12 min
Exploring ourselves and our planet through our senses Be Well and Be Green
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- Health & Fitness
Episode 3: In this episode, the host, Angie Gust, continues discussing John Travis’s 12 dimensions of wellness as a way to touch on all aspects of personal health and wellness. This episode focuses on sensing and how caring for and working to improve our senses will enhance our overall wellness. She also discusses climate change and highlights the upcoming Climate Action Summit, organized by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, September 23, 2019. He is asking global leaders for specific doable plans to enhance their nationally determined contributions by 2020. Several personal actions are suggested so that everyone can be part of the solution.
References
Al-Ayash, A, Kane, R, Smith, D, Green-Armytage, P.The influence of color on student emotion, heart rate, and performance in learning environments. Color Research & Application, 2015; 41(2).
Berk, L and Tan, S. The Laughter-immune connection. American Association of Therapeutic Humor, 1996. http://www.hospitalclown.com/archives/vol-02/vol-2-1and2/vol2-2berk.PDF
Coles, S. Mottainai vs methane:The case for textile recycling. ReNew Magazine, 2016; 136:34-37. https://textilebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ReNew-magazine-textile-recycling-article-2016.pdf
Denworth, L. 2019. Children change their parents’ minds about climate change. Scientific American.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/children-change-their-parents-minds-about-climate-change/
Hadhazy, A. Why Does the Sound of Water Help You Sleep? Live Science. 2016 https://www.livescience.com/53403-why-sound-of-water-helps-you-sleep.html
Light KC, Grewen KM, Amico JA, Boccia M, Brownley KA, Johns JM. Deficits in plasma oxytocin responses and increased negative affect, stress, and blood pressure in mothers with cocaine exposure during pregnancy. Addict Behav. 2004;29(8):1541–1564. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2004.02.062
Lundberg, T. Long-term results of vibratory stimulation as a pain relieving measure for chronic pain. Pain 1984, 20: 13-23.
Rajendra K. Pachauri et al., Climate Change 2014: Synthesis Report. Contribution to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Cambridge University Press, Topics 1 and 2 (November 2, 2014): 40-62. https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/05/SYR_AR5_FINAL_full_wcover.pdf
Safi, M. India plans nearly 60% of electricity capacity from non-fossil fuels by 2027. The Guardian, December 22, 2016. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/21/india-renewable-energy-paris-climate-summit-target
Tercek, M. The Climate challenge unites us. Nature Conservancy 2018 https://www.nature.org/en-us/explore/magazine/magazine-articles/the-climate-challenge-unites-us
The Economic Times. India to achieve 175 GW renewable energy ahead of 2022 deadline. February 23, 2018. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/india-to-achieve-175-gw-renewable-energy-ahead-of-2022-deadline/articleshow/63046393.cms
Travis, J and Ryan, R. The Wellness Workbook, 3rd ed: How to Achieve Enduring Health and Vitality. 2004, Ten Speed Press, New York.
Episode 3: In this episode, the host, Angie Gust, continues discussing John Travis’s 12 dimensions of wellness as a way to touch on all aspects of personal health and wellness. This episode focuses on sensing and how caring for and working to improve our senses will enhance our overall wellness. She also discusses climate change and highlights the upcoming Climate Action Summit, organized by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, September 23, 2019. He is asking global leaders for specific doable plans to enhance their nationally determined contributions by 2020. Several personal actions are suggested so that everyone can be part of the solution.
References
Al-Ayash, A, Kane, R, Smith, D, Green-Armytage, P.The influence of color on student emotion, heart rate, and performance in learning environments. Color Research & Application, 2015; 41(2).
Berk, L and Tan, S. The Laughter-immune connection. American Association of Therapeutic Humor, 1996. http://www.hospitalclown.com/archives/vol-02/vol-2-1and2/vol2-2berk.PDF
Coles, S. Mottainai vs methane:The case for textile recycling. ReNew Magazine, 2016; 136:34-37. https://textilebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ReNew-magazine-textile-recycling-article-2016.pdf
Denworth, L. 2019. Children change their parents’ minds about climate change. Scientific American.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/children-change-their-parents-minds-about-climate-change/
Hadhazy, A. Why Does the Sound of Water Help You Sleep? Live Science. 2016 https://www.livescience.com/53403-why-sound-of-water-helps-you-sleep.html
Light KC, Grewen KM, Amico JA, Boccia M, Brownley KA, Johns JM. Deficits in plasma oxytocin responses and increased negative affect, stress, and blood pressure in mothers with cocaine exposure during pregnancy. Addict Behav. 2004;29(8):1541–1564. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2004.02.062
Lundberg, T. Long-term results of vibratory stimulation as a pain relieving measure for chronic pain. Pain 1984, 20: 13-23.
Rajendra K. Pachauri et al., Climate Change 2014: Synthesis Report. Contribution to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Cambridge University Press, Topics 1 and 2 (November 2, 2014): 40-62. https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/05/SYR_AR5_FINAL_full_wcover.pdf
Safi, M. India plans nearly 60% of electricity capacity from non-fossil fuels by 2027. The Guardian, December 22, 2016. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/21/india-renewable-energy-paris-climate-summit-target
Tercek, M. The Climate challenge unites us. Nature Conservancy 2018 https://www.nature.org/en-us/explore/magazine/magazine-articles/the-climate-challenge-unites-us
The Economic Times. India to achieve 175 GW renewable energy ahead of 2022 deadline. February 23, 2018. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/india-to-achieve-175-gw-renewable-energy-ahead-of-2022-deadline/articleshow/63046393.cms
Travis, J and Ryan, R. The Wellness Workbook, 3rd ed: How to Achieve Enduring Health and Vitality. 2004, Ten Speed Press, New York.
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