1. Do you think that you are in good health?
2. Health= Sound in body, mind and spirit= multifactor
a. Multidimensional= physical, psychological, spiritual, social, intellectual and environmental
3. What affects physical well-being- Fitness, smoking, alcohol use, drug use, health conditions, genetics, sleep and diet
a. Homicide leading cause of death for African American men 18-44
b. Historically minorities have inadequate access to healthcare and health services due to lack of insurance, money and other factors
c. African Americans more likely to develop cancer than any other group, have the highest rate of lung cancer in the U.S.
d. African American women 2X more likely to die from cervical cancer and breast cancer
e. High rates of bp, hypertension, hepatitis b&c
f. High infant mortality rate
g. African Americans and Hispanics make up 2/3 of adult AIDS cases, 80% of pediatric AIDS, African American syphilis rate= 30X rate of whites
h. Young adult women likely to suffer from major depression, generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder
i. Recommendations
i. Eat 1500-2000 calories/day
ii. 30 min/day exercise
iii. 8-9.25 hours of sleep
iv. 6-8 glasses of water or 8-12 cups per day!
v. Avoid extreme diets! Consume Daily
1. at least 45-65% Carbs
2. 20-35% Fats
3. 10-35% Proteins
4. Psychological
a. Maslow theory of Needs
i. Basic- Food/shelter/warmth/protection
ii. Higher- Safety, security, love, affection, self esteem
1. Self-esteem is what you believe about yourself
2. People with low self-esteem may enter relationships that reinforce their self-perceptions and seek out those that think poorly of them
3. To counteract it think positively/talk positively of yourself!
iii. Highest- Greatest possible satisfaction from life, comes from understanding purpose
5. Spiritual- ability to identify basic life purpose and to experience the fulfillment of achieving our full potential
a. Influences- Sense of purpose, values, morals and ethics
b. Scientific evidence supports claim that faith/spirituality enhances and extends life
c. Prayer and Meditation causes changes to our brains, reduces physiological symptoms and increase feelings of security, compassion and love
d. Values- How you evaluate things, events, people, self/guidelines making decisions that are right for you
e. Tips
i. Sit quietly
ii. Listen to calming music
iii. Go outside and marvel in God’s glorious creations
iv. Ask yourself questions about your beliefs
v. Church attendance/prayer group
vi. Express gratitude!
vii. Forgive- let go and reclaim power over your life!
viii. Do good= service/volunteer, do what you care about
ix. Prayer/meditation
1. Serving others is its own reward
6. Social
a. Technological generation= connected to more people/frequent networking BUT less meaningful personal interactions
b. Many modes of communication but what about face to face???
c. Introvert v. Extrovert- talk because you want to not because of awkwardness or silence, accept who you are J
d. Practice abstinence/safe sex
e. Social connections- family and friends are a source of support and encouragement
7. Intellectual
a. We are always using our brains except when we sleep
b. How we think, learn, evaluate, question
c. Not everything is about grades
i. If you do not have the grades that you want seek out help try a variety of study options, tutoring and counseling
ii. Do your best, God will handle the rest J
d. Be creative, explore new subjects and READ!!!!
i. Reading is the most empowering thing that you can do for yourself as a young lady
8. Environmental
a. God placed us here to have dominion and to care for his creations
b. Be aware of world issues- pollution, global warming, radiation
c. Be aware of products that you use
i. Our bodies are like sponges and most things are absorbed into our bloodstreams, be aware of the chemicals that you use
Closing Summary
· Health is multifaceted
· God calls us to be witnesses, when we our overall health is good we are able to do all that He has called us to do and be used by Him
· Jesus healed people so that they could should themselves to priests and others= WITNESS
· Our health is a way of witnessing
· Everything that we do points to Jesus Christ
· 2 Corinthians 4: 7-But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
· 1 Timothy 4:8- Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come
