Print Vista Community Clinic has been giving out fresh and boxed food to support the health of patients and community members in need through food distributions for more than a decade. Since the onset of the pandemic, food distribution has increased and is offered up to four times a week, based on need, thanks to a number of local groups and nonprofits ranging from Feeding San Diego, Poder Popular and Coastal along with grants to the clinic. Diapers are also currently available, in various sizes. Parents and guardians of babies and young children can request a box of diapers when they call to schedule their food pick-up. To make an appointment, call (760) 631-5000 ext. 7014.
With the new year comes new year s resolutions to do better: for our health, our headspace, and our well-being in general. While big behavioral changes and long-term goals may be challenging to implement, doing small things that take only a few minutes out of your day can help you feel better
instantly, and can reinforce the development of good habits in the long run. Here are 23 pro tips on how to feel better right now.
Stop for a moment and. do nothing Do nothing I mean nothing, says health, fitness, and nutrition expert Joey Thurman. Turn off all of your devices, phone, TV, and anything that can distract you. Now, close your eyes and simply focus on your breath, how your body feels, are you happy, are you sad? Open up your eyes after a few minutes. Guess what? You just mediated, reduced stress, and helped your mindset.
Netflix and really chill with the calming new series from the uber-popular meditation app, Headspace, now streaming on a Netflix account near you.
Headspace Guide to Meditationis narrated by Headspace co-founder and former Buddhist monk Andy Puddicombe, taking viewers on a journey of tranquility that we all need right now. In addition to guided meditations, the show gracefully instructs on the science behind and benefits of meditation complete with placid animations and quiet music throughout. Each of the eight 20-minute episodes zooms in on a different meditation technique say, anchoring on your breath, or noting and is geared to help us all “be more present and less distracted in our daily lives.” (We’ll take a double dose of that.)