A Practical Health Talk

A Practical Health Talk Delivered to Catholic Women Organization (C.W.O), Catholic Diocese of
Ekwulobia (CADEK) During their 2026 August Meeting.

By Okonkwo, Chinenye MaryRose
(RN, RM AND RN Anesthetist); JP; Member, C.W.O; Director, Nneoma Maternity inc. Ekwulobia.

FOCUS: HOLISTIC WELLNESS
General Wellness

Wellbeing is a positive state experienced by individuals of all ages and societies. It is a resource for daily life determined by social and environmental conditions. (W.H.O 2021).

Good Health is basically the balance in social, physical, spiritual, biological status. It is not the absence of disease or infirmity.

Holistic Wellness;

  • Cardiovascular Health – Weight, Risks, Hereditary.
  • Heart Health – Low salt, Weight.
  • Blood Pressure Checks – Regularly, Low salt, Ageing risks.
  • Lifestyle – Mental, Family, Work, Church, Rest, Prayer.
  • Midlife Concerns – Ageing Process, Diet, Self-care.
  • Menopause – Changes, Hot flashes, Emotion, Mental aspect.
  • Stress – Carving out time (music, sweet smell, deep breathing), Self-control.
  • Nutrition – Increase local foods intake, lower salt intake, lower processed foods intake, lower sugar intake.
  • Hydration – Drinking plenty of clean water, lower intake of alcohol.
  • Hygiene – Self (skin, hair), Home and Environs.
  • Economy – Pray hard and Work harder.
  • Safety and Security– Self and Others.
  • Faith – 1 Cor. 6:19 (Temple of the Holy Spirit), Ten commandments, Nso Obodo.
  • Sickness – Proper treatment, No Drug Abuse.
  • Superstition/Innuendos.

Daily Health and Spiritual Tracker
To be Tracked Weekly.

  • Water Intake – 2-3 liters
  • Physical Activities – 30 minutes
  • Quiet Time/Prayer – 15 minutes
  • Rest/Sleep – 7-8 Hours

PRAYER

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, AMEN. Heavenly Father, we thank you!

Through the Intercession of ST. GIANNA BERETTA MOLLA, Patron Saint of Mothers, Children, and Physicians and via Our Blessed Virgin Mary.

Grant us the wisdom to care for ourselves, duties, families, jobs and the Church.

Let this August Meeting bring healing and renewed energy to every woman. AMEN. Hail Mary!

Our Father! Chetaa!