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Join us on Friday, February 22, 2008 at Whole Foods -
Sauganash from
11a.m. - 2 p.m. for a FREE HEALTH SCREENING. Sauganash Wellness Center will be in the Whole Body section of Whole Foods providing screenings of blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar, and body mass index. Whole Foods is located 1/2 block south of our office at 6020 N. Cicero, Chicago (At the corner of Cicero and Peterson). Please call Sauganash Wellness Center with any questions at 773.283.4470. |
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Many people set "losing weight" as a resolution for the
new year, but by February those plans and
goals have already been put on the backburner for
some.
One reason for this is that some goals are set too high to begin with. Losing weight should be part of a lifestyle change that you adapt to, not a crash diet. Set realistic goals that you can achieve slowly - it is not necessary to change everything at once! Below are 8 simple tips that can help you begin to achieve a healthier lifestyle. 1. Learn to Read Labels
Paying attention to food labels is an absolute must if you want to lose weight. Counting calories is impossible without this skill. You should know how to find a food's caloric content and its serving size. Comparing labels is essential for making informed food choices. 2. Say Yes to Snacks It's important to maintain blood sugar levels by eating about every three hours. If it's been five or six hours since your last meal, you need to start planning snacks. Getting too hungry will backfire on your efforts to eat healthier and control portions. Aim for a healthful, satisfying snack, such as an apple and some reduced fat cheddar cheese -- the apple is high in fiber and low in calories, and the cheese will provide protein for an energy boost and a sense of satiety. 3. Drink Plenty of Water The rule of thumb of eight glasses a day is a great goal, but why not aim for even more? Water can help with weight loss in several ways: First, if you tend to carry "water weight" (i.e. you're often bloated), drinking more water can help alleviate this problem. Second, replacing high-sugar, high-cal drinks -- such as soda - - with water can cut hundreds of calories. Lastly, staying well-hydrated will help you feel more satisfied (which may prevent overeating) and improves your overall sense of well-being. 4. Stop Skipping Meals Skipping meals is one of those dieting mistakes most of us make at one time or another. But meal skipping does your diet more harm than good. You'll be more likely to eat too much later on, plus your body may go into "starvation mode" if you skip too often -- which will cause it to actually hang on to weight rather than lose! 5. Just Get Moving Working in some exercise each day will give your metabolism a boost. Anything that gets your heart pumping faster will do. Start out today with a brisk walk or a bike ride. Work your way up from 10 minutes a day to 30 minutes a day and you'll make a significant difference to your overall health, fitness, and weight loss in a matter of months ... or even weeks! 6. Start a Food Diary Keeping a food diary, even if it's just jotting down what, when, and why you eat in an old spiral notebook is an excellent first step toward losing weight. You can also keep track of your exercise efforts, too. Take a look at it every so often to find problems areas and identify changes to be made. 7. Eat More Whole Grains Eating more whole grains -- as well as more produce - - could be the best health and weight loss decision you ever make. Not only do grains, fruits and veggies provide nutrients you may be missing that improve your health and possibly reduce disease-risk, they're automatically low in calories and fat, and high in fiber, so you can eat more of them, more often, and not gain weight. The fiber in whole grains and produce will help you feel fuller longer, which can in turn help you better control portions and avoid overeating. 8. Practice Portion Control Paying attention to portion sizes may be the most eye- opening weight loss experience you ever have. For example, take a look at the serving size listed on your favorite pasta. Measure out this serving. Place it on the dish you usually use. Is it miniscule compared to your usual serving? When you begin measuring portions you will realize just how oversized our idea of a "helping" is and where all those extra calories come from that are causing you to gain weight. |
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Looking to curb appetite cravings and to promote
a
feeling of satiety?
Well search no further. Metagenics has just released "Slentiva" the all natural appetite modulator. How does this appetite modulator work? Slentiva is made of Proteinase Inhibitors 2 (PI2), once consumed and reaches the small intestine, triggers the release of CCK (Cholecystokinin,) which travels to the brain triggering a sensation of feeling full longer (satiety). Slentiva comes in chocolate flavored chews that taste like tootsie rolls. Who would be a good candidate for Slentiva?
· Body mass index (BMI) of 25+ · Patients interested in gaining control of diet and/or appetite · To improve compliance on current therapeutic lifestyle programs · Patients needing to reduce snacking and/or overeating Slentiva is available at Sauganash Wellness Center. |
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Come in, give us a call or email us and find out how
our
chiropractic and massage treatments can reduce
pain and enhance your health. We apply a range of
approaches -- from physical rehabilitation to
nutritional counseling to acupuncture -- to address
problem areas, treat injuries or encourage overall
wellness. Give us a call at 773.283.4470 or email us
at info@sauganashwellness.com to make an
appointment.
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CLICK HERE for your chance to win a
FREE ONE-HOUR MASSAGE! At the end of each month we will select one lucky winner at random to win a one-hour massage at Sauganash Wellness Center. One entry per day per person. GOOD LUCK! |
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Free Aromatherapy Treatment with Your First
Massage Session Massage Gift Certificates Available! Massages make great gifts! 60-minute massage gift certificates are $75.00 30-minute massage gift certificates are $50.00 Massage packages available: Buy 5 one-hour massages GET ONE FREE! - or- Buy 6 half-hour massages GET ONE FREE!
Sincerely,
Dr. Deanna Minkler Rachel Shaffer, LMT
Sauganash Wellness Center
email:
info@sauganashwellness.com
phone:
773.283.4470
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