Clinical Research Supports Scripture
While Whittle still struggles to accept speaking engagements where her “father was indicted,” she recognizes her physical stress and response to a painful time in her past.
Whittle further described the research she did for her Bible study, “Body & Soul: A Biblical Look at the Whole Person God Created You to Be.”
“From anti-aging serums to diets to surgeries to workouts, we’re made aware of and told to ‘fix’ our bodies every day,” the book description reads. But Whittle presents a different view to “live well as bearers of God’s very image.”
Whittle argues that women, especially, can “reconcile your body with the rest of who you are.”
“Cortisol diverts blood away from the digestive system, so this can cause stomach issues such as cramps, diarrhea, and appetite loss,” Whittle explained. “When stress hormones run rampant, the immune system can struggle, increasing vulnerability to bugs and illnesses.”
Scripture is rich with ways “every curve, every scar, every wrinkle is a testament to how God is shaping us,” according to “Body & Soul” book description.
