Women's Health
Women’s bodies go through major changes throughout their lives, leading to differences in health concerns for varying age groups. Creating and maintaining healthy habits is critical to preventing disease, prolonging lifespan, and living a happier life.
Nutrition
A nourishing diet is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. For optimum health, women need to pay special attention to their calcium, iron and folic acid intake. The proper nutrient dense foods provide the necessary minerals and vitamins that are so crucial for fueling women with the energy needed to withstand busy schedules.
Nutrition Consultation - A personalized diet and supplement approach that can optimize body functions and overall well-being as the nutritional needs of women are constantly changing throughout different periods of our lives.
Health Coach - Through discussion, your health coach can provide you with the motivation to help you jumpstart improvements with your health and well-being and prioritize your own needs.
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For more information contact Sharon O’Brien,
sobrien@mandelljcc.org, 860-231-6333 |
Stress Management
Many women constantly find themselves having to balance a chaotic schedule as the responsibilities of kids, career, family and chores which never seem to come to a halt. Excessive stress over long periods of time can translate to hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal issues, high blood pressure and sleeping difficulties. The following holistic approaches are a great way to manage stress levels and stimulate relaxation.
Massage Therapy - Promotes relaxation by increasing blood flow to parts of the brain that are associated with mood and stress regulation.
Guided Relaxation - Visualize your most relaxed self, achieve a state of inner calm and provide a sense of peace by decreasing cortisol levels that build up from chronic stress.
M-technique - Uses light touch to induce relaxation and aid in stress relief.
Sound and Energy Therapy - Experience deep relaxation in this immersion of sound and vibration.
Acupuncture - Can provide full body relaxation by supporting the endocrine system, restoring hormone function and lessening the body’s fight or flight response. Useful for pain management, digestive issues, reducing inflammation, and improved body functions.
Naturopathic Medicine - Provides a comprehensive assessment followed by an entire spectrum of natural treatment options designed manage your specific women’s health needs such as lowering stress, hormone imbalances, infertility and PMS.
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For more information contact Sharon O’Brien,
sobrien@mandelljcc.org, 860-231-6333 |
Fitness
Women’s hormones and health risks make exercise especially worthwhile. Exercise is one of the controllable factors that is highly effective at improving health. Being physically active counters hormonally triggered mood swings, prevents bone loss, keeps weight in check and improves sleep, just to name a few.
Personal Training - Farrah Mead, Fitness Director, fmead@mandelljcc.org
Pilates Reformer - Carmen Erian, Group Fitness Director, cerian@mandelljcc.org
Group fitness - Carmen Erian, Group Fitness Director, cerian@mandelljcc.org
Water Exercise - Jaine Mazer, Aquatics Director, jmazer@mandelljcc.org
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