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Wellness

Wellness. A Healthier You. Kimberely Jackson LTEC 32 20.020 November 29, 2012. Wellness Personal Health Nutrition Exercise Next Slide Menu Previous Slide Quit. Navigation Menu. Wellness. Wellness is a state of optimal well being Physical Intellectual Emotional Social

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Wellness

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  1. Wellness A Healthier You Kimberely Jackson LTEC 3220.020 November 29, 2012

  2. Wellness Personal Health Nutrition Exercise Next Slide Menu Previous Slide Quit Navigation Menu

  3. Wellness Wellness is a state of optimal well being • Physical • Intellectual • Emotional • Social • Spiritual • Environmental well-being

  4. Personal Health • Become your own doctor, do your own research, assume responsibility. • Eat healthy (green, lean, alkaline). • Breathe through your nose and into your lower abs as often as you can (no smoking!).

  5. Personal Health (cont’d) • Eat healthy (green, lean, alkaline). • Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. • Replace white rice/bread/sugar with brown and whole wheat equivalents. • Exercise 3 to 5 times per week, walk and take stairs as much as possible.

  6. Personal Health (cont’d) • Fruits: apples, raspberries, lemons, oranges, kiwis. • Lots of garlic, onions, spinach, carrots, beets, parsley, and green salad or pita. • Consider yoga at the gym, and possibly light cardio (elliptical or bike).

  7. Personal Health (cont’d) Where are you on this scale? • Find out where you are now. • Take the next practical step towards improvement.

  8. Nutrition How to build a healthy meal?

  9. Nutrition (cont’d) 10 tips for healthy meals: • Make half your plate veggies and fruits. • Add lean protein. • Include whole grains.

  10. Nutrition (cont’d) • Don’t forget the dairy • Avoid extra fat • Eat slowly • Use smaller plates

  11. Nutrition (cont’d) • Eat at home more often. • Try new foods. • Satisfy your sweet tooth in a health way.

  12. Exercise • Increases your chances of living longer. • Have stronger muscles and bones. • Sleep well at night. • Stay at or get to a healthy weight. • Move around more easily. • Enjoy yourself and have fun.

  13. Exercise (cont’d) At home: • Exercise to a workout video. • Walk, skate, or cycle instead of driving. • Do stretches, exercises or pedal a stationary bike.

  14. Exercise (cont’d) At work: • Replace a coffee break with a brisk 10-minute walk. • Take part in an exercise program at work. • Join the office softball team or walking group.

  15. Exercise (cont’d) At play: • Walk, jog, skate, or cycle. • Swim or do water aerobics. • Play racquetball, tennis, or squash. • Play golf, basketball, softball, or soccer.

  16. Summary • Your personal health care is the best long-term investment you can do for yourself. • The foods you choose to eat everyday affect your overall health. • A healthy meal starts with more vegetables and fruits. • Exercise and nutrition work together for better health.

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