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What if Someone Imitated Your Lifestyle?

What if Someone Imitated Your Lifestyle?

Genevieve S Knutson Biblical stewardship, body as a temple, Christian encouragement, Christian health, Christian living, faith and fitness, faith and wellness, healthy habits, spiritual health
I have a question for you...If someone were to imitate your lifestyle, where would their health be?How would they look & feel physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually? Would they be stronger, more peaceful, more active & more joyful? Or would they be worn down, anxious, not sleeping well, sedentary & disconnected from God?If that thought brings a little conviction, that's okay! The Holy Spirit convicts. Satan condemns.
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Eating Well is An Act of Stewardship

Eating Well is An Act of Stewardship

Genevieve S Knutson Biblical living, Biblical stewardship, Christian health, Christian living, Christian nutrition, faith and fitness, faith and wellness, healthy eating, healthy habits, Kingdom purpose, nutritional medicine
Did you know that healthy eating is both a spiritual & physical act of stewardship?The Bible reminds us to practice moderation, gratitude & recognize that food is a gift from God. “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” - 1 Corinthians 10:31Yes, even what you eat!
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You Don't Need to Look Better for God

You Don't Need to Look Better for God

Genevieve S Knutson Biblical stewardship, Christian encouragement, Christian health, faith and fitness, faith and wellness, healthy habits, Kingdom work, spiritual health
You don't need to look better for God, but you DO need to steward the body He's given you well!I want to encourage you to HONOR GOD WITH YOUR HEALTH.When you truly honor God, you seek to honor Him in every area of your life, including the way you care for your body, mind & spirit.Romans 12:1 reminds us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our spiritual worship.Caring for your health isn't about vanity. It's an act of WORSHIP! It's gratitude for Jesus' sacrifice & reverence for the life God has entrusted to you.
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Your Thoughts Matter

Your Thoughts Matter

Genevieve S Knutson Christian encouragement, Christian health, faith and fitness, faith and wellness, healthy habits, mindset, personal growth, positive self-talk, renewing your mind, spiritual health
When it comes to making changes in your health & life, real transformation begins with your THOUGHTS!As Frank Jackson wisely said:“Watch your thoughts, they become your words.Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your habits.Watch your habits, they become your character.Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”
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Spiritual Health: The Missing Piece in Your Health & Wellness Journey

Spiritual Health: The Missing Piece in Your Health & Wellness Journey

Genevieve S Knutson Biblical living, Biblical stewardship, Christian health, Christian living, faith and fitness, faith and wellness, healthy habits, holistic health, lymphatic system, spiritual health, stewardship
Spiritual Health is a pillar I added to my original Pillars of Health, and I truly believe it's one of the most important!It came from my own walk with God & finally understanding that He needs to be at the center of EVERYTHING we do, including our health journey.Bringing God into your health journey means you no longer have to do it alone. You don't have to rely solely on your own strength, discipline or motivation to make the changes needed to improve your health.When you learn to lean on HIS strength, seek HIS wisdom & invite HIM into your daily decisions, it is a straight-up GAME CHANGER!Think about it. Eating well, exercising consistently, getting enough sleep, managing stress, setting healthy boundaries & changing habits that no longer serve you can be HARD WORK. There are days when you're tired, discouraged or simply don't feel like doing what you know you need to do.
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MEET JEN

 
Hello! Thank you popping by! I’m Jen. I'm a wife, a furmama to two gorgeous dogs, a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and an advocate for natural ways to support physical and emotional wellbeing. Oh, and I’m a CEO! 

My journey originally started in Psychology. You see, when I was 16 my father took his own life after suffering years of a debilitating gambling addiction. I did a Bachelor’s in Psych as I wanted to understand why he made the choices that he did. I also wanted to ensure that I never went down that path and also help those suffering as he did. I loved it so much I went on to do a Masters.

It was during that time I got sick. I’m talking woke up one morning and couldn’t get out of bed, sick. For many years I felt helpless and frustrated!

Let me back up for a second. Prior to this life consisted of pain and fatigue. I had digestive issues and IBS from childhood. Through my teens and early 20's I was getting 2-3 migraines a month around my cycle and headaches more than half the month. My periods we very painful – I had to miss work or school the first 1-2 days. I would literally lie on the floor or the bed curled in the foetal position and cry from the pain. I could easily talk a full packet of Ibuprofen and still not get much relief.

Then, at 26, my period stopped altogether and things went downhill fast! For the first time in my life I was feeling apathetic and overwhelmed. Over the course of the next two years I was diagnosed with a host of conditions – are you ready for the laundry list? The first diagnosis was PCOS. I was told that I was infertile, that I would never have children, and that IVF wasn’t an option for me. I was also told that I was pre-diabetic, that my liver was worse than an alcoholic’s (and I don’t drink), that I had migraine disorder, vertigo, and adrenal fatigue. The cherry on the cake was a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s at 28.

I was in complete and utter shock. I couldn’t fathom that a 28-year-old Personal Trainer, who looked fit and healthy on the outside, could be in such disarray on the inside.  

Over the two years I saw five doctors and a Naturopath and nothing improved.

And then one day a friend and I got in touch. She told me to change my diet and take specific supplements. I figured I had nothing to lose, and so I did! I went onto a low-carb diet and was taking upward of 30-40 pills a day…and guess what?! Three months later my period started!! How incredible is that?!

Over the next two years all of my health ailments rectified! Well, all except my Hashi’s – more on that in a minute. My cycles became clockwork, they were manageable, the migraines and vertigo disappeared and my liver and blood sugar levels returned to the normal range! How exciting is that?! The best part, I can now have children should I choose! Having that option is incredible!

Of course I was so excited and inspired that I had to go to school and study Nutritional Medicine and Naturopathy.

Now, let’s talk about my Hashi’s. That only went into remission when my toxic load was decreased. That was a lightbulb moment for me and the moment I got fired up to share with others the importance of leading a low-tox life. I love educating people where toxins are found, what impact they have on physical and emotional wellbeing, and what products to replace them with to support your wellbeing. 

I sincerely believe that many of my health issues would not have presented if I were living a low-tox life. My Hashi’s has been in remission since I was 31 and I am so proud to say that! Praise God!

Life is so different to what it was 10 years ago. I have the energy and the mental capacity to engage in life! I am present and am thriving. Oh, and I laugh! I actually laugh out loud, something that eluded me for many years.

I am happy and healthy and it is my mission to help YOU be the happy, healthy person you are meant to be!
I would love for you to join our exclusive community and learn how you too can find freedom from physical and emotional barriers. I look forward to seeing you there!
 

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