MIND&BODY SCAN THIS QR CODE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE T O SIGN UP FOR EVENTS LIS TED IN THIS ISSUE. THINK & DRINK: PLATELET RICH PLASMA Learn about Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), the amazing “liquid gold” that every person has flowing through their veins at this very moment, on April 12 at 6:30 pm. Carey Coco, nurse practitioner at Keep Moving Health, will explain how PRP is a widespread and very popular treatment for a variety of conditions including joint pain. She will explain the process behind this innovative treatment and answer any questions that you may have. You don’t want to miss this very intriguing medical Think & Drink, so sign up online today! Everyone will receive a free glass of wine at the event. Tea and water will be available as well. GENTLE YOGA WITH GINA Instructor: Gina Krall Thursdays, 11 to 11:45 am at the HFC. Everyone welcome. No charge. Mats or chairs available or bring your own. Slow, gentle poses with long holds. Positions shown for beginners, intermediate and experienced. YOGA SHARE Facilitator: Sally Winfrey (316-516-2815) Come join us in the Clubhouse Ballroom at 8:45 am Wednesdays for a relaxing hour of stretching, strengthening, and meeting new friends. There is no charge. WATER AEROBICS Facilitator: Mary Dornhecker Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 am. Returns to the Clubhouse Pool April 2. 32 Know Thy Health By Lynda Hadley Diet and exercise are the main staples for maintaining health and fitness, but there has always been some debate on which helps to maintain health and fitness better. Most of us view exercise as a way to build muscle strength and endurance. We don’t appreciate the additional benefits of exercise, like increasing bone density. This means we are less likely to break or fracture a bone if we should trip and fall. We also don’t appreciate the hormonal balancing aspect of exercise that will help us sleep better, reduce stress, and contribute to an overall feeling of wellness. Exercise also stresses the body in a way that causes it to become more resilient to infections and diseases. On the other hand, a nutrient-dense healthy diet leads to easier weight management and a plethora of health benefits to boot. From gut health that reduces bloating, gas and constipation, to immune function benefits that minimize allergic reactions and infections. Just about every body function will benefit from a healthy nutritious diet. Ideally, we should incorporate a balanced diet and exercise to support a healthy mind and body. But which one helps the most to maintain an ideal body weight? For most, diet is the most influential part of maintaining a health body weight. Because of the calorie-dense foods we consume; we tend to see faster results from dieting. The reason is simple when we look at the caloric value of typical food choices. For example, a morning donut can pack a whopping 300 calories. A burger and fries can easily contribute 500 or more calories to your diet. Conversely, walking a mile on a treadmill will burn an average of 100 calories. So, many will soon give up on exercise without appreciating the many health benefits to be gained. We should aim to balance nutrition with exercise in a way to fits our daily schedule. Save sweet treats for special occasions and do some level of exercise that increases your breath and heart rate for 15 minutes daily. Our goal is to ensure that what we do today will benefit us in the days to come. Keep moving!
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