And behold, there was a certain man before
Him who had dropsy. …And He…healed
him, and let him go. —Luke 14:2,4

Dropsy—fluid retention, swelling, edema, and swollen ankles—is the result of a toxic liver. Increasing protein consumption can also relieve the body of extra fluid.

TODAY’S TIP: Avoid white potatoes, which are a nightshade vegetable and may create water retention. Parsley is an excellent kidney purifying herb.

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And Lot lifted his eyes and saw all
the plain of Jordan, that it was well
watered everywhere…like the garden
of the Lord…. —Genesis 13:10

TODAY’S TIP: The Dead Sea contains minerals that can purify and detox your system. Apply Dead Sea mud and clay masks to cleanse your skin of toxins and acne. Alternatively, soak your feet in Epsom salt water to stimulate detoxification.

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…Because the creation itself also will be
delivered from the bondage of corruption
in the glorious liberty of the children of
God. For we know that the whole creation
groans and labors with birth pangs
together until now. —Romans 8:21-22

We live in a polluted world and creation groans for the return of Jesus so it can be delivered from corruption.

TODAY’S TIP: Be kind to your liver and drink water from a pure source to cleanse your liver and cleanse your system. Minimize the direct toxins you put into your body.

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Again, departing from the region of
Tyre and Sidon, He came through the
midst of the region of Decapolis to
the Sea of Galilee. —Mark 7:31

Walking by a saltwater sea or a fresh body of water is beneficial for body cleansing. Ocean waves can create a negative ion charge. This promotes health and healing. The negative ions pull unwanted toxins from the body via the lymphatic system and literally charge you up. Your body absorbs minerals from the ocean.

TODAY’S TIP: Take a home mineral bath with Epsom salts to promote health.

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Look at the birds of the air, for they neither
sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your
heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of
more value than they? —Matthew 6:26

TODAY’S TIP: Keep your diet simple and pure. Eat foods that decay and spoil—foods that need to be consumed in a few days. Avoid processed foods. Start your day with one half of a red apple with two teaspoons of organic almond butter, a poached egg, or quinoa. Avoid gluten-based grains like rye, wheat, oats, and barley, as they may be creating health challenges.

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A righteous man who falters before the
wicked is like a murky spring and a
polluted well. —Proverbs 25:26

We have many choices when it comes to water. Always check the purity of your water. Spring water may contain high levels of contaminants.

TODAY’S TIP: Do not drink water that tastes, smells, or looks particulate. Tap water that has an odor of chlorine in the winter months should be avoided. I encourage my patients to drink “reverse osmosis” filtered water.

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Wine makes you mean, beer makes you
quarrelsome—a staggering drunk is not much
fun. —Proverbs 20:1 The Message

Water is essential to promote a quality life. Consuming alcohol creates additional stress on an already overworked liver.

TODAY’S TIP: Your liver is your recycle organ; keep it pure by drinking pure water.

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Most people who suffer with kidney stones made of calcium oxalate (the most common kind) excrete too much calcium in their urine. A new study has shown that eating less animal protein and using less salt works far better than cutting back on calcium.

TODAY’S TIP: Limit your daily animal protein to 50 grams or less and your sodium intake to 2,400 milligrams.

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And whoever gives one of these little ones
only a cup of cold water in the name of a
disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no
means lose his reward. —Matthew 10:42

Water purifies the body and is a satisfying thirst quencher. Beware of sugary soft drinks and fruit juices. One twelve-ounce can of soda contains nearly ten teaspoons of sugar. The immune system is paralyzed for hours after eating or drinking sugar.

TODAY’S TIP: Select grape juice sweetened spritzers as a soda option and herbal tea with fresh mint leaves in place of coffee.

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Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore,
being wearied from His journey, sat
thus by the well…. —John 4:6

If you have challenging health conditions, test your water sources. Some people believe well water is pure, but herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers have often contaminated our water tables and wells.

TODAY’S TIP: Test your drinking water and the water you bathe in.

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