May Wellness Newsletter 2025

Wonderful Welia staff,
Welcome to May! The wellness committee is kicking off the month with a fun challenge. This 31-day challenge is meant to encourage participants to explore several areas of health and wellness. Each day, you can select activities from each category to gain enough points for the week to earn a prize and a raffle ticket for 3 different wellness baskets! How to participate:
Along with the challenge, we will be sending out wellness resources throughout the month to keep you motivated. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Paige Nelson in Wellness, pnelson@welia.org
Good luck!!
Welia staff-
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Caravan, a premier platform dedicated to improving your health and wellness in every aspect.
Caravan offers a diverse selection of video programs led by expert teachers designed to revitalize your health, elevate energy levels, mitigate stress, and boost productivity. You now have access to their library of tools and practices that promote your financial wellness, mental health, physical wellbeing, nutritional balance, leadership development, and more!
▶️ Watch This Short Video to Learn More
As a valued member of the Welia family, you’ll enjoy complimentary access to Caravan’s extensive resources, alongside an exclusive wellness program tailored specifically for our employees. We are proud to amplify our collective health and wellness, empowering everyone on a path to joy and vitality.
We hosted an onboarding session for a quick overview Monday! Unable to join us? No worries! Join us next week on March 17th at 10am in the meeting rooms for an overview of our new program! Or watch the recording overview HERE!
HOW TO ACCESS THE PLATFORM:
✅ Enable app notifications for daily wellness reminders.
✅ Bookmark the platform on your web browser for effortless access.
💡 Need help? The Caravan team is here for you! Contact them anytime at info@caravanwellness.com for platform support or any other questions!
START BROWSING:
Once you’re signed up, here are some great ways to explore the platform. Whether you’re looking for quick sessions or in-depth programs, there’s something for everyone—kids, seniors, all genders, and all abilities. Pro tip: Use the search bar for personalized recommendations!
✅ Join Welia’s Monthly Challenge – Stay motivated with new wellness goals each month.
✅ Browse by Category – Find videos based on your interests.
✅ Save Your Favorites – Keep track of the videos you love and revisit them anytime.
✅ Discover Daily – Discover fresh content every day to build your routine.
✅ Follow a Targeted Program – Get structured guidance with expert-designed programs.
Most popular programs: 14 Day Movement, 14 Day Mindfulness, For Sleep, For Stress, For Work.
💡 Looking for something specific? Use the search bar to find videos tailored to your needs.
Stay healthy and be well!
. -Paige Nelson, Health and Wellness Programs Coordinator
Welia Staff,
Have a great month!
–Paige Nelson Health & Wellness Programs Coordinator | Welia Health | 320.225.3586
March 2025 ![]() Here’s the scoop: Cacao, the main ingredient in dark chocolate, contains flavanols, a group of compounds also found in tea, apples, nuts, and other plant-based foods and beverages. Flavanols can benefit the body in numerous ways, including: Lowering blood pressure Reducing bad cholesterol Improving blood flow Easing chronic inflammation Going dark Sorry to disappoint any milk and white chocolate fans, but the dark variety is the winner in this case. White chocolate doesn’t have flavanols. While milk chocolate has some flavanols, research suggests milk may block your body from absorbing them. And when it comes to dark chocolate, the darker the better — aim for bars that feature 70% cacao or more. How healthy is dark chocolate? A 2017 American Heart Association study found that raw almonds and dark chocolate can help reduce bad cholesterol in overweight subjects. And the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published findings in 2021 concluding that a small daily dose of dark chocolate helped reduce the risk of coronary artery illness in 188,000 military veterans. Moderation matters All of this isn’t to say you should feast on dark chocolate. Yes, it has those healthy flavanols. But it’s also loaded with calories. Plus, it has saturated fat, which can affect your cholesterol levels. So, check with your doctor to see if it’s OK. If so, enjoy in moderation. And think of dark chocolate like kindness — a little goes a long way. |
Join us this March! Grab a friend and join us for employee pickleball. Email Paige at pnelson@welia.org to register or if you have any questions.