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HOPE AND WHOLENESS

Health Resources

The Creator has given us the body we live in as a gift. We are to take care of it as a place where the Holy Spirit resides. Our physical health, integrates with the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual components of our lives to assist us in realizing the potential that the Creator has given us.

Native New Health 01 Understanding Diabetes

29:56

Native New Health 01 Understanding Diabetes

This session deals with establishing a basic understanding of the disease, and what causes it. We discuss common symptoms, and why Native people have such a high incidence. We end by asking the question, what can we do about it?

Native New Health 02 Managing Diabetes

27:09

Native New Health 02 Managing Diabetes

We begin by stating that you can manage diabetes. We discuss in detail the benefits of exercise, proper diet, ideal weight, stopping tobacco and alcohol use, and drinking plenty of pure water. We encourage the viewers to choose to live a healthful lifestyle.

Native New Health 03 Managing Your Weight

28:31

Native New Health 03 Managing Your Weight

We discuss the problem of obesity and that it may lead to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer and other serious health problems. We include simple, practical ways to control weight, such as, eating a good breakfast and following a regular exercise program.

Native New Health 04 Freedom From Smoking

30:37

Native New Health 04 Freedom From Smoking

We review smoking, chewing and snuff and associated problems such as cancers, emphysema, and more. We outline 12 simple steps to quitting, and then give a specific itemized schedule for the first 5 days of freedom from smoking.

Native New Health 05 Freedom from Alcohol

30:39

Native New Health 05 Freedom from Alcohol

We begin this session by talking about the cost to our families, our communities and our culture as a result of alcohol abuse. We use an acrostic, NEW START, to help the participants into their new lifestyle.

Native New Health 06 Keep Your Heart Healthy

31:13

Native New Health 06 Keep Your Heart Healthy

In this session we state the seriousness of heart disease and that it is the leading cause of death in the US & Canada and also among Native people. We outline five practical ways to fight heart disease.

Native New Health 07 Understanding Cancer

28:03

Native New Health 07 Understanding Cancer

In a simple and understandable manner, we discuss what cancer is, and we list eight risk factors which may lead to cancer. We talk about cancer symptoms, prevention and we promote living a healthful lifestyle by following NEW START.

Native New Health 08 Understanding Suicide

28:15

Native New Health 08 Understanding Suicide

We compassionately talk about why people decide on suicide, ways of helping someone who is suffering with depression and list warning signs. We discuss helping strategies, community well-being, and encourage everyone with hope.

Native New Health 09 Behavioral Addictions

28:34

Native New Health 09 Behavioral Addictions

We talk about how to identify these behaviors and how to successfully change habit patterns and desires in order to gain control of our lives again.

Native New Health 10 Domestic Abuse

27:23

Native New Health 10 Domestic Abuse

We discuss the context of domestic violence and that it is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44, especially Native women. We talk about how to get help and encourage people to respect, love and honor one another.

Native New Health 11 Understanding Oral Health

28:33

Native New Health 11 Understanding Oral Health

We discuss why more and more researchers now agree that oral health is essential for our overall wellness and general health, including not only our physical health, but also our social and mental well-being.

Native New Health 12 Sexuality and Your Health

31:48

Native New Health 12 Sexuality and Your Health

We deal with this subject with sensitivity and respect to our Great Creator and His guiding principles. We discuss both healthy, enriching relationships as well as diseases that may result from the misuse of this special gift.

Native New Health 13 The Balance of Life

29:01

Native New Health 13 The Balance of Life

We end the series by talking about the importance of keeping your Mind, Body and Spirit healthy. It has been an important part of our Native tradition and culture for centuries to seek the balance or harmony of life.

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