Western Wellness

Boost your Energy and Fight the Fatigue

Lunch and Learn

Being mindful of daily habits can have a significant impact on our overall health. This program presented by Martha Vanderheyden from Holtyn & Associates will discuss the top strategies to improve health and boost energy.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Sindecuse Health Center, Rm. 3131

Contact

Katie Alkema
(269) 290-5167
kalkema@holtynwellness.com

Register by Friday, Nov. 8

(Registration is limited to 45 people)

Boost your Energy and Fight the Fatigue Challenge

Building rest and rejuvenation practices into your daily life is essential for optimal health and performance. Often times, R&R can take a back seat to other things in your life. For the next week, challenge yourself by taking time to focus on this important pillar of health.

Behavior Descriptions

Keep a regular schedule:
Go to sleep each night at the same time and wake up at the same time, even on the weekends.

Diaphragmatic breathing:
Deep breathing through your nose where your abdomen rises as you inhale and lowers as you exhale.

7-8 hours of sleep:
You may need more than 8 hours and will still get a point for that but you need to be getting at least 7 hours to receive a point daily.

No electronics 1 hour before bed:
Turn off all lit devices including television, tablets, smartphones and video games an hour before bed.

4-6 glasses of water:
Proper hydration has a positive impact on your ability to sleep.

Bonus! 5-10 minutes of sunlight:
Getting sunlight during the day helps to lower melatonin allowing you to feel more energized during the day.

Questions

Katie Alkema
kalkema@holtynwellness.com
(269) 290-5167

Submit your points to Katie Alkema by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25.

Boost your Energy and Fight the Fatigue Challenge Accessible PDF form