Simple Ways to Improve Your Holistic Well-Being with Chloe and Zoé | Event Recap

October 5, 2023/, ,
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We kicked off our 2023-2024 program year with an enlightening event featuring two wonderful speakers, Zoé Kanzawa and Chloe Bomberger. They shared valuable insights on how to improve our holistic well-being through simple lifestyle adjustments. As we launched this year’s program built around the theme of wellness we were thrilled to present an engaging calendar of national and local events that are specifically designed to promote wellness among our community.

Meet the Speakers:

Zoé Kanzawa is a dedicated Functional Medicine Health Coach with a mission to guide you on a transformative journey towards optimal vitality. She is passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health and well-being. With a background in yoga, Thai yoga bodywork, ayurveda and functional medicine, Zoé combines scientific knowledge with a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit.

Dr. Chloe Bomberger is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), and has spent her career helping people with physical disabilities, pain, and other physical difficulties regain function and improve their quality of life. She believes that movement is an essential component of a healthy and happy life, and is interested in ways to make movement accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for everyone.

Key Takeaways

What are two aspects of well-being that many women often neglect?

  1. Self compassion – Everyone especially women are not great at self compassion. Instead of being kind and encouraging towards themselves, women often criticize themselves when facing problems. Practicing self-compassion is crucial for overall well-being.
  2. Sleep – To improve sleep hygiene, it is recommended to keep a regular schedule and go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
  3. Eating hygiene – Little things like chewing your food, not drinking water whilst eating, not eating in front of the screen can make a difference. Listen to what your body is saying.
  4. Protein – The notion that fat/protein is bad for health is inaccurate. Protein can positively impact one’s health and should be incorporated into breakfast and other meals.

What is one main lifestyle adjustment that you feel comfortable recommending to a diverse audience of women?

  1. Advocate for yourself if you have some health symptoms that you are experiencing
  2. Magnesium deficiency is common in women which can lead to various health issues. It is recommended to consult a healthcare professional if experiencing any symptoms.
  3. Staying hydrated is a simple yet essential lifestyle adjustment that can improve our overall health.
  4. Getting enough sleep is crucial for physical and mental well-being. Establishing a consistent sleep schedule and minimizing disruptions can help improve sleep quality.
  5. Minimizing social media use can be beneficial for mental health. The Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma” can be a good motivation to achieve this.
  6. Exercising – For those who do not enjoy traditional exercise, finding enjoyable ways to move the body can be helpful. For those who enjoy exercise, incorporating resistance training and avoiding over-exercising can be beneficial.

Resources

  1. Self Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff – https://self-compassion.org/
  2. Why We Sleep – Book by Matthew Walker
  3. Social media use – Netflix documentary titled The Social Dilemma
  4. Exercise – Tokyo bureau of public health tokyo walking map – www.hokeniryo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp
  5. The Obesity Code – Book by Dr. Jason Fung
  6. Fast like a girl – Book by Dr. Mindy Pelz
  7. How Doctors Think – Book by Jerome Groopman

Many thanks to our speakers for sharing valuable insights on how to show up for ourselves in healthy ways and manage our personal wellbeing via simple dietary and lifestyle adjustments. Your recommendations will undoubtedly help our FEW community lead healthier lives. We would also like to thank FEW Japan Leadership for organising this event and providing a platform for our speakers to share their knowledge. Special thanks to our FEW Japan community for attending and engaging in this important conversation. Your participation has made this event a success, and we look forward to continuing to support each other in our journeys towards better health and well-being. Thank you all!