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Community of Care: How Churches Can Impact Suicide

Community of Care: How Churches Can Impact Suicide

franklindorsey2024-12-19T19:18:04-05:00

Community of Care How Churches Can Impact Suicide Contributed by Dustin R. Young DSW, LCSW, MSW Content Disclosure: Content included in this article will include topics of suicide, grief, death and loss as well as posttraumatic growth. Introduction Suicide. This is a word that at times is whispered instead of spoken. It is a word that is rarely preached about from the pulpit, let alone having a multi-week series planned around the topic. Yet when we begin to speak openly about the many facets of suicide, it has the power to heal and comfort in miraculous [...]

Community of Care: How Churches Can Impact Suicidefranklindorsey2024-12-19T19:18:04-05:00

ECC International Health Fair

ECC International Health Fair

Angie.David2024-12-19T19:22:53-05:00

International Health Fair Draws the Community Contributed by Angeline D. Brauer, Health Ministries Co-director at Ellicott City Church Health Fairs are a common tool used by churches to connect with their communities. Seventh-day Adventist Churches, in particular, often use banners that discuss various lifestyle-based approaches to prevention and support of healing. The health ministries team of the Ellicott City Seventh-day Adventist Church (ECC), however, took a different approach for their 2024 HealthyYOU Community Fair. Jonathan Brauer, co-director for health ministries, shared the idea of giving the health fair an “international” focus. ECC had previously [...]

ECC International Health FairAngie.David2024-12-19T19:22:53-05:00

The Urban Life Center in Baltimore

The Urban Life Center in Baltimore

franklindorsey2024-12-19T19:22:53-05:00

The Urban Life Center in Baltimore A Community Hub for Wellness and Transformation Contributed by Cristina Macena, Urban Life Center Director Baltimore, a city steeped in history and diversity, is home to a wide range of institutions and organizations that serve its residents in various ways. Among these is the Urban Life Center (ULC), a unique space promoting health, wellness, and healing. The Urban Life Center is a center of influence that ministers to the community's needs and works to improve their quality of life and overall wellness. The Vision Behind the Urban Life Center [...]

The Urban Life Center in Baltimorefranklindorsey2024-12-19T19:22:53-05:00

Pathfinders Experience Health Everlasting

Pathfinders Experience Health Everlasting

Angie.David2024-12-19T19:22:53-05:00

Pathfinders Experience Health Everlasting Believing in God's Promises for Health Contributed by Angeline D. Brauer, DrPH, MHS, RDN At the 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee, over 1,000 Pathfinders and enthusiasts took part in the piloting of a new Pathfinder honor on health evangelism. This interactive booth gave participants the opportunity to learn about the Adventist “health message” through Scripture, scientific research, artistic creativity, mission stories, prayer, and even preaching! And the results are pretty clear — it was an incredible experience all around. This new honor began with an idea from the Upper Columbia Conference Health [...]

Pathfinders Experience Health EverlastingAngie.David2024-12-19T19:22:53-05:00

More Than We Realize

More Than We Realize

Angie.David2024-03-29T00:47:02-04:00

More Than We Realize Contributed by Angeline D. Brauer, DrPH, MHS, RDN Celebrate National Nutrition Month® and a focus on a beautifully balanced diet. Each year, dietitians and nutritionists rejoice during the month of March for National Nutrition Month®. It’s our opportunity to get a bit of the spotlight and focus on the importance of a healthy eating plan. The theme for 2024, in a campaign provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is “Beyond the Table.” With this theme, we are encouraged to consider what happens to our food and drinks before [...]

More Than We RealizeAngie.David2024-03-29T00:47:02-04:00

Food and Mood

Food and Mood

Angie.David2023-11-20T16:54:57-05:00

Food and Mood How what we eat affects how we feel Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM It is estimated that rates of depression among adults in the United States have jumped from 8.5% before the pandemic to a current 32.8%. What can be attributed to this alarming increase? Could it be that besides the emotional toll of the pandemic eating habits also declined during this time? What is the relationship between the foods we eat and how we feel? Does the Bible have anything to say about the connection between lifestyle [...]

Food and MoodAngie.David2023-11-20T16:54:57-05:00

Plant-full Holiday

Plant-full Holiday

Angie.David2021-11-22T17:52:12-05:00

Celebrating a Plant-full Holiday Season Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM The holiday season is upon us and with that comes all the special dishes we reserve (or try to) for this time of the year. But how does our body respond to these occasional splurges? Are there plant-based solutions to minimize the extra calories, sugar, fat, and sodium that so easily pile up during the holidays? Does the Bible have anything to say about foods for special occasions? You don’t want to miss our upcoming article discussing these interesting questions. [...]

Plant-full HolidayAngie.David2021-11-22T17:52:12-05:00

Salt of the Earth

Salt of the Earth

Angie.David2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

The Salt of the Earth: How Much is Safe to Use Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM Health experts agree that most people consume too much sodium, and that it has been linked to some health problems, especially an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. One study concluded that salt (the main source of sodium in our foods) is associated with almost 10% of deaths related to cardiovascular disease worldwide. With that in mind, is there room to safely use salt at all? Are there healthier salt-substitutes? How can our food taste good [...]

Salt of the EarthAngie.David2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Nutrition for Vegetarians Part 2

Nutrition for Vegetarians Part 2

Angie.David2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Nutrition Considerations for Vegetarians, Part 2 Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM A vegetarian diet has been associated with a vast array of health benefits, but what makes it so powerful in preventing, managing, or even reversing chronic diseases is not only the elimination of meat and other animal products, but also the plant-based food choices that are made. In this upcoming webinar we will discuss what are the nutrients of “concern” on a plant-based diet and how to make sure we are not falling short on them to guarantee we are [...]

Nutrition for Vegetarians Part 2Angie.David2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Nutrition for Vegetarians Part 1

Nutrition for Vegetarians Part 1

Angie.David2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Nutrition Considerations for Vegetarians, Part 1 Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM A vegetarian diet has been associated with a vast array of health benefits, but what makes it so powerful in preventing, managing, or even reversing chronic diseases is not only the elimination of meat and other animal products, but also the plant-based food choices that are made. In this upcoming webinar we will discuss what are the nutrients of “concern” on a plant-based diet and how to make sure we are not falling short on them to guarantee we are [...]

Nutrition for Vegetarians Part 1Angie.David2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00