WELLNESS TIP OF THE WEEK:
Turn up the music, put on your dancing shoes and start losing those unwanted pounds. From hip-hop and jazz to ballet and tap, dancing is on the top of the list when it comes to getting toned. Dancing can be an effective way to get the heart pumping and calories burning. Make exercise fun and add a little rhythm to your life. Dancing is a great way to get in shape, and anyone can do it.
What are Superbugs? Superbugs are antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), are becoming more common and more deadly, and many bacteria are becoming more resistant to treatment. Superbugs may emerge when an antibiotic fails to kill all of the targeted bacteria. The surviving bacteria are more resistant to the drug, forcing doctors to use increasingly more potent drugs to treat infections. Now, even our strongest drugs are losing effectiveness. Bacteria can also acquire antibiotic resistance from other bacterial species. All antibiotic use, appropriate or not, contributes to the development of superbugs. We can stem the problem by avoiding overuse and misuse of antibiotics. First, help prevent infections with good hygiene; wash your hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, changing a diaper or handling raw meat or poultry. Only take antibiotics when it is really necessary; antibiotics cannot fight viral infections, so don’t insist on a prescription for an antibiotic if your physician diagnoses you with a viral infection. Follow directions carefully when taking medication. Do not skip doses. And take the full course of medication unless directed otherwise by your physician. Antibiotics are not for viral infections, such as: • Most ear infections • Colds • Influenza (“flu”) • Most sore throats (except for strep throat) • Most bronchitis and most coughs • Viral gastroenteritis (“stomach flu”)
WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Holiday Weigh-In 2009
If you find it hard to get through the holidays without putting on a few extra pounds, you’re not alone. With endless festivities focused on food, it’s easy to gain weight this time of year. Plus, your schedule is likely busier, making it more difficult to exercise and take care of yourself.
Let us help you stay on a healthy track this year. The Wellness Committee is sponsoring a holiday weigh-in campaign. The goal is simple. Just maintain your
current weight, or lose weight, during the holiday season.
Here’s how it works. You will weigh-in on November 16 and weigh-out on January 25. If your weight stays the same or goes down, you’ll be eligible to win a prize. Of course, you’ll already be a winner because you won’t have any extra holiday pounds to shed. Your weight will always remain confidential. Weigh-in will be done with Benna Easter in Health Services. She is the only person that will see your weight.
If you’re picturing yourself munching on carrot sticks at every holiday party, think again. You can enjoy the holidays and even indulge from time to time. The trick is making the right choices, knowing how to stay motivated and navigating through the minefields of temptation.
We’re here to help you achieve your goal. We’ll provide weekly tips for staying
healthy during the holiday season and healthy recipe suggestions to keep you at the top of your game. The best gift you can give yourself and your family this holiday season is the gift of health.
Join the holiday weigh-in campaign. Then you won’t be kicking both yourself and your scale when the celebrating is over. To join, email Nicole Patience, nclement@graceland.edu, before November 12.
Coming Soon….a new wellness program where you can earn wellness points and earn prizes
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WELLNESS NEWSLETTER 11/16/09
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Treat Yourself To The Healing Touch
One of the best ways to recover from a strenuous workout is to treat your body to a massage. There's nothing wrong with getting pampered. In fact, massage therapy is one of the healthiest allies for your body. A few of the many ways in which massages help to rejuvenate your body include stretching weak and tight muscles, increasing joint flexibility, relaxing tired overused muscles, and alleviating stress. A healthy body deserves a healthy pampering treatment now and again. Treat your body right and get a massage from time to time. |
Pear Brown Rice Makes 6 servings Ingredients: · 3 Tbsp lemon juice · 2 tsp finely chopped garlic · 1/4 tsp ground ginger · 1/4 tsp ground black pepper · 2 pears, diced · 3 1/2 cups cooked brown rice · 1/2 cup chopped green onions · 1/2 cup diced celery · 3 Tbsp vegetable oil Instructions: 1. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and black pepper 2. Add pears to the mixture and set aside 3. In a large bowl, combine brown rice and remaining ingredients 4. Gently fold in pears 5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator Nutrition Information: 240 calories, 8 grams total fat, 40 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 5 grams fiber, 20 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol |
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NUTRITION CORNER: You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy a meat-free day every now and then. Try to set aside one or two days a week to substitute meat with something healthier. Eating this way once a week or more can add up to a lot in the long run. Diets high in saturated fat, found mainly in meat and high-fat dairy products, increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Going meatless for a day will help bring variety into your diet. It will also save you money.
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FITNESS CORNER: Don't Brake For Commercials |
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*The information and opinions expressed in this newsletter and related resource links are not necessarily those of Graceland University. This newsletter and its health-related information and resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician before beginning any new diet or exercise program or if you have any questions regarding a medical condition |
DID YOU KNOW… that people who get less sleep are more prone to obesity? Poor sleep and sleep deprivation increase appetite and caloric intake in part because of a reduction in the appetite-suppressing hormone leptin and an elevation in the appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin. |
WELLNESS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
For ideas/suggestions/feedback, please contact the committee: Nicole Patience (chair), Sandi Swanson, Peggy Sturdevant, Christy Carpenter, Mari Chandler, Garnet Coulthard, Chad McDole, Rich Harrop, Ed Thomas, and Erin Lundy
Independence Wellness Committee: Jeana Wilcox and Janean Johnson
