Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Winter 2018

6 StRoseHospitals.org | Winter 2018 To manage your weight 7 EAT SLOWLY AND SAVOR EVERY BITE. It may take at least 15 minutes for your brain to get the message that your stomach is full. 8 ADD STRENGTH TRAINING TO YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so building muscle will rev up your metabolism. People with muscular bodies need more calories for daily activities than those with more body fat. 9 GAIN CONTROL WITH HYPNOSIS. Join us for our LoseWeight with Hypnosis class. See page 7 for details. To stress less 10 WRITE IT OUT. When something upsetting happens, writing about it may help you organize your thoughts—and make the experience seemmore manageable. 11 ENCOURAGE YOURSELF DAILY. Here are some examples of positive self-talk: “I can handle this,” “I like a good challenge,” and “I love myself just the way I am.” 12 LEARN A SOOTHING PRACTICE. Join our Energy Healing Circle to reduce stress and heal with chakra balancing. See page 7 for details. To sleep better 13 WIND DOWN. Follow a soothing bedtime routine and try to stick to a steady sleep schedule. Regular exercise may also help—but avoid exercising in the three hours before you go to bed. 14 TURN OFF ELECTRONICS. The light from laptops, phones, and other devices can send be-alert signals to your brain. So if you have trouble falling asleep, shut down electronics at least one hour before bedtime. 15 SEEK SOUND ADVICE. See your doctor if you regularly have problems getting enough sleep—or if you have daytime drowsiness even after a good night’s rest. Need a doctor? Find a physician online at StRoseHospitals.org or call 702.616.4900 . To stop smoking 16 TAKE IT ONE MOMENT AT A TIME. When you first try to quit, take it one minute, one hour, and one day at a time. It will help you stay positive. 17 CHEW ON THIS. Munch on something like sunflower seeds or carrot sticks. Some folks even chew straws. 18 LET US HELP! Be part of our supportive, seven-week American Lung Association class, Freedom from Smoking. See page 9 for details. —Continued from page 5 Happy new you!