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Summit Health’s ENERGY Department Presents

November’s Healthy Life Lesson:

Are you worried about the upcoming holiday season and preventing extra holiday weight gain? The holidays are full of delicious feasts, turkey dinners, and tantalizing sweets left and right. Add on top of that the inherent sense of laziness. Holidays are generally a time to relax, eat too much, and relax some more. Between pies and cross-country travel, it can be pretty tough to stay active during the holiday season. Not to mention you have to contend with cooler weather! With family obligations, work parties and last-minute shopping trips staying active can be a challenge. Join us to learn more about staying active over the holiday season.

Join Us For: Staying Active Through the Holiday Season
Presented By: Monica McClain-Smith, Fitness Coordinator, Juniper Swim and Fitness Center

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Summit Health’s ENERGY Department Presents

December’s Healthy Life Lesson:

Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the oldest continuous systems of medicine in history, with recorded instances dating as far back as two thousand years before the birth of Christ. This is in sharp contrast to the American or Western forms of health care, which have been in existence for a much shorter time span. The primary feature of modern Chinese medicine is the premise that good health relies on the restoration and maintenance of harmony, balance and order to the individual. Traditional Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes and focuses as much on the prevention of illness as it does on the treatment. In the United States, people use traditional Chinese medicine primarily as a complementary health approach.

Join Us For: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Presented By: Dr. Charlotte Lin, MD – Family Medicine

About The Presenter: Dr. Lin joined Summit Health’s Family Medicine team in 2009. She received her Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University and Medical Degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Lin completed her residency at Tufts University and also completed additional training in acupuncture at UCLA. Prior to coming to Summit Health she worked on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona for 3 years. Dr. Lin is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine as well as certified in Medical Acupuncture.

Dr. Lin enjoys being able to provide care to the entire family, from children to the elderly to get a comprehensive picture of the patient. Taking the time to learn about her patients’ background and their value set is important to Dr. Lin, so she is able to collaborate with her patients to develop healthy lifestyles. Dr. Lin believes each person is unique, so a holistic approach provides the greatest benefit. As a medical acupuncturist, she sees her role as a bridge between allopathic medicine and Chinese medicine.

In her spare time, Dr. Lin enjoys yoga, rock climbing, biking, running, sailing, skiing, scuba diving, learning new foreign languages and cooking.

It’s that time of year again: the time when people trade the Christmas turkey and holiday baking for running shoes and dumbbells. Chances are at some time in your life you’ve made a New Year’s resolution — and then broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have a much better year if you start by making small fitness goals rather than big resolutions.

Join Us For: New Year’s Fitness Goals That You Can Do!

Presented By: Monica McClain-Smith – Fitness Coordinator Bend Parks and Recreation

About The Presenter: Monica McClain-Smith was born and raised in Bend, OR. Her passion has always been fitness and wellness. Monica started teaching Jane Fonda classes when she was in college earning her degree in Recreation and Exercise Science from Montana State University. For the past 24 years Monica has worked with Bend Parks and Recreation and Juniper Swim and Fitness Center where she is the Fitness Coordinator.

Summit Health is proud to present the 5th Annual Tour for the Heart. This annual fun 5km XC ski or snowshoe tour to raise awareness that heart disease is the #1 cause of death for women. An individual’s risk for heart disease can be lowered by over 80% by leading a healthy lifestyle — and exercise is one of the keys to lowering that risk.

The Tour for the Heart covers a beautiful Oregon Cascades route suitable for participants of all ages and abilities (and yes, men & boys of all ages are also very welcome!).

The Tour also features music, yummy treats, and more. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes for the most creative ensembles. Participate alone or recruit your friends, coworkers and family to sign up for the Group Challenge to enjoy for a great day on the snow and qualify for an extra special drawing.

For more information and to register visit http://www.tourfortheheart.org/.

Thank you to all of the sponsors:

• The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care
• Elk Lake Resort and Marina
• GoodLife Brewing
• Great Harvest Bread Company
• Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation
• Mount Bachelor
• RaceCenter NW Magazine
• SportHill
• Sunnyside Sports
• Strictly Organic Coffee Bar
• Therapeutic Associates
• WebSkis
• XC Oregon

With all the focus on weight in our society, it isn’t surprising that millions of people fall prey to fad diets and bogus weight-loss products. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called “experts” can confuse even the most informed consumers. The bottom line is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

There are no foods or pills that magically burn fat. No super foods will alter your genetic code. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch TV or sleep. We all have unique lifestyles, traditions and health concerns. Not to mention tastes! So if you’re ready to eat right, don’t settle for a one-size-fits-all fad diet.

Join Us For: The “Skinny” on Popular Fad Diets & Tips for Lifelong Weight Maintenance

Presented By: Teresa Martin, RD, LD, CDE – Health Systems Diabetes Educator for Novo Nordisk

About The Presenter: Teresa Martin has been a Registered Dietitian for 25 years and a Certified Diabetes Educator for 10 years. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and did her internship at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Teresa has experience working in a variety of settings including acute care at the Deaconess Hospital in Boston; long-term care in MA and Seattle; out-patient and obesity centers in MA and WA: she also had her own business and was doing research in the field of diabetes in upstate NY until 6 years ago when she moved back to her home town, Bend, OR.

For the last 6 years, she has been working as a Diabetes Educator with the Novo Nordisk Diabetes Education Program where she helps healthcare professionals learn innovative ways to help engage patients in their diabetes care so they can effectively treat and manage diabetes. She also lectures at professional conferences such as WADE and OPSO.

Teresa believes that physical activity is the “magic bullet” for both mental and physical wellness for her patients, herself and her family. She has lived and continues to live an active lifestyle. Teresa was an All-American Volleyball Player and All-American Alpine Ski Racer in College. She continues to play competitive doubles sand volleyball and tries to keep up with her 3 wild, wonderful children.

Teresa believes life’s challenges should be met head on and that everyone has the ability to make lifelong lifestyle changes. She values utilizing the outdoors, mindfulness, and the power of communities to help individuals find their path to a healthier, happier life.