by kelsey | Jul 25, 2017 | 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 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 | Jul 20, 2017 | Etc.
I shared this on our Facebook page, but thought I’d post here on our site too for those who don’t have Facebook. I came across a great article about the hot topics of “clean eating,” GMOs, and organic foods. I couldn’t have said it better myself….take a read if you’re interested in this topic! I included a few of my favorite parts from the article below. https://tonic.vice.com/en_us/article/zmvwb4/eating-clean-wont-make-you-any-healthier?utm_source=vicefbus
-Kelsey
“Meanwhile, after years of research, GMOs are agreed to not only be safe, but in many cases also more nutritious than their non-GMO counterparts, D’Orazio says. Not only has no one ever died from eating a GMO, but GMO crops are in fact a too…l that can help save many of the 3.1-million children who die of malnutrition each year. “
“At the end of the day, weight loss, gain, or maintenance is calories in, calories out,” Lowe says. Years of scientific research agrees. “Claiming something like a non-GMO or organic food will help you lose more weight is like me saying ‘what’s the alignment of the stars, and which alignment are you born under, and then I’ll tell you whether you can lose weight or not,'” Lowe says.”
by kelsey | Jul 20, 2017 | Etc.
IBS Support Group Meeting Notice
A support group for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 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 support group was formed a year ago. It focuses on sharing experiences and discussing symptom management. The July 26 meeting will include a discussion of diet, exercise, stress management, and medications to treat and manage IBS symptoms.
There is no cost to attend. Everyone is welcome!
To learn more contact Bruce Ford at 880-5213.
by kelsey | Jul 19, 2017 | Food
Summer is the perfect time to grill! Everyone loves to grill but there are some important food safety issues to be aware of when grilling. First off it is crucial that you keep raw meats/poultry and cooked meats/poultry separate. Have an extra clean plate (not the one that had the raw meats) next to the grill to place the cooked meats on. Make sure to keep hot food hot and cold foods cold, and transport any food in the car and not in the trunk especially in these hot months. Have a meat thermometer next to you and make sure your meats reach the appropriate temperature. Keep meats and fruits/vegetables separate on your grill, so raw meats do not contaminate the fruits/vegetables. Have a safe grilling season and remember your food safety! Refer to the infographic below for more grilling food safety tips plus the temperature all your meats should get to.
-Written by Elizabeth Honner, SDSU Dietetic Student
References: eatright.org- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
by kelsey | Jul 18, 2017 | Exercise, Family
Wanting some fun ideas for your family to get your daily exercise in? The weather is nice and your kids have a bunch of energy built up… why not use it and do some family activities!
- Sign your kid up for a local sport or swimming lessons. Whether it is little league or teaching your kid to swim on their own, they are both great activities to get your kid after and catch up with some school or neighbor friends that are on the same team.
- Schedule a night to go on a family walk, run, bike ride, or a family sports night.
- Go on a hike or walk through the park, and have your kids make a list of their 10 favorite things they saw on the walk.
- Invite some friends over and have a dance party. It helps their kids stay active with their friends!
- Can’t seem to get your kids away from the screen? Turn the commercial breaks into exercise opportunities by incorporating jumping jacks, sit-up, or a variety of exercises until the show comes back on.
- Do a walk/run race in your community. There are always plenty of 5K races in the community throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
- Work on a family garden. Your kids will love digging in the dirt and it gives your kids a chance to see where their food comes from. Plus, you can harvest the food you grow and your little ones might want to try what they grew! This is a great way to introduce new fruits and vegetables!
Just a few ideas to get the kids active throughout the summer!
Elizabeth Honner- SDSU dietetic student
http://www.parents.com/fun/sports/exercise/10-ways-to-exercise-as-a-family/
http://www.eatright.org/resource/fitness/exercise/family-activities/family-exercise-for-every-season
