Health and Wellness

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Don't forget the free blood pressure checks on the first Sunday of each month. Come to the cry room from 8:00 - 8:15, 9:15 - 9:30, or 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. We are also taking your expired medications.

Stayin' Alive: Sudden Cardiac Arrest

CPR can triple survival rates for heart attack victims, but only if it's done hard and fast enough.: compressions administered at 100 beats/minute. A study from the University of Illinois College of Medicine has found that it turns out that the perfect rhythm is the Bee Gees' song "Stayin' Alive".

In 2008, Sedgwick County had approximately 400 deaths due to out-of-hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Nearly 30% of those who suffered SCA were resuscitated before arriving at the hospital. The leading factor in the 30% resuscitation rate was early CPR and application of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Aldersgate is blessed to have an AED on the premises. We need to have members become CPR certified. This important training is lifesaving, not only in the church, but also in the community.

Prevent Strains and Sprains

Warm up your muscles with a 5 minute walk before you start any activity.
Increase your level of activity by no more than 10% per week.
Stretch after you exercise, and never bounce when stretching.
Wear shoes that fit properly.
Replace athletic shoes as soon as the tread wears out or the heel wears down on one side.
Run on even surfaces.
Use proper form, especially when weight lifting.
Don't smoke. Smoking is a risk factor for back injuries.
Take it easy when you're tired, in pain, or under emotional stress.
Give yourself days off, and avoid exercising too much, too hard, or too fast.
Eat a healthy diet to keep muscles strong.
Prevent falls. Keep stairways, walkways, yards, and driveways free of clutter. Salt or sand icy patches in winter.
Treat minor injuries or muscle soreness with RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.