The Health Pod

Five Ways to Improve Resilience (Part 2 of 2)

In this episode, we talk about the topic of resilience in a broader context. We refer to the information provided by the Amerian Psychological Association (APA) and other credible research studies to define resilience as it relates to our overall health and to provide context to some of the determinants of resilience. Specifically, we talk about what resilience is, what resilience isn’t, the various factors that affect one's ability to be resilient in life, and finally, the APA recommended strategies to build resilience.   To learn more about the information we talk about in this episode, please feel free to access the following resources.    Gibbs' Reflective Cycle: https://www.ed.ac.uk/reflection/reflectors-toolkit/reflecting-on-experience/gibbs-reflective-cycle  American Psychological Association article: “Building your resilience”  https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience    Research article titled “Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives” https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3402/ejpt.v5.25338  Edited by: Nishi  Graphic designed by: Nishi

What is resilience? What is it not? (Parts 1 of 2)

In this episode, we talk about the topic of resilience in a broader context. We refer to the information provided by the American Psychological Association (APA) and other credible research studies to define resilience as it relates to our overall health and to provide context to some of the determinants of resilience. Specifically, we talk about what resilience is, what resilience isn’t, the various factors that affect one's ability to be resilient in life, and finally, the APA recommended strategies to build resilience.    To learn more about the information we talk about in this episode, please feel free to access the following resources.    American Psychological Association article: “Building your resilience”  https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience    Research article titled “Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives” https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3402/ejpt.v5.25338    Edited by: Nishi  Graphic designed by: Nishi

Four Myths About Your Skin

In this episode we talk about Myths skin health that we've heard growing up. Skin is the largest organ of our bodies and it is what's seen from the outside and something we put so much effort so as to ensure it looks good. However, there are some myths about skin health that we've grown up believing which aren't actually true! So Join us with this episode as we debunk these commonly heard myths.   The four main myths we would be discussing are:   1. Healthy skin is skin that looks flawless  2. You only need sunscreen on sunny days  3. People with darker skin don’t need sunscreen  4. Chocolate causes acne   Always remember your skin is unique to you and you alone! Take care of it the right way.   References: Evolving role of skin care https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDJjRVJnenJhUEtOendYUVEtUmhvMHF0THBHQXxBQ3Jtc0trSW1JNEFiNTdlYTZTY21Ea2xhTzg1OFRhSUxqaHZFQ1d6RHpKQzhUR2xSMU4xd0xtU1JtUUstWWpDNWxTb3ZSUlFkenVHV0NlRmhCdVdSTXkwUlpVU0dUUkVzUUoyRjlPLS05YVp2aDhQQ2l4TXRCWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC5172479%2F] Effects of exposure to UV light https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnFYSkdPamJCSFVQNkxuSmFwZlZZT0pGOTE1Z3xBQ3Jtc0tteldFdktJOF9KSXRFaWdrczZfWFVhVDQwTTZtR3J4dEJhdURISy1HY3RESWVTc09yUnZxRHJxSEM2NTZGS1duS0tTdEFMeS0xTWVmWmxtdTJwa2dIaTN2TjNlbmVYRE1FVF8tY1lmR0VCQlhjcWY5NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC3460660%2F] Effects of the myth: People with darker skin tones dont need sunscreen https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0Fib0tjanVpd29sVHYzVWVrcndXUGFDaTVUZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuTGZEejlQY1NnVFRxRktHQVhlZkRoNEltU195QzVJRXZpbmpXbmNvTk1NWWczUWJObmY5MzR5a0EwZzZ2RG8wYU4teUJGZ3k2X0lQcndRY3pDY2dmU1EzZFVTSVJGb2M3N2w5d0ZEcExMN0U0a0pZaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC4112119%2F] Relationship between diet and acne https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbi1IQWJQNW9weExVWnF5bWYzaGU5ZHlzdWpyZ3xBQ3Jtc0tueHZxdEpkOW9IS0lNNDZlMXYyZVRPRzM4amRlb3RRYkNfUi1FSXFocjJpa3JPaVRXbHRHU19qeVhuQ05YMlRDWEdoSm5Qb2h3QWNGM0IzNzREYld5Ylk4MjdZYk1LMGtFRWNVRmNHbWZnOTVickptMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC2836431%2F]

5 Ways to Make Healthy Habits Last

In this episode, we talk about how to make healthy habits last. For some the first step of starting the habit is difficult but for others maintaining is difficult. So, if you are someone that finds the latter challenging, these tips are for you! In addition, we also talk about the stages of change theory which identifies the steps all of us take when we are trying to adopt a new behavior. Hope this episode brought you value :)      The five ways to make sure your newly found healthy habits last are:     1) Acknowledge that lapses and relapses are normal.    2) Approach your desired behavior in a realistic step-wise manner (the best way to adopt a new habit is to make small gradual changes over a long period of time)   3) Realize that self-control is a limited resource. So try to limit the number of temptations that you will have to overcome during the day. Limit any barriers that will make you not want to continue your desired behavior.    4) Surround yourself with supportive people. People that have similar goals to your desired behavior.    5) Track your progress and set a date to sit down and assess the data you have collected.      Hope these help :)     ------------------------Timestamps for the contents of the video-------------------     00:00 Intro   00:15 Reminder    00:17  Tips to make healthy habits last  26:15 A quick recap    27:18 Outro     -------------------------References---------------------------------------------------------------------     The transtheoretical model of health behaviour change: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10170434/  A ‘Stages of Change’   Approach to Helping Patients Change Behavior: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0301/p1409.html  Goal Setting and Action Planning for Health Behavior Change: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6796229/    Social cognitive theory-based intervention to promote physical activity among prediabetic rural people: a cluster randomized controlled trial: https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-019-3220-z    Rewire your life: sustaining behavioural change by habit tracking: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/3/193     -------------------------Social Media ---------------------------------------------------------------------     Instagram: the_health_pod (https://www.instagram.com/the_health_pod/)

SOCIAL MEDIA AND HEALTH: How to build a better relationship with social media :)

In this episode, we talk about social media and health. We discuss the effects of social media on physical health and mental wellbeing, the signs of negative social media usage, the pros and cons of social media for the betterment of health and most importantly what you can do to build a healthy relationship with social media.   Hope you find value from our content :)    ------------------------Timestamps for the contents of the video-------------------   00:00 Intro  00:08 Reminder   00:17 Discussion about social media and health  21:40 A quick recap   23:24 Outro   -------------------------References---------------------------------------------------------------------  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1090198119863768  https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htm