Healthy AAMYou
The Student Health and Wellness Center Alabama A&M University
Newsletter | Volume 2, Issue 2 | March/April 2012
From the Director
I had an opportunity the other day to
read an article regarding taking control
of your life. It asked you to imagine for
a moment that your life is a business; a
privately-owned company of which YOU
are CEO. How would you characterize
this company? Is it struggling? Getting
killed by the competition? Hurt by the
sluggish economy? Actively searching
for investors or large interests who might
take it under their protective wing? Or is it
a staggering success; growing, adapting,
and profiting more with each passing
year? If we’re not looking at our health
from this perspective - we should be.
We are the CEOs of our own lives (God
being the Chairman of the Board). We
are completely responsible for the level
of success that we experience. We are
equally responsible for the lack thereof.
The good news is we have a choice as
CEOs to provide the vision, direction,
objectives and decisions that our
business will follow. The challenging news
is some people (none of us of course)
do not want to be the CEO of anything.
Unfortunately; people get comfortable
lingering in middle management, playing
a limited role in the major decisions of
the company. Here at the Student Health
and Wellness Center, we consider
ourselves investors in your business
physically, socially and spiritually. Please
continue to give us feedback on how we
can assist in helping your business plan
come to fruition. We are overwhelmed
by the successes we see on a daily
basis. We look forward to the continued
opportunities to work with you and
celebrate the return on investment.
iel Kasambira
S
pring is a great time of year to
check on things in your life-including your health! Before the joys
and obligations of summer hit--why not
take a look at your health as part of your
“spring checkup?” You are probably
doing it for your house, car and garden,
so why not do it for you? Bodies need
maintenance just like any other fine
running machine. Get yours tuned up
today! Here are some ways to do it.
Make a list of all of your chronic (if
any) health issues such as high blood
pressure, cholesterol and back pain. Now
review your list and write down the last
time you had your health care provider
examine each of these with you. Be
honest. Six months is the maximum time
anyone with a chronic health problem in
need of medical care should go without
a checkup.
Review your immunizations. Are
they up to date? Especially look at the
last time you had a tetanus shot. If the
answer is you “don’t remember,” then
take action and get one!
Clean out your medicine cabinet. Take
out all of your prescribed medications,
place them in a bag and bring them with
you to your spring health checkup. This is
a great way for you and your health care
provider to review the medications you
are on to determine if you still need them
or if there are new alternatives available.
It is also a great way to review any out-ofdate medications that have been “hiding”
in the back of your medicine cabinet and
need to be renewed with a fresh supply
or simply tossed. Do the same with your
over-the-counter medications.
Examine your health maintenance
testing needs such as mammogram,
colonoscopy and bone density scan.
People seem to take much better care
of their cars than themselves. Invest in
your health!
Once you have completed all of the
above, call and make an appointment
with your primary health care provider.
Let the receptionist know that you
are bringing in your meds and want to
review your health needs so that they
can schedule an appropriate amount of
time for your visit.
Don’t forget to visit the AAMU
Wellness Center and check out our
amenities to jump start your spring
exercise regime! We’re open daily!
Source: ehow.com
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There are many ways to save money on the food that
you eat. The three main steps are planning
before you shop, purchasing the items at the
best prices, and preparing meals that stretch
your food dollars.
March is National Nutrition Month. Here are some
tips to help stretch your food dollars.
1
Plan, plan, plan!
2
Get the best price
3
Before you head to the grocery
store, plan your meals for the week.
Check the local newspaper, online, and
at the stores for sales and coupons.
Compare and contrast
Locate the “unit price” on the shelf below
the product. Use it to compare different
brands and sizes of the same brand.
4
Buy in bulk
5
Buy in season
6
Go back to the basics
7
Easy on your wallet
8
Cook once...eat all week
9
Get your creative juices flowing
10
It’s almost always cheaper to buy foods
in bulk. Smart choices are family packs
of meats,vegetables, etc.
Buying fruits and vegetables in season
can lower the cost and add to the
freshness.
Convenience foods like frozen dinners,
pre-cut veggies, etc. will cost more
than if you make them from scratch.
Certain foods are typically low-cost
options all year round. Try beans for a less
expensive protein food.
Prepare a large batch of favorite
recipes on your day off and freeze in
individual containers.
Spice up your leftovers–use them in new
ways. Try leftover chicken in stir-fry or over
a garden salad.
Eating out
Save money by going out for lunch
instead of dinner, or looking for “2 for
1” deals.
For more information,
please visit www.choosemyplate.gov
Healthy Recipe:
Spring Green Salad with Rouille Dressing
Source: Lifescript.com
Serves: 6
Total Time:
40 minutes
Ingredients
1/3 c. Chopped hazelnuts
1/2 c. Jarred pimiento peppers
1/2 tsp. Chopped garlic
2 tbsp. Water
1-1/2 tbsp. White balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1 Large cucumber, peeled, halved,
seeded and cut into half-moons
2 Stalks celery, thinly sliced
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4 c. Romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size
1 c. Baby spinach leaves
24 Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Preparation
Toast hazelnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until lightly
browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and let cool for 5 minutes.
Add pimientos, garlic, water, vinegar, salt and pepper. Process until smooth.
Combine cucumber, celery, romaine, spinach and basil in a salad bow.
Add the dressing, toss gently, and serve!
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 64, Sodium: 362 mg, Dietary Fiber: 2 g,
Sat. Fat: 0g, Cholesterol:0 mg, Total Fat: 4g, Carbs: 7 g, Protein: 3g
If you have a healthy recipe that you would like to see in our next issue, please submit
them to healthandwellness@aamu.edu. Subject Line: Healthy Recipe 2012.
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AAMYou Wellness Expo! Member
Spotlight:
Name: Roberta Simmons
Member Since: October 2010
Occupation: Graduate Student
with a Clinical Social Work Major
What do you enjoy most
about the SHWC?
The equipment and its
cleanliness.
Over
750 in
!
Attendance
On Friday February 10th, the AAMU Student Health and Wellness Center
with WEUP 103.1 FM hosted its first annual AAMYou Wellness Expo.
Over 40 vendors provided free health screenings, HIV/STD testing,
healthy food samples, and much more! We also welcomed special guests
including Mayor Thomas Battle, Dr. Parker Griffith,Representative
Laura Hall, and a student showcase, and giveaways. Thank you for
making this event a huge success. See you next year!
Did you know?
There are in fact easy and well known ways to start becoming healthier
without too much effort.
• Get more sleep
• Get some exercise
• Have regular checkups
• Eat properly
• Reduce stress and relax
Join our Group Fitness Class to start you NEW exercise regime!
Spring Group Fitness Classes!
ZumbaTM
Monday
12:30-1:30pm
Tuesday
6:00-7:00pm
Wednesday
12:30-1:30pm
5:00-6:00pm
Sunday 3:30-4:30pm
Yoga
Aerobics
Cardio Combo
Monday
and Wednesday
6:00-7:00pm
One
Class
Only!
Hatha Yoga
Thursday
6:00-7:00pm
Aquatics
Arthritis Aquatics
Tuesday and Thursday
8:00-9:00am
Water Aerobics
Monday
and Wednesday
5:30-6:30pm
How often do you visit the
SHWC? Because I am extremely
dedicated, I come 7 days a week!
What is your workout regime?
A quick run down Meridian
Street, and back to the SHWC,
weight lifting, stationary bike, and
elliptical machine. Total work out
time is usually about 2.5 hrs!
Words of wisdom for others
trying to lose weight? Hard
work! The old fashion method
of time, perseverance, and
commitment. The results are
extraordinarily rewarding.
Remember “The virtue lies in
the struggle, not in the prize”.
Richard Monckton Milnes
What’s your secret to looking
good? Staying devoted to my
work out regime and drinking
plenty of water. It helps boost my
self-esteem, reduce stress, and
enhances my sexy physique!
Interesting fact about
Mrs. Simmons?
She loves to ride motorcycles
and kayak. She also has a sweet
tooth.
What classes would you like to see this spring? Email us at healthandwellness@aamu.edu
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Spring 2012
Swim Lessons
e
All ages welcom
Monday through Friday
7:00am - 10:00am Open Swim
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Open Swim
Spring is officially in the air, warm things
up in our heated pool this swim lesson
season:
Session 1: February 28th - April 12th
(No classes the week of Mar. 26th - 30th)
Session 2: April 17th - May 24th
Sunday
1:00pm - 6:30pm
Saturday Session 1: March 3rd - April 14th
Saturday Session 2: April 21st - May 26th
All swim lessons are taught by certified instructors in a supportive
environment.
SIGN UP TODAY! 256.372.7000
Lunch&Learn
In observance of National Nutrition Month and Sexual Assault
Prevention Month, the AAMU Health and Wellness Center in
partnership with Alabama Cooperative Extension System and
the Crisis Center of North Alabama will host our March and
April Lunch and Learn seminars. The lunch and learn will be
held on Thursday, March 29th and April 19th from 12:30 to
1:30pm. Please be sure to bring your lunch!
For more information, please at 256.372.7000.
March 10, 2012
Linking Families, Physical Activity &
Healthy Eating to Combat
Childhood Obesity & Diabetes
SAVE
THE
DATE!
NEW! Spring 2012
Pool Schedule
Come out and enjoy a day of family activities!
There will be mini workshops on childhood
obesity, diabetes, nutritional education, food
demos and sample, physical activities, and
much more! The event will be held Saturday,
March 10th, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
For information, please call 256.372.7000.
For the latest on the Wellness Center,
connect with us on Facebook and Twitter!
Open Swim
Upcoming Events
Spring Break Hours:
March 12th -16th - 6am to 7pm
March 17th - 9am to 4pm
March 18th - 1pm to 7pm
The Link’s Combat
Childhood Obesity Event
Saturday, March 10, 2012
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Financial Health Seminar
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
from 12:30-1:30pm
RSVP today for FREE Lunch
Call 256.372.7001 by March 16th
Lunch and Learn Seminars
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
from 12:30-1:30pm
Member’s Corner:
Friendly Reminders
!
• Be sure to check out our website
for the latest info. Visit us at
www.aamu.edu/wellnesscenter
The HealthyAAMYou newsletter is a
bimonthly publication of the Student Health
and Wellness Center of Alabama A&M
University. It is provided for members’ general
information and purpose. We want your
feedback. E-mail us at healthandwellness@
aamu.edu with your comments and
suggestions or complete a Customer
Satisfaction Survey at our front desk.
Student Health & Wellness Center
Alabama A&M University
P.O. Box 1567 | 4011 Meridian Street
Normal, AL 35762
Phone: 256.372.7000 | Fax: 256.372.7005
Find us: AAMUWellness
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