BU Wellness Committee
Tip of the Month
- Wash hands frequently and use hand sanitizers after leaving public buildings. (Hand sanitizers are located at the entrances/exits of several buildings on campus.)
- Keep your hands off your face; of course unless eating, bathing, etc. Viruses are frequently transported via your hands touching contaminated surfaces then your face.
- Gargle twice a day with warm salt water. Gargling prevents the proliferation of the virus.
- Clean your nostrils with warm salt water once a day. Simply dip a cotton tipped swab into warm salt water and wipe inside of nostril. This will help decrease the viral population in your nose.
- Boost your immunity with foods rich in Vitamin C (a glass of orange juice in the morning, an orange for a snack).
Tips to avoiding the flu:
Words of Wisdom
from Highmark Blue Shield
Upcoming events:
- 10,000 Step Challenge is going strong, keep up the good work!
- Walking Wednesdays: Join us each Wednesday in front of Waller for 30 minutes of cardio and conversation.
- Thanks to all who entered our logo contest!
More information on upcoming events will be e-mailed to everyone.
Walking Wednesdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
We will take a walk at lunch every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The walks will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the front entrance to Waller and will simply be a walk around campus led by Wellness Committee members and 10,000 Steps participants. These walks are informal and on a come as you can basis.
Not convinced that a lunchtime walk will help? According to an article in the July/August 2009 issue of Health magazine, it's possible to lose a significant amount of weight by adding a lunchtime walk. One 40-year-old administrative assistant lost 53 pounds by adding a lunchtime walk. She describes her "no-diet" solution this way:
"I started walking during my lunch hour. By exercising during my workday, I didn't give myself the chance to go home, get comfortable, and then blow off the gym. All I had to do was change my clothes, grab my iPod and go! Another bonus: The last thing I wanted after walking was a fatty lunch, so I started grabbing Lean Pockets instead. After 10 months of pounding the pavement, I dropped 53 pounds. I vary my route now to keep things interesting. But I still walk by myself, every day, rain or shine."
Mission:
The Bloomsburg University Wellness Committee promotes optimal health and well-being through education and programs supporting healthy lifestyle choices.