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Dinnertime can be stressful for parents, especially if their children are picky eaters. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues discussing healthy eating habits with his guest, Ali Elliott. She shares how she educates parents to set proper guidelines for their kids' perspective of food. Ali also explains how to regulate a child's consumption of sugar, and why it's important for families to eat together.
Did you know that 1 in 5 kids suffer from obesity in America? Or that on average, kids are eating about 1.8 daily servings of fruits and vegetables, less than half the recommendation of 4.5 servings? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson is joined by pediatric dietitian, Ali Elliott. They discuss how the deterioration of the family has negatively impacted children's overall health, and they break down what kids should be eating daily through the 5-2-1-0 principle.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, half of all Alzheimer's cases could be prevented. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and his guest, Dr. Richard Furman, will highlight the different stages of Alzheimer's, and explain why we must take care of our bodies by eating the right foods, exercising, and sustaining a healthy weight. Follow God's prescription found in 1 Corinthians 6 to honor Him with your body.
Alzheimer's is a cruel disease, mainly because it robs its victims of precious memories of childhood, marriage, and family. Fortunately, recent studies assert that it's only genetically inevitable for 5% of the population. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Richard Furman, author of Defeating Dementia, explains that dementia is not a foregone conclusion as we get older. In fact, exercising 5 days a week and making mindful food choices can cut its likelihood by 67%!
In a poem by Helen Steiner Rice, she wrote, "Sometimes we come to life's crossroads, and we view what we think is the end. But God has a much wider vision. He knows that it's only a bend." On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. David Jeremiah and Dr. James Dobson use the poet's words to illustrate the mystery of faith. Dr. Jeremiah, who battled reoccurring cancer, staunchly refutes the belief that Christians won't and should not experience pain and suffering. Whether you're facing cancer, divorce, broken vows, or a prodigal child, remember that God's grace is truly sufficient for every need.
In 1994, Dr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Ministries, was diagnosed with cancer. While he wasn't afraid of dying, he was afraid for his family and their future. On today's edition of Family Talk, the author of When Your World Falls Apart, recounts his health journey with Dr. Dobson and the role that faith played in his recovery. During times of pain and disillusionment, Dr. Jeremiah believes the church needs a theology of adversity. The Christian life does not guarantee smooth sailing, but King David reassures us in Psalm 46, that "God is our refuge and strength."
On the cover of its September 25 edition, British medical journal The Lancet labeled women "bodies with vaginas."
The apology wasn't much better than the headline.
Lancet's
In December 2020, Shaunti Feldhahn was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. Having just written a 60-day devotional entitled Find Joy, she learned the importance of personally practicing gratitude. On today's Family Talk, Shaunti explains when she was gripped by raw fear over yet another biopsy, she thanked God for the advance of medicine. She was also genuinely grateful for and energized by the presence of her friends who reached out. Shaunti's trial affirmed God's goodness and faithfulness in her life.
"You can see the wrinkles in your skin, or the fat around your belly, and you can do something when you're unhappy with it. nobody loves their brain because you can't see it." Those are the words of renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Amen.
He warns that if you don't have a SPECT brain scan, eat healthy, and limit alcohol, you might be among the 50% percent of the US population who are diagnosed with dementia in their twilight years. Dr. Amen also warns that those with mental health challenges should have their actual brain examined through SPECT testing before a doctor might prescribe a drug which could hurt more than it helps.
A few years ago, my heartrate was misbehaving, taking the pace of a NASCAR race and the rhythm of a Morse code message. So I went to a specialist. After reviewing my tests and asking me some questions
