STRESS MANAGEMENT

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION Introduction To Stress Analysis And Definitions Of Stress Causes Of Stress Signs and Symptoms Thoughts.(Negative & Positive) Harmful Effects Of Stress On Body , Mind, Emotions

(Thoughts) & Behaviour To Prevent/Reduce Stress : Exercise, Good Nutrition, A Network Of Support From Others,

Reduce Stress At Work, Relaxation, Life Skills, De-stressors. Take Home Message

KNOW YOUR HEART & PREVENT HEART DISEASE

• TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION• What Is Heart? • How Does The Heart Work • 4 Chambers & 4 Valves • Functions Of The Heart? • Symptoms Of Angina • What Is Heart Attack? • Symptoms Of Heart Attack • What Causes Heart Attack • Coronary Artery Disease • What Is The Cause Of Heart Disease Another View • What are Atheroma , Atherosclerosis & Arteriosclerosis, • What Can We Do To Avoid Developing Angina • Take-Home Message

DIABETES

• TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION • Diabetes Silent Destroyer Of Organs • Type 1 And 2 Diabetes . • Symptoms Of Diabetes? • How Sugar is Converted Into Energy • What Happens If Sufficient Insulin Is Not Produced? • What Is Insulin Resistance • How Do We Treat Type 1 Diabetes? • Who Would Likely To Get T2 Diabetes & Why? • Consequences Of Not Controlling Diabetes• Be Careful If Any Of These Apply To You • What Is Hyperglycaemia & Hypoglycaemia • How Are They Caused? • What Are The Outcomes Of Hyperglycaemia? • What Is Hba1c? (Glycosilated Haemoglobin ) • What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis(dka)? • What To Do For Hyperglycaemia? • A Word Of Warning Advice

BLOOD PRESSURE/HYPERTENSION A SILENT KILLER

• TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION • What Is Blood Pressure • Types Of HBP • Causes Of Hypertension• Classification • Symptoms And Damages Of HT • Who Is At Risk Of HT • How Is It Treated : • Life Style Modification • Medication• Supplements • Diet Comments On Hbp • What Is Stroke • Signs Of Mini Stroke • Causes Of Stroke • Risk Reducing Factors • Two Types Of Stroke• Take Home Message

DRUG ABUSE LIFE DESTROYER!

• What is Drug abuse Or Drug Dependence?• Why do people DO drugs• Signs of drug Abuse• Signs of Cannabis use (Marijuana and Hashish)• Myths (T&F) • Examples of abused substances• Harmful effects on Mind and Body• Conclusion

HARMFUL EFFECTS OF SMOKING

• Introduction• WHO statistics• Damages to the body• Cancer • Crohn’s Disease• Burger’s Disease • Why u should quit smoking• British Research Results on Dagga• Conclusion