Wellness Links

Intellectual Wellness is

"The development of competence in artistic, technical and professional fields and the development of an appreciation for the complexities of the universe. This includes challenging oneself to grow mentally and creatively."

Athabasca University is Canada's Open University, dedicated to removing the barriers to a university education.
Athabasca University Library Electronic books, Internet resources and journal databases
Crafts, Etc! a retail site for craft supplies
CANOE Canadian news source
Hobby Lobby another retail site
LikeMindedPeople
NPR Online
MENSA
PBS Online
Discovery.com

Physical Wellness

The following websites, or sections contained within them, were referred to in the Physical Wellness section of this website:

Better Sleep Council
http://www.bettersleep.org
This council discusses the importance of sleep to good health and quality of life, and the value of the sleep system and sleep environment in pursuit of a good night's sleep.

Digital-Doc Website on Backaches
http://www.digital-doc.com/backpain.htm
Gives a comprehensive explanation of the spine and ailments.

Excite Canada's Diet and Nutrition Sites
http://www.excite.ca/health/diet_and_nutrition/
A portal for sites relating to diet and nutrition.

Health Canada Online
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/
Health Canada Online has a number of useful sites relating to wellness, including:
Health Promotion Online
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/hpo/index.html
Health Canada's Physical Activity Guide
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/paguide/
Health Canada's Food Guide
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/nutrition/pube/foodguid/index.html

National Sleep Dynamics, Inc.
http://www.nationalsleep.com/
A website focusing on sleep disorders.

Total Health Associates - Neck Pain
http://www.greennet.com.ge/tha/neckpain.html
This website describes of the type of problems you can have with your neck.

Typing Injuries - FAQ
http://www.tifaq.org/
The Typing Injury Frequently Asked Questions is an educational website, provided by the CTD Resource Network, Inc. containing a wide variety of information about repetitive strain injuries and resources for dealing with these ailments.

University of California, Berkeley - Health Services
http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/Facstaff/Ergonomics/
The Health and Safety Guidelines for Computer Users and health education materials on this website are designed to promote prevention activities.

UC Davis Environmental Health and Safety - SafetyNets
http://www-ehs.ucdavis.edu/sftynet/sn-96.html
This site provides guidelines for ergonomic safety.

UCLA Ergonomics,
http://http://www.ergonomics.ucla.edu/Default.htm
Contains articles that discuss a variety of office ergonomic topics.

University of California, San Francisco and University of California, Berkeley, Ergonomics Program
http://www.me.berkeley.edu/ergo/
Information on the mechanisms leading to work related musculo-skeletal disorders, and identify and evaluate equipment designs and work practices that reduce these disorders.

University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Computer Related Repetitive Strain Injuries
http://www.engr.unl.edu/eeshop/rsi.html
Information about preventing computer-related repetitive strain injuries with links to a multitude of other sites.

University of Waterloo Ergonomics - Health and Safety
http://www.safetyoffice.uwaterloo.ca/hspm/documents/office_ergo/ergo/vdt.html
Provides tips on workplace design.

Social Wellness

Reading Resources
There are many books on Wellness available at your library and/or your local bookstore. Here are some titles of books available.

Websites on Wellness of interest to you.

Emotional Wellness

1. An Open Life: Joseph Campbell in Conversation With Michael Tom by Joseph Campbell and Michael Toms (1990)

2. Stress Self Help Book: Effective Solutions for Nervous Tension, Emotional Distress, Anxiety, & Panic by Susan M. Lark (1996)

3. The Art of Living: Simple Wisdom for the Self by Nadine Crenshaw (1998)

4. How to Be an Assertive (Not Aggressive Woman in Life, in Love, and on the Job: The Total Guide to Self-Assertiveness) by Jean Baer (1991)

5. Conscious Breathing: Breathwork for Health, Stress Release, and Personal Mastery by Gay Hendricks (1995)

6. Contentment: A Way to True Happiness by Robert A. Johnson, Jerry M. Ruhl (1999)

7. Family: Everyday Stories About the Miracle of Love by Samantha Glen, Mary Pesaresi (Contributor) (1996)

8. For a Future to Be Possible : Commentaries on the Five Mindfulness Trainings by Robert Aitken, Richard Baker, Stephen Batchelor (1998)

9. Gratitude: A Way of Life by Louise L. Hay (Editor), Lousie L. Hay (1996)

10. Heal Your Body A-Z: The Mental Causes for Physical Illness and the Way to Overcome Them by Louise L. Hay (1998)

11. Healthy Pleasures by Robert Ornstein, David Sobel (Contributor) (1990)

12. How You Feel Is Up to You: The Power of Emotional Choice by Gary D. McKay (1994)

13. Inner Talk for a Love That Works by Susan Jeffers (1992)

14. Kicking Your Stress Habits: A Do-It-Yourself Guide for Coping With Stress by Donald A. Tubesing (1981)

15. Meditations for People in Charge: A Handbook for Men and Women Whose Decisions Effect the World by Paul Brunton (1995)

Spiritual Wellness

Sojourners Online
Why work? Why play? The sprirituality of work and the spirituality of leisure. This site is the online version of Sojourners Magazine Mailing List SPIRAMED (Spiritual Implications for Medicine and Psychology) List:send subscription request to: SPIRAMED-request@stjohns.edu < subject> no subject < in body> subscribe SPIRAMED < your first & last name here> For the digest option, also add the following line: set SPIRAMED digest Membership: general

The Weather Channel : as odd as it seems, scientists tell us that the weather affects our moods. Visit this site to see what the forecasts are, pollen count, skier's forecast, maps, travel, and other information. Interesting site.

Holiday Guide
- Get the lowdown on all the holiday highlights with the Holiday Guide. Learn the where and when for all of the season's biggest events, and find out how you can help families in need enjoy their holiday, too. There's even an online Holiday Exchange where you can swap recipes or track down the perfect gift.

Student On-line Distress Abstract of a topical article (soon to be published)

Religious
- Christianity, Jewish, Kwanzaa, Taoism (includes Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism and some other Far Eastern religions)

Fun Loving - Jokes, etc.
Garden Forum: Herbs
Meditation, not medication, cures relaxation proponents
Tao of the Self
STARFIRE -- Planetary Port for Spiritual Psychology
Nerd World : SPIRITUAL CONSCIOUSNESS
Dream Work Page Meditation: How to Meditate

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