1	The Temple of The Holy Spirit Jane Gemmill, R.N., C.N.M.
2	Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you have been bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in you spirit, which are God’s. I Corinthians 6:19-20
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5	The Greatest Commandment You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind’. Mathew 22: 36-37
6	Renew Your Mind Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2
7	Walk According to the Spirit Do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:4-5
8	Keep His Word And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on you gates. Deuteronomy 6:4-9
9	How do we love the Lord with all our mind? Renew your mind. Be transformed. Set your mind on the things of the Spirit. Keep His Word in your hearts. Teach His Word diligently to your children. Speak His Word. Cover your house with His Word.
10	Live As His Daughters For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by who we cry out. “Abba Father.” Romans 8:13-15
11	Be Still and Listen The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs - heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Romans 8:16-17
12	The Spirit Will Guide Us The Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we pray for as we ought but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8:26
13	Seek the Wisdom of God Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. I Corinthians 2:7-10
14	How Do We Love The Lord With All Our Soul? Be still and listen to the Holy Spirit. Seek wisdom of God. Be Spiritually discerning Live by the Spirit - not by our flesh.
15	God’s Measure of Beauty Do not let your adornment be merely outward - arranging the hair, wearing gold or putting on fine apparel - rather, let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. I Peter 3:3-4
16	GOD CREATED WOMAN Last living being to be called into existence Fashioned directly by the Creator’s own hand, not from dust as Adam, but designed from living flesh and bone. Woman was refined humanity. Her existence signaled the completion of all creation. Woman was the living embodiment of humanities glory. I Corinthians 11:8
17	WOMAN IS DIFFERENT THAN MAN Her chief distinguishing traits of true feminine excellence are not superficial. Her physical description was never given. Men and women do not possess equal strength. They are bodily and hormonally different. They are different socially, emotionally and psychologically.
18	WOMAN’S HEALTH Mental Health Skin Bones Cardiovascular Gastrointestinal Lungs Hormonal Breasts Uterus/Ovaries/Cervix
19	MENTAL HEALTH Do not fear And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind…Your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you. “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:29-32
20	MENTAL HEALTH Do not worry “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about you body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?” Mathew 6:25
21	MENTAL HEALTH Use your gifts Do not think of one self more highly than one ought to think, but think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. For as we have may members in one body but all the members do not have the same function, so we being many, are one body in Christ and individually members of one another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them. Romans 12:3-6
22	MENTAL HEALTH Be a Servant Whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. Mathew 20:26
23	MENTAL HEALTH Be doers Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 Do not be anxious Do not fear Do not worry Be humble Be a servant Use your gifts
24	SKIN Skin Cancer -most common of all cancers American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008 there will be 62,480 new cases of melanoma in this country. About 8,420 people will die of this disease this year. Melanoma - 3% of skin cancers but causes most of the deaths Basal and Squamous - rarely spread
25	Protect Yourself & Your Family Find shade. Wear hats, sunglasses and protective clothing Apply sun screen every 2 hours, especially when swimming or sweating. SPF >30 Learn the ABCDE’s of skin inspection. Assymmetric- one half different than the other Borders irregular- edges notched or ragged Color difference within the lesion Diameter > 6mm - pencil eraser Evolution of a lesion - change: bleeding, crusting, itching
26	BONES Osteoporosis - major public health problem 425,000 hospital admissions annually 2,5000,000 medical office visits annually 180,000 nursing home admissions annually $17 billion in 2005
27	BONES Risk Factors Genetic- female, low body mass index Nutrition- anorexia, bulemia Endrocrine status - diabetes, thyroid Physical activity- sedentary lifestyles Poor health during growth year - peak @ age 30 Athletic amenorrhea - menopause Diseases - inflammatory bowel, lupus, depression Medications - steroids, heparin, anticonvulsants, chemo Smoking Alcohol intake > 3 drinks per day
28	BONES Prevention of osteoporosis/bone fractures Calcium - 1000 mg./day adults under age 50 1200 mg./day adults over age 50 Vitamin D- 400-800 IU/day adults under age 50 800-1000 IU/day adults over age 50 Regular Weight Bearing Exercise - walking, Tai-Chi, dancing, tennis, stair climbing Fall Prevention - obstacles in path, bifocals, slippery conditions, urgent urinary incontinence STOP SMOKING LIMIT ALCOHOL DEXA Scan after age 65 or sooner with risk factors
29	CARDIOVASCULAR Coronary Heart Disease - #1 cause of death Know Heart Attack Warning Signs Chest discomfort - sudden and intense but most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort - uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain - may go away and come back Discomfort in other areas of the upper body - pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. Shortness of Breath, with or without chest discomfort. Other signs - breaking out in cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness Take an aspirin and call 911
30	CARDIOVASCULAR Stroke - #3 cause of death and leading cause of serious disability Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden, severe headache with no known cause Call 911
31	CARDIOVASCULAR Prevention Exercise - 30 minutes 5 days per week STOP SMOKING Stop alcohol and illegal drugs Good Nutrition - decrease salt Decrease Stress Limit Use of Oral Hormones- birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy Annual Health Evaluation - Control your weight - waist <35” , BMI<25 Lower your blood pressure- 120/80 Lower your cholesterol - decrease LDL, raise HDL Lower your risk for diabetes- FBS<100
32	Go Red Heart Checkup www.goredforwomen.org
33	CARDIOVASCULAR Nutrition Eat from the garden. Genesis 2:16 Fruits and Vegetables (5)- antioxidants Fiber (3) - whole grains Fats - butter, coconut, fish, canola and olive oil Protein - salmon, nuts, beans, seeds, eggs Water- 1/2wt./8 = 8- 13 cups/day Dairy - yogurt, curds Avoid Processed and Fast Food White flour, sugar, rice Pasta Hydrogenated fats and Trans-fats - cookies, crackers,
34	Eat From the Garden Prevent some Disease Broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts Spinach, collards, other greens Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots Carrots, sweet potatoes, squash Tomatoes, watermelon Blueberries strawberries, apples, red grapes, red cabbage, chocolate, beets, plums Colon cancer and heart disease Colon/Stomach cancer eye diseases, heart disease Stomach cancer and heart disease Breast, stomach, mouth, throat, and lung cancer Prostate, stomach and lung cancer Cardiovascular disease
35	Breast Health Breast Self Exam - 20’s monthly Clinical Breast Exam - 20’s annual Mammogram - begin at 40 annual or 5 years before first degree relative with breast ca. National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program - (1-800-232-4636) http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp MRI with a mammogram for high risk Genetic Testing - 2% in US - BRCA
36	Breast Health Breastfeed > 3 months Know the Symptoms of Breast Cancer Swelling of all or part of the breast Skin irritation or dimpling Breast pain Nipple pain or the nipple turning inward Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast A nipple discharge other than breast milk A lump in the underarm area
37	HEALTHY WOMBS Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. I Corinthians 6:18
38	Healthy Wombs Protect your cervical health Prevent exposure to HPV- Do NOT: Have sex at an early age Have sex with more than 1 partner Have sex with anyone who has had sex with many partners Have sex with an uncircumcised male (condoms do not ensure complete protection against HPV) Vaccinate- age 9-26 before sexual activity DON’T SMOKE Prevent sexually transmitted disease Eat fruits and vegetables Control your weight Limit use of birth control pills
39	PAP Smear Guidelines Begin 3 years after onset of intercourse but no later than 21 years of age Annual with the regular PAP test or every 2 years using the liquid based PAP test After age 30 and 3 normal PAP results - Every 2-3 years or every 3 if HPV test added to PAP DES exposure - annual ( 1941-1971) Total hysterectomy - for cancer - annual PAP Women over 70 who have 3 normal PAP in a row and no abnormal PAPs in last 10 years
40	Know the Symptoms of Cervical or Uterine Cancer Abnormal vaginal bleeding Unusual vaginal discharge Prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding Bleeding after menopause Bleeding following intercourse Painful intercourse
41	Know Your Risks of Ovarian Cancer Age - rare <40 - most are post menopause Obesity - BMI >30 Never had children or breastfed Never used oral contraceptives Using fertility drugs > 1 year Hormone replacement Family history of breast, colon or ovarian ca. Personal history of breast cancer Use of talcum powder on the genital area High fat diet Androgens - male hormones (danazol-endometriosis) Inherited genetic factors - BRCA1, BRCA2
42	Bowel Health Risk Factors Age >50 History of polyps or bowel disease (not IBS) Family history of colorectal cancer Race - Ashkenazi Jew, African American Diet high in red meats, processed meats and meats cooked at high temperatures (frying, broiling and grilling) Lack of Exercise Overweight SMOKING Alcohol use Diabetes
43	Bowel Health Prevention Genetic Testing Diet - vegetables, fruits and whole grains Exercise Vitamins - multivitamin with folic acid, calcium, vitamin D, magnesium Aspirin, ibuprofen Hormone replacement therapy Colonoscopy age 50 or earlier if history Fecal occult blood test annually
44	MENOPAUSE Hot flashes Dress in layers Avoid spicy foods and caffeine Deep breathing and relaxation Sleep in cool room Phytoestrogens - soy-based foods - tofu, tempeh, soy milk, soy nuts, black cohosh, wild yam, dong quai, red clover, valerian root Antidepressants Vaginal dryness Lubricants and moisturizers - over the counter Medications that release estrogens locally
45	"Mood Swings" Mood Swings Exercise Getting enough sleep Relaxation Antidepressants Be doers of the Word Insomnia Milk products consumed at bedtime Exercise in the morning or early afternoon Hot shower or bath before going to bed Prayer, meditation
46	"Memory Problems" Memory Problems Mental exercises Get enough sleep Rely on your wisdom Be doers of the word Stay alert
47	Hormone Replacement Therapy Benefits
48	Hormone Replacement Therapy Risks
49	Sanctify Yourselves Mind, Spirit and Body I beseech you therefore; brethren by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1