1. Article I read this week…
I read an article this week highlighting the importance of sunlight for our health. We know it helps regulate our circadian rhythm, triggers the production of vitamin D, and affects our mood, but this article, titled The Surprising Link Between Sunlight and Blood Sugar, discusses even more benefits of exposure to natural light, including its effect on blood sugar, diabetes, and metabolism. Basically, exposure to more sunlight reduces your risk of diabetes, enhances mood, improves sleep, and leads to “overall lower risk of dying and disease.” These are all findings that are NO surprise to me and should not be to you either, but in a time when the sun has gotten a bad rap for so long, we need to hear it. So… GET OUTSIDE! And with it being dark when many leave for work and likely dark when you come home from work, try to get time near windows and get out for a walk during lunch. You can read this article by clicking here. I hesitated posting this because the info is so basic and not surprising AT ALL, but figured this simple reminder is worth it. And speaking of sunlight… see the pic below of one of the sunrises I was fortunate to see this week…
2. Wellness tip…
Believe it or not, 2027 is only 49 DAYS AWAY! Start thinking about your goals… your New Year resolutions… NOW! Join the gym NOW… hire the personal trainer NOW… start eating better NOW… write down your goals NOW… get what you need to make those goals achievable NOW. Waiting until Dec. 31st is futile. You will be MUCH MORE successful in 2027 if you begin the process right now. You can hit the ground running in the new year if you have what you need, have worked out the kinks, have already established better habits, and have experienced some success. So, START NOW preparing for 2027, so you can make this next year your best yet! Set aside a day or time to sit down and write out very specific goals you want to achieve in 2027… and do not wait until January 1st to get started.
3. Toys for Tots…
We have kicked off our 29th Toys for Tots drive. The official dates for our drive are December 7-11, but we are accepting toys at our office any time from now until Dec. 11th. Join us in helping others this holiday season. We have always had incredible success with this toy drive, as our patients and community have been extremely generous. See the flyer below for all the details. New patients receive their first day services in our office at NO CHARGE with the donation of a toy. And all those donating go into a drawing for special prizes, where one special winner will receive an entire year of free care in our office! Thanks in advance for helping us help others!
