Updates from Dana Ellison

Sodium Myths, Processed Foods, and Facts You Need to Know

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:45:33 CDT

What if sodium isn’t the real problem?

For years, many women have been told to fear salt, cut it back, and blame it for everything from swelling to blood pressure struggles. But what if that message is missing something important?

In this blog, I’m unpacking the myths surrounding low-sodium advice, why your body actually needs sodium to function, some surprising symptoms that can show up when sodium gets too low, and why processed foods deserve far more attention in this conversation.

If you’ve been tired, foggy, swollen, or confused about what healthy really looks like, this may open your eyes in a whole new way.

Read the blog and discover how important knowledge and understanding are.

Uncovering the Big FAT Myth

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:36:00 CDT

What if one of the biggest nutrition fears you were taught was never the real problem?

For decades, we were handed a massive health myth that changed the way we eat, but left us feeling worse.

We were told that eating fat was the reason the scale kept climbing. But did it make us healthier? No!

So how did fat become the enemy in the first place?

The story goes back a century. What came next changed grocery shelves, family meals, and destroyed the health of generations.

Sometimes the truth is not what those we thought we should trust are telling us.

Read now and uncover the big fat myth.

The Breakfast Myth That Quietly Shaped Generations

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:11:00 CDT

What if the breakfast foods you were taught were “healthy” but were never truly nourishing to begin with? Would you feel deceived?

For generations, we have been taught the right way to start the day. It became normal. It became convenient. We trusted that it was true.

But common does not always mean wise.

Much of what shaped the modern breakfast table came from marketing, mass production, and the food industry's influence, not from a true understanding of how the body is designed to function. And that myth may still be affecting your energy, focus, digestion, and health stewardship today.

If you have ever wondered why mornings can feel like a struggle, this may open your eyes in a whole new way.

Eat Your Sunscreen: How Nutrition & Supplements Protect the Skin

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:15:00 CDT

What if you could protect your skin from sunburn with nutrients rather than toxic sunscreen?

That sounds absurd, doesn’t it? But, I’ve experienced it! It’s amazing how God designed nutrients to work in the body.

In today’s world, many women have only heard two messages: fear the sun or the darker the tan, the better you look. But there is a healthier option.

The connection between sunlight, nourishment, and health stewardship is an important one. It’s something to think about.

God’s design is not random. He created the sun, and he created mankind to live healthy under it. And sometimes the answers we need begin with looking deeper than we have before.

More Than a Supplement: Why Vitamin D Matters More Than You Think

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:24:38 CDT

What if one of the simplest ways to fix your tired, foggy, or “off” feeling was to go outside in the sun?

So many busy women move from housework to ministry to errands without ever realizing how much time they spend indoors. And in that fast pace, one of God’s most basic gifts for health can easily be missed.

Vitamin D is far more important than most people think. It plays a role in strength, mood, immunity, sleep, and more. And the way the body makes and uses it is a beautiful reminder that God’s design is never it is intentional, wise, and worthy of our attention.

If you’ve been struggling with low energy, brain fog, achiness, or feeling unlike yourself, this may be a piece of the puzzle worth understanding.

Sometimes, better health stewardship begins with paying attention to what has been there all along.

Read along and learn more!

Blocking the Sun Could Be Hindering Your Health

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:25:00 CDT

Could your fashionable sunglasses be hindering your hormones?

Most busy Christian homemakers never think twice about tossing on a pair while heading to church, errands, or family activities. But what if this normal habit is quietly affecting more than your vision?

Ecclesiastes 11:7 says, “Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun.” Could it be that God designed sunlight to play a bigger role in your health stewardship than we’ve been told?

If you’ve been battling fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, or feeling like your body just isn’t working the way it should, this may give you something to think about.

In this blog post, I’m sharing why this common summer habit may be interfering with how your body is designed to function.

Before You Dive In: Natural Ways to Shield Your Body from Chlorine

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:32:00 CDT

Ever feel wiped out, itchy, or foggy after a fun day at the pool? You might be surprised what’s really behind those “normal” summer symptoms.

Chlorine exposure could be quietly taxing your body more than you know. Dive into this blog post and learn how to steward your health while enjoying the pool.

A Lack of Knowledge Could Be Costing You Your Health

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:47:36 CDT

Do you ever feel confused about all of the conflicting “wellness” advice being thrown at you, with all of the “WARNINGS?”

Not every voice speaking about wellness is rooted in biblical truth.

Not every expert actually understands what God designed to maintain a healthy body.

Hosea 4:6 hits hard: "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."

The knowledge we're listening to may be the *wrong* sources. And that knowledge is actually destroying our health.

God’s health care plan doesn’t come with warnings, and it actually provides a healthy metabolism.

This blog post explores a thought-provoking question: Is the health information I’m listening to causing me to stray from the truth?

It’s no wonder that so many are circling back to a more natural, biblical view of health. This may give words to what you’ve been sensing.

Sleep In Heavenly Peace, Part 4

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:33:55 CDT

Are you waking at the same time every night? Your body might be trying to tell you something. In this final post of our sleep series, discover which supplements may benefit you.

Today on the blog, I’m talking about supplements for sleep, not just “sleep supplements.” We’re looking at why the body may be struggling to rest, what repeated nighttime waking could be revealing, and how sleep support fits into wise health stewardship.

Sleep is not just downtime. It is one of the ways the Lord designed the body to restore and recover. As Psalm 127:2 says, “for so he giveth his beloved sleep.”

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re waking at the same time each night, this post will give you a deeper perspective to consider.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Part 3

Sat, 16 May 2026 19:12:42 CDT

What if your body feels exhausted at night, yet your mind refuses to settle, no matter how hard you try? Many midlife Christian women face this quiet battle, and the reasons run deeper than late nights or busy days.

In this latest post, we explore what might be stealing your rest and how to gently invite God’s healing design for sleep back into your evenings.

If you’ve been longing for true restoration that honors both your body and your faith, you’ll want to read this.