Healthy Living
Ask the Doc... Cholesterol and Prevention of Heart Attack and Stroke
Cholesterol is found in the foods we eat and in the blood and body organs. When too much cholesterol is in the body, it can build up in the blood vessels of the body (arteries) and block circulation of blood. This is called atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Read more...
Ask the Doc... About Cigarette Smoking, Heart Attack and Stroke
Cigarette smoking has been strongly associated with increased risk of blood clots and development of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Both of these conditions can cause a heart attack or a stroke. Read more...
Ask the Doc... About High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) means that the pressure in your arteries is consistently above the normal range. It can lead to stroke, heart attack or kidney failure. Read more...
Health Lifestyle Bible Study Program - Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand and Heals Many
So we see a Jesus who was compassionate about healing infirmity and feeding a crowd. He did not personally hand out the food, but he had his disciples do it. As disciples of Christ, we are called to be his servants in doing good in community with those around us. Read more...
Health Lifestyle Bible Study Program - The Healing of the Paralytic
Jesus said, “But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins….” “He said to the paralytic, ‘I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” The man did just that. Everyone was amazed. Read more...
Health Lifestyle Bible Study Program - The Widow at Zarephath
When her son died, the widow appealed to Elijah, who appealed to the Lord God. God healed her son. She responded, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the Lord from your mouth is the truth.” Read more...
