| Health Ministry/Uniting Body, Mind and Spirit
The Nurse Is In office Bonnie Schulze, our health minister, is back from Connecticut and will resume "Nurse Is In" office hours on the second Tuesday, March 9th in the Session Room from 12:00-1:30pm Please call Chris in the Church Office to make an appointment. Bonnie can be reached at 624-1364 .
Surprising Health Benefits of CoffeeThe next time you enjoy a cup of coffee, enjoy the fact that it may be protecting your health. If you're sensitive to caffeine, there's no doubt that drinking coffee, especially multiple cups of coffee, may have some adverse effects, such as nervousness, restlessness, stomach upset and insomnia. And if you're a long-time, heavy coffee drinker and you suddenly quit, you may experience withdrawal symptoms like headaches, fatigue, confusion, and mild depression. These are all symptoms associated with caffeine, however, and they are likely to affect you only if you are sensitive to caffeine. Coffee contains many chemicals other than caffeine, including some that appear to be good for you, such as disease-fighting antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances. If you drink several cups a day without suffering side effects, you may well be reaping a variety of health benefits. Coffee does a few things you may not know about, such as: Lowers blood sugar. And as a result, at least eight clinical studies have shown that heavy coffee drinkers are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than nondrinkers and those who limit themselves to just one or two cups. Protects against dementia and Parkinson's Diseases. Since type 2 diabetes is linked to dementia and coffee lowers the risk of developing diabetes, this may be the link. Increases your resting metabolic rate. Your resting metabolic rate is the rate at which you burn calories when you're doing nothing more than sitting around breathing. By Susan McQuillan Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board Updated: January 20, 2010 Copyright © 2010 QualityHealth.com. All rights reserved.
Health Care Surrogates Forms and a brochure! Advance DirectivesHealth Ministries Advisory CouncilHealth Professionals and other interested persons willing to serve on a Health Ministries Advisory Council. The role of the Advisory Council is to provide input into directions for Health Ministry at Fort King. Time commitment is 1½ hour 4 times a year for meetings and other input as needed. Please call Bonnie at 624 1364 Blood Pressure Screeners Health Minister Cancer Support Survivors Offering Support for anyone in our Fort King family, who is undergoing treatment or would like to share concerns with someone who has had similar health issues. Remember you do not need to go through this alone. Another Resource There is a retail resource available in the local area that sells a wide range of health care needs and products for the post-surgery phase of cancer treatment. They also provides other products prescribed by physicians including diabetic shoes, compression stockings, lymphedema arm sleeves, maternity and nursing products and much more. Contact Bonnie Schulze for more information. Cancer Support Group Bonnie Schulze and Pat Woodbury, both registered nurses, facilitate a support group for people who have or have had cancer or their family. Attendees can be anywhere on their journey before during or after treatment, survivors, or family members who wish to benefit from talking with others who have had cancer. The group meets on the second Monday of each month 2:00-3:00 pm in Benson Hall at St Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Silver Springs Boulevard (Route 40) Call Bonnie 624 1364 with any questions. Remember you do not have to go through a cancer diagnosis and treatment alone. There are many to support you and answer your questions. Join us!
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