Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake Adopts Successful Health Practices

Investing in a Legacy of Health and Wellness

By Rev. Floyd H. Flake

The Greater Allen Cathedral of New York has successfully adopted the Nubian Health and Wellness Church Program, urging the continual investment in a “legacy of health and wellness.” . . .

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Family Support is Key to Health and Spiritual Growth

By Bishop Philip R. Cousin, Sr.

At the core of every Health and Wellness Ministry is family...the immediate family and the extended congregational family. It is the support of the family, which is the foundation of a strong Health and Wellness Ministry. . . .

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"Religion demands attention and focus on physical and spiritual health."

By Rev. Reginald S. Floyd, Esq.

Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health even as your soul prospers.” 3 John 2 As we read in scripture, John tells us the great importance of good health and spiritual health. God states that “above all things,” indicating the priority and significance of good health for the human being as something He wants for all of us. ...

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Wholeness is Key to Improved Health

By Bishop Preston W. Williams II

One of my greatest interests has always been the psychological and spiritual components as they relate to health and sickness. I believe that the spiritual and psychological can bring about a physical sickness in many cases. It is the subject of a workshop topic that I have presented for a number of years. ...

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Stroke – An Increased Threat for African Americans

By Rosetta Swinton

As a frequent presenter on the impact of stroke on African Americans, particularly in my home state of South Carolina, I have found that the statistics surrounding this serious disease generally shock audiences, and hopefully alert them to the signs and impact of stroke. ...

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Know Your Numbers ... For Life!

By Reverend Collins A. Days, Sr.

We are besieged by numbers, statistics and facts everywhere in today’s society. Studies, surveys and experts on television, radio, newspapers and the internet present us with facts and figures on our health outlook, prospects and conditions. ...

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Health and Wellness Ministry Succeeds with Church and Family

By Rev. Reginald T. Jackson

The Mission statement of the St. Matthew AME Health Commission says it most clearly: “To render service to God through serving humanity, by educating and encouraging our congregation and community to honor their bodies as a Holy Temple, to inspire and influence individuals to practice healthy behaviors through daily routines.” ...

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Nutrition is Essential for Proper Health and Well Being

By Rev. Natalie Mitchem

Among the many factors that are essential to proper health and well being, nutrition is at the top of the list. ...

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Health Disparities in the African Community

By Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake

For many years, African American mortality rates have exceeded that of their White counterparts. More babies die as infants; more young men die early of victims of crimes; and overall, African Americans die at a younger age. ...

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