"Yet God raised Jesus to life! God's spirit now lives in you, and he will raise you to life by his spirit." Romans 8 v.11
Water
Drink for Your Health
Ways water helps you look younger and feel energized:
Reduces daytime fatigue
Improves memory
Nourishes skin
Essential for digestion, nutrient absorption and chemical reactions
Helps remove toxins from your body
Aids circulation
Regulates your body's cooling system
May prevent kidney stones and urinary tract infections
Improves muscle tone
Helps lubricate joints
How much water do you need?
Fluid intake:
Men need an average of 13 cups/ day
Women need an average of 9 cups/day
(Fluid can come from food and/or beverages, but watch the sugar and calories!)
You may need more water if:
•Exercise: if you’re sweating, drink more
•Environment: drink more in hot and humid weather
•Illness or health conditions: vomiting and diarrhea cause loss of fluids. (Some conditions require limiting fluids.)
•Pregnant or breast-feeding: need increased fluids
With all that is going on with economic concerns in our country, it seems like a good time to acknowledge that we all experience stress. Please encourage and care for each other during times of stress.
What is stress?
• Any change that you must adapt to.
•Stress may be good or bad.
•It is your response to stress that determines the impact of changes on your life.
Coping with stress:
•Be aware of your emotional and physical reactions.
•Recognize what you cn change.
•Utilize healthy coping skills.
•Avoid unhealthy coping: alcohol or drug use, procrastination, overeating, avoidance, etc.
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Practice healthy coping skills every day, to make it a habit
Coping techniques
•Prioritize your time
•Keep a stress journal
•Get adequate rest each night
•Decrease caffeine intake
•Evaluate wants vs. needs
•Develop a support network
•Be kind to yourself
Fire Safety
Our Homes, Our Families, Our Safety
Some things to check at home:
• All smoke alarms are working.
• All electrical cords are in good condition.
• The furnace is checked once a year.
• The clothes dryer has a clean vent and filter.
• Curtains are away from stove and heaters.
• All family members know the escape plan.
Some things to check at church:
• All exits are clearly marked and free ofobstruction.
• Emergency escape plans are posted in thebuilding.
• There is a functioning warning system.
• No storage in the furnace area.
• Kitchen stoves are clean and well-maintained.
• Draperies, upholstery and fabrics are flameretardant.
STROKE IS A BRAIN ATTACK!
A stroke occurs when a clot or a torn blood vessel in the brain stops blood from reaching a part of the brain.
Stroke symptoms: fast
•F FACE Ask the person to smile. Does one
side of the face droop or appear crooked?
•A ARM Can the person lift both arms in
the air? Only lifting one could be a sign
of a stroke.
•S SPEECH Are the person’s words slurred,
or is he or she unable to speak?
•T TIME Call 911 immediately if any of
these symptoms are present. Don’t wait.
What to do:
•Recognizing the symptoms of a stroke is the first step in successful treatment.
•Calling 911 is next. Make sure you, your children, your grandchildren and everyone you know can recognize stroke symptoms.
•If you have just one of these symptoms, you might be having a stroke.
•Call 911 immediately.
•The longer you wait, the more damage you are doing to your brain.
Stroke Is An Emergency:
Call 911 Immediately!
Stroke prevention
•Know your blood pressure
•If you smoke, stop
•Find out if you have atrial fibrillation
•If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation
•Know your cholesterol
•If you are diabetic, stay in control
•Eat a low sodium (salt) diet
•EXERCISE!!
http://www.stroke.org
Colon Cancer
Just the facts: PREVENTABLE, TREATABLE AND CURABLE
Second leading cause of cancer death among both men and women
When detected early, colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable
Colonoscopy is the recommended screening procedure
Colonscopy is an outpatient procedure, done under "conscious sedation,"
last about 15-20 minutes.
Routine screening should begin at age 50, or earlier if risk factors and
family history exist.
More info: www.gastrocentralva.com
GET HEALTHY News:
Health Hints from the Wellness Letter of UCLA Berkley
Choose cloudy apple juice if you want more antioxidants.
To kill germs in your kitchen sponges, microwave them on high for two minutes.
Don't assume that packages with fruit in their name or pictures of fruit contain real fruit.
Make sure your shoes are big enough. Feet grow longer and wider with each passing decade.
Fall Risk:
Certain factors increase a person's risk of falling. One creeping up on all of us is age-In 2003 more than 1.8 million seniors age 65 or older were treated in ER's for falls. Anything we can do to lessen our odds of becoming a statistic is a good thing. One way is to improve our balance. Exercise and body strengthening can lower our risk of fall and injury.
Ask your doctor about simple balancing exercises and aquatic therapy!!!
On the Lighter Side - Ways to Cope with Stress
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22
1. Put miniature marshmallows in your ears,hum off-key loudly.
2. Stick a post-it that says, "Out to Lunch" on your forehead.
3. Pay your electric bill in pennies.
4. Read the dictionary upside down and look for secret messages.
5. Write a short story using alphabet soup.
6. Bill your doctor for time spent in his waiting room.
Reprinted with permission from Young Thoughts, Volume 7, Issue IX, September, 2006
Handwashing
Flu season is fast approaching and the single best way to prevent the spread of the flu, after getting a flu shot, is handwashing!
There are four basic principles to prevent the spread of germs:
1. Wash your hands when they are dirty and before eating.
2. DO NOT cough into your hands.
3. DO NOT sneeze into your hands.
4. Above all, DO NOT put your fingers into your eyes, nose, or mouth.
These principles are simple, easy to follow and endorsed by the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
An ounce of prevention keeps the Germs Away. Many infectious diseases can be prevented by following seven simple steps.