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3 Editor’s Note 5 Fighting Flu During COVID-19 8 The Zippy Buffalo 10 Starting the Journey to Wellness 11 Health Directory
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A Wellness Wake-up Call By Susan Lynn, Register editor Your health has rarely been more important. Amidst a pandemic that, at the date I write this article, has killed more than 215,000 Americans, health is at the top of everyone’s mind. It’s quickly become an issue of personal, national and global significance. By staying healthy we can all better weather this health crisis and be able to jump back into our normal routines when circumstances allow. Only cancer and heart disease are on track to kill more Americans this year than COVID-19, a reminder that annual health exams remain important even in these times. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and an estimated 42,000 American women will die from it this year alone. It’s so common a form of cancer, you’d be very hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t know a sister, aunt, or friend who’s been personally impact-
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ed by the disease. And don’t forget men can get it, too. The good news is that early detection and improved treatments continue to save millions of lives. These past 10 months of hyper health awareness — I’ve never washed my hands so much — have reminded me of how precious good health is — physical and mental. Long walks and bike rides on our beautiful trails are not only good exercise, but a balm to the soul. Remember, self-care is not selfish. No one wants to be preached at or talked down to when it comes to their bodies, I get that. But I also know that health matters, and that healthy living can be fun. That’s why our focus here is on the joy that comes from good food, a positive work environment and the recognition that health, like so much of life, is a journey, not a destination.
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FRO M THE D OCTOR Fighting Flu During COVID-19: What You Need to Know By Allen County Regional Hospital medical staff This flu season may look different than any we have had before. The combination of a global pandemic and influenza season happening together may lead to confusion. Particularly challenging for patients and physicians is that COVID-19 and influenza share so many common symptoms.
Shared symptoms: Fever or feeling feverish/chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Sore throat Runny/stuffy nose Muscle pain/body aches Headache Some vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children “The loss of sense of smell or taste is a different sign with COVID-19,” said Dr. Sarah Boyd, Infectious Diseases Physician at Saint Luke’s Health System. “Sometimes you can see vomiting and diarrhea with the flu, especially in kids.” “Influenza has an abrupt onset while COVID-19 is a little, but more gradual, drawn-out process and longer course of illness,” said Dr. Marc Larsen, Director of Operations for Saint Luke’s Health System’s COVID-19 response team.
more people more easily. People can spread COVID-19 up to two days before experiencing symptoms and can remain contagious for at least ten days after symptoms first appear. You can still spread the virus if you are asymptomatic or symptoms have disappeared. “We will likely be testing for both COVID and flu when someone presents with symptoms,” said Dr. Boyd. “Testing is important for both contact tracing with COVID-19 and for treatment options for influenza.” It is crucial to get your flu shot and continue public health measures of wearing masks, social distancing, hand washing, and staying home if you think you may be sick. Everyone six months and older are highly encouraged to get this year’s vaccine. “Ideally, you would want to get your flu shot by the end of October but, it is never too late to get vaccinated,” said Dr. Brian Neely, physician at Allen County Regional Hospital Clinics. “It takes about two weeks to get immunity. You should factor that time in when getting vaccinated.” “The more lackadaisical we get on our masking and social distancing, the more flu is going to be prevalent, and the more COVID-19 will be around,” said Dr. Larsen. Make an appointment to get your flu shot at the Allen County Regional Hospital Clinics in Iola, Humboldt, or Moran.
The CDC says if a person is infected with COVID-19, symptoms can appear between days 2-14, while flu symptoms show up within 1-4 days. It is possible to be infected with both influenza and COVID-19 together. “COVID-19 and influenza are spread mainly from droplets made by people infected. If they are in close contact with others and sneeze, cough, or release droplets when they talk, they can infect others,” said Boyd. “It is when these droplets spread into the air and land on others’ noses or mouths, the virus spreads.” Touching an uncleaned surface or having physical contact with an infected person can also spread the viruses. This is where hand hygiene and cleanliness become an essential factor in staying healthy. The CDC says you’re most contagious with the flu in the initial 3-4 days of illness and can remain contagious up to a week. COVID-19 is considered “superspreading,” infecting Ashlee Taylor, a medical assistant at ACRH’s Iola Clinic, gives a flu shot.
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Stay Active
Take a walk over lunch. Replace your chair with an exercise ball for part of the day. Take the stairs. Do desk exercises (leg planks, foot drills, shoulder raises, etc.).
Pack a Lunch
Keep Your Area Clean
Wash yours hands often. Wipe your desk down every week. Sanitize your mouse and keyboard. Keep some sanitizer at your desk that others can also use.
Take a few minutes each day to pack yourself a lunch instead of eating fast food or vending machine snacks. Bring leftovers or make a quick sandwich.
Take a Break
Maintain Good Posture
Invest in a posture corrector. Make sure your chair has good back support. Adjust your mouse and keyboard for the best efficiency and comfort.
Take a break every 90 minutes. Take a quick walk around the building. Focus on something non-work-related for a few minutes. This helps your ability to concentrate and be more productive.
Stay Hydrated
Everybody likes some tea, coffee, or other flavored drinks. But make sure you’re drinking water, too! Get a reusable water bottle that you can refill throughout the day.
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The Zippy Buffalo Recipe courtesy of Jessica Quinhones of Around the Corner It’s hard enough to eat healthy under normal circumstances—we’re already busy enough with school, work and life. Throw in a pandemic, and thing get even more complicated. That’s where we come in! Around the Corner is the perfect place for fresh soups, salads and wraps, and this recipe is one of our favorites. Tons of veggies, a healthy protein source, and just enough spice to make it perfect for these colder fall days. Enjoy!
Ingredients: Chicken tenders (optional) Can of Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) Swiss cheese Red pepper Onion Black olives Romaine lettuce and/or spinach Frank’s Hot Sauce Coconut oil Olive oil Smoked paprika Onion powder Garlic powder Garlic salt Cumin Salt
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Let’s start with the chicken. (If you’re a vegetarian, this step’s optional.) You can choose your own favorite baked chicken recipe or use this quick and easy recipe for baked chicken tenders. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. While the oven’s heating, take thawed chicken tenders and pat them dry. Place them on a pan, sprinkle with garlic powder and onion powder, then lightly dust with salt. Bake these for 10 minutes, then take them out and flip them over, returning them to the oven for another 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. After they’ve cooled a bit, dice them up and set them aside. Next we are going to make our baked chickpeas. This step can be tackled while the chicken is cooking. Drain a can of chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). Place in a mixing bowl, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon garlic salt, and mix thoroughly. Spread your mixture out on a pan. Your oven is already at the right temperature, so just add this pan in and let it cook for 5- 8 minutes, or until they are a golden brown color. Set them aside. Next let’s make that Zippy Buffalo dressing! Take a 1/2 cup of Frank’s Hot Sauce, 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 cup of hot water. Mix thoroughly.
Now the easy part: chop up your favorite lettuce. Ours at Around the Corner is a spinach and romaine mix. Dice up a red pepper and an onion, open a can of black olives and grate yourself up some Swiss cheese. (You’ll need about a 1/2 cup.) Now let’s put it all together! Start with the lettuce and fill your bowl about halfway. Take 1 cup of your diced chicken and set it on that lettuce, and top that with your 1/2 cup of Swiss cheese. Next add a 1/4 cup of those delicious chickpeas, your red peppers, onion, and black olives. Then drizzle as much of that Zippy Buffalo Sauce as you want and dig in!
TH THIS TRAIL LEADS TO BETTER HEAL TAKE THE HEALTHY KANSAS PLEDGE: GET AT LEAST 30 MINUTES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DAILY. EAT A HEALTHY DIET, INCLUDING YOUR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. AVOID TOBACCO USE.
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I NN ER WORK Starting the journey to wellness by Chelsea Layman-Jackson of JACK’D Wellness When it comes time to change, the first step is often the hardest. When I started making a change in my own life, there was a lot of misdirection about what “healthy” looked like. No one talked about how it felt, or even how to get there. Here are three things I wish I would have known when I started making a healthy lifestyle change. First, everyone has to start somewhere. The key word here is start, and then build on that momentum. You have to take action if you want to make a change for your health. Everyone’s journey will look different, so stop comparing yourself or your journey. Second, consistency is the “magic trick.” Be consistent with moving your body, fueling your body with nutrients, taking care of your mental health, hydrating and resting your body. Developing a routine will take time, trial and error, as well
as grace. You will have things come up, but that’s where the grace part comes in. My third suggestion is often the hardest of all to grasp, but here it goes: it’s not selfish to make your health a priority. If I am exhausting myself, skipping meals, and never take time for me, I can’t be the best version of myself for my loved ones. When I feel confident, refreshed, organized, and energized, it’s amazing what kind of attitude and love I can bring to the day! If you are having a hard time or feel like you have tried it all, ask for help! There is no shame in reaching out for support in your journey. This is why we have created a support group alongside our JACK’D Wellness Virtual Training. Clients share highs and lows and encourage each other to stay consistent. We are in this together!
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