Mrs. Bannister is a member of The Asia Baptist Church pastored by the Rev. Dr. Kenneth G. Thibodeaux. Colette has been a member of the church for fifty (50) years and a member of the Health Ministry for over ten (10) years. She completed the Church Nurse Education Program CNEP) in 2021 and continued her work in the ministry as a Faith Community Nurse.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Colette has assisted when the BCM 10-week Strategies to Trim and Reduce (STAR) program was implemented at her church. She has also been an active participant in other health education programs such as hand hygiene demonstrations, cancer screening awareness programs, blood pressure screenings and other Wellness-focused events. As the pandemic was easing, Mrs. Bannister was part of the Health ministry that safeguarded Centers for Disease Control (CDC) measures to prepare the sanctuary for return to in-person worship and informing the congregants about the required safety screenings to enter the building.
A beloved musician who is a Christian was recently vilified on social media for attending a Grammy event and taking photos with certain other celebrity musicians. The artist in question is fairly new on the music scene but is gaining traction with a beautiful catalog of soul stirring music. The artist has also gained the respect and support of a few really powerful people in the music industry.
Sugar is commonly added to foods to improve taste, influence texture, and balance flavors. While it is delicious, sugar doesn’t provide significant nutrition, other than the fact that it is a carbohydrate. As a carb it is a macronutrient, and it supplies energy to keep your body working. However, too much sugar can have detrimental health effects as it can contribute to obesity, which is linked to heart disease and diabetes. Try these tips to help you reduce your sugar intake!
Focus on healthy carbohydrates for energy. Opt for fruits, vegetables and whole grains as your main sources of carbs.
Set your limit for added sugar. Women shouldn’t have more than 6 teaspoons or 25 grams, and men no more than 9 teaspoons or 36 grams, per day.
Every March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness month, a time for sufferers, family members, and supporters to share information, sympathy, and camaraderie, drawing attention to this disease of the central nervous system. If you’re not familiar, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) happens when one’s immune system attacks the nerve cells and renders them unable to properly transmit information, causing balance issues, weakened vision, fatigue, and other unpredictable symptoms. Approximately 2.5 million people worldwide suffer from multiple sclerosis. The cause is unknown, and there is no definitive cure as of this writing. However, there are many effective treatments, so those afflicted with MS should not lose hope. This month is all about raising awareness, educating wider society, fundraising, and getting behind those scientists that seek to advance our understanding of MS.
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