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Yoga OFF the Mat: Holistic Strategies for Managing Holiday Stress
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s this month kicks off the holiday season for many, some may find themselves especially stressed, anxious and more consciously concerned about their weight and eating healthy. Hillary Carlisle, a yoga teacher and health coach, is offering Yoga OFF the Mat workshops, designed to give students holistic strategies for managing these challenges along with supporting health, throughout November at the Movement Works Yoga Studio, in Calabash, as well as In ayurveda, good digestion is key for in the Myrtle Beach area and online. great health. “There is a science of yoga called ayurveda that tells us exactly how to eat for the health of our body and mind, and guides us in our lifestyle choices so that we can relieve symptoms of dis-ease and prevent the occurrence of chronic illness,” explains Carlisle. “If there is a time we need these tools most, it’s now.” The workshop introduces ayurveda and teaches the yogic approaches to nutrition, movement and spiritual practices. Carlisle says she is excited to share these teachings throughout the holidays when students crave extra support managing issues like stress, anxiety, weight and digestion. “The physical practice of yoga is one of the most accessible and profound ways to improve health both physically and mentally, but I want students to know that their yoga and health doesn’t stop at the mat,” comments Carlisle. Cost: $150/person, 4 sessions. For more information including dates and times or to register, call 337-412-3873, email GreatLoveHealth@gmail.com or visit HolyShift.me. See ad, page 11.
Diabetes Wellness Council in Coastal SC to Launch Wellness Program
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s November is Diabetes Awareness Month, the public should take more notice of the disease and how damaging it can be. Diabetes is not something one can automatically see in someone. It’s not evident from the outside, unless that person wears a diabetes device like a monitor or insulin pump, as there are millions of people that go about their lives every day with undiagnosed diabetes. This can be a deadly situation or at the very least, lead to severe organ damage and possible failure. High blood sugar in a long period can be extremely dangerous. There can be many reasons why many remain undiagnosed, but one of the most prevalent is access to health care and financial limitations. As such, the Diabetes Wellness Council, a 501c3 nonprofit organization (formerly named The Wellness Council for SC) will launch a program in February specifically for those communities that lack access or the financial ability to get proper medical care and testing. The program will begin with a kickoff health fair event with medical providers on hand to conduct risk assessments, glucose and A1C measurements, blood pressure checks and more. Afterwards, weekly classes will be given for both diabetes prevention and management. This will be a six-month program, with leaders within those communities trained in how to continue beyond the initial six months. The Council is currently seeking sponsors and donations for this highly necessary and important program. For more information, contribute or send a message, visit DiabetesWellnessCouncil.org. November 2020
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