sept 16 hy newsletter - juneau
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Don’t Wait, Communicate.
O2en we talk about the
importance of communica;on in
wellness as it relates to our
emo;onal health skills and values
in the 7 Habits of Highly Effec;ve
People training, Character Day (p.
2), and the upcoming Paren;ng
with Love and Logic Class (p. 6). This month we have yet another reason to refine our
communica;on skills; September is Disaster Preparedness Month, and the slogan is
“Don’t wait, communicate.”
Communica;on networks, such as mobile phones and computers, could be unreliable
during disasters, and electricity could be
disrupted. Planning in advance will help
ensure that all the members of your
household—including children and people
with disabili;es and others with access and
func;onal needs, as well as outside
caregivers—know how to reach each other
and where to meet up in an emergency.
Planning starts with three easy steps:
1. Collect-‐ create a paper copy
of contact informa;on for your
family and other important
people and offices. (see p. 4 or
visit ready.gov for more info)
2. Share-‐ make sure everyone
in your family carries a copy of
your plan in their wallet or
purse.
3. Prac,ce-‐ Have regular
household mee;ngs to
revise and revisit your plan.
See p. 4 to start your plan!
FEBRUARY 2014 NEWSLETTER
In this issue:Take the Stairs.................Page 2
Character Day.................Page 2
Microbiomes Rejoice.......Page 3
Your Financial Future......Page 3
Safety Page.....................Page 4
HY Recipe.........................Page 5
HEALTHSEPTEMBER 2016 NEWSLETTER
YourselfSeasonal Produce of the month: ZucchiniThis veggie does so much more than bread! High in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, and manganese- which is essential for strong bones and connective tissues, Try it....• in baked fritters with spices,
and chicken sausage or egg.• under tomato sauce and
mozzarella in mini pizza bites
• sliced into wedges, coated in panko and parmesan and baked as ‘fries’
• spiralized under pasta, pesto, or pad thai sauce (ask Jess to try a spiralizer!)
Mobile App of the Month: StartIf you’re suffering from depression, it
can take months to find the right medicine or pharmaceutical ‘cocktail’ for you. ‘Start’ aims to make that process a whole lot easier. The app includes a depression test, as well as programs to track your progress and the side effects of your medication—all helpful information to share with the medical professional treating you.
In July we had 57 employees complete the LeBron vs Curry
Challenge. Check out their stats:
·∙ 29 opted to complete the contract in week 1 to nail down goals; 27 of them met the goals they committed to in the contract.·∙ All 57 employees had no problem making ‘free throws’ by figuring out how to do 1 thing to improve their wellbeing each week. ·∙ About half of the participants had trouble meeting the strength training
goals for the challenge. Remember muscle strength is what will
get you off the toilet on your own as you age to keep
you independent for longer! ·3 couples completed
the challenge together. • The department with the most
outstanding participation was JPD with 12 employees!
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On September 22, 2016, join hundreds of thousands of people around the globe for the third annual Character Day — a free
day and global ini;a;ve where school districts, organiza;ons, families, congrega;ons of all sizes screen films on the science
of character development from different perspec;ves, dive into free printed discussion materials catered to different ages,
and join an online global conversa;on around the importance of developing character strengths (resilience, grit, empathy,
courage, kindness)–all rooted in evidence-‐based research. Learn more here.
Join Health Yourself in celebra,ng Character Day on 9/22...
Ask your Health Yourself building representa;ve if your department is doing anything special.
Join the discussion at the 9/22 Bartled 5.3.1. session-‐ star;ng at noon in the Medita;on room.
Join the discussion and catch the films at the end of your workday at the downtown library from 4-‐5:30.
This month we are joining thousands of firefighters across the country to honor those who lost their lives
on September 11th, specifically, the firefighters who climbed 110 flights of stairs in the Twin Towers.
In their honor and in honor of incorpora;ng healthier habits into our lives, Health Yourself is
taking the stairs in September-‐ aiming for 110 flights (or more) over the course of the month.
For those wan;ng to do something a lidle extra special, join us for a hike to the Tram
on 9/11-‐ mee;ng at the Roberts trailhead on Basin Rd at 10 AM.
Register and receive a log for this challenge by emailing [email protected] Par;cipa;ng will earn you 5-‐20 points.
PAGE 3HEALTH Page 3YourselfIn June’s Newsleder, we talked about the
importance of the healthy bacteria in your gut.
Today, microbiomes across the na;on can
rejoice-‐ the FDA has now banned the sale of
consumer soaps containing certain an;bacterial
chemicals, as these products have proved to do
more harm than good in the general popula;on.
The ban is against 19 different chemicals and
will allow the soap industry one year to make
the switch.
Currently, about 40% of soaps contain the
banned chemicals. Triclosan and triclocarban
are the most common ones. While these
an;bacterial agents are necessary in certain
medical environments, their appeal to
consumers has led to a market saturated in
unnecessary chemicals that risk hormone
deregula;on and promote drug-‐resistant
infec;ons. The CDC has found these chemicals
in the urine of three-‐quarters of Americans.
What do hormones have to do with your
health? A lot. Hormone disrup;on is related to
early puberty, poor sperm quality, infer;lity,
obesity, cancer, impaired learning and memory,
exacerbated allergies, and weakened muscle
func;on. The impacts of prolonged exposure
during fetal development, infancy, and
childhood can be par;cularly severe, resul;ng in
permanent damage.
NO-‐ it’s cold season for goodness sake! This just
means that an;bacterial soaps aren’t any more
effec;ve than regular soap and water, and that
not all bacteria are bad. Need a refresher on
hand hygiene? See the diagram above.
Hum ‘Happy Birthday’ two times to make sure you are washing long enough to protect yourself and others from getting sick.
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Health Yourself Recipe
Green Scene brought to you by CBJ’s Green Team
Wherever you are right now, look up to the mountainside-‐ see all of those lush green leaves? Like it or not, soon they will be falling all over town. Now imagine how many garbage bags it would take to dispose of all of those leaves... and the ones in your neighbors’ yard, and the ones across town. Yowza!
Now consider this: •There’s limited space in our local dump•We know that using plas;c is bad for the environment-‐ the produc;on, the breakdown, and how it and its byproducts end up in our seas, fish, birds, and yes, even human organ ;ssues•Transpor;ng bags of leaves to a dump facility releases even more carbon dioxide•You can actually save your leaves to use as mulch or compost (so you can then save $$$ on these products next spring!)
New to compos;ng? Try the ‘pile’ method. Just create a designated space -‐about 32 by 3 2-‐ for organic materials; leaves sawdust, grass, etc, and simply turn the pile every couple weeks. Avoid food scraps if your neighborhood is prone to bear visitors. Or try the quick mulch method-‐ put them in a big trash can and then shred them with a weed whacker to break them down into a finer mulch. And don’t forget: you can be green, save green, and get exercise if you use a rake over a leaf blower.
Do you feel like you’ve had salmon every way possible, but there’s still more in your fridge to eat up? You’ve GOT to try this new twist on your favorite fish! It’s simple enough to whip up on a weeknight, but also wows and delights enough for guests. Adapted from Food52.com
Ingredients: (to serve 4)
• 1cup quinoa• 1cup coconut milk• 1cup water• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted• 1teaspoon toasted sesame oil• 2 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos (or
Tamari or soy sauce)• 1tablespoon Sriracha• 3 sweet potatoes, cubed• 1teaspoon paprika• 1tablespoon coconut oil, melted• 1bunch lacinato kale, ribs removed and
sliced into strips• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds salmon, sliced into 4
fillets
1. Rinse quinoa in cold water and drain. Place in a saucepan with coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir. Reduce to the lowest heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes, or until ready to serve (it will stay warm for up to an hour).
2. While the quinoa is cooking, heat oven to 400° F. In a lidded jar, combine the melted coconut oil, sesame oil, liquid aminos, and Sriracha. Seal the jar and shake it, shake it!
3. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a tablespoon of melted coconut oil and sprinkle with paprika. Toss to coat. Bake for 30 minutes or until tender.
4. Place kale and coconut flakes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with about 2/3 of the dressing. Toss until well coated.
5. Drizzle salmon with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the remaining dressing. Bake the salmon and coconut kale mixture during the last 15 minutes of the sweet potato's baking time, or until cooked through, being careful not to let the kale burn.
6. Remove sweet potatoes, salmon, and kale from oven. Serve over fluffed quinoa with an extra drizzle of dressing.
Yourself
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Take the Stairs in September challenge: 9/1-9/30; Choose to climb a few flights every day, or a larger challenge-perhaps 110 floors- on 9/11. Register and receive your stair log by emailing [email protected] . Earn 5,
15 or 20 HY points from participating.
•Join us on 9/11 at 10am @ the Mt. Roberts Basin Rd. trailhead to hike up to the tram to simulate the 110 flights that firefighters across the country will be climbing to honor the lives lost on 9/11.
5.3.1.: Mondays & Wednesdays 3:15-3:30, downstairs from HR. Take a quick break from your workday to unwind and refresh yourself with meditation, gratitude, and acts of kindness. You’ll be amazed at what 15 minutes can do. Attending 5 in one month will earn you 10 HY points.
Family and Friend Turf for tots: Friday 9/16 5-6:30 at the Dimond Park Field House. CBJ & BRH employees can bring kiddos and friends to come and play! We’ll have all sorts of toys, games, and open space to run free. Attending will earn you 5 HY points.
Booty Aerobics with local legend, Ericka Lee: Saturdays 9/24-10/15 at the Rockwell Ballroom from 10-11. Join us for some fun tunes and funky moves. No experience/coordination required. Cost is $10 per class or $32 for all 4! Register by emailing [email protected]
Character Day: Thursday, 9/22 join in discussions across the organization (let me know if you’d like to host one in your worksite) or drop in to join in one at noon in the BRH meditation room or from 4-5:30 at the downtown library. Attending will earn you 5 HY points.
Join hundreds of thousands of people around the globe for Character Day — a day and global initiative where school districts, organizations, families, congregations of all sizes screen films on the science of character development from different perspectives, dive into free printed discussion materials catered to different ages, and join an online global conversation around the importance of developing character strengths (resilience, grit, empathy, courage, kindness)–all rooted in evidence-based research.
Family and Friend Skate: Saturday 9/24, 1-2:30 @ Treadwell Arena. CBJ & BRH employees can bring family or a friend to come and skate for free! Bring your own skates/ helmet or borrow theirs. 5 HY points.
UPCOMING
ACTIVITIES
Yourself
Parenting with Love and Logic: Round 3This fall we are excited to bring back our Parenting with Love and Logic class! This 6- session class will teach you how to avoid un-winnable power-struggles and arguments, stay calm when your kids do incredibly upsetting things, set enforceable limits, avoid enabling and begin empowering, help your kids learn from mistakes rather than repeating them, raise kids who are family members rather than dictators... and best of all- give you skills that you can use immediately.
Classes will be held on Thursdays, 10/20- 12/1 (except Thanksgiving) from 6-8pm @ Zach Gordon Youth Center. Childcare and dinner will be provided. Cost is $175 for an individual or $200 for a couple- cost includes $100 deposit that will be returned upon completion of all 6 classes. Register at JoyfulparentingJuneau.com to reserve your spot.