West Ohio Health Minutes

We are called, as United Methodists, to transform the world. One of the ways we can do this is by living simply and taking steps to become healthier. "West Ohio Health Minutes" explore faith through the lens of health and wholeness. West Ohio Health Minutes are made possible through a partnership between The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church and OhioHealth, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, charitable, healthcare outreach of The United Methodist Church. In the coming weeks, more information about health and wellness will appear on this page. Check back often! 

West Ohio Health Minutes: Introduction

Published on Aug 31, 2018

The West Ohio Conference is excited to introduce "West Ohio Health Minutes," in partnership with OhioHealth. Health Minutes are a way of exploring faith through the lens of health and wholeness. For the next year, we will be posting a new Health Minute video on the first Tuesday of every month. During the rest of the month, health articles will be posted on our website. Stay tuned for more!

West Ohio Health Minutes: Growing and Transforming

Published on Sept. 4, 2018

We are called, as United Methodists to transform the world. One of the ways we can do this is by living simply and taking steps to become healthier.  "West Ohio Health Minutes," explore faith through the lens of health and wholeness. West Ohio Health Minutes are made possible through a partnership between the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church and OhioHealth,  a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, charitable, healthcare outreach of the United Methodist Church. 

West Ohio Health Minutes: Prayer and Meditation

Published on October 31, 2018

Spending daily time in prayer is an important aspect of Christian discipleship. When you start at a place of peace, of centeredness, the rest of the day is easier to handle, even when the unexpected happens. 

West Ohio Health Minutes: Exercise

Published on November 1, 2018

If you keep your body moving, it will reward you with better health and better sleep. However, many of us find ourselves overbooked and finding additional time in the day to excersise feels out of reach. There are some simple ways we can do this such as going on a walk during lunch or parking a little further away from the office.

West Ohio Health Minutes: Temple of the Holy Spirit

Published on December 3, 2018

If our bodies are a temple to the Holy Spirit, what does it mean to truly care for this temple? One way is to take time to prepare and share healthy meals together.

West Ohio Health Minutes: New Year's Renewal

Published on January 2, 2019

Most New Years resolutions fail by February. While our hearts are in the right place when we make them, achieving our resolutions can seem out or reach. Instead of making a New Years resolution this year, consider remembering and renewing your baptism.

West Ohio Health Minutes: Navigating Conflict

Published on January 16, 2019

How we deal with conflict is important. Handling conflict well has the potential to lead to more trust and intimacy in our relationships. It is often through conflict that we learn to truly listen and understand one another.

West Ohio Health Minutes: Take a Deep Breath

Published on January 16, 2019

Take a deep breath. It's easy to get carried away by our emotions, whether fear, anger or panic. Taking a deep breath and recentering ourselves can calm our emotions and remind us that God is in control even in the midst of the business of our lives.