Temperance: A Key Element to Health

We are one week into the New Year – 2026!

Some of you are ready to create “A New YOU” for the “New Year”.

There is one Key Element necessary for your success of the “New You” to emerge. What is that one Key Element? Temperance.

What is Temperance? The basic definition of temperance is avoiding that which is harmful and using in moderation that which is good.

Whether you are trying to lose weight, increase muscle mass, reverse or prevent disease, reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol, glucose, or blood pressure, temperance is going to be at the heart of your success. We can’t expect the “New You” to emerge without change. But it takes temperance to stick to change and make it a habit.

Temperance touches every aspect of our lives.

• Temperance is having work-life balance

• Temperance is going to bed according to the body’s natural rhythm

• Temperance is doing those things that are good for your health, and not those things that are bad or even good and bad at the same time

• Temperance is not doing things in excess

• Temperance is eating the right foods, at the right time

• Temperance is eating the right amount of food and not overeating

• Temperance is cooperating with God to have Godly control and balance

Temperance doesn’t only apply to food, drink and addictive substances but is applicable and needful in every life situation.

Humanity lost temperance when Adam and Eve partook of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. That intemperate act spiraled our race into the enemy’s net of deception and woe. But Jesus came to empower us to cooperate with Him to regain Godly control and temperance, through His Spirit (Genesis 3:15; John 10:10; Galatians 5:22-23).

Temperance is getting outside in the sunshine, morning, midday, and evening, to help the body set the circadian rhythms appropriately.

Temperance is drinking enough water during the day, flushing out toxins throughout the day so the body does not have to work as hard at night to detoxify.

Temperance is choosing to eat God’s prescribed foods (plants in their natural state), eating an appropriate amount (approximately four cups of food, give or take a cup), at the right times.

Temperance is going to bed according to the body’s natural rhythm. Going to bed at the same time each night and being asleep before 10 pm will help us have better quality sleep.

Temperance is avoiding stimulants that alter brain function and chemistry.

Tobacco inhalation slows blood circulation and decreases oxygen to the cells including brain cells. This in turn suppresses the body’s immune system.

Alcohol affects liver function so the liver cannot detox easily. The body’s immune system is then focused on cleansing the liver of toxins, rather than building up the rest of the body. If the liver is backed up and bogged down with daily toxic exposures, it is less able to help you with allergic reactions and too much histamine in the body.

Caffeine suppresses the body’s initial histamine response which suppresses the body’s allergic reaction initially. That sounds like a good thing, but unfortunately it eventually causes the immune system to weaken due to inactivity, causing allergies reaction to be worse. Caffeine also restricts blood flow to the brain. This kicks the adrenals into high gear to deal with “the emergency” of blood flow restriction to our mother board and can lead to adrenal fatigue; leading to tiredness, trouble sleeping, difficult waking up, brain fog, mood swings, food cravings, poor stress management, weakened immune system, low energy, blood pressure and weight challenges.

Sugar greatly reduces the body’s blood circulation (due to thickening the blood), negatively excites the brain (reduces focus, increases fatigue), and suppresses the immune system. Just a few teaspoons of sugar each day suppresses the immune system from working properly.

Effects of Intemperance on our Health:

• Refined fructose (sodas) consumption is associated with elevated Blood Pressure

• Caffeine decreases the body’s insulin sensitivity (increases insulin resistance)

• Sugar consumption raises cholesterol levels

• Sugar intake is directly linked with Heart Disease mortality

• Alcohol consumption is linked to increase in obesity

• Overworking negatively affects physical and mental health

• Sugar increases inflammation and autoimmune flare ups

• And the list can go on and on… 

Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail by January 17. But you don’t have to fail. Our Start a New YOU!® Program can help you make realistic goals, access accountability, make room for the unexpected, tap into Godly temperance, and keep you focused on the progression over perfection, so you can go all the way to the New YOU, successfully!

Learn more about our Start a New YOU!® Program here

Schedule a FREE Interview to see if this is the right program for you here

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You missed our January Energize and Thrive Virtual Health Retreat – Sign up now for our March Energize and Thrive Virtual Health Retreat for Vibrant Living so you can Step into Spring feeling good, alive and ready to do all the things you love to do again.

Energize & Thrive: A Virtual Retreat for Vibrant Living, 

March 15-26, 2026

Would you like to jump into spring with a cleansing metabolic reset to improve energy, sleep, reduce brain fog and improve liver and immune function – Then join us for a 12-day immersion into better health, vitality and an increased faith in our God and Creator.   

Energize &Thrive: A Virtual Retreat for Vibrant Living

You will come away with increased energy levels, improved sleep, have begun a healthier lifestyle, gained more faith and peace so you can live with vitality, purpose, and joy.

In just 12 days: you will experience revived energy, reduced inflammation, improved sleep and a renewed passion for all you’re creating in your life.

• Wouldn’t it be inspiring to reclaim your energetic self and passion to do the things you love?

• Wouldn’t it be thrilling to move freely without joint pain and stiffness?

• Can you imagine how freeing it would feel to manage your responsibilities with ease?

During this healing virtual retreat:

• Through the comprehensive cleansing and detoxification process, you will rejuvenate your energy levels so you can thrive in everyday life

  • detoxing the digestive organs, liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and skin. You will receive a care package for the cleansing supplements.

• Experience virtual hands-on cooking classes and learn to create nourishing simple meals so you can embrace a healthier lifestyle with ease.

  • You will be provided a menu, shopping lists, and the harder to find items will be in your care package that will be shipped to you.

• Through gentle movement trainings, you’ll reduce joint stiffness so you can move freely and comfortably. 

  • We will provide a variety of activities so you can find one that works for you.

• While unlocking your true potential, through personalized private consultations, you will gain clarity on managing your health and other responsibilities so you can feel balanced and in control. 

  • We will work together one-on-one at the beginning of the retreat to set your intentions for the retreat, and overcome health anxieties so you can excel with confidence.

  • We will work together again one-on-one at the end of the retreat to set your intentions for after the retreat and keep the progress going forward with success.

• As we dive deep into an understanding the love of God through morning and evening devotionals, you will reconnect with God so you can find a sense of belonging with peace and faith knowing God has your best interest in mind.

By the end of our Energize and Thrive Virtual Retreat,

you will have

• Increased your energy levels,

• More efficient and effective sleep,

• Begun a healthier lifestyle,

• Gained more peace so you can live with vitality, purpose, and joy, and

• Incredible memories of our time together.

What’s Included: 

• Two private consultations to set the intent for our journey together and for continued success after the retreat.

• Cleansing and detoxification options with instructions, (includes juicing and alternative options if no juicer available).

• Menu, recipes, grocery shopping list and cook-along-with-me demonstrations.

• Care package for the “harder to find” items for the cleanse and menu.

• Daily live motivational health presentations.

• Circulation improvement training so you can feel better, day by day.

• Schedule of activities so you can work around the retreat schedule.

Invest in Your Health, to Energize and Thrive:

12 immersive days for soul and body revitalization so you can jump into spring with vibrance!

Register for Energize and Thrive Virtual Retreat: 479-363-6585

https://www.abundanthealthwellnesscenter.org/virtual-health-retreats

Dates: March 15-26, 2026

Retreat Early Bird Special: $2,497 USD per person or 3 easy payments of $997/month.

After February 1 Retreat Price will be $2,997/person or 3 easy payments of $1197/month.

Not sure if this retreat is for you? Or need a payment plan? Feel free to connect with Dana at info@AbundantHealthWellnessCenter.org or call 479-363-6585

Dana West helps individuals struggling with health and energy issues embrace a holistic transformation so they can live with vitality, connected with God, our Healer, and enjoy life to the fullest again.