Acute 2 Root: Grounding health in knowledge

Optional faith perspective

How does faith fit into lifestyle medicine?

Dr. Harrison sees us as embodied souls: caring for the body is part of loving God with all of who we are. Research presented to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine on meaning, purpose and spirituality points the same way. At Acute 2 Root, the faith perspective is an option you choose. It is never required.

Where do the six pillars show up in Scripture?

In her Hope Church sessions, Dr. Harrison walks through each pillar as part of God's design, then through Jesus' own teaching and daily rhythm.

  • Genesis 2:2–3

    Stress and rest

    God rested on the seventh day. Rest is part of the design, not a reward for finishing everything.

  • Genesis 1:29

    Nutrition

    "I give you every seed-bearing plant." A plant-forward plate, rich in nutrients, as the starting point.

  • Genesis 3:8

    Movement

    God walking in the garden in the cool of the day. Movement woven into daily life.

  • Genesis 2:21

    Sleep

    The first account of sleep: deep, restoring and part of how we were made.

  • Genesis 2:15–17

    Avoiding harm

    Caring for what we were given, including saying no to what harms us.

  • Genesis 2:18

    Connection

    "It is not good for the man to be alone." We were designed for relationship.

What is the Whole Health daily reflection?

A short morning and evening practice from Dr. Harrison. In the morning, a check-in on each “F” below. In the evening, three good things from the day, where you need courage, and where you saw God at work.

  • Faith

    The foundation

  • Fulfillment

    Meaning and purpose

  • Family, feelings, fight

    Feeling optimization

  • Food, fitness, focus

    Physical optimization

  • Formation

    Who you are becoming

  • Flourishing

    Every part of life going well

Do I have to share this faith to use Acute 2 Root?

No. The six pillars stand on the evidence on their own. If you would like a Christian perspective, sign up from this page and it will be part of your app and coaching. If not, you will not see it.

For churches

Dr. Harrison leads discipleship classes and workshops on faith and health. See the talks on the speaking page.

See the talks