Publisher's Synopsis
Discover God's original intent for our food and its healing power for our bodies. From the very beginning, God had a plan for the flourishing of our whole self.
When was the last time you or someone you love prayed for healing? In a world with skyrocketing rates of chronic disease, autoimmune conditions, and mental health disorders, it was likely not long ago. If you haven't experienced the healing you prayed for, it's easy to feel discouraged and alone. But what if God has already answered that prayer? What if His answer is far better than you could've imagined? What if God has already given us everything we need to flourish physically, mentally, and spiritually? What if you are actually designed to heal? In Designed to Heal, author Alex Morgan describes his wife's battle against Ulcerative Colitis, where she found victory, and how that affected their faith. Alex breaks down how God designed our bodies to heal themselves and our food to fuel that healing. He continues by diving into the personal and societal patterns of life that have led us deeper into disease. Finally, he gives practical insights into living out God's original healing design for our bodies. Our physical and spiritual selves are more interconnected than we think. In Designed to Heal, Alex shares his family's personal experience discovering that truth. If you're in need of healing or simply want to help your body flourish, this book will provide the insight you need to begin or continue that journey. In the process, your faith will be encouraged as you realize that God didn't leave you or ignore you but, on the contrary, He designed you to heal. In this book you'll learn:- Personal stories of healing from autoimmune disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Chron's Disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- How God designed our immune systems to fight for us, not against us.
- What the Bible says about our bodies, our food, and our healing.
- Why Christians (and all of us) should care about what we put in our bodies.
- What the root cause of chronic disease is and how to stop it.
- Why Western medicine and pharmaceuticals are not always the best path towards holistic healing.
- How eating organic, whole foods is a return to human tradition.
- How to look back at human history to look forward to human growth.
- How our gut health and our microbiome are directly connected to our wellness.
- How God designed our food for more than just our physical health but also our mental health, emotional health, and spiritual health.
- Common pitfalls that prevent us from living out a healthy lifestyle.
- The industrial food system's practices that reduce our food's healing potential.
- Why ultra-processed foods hurt our digestive health.
- Practical tips on what foods to eat and what foods to avoid.
- How the quality of our meat, vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy matter immensely.
- Simple recipes for implementing in your daily lifestyle rather than trying to just follow a diet.
- Tons of great references for diving deeper into these topics.
