Health Directions

11/10/2025

❤️Heartfelt Gratitude for Our Generous Donors❤️

We want to extend our sincere appreciation to all our generous donors! This year, we successfully filled three barrels to provide holiday meals for families in need in Lexington County, surpassing last year's totals. Thanks to the amazing support from our members and staff, our 2025 Holiday Food Drive supporting Mission Lexington was a remarkable success! 🤗🙌🏽🙏🏽

11/08/2025

🎉WAY TO GO HD TEAM today at the Lexington Health Run Hard 5k race! Rochelle and Tanailyn both placed 1st in their age group! Woohoo!🎉

⭐️Ray Renner, their AWESOME COACH, trained them for several weeks to improve in their strength, stamina, endurance, and speed. As a result, Rochelle and Tanailyn finished and finished strong!⭐️

🎉Congratulations to our staff, Lexington Health employees, and all runners in this year’s event. It was a wonderful event and rewarding experience. We look forward to the next race challenge.🎉

👉🏼COME SEE US at Health Directions! We have the most professional and expert staff and top-tier programs, services, and classes to help you take your health and wellness journey to the next level!🙌🏼

11/05/2025

Well-being Wednesdays w/ Tami
November 5, 2025

November brings the Thanksgiving season as we intentionally honor gratitude for at least one day. But did you know that consistently showing gratitude makes physical changes in your brain and body that last long beyond that moment? The science behind gratitude measures many positive changes.

What does expressing gratitude do physically for us?

· The “feel good hormones,” dopamine and serotonin, are released.
· Our nervous system calms as cortisol levels are lowered.
· Neural connections from positive emotions are strengthened for our future experiences.
· Critical thinking skills improve by activating the prefrontal cortex.
· Stress is reduced, which lowers our blood pressure.
· The immune response enhances by increasing white blood cells.
· Sleep quality and duration improve as the parasympathetic nervous system is activated.
· The brain and heart rhythms synchronize, bringing coherence.
· Aches and pains are reduced through hormone regulation.

As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, it is scientifically proven that the practice of gratitude lasts long beyond the moment of expression. But how does one add gratitude into their daily life? It starts with looking for the good. We can begin with noting simple things such as being alive, having food to eat, or a roof over our heads. As we look for appreciation, we begin to see it all around us. Try acknowledging several observations by writing or expressing them out loud. You might just be surprised by how it makes you feel.

This 2-minute overview on the Science of Gratitude shows the powerful impact that being thankful brings us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMd1CcGZYwU

11/01/2025

Wrapping Up Breast Cancer Awareness Month With a Celebration 🩷

Health Directions, Lexington Health's very own wellness center, raised over $1,300 during their 9th Annual Cardio for a Cure 🎉 Thank you Health Directions and the amazing Zumba Instructors that took fitness, giving back, and supporting the fight against breast cancer to a whole new level ☺

10/31/2025

Group Fitness Schedule - November 2025
(Effective November 3*)
*Subject to change

10/29/2025

Well-being Wednesdays w/ Tami
October 29, 2025

As the weather grows colder, animals prepare for times of scarcity. Hibernation is an amazing adaptation that enables some animals to endure sparse times. The internal functions such as heart and breathing rates, metabolism, and body temperatures drop significantly. This season of slowing down is necessary for the animal to survive.

There are challenging times in our lives where we must adapt by slowing down for our own survival. Sometimes this requires physical changes in our environment to lessen the stressful load. Other times we must acclimate internally by intentionally adding rest and recovery into our daily lives.

How can we slow down when our environment requires it?

· Plan for breaks even before you are exhausted
· Prioritize the importance of each chore
· Break large tasks into manageable steps
· Alternate between jobs that drain your energy and those that do not
· Utilize tools to assist you and simplify whenever possible
· Ask for help when you need it
· Schedule rest and restoration throughout your day
· Listen to your body when it says you need to stop
· Include daily prayer, meditation, and renewal

There are times when the environment of our lives presents tremendous challenges. These additional stressors make us feel like we need to work harder and accomplish more. When we begin to feel overwhelmed by the life stressors before us, these are the times we actually need to slow down to survive. Taking care of our needs is never selfish. It is vital.

This 3-minute video discusses how reducing stress conserves energy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSstO5U2744

10/26/2025

10/22/2025

Well-being Wednesdays w/ Tami
October 22, 2025

Falling leaves are a clear indicator of the Autumn season. The trees shed what isn’t needed so they can survive the winter. Without having to nourish the leaves, they are able to conserve both water and energy. The fallen leaves also have a valuable purpose in enriching the soil, preventing erosion, and protecting small insects and animals with a layer of insulation. What might look like a loss actually serves a valuable purpose for survival and renewal.
Letting go of what holds us back in our lives is a valuable tool for overcoming adversity. Although it can be challenging, this act of self-love is critical for our well-being.

What comes from releasing what no longer serves us?

· We pour our energy into things that encourage instead of drain us.
· We make room for new opportunities.
· We open the door for personal growth.
· We gain a new perspective by releasing the past.
· We feel lighter by releasing emotional baggage.
· We discover peace instead of chaos.
· We encourage others with what we have discovered.

It can be exhausting fighting for different outcomes. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do for change is to let go. In our lives, releasing emotional clutter like anger, guilt, shame, and regret brings freedom. Replacing lies that we might have believed brings healing. Embrace the truth of who we truly are. Releasing makes room for peace to reside. We are worthy of our best life possible.

This 6-minute video presents the power of letting go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwM1j1OIcPY

10/17/2025

2025 Holiday Food Drive
October 16 - November 10, 2025

Looking for ways to donate?

Please help us provide Lexington County families in need with holiday food!

Kindly see the requested items below and place your donation items in one of the red bins by the front entrance at Health Directions by November 10, 2025.

10/15/2025

Well-being Wednesdays w/ Tami
October 15, 2025

Autumn is marked as we see flocks of birds flying to find better conditions. As the weather and surroundings change, they instinctively know that leaving will provide food, safety and security. They find protection as a group as they escape pending harsh conditions to discover a more peaceful environment. They choose not to settle until their new home provides what they need in resources and refuge for survival.

There are times in our lives when we need to set clear boundaries or even leave unhealthy situations to create our own safe space. Understanding that we cannot change other people or situations, the responsibility lies with us to do the adapting. Sometimes this requires us to utilize courage, perseverance, and to let go of our broken dreams to find a more peaceful life.

How do we find healthy ways to adapt to harsh environments?

· Make a list of your needs to refer to when necessary
· Set clear boundaries by defining your limits without wavering
· Communicate your boundaries clearly and positively
· Stay consistent and enforce consequences
· Realize moments might get pushback or feel uncomfortable
· Choose not to engage in drama by staying detached
· Leave an unsafe situation
· Surround yourself with support

It is important to realize that it is not selfish to protect your well-being. It is vital. You are allowed to have a voice, and it is worthy of respect.

This 2-minute video demonstrates the simplicity of boundaries.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf4FIt5DG4g

10/15/2025

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