Wellness Month

August is Wellness Month. Wellness month focuses on the health of our Bodies, Minds, and Spirits, which is something we all need especially in the current climate. It's an excellent time to reflect and reconsider our routines and how to create healthy and happy habits.





The 4 season solution: the groundbreaking new plan for feeling better, living well, and powering down our always-on lives by Hartwig, Dallas

New York Times bestselling coauthor of the runaway bestsellers The Whole30 and It Starts With Food presents a paradigm-shifting plan that shows you how to boost energy, improve health, and feel happier by living more in tune with the seasons.




Alchemy of herbs: transform everyday ingredients into foods & remedies that heal by Foret, Rosalee de la

"Just as alchemists transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, with this book you can transform everyday herbs and spices into effective healing herbal remedies. Rosalee de la Foret, a clinical herbalist and education director at LearningHerbs.com, examines the history and modern-day use of 29 herbs, offering clinical studies to support their healing properties. She also dives into the energetics of herbalism, teaching readers how to match the properties of each plant to their unique needs, for a truly personalized approach to health. The recipes in this book take a variety of forms--from teas, salves, and pastilles to beauty products and delicious foods--to show how easy it is to incorporate the healing power of herbs into your everyday life. You could start your day with Spiced Cold Brew Coffee, pamper your skin with Green Tea and Rose Facial Cream, make a meal of Astragalus Bone Broth and Sage Chicken, then treat yourself to Cardamom Chocolate Mousse Cake and a Holy Basil-Ginger Julep. Beautiful photos taken by the author of the herbs and recipes complement each chapter. This book will appeal to those interested in natural health and herbalism, and the recipes offer easy entry for beginners. Readers will never look at cinnamon, coffee, parsley, lavender, or even chocolate the same way as they realize the kitchen can be their medicine cabinet"-- Provided by publisher.



The self-care solution: a year of becoming happier, healthier, and fitter--one month at a time by Ashton, Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer Ashton is at the top of her field as an ob-gyn and news correspondent. But even at the top, there's still room to improve, and with "The Self-Care Solution", she upends her life one month at a time, using her own experiences to help you improve your health and enhance your life. Dr. Ashton becomes both researcher and subject as she focuses on twelve separate challenges. Beginning with a new area of focus each month, she guides you through the struggles she faces, the benefits she experiences, and the science behind why each month's challenge--giving up alcohol, doing more push-ups, adopting an earlier bedtime, limiting technology--can lead to better health. Month by month, Dr. Ashton tackles a different area of wellness with the hope that the lessons she learns and the improved health she experiences will motivate her (and you) to make each change permanent. Throughout, she offers easy-to-comprehend health information about the particular challenge to help you understand its benefits and to stick with it. Whether it's adding cardio or learning how to meditate, Dr. Ashton makes these daily lifestyle choices and changes feel possible--and shows how beneficial a mindful lifestyle can be.



The little book of hygge: Danish secrets to happy living by Wiking, Meik

"The Danes are famously the happiest people in the world, and hygge is a cornerstone of their way of life. Hygge (pronounce Hoo-ga) loosely translates as a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on the sofa with a loved one or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right. It is about gratitude and savoring the simple pleasures in life. In short, it is the pursuit of everyday happiness." -- Page 4 of cover.



When less becomes more: making space for slow, simple & good by Ley, Emily

Emily Ley, author of bestselling Grace, Not Perfection, and A Simplified Life, is here to tell you that there's more-so much more. In this book, Emily Ley takes readers on a journey out of that empty place and shows them how to fill their wells with the nourishment that only true connection can provide. She also presents some radical concepts that push against the tethers of modern life, with the promise that more of the good stuff comes when we say yes to less of what keeps us empty: -Less rush, more rhythm -Less great, more good -Less fake, more real -Less noise, more singing -Less outside world, more inside the family -Less correction, more conversation -Less talking at, more dreaming with -Less stuff, more treasures -Less chasing, more cherishing -Less activities, more traditions Getting to more might require some outside-the-box changes, some unraveling of the patterns readers have adopted, some reworking of the day-to-day so that they can build a life based on their core values instead of slipping into a life dictated by society or what's "normal." Because we weren't made for normal. We were made for more-for a life of fullness, dreaming, and lasting joy.



Healthy habits suck: how to get off the couch & live a healthy life... even if you don't want to by Lee-Baggley, Dayna

Salad instead of steak? Exercise? Skipping that second beer or glass of wine? Healthy habits are the worst. Blending humor and irreverence with the science of behavior change, a health psychologist and runner who's never experienced a "runner's high" offers practical, counterintuitive strategies and a playful approach to help readers live a healthier life--even if they really want to just sit on the couch and eat ice cream.



50 more ways to soothe yourself without food by Albers, Susan

People turn to food to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But over time, this kind of emotional overeating can cause weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other health problems. In this much-anticipated follow up to 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, renowned psychologist, eating expert, and best-selling author Susan Albers presents fifty more mindful and healthy activities that really work to help readers replace their need to overeat.



How to eat: all your food and diet questions answered by Bittman, Mark

"What is the "best" diet? Do calories matter? And when it comes to protein, fat, and carbs, which ones are good and which are bad? Food writer and cook Mark Bittman and health expert David Katz, MD, answer all these questions and more in a lively and easy-to-read Q&A format. Inspired by their viral hit article in Grub Street--one of New York magazine's most popular and most-shared articles--here Bittman and Katz share their clear, no-nonsense perspective on food and diet, answering real questions covering everything from basic nutrients to superfoods to fad diets. Topics include dietary patterns (Just what should humans eat?); grains (Aren't these just "carbs"? Do I need to avoid gluten?); meat and dairy (How much meat should I eat? Does grass-fed matter?); alcohol (Are there benefits to drinking?); and more. Throughout, Bittman and Katz filter the science of diet and nutrition through a lens of common sense, delivering straightforward advice with a healthy dose of wit"-- Provided by publisher.



Your brain needs a hug: life, love, mental health, and sandwiches by Earl, Rae

Imbued with a sense of humor, understanding, and hope, Your Brain Needs a Hug is a judgment-free guide for living well with your mind.
My Mad Fat Diary author Rae Earl offers her personalized advice on the A to Zs of mental health, social media, family, and friendship. When she was a teenager, Rae dealt with OCD, anxiety, and an eating disorder, but she survived, and she thrived.
Your Brain Needs a Hug is filled with her friendly advice, coping strategies, and laugh-out-loud moments to get you through the difficult days. Witty, honest, and enlightening, this is the perfect read for feeling happier and healthier and learning to navigate life without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.



See how we move! : a first book of health and well-being by Ritchie, Scot.

Everybody in the pool! It's time to get moving! Pedro, Yulee, Nick, Sally, and Martin are excited! Tomorrow their swim team, the Flying Sharks, will be competing in the school meet. Readers follow along as the team has one last practice with their coach at the community pool. Then it's off to the races on the big day! While the friends work hard to get ready for the meet, they learn about the benefits of physical fitness and what it takes to stay active and healthy. With so much to learn about keeping their bodies and minds in tune, kids will be jumping (and splashing) for joy!





Community Resources:

KSB Lovett Center

KSB Community Wellness leads health improvement and educational programs throughout the communities we serve. Partnering with local health agencies, schools, employers, and community organizations, it’s our goal to promote healthy lifestyles across the Sauk Valley Area.

The Brain Health Series began with a taped interview that was released on Facebook and has now moved to Facebook Live streaming with an option for in-person attendance with masks and social distancing required.

Coming soon! A series on the 5 senses. Even though the focus is currently on COVID, other health issues still occur. KSB Community Wellness strives to educate the public to be proactive with their health. The 5 senses series will begin with our Eye & Vision doctors talking about eye health and then will move on to Dr. Ritz, an Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist who will take about allergies. The hearing part of the series with an audiologist, Dr. Lydia Sitter who will talk about hearing, balance, and vertigo.

Hopefully, In October the neurology department will speak about losing strength as we age. Lastly, the dietary department will delight in-person attendees with some tasty treats in November.

Learning to Live Well Lunch and Learn with Skyla Strum on August 17th at noon

Education is currently being held at Town Square Centre on the 3rd floor in the back area of the Atrium.

Our support groups continue each month now. There is a Dementia Caregivers and a Parkinson Support Group. Also in August, Home Health Care plans to start a presentation on treating infections for wound care.

A partnership with U of I's extension office each month will have Karla Belzer giving a WITS program. This keeps the brain active and nimble. Her classes will begin again in September.

Traditional Wellness Center

Check out our variety of classes and counseling services!

Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Fitness Training, Martial Arts
General Wellness Counseling and Herbal and Medication Counseling

Rockin Nutrition and Wellness

Delicious Shakes to fuel your body, Boosted Teas for Energy & so much more! Customized weight loss programs! Free Fitness Classes!!

YMCA

The Y is committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This commitment ensures that every individual has access to essentials needed to learn, grow, and thrive.

Online Resources:



Via: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/calendars


https://wellnessmonth.com/

https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/what-is-wellness/

https://www.healthywomen.org/content/blog-entry/15-ways-celebrate-national-wellness-month

https://projecthelping.org/mood-journaling/