to the health-conscious person. It is also worth noting that Lisa, herself, is a proponent of the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, though most of her advice can be applied to any diet. However, “Rebuilding the Temple” displays a refreshing honesty that many books on nutrition lack. Recognizing that every body is different, Lisa does not offer quick fixes or even a single set of rules meant to work for every person. Instead she gives guidelines on healthful eating and awareness of the body’s signals, encouraging people to listen to their own physical cues and intuition to determine what works for them. At under 100 pages, “Rebuilding the Temple” is a quick read, each chapter its own comfortable serving size. One might approach it almost as a wellness devotional, applying its advice for healthy living and thinking, one step at a time. For those wishing to examine their health goals from a biblical stance, “Rebuilding the Temple” is a great starting point, although anyone seeking more indepth nutritional information may want to supplement the book with additional material. “Rebuilding the Temple” urges those who read it to rethink the way they view health and wellness. In the end, every woman, regardless of faith, owes it to herself to take her health into her own hands, respecting and cherishing the physical temple of which she is a steward. Lisa encourages her readers not to be disheartened by what seems at first a hefty responsibility. She challenges them instead to look upward, to rise and to move forward renewed.
Author Bio Lisa Harris, ND, a minister and wellness advisor, works with individuals and groups to help them reach their goals for a healthy lifestyle. Lisa received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. A native of North Carolina, she now lives in Woodbridge, Va., where she is working toward her master’s degree in professional counseling. Lisa speaks at health and wellness events in a number of locations, including churches, schools, colleges and physicians’ offices. She also teaches vegan cooking classes. She self-published “Rebuilding the Temple” in 2013 and has plans in the works for a vegan cookbook as well as a children’s book. Learn more on her website: www.healthyhavenwellness.com.
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