1. Practice Mindful Journaling: set aside time every day to write down how you are feeling right now, sensations you feel, and why you are feeling the way you are. Do this without judgement and be kind to yourself. 2. Practice Gratitude: every day tell a family member or colleague three things you are grateful for – your overall positivity will skyrocket after one month. 3. Try Uni-tasking. That is, focus only on one thing at a time. Want more tips? Check out our full Guide to Mindfulness at Work at wellnessworkscanada.ca.
Community News
Local WellnessBOX Winner!
Congratulations to Gayle Erlendson the winner of our January Local WellnessBox. A prize package worth over $700 filled by Local Businesses from Hashtag Balance, Yourstyle Financial, San Vito Coffee House, Christina Norris Salon and Soy Harvest Candles. Subscribe to WellnessNEWS.ca & ManitobaWellnessHUB.ca for your chance to win! Thank you for supporting LOCAL.
Nurturing Our Relationships
How can we possibly put our own needs aside, just for a moment, to understand what our partners might be going through in times of stress? How does building empathy for others helps us build more empathy for ourselves? Listen to Podcast by Natasha Ross – Individual and Relational Therapist. Natasha talks about the work of couples therapy, and the importance of community and connection. Safe Harbour Therapy.
Acupuncture for Knee Pain
Knee pain caused by osteoarthritis or injury can have a negative impact on quality of life, reducing mobility and getting in the way of your daily activities. One study of 18,000 patients found acupuncture to be helpful for many pain conditions, including knee osteoarthritis. When the acupuncture needles are placed on the body, a signal is sent along the spinal cord to the brain which may trigger a release of endorphins, helping to reduce pain. Acupuncture also may decrease the production of cortisol in the body, a hormone that helps control inflammation. With reduced pain sensations and less inflammation, knee function and mobility can be improved.
February is Heart Health Month
High blood pressure, or hypertension, often goes unrecognized and untreated because there are no symptoms. Your pharmacist can help you reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke, by: 1. Reviewing your medications, helping you take them as prescribed and managing potential side effects. 2. Teaching you how to use a blood pressure monitoring device independently. 3. Helping you maintain a healthy weight with a low-sodium diet, and 4. Helping you quit smoking. Learn more about how to keep your blood pressure under control by speaking with our pharmacist.
Heart Healthy Workplace
Employees are the heart of your company! An estimated 1.6 million Canadians are living with heart disease or effects of a stroke. Much of this is preventable. Empower your employees to reduce the impacts with prevention and supports. Encourage nutritious eating by putting healthier snacks in vending machines, bring in a dietician, and encourage employees to take breaks to eat lunch. Exercise is good for the whole body. Host walking meetings, offer onsite or gym memberships and bring in someone to do yoga. Health screenings can be life saving though. Send out reminders or host onsite screenings at your workplace.
Hearing Loss and Heart Disease
It might come as a surprise, but there is a connection between heart health and hearing. Both rely on blood flow, so heart problems that cause plaque buildup in the arteries and restrict blood flow can potentially damage ears. Nerves in the ears can also be damaged by poor circulation. Studies have shown that the better someone’s cardiovascular health, the better their hearing tends to be. It’s important that older adults eat a healthy, balanced diet; get regular exercise; quit smoking and have their hearing tested every two years, to help maintain a healthy heart, and therefore healthy ears.
Feeling Stuck in Your Job?
Career Counsellors/Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants help people navigate work, education, learning and life transitions. We develop and execute vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work plans with the purpose to achieve vocational and avocational outcomes. Our services are for all individuals whether you have a disability or not—our service philosophy is the same—to help you overcome barriers in finding employment. Oftentimes, clients arrive lacking sleep, are anxious and stressed, experiencing mental health issues and dysregulation. Providing mental health therapy helps encourage movement towards occupational choices, preparation for job search and interview success to result in goal achievement.
Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 26
Did you know, according to the Mental Health Commission, on any given week, more than 500,000 Canadians are unable to go to work due to mental health problems? Have you experienced this in your workplace? I would encourage employers to have a Workplace Mental Health Strategy that includes the 13 factors of the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. When considering each factor, read the definition, and then come up with action plans that make sense for your workplace. You will see a return on your investment. Take small steps to make positive changes today!
Make The Most Of Your New Year’s Resolutions
If you’re planning to adopt a healthier lifestyle this year you need to know an important fact – no matter what stress handling techniques you use, how well you eat, or how much exercise and sleep you get, to achieve your goals and get the most out of your efforts, your body must be functioning optimally. That is why it is important to find out if your body is lacking the crucial nutrients needed to properly function. Specialized nutritional testing can help you get the answers you need to improve your health and make your New Year’s resolutions a reality.
Celebrate Recovery!
If someone you love is recovering from alcoholism, addiction, or other mental health issues, there is a way to celebrate. SRWC Wellness Centre: Your HELP is vital to saving lives. Be a HERO today. Everything makes a difference! You can donate by calling Candace at 204-956-6650 ext. 104, or mailing 2nd floor, 225 Vaughan St. Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1T7. Gifts can also be sent through the website at srwc-mb.ca.
