By Chris Mugasha
The Bishop of Diocese of West Ankole Rt. Rev Johnson Twinomujuni has cautioned Christians against living reckless lifestyles.
The Bishop said with the increasing cases of Non Communicable Diseases, it’s high time every individual should mind about what he/she is taking in his/her body.
These Non-communicable diseases are often caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors, and can be managed or prevented through healthy habits and medical treatment.
According to Bishop, people must go slowly on foods which the doctors and other health practitioners have found to be not friendly to the body.
“You must regulate your appetite for red meat and instead go for cereals, fruits and other traditional foods,” Twinomujuni advised. “What are ‘fats for on your stomach and on the buttocks’,” Twinomujuni asked sending the mourners to laughter and murmurs.
He was on Monday preaching at the burial of Mzee Yorokamu Ruhiigwa at Kyabugimbi secondary school playgrounds in Kyabugimbi Town council in Bushenyi district. Ruhiigwa a father to Ven. Rev Joab Akakunda the Rugando Archdeaconry, Archdeacon died at the age of 95. According to the family members, Ruhiigwa died of prostate cancer which he had battled with for some time.
Before his sermon, the Bishop took his time to educate the mourners on matters of health living an issue that left the mourners commending the Bishop for integrating such topics.
“Avoid fried foods because some oils end up making you fat and as a result your nerves get congested,” Twinomujuni advised adding that, “take lots of water so that your body flushes out the toxins and for body replenishing.”
He went ahead to advise those who spend time sited in offices, shops…… to always create time to move around to make sure that their blood is circulating well.
The Bishop encouraged people to avoid situations that can lead them to sickness stressing that in case one falls sick, he/she should rush for medical attention early before the illness escalates.
“Some diseases, when you detect them early, it becomes easy to manage them but when they are in advanced stages they become difficult to diagnose and manage,” Twinomujuni advised. He appealed to those on daily medication like those of diabetes to always take their medicine in time and to always go for medical reviews.
“My fellow men, when you make 45years and above, go for prostate gland check up because at that age the risks of prostate gland enlargement are high. It keeps expanding without your knowledge and by the time you get to know, it’s late,” the Bishop advised.
“Those who are already feeling difficulties during the process of urinating, go for checkups,” he encouraged.
The Bishop castigated those who intoxicate their bodies with alcohol and other forms of drug abuse well knowing that what they are doing is dangerous for their health.
“Why should alcoholism, smoking cigarettes…..quicken your death,” the Bishop wondered.
What you need to know about Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Non-communicable diseases are medical conditions that cannot be passed from person to person. The main types of NCDs are:
Cardiovascular diseases; heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, and other circulation problems.
Cancer: abnormal cell growth and tumors, including breast, lung, colon, and prostate cancer.
Chronic respiratory diseases: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other breathing problems.
Diabetes: high blood sugar levels, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Neurological disorders: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other brain and nervous system conditions.
Mental health disorders: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions.
Renal diseases: kidney damage and chronic kidney disease.
Oral diseases: tooth decay, gum disease, and other mouth and dental problems.
Musculoskeletal disorders: arthritis, osteoporosis, and other bone and muscle conditions.
Nutritional disorders: obesity, malnutrition, and other dietary-related conditions.
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