Promoting wellbeing for staff, clients and community members of Mountain Health and Wellness, formerly Superstitution Mountain Mental Health Center. The contents and information on this site are for your informational use only. You should consult with your primary care physician before starting any diet, exercise, supplementation or medication program.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
New Submissions-Comments-Ideas
Hey Everyone, thanks for all the new submissions and congratulations to all the folks for posting information on the blog. In the days to come, we'll be developing pages for some of the information like finances, word of the day, wellness activities and other discussion items.
Again, thanks to all the contributors and posters. So post your thoughts in the comments section of this post. Thanks!
Again, thanks to all the contributors and posters. So post your thoughts in the comments section of this post. Thanks!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
~ Did you know??? ~
The Great American Smokeout is this November 18th
The American Cancer Society is marking the 35th Great American Smokeout on November 18 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. Quitting smoking is not easy, but it can be done. To have the best chance of quitting successfully, you need to know what you're up against, what your options are, and where to go for help.
History of the Great American Smokeout ~
Not long ago, nonsmoking airplane passengers had no choice but to breathe clouds of smoke as other passengers lit up cigarettes in the next row. Restaurant patrons smelled acrid tobacco smoke along with their meals, and many employees in shared workspaces had to share air clouded with second-hand smoke.
This casual acceptance of smoking was the norm when the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout went nationwide more than 33 years ago in November 1977. That quarter century has marked dramatic changes in the way society views tobacco promotion and tobacco use. Many public places and work areas are now smoke-free which protects non-smokers and supports smokers who want to quit.
The Great American Smokeout has helped to spotlight the dangers of tobacco use and the challenges of quitting, but more importantly, it has set the stage for the cultural revolution in tobacco control that has occurred over this period.
* In 1977, Berkeley, California became the first community to limit smoking in restaurants and other public places.
* In 1983, San Francisco passed the first strong workplace smoking restrictions, including bans on smoking in private workplaces. Gustavo McGrew stopped smoking that year after a serious 10 year addiction.
* In 1989 Mike Munion stopped after 17 years of on-again and off-again smoking.
* In 1990, the federal smoking ban on all interstate buses and domestic flights of six hours or less took effect.
* In 1994, the state of Mississippi filed the first of 24 state lawsuits seeking to recuperate millions of dollars from tobacco companies for smokers' Medicaid Bills.
* In 1999, the Department of Justice filed suit against cigarette manufacturers, charging the industry with defrauding the public by lying about the risks of smoking.
* In 1999, the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) was passed, requiring tobacco companies to pay $206 billion to 45 states by the year 2025 to cover Medicaid costs of treating smokers. The MSA agreement also closed the Tobacco Institute and ended cartoon advertising and tobacco billboards.
* In 2008, Gordon Evans stopped smoking after lots of years of puffing.
* In 2009 "The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" was signed into law and gives the FDA the authority to regulate the sale, manufacturing, and marketing of tobacco products and protects children from tobacco industry’s marketing practices..
"Those are just a few of the remarkable changes in the age-old acceptance of smoking as our cultural norm. What we have been doing can be characterized as the denormalization of smoking as an acceptable behavior, and positioning it for what it actually is – a killer of nearly half a million Americans every year." said Dileep G. Bal, MD, MS, MPH, national president of the American Cancer Society.
An estimated 46 million adults in the United States currently smoke, and approximately half will die prematurely from smoking. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for men and women and more than 80% of lung cancers are thought to result from smoking. Smoking causes nearly one in five deaths from all causes.
The American Cancer Society is marking the 35th Great American Smokeout on November 18 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. Quitting smoking is not easy, but it can be done. To have the best chance of quitting successfully, you need to know what you're up against, what your options are, and where to go for help.
History of the Great American Smokeout ~
Not long ago, nonsmoking airplane passengers had no choice but to breathe clouds of smoke as other passengers lit up cigarettes in the next row. Restaurant patrons smelled acrid tobacco smoke along with their meals, and many employees in shared workspaces had to share air clouded with second-hand smoke.
This casual acceptance of smoking was the norm when the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout went nationwide more than 33 years ago in November 1977. That quarter century has marked dramatic changes in the way society views tobacco promotion and tobacco use. Many public places and work areas are now smoke-free which protects non-smokers and supports smokers who want to quit.
The Great American Smokeout has helped to spotlight the dangers of tobacco use and the challenges of quitting, but more importantly, it has set the stage for the cultural revolution in tobacco control that has occurred over this period.
* In 1977, Berkeley, California became the first community to limit smoking in restaurants and other public places.
* In 1983, San Francisco passed the first strong workplace smoking restrictions, including bans on smoking in private workplaces. Gustavo McGrew stopped smoking that year after a serious 10 year addiction.
* In 1989 Mike Munion stopped after 17 years of on-again and off-again smoking.
* In 1990, the federal smoking ban on all interstate buses and domestic flights of six hours or less took effect.
* In 1994, the state of Mississippi filed the first of 24 state lawsuits seeking to recuperate millions of dollars from tobacco companies for smokers' Medicaid Bills.
* In 1999, the Department of Justice filed suit against cigarette manufacturers, charging the industry with defrauding the public by lying about the risks of smoking.
* In 1999, the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) was passed, requiring tobacco companies to pay $206 billion to 45 states by the year 2025 to cover Medicaid costs of treating smokers. The MSA agreement also closed the Tobacco Institute and ended cartoon advertising and tobacco billboards.
* In 2008, Gordon Evans stopped smoking after lots of years of puffing.
* In 2009 "The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" was signed into law and gives the FDA the authority to regulate the sale, manufacturing, and marketing of tobacco products and protects children from tobacco industry’s marketing practices..
"Those are just a few of the remarkable changes in the age-old acceptance of smoking as our cultural norm. What we have been doing can be characterized as the denormalization of smoking as an acceptable behavior, and positioning it for what it actually is – a killer of nearly half a million Americans every year." said Dileep G. Bal, MD, MS, MPH, national president of the American Cancer Society.
An estimated 46 million adults in the United States currently smoke, and approximately half will die prematurely from smoking. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for men and women and more than 80% of lung cancers are thought to result from smoking. Smoking causes nearly one in five deaths from all causes.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Love Each Other
Although you may have never seen a doctor write a prescription for daily doses of “love,” best selling authors such as Deepak Chopra M.D., Bernie Siegal M.D., and Dean Ornish M.D. all write about the healing properties of love. Dr. Ornish says, “love may be the greatest of all disease-fighters, and it’s about time doctors realized it.” Dr. Ornish, a pioneer of wellness, has extensively researched how diet, exercise, and stress management can help to reverse heart disease symptoms. His book, Love & Survival explains how loneliness can ruin the body, while experiencing a sense of community and love can have healing effects.
Sharing love is the most powerful force of nature, whether it's with a pet, a friend, or a significant other. Experts stipulate that loneliness and social disconnect result from our increasing attention on technology and work. Regarding ailments such as heart disease, Dr. Ornish says that “the real epidemic isn’t physical heart disease. It’s spiritual heart disease: loneliness and isolation.”
It is amazing but true that the easiest thing in the world to do to improve our own health and wellness is to express our love for ourselves and for others. It doesn’t cost anything and it doesn’t have to take much time. The benefits of love are beyond measure.
Sharing love is the most powerful force of nature, whether it's with a pet, a friend, or a significant other. Experts stipulate that loneliness and social disconnect result from our increasing attention on technology and work. Regarding ailments such as heart disease, Dr. Ornish says that “the real epidemic isn’t physical heart disease. It’s spiritual heart disease: loneliness and isolation.”
It is amazing but true that the easiest thing in the world to do to improve our own health and wellness is to express our love for ourselves and for others. It doesn’t cost anything and it doesn’t have to take much time. The benefits of love are beyond measure.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Celebrating Wellness Committee
Celebrating Wellness Committee
Agenda for 10/01/10
I. Introductions & Kudos……………………………………….All
II. Wellness Updates....…………………….Gustavo
A. Celebrating Wellness Newsletter
B. SLHI TAP ~ Garden
C. Youth Leadership and Wellness Event
D. Smoking Cessation Campaign
III. Celebrating Wellness Blog…………………………….Herb
IV. AJ Wellness Fair Update………………………………Denise
V. Art Expressions at AJ, Yuma & ?????...................Laura
VI. San Pedro Valley Wellness Update……………..…Giovanna
VII. Yuma Wellness Update…. ……………………...Mily & Adam
VIII. Incredible Healthy People Campaign……….…………Denise
IX. Open Discussion and Wrap – Up……………………....All
Our Next Meeting will be on Friday, November 12th
~ Same Time & Same Place ~
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