Welcome to the Wellness Website! Plan to browse here regularly throughout the year for health and wellness information and for postings of wellness activities happening around campus. Feel free to stop by the Wellness Office (near the refectory) anytime during the day Monday - Thursday, (9am-3pm) to ask a question or to obtain some health and wellness information.
Feel free to contact Janet Jenkins, Wellness Coordinator on 985-2328 or jjenkins@pcj.edu with questions or if you would like to set-up a personal "one-on-one" nutrition consultation. Looking forward to meeting and working with all of you this year!
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Each individual is provided with a unique gut microbiota profile that plays many specific functions in host nutrient metabolism, maintenance of structural integrity of the gut mucosal barrier, immunomodulation, and protection against pathogens. Learn more here:
https://nakedfoodmagazine.com/health-status-covid-19/
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Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:
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https://doctordulaney.com/podcast-covid-19-valvular-heart-disease-and-plant-based-nutrition/
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https://health.clevelandclinic.org/getting-many-colds-try-20-minute-workouts-heres/
Give your immune system a boost with healthful, plant-based foods.
As coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted communities around the world, many people have wondered whether there are steps they can take to stay healthy. Everyday preventive measures—such as handwashing, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and good hygiene—can go a long way in reducing your risk for viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens.
But studies have also shown that healthful diet and lifestyle habits can help boost the body’s natural defenses:
https://www.pcrm.org/news/blog/foods-boost-immune-system
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What you need to know about the coronavirus:
https://www.pcrm.org/barnard-medical-center/coronavirus-prevention-tips
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Harvard Health Publishing
Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle. Following general good-health guidelines is the single best step you can take toward naturally keeping your immune system strong and healthy. Every part of your body, including your immune system, functions better when protected from environmental assaults and bolstered by healthy-living strategies such as these:
Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
Exercise regularly.
Maintain a healthy weight.
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
Get adequate sleep.
Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.
Try to minimize stress.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system