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Keep it going! 3928

Welcome to day 10 of the  Strengthen Your Immunity, powered by Compass One  challenge! Congratulations, you made it to the end of the Strengthen Your Immunity Challenge! How are you feeling? Hopefully if you implemented the past 10 days’ worth of tips, you’re noticing positive changes. Don’t stop there — the key is to keep practicing these tips every ...

Improve Your Hygiene 3926

  Welcome to day 9 of the  Strengthen Your Immunity, powered by Compass One  challenge! If you want to help your immune system, give it fewer opportunities to encounter germs.  We know, we know. Telling a nurse to practice hand hygiene is like preaching to the choir. During cold and flu season, it’s never a bad idea to spruce up even more.   After all, ...

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! 3925

  Welcome to day 8 of the  Strengthen Your Immunity, powered by Compass One  challenge! Our bodies are made of 60% water. And our skin, which is literally our body’s external barrier and protector, relies on proper hydration to be healthy and strong. When that barrier is weakened through dehydration, it opens the door for more germs and bacteria to ...

Fill Up Your Tank 3924

  Welcome to day 7 of the  Strengthen Your Immunity, powered by Compass One  challenge! As a nurse, you’re expected to give your time, energy, talents, and wisdom to others every day. But when do you refuel? Do you refuel as often as you should?  Today's the day.  Make it about YOU.  Why? Those who never take time for themselves are bound to  burnout  and ...

Prevent Nutrient Deficiency 3923

  Welcome to day 6 of the  Strengthen Your Immunity, powered by Compass One  challenge! You need adequate amounts of certain vitamins and minerals, like vitamins C and zinc, to have a strong immune system. You can get these nutrients naturally from healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, grains, nuts, and seeds.   “You can get nutrition from a ...

Protect Your Gut 3921

  Welcome to day 5 of the  Strengthen Your Immunity, powered by Compass One  challenge! Did you know a huge proportion of your immune system is in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract? There are cells in the lining of your stomach that excrete huge numbers of antibodies. That means you can, in fact, “boost” your immune system through your gut.  The key to ...

Try These Immune-boosting Foods 3920

  Welcome to day 4 of the  Strengthen Your Immunity, powered by Compass One  challenge! Your immune system relies on what you eat and drink to keep it running smoothly. It uses the vitamins and minerals from your foods, so choose nutrient-dense foods that are lower in calories but higher in nutrition. Think unprocessed, plant-based, whole foods. The ...

Book a peaceful moment with yourself 3919

  Welcome to day 3 of the  Strengthen Your Immunity, powered by Compass One  challenge!   If you are chronically stressed and anxious, do you find yourself getting sick more often? Stress weakens the immune system. There’s an undeniable connection between mental health and immune health .  When your mind is at peace, your body will be, too. Make sure to ...

Focus On Quality Sleep 3918

  Welcome to day 2 of the  Strengthen Your Immunity, powered by Compass One  challenge! Getting plenty of sleep is SO important, but there’s another factor some people forget about: quality. You can get all of the sleep in the world, but if it’s not restful sleep, it’s not going to do what it’s supposed to do.   Healthy sleep can:  Improve productivity  ...

We Know What You Are Doing Tonight! 3917

  Welcome to day 1 of the  Strengthen Your Immunity, powered by Compass One  challenge! Tonight we challenge you to find 30 minutes to exercise. What does exercise have to do with immune systems? A lot, actually. One recent study found that physical activity releases an anti-inflammatory response in the body, and increases circulation. This leads to ...

It’s OK To Indulge, But Be Mindful 3913

It's day 6 of the  Curb Your Sweet Tooth  challenge!  When out to eat, ordering takeout, or celebrating a special occasion, don’t feel guilty for treating  your self. Just keep one thing in mind — moderation. By taking control of  your  sweet tooth even for one day, you’re doing  your  body good.   So, if you get the temptation to go overboard with sweets, ...

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I absolutely LOVE being around water. Being in a swimming pool, floating on my back with my ears under the water, staring up at the sky…… Im basically in heaven!! One of my all time favorite memories is when I had my own private balcony next to the ocean in Cancun Mex., and I left the door open every night to feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves…. again, heaven...

yes meditating while walking is great! You're active, but getting relaxed at the same time!

it also works for me.  I use it to talk to God and it works. It is relaxing and soothing. 

I did the standing calf raises, the push ups and took the stairs between documenting on patients. 

Taking care of self is not always easy, so today I challenge myself to indulge in Self Care. Be Well!