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The Wellness Program for Your Business and
Your Employees
The topics below are designed for 30 to 60 minute
presentations:
BODY
AND MIND CONNECTION
Balancing Act
Do you feel like you are juggling numerous tasks at one time? Are you barely keeping the “balls” up in the air? In this presentation, we’ll take a close look at all our responsibilities and discover how to accomplish what is really important to us. Dealing With Difficult People
Do you let anyone in your family or workplace get under your skin? If so, this class is for you. Learn strategies and techniques to help you better handle the difficult people in your
life
Demystifying the
Body: Exploring the Physiological Effects of Stress
In this presentation, we’ll take the mystery out of the body’s physiological response to stress. You will leave with a clearer understanding of how your body functions under stress and what you can do to protect against its negative effects and bring yourself back to a more relaxed state.
Demystifying the Body:
Stress and Heart Health
What does stress have to do with it? Exercise and diet get most of the press for heart health; in this presentation find out what key role stress plays.
Demystifying the Body:
Stress and the Immune System
In this presentation, we’ll explore the impact stress plays on the immune system. Learn techniques to reduce your stress and enable your body to renew your immune system.
Perceptions and Illusions:
Can You Believe What You See?
Explore how perceptions cause innocent misunderstandings that can aggravate stress on the job. We will experience firsthand how these differences can cause innocent misunderstandings to turn into huge upsets.
Relaxation Techniques:
Take a Vacation without Leaving Home
Take time out of your day to relax. In this presentation we’ll discuss and actually experience various types of relaxation techniques. Discover relaxation exercises that work for you. The techniques will be short, user-friendly and can be easily practiced in your daily life.
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Staying Calm at Work
Every line of work has its own types of stress. In this presentation, take a new look at the causes of your 'job stress.' We will also explore perceptions, job expectations and the role they play in creating stress in our lives.
Stress Management 101
In this presentation, you will learn the basics about stress, how it impacts your life and your health. You will leave with a clearer understanding about the causes of your stress and some effective, basic stress-management techniques to help you better deal with the pressures of life.
HEALTHY LIVING
Are You Getting Enough Quality Sleep?
According to the experts, 80% of us stumble around sleep-deprived. It can cost us our health - even our lives - and it costs the country billions. In this presentation, we will explore 'sleep hygiene' for both day workers and shift workers. You will leave with a personalized plan of action that will help improve your sleep quality. Blankets and pillows optional..
Communicating So People Will Listen
Communication is accomplished not only through the words we use. Voice, tone, cadence, posture, and intention make up 93% of our communication! In this presentation, learn some simple techniques to enhance your communication skills.
Habits
Habits, we all have them. These habits have the ability to help or to hurt us. In this presentation, we'll look at some of our habits and learn what it takes to make changes that promote positive new habits.
Sleep Deprivation in Shift Workers
In this session we'll discuss the physical and emotional impact of irregular sleep patterns. Participants will learn new ways to adapt when their sleep schedule fluctuates. Also included is creating their personalized plan of action to help improve sleep.
The Basics of Self-Esteem
What is self-esteem? One definition is 'the feeling of self-worth and personal value.' This class explores the concept of self-esteem by covering the origin of self-esteem and showing how physical health is impacted by self-esteem. Also included is a 'self-esteem check-up' for each participant to complete.
Time Management In A Jiffy
This presentation is for the 'organizationally challenged' or for people who want to fine-tune their time management skills. Ideas will be shared that can help to streamline 'tasks' and uncomplicate your life.
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NUTRITION
Are You Making These Five Weight Loss Mistakes?
There are five common weight loss mistakes that many people make. These errors often prevent people from being successful in their weight loss efforts. Learn what these mistakes are, how to avoid them, and greatly increase your chances of success at weight loss.
Boost Your Breakfast
Your mother was right; breakfast is the most important meal. Yet, there are far fewer breakfast eaters today than ever before. Cutting calories, not enough time, and not feeing like eating are a few of the reasons why many people skip the first meal of the day. Attend this presentation and learn how breakfast effects your energy, mood and productivity. Receive three simple guidelines for energy-boosting breakfasts and strategies for choosing breakfast cereals plus recipes and ideas for two dozen quick and easy breakfasts. Come prepared to sample smoothies and other breakfast ideas!
Caffeine: The Inside Scoop
Is your coffee habit grounds for concern? Attend this presentation for a stimulating presentation on the latest research of this extensively studied substance. If you prefer a latte’ or mocha over the standard cup of joe, you’ll want to learn about the nutrition information on common espresso cart beverages.
Calcium and Beyond: Nutrition Strategies to Protect Your Bones
Are you aware of bone builders in the diet? What about calcium robbers? Do you know how much calcium you need and what kind of supplement to choose? Attend this presentation and put into practice the strategies to keep your bones strong and healthy.
Control Your Blood Pressure
Hypertension has been clearly identified as a serious health concern, but it is very responsive to lifestyle choices as part of treatment. Attend this class to learn about five, easy to remember and practical strategies to help improve blood pressure.
Dashboard Dining
Fast food can be good food if you choose carefully. Learn how to identify the best choices along with simple strategies to greatly reduce the fat in your not-so-healthy fast-food favorites. Local fast-food restaurant menus will be reviewed.
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Diabetes Defined
It seems like everyone is touched in some way by diabetes lately. The bad news is that it is truly an epidemic in the United States. The good news is that the disease responds exceptionally well to changes in lifestyle. That means that diabetes can be controlled and even prevented. Come to this presentation to find out the basics about this disease, and get your questions answered.
Diet and Cancer: What's the Connection?
Who isn't interested in making choices to reduce cancer risk? Scientific evidence confirms that a healthy diet and exercise can prevent a variety of cancers. Learn what the guidelines specifically recommend and receive realistic ideas for incorporating these protective foods into your meals and snacks.
Fast Fat Loss That's Healthy
There isn't a dieter alive who doesn't want to lose weight at a faster rate. The trouble is, rapid weight loss can be dangerous and is rarely permanent. There are, however, some ways to speed up the process that don't jeopardize health. You won't learn about these by reading posters stapled to telephone poles. Attend this class and add to your game plan five key strategies for speeding up fat loss.
Food Allergy Facts and Figures
Do you know the difference between food intolerance, food allergy, and oral allergy syndrome? This is just one of the topics we'll cover as we navigate the basics of food allergy, including the five foods responsible for most food allergy reactions. We'll discuss label reading, recipes, and where to find egg-free, peanut-free and other specialty food items.
Food for Fitness
Are you looking for a diet that will give you a competitive edge? Although there are no magical foods to produce superstars, good nutrition does influence performance. Learn how to set your training table, when and what to eat before your event, and how to sort through costly or dangerous sports nutrition myths and misinformation.
Food Label Lingo
Do you know what all of those numbers mean on the back of a food label? Although these labels were designed to help consumers make healthier food choices, there is much confusion among most people on how to interpret the Nutrition Facts provided on the packaging. This presentation offers label-reading guidelines, defines confusing terms, and gives participants practice with actual food labels. Learn how to decode the label to shop and eat for better health.
Shake the Salt Habit
The average American consumes two teaspoons of salt daily, and only 15% of that comes from the salt shaker. Even those with normal blood pressure have six good reasons to eat less salt. Attend this presentation to find out why. Learn to use food label guidelines and follow low sodium seasoning suggestions to reduce your daily salt consumption.
The Fad Diet Dilemma: What Actually Works?
Most Americans have considered trying one of the too-good-to-be-true diets promoted in best-selling books, infomercials, and on roadside signs…are you one of them? This presentation will review the pros and cons of several current diet programs and help you decide what steps you can take to achieve weight maintenance over the long-term.
What to Do When Weight Loss is Stubborn
Some people seem to have an easier time losing weight than others. The people who are successful at losing, and maintaining that loss, have several traits in common. If your goal is to be successful at losing weight and keeping it off, attend this presentation to learn ten traits and then make them your own.
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FITNESS
Building Your Fitness Pyramid
It is well known that exercise prevents disease and improves quality of life. Just 30 minutes a day of activity is recommended for health benefits. This class utilizes the Activity Pyramid as a helpful tool in discovering ways to add activity to your daily life.
Discover Yoga
In our fast paced lives and sometimes-stressful days, practicing yoga can be used to help balance our life and manage our stress. Taking time for yoga can quiet our minds, increase our concentration and build a confident, strong body.
Fit Fitness In
We are bombarded with the message that exercise is essential for health and well-being; yet 80% of us do not exercise. The majority of people who do not exercise claim that their daily schedule does not allow for active time. Attend this class to learn ways of incorporating exercise into a busy schedule.
H20: For Active People On The Go
Thirsty people often wonder what the best fluids are to replace sweat loss during activity. The beverage choices available to us can be mind boggling, from water and juices to soft drinks and sports drinks. Attend this presentation to learn about the best choices and find out why they're recommended.
Maintaining a Healthy Back
Back pain is a very common problem in the United States. Learn how proper body mechanics and specific exercises will enhance strength and flexibility for avoiding excessive strain and possible injury in the lower back.
Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise
Most people are aware of the physical benefits of exercise, but probably haven't given much thought to the mental benefits. From cognitive ability and self-image to reduced risk of depression and optimism - the list of mental benefits from exercise is long and impressive. Attend this class to learn all about it.
Movement Matters
Our bodies are made for activity. But the conveniences of modern living have caused most Americans to be inactive. This presentation emphasizes the fact that all activity you do in a day can really add up. Learn the benefits of sneaking movement into your daily schedule and learn techniques on how to do so.
My Blood is Boiling! Controlling High Blood Pressure With Exercise
What is blood pressure? What factors increase blood pressure? How can high blood pressure be controlled? Learn the answers to these questions, plus how exercise can help take the pressure out of hypertension.
SMART Goals
Most individuals have goals related to exercise, but the process of getting to those goals can be overwhelming and intimidating. This presentation provides a step-by-step plan in setting personal goals that will help you make a commitment to regular exercise.
Stay Fit As You Sit
How can you stay comfortable at your workstation? This presentation covers ways to do so. Information regarding proper sitting posture, stretching, stress reduction and strengthening exercises will be presented to help reduce muscle tension, especially in the neck, shoulders and back area.
To find out more about services we offer, call (360)
414-7496 or e-mail:
LifeQuest@peacehealth.org
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