A Health Expo is a positive way to respond to human suffering, in this age of increased knowledge and technology. Every day we are witnesses to an increase in the number of deaths directly related to unhealthy lifestyles. Most of these premature deaths could have been prevented, and quality of life increased if simple changes took place in people’s life habits. Many are looking for meaning in life but with increased skepticism to all traditional forms of religiosity. This skepticism often leads to an attitude of self-protection, saving one from the heartache of meaningless solutions but also reducing the chances of interaction with those who may carry the message of Jesus’ Love. Jesus revealed His method to reach those in need. He spent much of His time caring for the physical and emotional needs of the people, and while doing this had access to their hearts.
Governments around the world are becoming increasingly active in fighting risk factors of the most common causes of death. Cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes are the most common causes of death in industrialized nations but their importance is rapidly rising in developing countries.Transmissible diseases are the major cause of death in developing countries. Of these, HIV/AIDS is also a major health problem in industrialized nations. Other medical problems such as anxiety/depression, are becoming increasingly more common and even these may have an indirect relationship with mortality, reduce quality of life and affect interpersonal relationships. There are 8 main factors related to disease prevention and physical, emotional and spiritual health. These are: nutrition, exercise, water, sun, temperance, air, rest and trust in divine power. Each factor is addressed in detail at the Health Expo using a combination of health posters with up-to-date medical information, medical tests and health counseling. Daily health seminars on the most common medical problems incorporate practical advice on how to prevent and help those conditions using lifestyle modification. Most health systems face budget restrictions in the area of preventive medicine, due to the high priority of curative services, to meet the needs in immediate care. As a result, there are few health professionals working in the area of preventive medicine, leaving others with little time and expertise to educate patients on healthful living. The Health Expo involves health professionals and non-medical volunteers from the community who are interested in healthful living. The latter undergo a short training program on the principles of a healthy lifestyle and the different activities offered at a Health Expo. By doing so, effective health education can be given without the presence of so many health professionals. These, however, provide the background scientific and technical support needed at the each Expo. It is estimated that if communities adopted the health principles promoted at the Health Expos, their mortality rates for cancer and cardiovascular diseases, for example, could drop by 60-70% and 70-80% respectively. Longevity could be increased by 6-12 years, with better quality of life. Medical costs would be greatly reduced and people could live better, healthier lives.
Our program emphasizes “NEWSTART” principles in ones pursuit of health:
N – Nutrition : Plant-based diet.
E – Exercise : Consistent cardiovascular & resistance routines.
W – Water : Hydration & hydrotherapy treatments.
S – Sunshine : Sunbathing & outdoor life.
T – Temperance : Avoiding the bad & using wisely the good.
A – Air : Fresh, outdoor & proper breathing.
R – Rest : Sleep & stress recovery.
T – Trust in God : The foundation of all lasting success in life.
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2
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