Safe Healthy Living

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My husband, Paul and I have been involved with the Health and Wellness Committee  in our local church for about 3 years.  We really enjoy being a part of this committee.  Since we are new to the area and the parish, it has helped us to get acquainted with parishioners, not only on the committee, but through various activities the committee has sponsored for the benefit of all.  Also, to  offer valuable information to all ages from infant to eighty, singles, families, elderly, widowed, to promote healthy living.

Our committee supports 2 parish nurses.  We are also comprised of other nurses who work  in a clinic, hospital, county health department or a nursing home  practicing in various fields relating to the heart, intensive care, mental health or administrative.  We have a pharmacist, physical therapist, dental office manager and a member that is sight impaired. Paul and I represent and are concerned about preventive, alternative health  choices and chemical awareness information. We are a great blend of people willing to help educate and assist all parishioners with lifes spiritual, physical, mental and emotional well being.

Our committee initiated in 2007 and has sponsored 3 annual fall “Step Into Health” fairs.  We have had a variety of presenters: a  police officer and squad car with a K9 Unit,  bicycle safety, heart disease, diabetes, lung health, eye disorders, proper hand washing technique with black light error, smoking cessation, senior exercise and community program information, fall prevention, home health care, dental hygiene with free toothbrush and floss, grief support and prayer shawl ministry, blood pressure clinic, balance testing, water purification, global warming demonstration, advocare nutritionals, pro’s & cons of immunizations, dietician and healthy snacks, massage therapists, chiropractic information, braille cards and sight impaired tools, how to read your medication labels, as well as a magic show and  face painting.

Paul and I offer information about chemical awareness, how to  read labels of all mainstream products you purchase,  with handouts listing potentially harmful ingredients, alternative baby and family personal care products,  safe cleaning supplies,  nutritional vitamin supplements, aromatherapy oils, and weight loss and fitness products.

We’ve also had “Walks” for physical exercise and spiritual wellness; which was a great activity for all ages to participate in.

Our parish nurses and other volunteer nurses provide FREE monthly blood pressure checks at all church services.  We’ve held biannual Blood Drives with the help of the junior high students.  They learn community service and receive a stipend for a special field trip.

We have purchased  supplies and equipment for our parish nurse program.

Our parish nurses have topical weekly suggestions in our church bulletin which represent our mission statement: To empower our parish family to incorporate wellness of mind, body and spirit into our daily lives through health education and spiritual support.

Recently the Wellness Corner stated:

For those not too interested in big diet changes for bone and joint health, try these dietary supplements. Health care providers recommend supplements such as:

• a good multi-vitamin
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• fish oil
• coenzyme Q10
• selenium
• phosphorus
• calcium
• magnesium
• vitamin D
• boron
• silicon,
• manganese
• zinc
• …and much more!
• MSM

Stop smoking; smokers have lower bone mass.  Wear proper shoes and use proper equipment when playing sports.  and enjoy healthier bones and joints, say your parish nurses!“

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So why am I telling you all about our activity
in our parish Health and Wellness Committee?

* Perhaps you could initiate and support a health and wellness committee to improve the quality of living in your community.

* Because we want you to realize that we are truly concerned about the health and well being of all people.

* We understand the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual stress of losing a child, a parent, a close friend.  Supporting people in grief of a loved one and how faith plays a role in the healing process.

* We want to learn from other health care providers about their suggestions for healthy living.

* We want to offer and be available to educate and answer questions regarding:  preventive, alternative ideas in taking medications,  a listing of potentially harmful ingredients and chemical awareness, preservatives in food and in your everyday mainstream personal care, baby, cleaning and even pet products.

*  Start reading labels on all products you purchase.

* Teach people to become an advocate in your own health, by asking lots of questions, researching diagnosis to understand and be  knowledgeable about precautions, side effects to medications, procedures, your rights, your choices, alternatives to drugs, nutritional diet changes versus drugs, surgery.

*  Letting you know this is where our heart and passion is:  to help people enjoy Safe Healthy Living.

*  We all desire and need to be loved by our family and friends.  We hope to offer suggestions that will be helpful to you and your family as you go through your daily lives.

Be the best you can be: Believe in Yourself

Peggy and Paul

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