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Prevention and awareness are key essentials in maintaining our physical bodies. Many resources may be found here including: statistics, demographics, and basic health regulations to assist you in a lifelong journey of whole health focusing on the first component of wholeness, the body. The health and faith resources found on this site combined can bring balance between our body, soul (mind, will and emotions) and spirit. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body, soul and spirit.
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Wondering how you can be more health conscious and are unsure where to start? You can check the National Health Observances calendar and see how you and your congregation celebrate health and honor those you love by making them aware of resources and agencies that provide support and materials to help you succeed!
Focus on health observances throughout the year.
Timely Topics:
Here's how to fight the "flu"...
Use this guide to discover the most common causes of the most common symptoms for your illnesses...
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Anxiety Disorders
(Panic Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias)
Description: A group of conditions associated with feelings of uncertainty, helplessness, diffuse apprehension, and of being threatened.
Incidence: Common (one in four; twenty-three million Americans; ten to twenty-five percent of the population)
Prevalence: Occurs in males and females in equal numbers
Signs and symptoms:
Risk factors:
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Heredity
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Fearful experiences
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Stress/threats
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Fatigue
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Illness
Usual treatment:
Usual course: Varies
Spiritual considerations:
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Foster feelings of safety and security.
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Use of prayer and meditation to reduce sense of helplessness and stress levels.
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Remain present and calm with the individual during acute episodes of anxiety.
Suggested scriptures: Philippians 4:6-8; 2Timothy 1:7
Resources:
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Colonial Place Three
2109 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 (NAMI)
www.nami.org
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Faith, hope, and love coupled with wisdom assists the believer in achieving health harmony in the soul (mind, will, and emotions) and spirit. Strengthen your inner man's soul and spirit by the associated articles, resources, and inspiration in our faith section. May the Lord prosper you with whole health. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body, soul and spirit.
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