April is Stress Awareness Month
"Letting go isn't the end of the world; it's the beginning of a new life." ~Unknown
Stress is an inevitable part of life. Good or bad, we can all expect varying levels of stress throughout our lives. Our reaction to the stress is what counts and learning to manage stress in healthy ways is key to leading a healthy lifestyle. Remember these three steps to help keep stress in check:
- Identify the source(s) of your stress
- Change the situation
- Change your reaction
BONE AND JOINT HEALTH
Hobbies like gardening, golf, and swimming can help you feel great. Daily activity releases endorphins and can help improve joint pain and stiffness (and help manage stress!).
Don't let arthritis pain keep you from doing the things you love. Get started with an exercise plan that is fun and fundamental to your well-being. Here are a few tips to get you moving:
- Start slowly: ease your joints into exercise
- Move gently: tai chi, walking, or swimming, are good choices
- Ice afterward: if you're feeling pain post-workout, ice your joints
Before you start any exercise program, talk with your doctor. Need a primary care doctor? Visit www.findyourdoctorright.com.
Are you a candidate for joint replacement?
There are certain factors that make you a good candidate for joint replacement.
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Spring Spaghetti
This is what spring tastes like: fresh, clean, and healthy.
SEE RECIPE
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HEALTHY EATING
Healthy eating is an important part of stress management!
Eating more seasonally will help you enjoy the freshest produce and save you money. What's in season now?
Shop your local market or farmer's market for artichokes, asparagus, avocado,
broccoli, cabbages, grapefruit and greens.
Have you been struggling to lose weight? Are you frustrated with different diets that don't work for you?
Join us at Weight Loss 101 to learn quick and easy ways to help you get to a healthy weight.
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View our Healthy Cooking Videos
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Classes and Community Events
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Joint Replacement 101
Join William Turner, MD, as he shares about our unique Joint Replacement program and how to reduce joint pain.
Tuesday, April 22; 6 p.m.
Pacific Surgical Institute
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Sleep 101
Sleep Equipment CPAP Therapy
Learn about sleep equipment and tips for compliance with sleep technologist Heather Iverson, RPSGT, RST
Tuesday, April 22; 4-5 p.m.
| Talk with a Doctor: Prostate Health C.R. Kim, MD Thursday, May 8; 6-7 p.m. Women's Health Pavilion Register online or call 360-501-3701
| Golden Health: Senior Sleep Mick Ziegler, DMD Thursday, May 8 10 a.m. social, 10:30-11:30 a.m. presentation Register online or call 360-501-3701
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