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Workforce Antigua on the shut of one of many actions on the stadium photographs contributed
By Theresa Goodwin
A ten-mile stroll in Antigua and Barbuda, St Kitts Nevis, and Montserrat yesterday marked the tip of a well being consciousness initiative hosted by the South Leeward Convention of Seventh-Day Adventist (SLC), design2live, and the Ministries of Well being and the Setting within the respective islands.
The Ten Days of Wellness held from December 1 to 10 below the theme “I wish to dwell wholesome,” featured a stroll to wellness every day.
It was aimed toward addressing well being and wellness in every island by means of partnerships.
Along with the stroll which began at 5 am on the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in Antigua, different actions included ten Prayers of Wellness on December 1, the enjoyment of consuming and cooking demonstration on Thursday, December 2, caring for frontline staff December 3, nature balm film night time and a day of relaxation and reflection at a digital spa.
Two classes have been additionally held on Kids’s Psychological Well being – dealing with feelings, in addition to administration and prevention methods for folks with Diabetes and Hypertension.
Director of Well being and Schooling at Dr Eulalie Semper defined that the ten-day idea was centered round Daniel Chapter 1 when the prophet Daniel and his associates consumed a eating regimen consisting of solely greens and water and maintained good psychological and bodily well being when in comparison with those that had accepted the royal meals.
“We sought to encourage the start of a wholesome way of life, we consider as soon as individuals do an exercise for ten days, they’re extra more likely to proceed what was began, and we’ve had testimonies from individuals who’re seeing outcomes after collaborating,” Dr Semper mentioned.
Related actions shall be held within the coming months to advertise the significance of well being and wellness – a message that’s closely promoted by the Seventh-Day Adventist group.
