Issue date: 10/6/09 Section: News

Wellness Made Simple magazine, NSU's newest publication, is aimed at promoting a healthier NSU experience for both employees and students on campus. This bi-annual publication aims to help students, faculty and staff members at NSU become geared towards healthier habits. It features personal experiences and testimonials, healthy lifestyle tips and initiatives, as well as health benefits that are available to anyone at the university.

"This is the time when students are off on their own and are developing their eating and exercise habits," said Marcela Sandigo, managing editor of Wellness Made Simple and student health manager and wellness coordinator. "The magazine is a resource for them."

The publication defines wellness as equilibrium between six facets: social, occupational, spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional. Once a balance is attained within these six facets, individuals will see improvements in their home, work, academic and fitness lives.

Dr. Robert S. Oller, D.O. and CEO of the department of Clinical Operations, was the initiator of the project and noticed after speaking to various deans and administrative employees that not many people were knowledgeable about the resources available on campus.

"I wanted to create an easy-to-read, interesting publication that the university community could keep in their library to locate any resources they needed as well as gain information on how to stay healthy," said Dr. Oller. "It was a lot of work. It took almost a year of planning, and I hope students, faculty and administration use it."

"I think it's great that we have a magazine that can help students know how to live a healthier lifestyle," said Yuko Fujimoto, a student in the M.I.B.A. program . "I go to yoga class and water aerobics; now I will know what to eat to balance that aspect of my health."

"It is very informative." said Loy Campbell, a staff member at the Innovation Zone on campus. "But I'd like to see more content with picture demonstrations; for example there could be images of new exercises to try and techniques."

Rochelle Reynolds, a junior psychology major, stated, "It is actually a necessary resource on campus because you're not getting that good healthy, family meal when you're away from home. This magazine will help keep me in check."

Recurring segments to look for in each issue are the "health and wellness initiatives made simple" section that outlines special weeks and events on campus to look out for; "the wellness resources" section, which outlines specific resources for the university community use, as well as the "what's at NSU for you" section that covers all areas and the 17 clinics available for use at the university.

For more information on Wellness Made Simple or to pick up a copy, send an e-mail to pmarcela@nova.edu or call (954) 262-4055.

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