by kelsey | Oct 4, 2017 | Etc.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many of us know of someone who has been affected by breast cancer as it is the most common cancer in women and more than 230,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the United States as stated by the American Cancer Society.
It is important to recognize some symptoms of breast cancer. The most common symptom is the presence of a painless lump in the breast area. Less common symptoms include swelling, tenderness, skin irritation, redness, or nipple abnormalities which may include ulceration or discharge.
Factors that increase the risk of developing breast cancer include the onset of menstruation before age 12, menopause after the age of 55, not breastfeeding for at least one year, not having children, or having children after 30 years of age, and having a high body mass index.
Increased body weight in postmenopausal women who are not taking hormones increases the risk for developing breast cancer. The more fat cells you have, the higher your levels of estrogen in the postmenopausal period, when your ovaries are no longer producing estrogen. Moreover, overweight women have higher insulin levels, and insulin may promote breast tumors.
Nutrition Tips for Cancer Prevention:
Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are great sources of antioxidants and phytochemicals. Antioxidants and phytochemicals play a role in cancer prevention. Carotenoids is a type of antioxidant that is found in red and yellow produce. Some examples of foods that contain carotenoids are carrots, pumpkin, winter squash, tomatoes, citrus fruits, and red sweet peppers. All dark green vegetables contain nutrients that protect against cancer. Good sources of dark green vegetables include spinach, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, brussels sprouts and kale. An additional benefit to eating a well balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is that it promotes a healthy weight. Maintaining a healthy weight will help you to decrease your risk of developing cancer. A helpful tip to remember is that the more colorful the fruit or vegetable, the more nutrients it contains; so pack your plate with colorful choices!
Be sure to mark your calendars for Running’s Ladies Night Event October 18th from 5-8pm! It is an awesome event supporting and promoting the fight against breast cancer!! Our radiologist Dr.Gwen Schaunaman will be at our clinic booth along with myself to visit and answer any questions about our 3D mammography and diagnostic testing we do here at the clinic. Be sure to stop by and say hello to us!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Sep 28, 2017 | Etc., Exercise, Heart Health, Motivation, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
As you know now, Tuesday was a big day for Dr.Dan! We enjoyed surprising and celebrating his accomplishment of 10 years of consecutive exercise with him! In case you missed the other news stories and clips, I wanted to include them here so you can check them out if you missed them!
Be sure to visit our Facebook page below to see the videos–one of our staff congratulating him and another one of us surprising him when he got to work!
https://www.facebook.com/BrownClinicStrive2Survive/
The Public Opinion did a great story on him….be sure to check it out below!
https://www.thepublicopinion.com/news/local_news/dr-dan-reiffenberger-hits-milestone/article_fae47a50-a38c-11e7-886d-e7cc6818c69d.html
And if you haven’t done so already, read from Dr.Dan himself about this great achievement and how he’s stay motivated to keep going below!
A Running Doc’s LIfe: 10 Years Completed…and Counting!
Thanks to his nurse Chris for making the awesome cake (above) and thanks to his Running group for coming to celebrate with us (pictured below)!
As Dr.Dan says, we all just need to “get out of bed, get out the door, and get moving”…you can do it too!!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Sep 27, 2017 | Etc.
There are many reasons to get the flu vaccine. Whether it’s to protect yourself, or help prevent loved ones who may be elderly, pregnant or prone to infection from getting sick, getting your shot is an important tool to defend against the flu.
It’s more than just protecting yourself — when you get your flu shot, you are also protecting people around you. The CDC says this includes “those who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness, like babies and young children, older people, and people with certain chronic health conditions.”
The CDC says how well the flu vaccine works each year can vary, but the greatest benefits of getting vaccinated are:
- Flu vaccination can keep you from getting sick with the flu.
- Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu-associated hospitalization, including children and older adults.
- Flu vaccinations are an important preventative tool for people with chronic health conditions.
- Vaccination helps protect women during and after pregnancy. Getting vaccinated can also protect a baby after birth from flu.
- Flu vaccination also may make your illness milder if you do get sick.
In addition, the CDC also recommends other good health habits, such as covering your cough and frequently washing your hands with soap, can help prevent the spread of the flu and other respiratory illnesses.
To help make your flu fight easier, Brown Clinic is holding walk-in flu shot clinics at its Northridge location on Tuesday, October 10 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Brown Clinic also offers flu shots by appointment throughout flu season.
Flu season is just around the corner, so it’s time to get your shot and defend yourself and those around you against the flu.
by Dan | Sep 26, 2017 | Etc.
Another mile stone completed…10 years of consecutive exercise completed…and on to year 11! This journey started on September 26, 2007. Days where I did not feel the greatest, or recovery from certain injuries, but still capable of doing some kind of exercise, and putting up with the changes in weather…these did not make a difference. Basically there was no excuse, or at least an excuse I was going to listen to. This may be my consecutive exercise streak, but I have had help. The biggest supporter, or training partner has been my wife Sarah!
We support each other with our running, or any kind of exercise. She has been the master motivator. I keep going because I want to be around longer to spend time with her, and with my kids. She is my inspiration!
I was hoping I would be able to help her complete her first marathon…The Twin Cities Marathon coming up this weekend, Sunday, Oct 1. I got an injury a little over a week ago, and tore the calf muscle in my left leg coming in at the end of a run. Now I don’t know if I will be able to run this weekend, or if I will be a cheerleader for the rest of the group. I can still walk, or be on the elliptical with no pain, but I can’t push off with running. I can be a good cheerleader though…and I will help support my fellow Watertown runners who will be running this weekend, as we were running for charity and awareness for Friedreich’s Ataxia. I am really disappointed that I may not be able to run, but I am looking at the bigger picture here. There are bigger things going on than me being able to run, or even my consecutive streak. I guess we all have to take one day at a time, and appreciate everything life has to offer. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 3650
by kelsey | Sep 20, 2017 | Etc.
A support group for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 26th 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 September 26th meeting will include a presentation by our very own Doctor of Pharmacy Deidra VanGilder. Deidra practices pharmacy at Brown Clinic and is also an associate professor of pharmacy at SDSU. She will discuss and answer questions about the over-the-counter and prescription medications 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.
Deidra is a great expert in this area–please join if you are affected by IBS and want to learn more!
-Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN
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
