Page 6 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - January, 2019

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

Chehalis Tribal
Wellness Center CTWC events
nurses (from
left) Sandra
Dickenson DR. BEHRE FOOT CLINIC
(LPN),
Genevieve 8 a.m.-noon Feb. 5, March
Herbrand (LPN), 5; 1-4 p.m. Feb. 25: The
Amanda Lawton Chehalis Tribal Wellness
(LPN), Jessica Center’s podiatrist meets
Small (RN) and your foot care needs.
Heather Owenby
(MA) are here DIABETES CLINIC
to help with
your health and Stay tuned for 2019 dates.
fitness goals.
COMMUNITY WALK
Tips for a healthy new year Noon Feb. 20: Join others

for a fun fitness walk.
Starts at the Chehalis
Tribal Wellness Center.

For a successful 2019, focus on strengthening your mind, body and soul MAMMOGRAM CLINICS

The start of a new year is a time counting steps. When you achieve Carrying around resentments and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 25,
for reflection. We assess what went something on a daily basis, you guilt wears us down and, believe June 27, Sept. 27: Swedish
well, what didn’t and what we hope stick with it and the action sets it or not, can lead to illness. You Women’s Wellness Clinic.
will happen next. We resolve to be your mind in a positive direction. might have experienced a tough 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 28,
healthier, kinder and more active breakup, argument or perhaps Nov. 13: Assured Imaging.
or to be more open to love. The Bring a friend the political climate has led to Call your health care
thing we often forget when buried Working out with a partner disheartenment and lost friends. provider to schedule.
in all of the new-year-new-you improves results and makes going Reach out, allow yourself to
process and promises is to take to the gym or other activities forgive and move on. Remember,
care of our mental health first. a more enjoyable experience. forgiveness doesn’t mean you POSITIVE PARENTING
Below are health tips – ones Having a partner to provide condone hurtful behavior. Instead, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 9-Feb. 27:
that don’t have a weight-loss or encouragement during workouts it frees you and allows you to move Positive Indian Parenting
other significant goal in mind. can help you get the most out of forward without added baggage. class is a curriculum
They’re helpful for your mind, your activities. When you have developed by the National
body and soul all at once: someone relying on you to do the Learn something new Indian Child Welfare
Clear clutter same, it makes you accountable Challenge your brain by Association that provides
and more likely to show up.
Look at your surroundings. If learning to cook, paint or speak practical and culturally
a new language. Try yoga,
specific training for
you’re constantly wading through Mindful foods meditation, SAIL or tai chi. Pick American Indian and
junk drawers and cabinets stuffed There are tons of essential something you think would be Alaska Native parents.
to the brim, it’s time to clear the nutrients you can get from interesting or useful to learn and Location to be determined.
clutter. If you want to wipe the slate food that support your brain go for it. Activating cognitive
clean to allow room for new people function, manage stress and just functions of our brains improves
and circumstances that serve you, generally make you happier. An short- and long-term memory as HEALTHY FAMILIES
you must get your mind clear. improved diet can be part of the well as hand-eye coordination.
People who describe themselves as easy, attainable shift you’ve been Home Visiting Program:
anxious, stressed or even depressed looking for. Research finds that Breathe through stress Contact Beth Klatush
say they feel better when they start along with other benefits, foods at at 360-709-1627 or
Many people do not realize just
clearing up their physical space. rich in omega-3, such as some fish how important deep breathing bklatush@chehalistribe.
org.
Exercise a little and nuts as well as those full of is to your overall wellbeing. As
antioxidants, can help protect the
People set high fitness goals brain from memory decline and you feel stress coming on, step ELDERS CAREGIVER
for the New Year and then fall off overall health. Adding salmon and away from the situation for just SUPPORT PROGRAM
a minute or so to take a couple of
after a month or less. This leaves fruits such as blackberries and deep breaths. Doing so will help
their self-esteem shot, which is blueberries to your diet can help expel stress from your body and Feb. 26: One-day
when self-loathing and depression with memory and concentration, informational conference
can sneak in. Set a reachable daily as well as stave off possible mood can be the most detoxifying thing at the Gathering Room.
goal, such as walking 10,000 steps and anxiety disorders. you can do to work through the Contact Christina Hicks at
per day. There are step-counting situation. 360-709-1741.
apps available to measure how Apologize and forgive Happy New Year!
much you walk, and they add up A clear path toward mental Source: thethirty.byrdie.com/
quickly. A Fitbit is a good tool for fitness can be forgiveness. new-years-health-tips