Tender Care Home Health and Hospice

10/20/2020

Drink Up! Great reminder.

In this video, I explain the benefits of drinking water, the warning signs that we may be dehydrated, how much water we should really drink and tips that mig...

08/11/2020

Great information.

COVID has changed everything about the way we live and work. And when it comes to the office, things might not ever be exactly the same.

05/12/2020

To all the healthcare heroes and especially nurses, don't forget to take care of yourselves. Thanks for all you do!

COVID-19 Self Defense
Your Immune System Part 4 - Exercise

This is part 4 of a five-part discussion on what we can be doing to power up our
immune systems.

Regular exercise, beneficial for maintaining general health, is also effective at boosting the immune system and preventing certain complications from COVID-19.

Research from the University of Virginia, School of Medicine shows that exercise releases an antioxidant into the muscles which helps prevent disease and respiratory problems from COVID-19.

The goal: 30 minutes of exercise (moderate intensity) focusing on aerobics, weightlifting and running are shown to have the best results.

With social distancing in place and many gyms slow to open, how can we exercise?

Here are a few simple suggestions that can be done in and around your home.

*Run/walk in place, around your home or neighborhood.

*Use water bottles, cans or milk jugs to provide weights for lifting.

*A sturdy couch is ideal to use for push-ups, dips and squats.

*Grab your chair for calf raises and lunges.

At the very least, you should exercise regularly to improve your physical and mental health.

Until next time, be well and be safe.

Your Zemi Wellness Team

www.zemiwell.comhttps://www.foxnews.com/health/5-pieces-of-furniture-that-double-as-fitness-equipment-and-how-to-use-them

04/03/2020

Are we as healthcare providers doing what we can to protect ourselves and our families. Getting adequate sleep is an important step.

COVID-19 Self Defense
Your Immune System Part 2—Sleep

One in three Americans do not get enough sleep!

Why is sleep important? Sleep restores & heals the body. It also improves immunity boosting "T" cells that fight virus infected cells.

Do you take sleep for granted?

Dr. Hardin, UC Davis says, “Sleep is a natural state & has to be taken care of for the body to be healthy. Less than seven hours has negative effects.”

Here are 6 tips from the Mayo Clinic to help you get the sleep you need to protect your immune system:

1. Stick to a sleep schedule – Go to bed and get up the same time every day, this reinforces your body’s sleep-wake cycle.

2. Pay attention to what you eat and drink – Don’t go to bed hungry or stuffed.

3. Create a restful environment – Create a setting that is cool, dark and quiet. Avoid exposure to light-emitting screens before bedtime.

4. Limit daytime naps – Working from home makes it easy to grab a quick catnap, but long naps, over 30 minutes, interfere with nighttime sleep.

5. Include physical activity in your daily routine – But not too close to bedtime.

6. Manage worries – Try to resolve your worries or concerns. Jot down what’s on your mind and then set it aside for tomorrow.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379

Share your thoughts.

Next Part 3 - Diet and our immune systems.

Take steps to stay healthy,

Garr Judd,
Zemi Wellness
Bringing Wellness to the WFH/remote employees

03/31/2020

During this uncertain time, it is our hope that every one of you stays healthy and happy. As such, we at Zemi wish to offer safe advice and reliable information to help you through this crisis.

Although no food or diet can prevent or cure the Coronavirus- or any infectious disease- maintaining healthy habits and a strong immune system makes recovery easier. Fight illness by taking time for yourself. Reduce stress and make sleep and exercise a priority while you are at home. Remember, malnutrition impairs one’s ability to fight illness. Alcohol and to***co likewise make someone vulnerable, especially to this respiratory sensitive virus. Avoid these like the plague.

What exactly can you do while quarantined? We challenge you to make the most out of your forced isolation. Choose one area you would like to improve, be it sleep, exercise, cleanliness, spending quality time with your kids, journaling, or you name it.

Zemi offers an online platform and program where you can set trackers and utilize teaching resources. These are things you can do right now to stay at the top of your game. Don't wait to participate in our Lifestyle Change campaigns and Challenges. Doing so will help you feel connected to a network while staying fit and well.

We thought you would also appreciate an easy recipe that uses food from your pantry.

Please reach out to see what we can do for you and your company.

All in good health,
Team Zemi

TACO SOUP

Ingredients:

2 cans Diced tomatoes
1 can Black beans
1 can Kidney beans
1 can Pinto beans
1 can Corn
1-2 cans Chicken
¼ cup Dried chopped onion
Taco seasoning to taste

Directions:

Drain and rinse beans if desired then combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Add enough water to cover. Cook on low 4-6 hours or on high 2-3 hours.

Feel free to substitute fresh or frozen ingredients.

If wanted or possible, garnish with light sour cream, cheese, avocado, or olives. Serve with homemade baked corn chips.

03/30/2020

COVID-19 Self Defense
Your Immune System

Recently I was reading an interview of Joseph Feuerstein, MD Columbia University, where he talked about ways to power up our immune systems; to add an extra layer of protection on top of diligent hand washing.

He mentions it is wise to follow a natural immune-boosting regimen that includes plenty of sleep (seven to eight hours a night), a healthful diet with lots of vitamin C rich citrus fruits and berries, exercise and low levels of stress.

In the interview he talks about a couple of supplements, vitamin D and American ginseng that have been found to help prevent viral illness.

“Vitamin D – Adults with low levels of vitamin D (below 10 ng/mL) who took a vitamin D supplement daily or weekly had half the risk of developing an acute respiratory infection, such as the flu or a cold, according to research published in The BMJ.

American Ginseng –When nursing home residents took a 200+mg capsule of an American ginseng extract product ...twice daily, their risk for the flu was 89% lower than the placebo group according to research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.”

As we try to figure out ways to cope and prepare, focusing on our health, wellness and nutrition is a great place to start.

If this was of value, check back periodically. I will compile and share the latest research on the other areas mentioned to power up our immune systems: sleep, diet, exercise, and stress management.

Until next time, take steps to stay healthy,

Garr Judd,
President, Zemi Wellness
Bringing Wellness to the Workplace or the WFH/remote employees.