Health and Fitness

Dahn Yoga Community Announces the Woodland Body + Brain Center as its Center of the Month

Center of the Month: Woodlands Body & Brain Center

Gilbert, Ariz. (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, is proud to announce that one of its franchises, a Texas yoga star, the Woodlands Body + Brain Center has been designated as Center of the Month for January 2012. The franchises have grown tremendously since their beginning and this studio, located 35 miles north of Houston, Texas, has been particularly adept at forging its own path of service and leadership.

Helping individuals balance their bodies and minds, center manager Maureen Godfrey may have been destined to fill the role of leader of her Dahn Yoga community. Although she spent time working as a high school dance teacher and a consultant for a Fortune 500 company, she eventually realized her life-long dream of helping others. After immersing herself in Dahn Yoga classes for four years, she opened her own BBC franchise.

“I feel very blessed with wonderful members who are very interesting people and the opportunity for me to grow through this BBC,” she said. “Any challenges bring opportunities.”

Godfrey’s gift with her students is undoubtedly a special one. In fact, one member, who was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, approached Maureen for private lessons in order to improve her well-being and augment her medical treatments. Within four short months the novice practitioner witnessed an elevation in her physical and emotional states as well as the shrinking of her tumors. This may not be a typical story of health recovery at Woodlands, but it is a prime example of how people of various backgrounds and ability levels find an outlet for self-healing.

Going forward, Maureen explains that she wants to continue to help others understand the many Dahn Yoga benefits and expand her classes to hospitals and colleges in the area.

About Dahn Yoga:

Dahn Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice originating in Korea. Dahn Yoga classes combine stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy to learn format. Dahn Yoga is often taught alongside Tai Chi, QiGong and Meditation classes.

In the United States, Dahn Yoga classes are offered at Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness. Dahn Yoga classes are also offered at Body & Brain franchise, affiliate and community-based locations.

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Lose 10 Pounds A Month With This Chino Hills Weight Loss Program

Chino Hills, CA (PRWEB) January 05, 2012

Chino Hills weight loss will be on everyone’s mind once the New Year hits. The Fit Concepts facility is thriving with a fresh influx of clients who are serious about dropping dress sizes, pounds and body fat percentages. While many people join a gym in January, most new people are gone by spring because they lose the motivation to keep going or they are not getting the results they desire. Conversely, joining an established Chino Hills weight loss program puts people on the fast track to success.

“I think everyone arrives feeling a little guilty about their holiday eating and drinking,” says Sam Bakhtiar, Chino Hills weight loss expert and owner of the Fit Concepts weight loss facility. “Yet, they leave that initial one-on-one personal trainer consultation with very specific goals and timelines in mind, not to mention all the tools they need to be successful.” He adds that all new members get a customized monthly meal plan and a weekly group workout schedule. Their weight, inches and fitness levels are also measured so that progress can be charted from week to week.

“We get you into shape using cutting edge workouts that have been proven by science to make you lose fat and get toned as fast and as safely as possible,” Sam explains. “Xavier lost 15 pounds, Gia and Valerie lost 30, Leene lost 40, Brandon dropped 60. Then we have real heavyweight workout warriors like Ann Masters and Pam Tseko who lost over 100 pounds! Fit Concepts Chino Hills Weight Loss Center truly helps people of all shapes and sizes. Whether you want to lose or just improve your cardiac profile, we make sure it happens for you.”  

The Fit Concepts Chino Hills weight loss program espouses practical eating with lean protein, fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy and complex carbohydrates. There are no shakes, supplements or expensive prepackaged food. “We teach people how to eat for life,” Sam says. “There is no magic bullet, but there are healthier ways to indulge our cravings than to reach for a chocolate bar or bag of chips. There are small steps we can make – like not missing any meals, or cutting out red meat, that can have an immediate impact on how we look and feel.”

Through a unique 3-in-1 workout of cardio, strength-training and core conditioning done for an hour, three times per week, Chino Hills weight loss program participants are able to have fun and get fit at the same time. Results vary, but some Fit Concepts exercisers have been able to lose over 35 pounds of fat in less than 4 months.

“We aim to help you lose a safe, healthy two pounds a week,” Sam Bakhtiar explains. “Of course, the more you have to lose, the faster it tends to come off, so people who are carrying an extra 100 pounds will find that the fat just melts right off once we rev up their metabolism with strength and interval training.” He adds that anyone interested in losing 8 to 10 pounds a month can sign up for free nutrition counseling and a week of free boot camp sessions at http://www.FitConcepts.com.

About Sam Bakhtiar

Sam Bakhtiar is a Persian-born American with over twenty years of experience in fitness training and body building. After completing B.S in Premed and Nutrition, Sam also received a degree of doctorate of Chiropractics. Along with being one of the best fitness trainers, Sam is also a business and marketing expert. After establishing a successful fitness training business with substantial income, Sam is helping other professionals in the industry to achieve their business goals. For more information, please contact using the following information.

Contact Information:

Sam Bakhtiar

Fitness Concepts

909-393-9075

http://www.FitConcepts.com


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Dahn Yoga Community Celebrates Durango Locations as Its Center of the Month

Dahn Yoga & Health Centers names its Durango studio as the Center of the Month

Gilbert, AZ (PRWEB) July 26, 2011

Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a leader in health and wellness, has named the Durango Dahn Yoga location as its Center of the Month for July 2011. The studio, located just 20 minutes from Las Vegas, Nevada, offers practitioners a welcoming environment to enjoy the many benefits of Dahn Yoga classes.

Sungchul Jang, manager of the Durango Center, has been sharing the rewards of Dahn Yoga as an instructor for four years. He says that the hardworking nature of the members within this Dahn Yoga community, most of whom are employed by casinos and maintain weekend schedules, have made them perfect candidates for the exercise. “Because my classes are hard, one of the members even burst out asking if it was some Olympic event. However, their bodies change through the practice, so they naturally come to enjoy it and their hearts open up.”

The Durango Dahn Yoga Center, which is set in an area replete with fresh air and healthy energy, offers practitioners a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the entertainment capital of the world. Those who decide to take the Dahn Yoga classes at this studio are able to restore their physical and spiritual states and improve their overall well-being.

About Dahn Yoga: Dahn Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice originating in Korea. Dahn Yoga classes combine stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy to learn format. Dahn Yoga is often taught alongside tai chi, qigong and meditation classes.

In the United States, Dahn Yoga classes are offered at Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness. Dahn Yoga classes are also offered at Body + Brain franchise, affiliate and community-based locations.

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Cleveland Clinic Highlights its Nutrition Therapy Services and Resources in Observance of National Nutrition Month

Cleveland Clinic provides nutrition therapy services that help patients manage and prevent a variety of health conditions.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) March 23, 2011 -

Cleveland Clinic is observing National Nutrition Month by helping consumers learn and understand more about nutrition therapy as an effective treatment for a variety of illnesses and conditions, including diabetes, hypertension and pancreatic disorders.

“During National Nutrition Month, we want to remind Americans that a colorful plate of fruits and vegetables, combined with lean meats, fish and poultry, and low-fat dairy products serve as the foundation for a healthful eating plan. Optimizing nutrients through healthy eating helps prevent major chronic diseases, such as obesity, heart disease, cancer and diabetes,” said Donald Kirby, MD, Director, Center for Human Nutrition, Cleveland Clinic.

Cleveland Clinic wants to ensure that anyone who is looking for more information on nutrition therapy services at its clinic locations or from its Digestive Disease Institute and Center for Nutrition website can easily find the resources that they need to make informed medical decisions.

Cleveland Clinic’s nutrition-related clinical treatment services help patients manage and prevent various health conditions. For more than three decades, the Digestive Disease Institute Center for Human Nutrition has provided care to adult and pediatric patients with nutritional disorders. Specialized teams focus on nutrition therapy, intestinal rehabilitation and transplant nutrition and nutritional support. Cleveland Clinic’s staff of registered dieticians and dietetic technicians work with patients to ensure optimal nutrition as patients cope with diseases and conditions, including kidney disease, digestive disorders, high cholesterol and more. Patients can access Cleveland Clinic’s online nutritional tools and guides including BMI calculators, PDF reports such as ‘Weight Loss Options,’ ‘How to Lower Your Cholesterol,’ ‘Low Fat Ideas for Kids’ and more. The center offers nutrition education resources from the American Dietetic Association, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, The American Heart Association and others to support individuals as they make healthy nutritional choices at every life stage.

Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Institute (DDI) optimizes the patient experience by uniting specialists within one unique, fully integrated model of care. DDI was the first institute to offer this integrated care approach that offers patients the most advanced and proven medical and surgical treatments primarily focused on the gastrointestinal tract. Cleveland Clinic has been ranked #2 in the nation in gastroenterology by U.S.News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” survey since 2003.

Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Institute specializes in:

    Colorectal surgery
    Gastroenterology and hepatology
    General surgery (including hepato-pancreato-biliary and transplant surgery)
    Human nutrition

Patients can request an appointment online with Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute and the Center for Human Nutrition by visiting clevelandclinic.org/nutrition.

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. About 2,000 full-time salaried physicians and researchers and 7,600 nurses at Cleveland Clinic represent more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. In addition to its main campus, Cleveland Clinic operates nine regional hospitals in Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Clinic Florida, the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas and Cleveland Clinic Canada. In 2008, there were more than 4.2 million visits throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system and 165,000 hospital admissions. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 80 countries. Visit Cleveland Clinic at clevelandclinic.org.

The information contained in this communication was developed by Cleveland Clinic’s Marketing Department.

For more information on Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute and the Center for Human Nutrition, please contact:

Media Contact

Dan Doron

Communications and Public Affairs Manager

216.312.0428

dorond(at)ccf(dot)org

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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month poster is available for download at AllsupCares.com

Belleville, Ill. (PRWEB) June 28, 2011

Mental illness is a leading cause of disability, yet nearly two-thirds of people with a diagnosable mental illness do not seek treatment, and racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. are even less likely to get help, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation, is raising awareness of the importance of treatment in improving mental health and accessing resources that support wellness.

“Unfortunately, disparities in mental health care still prevent people in diverse communities from getting the treatment they need,” said NAMI Multicultural Action Center director Majose Carrasco. “The outcomes of poorer quality of care come at a high cost to our community.”

The U.S. Surgeon General reported in 2001 that minorities:

Are less likely to receive diagnosis and treatment for their mental illness.
Have less access to and availability of mental health services.
Often receive a poorer quality of mental health care.
Are underrepresented in mental health research.

“Poorly delivered or unmet mental health may be a major contributing factor as to why individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups are overrepresented in many of the nation’s most vulnerable populations,” said Henry Acosta, executive director of the National Resource Center for Hispanic Mental Health (NRCHMH).

Mental disorders are as disabling as cancer or heart disease in terns of premature death and lost productivity. From 2005-06, mental illness was the second-most frequent condition, after arthritis, causing activity limitation among adults 18-44 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Social Security Administration reports that nearly one-third of disabled workers receiving SSDI benefits have a mental disorder.

The SSDI program provides monthly income based on the FICA taxes individuals have paid during their working years as well as eventual access to Medicare. Both of these benefits contribute to stability and access to care for people with mental illness. However, obtaining these benefits is difficult without medical evidence of a severe disability.

“Medical documentation from mental health professionals is critical when seeking Social Security disability benefits,” said David Bueltemann, Allsup manager of senior claims representatives. “Social Security relies on medical diagnoses and details about the doctors they visit, information on the medical facilities they’ve used, medications and their side effects, as well as information on the restrictions and limitations that have resulted from the mental illness.”

During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, learn more about mental health treatment and resources available through NAMI at NAMI.org and NRCHMH at NRCHMH.org.

“Treatment works and all Americans deserve a transformed mental health system that provides quality and culturally competent services to all citizens, regardless of their race, ethnic and language capabilities,” said Mr. Acosta.

For referrals to mental health resources near you, call the NAMI HelpLine at (800) 950-NAMI (6264). For information on SSDI eligibility call (888) 841-2126 or visit Allsup.com.

For a free National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month poster, click here.

About Allsup

Allsup is a nationwide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare plan selection services. Founded in 1984, Allsup employs nearly 800 professionals who deliver specialized services supporting people with disabilities and seniors so they may lead lives that are as financially secure and as healthy as possible. The company is based in Belleville, Ill., near St. Louis.

About NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country. As a national organization, NAMI focuses on mental health education; support and advocacy efforts to offer hope, raise awareness and initiate change throughout the United States.

About The National Resource Center for Hispanic Mental Health

The National Resource Center for Hispanic Mental Health is a private nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to promoting quality mental health services through policy development initiatives, training, technical assistance, research, data collection, best practice development, and anti-stigma and anti-discrimination campaigns. The NRCHMH specifically aims to reduce disparities and to increase treatment quality and availability of mental health services for Hispanics throughout the nation.

Contacts:

Tai Venuti

Allsup

(800) 854-1418 ext 8573

t(dot)venuti(at)allsupinc(dot)com    

Majose Carrasco                

NAMI

(703) 524-7600

majose(at)nami(dot)org                

Henry Acosta

NRCHMH

(609) 838-5488 ext 205

hacosta(at)nrchmh(dot)org

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May 2011, Exercise is Medicine Month, Lauds the Benefits of Physical Activity

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) April 29, 2011

The fourth annual Exercise is Medicine® Month kicks off on Sunday, celebrating the health benefits of exercise and offering resources to get people moving.

“Everyone should start or renew an exercise program now as an investment in life-long health,” said Robert E. Sallis, M.D., FACSM, chair of Exercise is Medicine. “Every person, regardless of age or health, is responsible for his or her own physical activity. There are far more reasons to exercise than excuses not to.”

Exercise Lowers Health Care Costs

Research shows that exercise helps treat and prevent more than 40 chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity and hypertension.

“While there are numerous reasons for soaring health care costs, one undeniable explanation is the poor physical health of so many Americans,” said Sallis. “Exercise is something every person can do to control the rising costs of health care and improve quality of life.”

Health Care Provider Involvement is Key

Most health care providers don’t realize the effect they have in motivating patients. Nearly 65 percent of patients say they would be more interested in exercising if advised by their doctor and given additional resources.

“Health care providers, including physicians, should assess physical activity at every appointment, write exercise prescriptions and be prepared to refer patients to fitness professionals,” said Sallis. “Every doctor should be an exercise advocate.”

A Two-Way Street

Starting a physical activity program can be as simple as taking a brisk walk each day and gradually building up frequency and duration. Patients are encouraged to talk to their health care provider for an exercise prescription if additional advice and guidance are needed.

Easy-to-Use Tools Available

Most people already know exercise is important. Many are overwhelmed by where and how to start, particularly those new to exercise, those who have an existing health condition and the elderly. Simple, easy-to-use exercise tips, tools and videos are available online to help them get started and stay motivated.

Partners Spread the Exercise Message

Exercise is Medicine partners include the American College of Nurse Practitioners, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and organizations and universities from all parts of the world.

Governors and mayors nationwide have already signed on to proclaim May 2011 as Exercise is Medicine Month in their communities.

The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 40,000 international, national, and regional members and certified professionals are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

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