R for "Rest"

The SACRED 6

Allowing your body to rest by giving it deep intentional sleep is just as vitally important to living at your best. Huge amounts of physical, mental and emotional healing occur during sleep. We will discuss how to prioritize rest and some simple habits to help you get better quality sleep.
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"The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural actions anyone can take to help them live a healthier, more active and more fulfilling life. The word "SACRED" is an acronym for the 6 lifestyle habits that are the focus of the individual episodes:
Episode 2: S for "Spiritualize" - Find your purpose
Episode 3: A for "Associate" - The effects of positive and negative relationships
Episode 4: C for "Consume" - Being aware of what we consume through all 5 of our senses
Episode 5: R for "Rest" - Healthy sleep habits
Episode 6: E for Exercise - The importance of physical movement
Episode 7: D for Decompress - The negative effects of stress on the body and mind
Dr. Deb Doherty is a retired Physical Therapist and professor. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, she dedicated the rest of her career to Oncology (Cancer) Rehab and cancer treatment and prevention. This research lead to The SACRED 6, which has become a toolkit for not only preventing cancer and other chronic diseases, but also a toolkit for anyone looking to live a healthier, stronger, more active and fulfilling life.
Deb is currently an Associate Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Oakland University. She also co-edited and co-authored the newly released textbook entitled: Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians published by Elsevier. She serves as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Cancer Coach, Cons...