Lifewellness Institute

Start the day with a positive thought! Are the kids in a good mood? Does the coffee smell delicious? Did you sleep well? Practice noticing the small things that make life enjoyable and you'll get better and better at seeing the good stuff and less of the 'other' stuff.

We're getting lots of questions about when vaccines will be available to patients. It could be in a few weeks or a few months. Be sure we are able to contact y...ou when vaccines are available. Your access to your provider's electronic medical record is an important tool to stay informed regarding the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. If you need a primary care doctor, please call us and we can help! If you already have a primary care doctor, we urge you to contact your provider now. Ask them how to complete the steps to have access to your medical record.

Holiday message from Lee, Gratitude and Vaccine Updates from Lifewellness Institute December 2020 - https://mailchi.mp//octobernewsletter-from-lee-rice-do-496

How you choose to feed your baby is a highly personal decision. Yet, if it is possible, the AAFP recommends breastfeeding, and/or for babies to receive expresse...d human milk exclusively for the first six months of life due to the many health benefits. Breast milk contains the probiotic bacteria and prebiotics that help babies form healthy immune systems and digestive tracts. Breast feeding benefits moms in supporting postpartum weight loss, reducing depression, type 2 diabetes, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and other conditions. Breast fed children experience lower risk of acute otitis media, gastroenteritis, atopic dermatitis, and life-threatening conditions such as severe lower respiratory infections, necrotizing enterocolitis, and sudden infant death syndrome. you can learn more about the choice to breastfeed at the AAFP link here: https://familydoctor.org/why-should-i-breastfeed/ See more

Help Rescue Christmas! Kroc Center Toy Drive SDSMFMC is collecting toys to support the Kroc Center Rescue Christmas Toy Drive for families in need. You can drop off a new unwrapped toy at one of our donation boxes at our Pacific Beach and Alvarado clinics now through December 16th. Spread some cheer!

The World Health Organization came out with new guidelines for exercise. All adults should get at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic activ...ity per week, including people living with chronic conditions or disability. Children and adolescents should get an average of 60 minutes per day. Adults should also include strength training 2 days a week. This is important to maintain balance and prevent falls as we age, as well as to improve bone and metabolic health. You can download the WHO Guidelines here for more ways to be active and improve your health. file:///Users/lindaillingworth/Downloads/9789240015128-eng.pdf See more