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What Every Family in West Africa Should Know About Health and Healing
Table of Contents
PART ONE: Introduction to Health and Healing
1.01 God’s Will for Your Health
God Wants You to Have a Joyful and Full Life
It is God Who Heals
Righteous Suffering
1.02 Understanding How the Body Works
Parts of the Body
The Immune System
1.03 The Spiritual Side of Health
More Than Just a Physical Body
Understanding Your Spiritual Being
Spiritual and Physical Connection
Spiritual Health and Healing
1.04 Spiritual and Physical Connection
Cause of Sickness #1: Bacteria
Cause of Sickness #2: Viruses
Cause of Sickness #3: Fungi
Cause of Sickness #4: Parasites
Cause of Sickness #5: Deficiencies and Dehydration
Cause of Sickness #6: Stress
Cause of Sickness #7: Disobedience to God
Cause of Sickness #8: Unforgiveness
Cause of Sickness #9: Negative Emotions
Cause of Sickness #10: Fear and Worry
Cause of Sickness #11: Destructive Habits and Addictions
Cause of Sickness #12: Curses and Magic Spells
Cause of Sickness #13: Dabbling with Satanic Powers
Cause of Sickness#14: Idolatry
Cause of Sickness #15: Hereditary
Cause of Sickness #16: Profaning the Lord’s Sacraments
1.05 How Germs Spread
1.06 Preventing Sickness
Prevention #1: Give Your Body Lots of Water
Prevention #2: Your Body Needs “Safe Water”
Prevention #3: Give Your Body Good (Nutritious) Food
Prevention #4: Your Body Needs “Safe Food”
Prevention #5: Do Not Give Your Body Too Much Junk Food
Prevention #6: Avoid Destructive Habits
Prevention #7: Keep Your Immune System Strong
Prevention #8: Your Body Needs to Be Kept Clean
Prevention #9: Be Careful to Protect Your Body
Prevention #10: Give Your Body Plenty of Exercise
Prevention #11: Take Time to Sleep and Rest
Prevention #12: Spend Time in Prayer and Meditation
Prevention #13: Laughter and Positive Emotions
Prevention #14: Celebrate and Enjoy God’s Blessings
Prevention #15: Keep Your Spirit Free
Prevention #16: Be Quick and Regular in Confessing Sin
Prevention #17: Forgive Others
Prevention #18: Vaccinations
1.07 Methods of Healing
Safe and Harmful Methods of Healing
Healing with Plants and Nutrition
Using Standard Medicine for Healing
Healing Prayer and Faith
Laying on of Hands
Blocks to Healing
Confession and Repentance
1.08 How To Strengthen Your Immune System
1.09 How to Use Standard Medicine
Before Taking Medicine
When Buying Medicine
When Taking Medicine
How to Measure Medicine Amounts
How Much Medicine to Take
Food and Medicine
Medicine Interactions
Who Should NOT Take Certain Medicines
Taking Too Much Medicine
Pain Medicine
PART TWO:
2.01 Warnings!! Read This First!!
Warning: People Can Live Or Die As a Result of Your Care
Warning: Know When to Get Help
Warning: Medicine Can Kill!
Warning: Even Traditional Treatments are Dangerous
Warning: Be Careful How Much Medicine You Give
Warning: Do Not Use Medicine if it is Not Needed
Warning: Do Not Mix Treatments
Warning: Do Not Mix Powers
Warning: Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Warning: Be Careful When Diagnosing a Problem
Warning: Know Your Limits
Warning: Do Not Spread the Disease
Warning: Sterilize Your Tools and Work Space
2.02 Needed Supplies
First Aid Supplies
Medicines
Plants and Natural Remedies
2.03 First Aid and Emergency Situations
Emergencies
Injuries
Bites and Stings
2.04 How to Examine a Sick Person
2.05 Signs and Symptoms
2.06 Skin Problems
Leishmaniasis
2.07 Eyes, Ears, and Mouth
2.08 Worms, Amebas, and Parasites
2.09 Diseases and Sicknesses
2.10 Chronic Conditions
2.11 Pregnancy and Childbirth
2.12 Special Care for Babies
2.13 Growth and Development of Children
2.14 The Healthy Life
PART THREE
3.01 Vitamins and Minerals
3.02 Plant Information
3.03 Standard Medicine
3.04 Vaccinations
3.05 List of Difficult Words
Index
References