Physical Health

Functional Medicine

The mind, body, soul connection becomes more clear and mysterious as technology allows us to uncover deeper information about our physical bodies. We now know that the stomach and the heart send more messages to the brain than the brain sends to the body. So it would make sense that if something is off in the body, there might be misconstrued messages sent to the mind for interpretation. Sometimes issues like anxiety, depression, and poor sleep can be from internal inflammation or imbalanced hormones. Neural pathways in the brain can also misfire contributing to looped thinking, memory issues, and ADHD-like symptoms.

At Desert Road Ministries, we believe in a holistic outlook when it comes to enriching the spiritual and mental health of ministry leaders. Our team practices discernment in regards to what might be more of a physical issue than solely a mental or spiritual one. We want to make sure the recovery work our clients engage in is worthwhile. If symptoms of anxiety, for example, are due to inflammation or a neurological issue, we’d rather prioritize treating that first to really know what needs to be unpacked in a counseling session.

Below are different mind, body, and soul practices you can try to become more attune to your body and its signals. You may discover that checking in with yourself for a couple of minutes a day has an impact on your ability to think, manage stress, and connect with others. It also may be time to visit a functional medicine doctor and see if there are potential inflammatory issues or hormonal imbalances that need to be addressed. Had a traumatic brain injury in your past? Neurofeedback might be top priority.

If you’re experiencing symptoms that are making daily tasks harder than feels appropriate, reach out to us and schedule a consultation! We can help you figure out the best next steps to removing barriers that hinder your calling.

Physical Care

Mind

If you’re struggling with anxiety, sleep, focus, and other life-impairing symptoms, it might be more physiological than psychological! DRM utilizes a technique called neurofeedback to address any issues that could be related to unhelpful patterns in the brain. Neurofeedback is used to rewire the brain to perform more optimally and reduce symptoms. Using a neuroscience approach, we collaborate with a team of neurologists and neuroscientists that review qualitative EEGs to determine any neurological causes that could account for symptoms. We offer scholarships for clients that need this form of treatment.

Body

When our body is off, it impacts our mind and spirit, as well. We may have stressors in our life, but if our body is inflamed at the same time, these stressors can feel over the top. Functional medicine doctors are increasing in popularity because their goal is to discover the root cause of an issue instead of focusing on symptom management. They run tests for potential imbalances, mold or toxin exposure, allergies, or potential lifestyle habits that are contributing to internal inflammation.

Soul

Spiritual reverence can be a balm to the soul and also the body. If you are feeling physically depleted, try visiting a church or museum that brings a feeling of awe or wonder. Beautiful, quiet spaces can heal from the inside out.