by kelsey | Aug 31, 2017 | Etc.
Fall into fitness and take control of your health. Join us for STRIVE 2 Survive, our 12-week health and wellness program beginning September 12th! We do still have some room, so contact us today to reserve your spot!!
The two main components of STRIVE 2 Survive include diet & exercise.
12 Week Wellness Program
6 Lectures: every other Tuesday @ 5:30-6:30pm.
All Lectures at the County Fair Banquet Hall
September 12: “Healthy Eating Made Easy” Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN
September 26: “Exercise for the Health of It” Dr. Dan Reiffenberger & Dr. Torness
October10: “Your Equation to Success” Dr. Jon McAreavey
October 24: A Walk thru the Wellness Wheel” Dr. Clark Likness“
November 7: “Medications…to do or not to do” Deidra VanGilder, PharmD
November 21: “Making Health a Way of Life” STRIVE Team
6 Take Home Lessons: sent to you during the weeks we don’t meet. Topics are focused on wellness.
Evaluations
- Lab Work: lipid & glucose labs: beginning and end of program
- Body Composition Testing : beginning and end of program
- Weekly Weigh Ins
Cost: $130 includes lab work, body composition tests, lectures, lessons, and Strive 2 Survive t-shirt
STRIVE 2 Survive applies to all who have a heartbeat…adolescents to the elderly!!
Contact us NOW to get enrolled!
For more information and to sign up, contact:
886-8482 or email strive2survive@brownclinic.org Visit our wellness blog at: www.s2sbrownclinic.com
by kelsey | Aug 24, 2017 | Etc.
A support group for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 30th at 6:30pm in the west conference room at Prairie Lakes Hospital.
The group works to educate those who are living with IBS and to increase awareness of the disorder. IBS is a functional bowel disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea, constipation, or a combination of both. There is no cure for IBS.
The August 30th meeting will include a presentation by Kelsey Raml, Registered Dietitian and South Dakota Licensed Nutritionist. Ms. Raml received her Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from SDSU in 2009 and has been a dietitian with Brown Clinic for eight years. She will discuss nutrition for management of IBS symptoms.
Attendees should sue the west hospital entrance for easy access. There is no advance registration and no cost. Everyone is welcome. To learn more, contact Bruce Ford at 880-5213.
I look forward to meeting with this group Wednesday! Please join if you are affected by IBS and want to learn more about nutrition interventions! -Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN
by kelsey | Aug 24, 2017 | Cooking Tips, Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Family, Heart Health, Motivation, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
I have enjoyed seeing first day of school pictures this week! As we enter the new school year, I thought it was fitting to discuss some tips to help us get on a healthy living routine! There are many components to living a healthy life, but healthy eating and exercise are at the top of that list. So, what does it take to provide you and your family with healthy meals and regular exercise….with an already busy schedule? Here are a few tips to get you on the right track:
- Drink water – Drinking enough water during the day will help you feel fuller at meals, clear out unwanted “junk” from your body, and can aid in weight loss. Aim to get at least 8 glasses (64oz) of water every day. Send a water bottle to school with your kids and also keep one with you throughout your day.
- Get adequate sleep – Getting adequate sleep can be difficult with a busy schedule, but it is very important to provide proper recovery from exercise and to help manage stress and mood. It also helps keep you and your family focused throughout the day. Aim to get at least 7-8 hours of restful sleep a night.
- Get moving – Try to get outside a few nights every week with your family. Exercise boosts calorie burn and promotes healthy bones, muscles, and hearts. Get active 30-60 minutes every day to maximize these benefits. Biking, walking, swimming, are a few ideas.
- Prepare meals ahead of time – Grabbing fast food has become an easy way to fill up without spending much time doing it, but it is not a great option when it comes to overall health. Meal preparation is a great way to eat healthy while also saving some time during a busy day. You can control what goes into these meals, and will help cut back on eating fast food when in a hurry. You can also try batch cooking where you make a bigger batch of a meal, separate into smaller containers, and freeze. They are easy to grab and prepare in a pinch! Chili, casseroles, taco meat, and soups are great to try with this.
- Spend time with healthy people – The people you spend the most time with have a large impact on your habits. Being around people with healthy habits will have a positive impact on your own personal habits. Along the same lines, your children learn from the examples you set for them. The habits they form now are habits they will have as they grow up. Make time to sit down and have meals together, engage in family activities, and involve your children in healthy living practices.
There are many pieces that go into living a healthy lifestyle and it is important for us to practice improving each one of them. Keep in mind that simple, small changes can lead to large benefits in the end! Focusing on lifestyle changes and improvements is key to success long term. If you would like more help improving you and your family’s nutrition, activity, and wellness, contact us today!
-Written by Kala Nurnberg, SDSU Dietetic Student
-Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN
by kelsey | Aug 22, 2017 | Etc.
Fall into fitness and take control of your health. Join us for STRIVE 2 Survive, our 12-week health and wellness program beginning September 12th!
The two main components of STRIVE 2 Survive include diet & exercise.
12 Week Wellness Program
6 Lectures: every other Tuesday @ 5:30-6:30pm.
All Lectures at the County Fair Banquet Hall
September 12: “Healthy Eating Made Easy” Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN
September 26: “Exercise for the Health of It” Dr. Dan Reiffenberger & Dr. Torness
October10: “Your Equation to Success” Dr. Jon McAreavey
October 24: A Walk thru the Wellness Wheel” Dr. Clark Likness“
November 7: “Medications…to do or not to do” Deidra VanGilder, PharmD
November 21: “Making Health a Way of Life” STRIVE Team
6 Take Home Lessons: sent to you during the weeks we don’t meet. Topics are focused on wellness.
Evaluations
- Lab Work: lipid & glucose labs: beginning and end of program
- Body Composition Testing : beginning and end of program
- Weekly Weigh Ins
Cost: $130 includes lab work, body composition tests, lectures, lessons, and Strive 2 Survive t-shirt
STRIVE 2 Survive applies to all who have a heartbeat…adolescents to the elderly!!
Contact us NOW to get enrolled!
For more information and to sign up, contact:
886-8482 or email strive2survive@brownclinic.org Visit our wellness blog at: www.s2sbrownclinic.com
by kelsey | Aug 17, 2017 | Diet, Wellness/Health
Fall is when school sports start to take off. With practices running multiple times a day and running from sport to sport it is important to keep your athletes energized and properly hydrated. After-school snacks are important for athletes to have the energy necessary for practice. A snack higher in protein and sufficient carbohydrates is recommended before a long practice. Some snacks before practice could include: a cheese stick, crackers and cheese or a little meat, almonds, hard boiled egg, or a small sandwich. It is important that athletes stay hydrated. Water is the preferred and recommended beverage for proper hydration during exercise. Vigorous practices that are over a hour may require a sports drink to replenish electrolytes but water should be the go-to drink before sports drinks. Remember to keep your athlete properly hydrated and energized!
-Written by Elizabeth Honner, SDSU Dietetic Student
