Hello from MES’s new Health & Wellness Director! It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about the holidays, although I do hope you all had a happy holiday season! I’m talking about those darn resolutions. Mid to late December most folks have at least 1 or 2 things in mind that they’d like to tackle in the new year. Or maybe, now that you’ve been writing 2018 for a couple of weeks, you’re thinking its time to make some additional changes. Pretty often those changes include something health & fitness related. For those of you with Epilepsy, I’m encouraging you to include fitness into your resolutions this year, and here’s why…
Take a Cue From Research
Research tells us several things: 1) People with epilepsy tend to shy away from exercise, making them more likely to develop additional health conditions ranging from obesity & heart disease, to type 2 diabetes & certain cancers. 2) Regular exercise, even as little as walking 2 times a week, provides health benefits, including a reduction of seizures. It’s worth talking to your doctor about exercise & what amount would be safe for you at your next visit, though I bet it’s been discussed before. ?
Ok, Let’s Do This
Once you’ve been cleared to exercise by your doctor, you’re probably thinking, “Ok, what now?” That’s where I come in. If you’re not able leave your home to workout, or maybe your schedule is too hectic to get to a gym, no worries! I’m 
going to be posting workouts to this page regularly. Workouts you’ll be able to do at home with little or no equipment. Other things you can do: walk around the outside of your home a few times or even around the block, go for a bike ride with a friend, take the stairs a few times. Just be sure you are safe- if you start feeling unwell, stop. If you feel a seizure coming on, stop & take precautions. Make sure you have a phone handy at all times. Exercise with a friend the first few times until you know how your body will react. Bottom line, do what feels right for you! And stay tuned… your first in-home workout will be posted soon!
going to be posting workouts to this page regularly. Workouts you’ll be able to do at home with little or no equipment. Other things you can do: walk around the outside of your home a few times or even around the block, go for a bike ride with a friend, take the stairs a few times. Just be sure you are safe- if you start feeling unwell, stop. If you feel a seizure coming on, stop & take precautions. Make sure you have a phone handy at all times. Exercise with a friend the first few times until you know how your body will react. Bottom line, do what feels right for you! And stay tuned… your first in-home workout will be posted soon!In Health,
~Jodi
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Jodi Suglio, MS, CF-L1Health & Wellness Director
My Epilepsy Story (MES)
If you have health & wellness related questions, feel free to call me at (615) 822-4224 or email me at [email protected]
