MODERN COUNSELINGWalk into most counseling offices today and you will hear the same old messages:“Find yourself.”“Trust your feelings.”“What kind of person do you want to be?” At Gilead Balm Wellness Center, the message is very different. A BIBLE-BASED VIEW OF HUMAN NATUREAt the center of biblical counseling is one belief: Human beings are not just…
The OSHA and NIOSH, which establish safe work practices, issued warnings this year about increases in workplace illnesses tied to solvent exposure for workers in painting facilities, finishing shops, and woodworking businesses. Air sampling detected hazardous levels of toluene, xylene, formaldehyde, and other dangerous chemicals to the lungs and brain — all linked to neuropathy,…
Just this year, the FDA finally updated safety notices on gadolinium-based MRI contrast dyes after even more evidence confirmed that gadolinium toxins in the dye can remain in the brain, bones, and kidneys for years after the MRI was taken. Studies have shown neurotoxicity, pain syndromes, and long-term connective-tissue inflammation problems associated with the toxic…
Following a string of 2025 reports on pesticide drift in many Midwest communities, EPA researchers found residues of chlorpyrifos compounds, a serious brain toxin, inside homes even many months after outdoor spraying. A 2024 Harvard School of Public Health review linked common home pesticide residues with increased risks of childhood behavioral disorders, reduced fertility, and…
Though marketed as safe and convenient, LASIK eye surgery faced renewed scrutiny this year after updated consumer guidance emphasized risks including chronic dry-eye syndrome, visual distortions, neuropathic corneal pain, and nighttime glare. Several patient-advocacy groups are pushing for stronger warnings after long-term follow-up studies showed patients developing persistent nerve-related discomfort years after the procedure. This…
This year we had multiple investigations from Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and Stanford University highlighted how gas stoves and indoor gas combustion appliances release nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide, benzene, and ultrafine particles — all linked to asthma, heart stress, and hormonal disruption. A 2024 Stanford-led study measured toxic benzene spikes equal to…
While modern cancer therapies such as immunotherapy, CAR-T, and targeted biologic drugs are being celebrated as “natural” breakthroughs in modern medicine, this seminar will show how these new therapies are actually far from anything natural. Recent reports reveal serious side effects such as heart damage, gut perforations, and new secondary cancers. In this seminar, we’ll…
In the push for earlier cancer detection, there are a number of tests which are non-invasive and not a risk. But there are other cancer tests and screenings which are more invasive and disrupt many systems inside the body. If there are cancer cells or infections, it may spread the cancer or infection. This seminar…
As the season turns cold and scented candles are more popular, experts are now warning that petroleum-based candles and other scented products generate toxins linked to heart disease, lung issues and hormone disruption. This seminar will reveal how the very items marketed to “relax your home” are actually ramping up your body’s nervous system.
Recent studies show that many everyday cleaning sprays, air fresheners, detergents and scented products emit hundreds of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — many of which are hazardous and accumulate inside homes, especially in winter when the air is less ventilated. In this seminar we’ll explore how “cleaning” might actually be poisoning your endocrine system &…