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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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Strep Throat (Streptococcal Pharyngitis)
Description: Infection of the throat caused by a bacterium called streptococcus, with acute onset. Twenty percent of persons with strep throat will have sore throat, fever, beefy red throat and white coating to the tonsils. The remainder of persons may have no symptoms except fever or mild sore throat, or have nonspecific symptoms such as headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, or fast heart beat. Cough laryngitis, and stuffy nose are not usual symptoms.
Incidence: Common; especially among children ages six to twelve
Prevalence: Males equally with females
Signs and symptoms:
- Red and sore throat
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
- White patches on tonsils
- Headache
- Fever
- Aches
- Upset stomach and vomiting
Risk factors:
- Age (children)
- Close social proximity (families, schools, childcare centers)
Usual treatment:
- Medication (antibiotics-usually for at least ten days)
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Usual course: Usually clears within days with appropriate treatment; left untreated, strep throat can result in serious injury to other organs later, such as the heart and kidneys.
Spiritual considerations: Support as needed
Suggested scriptures: Psalm 57:1
Resources:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Building 31, Room 7A-50
31 Center Drive MSC 2520
Bethesda, MD 20892-2520
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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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