Program Outline

Food

"Drink Water": Our bodies are 70% water. Most of us are dehydrated. Begin your wellness program by drinking water.

Attitude

"The Wellness Investment": Introduces people to the idea of investing in their health just like they invest in a 401K or other retirement account.

Movement

"Get Outdoors": Nature is healing and reduces stress. Get outdoors, move around, have fun. It's part of wellness.

Movement

Stress Reduction: "Remember To Breathe": Often when we are stressed, we forget to breathe. This lesson includes basic breathing techniques to help manage stress.

Food

Stress Reduction: "Avoiding The Bonk": Many of us get stressed because of what we eat. This lesson gives simple tips for maintaining healthy energy levels throughout the day.

Attitude

Stress Reduction: "What Stresses You Out?" Recognizing what causes you stress is the first step toward managing stress in your life.

Attitude

"Attitude--The Missing Link": Many of us overlook the mental component of wellness. This lesson discusses why attitude is so important for our health and well-being.

Movement

"Get Aligned": This lesson gives tips for relieving neck and back pain and improving efficiency at work through better posture.

Food

"Healthy Lunches": This lesson discusses some of the wellness advantages of bringing your lunch to work and gives suggestions for preparing quick, easy lunches.

Attitude

Long-Term Approach: "Think Long-Term": Staying healthy for life requires a long-term approach. Wellness is the work of a lifetime.

Food

Long-Term Approach: "The Sustainable Diet": It's common sense, something that keeps you healthy for life.

Movement

Long-Term Approach: "Walking: Movement For Life": Walking is the ultimate form of sustainable movement.

Movement

Walking Part 2: "Movement vs. Exercise": Many people think that they have to do rigorous physical exercise to get any benefits. This lesson discusses the myriad health benefits that come from simply moving around.

Food

Carbohydrates: "The Great Debate": Many people are confused. High carbs, low carbs? The key lies in distinguishing between the "Good Carbs" and the "Bad Carbs".

Attitude

Focus on Prevention: "Preventing The Common Cold & Flu": This lesson offers tips for preventing these illnesses.

Attitude

"Develop A Wellness Awareness": Wellness is a process that includes becoming more aware of things that affect our health.

Food

Fats: "Good Fats vs. Frankenfats": Learn about the healthy omegas and how to avoid the evil trans fats.

Movement

"Protecting Your Hips & Back": This lesson presents movements that help relieve back pain and improve flexibility in the hips.

Attitude

"We're All In This Together": Our individual actions do matter--both in our own wellness and in the state of the healthcare system in general. This lesson encourages people to become more involved and responsible in their healthcare decisions.

Food

Protein: "Building Strong Bodies": This lesson discusses the importance of protein and gives suggestions for different protein sources.

Movement

"Protect Your Neck & Shoulders": This lesson offers a few tips for relieving neck and shoulder pain, as well as a movement sequence you can do at the office.

Attitude

"It’s About Time": Much of our stress has to do with TIME. This lesson presents tips for managing our time in order to reduce stress in our lives.

Food

"Eat Real Food": This lesson discusses the idea of "real food" versus "fake food". When in doubt, choose the real thing.

Movement

"From the Ground Up": This lesson gives tips for keeping the feet healthy and flexible.

Attitude

"Give Yourself A Break": Real change takes time. This lesson encourages people to be patient with themselves and the program. Wellness is a process.

Food

"Read Labels": Do you know what's in your food? This lesson provides four simple rules for beginning to read labels and get educated about what you are eating.

Movement

"Caring For Your Joints": This video presents a movement sequence to promote healthy joints. The PowerPoint discusses prevention of injury, food and dietary supplements to promote healthy joints.

Movement

"Changing Focus": This lesson presents some tips for keeping our eyes healthy, particularly when working at the computer for long periods of time

Food

"Food: Poison or Medicine?" This lesson discusses the idea of food as medicine.

Attitude

Focus on Prevention (2): Prevention is different from treating illness once it has arisen. Prevention is something that we do for ourselves on a daily basis. This lesson discusses basic prevention concepts.

Attitude

"Learn Something New": It's never too late. Our brains are constantly rewiring. The learning process itself keeps us young and prevents brain disease.

Movement

"Mix It Up": Avoid repetitive motion injuries. Overuse can strain muscles, ligaments & tendons as well as joints. Introducing change to your movement routine increases overall strength and flexibility.

Food

"Mix It Up": Don't get stuck in a rut with your eating habits either. This lesson discusses the health benefits of eating a varied diet.

Movement

"Sleeeepp…": This lesson discusses how sleep helps us to be smarter, healthier and more youthful. It includes a few tips for insomniacs.

Review

The Year In Review: Part of a successful wellness program includes periodically noticing how you have changed and acknowledging your success.