FLORIDA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Adventist Health Ministries : Health Video Lending Library for Florida Conference Churches

Alcohol/Caffeine

Just One 22 min.
A junior reporter gets intrigued to write a story and do research on the effects of alcohol, when he witnesses an auto accident in which a 34year old man dies and a 17-year-old teenager survives. He wants to know more about alcohol and the effects it has on the body. He sees a Doctor who gives a lecture on alcohol and its dangerous effects and does some experiments on his own. Discovers that people don't realize the impact alcohol can have on them, and that one drink could kill irreplaceable brain and nerve cells.

Social Drinking: Pleasure..... or Poison (Let's Eat Series) 60 min., color
Millions of Americans drink everyday, but claim they're not alcoholics. They even think that a little wine is good for them. Dane and Vicki Griffin share God's point of view on the subject, and how wine was used in the Bible. Examines the effects of alcohol on the brain. Interviews Hal Stenson, a former alcoholic, who tells you the various stages of alcoholism. Vicki Griffin shows you how to make a Frozen Fruit Smoothie and a Hot Carob Drink, two mouth-watering, nutritious drinks.

Verdict At 1:32—Alcohol and the Brain 22 min., color
National and international film award winner. A documentary graphically portraying the effects of alcohol on the brain with laboratory examinations by world famous neuropathologist Dr. Cyril Courville. It follows the lives of two persons to their untimely deaths. Each drank before driving, and in so doing they sentenced themselves. Their verdicts came at 1:32 p.m. It also features Dr. Stuart Knox, one of the nation's outstanding psychiatrists.

Calamity in a Cup (Let's Eat Series) 60 min., color
You wake up tired, and you don't feel like doing anything, so the best thing to do is get a cup of coffee, right? Wrong. Dr. Hyde illustrates how the caffeine in coffee affects the nervous system and how it can fool you into thinking you're alert when you are not. Shows how chocolate can be just as dangerous. Advises you to substitute carob for chocolate, and illustrates it by preparing a delicious Carob Pie.

Exercise/Back Problems

Aerobics For All Ages 25 min. color
Winning in any sport takes more than mere physical ability. You need an insider's knowledge of technique, strategy, and tactics. Proper perspective, and knowledge of how to prepare yourself through mental "imaging". You'll gain all this and more with this innovative concept in home video. It's one-on-one--- just you and your "coach," in the privacy of your own living room. With professional competition footage, video special effects and full-range graphics to heighten your learning experience. In this video on Aerobics, the world's foremost authority on aerobics-related conditioning helps you learn to run properly, avoid injuries, and develop a personal fitness program that is both practical and manageable. Her's your chance to take a lesson from a pro!

Nordic Fitness Chair 15-20 min. color
Medical experts have discovered that a combination of aerobic exercise plus strength training is the key to Balanced Fitnessa healthy cardiovascular system and strong, toned, flexible muscles. Now the Nordic Fitness Chair provides a safe, convenient, time-efficient way to do strength training in the comfort of your own home.

Oh My Aching Back! 30 min. color
A comprehensive and educational program that covers the complete spectrum of back problems, and the rehabilitation and prevention of back injuries. Gives commentaries from noted orthopedics, and back specialists, exercise routines for your back and 30 full-color minutes of valuable information.

Physical Fitness 19min. color - (Animated)
This cute little cartoon lets you see a family during the time when people did everything by hand such as, chop wood, wash cloths, and a variety of other things. They show how that was the way they got their exercise, but modern technology has made it possible for us to replace physical labor with machines. The only draw back is that now that we have machines we can do the work faster, so we produce more, making our lives busier leaving no time for exercise. This video teaches you why exercise is so important and the tremendous benefits of it such as, less stress, more energy, longer life, and increased self-confidence. It also gives suggestions on how to fit exercise into your schedule. After watching this video you'll want to start enjoying the benefits of exercise so you can be able to get the most out of life.

Health Lectures

Fats and Obesity 30 min.
Cholesterol, Good and/or Bad - How much? 30min.
The Protein Myth 30 min.
Segment 1-Dr. Beltz tells how people get fat and how they can lose weight. He tells you what foods are high in fat, and how exercise can help you lose weight.
Segment 2-He shows you the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, the foods that contain bad cholesterol, and how much cholesterol we need in our diets to be healthy.
Segment 3-Everyone thinks that a high protein diet is good for them. Dr. Beltz shows that you don't need all that protein. It can rob you of essential nutrients, shorten your life span by giving you osteoporosis the number one cause of death in some parts of America.

Fat's, Froth & Fiber 30 min.
Exercise- How Much? 30 min.
Water- Inside and Outside 30 min.
Segment 1-Dr. Melvin Beltz teaches how the excess fat in your body can mess up your digestive system, and how to add more fiber to your diet. He tells you which foods are high in fiber, and shows how to cut back on fat.
Segment 2-Dr. Melvin Beltz tells you why you need to exercise and shows all the health benefits of it. Explains how much exercise you really need and the right times to exercise.
Segment 3-Dr. Beltz informs us that we need water on the inside of our bodies just as much as on the outside. He tells how much water our organs consist of, and explains why we need to drink at least 8 glasses a day for premium benefits.

How to Postpone Your Funeral 30 min.
The Heart of the Matter 30 min.
Cells, Circulation, and Oxygen Connection 30 min. color
Segment 1-Melvin Beltz, M.D. gives a lecture on how to live a healthful lifestyle. He talks about all the aspects of health in general and how it can either cause an early death or a longer life.
Segment 2-Melvin Beltz lectures about the heart, how to keep it healthy and how to avoid heart attacks by eating healthy and exercise.
Segment 3-Dr. Beltz shows the awesome connection between cells, circulation, and oxygen, and the health benefits you'll get if they are used to work properly and together to make your life worth living.

The Basics of Healthy Cooking 1 hr. 40 min.
Goals and Guidelines for Healthy Cooking 18 min.
Segment 1-A cooking class on how to prepare vegetarian meals.
Segment 2-Answers the question, What should we eat to be healthy? Gives guidelines on how to eat healthy, and what foods to chose. Shows you how to lose weight, and cut back on saturated fat. Tells you what foods to avoid.

Nutrition

Controlling Cholesterol: After 50 30 Min., color
Tells the story of two elderly people who had heart attacks. They are doing much better since they have learned to control the cholesterol that goes into their bodies. Various Doctors give tips on how and why you should start watching your cholesterol intake. Gives a cooking demo and tells you what medication to use if eating right and exercise do not lower your cholesterol levels.

Controlling Cholesterol: Through Diet and Nutrition 30 Min., color
Through generations, Americans have acquired a taste for foods that are high in fat and cholesterol. This video informs you on what cholesterol and fat do to your body, and how you can have a diet with little or none of these harmful agents. People who have had heart attacks tell how good they feel after they changed their diet and started exercising. Gives a quick cooking demonstration.

Fat or Fiction (Let's Eat Series) 60 min., color
Believe it or not, most people think that a high intake of fat won't hurt them, but this video shows the effects excess fat has on the arteries. Dr. Bruce Hyde talks about the dangers of fat, and the effects it has on the body. He also shows foods that are high in fat and the hidden fat in foods. Gives three lowfat to nofat recipes.

Milk 60 min., color
Milk once was a nutritious food, but hormone injections, and poor eating habits has loaded cows milk with diseases. Dr. Verdual Holst, who has two degrees in Public Health, lectures on milk, and the diseases it can cause, such as Leukemia and Mad Cow. He tells why America has the highest osteoporosis disease count in the world because of milk. Shows the benefits of drinking rice or soy milk instead of cows milk.

Moooooooooooooove over Milk (Let's Eat Series) 60 min., color
Why are we the only species that drinks milk after we are weaned. Every- body thinks that milk is essential for a healthy diet, but to tell you the truth, we don't even need it. Dr. Michael Taylor illustrates the effect milk has on the body and the diseases it causes. Actual milkmen tell what really goes on in the milkmaking process and how pasteurization does not kill all the bacteria found in milk. Vicki Griffin prepares some wonderful alternatives to milk, eggs, and cheese.

"High Protein...Giving Your Bones a Break" (Let's Eat Series) 60 min., color
For years Doctors and other medical experts have been telling us to eat more protein for bigger muscles. But is a high protein diet really good for us? A lot of people are confused about whether it's good for us or not. Vicki Griffin talks about how a high protein diet does not increase muscle mass, and how it can cause diseases. In face, it is the #1 cause of osteoporosis. She prepares 2 delicious recipies that will give you just the right amount of protein.

High Protein: Good or Bad 20 min., color
Based on the assumption that a generous protein intake, especially of animal origin, is both necessary and healthful, the affluent nations of the world have geared their eating habits to achieve these goals. Laboratory and epidemiological findings convincingly indicate that such a diet may have serious flaws in its structure. See the evidence and decide for yourself.

Nutrition Test 21 min., color
Interviews people at the supermarket, asking the questions about the nutrition in foods. They ask questions such as, "Does vitamin C prevent colds?", and a number of other common questions that people think they know the answers to.

Protein Myth 18 min., color
Learn how the protein myth got started and the new studies showing that humans don't need as much protein as once thought. Illustrates how a plant based diet will give us all the protein we need. Tells us how much protein we really need in our diet.

Sugar Scandal-The Great (Let's Eat Series) 60 min., color
Everybody thinks that a little sugar won't hurt them. They will be shocked to know the dangers of sugar and the effects it has on the body, and what the Bible has to say about it. Substituting complex carbohydrates for sugar will greatly improve your lifestyle and will make you feel a whole lot better. You'll be glad to know that you can still enjoy sweets without ever using sugar, by using the delicious, sugarless recipes given.

Sugar's Sour Side 18 min., color
Everybody needs sugar to live, and we get that through fruits, nuts, grains, and vegetables. Through the refining process though, sugar is processed and denutralized. This sour side of sugar manifests itself in tooth decay, obesity, wild fluctuations in blood sugar, and a weakening of the immune system. This program shows how to avoid these sour aspects of sugar while benefiting from the sweetness packaged in natural foods. Shows the hidden sugar in common foods.

Sun's Light (The) 16 min. 30 sec., color
Believe it or not, sun light is essential to our health. Although too much can cause cancer, if you get the right amount of sunlight it can prevent cancer. The sun is a good source of energy, it activates chemicals in our body, drives our rhythms, and helps the body make vitamin D. The sun also helps our body produce good cholesterol which is essential in removing bad cholesterol.

Supermarket Savvy 52 min., color
Leni Reed and her tour group take you through the supermarket and show you how to pick the most nutritional foods, and how to read labels. If you've ever wondered how to shop healthy, you won't want to miss what she has to tell you.

Your Diet: Fiber 13 min., color
Americans used to have a high fiber diet, but the refining process has taken fiber out of our foods, which has led to more diseases. You will find out how to increase the consumption of fiber in your diet, and reduce the risk of colon cancer and constipation.

Hypertension

Be Kind To Your Heart 15 min., color
Story on how Bill goes to the Doctor and finds out he has hypertension, just like his dad. The Doctor advises him to change his lifestyle by giving up smoking, eating healthier, and exercising. Through hard work and family support he listens to his doctor and tells how much he enjoys his new life. Gives valuable information on cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Hypertension and You 22 min., color
Presents a general attention on hypertension, it's diagnosis, and control. It's purpose is to give you a better understanding of Physician diagnosis and recommendations on treating hypertension. Gives seminar about hypertension and how to treat it.

Your Diet: Salt and Hypertension 13 min., color
Short video that shows you the link between salt and hypertension. It illustrates how hypertension can be caused by being overweight and through hereditary factors. Teaches you how to cut back on salt.

Smoking Tobacco

Countdown 25 min. color
Spaceship engineer named Edward Adams has a serious problem with smoking and is showing effects from it. He is reluctant to go see a Doctor about it. Finally decides to go and get tested. The results show that he has a cancerous tumor on his right lung. The Doctor talks to him and his wife about the situation, informing him that this is the result of smoking and that he needs to stop immediately. The Doctor illustrates how the nicotine has severely damaged his right lung, and tells him that he needs to have part, or all of his right lung removed. You will be able to witness the surgery in detail, and see the part of the lung that was bad. The surgery is successful and he's on his way to living a normal life again.

Death In the West 28 min., color
This video is one of the most convincing anti-smoking films ever made. It juxtaposes the healthy independent image of the Marlborough Man, defended in unique interviews with cigarette company executives, with the stark reality of six smoking cowboysall dying of smokinginduced illnesses. The film is designed to do the following things:

Increase perception of the hazards of smoking.
Creates an awareness of the deceptive nature of cigarette advertising.
Discourage young viewers from beginning to smoke.

Feminine Mistake 25 min., color
The purpose is to take a realistic look at the results of cigarette smoking from a feminine point of view. This powerful indictment of America's most common addiction examines the changes that take place in a woman's body each time she smokes a cigarette. Monitoring of such vital systems as pulse rate, blood pressure and artery dilation after one cigarette graphically displays these changes. Tests conducted on a pregnant woman show that the fetal breathing movement stops each time she has a cigarette. The wrinkled faces of women who have smoked for many years attest to the damaging effects of smoking on the skin. One unforgettable sequence shows a 43-year-old woman dying of lung cancer who says, "They tell you smoking is sexy. This isn't sexy." The film also shows a successful program in progress at one high school which is aimed at discouraging smoking among teenagers.

Five Day Plan To Stop Smoking 30 min. each, color
Series of five instructional films. Not needed where doctor and minister team conducts the program. Features E.J. Folkenberg and J. Wayne McFarland, M.D.

I Am Joe's Heart
Unique three-dimensional color animation shows how the heart functions and how it is affected by improper diet, smoking, and tension; what happens during a heart attack; and how it recovers when Joe begins to practice good health habits.

I Am Joe's Lung
Models, animation, and x-ray photography combined to show how the lungs function. Tests reveal that Joe's smoking has caused him to develop chronic bronchitis which may lead to emphysema.

I'm Sorry Baby 25 min., color.
Wherever there is a smoker, there may also be other unwilling "smokers," especially in the case of unborn infants or small children who have no chance to object. Now for the first time this story is told graphically on film from before birth right on through life, until the child, now grown into a young woman herself, is deprived of her mother because of smoking's effects. Vikki Carr, well-known popular singer, makes an appearance. She has never smoked but has developed a lung problem from just being around smokers.

Time Pulls the Trigger 25 min. color
Starts off with the funeral of Jim as a result of his continuous smoking habit. His sister is mourning over his death and is thanking the Doctor for doing everything he could to save Jim. The Doctor is tired of seeing patients die as slaves to cigarettes and plans to do something about it. He gives a smoking seminar to some of the men at the army base telling of the harmful effects of smoking. He shows an animated video of what the harmful chemicals in nicotine do to your body. Answers commonly asked questions about smoking. Gives interesting statistics comparing smokers to non-smokers.

One More Victim 18 min. color
Story of two couples, with children, who have been smoking since they were teenagers. The husband develops a chronic cough and eventually dies of lung cancer. Shows why long cancer is the #1 cause of death between men and women. Informs you of what cancer is and how it develops. Shows you the different forms of cancer Smoking can cause such as, lung, mouth, liver, and pancreatic. Warns you of the harmful effects of using alcohol and smoking simultaneously.

Psychology of Winning
Dennis Waitley, a motivational psychologist for the 1984 Olympics, vividly explains winning techniques for any person in any situation. When you believe you deserve to win, strongly desire to win, dream of winning, then you are assured of winning. The film includes astronauts in training, Olympic champions, and World Series player.

You Pack Your Own Chute
This highly motivating story of one woman's battle with unrealistic fears shows how everyone can find the power to make needed changes. She finally packs her own chute and leaps out of a plane 3,000 feet over the ocean.

Free at Last 15 min. color
Lots of smokers think that they can just kick the habit anytime they want to. Unfortunately, what they don't realize is that it's harder than you think to stop smoking. This video tells how smoking has got started and has grown to the point where 4.1 trillion cigarettes are being produced each year while taking up 1.5 billion acres of land, which could be used to produce food for millions of starving people all over the world. They explain a stop-smoking program that was started by Elder Folkenberg. It shows how habits form and how the nerves work to make up our habits, therefore, by creating new habits you can refrain from smoking. They suggest that you do things to replace smoking such as eating raisins, drinking water, exercising, and so on.

Smokers Have Rights Too 25 min. color
A political aid has a smoking problem, and to complicate it, one of the Congressmen has asked for his input on a bill that would extend the rights of public buildings to have non-smoking sections. He argues that smokers have rights too. Not until he witness the effects of smoking on people in the form of emphysema does he realizes that the only rights smokers have is to breath fresh air, and he eventually kicks the habit himself.

Smoking 30 min. color
This program presents the views of smokers and non-smokers, the latest information on health risks, and excerpts from the classic commercials, now banned from television that helped shape our attitudes about smoking. The Surgeon General answers a lot of questions about smoking and how it affects the human body. He clears up commonly held ideas about smoking, such as the idea that smoking a cigar or a pipe is safer than smoking. It is constantly giving you facts about smoking that you probably didn't know about before.

Smoking/Emphysema 11 min. color
Illustrates how smoking affects the lungs by taking you through a journey of a diseased lung. It shows how Emphysema develops and goes through the whole breathing process. Telling you how your lungs play their part in the breathing process. Shows how mucus cells propel mucus up through your body and what happens when that defense system breaks down. After watching this video, you might think twice about putting that cigarette to your mouth.

Value Unlimited 20 min. color
Explores the organs that regulate the body's functions, and what they are made up of. Tells how all of our body systems work, giving more attention to the brain, and informs us how to maintain them. We learn how habits are formed and how they make us different from everybody else. The over all effect is to show that you can quit smoking by thinking positively and asking God for help. Even though we go through trials and hardships, we come out on top like gold tried in the fire giving us a value unlimited.

The Heart of the Matter 19 min. color
Learn what a heart attack is and how it is caused. The heart works to keep oxygen flowing through the body and see the arteries in detail. See how they can be mal-functional if they're not taken care of. You'll be surprised to find out the effects that nicotine and carbon monoxide have on the body, two substances found in cigarettes. Also of all the diseases you can get from smoking. They compare the health of smokers to non-smokers.

Smokin' Sam 24 min.
Smokin' Sam, the All American star of a new roller hockey league sponsored by Trophy Cigarettes, has a secret he doesn't want his fans to know -- he smokes. Two clever eleven-year old sleuths find out, and with a little help from the school nurse, a doctor and a friendly old man, they decide to convince Smokin' Sam that he ought to quit. Will this information be enough to convince Smokin' Sam to quit smoking? Will he stand up to his sponsor and risk his career? Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion to the best anti-smoking film available anywhere for middle school children.

Secondhand Smoke Revised 20 min.
An updated version of the first film to address the serious health hazards of sidestream tobacco smoke, Secondhand Smoke Revised combines humor with scientific fact to demonstrate that tobacco smoke increases the risk of lung cancer and heart disease in non-smokers. In addition to showing smokers how their habit harms those around them, it urges nonsmokers to defend their right to breathe clean air. Designed originally for school children, thousands of organizations from smoking cessation clinics in hospitals to business wellness programs have successfully used this video.

Poisoning Your Children 12 min.
This video shows parents, grandparents, educators and others the importance of not smoking around children. Dr. Snyderman, medical correspondent for ABC News, presents disturbing statistics on the harmful effects of secondhand smoke on children. Drawing from an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) December 1992 report on passive smoking, she stresses that infants and children are at most risk because of possible damage to developing organs. Interviews with Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, MD, another pediatrician, and a pollution expert emphasize the magnitude and significance of this health hazard.

Sleep/Stress

I'm Soooooooo Tired 17 min., color
Teaches you how to get enough sleep and still get everything completed on time. Talks about the two types of fatigue and how to deal with them. Illustrates how getting proper sleep can greatly improve your energy, performance, and your outlook on life. Shows you how to get rid of fatigue. After watching this video, you will learn to no longer say "I'm So Tired."

Sleep, Sweet Sleep 16 min., color
Explores the beauty of sleep, and why your body needs it so much. Tells what your body is doing during sleep, and shows you the different stages of sleep. Shows what happens when you don't get enough sleep. This program answers such questions as: "When is the best time to sleep?" "How much sleep should I get?" and "How can I get a good night's sleep?" Anyone desiring to improve the quality of both their sleeping and waking hours won't want to miss "Sleep, Sweet Sleep."

Stress Test 21 min., color
This program deals with stress, and how to cope with in, prevent it, and recognize it by asking various questions on stress, and stress related situations. Is very informative.

Tobacco Chewing

"Smokeless Tobacco" Is It Worth The Risk? 13 min. color
Just as baseball is an American tradition, so is using smokeless tobacco. This video examines tobacco use in baseball and shows how athletes have replaced smoking to chewing tobacco, because they think it's safer. What they don't know is that it is equally as dangerous in that it cause mouth cancer instead of lung cancer. Nolan Ryan tells why he doesn't use tobacco and doesn't want you to either. Kids are interviewed on why they chew tobacco and are informed on how dangerous it is. Shows the effects of mouth cancer on people in the form of pictures. Also gives tips on how to kick the habit and start enjoying better health.

Fire Without Smoke 16 min. color
Tells the story of how Jeff became a user of smokeless tobacco. He soon started seeing bumps around his bottom gums. He went to the Doctor and they diagnosed him with having cancer of the mouth. Shows how people are now realizing that smoking is bad for them and are replacing it with raw tobacco. The video shows why this can also be harmful. Shows what the nicotine in tobacco does to your body and the diseases it causes. Illustrates the affects of lung cancer through live pictures.

Vegetarianism

Eating For Life 27 min., color
This exciting video explores the secrets of eating for life by giving reasons why more and more people are switching to a vegetarian diet. It interviews famous athletes, such as Mr. Universe who talks about why they are on a vegetarian diet. Various doctors give information about the benefits of a meatless lifestyle. There's also a cooking class that gives tips on the vegetarian preparation of meals.

Let's Eat: Let's Eat.......Meat? 60 min., color
Is meat really good for you? Does it really give you all the nutrients you need? Dr. Bruce Hyde and Dane Griffin explain how meat can cause all types of diseases on the body. Various people tell why they switched to a vegetarian diet and how much better they feel. Vicki Griffin gives two mouth-watering, meatless recipes that you are sure to enjoy.

Let's Eat: Digestion... A Churning Question 60 min., color
Little do people know that their stomachs could be human trash cans if their food isn't digesting properly. Dr. Bruce Hyde along with Dane Griffin give a very informative lecture about the stomach and how it works to break down our food. They even came up with a little phrase, "Chew your food well because there's no teeth in your stomach". They show the dangers of drinking while eating and how fat slows down the digestive system. You'll be surprised to know how many people think that eating between meals doesn't affect them. Vickie Griffin gives three delicious breakfast recipes that will give you so much energy, you will not want to eat between meals because you will not be hungry.

An Amazing Story 11 min.
Did you know that the 3 major causes of death in America are from heart attacks, strokes and lung cancer? You will even be even more surprised to know that these diseases can all be avoided by changes in lifestyle. Changes like, quitting smoking, ceasing from drinking, and becoming a vegetarian can highly reduce the chances of you getting these diseases. It will let you see for yourself as it compares the health of Adventist to non-Adventist.

Your Life Within 18 min.
Shows how all your systems work together for the proper function of your body. Tells you what health is and the delicate balance we must keep to maintain that proper health. Shows how each of those balances can go from one extreme to the other. Compares the body to a car considering that they are both very complex systems and their parts must be in the proper place and kept in good condition in order for the whole system to experience peak performance. Also teaches you how to live within your biological boundaries.

Weight Control

Fat or Fit Test color
22 minute program asking and answering various questions on fat intake, and how to be fit. Interviews people on what they think about fat. Gives useful information on how to diet and lose weight effectively, without starving yourself.

Food Fixations: Finding Freedom (Let's Eat Series) 60 min., color
So you thought only women had eating disorders. Well, Dr. Mellegren explains how Anorexia and Bulimia can affect both men and women. She tells how she herself overcame Bulimia and how you can do the same through the power of Jesus Christ. Dane Griffin prepares three delicious, guilt-free deserts.

Your Diet: Carbohydrates 13 min., color
Are you eating a lot of refined foods and simple sugars? This type of food makes the pancreas work harder, making it more susceptible to disease. This video demonstrates how to choose foods that have plenty of complex carbohydrates such as fruits, nuts, vegetables, and grains. People who have tried this diet explain how much more energy they have after trying this diet. Also shows how sugar can ruin your teeth.

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