why am i here? chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the u.s
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Due to Stress and Poor Health, Officials in our Local Associations have suffered from life threatening consequence due to undetected signs of illness! “Your Varsity Gold Association is taking the lead and promoting Wellness !” Terri Brinston RN, MA, CLNC . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Due to Stress and Poor Health, Officials in our
Local Associations have suffered from life
threatening consequence due to undetected signs
of illness!
“Your Varsity Gold Association is taking the
lead and promoting Wellness!”
Terri Brinston RN, MA, CLNC
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Why am I here? Chronic Diseases are the Leading Causes of Death and Disability in the U.S.
• 7 out of 10 deaths among Americans each year are from chronic diseases.
• Heart disease, cancer and stroke account for more than 50% of all deaths each year.
• In 2005, 133 million Americans: 1 out of 2 adults – had at least one chronic illness.
• Obesity has become a major health concern: 1 out of 3 adults - is obese and almost 1 in 5 youth between the ages of 6 and 19 is obese.
• About 1 out of 4 people with chronic conditions have limited mobility due to their chronic disorder.
• Arthritis is the most common cause of disability, with nearly 19 million Americans reporting activity limitations.
• Diabetes continues to be the leading cause of kidney failure, lower-extremity amputations, and blindness among adults, aged 20-74.
CDC 24/7: Saving Lives. Protecting People. Saving Money Through Prevention.
I AM HERE TO CALLANGE YOU!Dreams!
Careers!
Hobbies!
Quality of Life!
Family!
Spiritual Obedience!
Live Longer!
4 Common Causes of Chronic Disease
1. Lack of Physical Activity, 2. Poor Nutrition, 3. Tobacco Use, 4. Excessive Alcohol Consumption
They are responsible for most of the illness, suffering, and early death related to
chronic diseases.
Common Effects!(Lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption)
They all Speed up the Aging Process!
They all Reduces your Bodies Ability to Fight infection and disease!
They all reduces your Antioxidant Levels! This allowing Free Radicals the opportunity to
damage your cells!
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“Don’t Be A Statistic”
Are You Ready to Take the
Challenge?
Fight To Be Healthy!
What is your Defense Plan?
1. Yearly Physicals 2. Lifestyle Choice3. Physical Activity4. Body Composition5. Optimal Supplementation
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Women Health
Blood Pressure 18<Diabetes 18<
Cervical Caner (Pap Test) 20<Cholesterol Check 20<
Breast Cancer (Mammogram) 40< Osteoporosis Screening 50<
Colon Cancer (Colonoscopy) 50<STD’s (if you are at increased risk)
Men Health
Blood Pressure 18<Cholesterol Check 20<
Diabetes 20<Colon Cancer (Colonoscopy) 50<
PSA (Prostate Cancer) 50<Aneurysm Screening 65<
STD’s (if you are at increased risk)
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Dete
ction
2. Lifestyle Choices
3. Physical Activity
4. Body Composition
• Overweight (Abdominal)• Sedentary Lifestyle• Family History • High Cholesterol• Etc.
Goals: Women < 35Men < 40
“Protect Yourself At a Cellular Level”
Antioxidants Protect you from Free Radicals
You Need
5 to 9 Serving/Day Fruit and
Vegetables
Antioxidant
Supplementation
“The amount of antioxidants that you maintain in your body is directly
proportional to how long you will live.”
Richard Cutler, MD, Director of Anti-Aging Research, National Institute of Health
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5. Optimal Supplementation“NuSkin”
60 DAY CHALLENGE
Sacrifice $2 to $3 a Day = 1 to 3 Referring Checks
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“Nutrition Lie Detector”
•RED: Alert - Check Engine Light
•Orange: Standard American Diet.. Not good
•Yellow: Caution Better than Sad, Not good enough
•Green: Good Baseline, Better Than Ave.
•Blue : Good Diet /Maintain