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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.
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Use this guide to discover the most common causes of the most common symptoms for your illnesses...
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Description: Degeneration of the myelin sheath of the nerves in patches in the brain and spinal cord; damage is due to inflammation with an unknown cause; commonly progressive and relapsing; the symptoms are varied and often vague.
Incidence: relatively common (25,000 new cases each year in the US)
Prevalence: Females more than males; major cause of disability in young adults (ages sixteen to forty); affects Anglo-Americans more than African-Americans or Asian-Americans
Signs and symptoms:
- Visual problems
- Fatigue
- Bladder problems
- Poor coordination
- Difficulty walking
- Mood swings
- Weakness
Risk factors:
- Living in a cooler northern climate
- Being of European descent
- Family history
Usual treatment:
- Medication (cortisone medications in acute episodes and subcutaneous injections of interferons for long-term management)
- Treat acute episodes
- Rest and build endurance
Usual course: Varies according to type of MS, but highly unpredictable; a chronic disorder with no cure, though life span is not shortened for most people.
Spiritual considerations:
- Fatigue is a major problem.
- Disease is often progressive and associated with recurring feelings of sorrow.
- Offer hope-new treatments have shown great promise.
- Foster spiritual support network.
Suggested scriptures: Isaiah 35:3-4; Isaiah 40:31
Resources:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 3rd Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017
1-800-Fight MS (1-800-344-4867
http:www.nationalmssociety.org
info@nmss.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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