Sunday, 18 October 2026Issue 42 · AutumnEvidence first. Faith honest.
Central Health Magazine
Clinical Medicine & Faithful Living
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The Biology of Fasting: Vetted Science Meets Spiritual Discipline

What a 14-hour fast actually does to the liver, the brain, and the mood — and where the clinical data stops and the practice begins.

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By Dr. Miriam Okafor·12 min read·Reviewed by Dr. S. Lindqvist
Mental SabbathMental SabbathMental Sabbath · Mental SabbathNeurology and Faith: How Focused Prayer Reduces CortisolThree fMRI studies, one consistent finding, and a careful look at what "focused" has to mean for the effect to appear.
StewardshipPhysical StewardshipStewardship · Physical StewardshipMacronutrient Tracking for Sustained Energy and Daily FocusA practical protein-first framework from two dietitians, without an app subscription.
Mental SabbathMental SabbathMental Sabbath · Mental SabbathDigital Detox Strategies for Intentional Mindset RenewalWhy the 24-hour screen sabbath outperforms the 7-day cleanse — in attention, sleep latency, and adherence.
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Mental Sabbath

Four essays on rest as a clinical intervention — and a discipline.

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