by kelsey | Sep 14, 2016 | Etc.
Sharing information regarding the next IBS Support Group Meeting!
IBS support group meeting in Watertown September 20, 2016
A support group for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m., 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 support group focuses on sharing experiences and discussing symptom management. The September 20 meeting will include a discussion of medications used to treat and manage IBS symptoms. The program speaker will be Roland Niewoehner, a Registered Pharmacist with Shopko Pharmacy. Mr. Niewoehner is a graduate of the NDSU School of Pharmacy and has more than 30 years of experience.
The group will meet in the west conference room of Prairie Lakes Hospital. Those attending should use west hospital entrance for easy access to the west conference room. Attendance is free. There is no advance registration. Everyone is welcome.
by kelsey | Sep 6, 2016 | Etc.
STRIVE 2 Survive starts in 1 week: September 13th! We do still have room! Check out the details below and contact us today to get signed up!!
Jumpstart your wellness and take control of your health. Join us for STRIVE 2 Survive, our 12-week health and wellness program beginning September 13!
The two main components of STRIVE 2 Survive include diet & exercise.
12 Week Wellness Program
6 Lectures: every other Tuesday @ 5:30-6:30pm.
1st lecture at Brown Clinic Admin
Remaining Lectures at the County Fair Banquet Hall
September 13: “Healthy Eating Made Easy” Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN
September 27: “Exercise for the Health of It” Dr. Dan Reiffenberger & Dr. Torness
October 11: “Your Equation to Success” Dr. Jon McAreavey
October 25: “A Walk thru the Wellness Wheel” Dr. Clark Likness
November 8: “Medications…to do or not to do” Deidra VanGilder, PharmD
November 22: “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 | Sep 1, 2016 | Etc.
STRIVE 2 Survive, our 12 week wellness program starts in about 2 weeks, September 13th!! We often have people ask about the results of the program as they try to decide if they should enroll or not. Today’s post is about results as I wanted to share some of the results we had from our spring group this year. We had a great group and results were awesome! Not only weight loss, but great improvements in lab work, BP, and waist circumference, which greatly impacts disease prevention and overall wellness. Below are a few of our participant’s results for you to see how beneficial the program can be! Enrollment is underway right now! Contact us today to get signed up for a better you! Email: strive2survive@brownclinic.org or 884-4226.
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Initial |
Post |
|
|
|
| Weigh In |
262 |
228.6 |
|
|
|
| lbs lost |
|
-33.4 |
| % lost |
|
|
| (lbs lost/weight) * 100 |
0 |
-14.6107 |
|
|
|
| Lab Work |
Initial |
Post |
| Total Cholesterol |
233 |
175 |
| LDL |
179 |
120 |
| HDL |
39 |
45 |
| Triglycerides |
75 |
49 |
| Glucose |
101 |
92 |
| Waist Circ. |
45″ |
40 |
| BMI |
30.3 |
26.4 |
| % Body Fat |
15.9 |
13 |
| Fat Mass |
41.8 |
29.8 |
| Fat Free Mass |
220.8 |
198.8 |
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Initial |
Post |
|
|
|
| Weigh In |
197.4 |
182.2 |
|
|
|
| lbs lost |
|
-15.2 |
| % lost |
|
|
| (lbs lost/weight) * 100 |
0 |
-8.34248 |
|
|
|
| Lab Work |
Initial |
Post |
| Total Cholesterol |
173 |
162 |
| LDL |
86 |
76 |
| HDL |
62 |
66 |
| Triglycerides |
127 |
100 |
| Glucose |
100 |
92 |
| Waist Circ. |
41″ |
39 |
| BMI |
31.9 |
29.4 |
| % Body Fat |
39.6 |
39.4 |
| Fat Mass |
79.4 |
71.8 |
| Fat Free Mass |
119.4 |
110.4 |
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Initial |
Post |
|
|
|
| Weigh In |
237.8 |
208 |
|
|
|
| lbs lost |
|
-29.8 |
| % lost |
|
|
| (lbs lost/weight) * 100 |
0 |
-14.3269 |
|
|
|
| Lab Work |
Initial |
Post |
| Total Cholesterol |
191 |
149 |
| LDL |
114 |
80 |
| HDL |
54 |
58 |
| Triglycerides |
116 |
54 |
| Glucose |
104 |
100 |
| Waist Circ. |
40 |
34 |
| BP |
152/90 |
118/78 |
| BMI |
30.9 |
27.1 |
| % Body Fat |
16.5 |
12.5 |
| Fat Mass |
39.2 |
26 |
| Fat Free Mass |
198.6 |
182 |
by kelsey | Aug 30, 2016 | Etc.
Jumpstart your wellness and take control of your health. Join us for STRIVE 2 Survive, our 12-week health and wellness program beginning September 13!
The two main components of STRIVE 2 Survive include diet & exercise.
12 Week Wellness Program
6 Lectures: every other Tuesday @ 5:30-6:30pm.
1st lecture at Brown Clinic Admin
Remaining Lectures at the County Fair Banquet Hall
September 13: “Healthy Eating Made Easy” Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN
September 27: “Exercise for the Health of It” Dr. Dan Reiffenberger & Dr. Torness
October 11: “Your Equation to Success” Dr. Jon McAreavey
October 25: “A Walk thru the Wellness Wheel” Dr. Clark Likness
November 8: “Medications…to do or not to do” Deidra VanGilder, PharmD
November 22: “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 25, 2016 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Family, Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
School started today in Watertown! It’s always an exciting day for families! It also means getting back into the routine of school lunch and snacks after school! If you’re a parent with school age children, you have probably witnessed this scenario many times: your child comes home from school and they are starving! They rummage through the cupboards and try to find something “good” to snack on until supper is ready. Snacks in between meals help provide the body with energy and aid in metabolism and blood sugar control, but the key is making a healthy snack as junk foods will only provide empty calories, leaving you hungry and looking for more later on.
Below are some healthy snacks for kids. Print off this list and let them pick a healthy snack afterschool!
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Inside-Out Sandwich: Spread mustard on a slice of deli turkey. Wrap around a sesame breadstick.
Rocky Road: Break a graham cracker into bite-size pieces. Add to low-fat chocolate pudding along with a few miniature marshmallows.
Mini Pizza: Toast a whole-wheat English muffin, drizzle with pizza sauce and sprinkle with low-fat mozzarella cheese.
Spread mustard on a flour tortilla. Top with a slice of turkey or ham, low-fat cheese and lettuce. Then roll it up.
Sandwich Cut-Outs: Make a sandwich on whole grain bread. Cut out your favorite shape using a big cookie cutter. Eat the fun shape and the edges, too!
Banana Split: Top a banana with low-fat vanilla and strawberry frozen yogurt. Sprinkle with your favorite whole-grain cereal.
Apple Pie Oatmeal: Make one packet of microwave oatmeal with low-fat milk. Mix in 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce. Sprinkle with apple pie spice or cinnamon.
Mix together peanut butter and cornflakes in a bowl. Shape into balls and roll in crushed graham crackers.
Microwave a cup of tomato or vegetable soup and enjoy with whole-grain crackers.
Fill a waffle cone with cut-up fruit and top with low-fat vanilla yogurt.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on hot popcorn.
Peel a banana and dip it in yogurt. Roll in crushed cereal and freeze.
Spread celery sticks with peanut butter or low-fat cream cheese. Top with raisins.
Stuff a whole-grain pita pocket with ricotta cheese and Granny Smith apple slices. Add a dash of cinnamon.
Mix together ready-to-eat cereal, dried fruit and nuts in a sandwich bag for an on-the-go snack.
Smear a scoop of frozen yogurt on two graham crackers and add sliced banana to make a yummy sandwich.
Microwave a small baked potato. Top with reduced-fat cheddar cheese and salsa.
Make snack kabobs. Put cubes of low-fat cheese and grapes on pretzel sticks.
Toast a whole-grain waffle and top with low-fat yogurt and peaches.
Mix together low-fat cream cheese, mixed dried fruit bits and shelled sunflower seeds. Spread on a toasted English muffin.
Blend low-fat milk, frozen strawberries and a banana for thirty seconds for a delicious smoothie.
Make a mini-sandwich with tuna or egg salad on a whole-grain dinner roll.
Sprinkle grated Monterey Jack cheese over a corn tortilla; fold in half and microwave for twenty seconds. Top with salsa.
Spread peanut butter on apple slices.
Reference: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
-Kelsey
