1. WELLNESS INTEGRATING NEEDS!
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WELLNESS INTEGRATING NEEDS!
“BREATH OF LIFE”

2. “Attacked by an Alligator”
-- a true story

3. The American Lung Association has the slogan
“When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.”

4. Fresh Air is a Perfectly Balanced Mixture
78% Nitrogen,
21% Oxygen,
1% of other gases

5. What about urban and industrial pollution?
In 1900 there were 16 cities over 1,000,000 population.
In 2000 there were 400 cities exceeding 1,000,000 population.

6. Bottled air? Many of us already have to buy bottled water.
Are we going to have to buy bottled air too? 6

7. DO SOMETHING! Did you know ?
Often the most damaging air pollution is in home
Air we breathe in home can increase risk of lung cancer, asthma, allergies, etc.

8. How can I breathe properly?
An erect posture benefits breathing and optimism. A cramped posture impedes breathing.
“God made man upright”
Ecclesiastes 7:29

9. A slouching posture makes you look like a beaten, dejected person and cramps the lungs.
Protect yourself from foreign particles and from nearby coughing passengers on an airliner by using a mask.

10. Story: On Aug. 4, 2005 a Russian mini-submarine AS-28 “Priz” was trapped on the floor of the Pacific..

11. • We need Divine oxygen to support our spiritual life.
• Prayer is likened to the breath of the soul. 11

12. Story of Maria in Chile

13. In the days of the Romans, death by crucifixion was essentially death by asphyxiation. When Jesus died for and me on the cross,
His last words were “It is finished!” and “Into Your hands I commend My spirit (My breath or pneuma).” 13

14. Group Discussion
How are we taking precautions for prevention of H1N1 (Swine flu) and other respiratory diseases
personally and in our family?
2. See how many harmful environmental pollutants you can list in 60 seconds.
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15. Group Discussion
3. What can we do in our community and in our home to ensure the quality of the air?
4. Incomplete story: I remember when I breathed wonderfully fresh air and it made me feel so good………. Share your story and your feelings with the group.
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16. Personal Reflections
What steps could I take to keep respiratory health or prevent respiratory disease?
Do I have toxic cleaning substances that I need to be cautious with when using? How?
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17. Personal Reflections
3. Do I have family or neighbors who have respiratory problems like asthma? Describe their situation and what could be done to give them a more normal life.
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18. Personal Reflections
One author states “Prayer is the breath of the soul.” Share a time when you felt revived and invigorated by prayer.
What can I do to increase my spiritual breathing capacity?
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19. WELLNESS INTEGRATING NEEDS!
WIN!
WELLNESS INTEGRATING NEEDS!
“BREATH OF LIFE”
The End
©2006, Marriage & Family Commitment Inc.
Authors: Drs. John, Millie & Wes Youngberg
Ilustration: Ing. Eliseo Vergara Mtz.