Episode 505: National Wellness Month

[00:00:00] [SPEAKER_00]: I recently got an email from my masseuse reminding me that August is National Wellness Month.

[00:00:08] [SPEAKER_00]: Going to a spa is just one way you can observe this month.

[00:00:16] [SPEAKER_00]: You can also go to wellnessmonth.com, but I will suggest just a few other things that you can do to celebrate National Wellness Month.

[00:00:32] [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to Dreas Point of View. I am your hostess, Drea.

[00:00:36] [SPEAKER_00]: And in 10 minutes or less, I would like to give you my perspective on what I feel passionate about.

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[00:00:55] [SPEAKER_00]: According to wellsquad.com, you can create a healthy life and work balance.

[00:01:01] [SPEAKER_00]: I know so many don't have that.

[00:01:07] [SPEAKER_00]: They take their work home with them and they have a very bad balance of that's social life.

[00:01:21] [SPEAKER_00]: And social life is just really affects their work life.

[00:01:28] [SPEAKER_00]: You can get some hobbies.

[00:01:30] [SPEAKER_00]: There are many things you can do that don't even cost much.

[00:01:35] [SPEAKER_00]: You can color, there are plenty of adult coloring books.

[00:01:39] [SPEAKER_00]: You can start a podcast.

[00:01:42] [SPEAKER_00]: You try a new workout routine.

[00:01:45] [SPEAKER_00]: There are plenty of meetup groups that offer free classes or even find a video on YouTube and learn something new.

[00:01:54] [SPEAKER_00]: Work on getting a better sleep schedule.

[00:01:58] [SPEAKER_00]: It's suggested that adults get seven hours of sleep.

[00:02:03] [SPEAKER_00]: So try to go to bed at the same time. Now, that's what I have a problem with.

[00:02:07] [SPEAKER_00]: I haven't been able to do that since elementary school.

[00:02:10] [SPEAKER_00]: Not even high school.

[00:02:11] [SPEAKER_00]: I was forced to go to bed at a certain time for elementary school.

[00:02:14] [SPEAKER_00]: High school, I stayed around that hour, but that's hard for me to do as an adult.

[00:02:22] [SPEAKER_00]: Eat more fruits and vegetables.

[00:02:25] [SPEAKER_00]: I know so many who don't like either of these, especially fruits.

[00:02:28] [SPEAKER_00]: I'm not too picky on fruits.

[00:02:30] [SPEAKER_00]: Fortunately, I was brought up on both of them and I still like them both, especially fruits.

[00:02:35] [SPEAKER_00]: I'm not too picky on that.

[00:02:39] [SPEAKER_00]: Another thing we can do to keep well is go on daily walks.

[00:02:44] [SPEAKER_00]: It doesn't have to be for a long time.

[00:02:46] [SPEAKER_00]: I could just be around the block.

[00:02:49] [SPEAKER_00]: I'm lucky that I live in a walkable neighborhood.

[00:02:51] [SPEAKER_00]: So that's not a hard one for me to do.

[00:02:53] [SPEAKER_00]: There's a rule of thumb.

[00:02:53] If you want to go out,

[00:02:53] you have to have a good relationship with your husband.

[00:02:54] [SPEAKER_00]: Get a skin care routine.

[00:02:58] [SPEAKER_00]: I notice the older I get, the more I have to do with my skin.

[00:03:03] [SPEAKER_00]: I have to pay attention to it now.

[00:03:05] [SPEAKER_00]: Because I have dry skin and it's a part of self care.

[00:03:10] [SPEAKER_00]: So consider getting a facial every now and then.

[00:03:14] [SPEAKER_00]: Men too.

[00:03:17] [SPEAKER_00]: Drinking more water never hurts.

[00:03:19] [SPEAKER_00]: It's recommended that 3.7 liters is good for men while 2.7 is good for women.

[00:03:27] [SPEAKER_00]: Water helps with clear skin and staying hydrated.

[00:03:31] [SPEAKER_00]: I have an upcoming episode talking about drinking hot water.

[00:03:35] [SPEAKER_00]: I'm going to talk about the best way to get a facial.

[00:03:36] [SPEAKER_00]: Whatever you do for a self care, be sure to post it on the socials.

[00:03:39] [SPEAKER_00]: With the hashtag wellness month.

[00:03:43] [SPEAKER_00]: What are your plans for wellness month?

[00:03:46] [SPEAKER_00]: Leave your comments at Drayas point of view.

[00:03:49] [SPEAKER_00]: At yahoo.com.

[00:03:53] [SPEAKER_00]: Have a bit of good news for you today.

[00:03:57] [SPEAKER_00]: I'm going to talk about my first day of work.

[00:03:59] [SPEAKER_00]: It's from board certified pediatrician doctor.

[00:04:05] [SPEAKER_00]: She's launching a virtual clinic for kids with autism.

[00:04:11] [SPEAKER_00]: She has over 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages.

[00:04:14] [SPEAKER_00]: As well as those on the autism spectrum.

[00:04:18] [SPEAKER_00]: She states as a result of my experience,

[00:04:21] [SPEAKER_00]: I am better able to differentiate between neuro typical and neuro atypical behaviors.

[00:04:26] [SPEAKER_00]: She has been working with me for over 10 years.

[00:04:26] [SPEAKER_00]: And can also help identify if there are other factors at play such as ADHD,

[00:04:32] [SPEAKER_00]: depression, anxiety, OCD, intellectual delays or other medical conditions.

[00:04:39] [SPEAKER_00]: She's based in Oklahoma.

[00:04:41] [SPEAKER_00]: Her virtual clinic glow pediatrics is now open for consultations.

[00:04:45] [SPEAKER_00]: She will be seeing patients in Oklahoma, Maryland and Georgia within a week.

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[00:05:00] [SPEAKER_00]: As always, I thank you for listening.

[00:05:03] [SPEAKER_00]: This has been Drayas Point of View.