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|[[obesity]]: overeating and poor diet

|[[prayer]] can delay eating and curtail an over-appetite; notice how [[obesity]] shortens lifespan and causes many diseases, such as [[diabetes]] and even [[Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]]; more than 2 out of every 5 adults is obese, and 1 out of every 5 kids.

|[[prayer]] can delay eating and curtail an over-appetite; notice how [[obesity]] shortens lifespan and causes many diseases, such as [[diabetes]] and even [[Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]]; more than 2 out of every 5 adults are obese, and 1 out of every 5 kids.

|notice the shorter lifespan of obese people; never eat out of boredom or when not hungry; use portion control, exercise before a meal and do not continue to eat until the stomach is completely full,<ref>According to [[Maimonides]] (Rambam) in Mishneh Torah, Hilchot De'ot Chapter 4, one should never eat until the stomach is completely full. Instead, stop eating when you are roughly three-quarters full (or about 25% below full capacity) to ensure proper digestion and avoid sickness. Overeating is considered a form of "poison" to the body.[https://torah.org/learning/mlife-ch4law18/] as well as exercising before a meal is a crucial health directive, often Maimonides summarizing that one should "exert himself until his body is warmed up" before eating.</ref> frugality for food, self-control, avoid drinking the entire bottle or eating an entire dessert, and adopt a "don't work, don't eat" [[work ethic]].  Fasting on Fridays in honor of [[Good Friday]] is a start.  [[Corn]] (without additives) is praised in the [[New Testament]] ([[KJV]]) and is a good low-[[carbohydrate|carb]] food for losing weight.<ref>Learning of the existence of corn in [[Egypt]] is even referenced by the [[Acts of the Apostles]] for why [[Jacob]] went there, see {{bibleref|Acts|7|12}}, and [[American Indians]] attributed corn to [[God]].</ref>  Eat less during [[Lent]] in honor of [[Christ]], and avoid fatty foods produced by [[liberal]] companies like Ben and Jerry's, [[AB InBev]] ([[beer]] is fattening), or associated with liberal countries like [[Canadian]] Bacon.  "Many studies show that drinking more water [but not in excess] may benefit weight loss and maintenance."<ref>https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss</ref> "And don’t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite." {{bibleref|Proverbs|23|2-3|version=MSG}}  Switching to a vegetable-based diet that attains the recommended 3,000 IUs daily in [[Vitamin A]] can reduce calories. '''''Spiritual starvation can be at the root of over-eating and [[obesity]]''''': "For life is more than food" {{bibleref|Luke|12|23}} ([[ESV]]). Crowd out food and other addictions with good habits.

|notice the shorter lifespan of obese people; never eat out of boredom or when not hungry, or when stressed; use portion control, exercise before a meal and do not continue to eat until the stomach is completely full,<ref>According to [[Maimonides]] (Rambam) in Mishneh Torah, Hilchot De'ot Chapter 4, one should never eat until the stomach is completely full. Instead, stop eating when you are roughly three-quarters full (or about 25% below full capacity) to ensure proper digestion and avoid sickness. Overeating is considered a form of "poison" to the body.[https://torah.org/learning/mlife-ch4law18/] as well as exercising before a meal is a crucial health directive, often Maimonides summarizes that one should "exert himself until his body is warmed up" before eating.</ref> frugality for food, self-control, avoid drinking the entire bottle or eating an entire dessert, and adopt a "don't work, don't eat" [[work ethic]].  Fasting on Fridays in honor of [[Good Friday]] is a start.  [[Corn]] (without additives) is praised in the [[New Testament]] ([[KJV]]) and is a good low-[[carbohydrate|carb]] food for losing weight.<ref>Learning of the existence of corn in [[Egypt]] is even referenced by the [[Acts of the Apostles]] for why [[Jacob]] went there, see {{bibleref|Acts|7|12}}, and [[American Indians]] attributed corn to [[God]].</ref>  Eat less during [[Lent]] in honor of [[Christ]], and avoid fatty foods produced by [[liberal]] companies like Ben and Jerry's, [[AB InBev]] ([[beer]] is fattening), or associated with liberal countries like [[Canadian]] Bacon.  "Many studies show that drinking more water [but not in excess] may benefit weight loss and maintenance."<ref>https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss</ref> "And don’t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite." {{bibleref|Proverbs|23|2-3|version=MSG}}  Switching to a vegetable-based diet that attains the recommended 3,000 IUs daily in [[Vitamin A]] can reduce calories. '''''Spiritual starvation can be at the root of over-eating and [[obesity]]''''': "For life is more than food" {{bibleref|Luke|12|23}} ([[ESV]]). Crowd out food and other addictions with good habits.

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|[[pharmaceutical]] addictions

|[[pharmaceutical]] addictions

|Pharmaceutical addictions to prescription medications such as [[oxycodone]] in most cases result from a blind faith in [[science]], medical doctors and technicians, and a rejection of God.  Many physicians as a result of incentives provided by [[Big Pharma]] have ceased treating illness and focus on "pain management" with pharmaceutical prescription drugs.

|Pharmaceutical addictions to prescription medications such as [[oxycodone]] in most cases result from a blind faith in [[science]], medical doctors and technicians, and a rejection of God.  Many physicians, as a result of incentives provided by [[Big Pharma]], have ceased treating illness and focus on "pain management" with pharmaceutical prescription drugs.

|"Trust in the [[Lord]] with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." {{bibleref|Proverbs|3|5}}

|"Trust in the [[Lord]] with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." {{bibleref|Proverbs|3|5}}

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|unproductive waste of time, and can even harm one's physical health

|unproductive waste of time, and can even harm one's physical health

|regret is caused by arrogance and pride, and ignorance about unrecognized or unknowable reasons for and benefits of the past; regret is not "[[falsifiable]]", which is a powerful concept useful to defeat this addition.  Regret is also a tool of the [[Devil]] to detract from seeking [[Christ]], and regret can be disobedience to [[God]]'s plan. [[Luke 9-16 (Translated)#9:62|Luke 9:62]] helps: And Jesus said to him, “No man who ploughs ahead but then looks back is fit for the [[Kingdom of God]].”

|regret is caused by arrogance and pride, and ignorance about unrecognized or unknowable reasons for and benefits of the past; regret is not "[[falsifiable]]", which is a powerful concept useful to defeat this addiction.  Regret is also a tool of the [[Devil]] to detract from seeking [[Christ]], and regret can be disobedience to [[God]]'s plan. [[Luke 9-16 (Translated)#9:62|Luke 9:62]] helps: And Jesus said to him, “No man who ploughs ahead but then looks back is fit for the [[Kingdom of God]].”

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In order to solve an addiction problem, one must admit one has a problem. Jesus said, "...the truth will set one free." (John 8:32).

In order to solve an addiction problem, one must admit one has a problem. Jesus said, "...the truth will set one free." (John 8:32).

== Religion, conservatism power and over addiction ==

== Religion, conservative power over addiction ==

''See also:'' [[Religion/irreligion, self-control and addiction]]

''See also:'' [[Religion/irreligion, self-control and addiction]]

* (g) continued use despite related negative physical or psychological effects.   

* (g) continued use despite related negative physical or psychological effects.   

A substance abuse diagnosis is given when one or more of the following symptoms occurs during a 1-year period:   

A substance abuse diagnosis is given when one or more of the following symptoms occur during a 1-year period:   

* (a) substance use leads to failure to fulfill important responsibilities  

* (a) substance use leads to failure to fulfill important responsibilities  

[[File:Powder meth foil small.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|Studies indicate that religious individuals are less likely to engage in illegal drug use than atheists/nonreligious.<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/believers-consume-fewer-drugs-than-atheists-106266/ Believers Consume Fewer Drugs Than Atheists], ''Christian Post'', By Jim Denison, Christian Post Columnist, October 9, 2013|9:47 am</ref><ref>[https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131003093041.htm Believers consume fewer drugs than atheists], Science Daily, Date:October 3, 2013, Source: Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Foerderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung]</ref><ref>Multiple references:

[[File:Powder meth foil small.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|Studies indicate that religious individuals are less likely to engage in illegal drug use than atheists/nonreligious.<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/believers-consume-fewer-drugs-than-atheists-106266/ Believers Consume Fewer Drugs Than Atheists], ''Christian Post'', By Jim Denison, Christian Post Columnist, October 9, 2013|9:47 am</ref><ref>[https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131003093041.htm Believers consume fewer drugs than atheists], Science Daily, Date:October 3, 2013, Source: Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Foerderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung]</ref><ref>Multiple references:

*McCullough, Michael E. and Willoughby, Brian L. B. (January 2009).  [http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/mmccullough/Papers/Relig_self_control_bulletin.pdf "Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: associations, explanations, and implications"] ''Psychological Bulletin'', vol. 135, no. 1, pp. 69-93.  Retrieved from University of Miami Department of Psychology website on September 10, 2014.

*McCullough, Michael E. and Willoughby, Brian L. B. (January 2009).  [http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/mmccullough/Papers/Relig_self_control_bulletin.pdf "Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: associations, explanations, and implications"] ''Psychological Bulletin'', vol. 135, no. 1, pp. 69-93.  Retrieved from the University of Miami Department of Psychology website on September 10, 2014.

*Alternate source of abstract: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19210054 "Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: associations, explanations, and implications" [abstract&#93;].  Retrieved from PubMed.gov on September 10, 2014.</ref> ]]

*Alternate source of abstract: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19210054 "Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: associations, explanations, and implications" [abstract&#93;].  Retrieved from PubMed.gov on September 10, 2014.</ref> ]]

According to ''Science Daily'':

According to ''Science Daily'':