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It’s #Nutrition Month!

What you eat matters to your health.
Smart, nutritious food choices help you stay nourished and energized.
A “balanced plate” will encourage you to eat many different healthy foods to help develop a healthy eating pattern and maintain your health.
Aim to:
🥗 eat plenty of vegetables and fruits
🥪 choose whole grain foods
🍳 eat protein foods
🧊 make water your drink of choice
Craving a mid-day snack that also fuels your body? Get inspired with these fast, no-cook recipes from Canada’s Food Guide: bit.ly/3mmbPUU
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Sleep is Essential for Health

Join us in celebrating World Sleep Day with a nap or an early bedtime! 😊

 

Sleep is essential for health. Just like eating healthy and exercising, sleep is foundational to one’s physical, mental and social well-being.

 

We all have difficulty falling asleep from time to time. However, if you find you regularly struggle with sleep, consider visiting your family doctor. Book an appointment if you often:

 

💤 struggle to fall asleep

 

💤 struggle to stay asleep

 

💤 fall asleep or feel tired during the day – especially during activities that require your full attention, like driving

 

💤 have difficulty paying attention or concentrating at work, school or home due to lack of quality sleep

 

💤 notice your sleep is impacting your daily performance

 

💤 notice your sleep is impacting your emotions and how you manage your emotions

 

Your doctor will assess your situation and get you the help you need to achieve a more restful sleep.

 

#WorldSleepDay #Sleep #SleepHygiene #Insomnia #SleepWell #SleepDisorders #SleepHealth #Nap

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Spring Ahead

On Sunday, March 12th don’t forget to spring your clocks forward! You may find your body struggle to keep up with the time change — even losing just one hour sleep can have a negative impact on our bodies and minds.
 
Here are a few ways to prepare for a smooth and well-rested transition:
 
💤 Go to bed early tonight — even if it’s just by 15-30 minutes. On Saturday night, increase that extra time by an additional 15-30 minutes. This will help you ease into the time change
 
💤 If you feel sleepy on Sunday, allow yourself to take a short nap in the early afternoon. Avoid taking a nap close to bedtime, which may confuse your sleep patterns
 
💤 Resist the urge to sleep in on Sunday to make up the lost hour
 
Remember: it’s common to feel side effects of time changes. However, if you notice you have regular sleep issues or concerns, talk to your family doctor.
#DaylightSavings #SpringForward #SleepHygiene #HealthySleep #Sleep
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#SelfEsteem 💚

Comparisons, pressure, criticism and negative thoughts can impact the way we feel about ourselves and cause us to have low self-confidence. 💚

 

Self-esteem is generally defined as “an individual’s subjective evaluation of their worth.” It can have an impact on our actions, relationships and physical and mental health.

 

Try to incorporate self-care into your daily routine.

 

What does that look like for you? Here are some ideas:

 

✅ eat nutritious foods that fuel your body

 

✅ exercise regularly – even just 30 minutes walking in the sunshine can do wonders

 

✅ adopt hobbies and activities that bring you joy and comfort

 

✅ do things and spend time with people who make you feel good

 

Remember: small changes and actions can add up quickly.

 

Talk to your family doctor about any mental health concerns you are experiencing. They’ll help you access resources and support your journey.

 

#ABHealth #SelfEsteem #MentalHealth #SelfCare

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Cold & Flu Season

It is still cold and flu season which means we must all continue to be mindful of some simple rules to limit the spread of common sicknesses.
 
Feeling sick? To protect yourself and others, remember these rules of etiquette:
 
👀 Listen to your body and monitor your symptoms. Fever or chills, muscle or body aches, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, fatigue, congestion, nausea or diarrhea can all be signs
🧼 Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly, such as before and after sharing food with others
 
🏡 Stay home if you’re feeling unwell. It will protect your co-workers, friends and family from getting sick
 
💤 Make sleep a priority. Aim to get at least 7-9 hours of sleep each night
 
🥤 Stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids to replenish your body
💙 Respect others’ safety precautions, decisions and comfort levels
 
👨🏾‍⚕️ Call your doctor or 811 if you’re unsure or if your symptoms worsen
 
#SickEtiquette #ColdandFluSeason #PrimaryCare #ABHealth #StayHome
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Eat More Fibre

We asked a PCN dietitian for the simplest thing an individual can do to improve their diet. The answer was … eat more fibre!
 
Fibre can help you feel full for longer, lower blood cholesterol levels and bowel regularity
 
Here are some easy ways to add more fibre into your diet:
 
🍎 adding fruit to your snacks
 
🥕 having more vegetables during meals
 
🥣 adding beans or lentils to soups
🍞 swapping white breads and pastas for whole grains (e.g., whole grain bread, whole grain cereal, whole grain roti).
 
 
Talk to your family physician or Big Country PCN health team member about creating a balanced diet that works for you. http://www.https://bigcountrypcn.com/
 
 
#Fibre #GovernmentofCanada #BigCountryPrimaryCare #Dietitians #Nutrition #HealthyEating #HealthyDiet #ABHealth #CanadaFoodGuide
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February 04 is #WorldCancerDay
 
The theme for the 2023 World Cancer Day is: Close the Care Gap
This World Cancer Day, we recognize the power of working together.
 
We know that every single one of us has the ability to make a difference, large or small, and that together we can make real progress in reducing the global impact of cancer.
 
This year, we call on you, whoever and wherever you are, to play your part in creating a cancer-free world. 
 
This World Cancer Day, what will you do to close the gap in cancer care?
 
 
Getting screened for #cancer regularly is the best way to find it early — before you have any symptoms and when treatment is likely to work best.
 
Did you know, the recommended age for mammogram screenings for average-risk women has been lowered to 45 from 50?
 
Ask your doctor about the right screenings for you.
 
Learn more at www.screeningforlife.ca
 
#WorldCancerDay #CancerMonth #ABHealth #Screenings #ClosetheCareGap
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