 Immune-Boosting Strategies for Flu Season
by Kara Carper, M.A.
It's that time of the year: back to school and back to being exposed to multiple germs. This year people are taking even more precautions to make sure their families stay healthy. There is the regular old flu bug that we are familiar with, and also the H1N1 virus that is talked about daily in the media.
We know that we're supposed to wash our hands frequently and cough into our arms, but are there other steps we can take to prevent, or at least diminish the length and severity of these bugs? As always, good nutrition can come to the rescue! There are certain foods to add and foods that need to be avoided to optimize the body's natural defense system.
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| New Immune-Boosting Class
Interested in learning more ways to naturally boost your immune system? Do you know which foods supress your immune system? How about which one improve your immune system?
Developed just for the cold and flu season, "Staying Well: Strategies to Strengthen Your Immune System" will be offered next week in St. Paul, Wayzata and White Bear Lake.
For only $20 you will learn which foods and beverages support immunity and which lower your resistance to illness. Lifestyle tips and key supplement recommendations round out this simple, effective plan to strengthen your immune system.
St. Paul, 10/26 from 6:30 to 8pm
Wayzata, 10/29 from 6:30 to 8pm
White Bear, 10/29 from 6:30 to 8pm
To register call any of our three offices.
St. Paul 651-699-3438
Wayzata 952-345-0766
White Bear 651-773-0000
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Other Fall Classes
Now that school's back in session and we're all back on a regular schedule, see if you can make one of our informative 2-hour classes.
Minnetonka - 10/22
Wayzata - 10/26
Circle Pines - 10/29
St. Paul - 10/21
Woodbury - 11/5
Columbia Hts - 11/5
Coon Rapids - 11/12
Eden Prairie - 10/27
Downtown Mpls - 10/27
Roseville - 11/4
Moundsview - 11/12
White Bear - 10/26
Hopkins - 11/2
Andover - 10/22
Apple Valley - 10/27
Plymouth - 10/21
Fridley - 10/26
St. Paul - 10/20
Burnsville - 10/28
Seward Coop - 11/4
Hastings - 11/5
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Heading into the Holiday Season: A Word from Dar
For many of us, maintaining a healthy eating plan throughout the holidays is difficult. Often one cookie leads to another and another and another, or sometimes a piece of pie leads to sampling all the desserts at the holiday party. What can you do when you know you have these vulnerabilities and temptation is everywhere you turn? As a nutritionist, I believe that education and support are the only answers. People who attend classes and individual nutrition sessions are able to maintain a healthy eating plan during the holiday season. Rather than feeling deprived because they missed a dessert, they actually have a sense of well-being and accomplishment. I invite you to create a self-care plan this holiday season. Join one of these classes, see your favorite nutritionist or do both.
The Weight & Wellness classes offer six weeks of information and support right when you need it most-in November and December. If you need extra motivation, support and strategies to get you through the holiday season, I invite you to join the Weight & Wellness class in the location that's most convenient for you. One class each week can make all the difference. You are not in this alone. To help, we're offering group discounts, see coupon below.
To register call any of our three offices.
St. Paul 651-699-3438
Wayzata 952-345-0766
White Bear 651-773-0000
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Introducing
Consulation Savings Packages
Nutritional Weight & Wellness is now offering package discounts for consultations. One package even includes the Weight & Wellness Series.
The Way to Wellness (15% Savings)
- Weight & Wellness Series
- Initial 2-hour consultation
- One 1-hour follow-up appt.
Personalized Wellness (15% Savings)
- Initial 2-hour consultation
- Two 1-hour follow-up appts.
Support Six-Packs:
- Six follow-up appointments (1 hour) (20% Savings)
- Six follow-up appointments (1/2 hour) (10% Savings
For more details and to see the entire list click here.
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Upcoming Shows:
October 24: Sleep
Hosted by Dar and Kara
October 31: Ask the Nutritionist
Hosted by Dar and Anna
November 7: Supplements: Call with Your Supplement Questions
Hosted by Dar, Cassie with special guest Greg Peterson
Tune in every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on FM107.1 or hear the show rebroadcast Sunday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Missed a show? Don't worry. You can download a show and listen anytime you want. Click here to see the list of past shows. |
| Featured Recipe
Did you notice that Halloween candy started showing up in the stores at the end of August? Did you buy early so you wouldn't have to worry about it later, only to discover that the candy mysteriously disappeared within a week? If you feel obligated to offer candy, but don't want to fall into the Halloween candy trap by eating it yourself, then try roasting healthy nuts as an alternative. This tasty, crunchy snack will satisfy you and help curb the munchies.
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