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New Perspectives in Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle

WEBThe dramatic increase in so-called chronic or “lifestylerelated” diseases in most countries today has become one of the greatest threats to our health. These major lifestyle-related diseases share common risk factors such as smoking, lack of exercise, obesity and unhealthy dietary practices, which can be modified using community-based …

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Some Considerations in Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

WEBAuthors. Ayuka Oendo Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies Abstract. This paper argues that the effectiveness of the approach used by the Seventh-day Adventist church to propagate its health message has been compromised by its failure to take full account of social determinants of health, and its apparent inability to recognize …

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A Wholeness Approach for the Adventist Health Message

WEBThe message of the Adventist Church about the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His soon return includes not only spiritual redemption but also physical and mental restoration of humankind through a healthy lifestyle. It appears that the dissemination of the Adventist Health Message (AHM) has so far been perceived as emphasizing only …

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Shalom as Wholeness: A Biblical Basis for Meeting Global Health …

WEBHealth is generally thought of as the absence of disease or physical infirmity. However, a great number of scientific studies show that there is an interdependence and interconnectedness between the physical, mental, spiritual and social dimensions of the human being. Consequently, there needs to be an emphasis on giving treatment and …

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Biblical Perspectives on Health for the Contemporary World

WEBPerspectives on health from the Bible such as biblical anthropology and the laws of God, as a basis for health and disease dynamics, are receiving support from science. Biblical anthropology teaches that a human being is a whole person, with physical, mental, social, ecological and spiritual dimensions. The body is not the opposite of the …

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The Seven-Step Model (7SM): An Alternative Health Behavior …

WEBThe major causes of death in the world are heart attack, stroke, and cancer. The main contributing factors for chronic diseases complications are unhealthy behaviors; so, health behavior change has become imperative in the world today. There are several models and theories for health behavior change. They are, however, far from public …

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Health and Disease Trends in Low Income Economies: Can We …

WEBDemographic transitions can explain public health phenomena and predict the types of health problems countries will experience. Developing countries are suffering from infectious diseases which kill a disproportionate number of children, but at the same time, they are beginning to suffer from the chronic, lifestyle diseases of more developed …

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Shalom as Wholeness: A Biblical Basis for Meeting Global …

WEB97 International Forum Vol. 19, No. 2 October 2016 pp. 97-113 FEATURE Shalom as Wholeness: A Biblical Basis for Meeting Global Health Needs in the 21st Century Ikechukwu Michael Oluikpe Sylvia T. Callender-Carter

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A Wholeness Approach for the Adventist Health Message

WEB118 Cesar Augusto Galvez International Forum Purposes of the Adventist Health Message According to Ellen White (1946) “the work of health reform is the Lord’s

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THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURE AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE …

WEBChanging a person’s health behavior is a daunting task. This crosssectional study aimed at finding the influence of culture and delivery of health care as predictors of health behavior (such as diet, physical activity, sleeping and smoking) among Malaysians. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 459 respondents consisting of Chinese, …

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SEVEN SECRETS OF MENTAL POWER IN THE WRITINGS OF …

WEBTo educate the mind to think is one of the most important and challenging tasks in pedagogy. As it is sharply stated, “Those who wish for stronger minds can gain them by diligence. The mind increases in power and efficiency by use. It becomes strong by hard thinking” (White, 1999, p. 99).

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Capturing the Lifestyle Practices of University Students: A Case …

WEBUnhealthy lifestyle practices are fast becoming a global challenge and affecting most university students. A review of literature revealed that a relationship exists between lifestyle practices and academic performance. Identified related studies seem to lack a holistic approach. A qualitative case study was conducted in Zimbabwe to study …

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NEWSTART: A Pastoral Perspective Journal of Asia Adventist …

WEBObservation, experience, and the testimony of many pastors have led me to have some concerns that I will address in this paper. These concerns relate to the effectiveness of health evangelism. It is my assumption that the reader clearlydistinguishes between "medical services" and "medical missionary work." It is evident that Ellen White, …

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CLEANLINESS AND HOLINESS: PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL …

WEBOld Testament theology is a portrayal of God s attempts to restore the brokenrelationship that exists between man and his Creator. Genesis begins with theOmnipotent proclaiming each act of creative reality to be good, until in itscompleted totality it is declared to be very good (Genesis 1:31, KJV). As thecrown jewel of that …

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Exploring the Underlying Causes and Psychological Consequences …

WEBTeenage pregnancy has become a global and a public health concern as mortality rates associated with it are on the increase. In the last 2 decades, worldwide, the pregnancy rates are slowly decreasing. However, this is not the case in the Philippines, yet not much is known about its background as majority of the studies have focused on teen …

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Exploring the Underlying Causes and Psychological …

WEBJanet Nyaboke Odhiambo. Abstract. Teenage pregnancy has become a global and a public health concern as mortality rates associated with it are on the increase. In the last 2 decades, worldwide, the pregnancy rates are slowly decreasing. However, this is not the case in the Philippines, yet not much is known about its background as majority of

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The Sustainability and Best Practices of Wellness and Spa in …

WEBThe Spa and Wellness Association of Cebu is composed of members from day spas, resort spas, fitness gyms, wellness clinics, yoga studios, and vegetarian cafes. More than 20 hotel-based spas and more than 200 wellness centers offer body scrub, facial treatment, healing, and body massage services.

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Creative Arts Psychosocial Interventions for Conflict-Affected …

WEBThe United Nations Children’s Educational Fund (UNICEF) expressed concern for the safety and well-being of more than 50,000 children survivors of the Marawi Siege (UNICEF Annual Report 2017 Philippines). Some of these children were used by terrorists as combatants, informants, or human shields (Ronda, 2017).

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Lived Experiences of University Students in the Philippines …

WEBThis phenomenological study explored and described the lived experiences of the college students whose mother, father, or both parents are working overseas. The findings of the study may add to the body of information concerning the experiences of children longing for personal time and attention from the parents.

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