by Shelley Angell | Oct 25, 2021 | Health Message, Health Message, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Physical Wellness, Self Care
Diaphragmatic breathing, sometimes called abdominal or belly breathing, is a deep breathing technique that engages your diaphragm, which is the large, dome-shaped muscle that runs horizontally across your abdomen, under your ribcage.
Belly breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body. This is because when you breathe deeply, it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax. The brain then sends this message to your body. Those things that happen when you are stressed, such as increased heart rate, fast breathing, and high blood pressure, all decrease as you breathe deeply to relax.
Belly breathing is easy to do and very relaxing. Try this basic exercise anytime you need to relax or relieve stress.
- Sit or lie flat in a comfortable position.
- Put one hand on your belly just below your ribs and the other hand on your chest.
- Take a deep breath in through your nose, and let your belly push your hand out. Your chest should not move.
- Breathe out through pursed lips as if you were whistling. Feel the hand on your belly go in and use it to push all the air out.
- Do this breathing 3 to 10 times. Take your time with each breath.
- Notice how you feel at the end of the exercise.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emres/longhourstraining/relax.html
https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2255
by Kim Runge | Oct 14, 2020 | Calendar, Covid19, Healthy Living, News & Info, Physical Wellness, Self Care
FLU SHOT CLINIC ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
St. Timothy Lutheran, in conjunction with Walgreens, will be hosting a flu shot clinic Sunday, Oct. 18 from 8a-12p
While walk-ins are welcome, scheduling an appointment is appreciated. You can schedule your appointment now by going to the St. Timothy’s Event page and clicking on the SignUp Genius link.
Whether you are scheduling an appointment or plan to just walk-in on the day of the clinic, please print out the following forms, fill them out and bring them with you to the clinic to shorten the process.
Flu Shot Clinic Required Forms
Please also bring your insurance card and wear a face mask.
If you have questions please contact Kim Runge at krunge@sttimothylutheran.com.
by Kim Runge | Sep 30, 2020 | Covid19, Healthy Living, Physical Wellness, Self Care
Please join us this evening for a Immunization Webinar 7:00 p.m.
Kaviya Murali, one of our former NIU interns will be hosting a webinar on Wed., Sept 30 at 7p. addressing information about the flu vaccine as well as other immunizations and why they are important. The Webinar Zoom link information is below. We encourage you to try to attend this informative webinar.
If you have questions about logging into the Webinar, please contact Beth Squires at esquires@niu.edu
ZOOM WEBINAR SIGN IN INFORMATION
Topic: Immunization Webinar
Time: Sep 30, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://niu-edu.zoom.us/j/94600644086?pwd=UkxOdmpWajhMZEVYNys3a1NOMFh2dz09
Meeting ID: 946 0064 4086
Passcode: 289417
by Kim Runge | Sep 27, 2020 | Covid19, Healthy Living, Physical Wellness, Self Care
St. Timothy Lutheran, in conjunction with Walgreens, will be hosting a flu shot clinic Sunday, Oct. 18 from 8a-12p
While walk-ins are welcome, scheduling an appointment is appreciated. You can schedule your appointment now by going to the St. Timothy’s Event page and clicking on the SignUp Genius link.
Whether you are scheduling an appointment or plan to just walk-in on the day of the clinic, please print out the following forms, fill them out and bring them with you to the clinic.
Flu Shot Clinic Required Forms
Please also bring your insurance card and wear a face mask.
If you have questions please contact Kim Runge at krunge@sttimothylutheran.com.
by Kim Runge | Sep 23, 2020 | Covid19, Healthy Living, Physical Wellness, Self Care
Immunization Webinar – Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Kaviya Murali, one of our former NIU interns will be hosting a webinar on Wed., Sept 30 at 7p. addressing information about the flu vaccine as well as other immunizations and why they are important. The Webinar Zoom link information is below. We encourage you to try to attend this informative webinar.
If you have questions about logging into the Webinar, please contact Beth Squires at esquires@niu.edu
ZOOM WEBINAR SIGN IN INFORMATION
Topic: Immunization Webinar
Time: Sep 30, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://niu-edu.zoom.us/j/94600644086?pwd=UkxOdmpWajhMZEVYNys3a1NOMFh2dz09
Meeting ID: 946 0064 4086
Passcode: 289417
by Kim Runge | Sep 3, 2020 | Covid19, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Self Care
As we continue to survive in this world-wide pandemic, we have been innovative in changing our daily lives to fit the recommended protocols for safety and health. How has this affected you emotionally? How has this affected those you love? How do you continue to cope with this ongoing challenge? Who can you talk to?
In the link provided below you will find signs and symptoms to help you recognize increased stress and resources for simple at-home strategies of self-care and support for your loved ones. Please reach out to one of our pastors, our faith community nurse or other professionals if you need assistance.
We are here to help!
Peace and Blessings,
Kim Runge RN
Faith Community Nurse
To learn more about mental health and COVID, click below and you will be transferred to resources and articles on the Mental Health First Aid website. Once there, if you choose you can subscribe to the site.
