Will the ways of the world truly lead our families to lasting wellness and healing? This is a profound question worth examining closely – particularly the origins and sources of the health guidance prescribed by modern systems.
As a veteran family, we have often felt tossed to and fro like waves in the sea, caught in the ever-shifting tides of conventional medical approaches. Too frequently, treatments once mandated as the only option have later been recalled due to unforeseen harm. New conditions emerge, voices go unheard, and the toll is evident in the heartbreaking loss of so many brothers and sisters to depression and suicide.
Despite over a decade of advocating for better, more holistic care, meaningful change remains elusive. Healing can feel perpetually out of reach, hope dims in the darkness, and many lose agency over their own health decisions. Cycles of ineffective prescriptions, invasive surgeries, and prolonged therapies can leave us feeling crushed by a broken system, trapped in sorrow and despair.
Yet deep within, we sense a quiet voice reminding us: it is not supposed to be this way. For a time, we conformed to the misery, accepting a fractured existence as the “new normal” and quietly complying. But then we encountered God and His timeless ways, and everything changed. In that encounter, we found the hope and grace we had longed for.
In stark contrast to worldly systems that often profit from ongoing illness and corruption, God’s ways offer genuine healing and truth. He has a perfect design for wellness encompassing mind, body, and soul. His desire is for us to live in peace, joy, and abundant health, a plan of reconciliation and redemption that we can experience and savor.
Conventional systems frequently rely on prescriptions and generalized therapies, rarely addressing the heart of the individual. Patients become mere numbers, unseen and unheard amid time constraints. God, however, has boundless time for you. He knows your pain and trauma intimately, for He created your body. His ways bring true life and transformation.
On our own journey, encountering God and Jesus revolutionized our understanding of health. Experiencing compassion, love, empathy, and genuine listening made all the difference. As Scripture illuminated new paths to life, we were empowered to try again, this time guided by God.
True wellness begins when we courageously face unhealed trauma: the betrayals, hurts, and burdens of anger that contribute to chronic illness. A holistic approach integrating mind, body, and soul frees us from hopelessness. The body is remarkably resilient; even serious diagnoses need not steal our joy or hope.
One powerful step along God’s ancient paths is partnering with holistic and naturopathic doctors. Currently, 26 U.S. jurisdictions (including states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) allow naturopathic physicians, though insurance coverage and regulation varies widely. We must advocate collectively for expanded access, especially for veterans.
In the meantime, practical steps abound to pursue better living: nourishing foods, regular exercise, prayer and fellowship, a deepening relationship with God and His Son Jesus Christ, and confronting unresolved trauma. Educate yourself on holistic wellness, gut health, neurological support, hormone balance, beneficial herbs and teas, natural therapies, and carefully research potential adverse effects of pharmaceuticals and vaccines.
At Set Apart Farms, we embrace a God-centered mind, body, and soul approach for the entire family. Join us on a shared health journey to build a brighter future. Wellness truly begins at home: reject toxic influences, embrace simplicity, pray and cook together, exercise as a family, less screen time, and open your Bibles. Make it your mission to steward your body well, as a temple God cherishes. Shifting habits toward nature, sunshine and natural vitamin D profoundly uplift mood and overall well-being. Be mindful of what you put in and on your body.
This commitment is reflected in the thoughtful products featured in our Winter Wellness Boxes for veteran families and key supporters.
Mountain Rose Herbs Based in Eugene, Oregon, Mountain Rose Herbs is a premier supplier of certified organic, fair trade, and ethically wild-harvested herbs, spices, teas, essential oils, and natural body care ingredients. They generously donated a tincture set to support and calm the nervous system, along with a roller ball for natural pain relief. We deeply appreciate their commitment to holistic solutions and their support for veterans seeking better healing paths. Please visit Mountain Rose Herbs to support and follow them.
Real Skin Care This family-run business has an inspiring origin: a mother seeking safer, holistic options for her family, traveling the world to master simple, healing ingredients. Built on purity and transparency, the brand ensures control over every component. It later partnered with Sean, an Iraq War veteran and disabled veteran who shares this mission. Together, they create exceptional products while giving back to the veteran community whenever possible. They contributed holistic skincare and lip care items to our boxes. Please visit Real Skin Care to support them in return.
