COMBATING FATIQUE In today's busy world many factors can contribute to fatique, including stress, lack of sleep, and poor diet. Here are some common causes and suggestions to combat them. LIMIT CAFFEINE..If you have trouble sleeping, limit caffeine intake after lunch. LIMIT ALCOHOL consuming alcohol too close to bedtime can disrupt sleep patterns. Finish your last cocktail several hours before you plan on going to bed. EAT WELL Eating a well-balanced diet is essential for feeling energetic. Food is fuel, STAY HYDRATED The first sign of dehydration is fatigue. Keep hydrated through the day. GET MOVING Taking a quick 5 minute walk around your office, block, or neighborhood can help you feel more alert . If you cannot go for a walk, try doing some leg lifts, stretches or squats. MANAGE STRESS Too much stress can drain your energy. Identify on your stressors, and find ways to eliminate them or to better cope with them.
Source: Borgess Faith Community Nursing
January 2011 letter.
Advocacy at St. John’s
Lending a voice to the voiceless and a hand to those who need our help.
While St. John’s has always been active in the community with such events as the annual Strawberry Fest, summer Fish Fry, Martin Luther King Celebration and Harmony Fest, the monthly themes will give our faith community the opportunity to examine important issues in more depth. The group will sponsor events that provide opportunities for both education and action on the related theme. Regular attendees of all ages will be encouraged to wrestle with difficult questions of justice throughout each month, as the theme is revisited through gallery displays, workshops, speakers, film showings, articles, dinners, and other means of encountering the issues.
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