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Happenings
Dr.
Lisa will be sitting in with Ray & Ted on WLOB 95.5 FM twice a month. Her next "appearance" will be on
Wednesday, May 13, at 8 a.m. Catch them streaming on the web at WLOB.
Come Walk with the Doc! Our weekly walks will take place on Tuesdays at 11:45, along the Royal River in Yarmouth. Our first walk of the season is May
19. There is no charge. For more information, call us at 847-9393 or email info@drlisabelisle.com.
Check out our redesigned site at www.drlisabelisle.com!
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Read About...
Walk with the Doc in May's "Enlightened
Living" column, published by The Maine Switch.
"Keeping Kids First in Difficult Times" in May's Parent & Family newspaper.
Healthy, delicious eating on our Bountiful Blog.
Herbs and healing in the 2009 Farmers' Almanac article "Garden Healing" by Dr. Lisa Belisle
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Order a copy of Our Daily Tread: Thoughts for an Inspired Life, edited by Dr. Lisa Belisle, through the Islandport Press website.
All proceeds will go to the children of Safe Passage.
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Does acupuncture work for...
Allergies?
Yes
it does. Our practice has been treating patients for allergies for
several years, and we have many "repeat customers." Most patients find
that a scheduling regular appointments during allergy season can help
decrease symptoms of watery eyes, runny nose, congestion and dry cough.
During a typical acupuncture session for this problem, we stimulate the
lung meridians and immune system-specific points on the large intestine
meridians. We also place needles around the eyes and nose.
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Hooray for May!
We hope that you are enjoying all of the wonderful green that has overtaken our gardens and forests.
Given
the green that is all around us, fresh Maine fruits and vegetables
can't be far away. In the meantime, experiment with increasing the
fiber in your diet using whole grains and beans. Our Barley Salad with Lemony Chickpeas recipe packs a grain and bean two-for-one punch. For other recipes and healthy eating tips, visit the Bountiful Blog.
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month.
One out of every three adults in the United States has high blood
pressure, which is also called hypertension. Hypertension is linked to
heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and diseases of the blood
vessels.
Wondering
whether high blood pressure is a problem for you? Be sure to have it
measured at least once a year, more often if you have a family history
of the problem, or other risk factors.
One way to lower your blood pressure is through exercise. For exercise suggestions in Cumberland County, visit Let's Go and download the "Get Up and Go Guide." .
Speaking of walking, join us for the MaineHealth Learning Resource Centers (LRCs) "Walk with the Doc" program in Belfast at the Midcoast Maine Women's Health Conference on Friday, May 15, 2009, at 12:45. Call the LRCs at 1-866-609-5183 for more information. See the "Happenings" sidebar for information about our local weekly "Walk with the Doc."
As the medical advisor to the MaineHealth Learning Resource Centers, I also write a regular column in the Parent & Family newspaper. This month, read about "Keeping Kids First in Difficult Times ."
By the way, we will NOT be participating in this year's Heartwalk, due to scheduling conflicts. Join Dr. B's Bountiful Bunch again in 2010.
Hooray for May, and Happy Mothers' Day!
Sincerely,
Lisa Belisle M.D., M.P.H.
P.S. Special thanks to Angela for her help with this newsletter!
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Aerie River Medical Acupuncture
& Integrative Health
81 Bridge Street
at the
Sparhawk Mill
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 847-9393
info@drlisabelisle.com
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