Volume 21 Issue 15
Volume 22 Issue 1
Volume 21 Issue 15
March 25, 2010
September 6, 2010
March 25, 2010
Emotional
Wellness
Physical
Wellness:
Sleep
Physical Wellness: Sleep
The
part
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never
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well
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doctor’s book.
~Irish Proverb
~Irish Proverb
A MESSAGE FROM DR. BIETZ
I enjoyed seeing the great turnout and the striking enthusiasm shown by the
participants in the Annual Wellness Assessment. This event saves both lives
and quality of life in addition to lowering the cost of our health care program.
I also learn things about my own health status, and while I have much to be
thankful for in that regard, I am able to make decisions to preserve and improve
the good health I have. For example, I now know not to take vitamins with iron.
As I have taken on an extra responsibility as interim pastor of the Collegedale
church I have made a commitment to two very important things. I will religiously
continue my regular exercise routine and I will continue to get eight hours of
sleep. I personally find that extra work requires extra focus on these two vital
aspects of a balanced life.
Ellen White speaks a word about being careful to live a balanced life.
“Our God is ever merciful, full of compassion, and reasonable in all His
requirements. He does not require that we shall pursue a course of action that
will result in the loss of our health or the enfeeblement of our powers of mind.
He would not have us work under a pressure and strain until exhaustion follows,
and prostration of the nerves. The Lord has given us reason, and He expects
that we shall exercise reason, and act in harmony with the laws of life implanted
within us, obeying them that we may have a well-balanced organization. Day
follows day, and each day brings its responsibilities and duties, but the work
of tomorrow must not be crowded into today. The workers in the cause of God
should feel how sacred is its character, and they should prepare themselves for
tomorrow’s work by a judicious employment of their powers today.”--Review and
Herald, Nov. 7, 1893.
In Christian Love,
Gordon
A 15-minute wait that kills cravings
Top 10 Reasons to Take the Stairs
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It’s a Free Workout!
Burns TEN TIMES more calories than
taking the elevator. Stair Climbing
requires about 8-11 kcal of energy per
minute. Even 2 flights of stairs climbed
per day can lead to a 5.94lb. weight loss
over one year.
It Can Be Faster than Taking the
Elevator!
Improves your Heart Health.
Physical activity can increase the amount
of “good cholesterol” in the blood
– (HDL concentrations).
Reduces the risk of Osteoporosis. There
is a strong association between exercise
and increased bone density, especially in
postmenopausal women.
Helps You to Breathe Better. Be more FIT
and have a high aerobic capacity.
Lowers your mortality risk. A significantly
lower risk of mortality is indicated in
studies where participants climbed more
than 55 flights per week.
Boosts your confidence.
Increases leg power and reduces the risk
of injury.
Relieves stress and tension.
(THE WELL WORKPLACE HEALTHLETTER September 2010, p. 1)
If you eat when you’re anxious, depressed,
or stressed, you may be using food for
comfort, not nutrition. So what can you do
to stop stuffing down your feelings with
food?
•
Wait 15 minutes. Most cravings not
associated with real hunger pass
quickly.
•
Use a food diary to keep track
of what you eat, when you eat, and
how you’re feeling, especially if
you overeat or binge on snack foods
and sweets.
•
Drink a glass of water. You may be
thirsty, not hungry.
•
Turn to something else that soothes
you. Call a friend, walk the dog,
listen to music, work on a hobby.
•
Consistently eat healthy meals and
snacks. Avoid going more than four
hours without eating to keep your
blood sugar from dropping so low
that you feel out of control.
(HOPE HEALTH LETTER Vol. 30, No. 9, September 2010, p. 8)
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Answers: b, b, d, d, a