SM Healthier just got easier A NEW WAY TO A NEW YOU! Are you ready to feel fit, energized and healthy? Then you re ready to LIVE LIFE WELL CentraState Health s powerful new way to improve your health and well-being. Living life well is about the confidence that comes from knowing that no matter where you are on the health spectrum, you can transform your life and take steps to be your best healthy mind, body and spirit. Our health & wellness coaches will give you the tools you need to eat well, move well, relax well, and manage well. Plus, you never have to worry about losing steam. Our programs fit into even the busiest lifestyle, and we re always here for guidance and support. You can do it! It s your time to LIVE LIFE WELL. WINTER & SPRING 2016
When You Quit Smoking TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE Many people think it s too late to quit smoking because the damage has already been done. But that s not the case. The moment you quit, you start reaping health benefits that will continue to stockpile as long as you remain smoke free. 2 0 minutes: Blood pressure and heart rate drop; body temperature of hands and feet increases. 2 hours: The carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal; oxygen level in blood increases to normal. 2 4 hours: The chance of heart attack decreases. 4 8 hours: The ability to smell and taste is enhanced: nerve endings start re-growing. 2 weeks 3 months: Lung function increases and circulation improves: walking is easier. 9 months: Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease. year: The risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker s. 5 years: Stroke risk is the same as that of people who never smoked. 0 years: Risk of dying from lung cancer is half that of a smoker s. 5 years: Risk of death returns to nearly the level of people who never smoked. If you re ready to quit, our evidence-based smoking cessation program can help you kick the habit for good. Don t let another minute pass, register today. See Ways to Wellness under MANAGE WELL for more info. To register or learn more, call or visit: livelifewellnj.com/managewell Source: U.S Surgeon General
6 SUREFIRE WAYS TO Achieve YOUR HEALTH G ALS 1 2 3 Find your motivation. It doesn t matter what it is, as long as it matters to you. 4 5 6 Set easy-to-attain, short-term goals. Little successes are empowering and motivating. Commit to change. Use your motivator to fuel your determination. Know your current health status. Visit your primary care doctor and make sure you re current with your health screenings. Make small, consistent changes. They can lead to a BIG transformation. Enlist support. Our health & wellness coaches can give you the guidance you need to attain your goals and feel great! Plant Power BOUNTIFUL BENEFITS OF EATING PLANT- BASED FOODS More and more people are piling their plates with plant -based foods and eating fewer animal products particularly fatty red meat. Studies show that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains has numerous benefits: F ruits, vegetables and high -fiber grains can help reduce the risk for certain health conditions. H igh -fiber grains along with fruits & vegetables can keep you regular and improve gastrointestinal health. P lant- based eating is nutritious, delicious, and good for your waistline. Intrigued? Sign up for our Plant-Powered Program and learn how you can incorporate more whole foods into your diet. Includes recipes, tips, cooking demonstrations, tools for making healthy lifestyle changes, and a take-home guide. See Ways to Wellness under EAT WELL for more info. To register or learn more, call or visit: PLEDGE Reach your goals by committing to make one easy, healthy change for 30 days. Download your pledge card at livelifewellnj.com/goals livelifewellnj.com/eatwell
WAYS TO WELLNESS EAT WELL Nutrition Counseling Registered dietitians will work with you to create a customized eating plan to help you reach your nutrition and weight-management goals. By appointment. Eat Well for Life Find out how new eating habits can lead to a healthier, happier you. Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 18 6-7PM 1 Class FREE Lighten Up Weight Loss Learn healthy weightmanagement skills from a registered dietitian and fitness instructor. Mar. 30 9:30-11AM 8 Classes $119 Plant-Powered Eating Discover the numerous benefits of eating more plant-based foods. Mar. 15, 5:30-7PM 10 Classes $150 Lessons From The Kitchen Fun, informative cooking demonstrations and tastings. Great Spring Greens Mar. 8, 7-8PM Quick & Healthy Snacks Apr. 5, 7-8PM Nourishing Desserts May 10, 7-8PM 1 Class $12 Express Weight Loss Reach your weight-loss goals through portion control, meal planning, mindfulness, and lifestyle changes. Includes a cooking demonstration. May 4, 7-8PM 4 Classes $49 MOVE WELL Stay Active. Stay Young. Learn how moving more can help you look and feel younger, as well as enhance your overall health. Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10 6-7PM 1 Class FREE A Matter of Balance Are balance issues keeping you from activities you enjoy? Improve your balance, flexibility and strength so you can increase your activity level. Mar. 1, 2:30-4:30PM Tuesdays and Thursdays Applewood Apr. 5, 1-3pm Tuesdays and Fridays Freehold 4-Week Class-2x/Week $20 refundable deposit if participants attend 5 of the 8 classes. To register or learn more, call or visit: RELAX WELL Sound Healing Get calm & connected and boost natural healing with the power of sound. Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 15 1-2PM 1 Class $15 per person $25 for two Stress Less: From Anxious to Awesome Explore simple but powerful techniques to promote peace of mind and lower harmful hormones caused by stress. Feb. 22, Mar. 21, Apr. 18, May 16 6-7PM 1 Class FREE Evening of Meditation & Relaxation Sample a variety of meditation styles and see which one resonates with you. Mar. 15, Apr. 12, May 3 7-8PM 1 Class $15 Qigong Feel more centered. Learn this ancient Chinese meditative practice for enhanced balance, healing, and mindfulness. Mar. 12, 10-11AM May 17, 7-8PM 4 Classes $49 livelifewellnj.com/eatwell livelifewellnj.com/movewell livelifewellnj.com/relaxwell livelifewellnj.com/managewell
WAYS TO WELLNESS c o n t i n u e d Baby Zen New mom? Experience relaxation and tranquility while enjoying bonding with your baby physically and emotionally. Mar. 7, 14, 21 May 9, 16, 23 12-1:15PM 3 Classes $39 Meditation and Mindfulness Be blissfully balanced. Create a personalized meditation and mindfulness routine to support every aspect of your life. May 4, 11, 18 5-6PM May 7, 14, 21 10-11AM 3 Weeks $30 or attend all 6 classes for $50 MANAGE WELL Weight-Loss for Prediabetes & Diabetes Learn the skills needed to control blood sugars and maintain a healthy weight. Mar. 8 9:30-10:30AM 4 Classes $49 Managing Prediabetes Explore how lifestyle changes can help you control your blood sugar and reduce your risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Mar. 18, 9:30-11AM 1 Class $10 per person $15 for two Intro to Diabetes Learn about diabetes and the basic skills needed to manage and control your blood sugar and quality of life. Mar. 15 & 22; 6-8PM May 12 & 19; 1:30-3:30PM 2 Classes $60 Smoking Cessation Give yourself the gift of life. Quit smoking today with this proven, evidenced-based program. Apr. 11 (Free orientation) May 2 (Classes start) 6:30-7:30PM 7 Classes $129 Take Control of Your Health Manage your chronic condition and optimize your health and well-being. Mar. 23 or May 18, 12:30-3PM 6 Classes $25 FREE Glucose & Blood Pressure Screenings Every Monday or by appointment 10AM-4PM HEALTHY SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS to learn to Live Life Well too! Call for details. IF YOUR BODY COULD TALK: FREE Screenings Health Registration is required. Screenings are held at 6PM in the Statesir Cancer Center Thyroid/Skin Feb. 24 Colorectal Lecture and Take-Home Kit instruction and distribution: Mar. 10, 6PM Jackson Mar. 23, 6PM Freehold Oral Apr. 20 Skin May 18 Prostate/Colorectal June 15 Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center 901 W. Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 livelifewellnj.com
A Secret Weight-Management Weapon! METABOLIC TESTING Use the results to break through a weight-loss plateau and tailor eating and workouts to OPTIMIZE your calorie burn! A metabolic analysis provides an exact measurement of the number of calories you need to maintain or lose weight, and reveals whether your metabolism is slow, normal or fast all of which can be used to boost your weight-management efforts! $59. By appointment. Learn more or schedule an appointment today! or visit livelifewellnj.com/eatwell Do You Have PREDIABETES? Carrying extra weight? High blood pressure? High cholesterol diet? If you answered YES to any of these, you could have prediabetes and be at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The good news is with proper diet and exercise you can reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Take one or all of these steps: 1. Get a FREE screening to check your blood glucose levels. 2. Sign up for a prediabetes education class. 3. M eet with a registered dietitian. See Ways to Wellness for more info. To register or schedule an appointment, call or visit: livelifewellnj.com/managewell 1 in 3 U.S. adults has prediabetes and doesn t know it!