True Nutrition: More Than Just What You Eat

Welcome to the Health Quest blog, your guide to living in alignment with God's will for vibrant health. I'm Dr. Sal, and today I'm honored to share a powerful conversation with Dr. Joshua Henk — a return guest whose insights into true nutrition go far beyond food itself.

Get ready to expand your understanding of what real nourishment means for your body, mind, and spirit.

Nutrition is More Than Food

When we hear the word “nutrition,” we often think only of what we put into our mouths. But as Dr. Josh reminds us, true nutrition includes:

• What you see with your eyes

• What you listen to with your ears

• What you inhale into your lungs

• What you apply to your skin

  
  

Everything we consume — physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually — either feeds our health or interferes with it.

God's Diet: Eating As Designed

At the heart of the conversation was a simple, powerful principle:Eat the way God intended — whole foods, minimally processed, as close to nature as possible.

This mirrors the paleo diet model:

• Fresh vegetables rich in fiber

• High-quality, naturally raised meats

• Foods sourced locally, not processed and transported over long distances

  
  

Nutrition is not just about what you eat, but how you eat and where your food comes from. Foods grown in rich, mineral-dense soil nourish not only the body but also the spirit.

The Problem with Modern Living

Our modern culture has introduced layers of interference:

• 85,000+ chemicals used in everyday products: detergents, soaps, foods, and water

• Chlorine and fluoride in tap water, which destroy healthy bacteria both internally and externally

• Skin microbiome destruction through daily exposure to harsh soaps and chemicals

  
  

Dr. Josh shared fascinating research from the Skin Microbiome School showing that what we put on our skin directly affects our gut health. Damaged skin flora leads to damaged gut flora — weakening immunity and fueling chronic disease.

The Solution: Rebuilding Naturally

Reversing the damage begins with simple, powerful changes:

• Filter your water to remove chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals, and toxins.

• Choose skin products carefully. Use natural soaps, essential oils, and probiotic-based skincare products with minimal ingredients.

• Rethink your shower routine. Daily harsh scrubbing may do more harm than good. Gentle rinsing is often enough, with deeper cleaning once a week.

• Eat locally. Find grass-fed meat, wild-caught fish, and organic produce grown close to home. Build relationships with local farmers.

• Avoid processed convenience foods. Real food should perish — it wasn’t designed to sit on a shelf for weeks.

  
  

Personalized Nutrition: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

While the principles of whole food eating apply universally, individual optimization matters. Dr. Josh recommends:

• Getting comprehensive blood testing to identify personal nutritional needs.

• Tailoring your diet based on your body's specific deficiencies and strengths.

• Avoiding blanket assumptions and focusing on what is right for your unique body.

Common-sense rules still apply:

• Avoid excess sugar, gluten, and processed dairy.

• Embrace nutrient-dense foods like vegetables, healthy fats, and ethically raised proteins.

  
  

But customization through real health evaluations takes healing to a whole new level.

A Higher Standard for Living

True healing — true nutrition — happens when we stop consuming toxic interference and start fueling our bodies, minds, and spirits as God designed.

As Dr. Josh beautifully put it:

"God's fingerprint is not on a Tylenol, but it is on turmeric."

Nature holds the solutions we need — if we are willing to seek them.

Final Thoughts: Health as a Spiritual Journey

Everything we consume — physically, mentally, and spiritually — is either leading us back to health and alignment with God's will, or pulling us away.

By choosing real food, clean living, and nourishing information, we cultivate a life filled with vitality, purpose, and divine alignment.

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 Take care and stay healthy!

Disclaimer: This blog is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

I hope this message resonates with you and inspires you to take steps toward a life of health and purpose. Each blog post is backed by research, helping you align your health with a disciplined, purpose-driven life. Please share your thoughts, leave a review, or reach out with any questions. May this journey bring you closer to the health and vitality God intends for you. For more information watch my video on 12 Steps to Health Restoration.

God bless,

Dr. Sal