HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS: GETTING TO KNOW THE NEXT TIER OF LICENSED PRACTITIONERS SUZIE B. FOOTE, R.N., B.S.N., CHTP

Wellness The heightened ability to protect ourselves from physical, mental and environmental stressors

Lifestyle Medicine (Integrative, CAM, Holistic, Functional) houses the next tier of wellness practitioners

LifeStyle Medicine Holistic approach to wellbeing Takes mental, physical, social and spiritual accounts Based on self care, self awareness Easy to learn and apply Supports and compliments traditional medical models

The science of Epigenetics is driving the LifeStyle Medicine push.

You can’t control the DNA you have But you can control the genetic expression you have!

1 what you eat 2 how you move your body 3 how you handle stress Lifestyle Medicine Research shows that your health depends on 3 main factors:

Integrative Medicine MD Nurse Practitioners Chiropractors Physical Therapists Massage Therapists Yoga Instructors Health/Life Coaches Acupuncture LPC Pharmacists Lifestyle Medicine Practitioners in Mississippi

Medical Board Advanced Practice Nursing Board of Nursing Yoga Alliance Massage Therapy Board American Chiropractic Association Governing Boards for Lifestyle Practitioners

EAT WELL FOOD IS MEDICINE LocalWellnessList.org | #EatMoveRelax.com #EatMoveRelax

Eat a rainbow of fruits and veggies _________ Dirty Dozen Clean 15

Stay on perimeter of grocery store Buy organic when you can NO/Limited processed foods Travel with your own food Rethink your food!

Smoothies/juicing for breakfast Alternate with steel cut oatmeal Keep on hand kale, spinach or super greens Fresh ginger n the freezer

Use turmeric and curry Coconut oil daily Crock pot beans, curry chicken, chili Tuna on bed of greens

Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water per day Drink Water!

Health Coaches Life Coach Nutritional Coaches Personal Trainers Weight Management Additional Lifestyle Medicine Practitioners in Mississippi

MOVEMENT MOVE IT OR LOSE IT LocalWellnessList.org | #EatMoveRelax.com #EatMoveRelax

Facilitates Relaxation Healing Stress Reduction Boost Immune Function Boost Digestion Body Repair Increase Energy Today’s Yoga

Yoga supports the adaptability of Sympathetic and Parasympathetic state of ANS “Consistent relaxing process that teaches the mind and body how to rest in a sense of safety rather than chronic emergency”

Tai Chi Facilitates Increase Aerobic Capacity Builds Muscle Strength Increases Energy Stamina Lowers Blood Pressure Improves Heart Health Reduces Inflammation Improves Balance Meditation in Motion

Tai Chi at work Tai Chi Promotes serenity and inner peace Safe for all ages and all levels of physical ability

RELAX STRESS MANAGEMENT LocalWellnessList.org | #EatMoveRelax.com #EatMoveRelax

Acupuncture Facilitates Pain Management Improve sleep Restore the balance of energy Digestive disorders Arthritis Parkinson's Correcting imbalances of energy flow in the body

Mindfulness Based Stressed Reduction MBSR Higher productivity Increased energy Improved quality Expanded cooperation and teamwork Lower medical costs Decrease of absenteeism Increased morale

MBSR is Taught by physicians, nurses, social workers, and psychologists, as well as other health professionals Their work is based on a need for an active partnership in a participatory medicine

Healing Touch In major medical centers across the country: oncology and cardiology Facilitates: Pain/Stress Management Boosts immune system Balances physical, emotional, spiritual facilitates ability to heal

EMDR EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING. Depression PTSD Fear of being alone Relationship issues Condenses years of therapy into months

Meditation A precise technique for resting the mind You are fully awake, but your mind is not focused on the external world Requires and interstate that is quiet

RECOGNIZE THAT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ARE NOT EFFECTIVE METHODS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS

CHECK YOUR MEDICATION S

Q & A SUZIE FOOTE, RN, CHTP LocalWellnessList.org | #EatMoveRelax.com #EatMoveRelax