Words of Wellness Wisdom 

from Susan Greeley, MS, RDN,

National Director, Wellness Services

There is a long list of national health observances, and it occurred to me that May being deemed “Mental Health Awareness” month is very fitting. Have you also noticed it’s a month of mood swings? I find it bittersweet in many ways – another Mother’s Day reminding me of how blessed I am as a mother and yet missing my own mom dearly, graduations reminding me how fast it goes, another school year coming to a close and feeling a sigh of relief as life slows down for just a moment … Gardens are growing (while allergies are raging) and thankfully, we close out this manic month with a fun-filled kick-off to summer on Memorial Day weekend as we honor and celebrate fallen soldiers.

Life is beautiful indeed. I am grateful for May bringing many beautiful flowers and awareness to our mental health! There are many simple daily things we can do to balance our moods, manage and mitigate stress, and to feel happy and healthy mentally. My work revolves around helping people get and stay healthier, and that truly requires daily attention to the simple and small things, including laughing, connecting with nature, exercising, eating whole (and fresh & delicious) foods, and getting good sleep. I would like to tie it to the importance of sleep as a foundational pillar of wellness. In this newsletter, you will find the recording to our recent SENS webinar on how practicing yoga can improve one’s sleep. And while we’re all looking forward to the holiday weekend and summertime, which often means consuming more alcohol for many people which can lead to poor sleep and some less healthy cycles, I wanted to give some ideas for refreshing “mocktails” to enjoy and that may actually help you sleep better too! When you sleep better, you are more likely to eat better, to exercise, to manage moods, and thrive in your day to day.

Here's to your good sleep and mental health. Don’t forget there is no perfect sleep, let alone mental health. Therein lies so much beauty, hope, excitement, and opportunity to start each day anew.

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Thank you, Leonard Cohen.

In gratitude and wishing a happy, healthy Memorial Day weekend to all!

Susan Greeley, MS, RDN

Pictured: Susan and three of her four boys at a recent 5k

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Summery Mocktails for Better Sleep

Celebrate Memorial Day and kick off summer with some refreshing mocktails that offer sleep-promoting nutrients!

 

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Chocolate Mousse

This dairy-free dark chocolate mousse is an excellent source of healthy omega-3 fats, phytonutrients, and magnesium, all of which help maintain your brain’s and body’s health and may help you feel less stressed. This delicious dessert is a keeper to boost your mood and manage stress and inflammation!

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Pasta Primavera

Here is a way to green up your plate with a plant-focused, delicious Pasta Primavera that is packed with springtime green vegetables and herbs. This is an antioxidant-rich recipe that was created with nutrition and sustainability in mind.

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Resistance Stretching for

Stress Relief

Stretching is more important than people may think and can be one of the best wellness tools a person can use for stress relief. Learn more about resistance stretching that restructures unhealthy fascia in the body.



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Upcycle Your Diet with Sustainable Nutrition Know-How

Every March is celebrated as National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme was, “Fuel for the Future.” This blog focuses on how we can eat to nourish ourselves during every phase of life while also protecting the environment.

 

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Creating a G.R.E.A.T Life

with Madeline Weiss

Did you know that work-related stress causes 120,000 deaths per year in the U.S.? Susan had the chance to sit down with Madelaine Claire Weiss, author of Getting to G.R.E.A.T: 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life. Together they uncovered actionable steps to help busy individuals combat stress and burnout while transforming their lives from the inside out.

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Diet Match-Making and Eradicating Obesity with Dr. Michael Dansinger

According to the CDC, 41.9% of the U.S. population is obese. This common and serious disease is often preventable with proper diet and exercise. In this episode of A SENSe of Wellness Podcast, Susan connects with Dr. Michael Dansinger to discuss preventing and reversing chronic metabolic disease through lifestyle changes.

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Maximizing Metabolism: The Truth About Fasting with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Did you know that only 12% of people are metabolically fit? In this episode of A SENSe of Wellness Podcast, Susan sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz to talk about the truth behind fasting and metabolism. If you’ve ever been curious about the increasingly popular fasting movement, then this episode is for you.

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Bendable Body

Bendable Body offers guided resistance stretching which is specialized to penetrate the fascia. These targeted stretches work along the energetic meridian lines that influence every aspect of your health – biomechanical, physiological, emotional and energetic – enabling you to enjoy a life without pain or stiffness. The Bendable Body Method promotes the ability of your tissues to regenerate on a cellular level, which ultimately keeps them springy and supple.

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As always, we are here to help support Members with individualized remote health coaching and access to a library of wellness programs and resources. To get started, please simply respond to this email, or contact Susan Greeley at: sgreeley@ccphp.net.

Thank you, and be well,

Your Friends at CCPHP

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