The document discusses how thoughts can impact physical health. It states that thoughts trigger chemical reactions in the body and influence cellular structure. Positive thoughts like peace and gratitude create an alkaline environment while negative thoughts like anger create an acidic one. Chronic stress from negative thoughts long-term can lead to health issues like arthritis, diabetes and cancer by producing too much cortisol. The document recommends managing stress by living in the present rather than worrying about the past or future, and finding peace through God's word and walking with Christ's presence.

1. WHY LIONS
And neither should YOU!
DON’T GET
ULCERS
Do not worry.
Matthew 6:25-34

2. THOUGHTS
MATTER
We do not have the luxury of thoughtlessness.
For every thought there is a chemical cascade that
washes over the body.
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3. THOUGHTS
MATTER
Thoughts BECOME Matter..
Thoughts change the very structure of your cells …
every 20 to 30 trillion cells.
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4. THOUGHTS
MATTER
Thoughts bring life or death.
Every thought is either acidic or alkaline.
Acidic – Oxygen deprived
Alkaline – Oxygen rich
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• Hate
• Fear
• Jealousy
• Anger
Acidic Thoughts
• Peace
• Gratitude
• Forgiveness
• Joy
Alkaline Thoughts

5. THOUGHTS
MATTER
Let’s look at Stress.
Stress is acidic.
Acidic – Oxygen deprived
Acidosis, which is an extended time in the acid pH state, can
result in rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoporosis, diabetes,
lupus, tuberculosis, osteoporosis, high blood pressure and
most cancers.
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6. THOUGHTS
MATTER
Let’s look at Stress.
Chronic stress is deadly.
Acidic – Oxygen deprived
Acidosis, which is an extended time in the acid pH state, can
result in rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, lupus, tuberculosis,
osteoporosis, high blood pressure and most cancers.
+ Cortisol
+ Adrenaline
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7. THOUGHTS
MATTER
Let’s look at Stress.
Too much Stress = too much Cortisol !
Acute Stress
Episodic
Chronic Stress
Day after Day
Week after Week
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Chronic Stress
Acute Stress

8. THOUGHTS
MATTER
Let’s look at Stress.
Too much Stress = too much Cortisol = CRASH !
Know a workaholic? Know someone that’s been mad for a
long time? Know someone that’s been sad for a long time?
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Crash BELOW baseline

9. THOUGHTS
MATTER
Let’s look at Stress.
Disorders Linked to too much Cortisol !
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Overproduction Underproduction
Cushing’s syndrome
Melancholic depression
Diabetes
Sleep deprivation
Anorexia nervosa
Excessive exercise
Malnutrition
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Panic Disorder
Chronic active alcoholism
Functional gastrointestinal disease
Hyperthyroidism
Atypical / seasonal depression
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Hypothyroidism
Nicotine withdrawal
Rheumatoid arthritis
Addison’s Disease
Allergies
Asthma

10. THOUGHTS
MATTER
Let’s look at Stress Management.
Stop Time Traveling !
Past Oriented :The Land of Depression
Future Oriented :The Land of Anxiety
Trust Jehovah-Shalom
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11. THOUGHTS
MATTER
Stop the Fiery Darts!
Because of the way that the brain is
wired, it is prone to pick up on sexually
relevant cues. Looking at pornography
triggers memories about how to
respond to these cues and a chemical
cascade is set off and the psychological,
emotional and behavioral response
begins. Be careful about rewiring the
brain where a behavioral addiction is
easily formed.
SEXuality
Anger floods the middle part of the
brain, draining blood from the higher
(thinking) part of the brain. The
thinking brain goes from pink to white,
as it’s ability is compromised. It is
important to avoid the flooding that
can cause one to do something ‘they
would never think of doing if they were
in their right mind’.
BETRAYal
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12. THOUGHTS
MATTER
RX:The Solution
Jesus said, “… Man shall not live by
bread alone, but by every word
that proceedeth out of the mouth
of God” - Matthew 4:4
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
light unto my path.- Psalm
119:105
God’sWord
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee: because
he trusteth in thee. - Isaiah 26:3
Walk moment-by-moment
with the awareness
that Christ walks with you.
Practice His Presence
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13. THANKYOU &
GOD BLESSYOU
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