When it comes to being healthy, taking care of our bodies is just the tip of the iceberg. After all, we are also spiritual, mental and emotional beings, and these things are pivotal to our physical health.

If there is a practice that can tend to all the facets of health, it would be fasting. It’s the secret to physical, mental and spiritual breakthroughs.

Not only does it draw us nearer to God, allowing us to hear Him more clearly. It can also be therapeutic in the realms of mental and physical disorders.

What makes fasting so powerful? How does fasting allow mental, physical and spiritual healing to spring forth speedily? In this episode, I talk about the multifaceted positives of fasting.

Much of what we see manifested in the human body usually stems from the part of us that can’t be seen, which is our spirit, mind and emotions. -Dr. Deepa Grandon

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-The invisible aspects of health

Our physical health is tangible so it’s easier to understand. Why is our mental and spiritual health just as pivotal to our wellness?

-Fasting isn’t about not eating

Fasting isn’t just about abstaining from food and pleasurable activities. What characterizes a fast in God’s eyes?

-Heal the whole human being

Fasting affects every facet of our health as human beings. What are the emotional, spiritual and mental benefits?

If you’re suffering from atopic dermatitis, the condition isn’t just skin deep. Every itch can cascade into a world of discomfort and pain. Every flare up is an interruption to your quality of life, and every scar can leave you feeling less confident. This is a reality millions live in, and often it leads to anxiety and depression, which can exacerbate the skin irritation further.

That’s why the condition has to be treated holistically. It’s not just about dealing with itchy and inflamed skin. It’s about addressing all the ways it affects someone’s entire life.

The good news is, we’re living in the golden age of atopic dermatitis therapies, and people can get what they need to manage the condition and put it into remission. What causes atopic dermatitis? How can we use lifestyle factors to manage it better?

Why is it critical for physicians to understand the different manifestations of skin conditions in different skin colors? In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified dermatologist and founder of Above & Beyond Dermatology, Dr. Stephen Lewellis. We talk about how to improve your quality of life if you’re dealing with atopic dermatitis, and all the interventions and solutions that are available.

If you have a higher risk of atopic dermatitis, stress, irritants and changes in weather are all factors that raise the score of it expressing on your skin. If we can lower the morbidity threshold, that can manage the condition. -Dr. Stephen Lewellis

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-The root cause of atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in the world. What makes someone more prone to it and what triggers flare ups?

-Remission not cure

In oncology, we talk about getting cancer into remission. Could changing our language on atopic dermatitis to management serve people better than talking about a cure?

-Don’t sound like a textbook

Physicians have to get better at talking about atopic dermatitis so that they educate patients and provide solutions.

Guest Bio

Dr. Stephen Lewellis is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Above & Beyond Dermatology, an integrative dermatology practice that runs on trust, transparency, accountability, and good old fashioned hospitality. Dr. Stephen Lewellis also hosts The Direct Care Derm podcast and writes the Above & Beyond Dermatology newsletter. For more information, head to https://lewellismd.com/ or connect with Dr. Lewellis on LinkedIn.

Taking care of our bodies and minds is critical to our health, but it’s not enough. If we want total healing and wellness, we have to include our spiritual health and a meaningful relationship with God.

As a physician, I believe that there’s a level of healing you can’t achieve by exercising and eating right. Some healing can only come from the Lord, and the more we connect with Him, the easier it is to achieve wellness.

In medicine we have diagnostic tests to determine if a person’s physical body is well. Our spirits are the same. How do we gauge the health of our spiritual beings? How do we build our relationship with God? In this episode, I talk about why spirituality is a crucial pillar in our healing and how we can strengthen it.

While studying to become a doctor, I recognized that the healing I was providing my patients was superficial. Spirituality is an essential element for total and complete healing. -Dr. Deepa Grandon

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-You can’t do it alone

The fruits of the spirit and spiritual wellness aren’t things we can accomplish in our own power. Why is surrender and recognizing our helplessness such an important aspect of spirituality?

-Remaining strong in faith in the face of adversity

Peace isn’t a lack of disturbances. Joy doesn’t mean we don’t have difficulties. How do we endure ongoing hardship while still manifesting the other fruits of the spirit in anticipation of future relief from God?

-Health beyond the physical realm

In the realm of physical health, we are able to diagnose ailments. How do we do the same for our spirit?