Living Saviour Lutheran Church has established a ministry for Health and Wholeness that seeks to connect faith and health. Through a process of education about health and spiritual practices, the ministry seeks to integrate the whole person.
This wholeness flows from humanity to our good creation as well. The ministry seeks to integrate how we care for the earth and its inhabitants, plant, animal, and human, while encouraging those practices which focus on a healthy environment to promote a healthy humanity.
Active Exercise Opportunities
Please reach out to the instructor prior to your first class or with any questions.
Yoga 4 You with Lori: (https://Ready4Yoga.com/)
Mondays – 6:15pm
Tuesdays – 9:30am
Thursdays – 9:30am and 6:15pm
Saturdays – 10:00am
*No classes May 2-16, classes resume May 18
Chair Yoga with Debby (www.feelgoodyogagirl.com)
Thursdays – 11:00am
*No Class May 7; Makeup class on May 19
No Current Events Scheduled
The focus for May is healthy living in your senior years.
Tip #1: Eat a rainbow. Seniors need less calories. Choose nutrient rich foods including a wide range of colorful fruits and vegetables. The healthiest and longest-lived people in the world eat a whole-food and plant-based diet.
Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Tip #2: Sidestep falls. Check your home for fall hazards. Keep your bones strong with exercise and healthy calcium. Walking at least 30 minutes a day three times a week helps you stay physically fit. It also helps you stay mentally sharp, strengthens your bones, lifts your spirits, and lowers your fall risk. Falls are a leading cause of serious injuries and death among older adults.
Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Tip #3: Older adults don’t need less sleep than younger adults. 7-8 hours of sleep are recommended. Turn off electronic devices and use calming activities an hour before bedtime. Consult your health provider if you sleep but don’t feel rested. Sleep apnea may keep you from resting well and should be treated before heart disease and other health problems result. Your body needs good sleep to replenish itself.
2 Corinthians 4:16 Though outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are renewed day by day.
Tip #4: Sharpen your mind. Play a complex computer game. Join a discussion club, learn a new language, volunteer. Engaging in social activities with other people can keep your brain active in your senior years. Manage stress through practicing yoga, meditation, and contemplative prayer.
Psalm 92:12-15 They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green.
Tip #5: Get regular medical checkups. Many health problems can be avoided or treated if found early. Have your medications and vitamin supplements checked by your doctor. Keep vaccinations up to date. Be aware of signs of depression such as lingering sadness, loss of appetite, irritability, wanting to be alone much of the time. Your doctor can suggest many effective solutions for these problems. The goal is to stay as healthy as possible to enjoy the things you love.
Psalm 71:17-18 So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation.