Written by Mandy Kester, iMonty.com Broaden your perspective by delving into ancient Chinese culture. Not only will you be rewarded with a richness of history that has withstood the test of time, but you will learn the secrets of maintaining a healthy Chinese lifestyle. Learning about another culture is fascinating as well as enlightening as you see ways it can positively affect your life. ... read more
As part of Live Well Winona’s effort to involve the community in its mission to promote health and wellness, we are inviting community members to write or submit articles about each of our health dimensions every month.
If you have written an article relating to one of our health dimensions that you would like to share through our website and newsletter, please email it to us at [email protected] Be sure to include a title, the author, and an optional photo.
Gearing Up Properly for a Day of Cycling
Written by Jason Lim According to the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment, 77.4% of adults in the county lack exercise. There is also a prevalence of heart disease, given that 26.18% of residents have high blood pressure, while 6.89% experience heart troubles. To decrease this number, it is crucial to influence citizens regarding healthy behavior and lifestyles. Since Winona County is ... read more
7 Yoga Poses You Can Do at Your Work Desk to Relieve Stress
By Judy Rukat, DoYouYoga.com While the 60 to 90 minutes you spend on your yoga mat a few days a week certainly helps, it is no match for the chronic stress and tension you place on your body during the rest of the day in your desk job. Sitting at a desk for hours on end places unnecessary strain on the lumbar spine, overstretches the mid to upper back, and shortens the chest and hips—leading ... read more
Health Education is the Backbone of Success
Written by Kieran Winter, Winona State University Student Throughout my educational experiences, I have always been asked basic health related questions by my friends because my family includes a vast variety of medical professionals. As you may have guessed, the apple did not fall far from the tree. I knew I had to be in the medical field because it all came, for the most part, second nature ... read more
Amazing Health Benefits of Running, According to Science
Article from Sports Fitness Advisor Running or jogging are both forms of aerobic exercises and as such present the body with quite a number of amazing health benefits. The difference between jogging and running is basically the intensity and the speed in which they are done. Running is different from jogging in that it requires more effort from the heart, muscles, and lungs. Running ... read more
3 easy ways to boost your energy naturally
Written by Heather Gerdes, Personal Life Coach You know that feeling of waking up after a full night’s sleep soooooo tired and sluggish that the very THOUGHT of getting out of bed makes you want to spend all day in “Club Comforter” and watch endless episodes of your favorite binge TV? Me too! I used to struggle with my energy, just like you. But after some research, education and a little ... read more
A Little Walking Can Lengthen Your Life
Article written by Patrick Greer, Blogger, Fix Your Walk That evening walk that you take daily to clear up your mind or for relaxation after a tiring day may be more helpful than you think. There have been some recent studies that suggest that a little walking can lengthen your life significantly. Although many people still do not consider walking a form of exercise, there is now more than ... read more
Q & A with Elese Osterberg
Written by Kenedy Beebe, WSU Public Health Senior Mental illness is something that affects 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. according to the National Alliance on Mental Health. Mental illness can be debilitating for those living with it so it is important to find healthy coping methods. In recent studies conducted by the Journal of Applied School Psychology and the International Journal of Yoga there ... read more
Love the life you have
Article by Cherie Johnson, Free & Fearless Fitness I wanted to share with you an article on 7 TIPS FOR LIVING A HAPPY LIFE because heck, isn’t that what we’d all love to accomplish?! A few years ago, at a low time in my life, I realized that if I didn’t put my ingrained habits of stress and anxiety behind me, they would probably kill me. Although you couldn’t tell from the outside — I ... read more
Bluff Country Co-op Kitchen Opens
Press release from Bluff Country Co-op, August, 2017 Bluff Country Co-op’s newly expanded kitchen is now open, featuring a salad bar, a hot bar, soups, sandwiches, Winona’s only juice bar, and a Fresh at Five program. “We’re excited to offer such a wide variety of healthy meal options,” said Diane Leutgeb Munson, BCC’s Kitchen Manager. “Whether it is a fresh juice for breakfast, lunch on the ... read more