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04/08/2022

20/10/2020

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...

12/05/2020

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

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16/04/2020

31/03/2020

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.

30/03/2020

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.