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Five Healthy Habits Doctors Practice for Self-Care

octors are passionate about Be physically active Put pen to paper Remember that flexibility is prioritizing those activities.” shares
helping their patients stay Exercise helps reduce stress Physically writing things down key Dr Batiste. So if you miss a few days,
Dhealthy. But how do they both in the moment and over is a go-to habit for multiple doctors, All the doctors we spoke to don’t worry. Just pick up where you
stay healthy themselves? We asked time.2 “I do some kind of exer- and studies show that journaling say it’s important to focus on prog- left off and move on.

some Kaiser Permanente doctors cise almost every morning,” says can help reduce stress, relieve symp- ress, not perfection. Practicing the 1Madhav Goyal et al., “Medi-
what they do every day to stay Dr Alex McDonald, a family and toms of depression, and increase re- healthy habits that work for you tation Programs for Psychological
mentally and emotionally strong, sports medicine physician. “It silience.4 most days is what really matters. Stress and Well-Being: A Systematic
keep stress in check, and be at helps me handle stress and roll “When I write my thoughts Over time, you’ll start to notice how Review and Meta-Analysis,” JAMA
their best. with the punches throughout the down, it helps me connect my head you feel when you do — or don’t — Internal Medicine, March 2014.
As it turns out, their tips are day.” to my heart,” says Dr Nguyen. “Writ- do them. 2Kathrin Wunsch et al., “Ha-

surprisingly simple. Moving your body helps ease ing by hand helps quiet the judg- “Personally, when I don’t do bitual and Acute Exercise Effects on
Cultivating healthy habits takes your mind. In one study, people mental side of my brain, so I can these things, that’s when I feel the Salivary Biomarkers in Response to
time, but pays off who exercised had 43% fewer poor process things in a meaningful way.” most inclined toward stress. And Psychosocial Stress,” Psychoneuro
Start by giving yourself per- mental health days than people Dr Batiste recommends plan- that becomes a motivator to keep DOCTORS, P28
mission to take time for self-care. who didn’t — and any type of ning and list-making: “I write out Job Openings
“Sometimes we forget that we need physical activity can improve your what I’m seeking to accomplish that
to nurture ourselves,” says Dr Brian mental health.3 “I always tell pa- day. When and how will I exercise?
Linh Nguyen, a family physician. tients that starting an exercise rou- What will I eat? What needs to get he Islamic Institute of Or- briel Valley is hiring three positions.

“So I try to take a few minutes to tine can be tough at first, but you done at work? Physically creating ange County (IIOC), in the Prayer Leader/Qur’an Teacher (Full-

nourish my mind, body, and spirit see the benefits pretty quickly,” ex- this list and crossing things off helps TCity of Anaheim, is looking time), Youth Director (Part-time),
in some way every day.” Here are plains Dr McDonald. me stay positive and productive.” for a full-time Religious Director/ and Multipurpose Facility Worker
some ideas about how to do that: Imam with leadership skills, pro- (Part-Time). For complete job de-
Practice gratitude Eat a healthy, balanced diet fessional experience and a sound scription and to apply, click here.
Meditate and reflect It’s easy to take the good Eating a mostly plant-based vision to provide religious guid- CAIR-LA’s Civil Rights De-

Dr Columbus Batiste, a cardiol- things in life for granted and get diet high in fruit, vegetables, whole ance to the greater Muslim com- partment is seeking applicants for:
ogist, sets aside time each morning caught up in negative thoughts, grains, fish, and olive oil is associ- munity based in and around North A one-year legal fellow position for

for prayer and meditation: “It’s easy which can lead to feelings of stress ated with overall well-being and a Orange County, California. third year law students (graduat-
to get caught up in the pressures and and anxiety. Intentionally focusing decreased risk for depression.5 Dr Tri-City Islamic Center in the ing this summer), recent law school
demands of life. My morning rou- on positive things can help coun- McDonald suggests planning your City of Vista, County of San Diego, grads, or Attorneys who have been

tine helps me feel centered through- teract those effects. meals ahead of time to help you is currently looking for a qualifi ed practicing for three years or less. In-
out the day. It allows me to slow “Every night, my family and stick to a healthy eating routine: “I Imam to hire. Aside from religious terested candidates apply here.

down and take a step back when I discuss what went well that day, do meal prep on the weekends, so I qualifi cations, they are looking for CAIR-LA office, in Anaheim,

things get challenging or chaotic, and why,” says Dr Nguyen. “Shar- don’t have to make decisions about a candidate with strong English and has multiple job openings. Click
and stay calm in stressful situations.” ing what went well — and what food when I’m too hungry or busy communication competence. Please here to find out more and apply.

In fact, research suggests that we’re grateful for — helps us stay to worry about whether they’re email, tricityislamiccenter@gmail. Summer Internship: Market-
meditation can help relieve stress grounded in the positive instead healthy choices or not.” com. ing and Social Media - Sabil USA is
and improve overall well-being.1 of dwelling on the negative. And Dr McDonald also stresses Masjid Bilal in Lexington, Ken- recruiting Summer Interns to assist
“Patients who make this part of exploring how our actions helped the importance of balance: “If your tucky is looking for an Imam. Inter- with many facets of marketing and
their routine have told me it helps those things go well helps us invite health is generally good, there’s no ested candidates click here for more social media with our organization.
with not only clarity of thought, but more positivity into our lives. So reason for any foods to be strictly information and to apply. Apply Here.
clarity of purpose,” notes Dr Batiste. the more we practice gratitude, the off-limits. My personal goal is to eat – Islamic Shura Council South-

“That’s what it does for me, too.” more we have to be grateful for.” healthy 90% of the time.” The Islamic Center of San Ga- ern California
n By Ms Mannal Bakhsh Mrs Asghari Bakhsh Chaudhry Departs reprimanded by her superiors to not show any

physical affection. But, she hardly cared and

ur dear Mrs Asghari Bakhsh felt the patients needed love and affection as
Chaudhry has returned to her Cre- tute women whose husbands had abandoned they had so much pain.
Oator. She is the wife of Chaudhry Al- them, and she always welcomed them to stay Asghari Begum was a big proponent of
lah Bakhsh and mother of four daughters - with her in her home with her husband and 4 Education. She loved to hear about any child
Shehla Haider, Hala Khurram, Faryal Khan daughters until they could find a family mem- who was educated and excelled in school

and Mannal Bakhsh - and grandmother of ber who was able to help them. She also pro- and their area of study. She and her husband,
seven grandchildren and two great grand- vided counseling, therapy, mental health sup- Chaudhry Sahib, gave good education to their
children. port to many girls who had been traumatized four daughters and they went on to become
Asghari Begum, a loving, caring, gentle and abused in their lives. Computer Scientists and Engineers. They

soul, fought countless tough battles in her She helped many of her immediate and made sure their daughters would not be de-

life with grace and dignity, and has finally re- extended family members, who had migrated pendent on any man, and be able to stand on
turned to her Maker. from Pakistan, to live in her home, help them their own feet.

She was an extremely loving, affectionate, get social benefits, healthcare, food stamps, Over a lifetime, Asghari Begum served

caring lady who was known for her huge heart and enroll their kids in school. She went above so many and truly lived up to her calling of a

and hospitality; she loved to welcome people and beyond, to help others find their footing She also helped many women get married and social worker. She also helped many children

into her home. She loved to cook, and would to establish themselves in the US. helped to arrange, and even host, their mar- read and finish the Qu’ran.

cook delicious food (haleem, biryani, koftai) Asghari Begum had a Master’s in Social riages in her own home. In the end, Asghari Begum loved Allah
for anyone and everyone that came to her Work from the Punjab University in Pakistan. When she came to the USA in 1977 (44 SWT. She had a great deal of love and faith
home. Countless people came to visit and stay She worked as a Social Worker and Mental years ago), Asghari Begum headed the House in her Creator. She prayed 5 times a day and

with her and she always made them feel wel- Health Therapist for 40 plus years and con- of Ruth (in Washington, DC, ) one of the larg- read the Qur’an daily. She always finished the

come. She loved to be surrounded by people, tinued to volunteer for many years after her est shelters for mentally ill/homeless women Qur’an every Ramadan. She would always say
even during all her illnesses, cancer struggles retirement. in the capital. They provided shelter, residen- out loud to her daughters and grandchildren:

and surgeries, she always wanted her loved In Pakistan, Asghari Begum was a senior tial services, and treatment for homeless wom- “Mera Pyaara Allah Mia”, “Allah Mia Kitna
ones to be around her. superintendent in charge of Dar Ul Amaan en who suffered from poverty, abuse, disease, Payara Hai;” “Allah Ko Hamesha Khush Ra-

She was known to have such a love for life, (a women’s shelter) for destitute, abused, and and many other problems. kho”.
until the very end. She was also known for be- homeless women, and women with mental She later worked for the Fairfax County Please pray for Asghari Allah Bakhsh
ing impeccably dressed up and groomed, with health problems. She helped women who could Mental Health Center as a Senior Licensed Chaudhry’s maghfirat. May Allah forgive all

her rings and jewelry and her love for beauty not survive independently in the community Mental Health Therapist. She was a very af- her sins. May she receive all of Allah’s Choicest
and elegance. and needed protection. As well as those whose fectionate therapist and known for hugging, Blessings. May she be blessed with Jannat Ul
She was also known for helping desti- entire comprehensive needs needed to be met. kissing and holding her patients despite being Firdaus. Ameen.
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