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Greetings! | | May is National Arthritis month. Arthritis has affected 50 million adults in the United States today. Within the next 30 years, this number will increase to 67 million. Now is the time to learn how to take control of arthritis instead of letting it take control of you. |
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Getting Personal
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Conquering Arthritis-It is All About Choices
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Linda Costello (left), RN, and LeAnn McCusker, Wellness Center director, exercise regularly to help with arthritis pain.
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Arthritis is a common condition and risk increases with age. But pain and inactivity are not inevitable. Two Fauquier Health Wellness Center staffers have offered to share what they have learned about staying healthy and active with arthritis.
LeAnn McCusker, Wellness Center director, and Linda Costello, RN, were diagnosed with arthritis about a decade ago. They have since educated themselves and have learned strategies for lessening the discomfort.
(Click here to read full story)
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Ask the Experts |
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Dr. Nandini Chhitwal, Rheumatology |
Q: I have arthritis. What nutrition and exercise advice can you offer to help manage my symptoms?
Dr. Nandini Chhitwal, a rheumatologist with Fauquier Health, diagnoses and treats a wide variety of disabling diseases, including arthritis. She uses a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to manage her patients' symptoms.
Here are some tips to keep in mind:
1. Physical activity is beneficial to everyone's overall health and well-being, including those with arthritis. The benefits can include: reduced pain and improved function and mobility. Consult your doctor or physical therapist before exercising to find out which exercises are best for you. Aqua therapy and yoga are often favored choices for those with arthritis as they can help reduce joint pain and improve flexibility.
2. Proper nutrition from a well-balanced diet to help alleviate arthritis symptoms. Weight loss can help improve pain. Inflammatory arthritis like gout can be prevented by avoiding certain foods like shellfish, red meat or beef.
3. The benefits of a healthy lifestyle vary from person to person. With my patients, I discuss all the treatment options, including medical, lifestyle, and alternative forms of therapy. I involve patients in their treatment plan because the more engaged a patient is, the more likely he or she is to follow the plan. When people feel empowered and in control of their health, they can work wonders. |
| Forward to a Friend- 30% Off for New Members! | |
30% Off for New Members!
The time has come for the June Make One Change sign up. Make One Change is an opportunity to choose one of four goals to focus on: weight loss, healthy eating, physical activity, and stress management. There are pre- and post-assessments, special demos and lots of giveaways. Those who complete the program will be eligible to win some really great prizes.
How it works:
1. Pick one of the four goals that you would like to improve.
2. Call us at 540.316.2640 to register for this 12 week program
Hurry! Offer ends May 31, 2011. |
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Evening Body Sculpt Class Now Available! | |
Beginning May 2:
A Body Sculpt Class will be offered Mondays, 5:25 to 5:55 p.m.
Zumba will begin five minutes later, 6:05- 6:50 p.m. |
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Class Time Change | |
Beginning May 5:
Evening Abs & Back class will begin five minutes later, 5:25- 5:40 p.m. |
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'Like' Fauquier Health Wellness Center on Facebook! | |
 You can now 'Like' our page on Facebook to stay connected for the latest Wellness news and updates. Be one of the first 50 people to 'Like' our page and recieve a free blood pressure check at the Wellness Center during the month of May.
Click Here to Check Out Our Facebook Page |
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Living | |
 This Whole Wheat Pita Pizza with Spinach, Fontina, and Onions is high in protein and fiber to help keep you energized during those activity-packed spring days.Be sure to check out the Farmers Market located outside the Bistro every Wednesday starting May 4. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of fresh in season produce such as spinach!
Submit your own favorite recipes for a chance to win a prize. |
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Member Survey | |
To answer the question below, please click here
If you have chronic or frequent pain, how do you deal with it? Please select all that apply.
a. I don't have chronic pain that impacts my life.
b. I have changed the way I move and/or exercise to adapt to or reduce my pain.
c. I use alternative methods to address my pain (acupuncture, massage, meditation, etc).
d. I have changed my diet to help elevated pain.
e. I use over-the-counter and/or prescription pain killers regularly for pain.
f. Other (or explain the above answers in more detail.)
*Please check back next month for the results of the survey |
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For more information, call 540.316.2640. |
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