Myth Mondays With Sharp Best Health

In the last few years, carbohydrates have replaced fat as the villain in our diet culture.When you hear the word carbohydrates what comes to mind? Do you envision a bakery brimming with confectionary treats, such as pastries, doughnuts, and cupcakes?How about a large bowl of spaghetti with traditional tomato sauce and a large piece of buttered Italian bread? The point is that many different types of food contain carbohydrates, but some are much healthier for us than others.On today's episode of the podcast, Sharp Best Health discusses various types of carbohydrates and their importance on our diet and our health. Additional Resources:Harvard T.H. Chang: Healthy Eating Plate(Blog) Sugars and Sweeteners 101(podcast) Let's Talk the Keto Diet(podcast) No Food For ThoughtSubmit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Zoom (and other videoconferencing) fatigue was recognized early in the remote learning efforts of 2020. It is real. On today's episode, Sharp Best Health discusses the causes of Zoom fatigue, symptoms, and what we can do to help us manage it.Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

When facing stressful and traumatic situations when working in healthcare, it can be hard to stop and think about self-care. Yet, self-care is critical for  protecting our mental health and well-being. It is important to consider your needs and to make them a priority. Consider the direction to apply your own oxygen mask first when on an airplane . . . before we can help anyone else, we must first help ourselves.On this episode the podcast, the Sharp Best Health team offers self-care strategies for building resilience and reducing the risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. ADDIITONAL RESOURCESWhil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare  to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address!Joy Cultivation Series: The Cultivating Joy Series is a collection of  6 on-demand modules designed to equip you with the tools that you will need to withstand life's difficulties, prevent burnout and grow your sense of joy. The modules foc

On this episode, Sharp Best Health sits down with Anjuli DeWalkar, Senior Strategic Account Manager at WW, to talk all things WW (former Weight Watchers). WW has been named best weight loss plan in U.S. News & World Reports’ annual Best Diets assessment and today we will learn how WW works, how it gets results, how it’s changed over the years, what new features are available and how Sharp employees can take advantage of WW membership through Sharp's special pricing.Additional Resources:Learn more about WW and join today here. Join by February 28 and receive a free Unstoppable Kit full of helpful gifts to help you get started and stay on track! Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

After all the hardships of 2020, many traditional New Year’s resolutions will look a bit different this year.  On today's episode  of the podcast, Sharp Best Health team are talking about scrapping traditional resolutions  for 2021,  putting less pressure on ourselves, and instead focusing on kindness, self-compassion, and gratitude.Additional ResourcesJoy Cultivation Series: The Cultivating Joy Series is a collection of  6 on-demand modules designed to equip you with the tools that you will need to withstand life's difficulties, prevent burnout and grow your sense of joy. The modules focus on the six building blocks of resilience: purpose, self-compassion, positive relationships, self-care, gratitude and mindfulness. Choose the modules that are of interest to you and begin the journey of boosting your resilience and cultivating your joy.  Learn more by visiting SharpNET and  typing Joy Cultivation Series into the "Search" bar. Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea h

Holidays season is supposed to be for family gatherings, festive parties, beloved traditions and coming together with those we love. But with the Covid-19 still disrupting our lives, how do we keep the holiday spirit alive while navigating these challenging times?On today’s episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health, I am joined by Lindsay Kramer, a Lead Therapy Services at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, to talk about ideas for being merry and bright — while also being safe and healthy.Additional Resources:Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital Inpatient Access Services: 858-836-8434 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital Intensive Outpatient Services:  858-836-8309Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

With the holidays soon approaching, many of us are looking forward to getting into the spirit even though this year, the holidays will look different for many of us.  Typically, the holiday season can bring on stressors.  While we may not be able to avoid all holiday stresses, we can have tools in place to help us cope better. Some great tools for both preventing and managing stress include self-care, exercise, deep breathing, spending time outside, and therapy. Another one of our favorites is aromatherapy and we wanted to share some of our favorite ways to incorporate it into our stress-management routine. This year, Sharp Best Health team reached out to Lisa Goodman,  the Integrative Care Coordinator at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, to talk about how aromatherapy can help you de-stress for the holidays.BONUS!Please complete this short Quiz on this episode for a chance to receive a free aromatherapy inhalers (all pre-made with lavender and frankincense). https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AromatherapyPodcastQuiz Add

The holiday season is just around the corner, which means the season of giving. And this holiday season you can give back to the San Diego community by simply moving more! On this bonus podcast episode, Sharp Best Health shares more information about The Move for Good Holiday Meal Donation Challenge that converts challenge participants' workouts into meal donations to support San Diego families in needs.Join the challenge and turn every walk, every run, every workout into a gift.Join the challenge by visiting Sharp Best Health on SharpNETCheck out Move for Good FAQsLearn more about hunger in San Diego county and the San Diego Food Bank Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Taking time to appreciate what—and who—we have in our lives has many benefits. In this episode, Sharp Best Health team suggest simple tips for growing feelings of gratitude.How to make your own gratitude jarA 52-week gratitude journalSharp Best Health's Cultivating Joy ProjectSubmit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Thanksgiving is fast approaching! The day we give thanks for family and friends, health and food! On this episode Sharp Best Health hosts discuss how you can feel satisfied, but not stuffed with a few simple swaps that will lighten up the dishes at your table, without sacrificing flavor! Tune in!Additional Resources:MyFitnessPal InfographicSkinny  Cranberry Turkey Breast (Sharp Best Health recipe)Healthier Sides (Sharp Best Health blog post)Whole Grain  Cranberry Apple Stuffing (Sharp Best Health recipe)Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Signing up for benefits through open enrollment can be a little overwhelming! In this episode of The Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health, we are joined by Michael Janniere,  Director of  Benefits at Sharp HealthCare, to discuss open enrollment options for employees and some of the new benefit offerings.Additional Resources:Open Enrollment Hotline: 858-499-4336Virtual Benefits Fair Microsite (recordings from the fair are available through 12.31.2020)Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Introducing a new creative outlet into your daily routine is more important to your health than you might think. Not only can creativity help you find deeper meaning in your life, it can also have vast positive impacts on your emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing. Additional Resources:·       Mindfulness coloring book·       Daily Positivity journal·       Journal prompts ·       40 Creative Things to Do Right NowSubmit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Months of self-isolating and quarantining affected us in more ways than we realize. Between working from home, school cancellations, stress and a massive change in routine, many of us are reaching for more comfort foods to cope, while saying goodbye to our regular healthy eating habits.On today’s episode Sharp Best Health is joined by Sarah Steel, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Sharp HealthCare, to talk about re-igniting your healthy eating habits after months of potentially neglecting your nutrition.Additional Resources:EWG's 2020 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce (Dirty Dozen)Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCarePlanSimple: Meal and Life Planning Resource for Working MomsIG for Angie Neison, MD @flavors4wellnessmd(podcast episode) The Taste of Culinary Medicine(podcast episode) The 80:20 Rule. What Is It and How to Apply It?Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp B

Preventing a cold or the flu is always a health challenge each fall. But with coronavirus (COVID-19) still lingering, it's even more important than ever to keep our immune system strong.On this episode, Sharp Best Health and guest Sharon Murnane, an RN at the Cushman Wellness Center at Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion, discuss what we can do to protect ourselves during the season change and share a few tips for maintaining  a healthy immune system.Additional Resources:Sharp's flu vaccination programContact eohd@sharp.com if you have any questions about Sharp's flu program. Learn more about Holistic Therapies at the Cushman Wellness Center at the Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion.Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

You've likely heard a lot about the ketogenic diet lately.  And if you've been wondering about the Keto diet, how it works, and whether it's really worth your time, and discomfort in letting go of your favorite foods, tune in to this week's episode!Take this episode's quiz and win a prize! (Sharp employees only)Additional ResourcesDiet Review: Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/) Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

The 7-minute workout composed of aerobic and resistance exercises is becoming a very popular workout. It targets those of us with time constrains and low motivation to commit to lengthy and extensive workout programs. Curious to learn more? Then tune in to this week's episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health!Learn more here: https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/a-z/seven-minute-workout Workout Structure 12 Different Exercises 30 Seconds Active; 10 Seconds Rest No warm up or cool down; both are recommended7 Minute Workout ExercisesJumping Jacks Wall Sit Push Ups Crunches Step Up Basic Squats Tricep Dips Static Plank High Knees Lunges Push Up + Rotations Side Plank (repeat an interval on each side)Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Heat-related illnesses affect people of all ages and can come on suddenly. Heat exhaustion, heat rash, heat cramps, heat stroke - all occur when your body cannot cool itself adequately. But each is slightly different. On today's episode Sharp Best Health is exploring the symptoms of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses, how to treat them, and tips for staying safe during heatwaves. Tune in!Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Summer is in full swing, and this is usually the time of year that campers are out in full force - all enjoying what nature and summer have to offer.But 2020 is unlike any other year in our lifetimes. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, it seems like every travel-related decision is a calculus of risk -- be it going to a restaurant or buying a plane ticket. And camping is no exception.On this episode Sharp Best Health is offering some insights into how the pandemic is affecting camping and helpful tips on what you need to know before you go on your camping trip. Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

In this episode of Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health we discuss how you can use mindfulness to help quiet the mind and fall asleep faster. Find more information on mindfulness as well as great mindfulness resources, including Whil (digital mindfulness and yoga platform) by visiting sharpnet/sharpbesthealth.Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Keep your summer BBQ safe and healthy with simple tips from Sharp Best Health!BBQ Grilling Temperatures:https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/grilling/meat-cooking-temperaturesSubmit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com