Tag: effects

  • Cancer – Part Three

    We have covered a lot of ground over the last two blogs. What I have mentioned are general guidelines for you to consider and research for your own life. The guidelines that I give are to facilitate a healthier lifestyle. I encourage you to seek out medical advice if you have specific questions that relate…

  • Cancer – Part Two

      What a powerful Saviour we serve. Along with all His power, the thing I like to consider is the deep compassion He uses in exercising His power. Read through the gospels and you’ll see Jesus going from place to place, constantly offering healing and forgiveness to those who had faith in Him. One of…

  • Cancer

    It’s easy to fear the devastating effects of cancer. But we must look it in the face, with God’s grace and power, if we wish to maintain a victorious Christian walk. We can begin to fight cancer by first seeking to know the enemy a little better. So let’s start finding out just how much…

  • Ibogaine What is it and is it Safe?

    Ibogaine (12-Methoxyibogamine) is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance found in a number of plants, principally in a member of the Apocynaceae family known as iboga. In recent times, it has been identified as having anti-addictive properties. It is a highly controlled substance in the United States. It is classified by the FDA as a Schedule…

  • Addiction to Prescription Drugs

    Prescription medications such as pain relievers, central nervous system depressants (tranquilizers and sedatives), and stimulants are highly beneficial treatments for a variety of health conditions. Pain relievers enable individuals with chronic pain to lead productive lives; tranquilizers can reduce anxiety and help patients with sleep disorders; and stimulants help people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…

  • Effects of Drinking Alcohol 2

    Thank you for returning to find out the devastating effects that alcohol has on the brain and the body. In the case of alcohol, the neurotransmitters involved are gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamine. GABA is an inhibitor while the effects of glutamine are excitatory. Alcohol increases the effects of GABA while at the same time…

  • Effects of Drinking Alcohol 1

    Alcohol’s devastating effects have been felt by individuals, their families and our society for thousands of years. The first mention of alcohol in the Bible is related to an episode in the life of Noah where he becomes intoxicated. This tragic event with its associated negative consequences on Noah and his family is recorded in…

  • Addiction – It’s Many Faces – Part II

    Introducing the Human Brain The human brain is the most complex organ in the body.  This three-pound mass of gray and white matter sits at the center of all human activity-you need it to drive a car, to enjoy a meal, to breathe, to create an artistic masterpiece, and to enjoy everyday activities.  In brief,…

  • Addiction, Its Many Faces – Part I

    Addiction to alcohol, nicotine, prescription medications, and illegal substances cost Americans upwards of half a trillion dollars a year, considering their combined medical, economic, criminal, and social impact. Every year, abuse of illicit drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol contributes to the death of more than 100,000 Americans, while tobacco is linked to an estimated 440,000…

  • Spirit Filled or Drug Filled – Part 7: MDMA (Ecstasy)

    I pray this series has been enlightening as we discussed several drugs that are commonly abused. In our final blog in this series we will discuss MDMA (Ecstasy). It is God’s desire that He completely sanctify every aspect of our lives – spirit, soul, and body – according to I Thessalonians 5:23. God desires to…