“SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS WITH HEALTHY EATING” on November 14th, Monday @ 8:30 PM
I have been told by so many of my patients that they are planning to start their diet come first of the year. When I asked them why the procrastination, many of them reponded with the excuse that the “holidays are here.” Ladies…….there are only 2 holidays coming up…Thanksgiving and Christmas! Yes, this is the season for scrumptous eating and sweets, BUT WHY DO YOU WANT TO GAIN 10 POUNDS BEFORE YOU START YOUR DIET????Really, 2 holi”days”…..hand full of parties but do you really have to sabotage any efforts in trying to start healthy habits. You can start being healthy and focused on proper diet and excercise NOW!!!!!
Come join us for a lecture by Andrea W. a registered nutritionist/dietician and diabetic counselor who has been a guest speaker for our “Heal*Thy Women, Healthy You Group and was absolutely fabulous! She was not only entertaining but incredibly informative! She offered some very helpful tips and advice that was enlightening and encouraging.
November 14th, 2011, Monday @ 8:30 pm at the office for Women For Women Health Care in the Lobby/Waiting Room. No charge….bring a friend or family member or just show up! We will be happy to share this important information so that we can all be a healthier group of women. God wants the best for us including a well cared for temple. Learn to take care of your body for all the many different reasons we need to. Hope and pray that we see you all soon.
“Y-ME RACE” BREAST CANCER WALK…..
….on May 8th, 2011 on Mother’s Day at Grant Park in Chicago. Come join us and support the cause. Join our team, “Heal.thy Women Healthy You.” Our team captain is Theresa Thomas and we invite you to join our team. It starts at 8 am and is a 5K run OR a 1 or 3 mile walk at your own pace. You’ll be home in time to be celebrated by your family so come on out. The website to register or donate is www.race.y-me.org. YOU can make a difference. Let each one of us do our share to fight this deadly disease.
HEAL*THY WOMEN, HEALTHY YOU SUPPORT GROUP
Wow Ladies, we are well on our way!! We have been blessed with another meeting for “Heal*thy Women, Healthy You” Support Group. We are steadily growing and look forward to meeting more new women. We received more important information including an overall view of the most common causes of deaths in women and a mini lecture on reading labels and what to look for. A spiritual discussion on how food should not be something that has control over you was initiated and gave us something to ponder on. Next meeting on April 25th, 2011 will include one of our personal trainers who will discuss some home exercises and info on nutrition.
Remember, we do not charge for these informational sessions. You are welcome to come even if you are not a patient in our practice. Bring friends or family members and refer someone. Let’s share and spread the word that we are about to become healthier, more energetic and blessed on an even higher level. See you at the next meeting!
FINALLY! New Support Group!
After many requests, we are starting our new support group for those women who want to lead healthier lives. This support group will empower women to make better choices in areas that affect their diet and physical well being. We will embrace our spirituality, develop our prayer life to an even higher level and watch how God Almighty touches our lives like never before. We will be stronger and leaner, less inches and pounds and yet more powerful. Women of all ages, come out and let us share some vital information regarding our bodies, our selves. This will include nutritional guidance as well as emphasis on exercise and increased activity in our daily lives.
OUR FIRST MEETING: MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 AT 8:30 PM-9:30 PM. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at the office of Women For Women Health Care, Richton Park. (708) 283-0376
VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY UPDATE……
Wow! Who knew? How many of us truly realized how important the sun is?
Just 10 to 15 minutes in the sun is all that is advised. A blood level is now necessary to determine how much Vitamin D you need. If you have adequate sun exposure, you will need to still take a Vitamin D supplement. Especially during the fall and winter months when our sun exposure is significantly reduced. The daily dose for those patients who have normal levels is 2000 IU. It probably is a good idea to increase the dose to 5000 IU during the fall and winter months when you are no longer getting sun exposure. Please have your primary physician or our office draw your blood for your current levels. If you are found to be deficient, you will need a prescription dose of 50,000 IU once a week. We repeat levels after 3 to 6 months to see if you have improved your levels.