes, I did say, too much exercise …

The Enemy of Healing

When you consider humanity’s ever-increasing struggle and stated desire for wellness, is there any doubt that we’re in a battle? Shouldn’t we be further along?  Just look at the upward trend in the use of pharmaceutical medications. We are not against pharmaceutical drugs, but we are very passionately against the overuse and unnecessary use of …

Inflammation: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Inflammation: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Part 1 of 2 Everyone who has had a sore throat, rash, hives, or a sprained ankle knows about inflammation. These are normal and appropriate responses of the immune — your body’s defense system — to infection and trauma. This kind of inflammation is good. We need …

In the Beginning…God

Below is Health and Wellness Article #21 from Doctors Mark and Michelle Sherwood.  The articles are sent out monthly.  Please advise if you would like to opt out of receiving these articles.  If they are helpful, please let us know. If we truly believe God and his Word, we must also believe his Word is …