CELEBRATIONS

Health Ministries

“In the Health Department we are committed to providing sound medical and scientific evidence for a healthy, happy lifestyle. Using CELEBRATIONS* as our theme, we advocate a balanced approach to general health and life in general, whilst offering programmes of a more specific nature dealing with other health and lifestyle challenges.

None of the Health Department programmes are based on guilt, but on a joyous celebration of the gift of life!

*CELEBRATIONS is an acronym for: Choices, Exercise, Liquids, Environment, Belief, Rest, Air, Temperance, Integrity, Optimism, Nutrition, Social Support.

LINKS:

Health Ministries Departments across the TED - click on the country of your choice.

The General Conference Health Ministries Department

Wellsource

2nd Global Conference on Health & Lifestyle Presentations

ARTICLES:

"What is Health Evangelism?" by Elvin Adams.

The article first appeared in the November 2012 issue of Ministry® International Journal for Pastors,www.MinistryMagazine.org. Used by permission.

Contact us: TED Health Ministries Department

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Hand Washing

Hand washing is a simple habit that can help keep you healthy. Learn about the benefits of good hand hygiene, as well as when to wash your hands and how to clean them properly.

To minimize the germs passed around your family, make regular hand washing a rule for everyone, especially:

·         Before eating and cooking

·         After using the bathroom

·         After cleaning around the house

·         After touching animals, including family pets

·         Before and after visiting or taking care of any sick friends or relatives

·         After blowing one's nose, coughing, or sneezing

·         After being outside (playing, gardening, walking the dog, etc.)

·         After coughing or sneezing into your hands

·         Before and after treating wounds or cuts

·          Before and after touching a sick or injured person

·          After handling garbage

·          Before inserting or removing contact lenses

·          When using public restrooms, such as those in airports, train stations, bus stations and restaurants.

Don't underestimate the power of hand washing! The few seconds you spend at the sink could save you trips to the doctor's office. 

Proper hand washing with soap and water Follow these instructions for washing with soap and water:

• Wet your hands with warm, running water and apply liquid or clean bar soap. Lather well.

• Rub your hands vigorously together for at least 20 seconds.

• Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.

• Rinse well.

• Dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel.

 • Use a towel to turn off the faucet.

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