Happy Spring!

Today is an exciting day for us! We are ending our winter STRIVE and starting our spring STRIVE…and it’s the first day of spring! As we look forward to more warmer weather and sunny days, it’s a great time to put YOU first by improving your health and wellness. We still have some room in our spring program, so if you are interested in learning more or getting enrolled, contact us today! Our first meeting is tonight at 5:30pm at the County Fair Banquet Hall. We look forward to another great group as we work together to STRIVE 2 Survive!

-Kelsey

Warm Weather can be the Best Medicine

Here I am saturday morning, after going out for a 40 mile bike ride.  It was in the mid 50’s when I went, drizzling, and very foggy.  With all of the melting that is has been doing, the mud was flying.  But, it felt so good to be outside riding again, instead inside.  By the time the sun was really coming out, so was the wind, so it was drying the mud fast.  Here is a close up view:

You can see all the mud on the bike, and on it, it was getting pretty dried on.  I felt like a little kid playing in the dirt!  Spent part of the afternoon cleaning off the bike as well.  Mid to upper 70’s for weather in mid March–I don’t remember the last time this has happened.  I am taking advantage of it, and enjoying it for as long as the weather cooperates.  You all need to do the same.  Keep moving everybody!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  1634

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, and Happy Birthday Sarah

Happy Birthday Sarah!  Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everybody else.  Here Sarah displays her Irish nature.  It always make for an even more special day.  I just had a patient in the hospital, and his birthday is today as well.  He just turned 87.  He has a lot of medical issues, but is loving life.  He told me that when everything else in life starts to fail, the one thing you can rely on is your attitude, and you make the best of whatever life dishes out to you.  His motto:  SMILE!  Even when things get bad, if you keep smiling, that can at least seem better.  We all should take a little advice from this very knowledgeable man.  And very Irish!

Of course, don’t forget to be staying active.  Here Sarah is surrounded by the two Tom’s of our running club this AM.  I was riding the bike today as I am still nursing a sore calf.  Hope to be back running soon.  Tom Beaudry (far right) was decked out in his green attire for the day.  Way to go Tom! 

Everybody have a great weekend.  Happy Birthday Sarah.  Luv ya!

Keep moving everybody!  Enjoy this great weather!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  1633

RD Day!

Yesterday RD’s celebrated around the country as it was National Registered Dietitian Day! Nutrition is one of the leading lifestyle factors in disease prevention and health promotion. RD’s provide nutrition therapy by applying our science and medical background into practical and applicable ways for people to improve their nutrition status. We are highly qualified food and nutrition experts who have met the academic and professional requirements, which include earning at least a bachelor’s degree, completing a supervised practiced program, and passing a national registration exam. In addition, continuing education is a requirement in order to keep our registration active.

Registered Dietitians offer a wide variety of knowledge and experience in various settings from clinical, community, media, and public poliy. The RD can provide the patient or client with a condident, accurate, and credible information.

The term “nutritionist” is often used, however it’s very important to recognize that many states do not have licensure regulations for this term, so anyone can call themselves a “nutritionist” without the proper qualifications. South Dakota does have a licensure law and requires all Registered Dietitians to be licensed with the state. The initials “LN” indicate Licensed Nutritionist behind my name. Credentials are essential for ensuring you are getting safe, accurate, and science-based nutrition information.

As we prepare for our spring session of STRIVE 2 Survive, it’s important to recognize the signficance of credentials and quality professionals in mind! STRIVE 2 Survive has a team of outstanding and highly qualified health professionals. All of our providers are board certified and licensed in their own discipline and speciality, thus providing the NE South Dakota area with a top notch team to help you live a healthier lifestyle!

We are still accepting participants for our spring session that starts March 20th. Contact us today to get enrolled!

-Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN

 

It’s Time for YOU!

With the warmer temps, you may be thinking about spring cleaning and more time for outside activities. Spring is a time of growth and renewal and a perfect time to put YOU first! Our spring session of STRIVE 2 Survive starts next Tuesday, March 20th. Contact us now to get learn more and get enrolled!
You can email us at strive2survive@brownclinic.org or call us at 886-8482.