Wellness Wave Wisdom

  By Kim Marquardt, RN MSN This blog post is from the Nurse Kim archives of myth busting. I want to share some "alternative" or maybe just lesser known health and wellness viewpoints for you to chew on. *These posts are not intended as official medical advice. They ARE meant to be fun, informative, and thought provoking, hopefully sparking an interest for you to do your own research (you can start with the links I provide!) and discover the marvels of the human body, and how it can function at its optimal performance level if we understand how it works and interacts with our environment and our diet. I have a passion for health and wellness through lifestyle and nutrition and have done thousands of hours of research in addition to being a registered nurse for 23 years. I have done A LOT of self-experimentation in and around diet, lifestyle, body care, and supplementation and have spent a lot of time looking into the science behind it all (or lack thereof!). Check back weekly ...

By Kim Marquardt, RN MSN This blog post is from the Nurse Kim archives of myth busting. I want to share some "alternative" or maybe just lesser known health and wellness viewpoints for you to chew on. *These posts are not intended as official medical advice. They ARE meant to be fun, informative, and thought provoking, hopefully sparking an interest for you to do your own research (you can start with the links I provide!) and discover the marvels of the human body, and how it can function at its optimal performance level if we understand how it works and interacts with our environment and our diet. I have a passion for health and wellness through lifestyle and nutrition and have done thousands of hours of research in addition to being a registered nurse for 23 years. I have done A LOT of self-experimentation in and around diet, lifestyle, body care, and supplementation and have spent a lot of time looking into the science behind it all (or lack thereof!). Check back w...

  By Brenda Galvan My name is Brenda Galvan. I am 22 years old and a first year college student majoring in psychology. I am currently working in a preschool and hope to become a child psychologist in the future. What is self care?  It is taking care of oneself by doing positive things that promote your physical, mental, and emotional health.  Why is self care important?  Contrary to popular belief, self care isn’t only a positive benefit for oneself, it is also beneficial to those around you. If you are taking care of yourself and being healthy, you will be able to do your job and even take care of/help those around you when needed. You can’t fill someone’s glass if yours is empty! Self care helps you be the best version of yourself.  Types of self care  Emotional self care is to be aware of what you are feeling and then to let that feeling sink in in a way that allows you to honor your emotions and yourself as well. Suppressing your emotions is not a good...

 By Health Services Director Kim Marquardt, MSN-RN This is an embedded Microsoft Office presentation, powered by Office .

Sleep Hygiene TIPS  FROM  MENTAL  HEALTH  COUNSELOR JAYA  ROY,  M. A.,  A. S. W. WHAT  IS  SLEEP  HYGIENE? Sleep hygiene is a series of practices and habits that cue your mind and body to relax and prepare for sleep. It's most effective when practiced daily. Common sleep hygiene tips are: Limit naps, caffeine intake, and screen time (especially screen time 1-2 hours before bed). Do something physical in your day. Wake up and go to bed about the same time every day.  Aim for 7- 8 hours of sleep. Have a comfortable sleeping environment (i.e. keep temperature about 65 degrees, and have a comfy pillow and mattress). Have a soothing bedtime routine and make it your own! Part 1 of  The Soothing  Bedtime Routine: 1 hour-2 hours before bedtime UNLOAD  BUT  DON'T  PROCESS You can write down your to-do's and things to remember as well as thoughts or feelings into a planner and/or journal. However don't spend...