Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health

In the last few years, carbohydrates have replaced fat as the villain in our diet culture.

When you hear the word carbohydrates what comes to mind? Do you envision a bakery brimming with confectionary treats, such as pastries, doughnuts, and cupcakes?

How about a large bowl of spaghetti with traditional tomato sauce and a large piece of buttered Italian bread? 

The point is that many different types of food contain carbohydrates, but some are much healthier for us than others.
On today's episode of the podcast, Sharp Best Health discusses various types of carbohydrates and their importance on our diet and our health.

Additional Resources:

• Harvard T.H. Chang: Healthy Eating Plate
• (Blog) Sugars and Sweeteners 101
• (podcast) Let's Talk the Keto Diet
• (podcast) No Food For Thought

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Zoom (and other videoconferencing) fatigue was recognized early in the remote learning efforts of 2020. It is real. 

On today's episode, Sharp Best Health discusses the causes of Zoom fatigue, symptoms, and what we can do to help us manage it.

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When facing stressful and traumatic situations when working in healthcare, it can be hard to stop and think about self-care. Yet, self-care is critical for  protecting our mental health and well-being. It is important to consider your needs and to make them a priority. Consider the direction to apply your own oxygen mask first when on an airplane . . . before we can help anyone else, we must first help ourselves.

On this episode the podcast, the Sharp Best Health team offers self-care strategies for building resilience and reducing the risk of burnout and compassion fatigue.

ADDIITONAL RESOURCES

• Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare  to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address!
  
  
• Joy Cultivation Series: The Cultivating Joy Series is a collection of  6 on-demand modules designed to equip you with the tools that you will need to withstand life's difficulties, prevent burnout and grow your sense of joy. The modules focus on the six building blocks of resilience: purpose, self-compassion, positive relationships, self-care, gratitude and mindfulness.  Learn more by visiting SharpNET and  typing Joy Cultivation Series into the "Search" bar. 
  
  
• Emotional Agility Presentation: To request our Emotional Agility Presentation for your department, please email [email protected]. 

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On this episode, Sharp Best Health sits down with Anjuli DeWalkar, Senior Strategic Account Manager at WW, to talk all things WW (former Weight Watchers).

WW has been named best weight loss plan in U.S. News & World Reports’ annual Best Diets assessment and today we will learn how WW works, how it gets results, how it’s changed over the years, what new features are available and how Sharp employees can take advantage of WW membership through Sharp's special pricing.

Additional Resources:

• Learn more about WW and join today here. Join by February 28 and receive a free Unstoppable Kit full of helpful gifts to help you get started and stay on track! 

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After all the hardships of 2020, many traditional New Year’s resolutions will look a bit different this year.  On today's episode  of the podcast, Sharp Best Health team are talking about scrapping traditional resolutions  for 2021,  putting less pressure on ourselves, and instead focusing on kindness, self-compassion, and gratitude.

Additional Resources
Joy Cultivation Series: The Cultivating Joy Series is a collection of  6 on-demand modules designed to equip you with the tools that you will need to withstand life's difficulties, prevent burnout and grow your sense of joy. The modules focus on the six building blocks of resilience: purpose, self-compassion, positive relationships, self-care, gratitude and mindfulness. Choose the modules that are of interest to you and begin the journey of boosting your resilience and cultivating your joy.  Learn more by visiting SharpNET and  typing Joy Cultivation Series into the "Search" bar. 

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Holidays season is supposed to be for family gatherings, festive parties, beloved traditions and coming together with those we love. But with the Covid-19 still disrupting our lives, how do we keep the holiday spirit alive while navigating these challenging times?

On today’s episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health, I am joined by Lindsay Kramer, a Lead Therapy Services at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, to talk about ideas for being merry and bright — while also being safe and healthy.

Additional Resources:

• Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital Inpatient Access Services: 858-836-8434 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
• Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital Intensive Outpatient Services:  858-836-8309

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With the holidays soon approaching, many of us are looking forward to getting into the spirit even though this year, the holidays will look different for many of us. 

Typically, the holiday season can bring on stressors.  While we may not be able to avoid all holiday stresses, we can have tools in place to help us cope better. Some great tools for both preventing and managing stress include self-care, exercise, deep breathing, spending time outside, and therapy.

Another one of our favorites is aromatherapy and we wanted to share some of our favorite ways to incorporate it into our stress-management routine. This year, Sharp Best Health team reached out to Lisa Goodman,  the Integrative Care Coordinator at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, to talk about how aromatherapy can help you de-stress for the holidays.

BONUS!
Please complete this short Quiz on this episode for a chance to receive a free aromatherapy inhalers (all pre-made with lavender and frankincense).
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AromatherapyPodcastQuiz

Additional Resources:

 Aromatherapy Recipe #1 (for an ultrasonic diffuser):

• 3 drops of lavender
• 3 drops of sweet orange
• 2 drops of Frankincense

Simply add the oils to the reservoir (don’t forget to add the water first) and turn on to enjoy!

Aromatherapy Recipe #2 (Soothing Bath Soak):

• 6 drops of Lavender
•  3 drops of Lemon
• 1 drop of Ylang Ylang

To…

•  1 cup of Sea Salt and
• ½ cup of warmed honey

Mix together in a bowl and add to a warm bath after you get in.

Aromatherapy Recipe #3 (calming blend for an inhaler tube ):

•  5 drops of Lavender
•  3 drops of Bergamot
• 2 drops of Clary Sage

Aromatherapy Recipe #4 (Warm and Cozy blend for an ultrasonic diffuser ):

• 1 drop of Clove or Cinnamon
• 2 drops of Cardamom
• 3 drops of Tangerine
• 4 drops of Sweet Orange

Simply add the oils to the water in the reservoir of the diffuser and turn on to enjoy the warm and sweet aroma!  

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The holiday season is just around the corner, which means the season of giving. And this holiday season you can give back to the San Diego community by simply moving more!

On this bonus podcast episode, Sharp Best Health shares more information about The Move for Good Holiday Meal Donation Challenge that converts challenge participants' workouts into meal donations to support San Diego families in needs.

Join the challenge and turn every walk, every run, every workout into a gift.

• Join the challenge by visiting Sharp Best Health on SharpNET
• Check out Move for Good FAQs
• Learn more about hunger in San Diego county and the San Diego Food Bank 

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Taking time to appreciate what—and who—we have in our lives has many benefits. In this episode, Sharp Best Health team suggest simple tips for growing feelings of gratitude.

• How to make your own gratitude jar
• A 52-week gratitude journal
• Sharp Best Health's Cultivating Joy Project

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Thanksgiving is fast approaching! The day we give thanks for family and friends, health and food! On this episode Sharp Best Health hosts discuss how you can feel satisfied, but not stuffed with a few simple swaps that will lighten up the dishes at your table, without sacrificing flavor! Tune in!

Additional Resources:

• MyFitnessPal Infographic
• Skinny  Cranberry Turkey Breast (Sharp Best Health recipe)
• Healthier Sides (Sharp Best Health blog post)
• Whole Grain  Cranberry Apple Stuffing (Sharp Best Health recipe)

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