{"product_id":"you-are-that-temple-a-catholic-guide-to-health-and-holiness-9781644135969","title":"You Are That Temple!: A Catholic Guide to Health and Holiness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Our culture is facing a pandemic of obesity and a marked rise in diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's dementia. The problem is physiological, of course - but it is also spiritual. Here is the book that will teach you how to attain optimal health and true harmony of mind, body, and spirit within the context of a well-rounded devotional life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his straightforward and engaging style, Dr. Kevin Vost reflects upon teachings from Scripture and St. Thomas Aquinas on the sacredness of the human body. You will learn the degree to which sins such as gluttony and sloth contribute to physical and spiritual health problems. You will also discover how factors such as genetics and hormones impact body weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough Vost's research, you will come to understand the importance of eating the real food that God created for us. Vost shares how he lost weight, kept it off, and lowered his blood pressure by doing so. He also includes other smart health suggestions and some sample recipes, including delicious vegetable dishes and smoothies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book uniquely integrates Christian wisdom with good nutrition, including the roles of carbohydrates, fats, proteins - and prayer. Additionally, Vost explains how to strengthen your body through weight training and the benefits of machine training to build muscles. He provides alternative fitness routines for those with joint pain who are unable to endure high-impact lifting, and he offers general suggestions on staying physically active for people of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the end of each chapter, Vost provides a brief summary for quick referencing and extensive book, video, and online resources on Catholic approaches to health, faith, fitness, and nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElevating this splendid manual further are compelling true stories of individuals and families whose lives were transformed by dietary adjustment, exercise, and consequent weight loss. Many found success by offering their sacrifices for the sake of the Kingdom, whether for specific loved ones, the unborn, or the salvation of souls in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSignificantly, you will come to understand how: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScripture instructs you to love and respect your body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping healthy habits enables you to love God with your whole self\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivating moral, intellectual, and theological virtues will make your body a holy temple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can avoid illness through diet and exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePracticing wellness fosters brain health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKevin Vost, Psy.D., is the author of twenty books including \u003ci\u003eMemorize the Faith!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow to Think Like Aquinas \u003c\/i\u003eand has taught psychology at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee, the University of Illinois at Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College, and MacMurray College. He is a member of the Research Review Committee for American Mensa, which promotes the scientific study of human intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50453602271506,"sku":"9781644135969","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5ed61aee-31fc-4621-81c7-165a986cf91e.jpg?v=1729851218","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/you-are-that-temple-a-catholic-guide-to-health-and-holiness-9781644135969","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}