Myth Mondays With Sharp Best Health

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our lives as we know. During this time of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to nurture our mental and emotional well-being. On this episode, Sharp Best Health sits down with Kim Eisenberg, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, to talk about the impact of the pandemic on mental well-being and to offer tips to help us manage our mental health during these trying times.Additional ResourcesCultivating Joy Series: visit SharpNET and type in "Cultivating Joy Series" into the search bar. Or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpbesthealth/joy-cultivation.cfmWhil: 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.Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique (video) Grounding Exercises (PDF)Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best H

When it comes time to take a vacation, your options may be quite limited during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, taking some time off from work to care for your physical and mental health is one of the best things you can do for yourself, your colleagues and our patients.While you may not have unfettered access to luxurious beaches or big cities, you can still reap some of the biggest benefits of a vacation without ever leaving your house or your town. How? By going on a  Staycation! On today’s podcast, Sharp Best Health hosts Megan and Emily talk about the importance of taking time off and share a wealth of staycation ideas to help you unwind and reboot and enjoy your well-deserved break while still being conscious of health and safety.Additional ResourcesSan Diego County Parks and RecreationStay Healthy During Covid-19Submit 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

Gyms are starting to reopen and we are itching to go back to our familiar workout routines. And as we are doing it, let's not forget about the importance of proper recovery after exercising. Rest and recovery is an essential part of any workout routine and will help us keep our fitness plans on track!SHOW NOTES:(podcast episode): Sleeping Tips for Night-Shift Workers(podcast episode): Can Mindfulness Really Help You Sleep Better? Whil: 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!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

As gyms and fitness centers start to reopen across the country, Sharp Best Health sits down with Mike Rein, clinical physiologist and the supervisor of Sharp Memorial Hospital's Rehabilitation Program and the Cushman Wellness Center at the Sharp Memorial Hospital Outpatient Pavilion, to talk about returning to your fitness routines safe and injury-free. Additional Resources:(podcast episode) Simple Ways to Sneak Exercise into Your Day(podcast episode) How to Make Exercise a Habit That Sticks!Holistic therapies and health screenings at the Cushman Wellness CenterSubmit 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

Physically distancing ourselves from one another plays a crucial role in limiting the spread and effects of COVID-19. Yet, it is equally important to practice good mental and emotional health by staying connected to our friends, family and community during this uncertain time.On this episode, Sharp Best Health team highlights the importance of positive relationships and offers some creative suggestions for connecting with others while staying apart. Additional Resources:Cultivating Joy Series: On-Demand Modules to Boost Resilience and Prevent BurnoutSubmit 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

Sharp Best Health team members discuss useful resources available at Sharp HealthCare to support your physical, emotional, and mental well-being during these times.Wellness resources during COVID-19Submit 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, Sharp Best Health's guest, Kathryn Riggs, Manager of the Sharp Employee Assistance Program (EAP), shares lots of great information about Sharp EAP - a free benefit that offers Sharp team members confidential, voluntary counselling and advice to assist with many challenges that may be impacting you and your families during these unprecedented times:Depression and anxietyFear and isolationStressSubstance use disorderSleeplessnessGriefChild-care and virtual schooling issuesElder-care issuesFinancial challenges (e.g., wage reductions, student loan repayment, debt, investment losses)Family issues (e.g., marriage/partner conflicts, parenting challenges)Workplace concerns (e.g., sudden work-from-home, job stress, co-worker communications)Same-day virtual appointments are available via Zoom Conference Services.To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information about EAP, please call (619) 681-0022 during business hours, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information and the

While staying at home during the pandemic is a crucial part of stopping the spread of the virus, it may disrupt many of our usual routines and make it harder to maintain healthy habits. But even when you're spending most of your time at home, there are still lots of ways you can weave wellness into your daily activities.On today's episode Sharp Best Health is sharing a few essential tips to enhance your health while teleworking to make sure working from home works for you! Additional Resources:Simple stretches to add to your day (SharpNET page)How To Activate Your  Stretch Break Timer (SharpNET page)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, Sharp Best Health's guests -Dr. Jocelin Friedman, a physical therapist at Sharp Memorial Rehabilitation Services, and Chris Pryor – Director of IT at Sharp HealthCare, and a certified group exercise instructor/personal trainer and a member of your Sharp Best Health Committee -  discuss body balance and why balance is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.NOTESDr. Friedman's Balance Test:In a corner of the house, stand on a 3-inch foam cushion or a pillow, feet together with ankle bones touching and eyes closed. Hold for at least 20 seconds.Tai Chi Classes at Sharp Memorial:Every Wednesday, 4-5 pmSharp Allison de Rose Rehabilitation Center East Gym2999 Health Center DriveSan Diego, CA 92123Sharp Rehab's Balance and Vestibular ProgramSharp Rehab's Balance and Vestibular Program provides comprehensive rehabilitative therapy for individuals who have difficulty with balance, equilibrium or complaints of dizziness. Dedicated teams of therapists work together under

This episode was recorded in January 2020.__________________________________________________An average smartphone user, touches her/his phone approximately 211 times a day. Our phone is in our hands from the moment you wake up until you go to bed, with little down time in between. What we may not be realizing is that excessive smart phone usage can be wrecking havoc on our health.On this episode Sharp Best Health team discusses four ways smartphones can have a negative effect on our physical and mental well-being. Additional Resources:Checky App - Phone Habit TrackerMoment App - Less Phone. More Life.Sharp HealthCare Employee Assistance Program: To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information about EAP, please call (619) 681-0022 during business hours, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information and the list of EAP locations, please visit http://sharpnet.sharp.com/eap/ Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more inf

It’s completely normal to experience increased stress during an infectious disease outbreak. it has the potential to increase anxiety, both because of the fear of catching the virus and also because of uncertainty about how the outbreak will affect us socially and economically. On today's episode, Sharp Best Health and guests, holistic wellness experts - Sooze Flery and Sharon Murnane - are offering a few practical steps you can take to improve your wellbeing and keep your stress and anxiety levels under control during these trying times.Guests on the episode:Sooze Flery, M.S., Sharp Memorial Hospital, Emotional Wellness Coach/EFT Practitioner Sharon Murnane, RN, HNB-BC, HTP,  Sharp Memorial Hospital Cushman Wellness Center, Sharp Memorial Outpatient PavilionResources:"Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: The Acclaimed Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases, and Coping" by Robert M. Sapolsky "From Stress to Stillness: Tools for Inner Peace" by Gina Lake "A Mindfulness-Based Stress

Sharp Best Health continues to discuss various nutrition topics in honor of March, National Nutrition Month. This week, we chat about probiotics, live microorganisms (bacteria) which are eaten as supplements and believed to have a beneficial effect on our bodies.If you have always wondered about probiotics, and their perceived benefits and side effects, tune in! 10 Prebiotic Foods to Feed Your Good Gut BacteriaDandelion greensAsparagusBananasApplesOnionsGarlicLeeksJerusalem artichokeChicory RootJicama RootProbiotic Research https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/should-you-take-probioticshttps://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/should-you-take-a-daily-probiotic-supplement-.h16-1592202.htmlhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/prebiotics-probiotics-and-your-health/art-20390058https://nccih.nih.gov/health/probiotics/introduction.htmSafety of Probiotics (Sharp HalthCare)https://sharpnet.sharp.com/pharmacy/upload/probiotics-cis-for-sarc-final-aug-2016.pdf Submit your question for Sharp Best Health o

In honor of March, National Nutrition Month, Sharp Best Health Team is answering listeners questions on several aspects of healthy eating. Tune in to find answers to the following questions:1. Are negative-calorie foods a real thing?2. Should I eat several small meals during the day?3. What are the best snacks before and after working out?3. What the heck is Bulletproof Coffee?Have a question you would like to have answered on the podcast? We love hearing from you! Please email your questions to sharpbesthealth@sharp.com.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 the spirit of March, National Nutrition Month, we are reviewing the types of preservatives that are used in processed foods, sharing a few examples of each, why they are used and their impacts on your health. Tune in!Additional Resources:Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS):https://www.fda.gov/food/food-ingredients-packaging/generally-recognized-safe-grashttps://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/?set=SCOGS 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

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, causing 1 in 4 deaths each year for men and 1 in 5 deaths for women. But it doesn’t affect all women alike, and the warning signs for women aren’t the same in men. On this episode, Sharp Best Health is joined by Sharon Murnane,  an RN at the Cushman Wellness Center at Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion, to arm you with the facts, resources and dispel some myths surrounding symptoms and risk factors surrounding heart disease in women.If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned in this episode, it is important to call your doctor, especially if these are new symptoms or if they have become more frequent or severe.Resources:Learn more about Heart Attack and Stroke Screening at the Cushman Wellness Center at the Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion.Learn more about Holistic Therapies at the Cushman Wellness CenterSubmit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET fo

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and  women in the US, causing 1 in 4 deaths each year.To raise awareness and in honor of February, American Heart Month, Sharp Best Health team is sharing tips for maintaining cardiovascular health throughout your life.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

On today's episode we are joined by Jim Harrel, Manager of Pulmonary and Respiratory Services, Sleep Lab and Pulmonary Rehab at Sharp Memorial Hospital, to talk about sleep health for night-shift employees. Jim offers 10 tips to help night-shift workers keep the odd working hours from hurting their health.Additional Resourceshttps://www.sleepfoundation.org/http://sleepeducation.org/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

Sharp Best Health team offers 4 suggestions to help you bring wellness into your workplace.Tip #1: Include short mindfulness breaks into meetings and/or huddlesWhil: 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!Mindfulness Leader Huddle Guides: Step-by-step Mindfulness Break guides for anyone who would like to incorporate mindfulness breaks into meetings and huddles. Sharp team members can request these guides by emailing sharpbesthealth@sharp.com.Tip #2: Incorporate walking meetings into your work routineTips #3: Stretch breaks every 60-90 minutesSimple stretches to add to your day (SharpNET page)How To Activate Your  Stretch Break Timer (SharpNET page)How To Adjust Your Chair (SharpNET page)Tip #4: Bring your own snacks and lunches.S5Ep4: Meal Prep Like a Rockstar!Quinoa Crunch Salad (MAKES 6 LARGE SALADS):2–3 cups shelled edamame2 cups Simply Nature Organic Quinoa1 cucumber, diced1–

Is counting calories the best way to lose weight? Do calories matter? Are they needed to track nutrition? On this episode of the podcast, Sharp Best Health hosts discuss the the hot-button issue - calories, and the role they play in weight management and healthy eating lifestyle. 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

We're all busy. Between work, school, kids, parents, pets, there's just simply not enough time in the day to get everything done. When you have so many things on your to-do list, it's easy to write off your workout.On today's episode we are joined by Mike Rein, clinical physiologist and the supervisor of Sharp Memorial Hospital's Rehabilitation Program and the Cushman Wellness Center at the Sharp Memorial Hospital Outpatient Pavilion, to talk about simple ways we all can sneak exercise into our day.Resources:The Active&Fit Direct Program: Active&Fit Direct program through Sharp. The Active&Fit Direct program is an affordable gym membership program that gives you access to 10,000+ fitness centers nationwide. You can switch fitness centers to ensure you find the right fit. And it costs only $25 a month (plus a $25 enrollment fee and applicable taxes). Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth to get started!Simple stretches to add to your day (SharpNET page)How To Activate Your  Stretc