La Concordia Wellness Center

We all look forward to spring, the weather changes, the sunny moments, and the brighter days. The spring season offers several moments of celebration, from the amazing accomplishments of women to the appreciation of different cultural holidays. The month of March is also followed by our daylight savings time change. This, for many, is a controversial concept because, as we get an extra hour of daylight, we lose an hour of sleep. Interestingly, this month recognizes sleep awareness, and it is important to bring to attention that losing an hour of sleep is not necessarily healthy for the brain, even though we might enjoy the extra hour of daylight. There are several neurological studies that show that although many people might like daylight savings, it impacts the brain in ways that we cannot gain back. Part of sleep awareness month is for us to become mindful of all the possible sleeping hygiene techniques and concentrate on making sure that we maintain the number of hours necessary to maintain healthy daily functioning. Getting enough sleep will allow for a better appreciation of the different celebrations of the spring season.

We want to continue celebrating all cultural traditions now that we are moving into St. Patrick’s Day and Ramadan. As part of our continuous appreciation of multiculturalism, La Concordia is incorporating an alternative healing approach to mental health because healing is not the same for everyone. Through our new Multicultural Wellness Center, we are opening the doors to all kinds of healing where alternative approaches from different parts of the world are incorporated into addressing the individual aspects of healing for every person. These free healing programs and multicultural healing sessions can aid in providing a unique environment for those who want to work on their well-being in a way that resonates with their own cultural beliefs. We have our program kick-off event this month, starting with Healing through Percussion Rhythms, in which everyone is invited to attend this weekly program.

La Concordia, Your Wellness, Your Health, You Deserve It.