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While a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to physical therapy sets Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness apart from other practices, there is still so much more to be found at Synergy with their different treatment styles and services offered.

This season traditionally is a time of harvesting the rewards from the seeds that you planted throughout the year.   Is this true for you?  Have you made progress or accomplished what you had planned for yourself and your family?  Human nature gives us opportunity to procrastinate.  We can all be guilty of putting off difficult tasks or difficult discussions in the desire to change behaviors, attitudes and commitments thereby  living a healthier and more fulfilling life. 

Hello Holiday Season 2019- Are you Destined to repeat an unwanted scenario?

Mercury retrograde and the astrological phenomenon known as Retrogradation is reflective of what is happening this Fall season.   This is one of the more specific astrological influences which is being discussed more and more in the public circle.

Happy October All,

Top 5 Reasons Yoga is Great for Girls

National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to shed light on the fact that those with mental and substance use disorders are able to live healthy and rewarding lives with the assistance of substance use treatment and behavioral health services. This observance celebrates the millions of Americans who are in recovery from behavioral health and substance use disorders, reminding us that treatment is effective, and that people can, and do, recover.

There are many types of health nuts - I am a combo of several! Are YOU any of these health nuts?

My cousins are the oxalate educators & avoiders- for good reason- especially concerning kidney stones and other ailments usually unknowingly caused by high oxalate diets.

Then I know some people that blame all their ailments on parasites. And they know how to hopefully avoid them and kill them off if they inhabit their bodies.

Then there’s the “candida soldiers” who avoid any foods that make yeast grow! Good idea!  Check out “The Yeast Connection” by William Crook.

We all know those vegans who think all meats are unhealthy - (my opinion some are! ) and they eat anything that never had a face - plus and I agree -it’s cruel to animals,  ( but I still eat some, & occasionally feel guilty) But the Bible says it’s okay.

As your local Health and Wellness coach I listen to the concerns of our community, You want to be healthier, change your habits, you know what to do but just cannot seem to do it and stick to it. 

Western Reserve Navigator (WRN), a home-based palliative care program provided by Hospice of the Western Reserve, was recognized as one of three programs in the U.S. expanding the reach of palliative and end-of-life care in their community. Palliative care focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving the quality of life for people living with advanced illness.

The Circle of Life Award®, now in its 20th year, shines a light on programs and organizations that can serve as models or inspiration for other providers. Hospice of the Western Reserve received the award Friday, July 26, at the American Hospital Association’s annual Leadership Summit in San Diego.

 “The work of this year’s honorees represents the most innovative and creative thinking in end-of-life care,” said AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack. “Through the use of technology, integrated systems of care and community support, these programs have raised the bar for meeting the needs of patients and their families.”  

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Grab a neighbor and spend the morning on the shores of Lake Erie for the final Sunshine Yoga session of the summer! Class begins at 8 am and there is no fee to participate. Program courtesy of the City of Euclid Recreation Department and Councilwoman Christine McIntosh.

“It’s a whole lot easier to stay well than to get well” These words were written on a plaque on the wall of a chiropractic office I was visiting. It was that small plaque with those words that changed my whole career path, seemingly in an instant.

A New Medicare Bill will enhance senior Americans' access to and coverage for safe drug free care, reducing the reliance on opioids and decreasing the risk of falls

The Opioid Epidemic is the largest public health crisis America has ever faced and it's far from over. Let's not forget that this crisis had its origins with prescription medications, which were most commonly written for musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain. Sadly, this may have been avoided if Americans had made use of the safe and effective drug free methods of pain care available resulting in less reliance on prescription medications for pain.

Our aging population contends with pain on a daily basis. Wear and tear results in painful arthritic conditions necessitating frequent trips to the doctor where the usual recommendations are expensive imaging such as MRIs along with pain medications, many of which are potentially addictive. The end result can be expensive back, hip and knee injections, and surgeries with even more medications in recovery.  Medications, especially opioids, disturb balance and can contribute to the risk of falling.  Falls and their complications are the 3rd leading cause of death in seniors behind heart disease and cancer, which currently results in an annual cost to Medicare of over $30 billion. 

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Happy Summer!  It is safe to say summer is finally here!  It certainly warmed up and dried out (for the most part) these past few weeks.  My family has been spending lots of days in the summer sun and at the pool! I am ever thankful for the VItamin D and memories we are making.  I hope you all have enjoyed the weather and stayed cool.

I was ever hopeful we would get our big garden in this year.  Our family manages the community garden at East Shore Methodist Church on Lakeshore Blvd. (across from Sims Park.)  Last year was our first year, we had a wonderful time, but not such a great harvest thanks to the deer. An Eagle Scout Candidate offered to help us with this problem and gave our garden a much needed face lift as a part of his Eagle project.  He removed our old raised beds and turned the space into one large bed with a nice 4 ft. fence surrounding it. It was a wonderful renovation and will make gardening in the space much easier. That being said the work combined with the heavy rain we sadly did not get much of anything done in the space this year.  Lucky for us we are of the Cleveland mentality, and we know “there is always next year. “

I am Natalie-Jo, Coach and Founder of Move That Mountain Wellness Coaching I work with people who want to live a better life, a well life.

As a society we have done an excellent job at getting us to where we are with our health and habits, now it’s time for a RADICAL upgrade.

We are over worked, over stressed, under slept and under paid. We are burned out, stretched thin from the never ending insurmountable to do lists, we know we a change but we don’t have the energy to do it! I imagine a world where everyone has a health advocate and I am part of the change in the way we do life cuz the old rules no longer apply!

If you are like me, you have whip lash from the daily quick fix this, don’t eat that, take this pill, drink this drink, stay young while trying to pronounce the name of the new super berry from a country in a place you never even heard of! Whew! 

Amazing, isn't it that the year 2020 is actually less than six months away.  It has been a year in the future for so long, or so it seemed.

I ask myself, have I done what was somewhat planned to do in 2019?  Or did I leave my plans unfinished and left to chance?  If left to chance, they probably didn't happen.  But sometimes I purposely don't make plans.  I create ideas of what I would like to do or experience and focus on these thoughts daily.  And to my delight, the best things happen.  Summer vacation travel was one of these joyful thoughts.  I have been to Florida several times to visit family and friends.  Earlier this year, I thought about heading south.  Through spring and early summer the desire was still there.  But I never confirmed arrival dates in May or June.  Then an unexpected phone call gave me the greatest joy.  My travel didn't have to happen because I would get a visitor for a week that I really wanted to see.    In my belief system, Spirit is good to me. The Universe heard my thoughts and provided a solution that was most acceptable to me and others.  Is this the great Law of Manifesting action.  I believe so.  

 What is Astrology?   Many people imagine they know the answer to this question. A curiosity leap may lead some to associate this art with fortune telling or wishful thinking at best.  Others try to debunk it once and for all. 

A strange thing happens in many cases.     First, as they begin to investigate past the contemporary popular facade surrounding astrology, they find a very complex, fascinating and serious discipline which has existed for millennia and has some form of serious expression in all major cultures of the world since their begins.  Then they begin to discover a point of view of being able to predict future events.  While an extremely competent astrologer may be able to do this, prediction of the future is not at all what astrology is for and never has been. There is historical evidence it has been used in this manner along with other disciplines in order to sustain a "people" through their sojourn to and through modernity.  For example, in the country of India, there are people who make  quite a good living casting and interpreting what are     known as Sidereal charts.

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Have you heard the call to freedom? What does it sound like?  How does it feel?  Are you able to tap into the wisdom of your heart and soul to know your true life path.

As we Jump into July here in NE Ohio there is so much to enjoy in the upcoming few months, so many projects to finally get to and places to see. Does the sound of this encourage you or stress you to the point of no action?

As a kid, did you ever peer inside a kaleidoscope? If so, can you recall your fascination with the designs and colors? Or, did you spend hours sifting through odd objects to create a fort or a lemonade stand? Perhaps you spent your time creating costumes and acting out imaginary stories. Or did you spend hours riding your bike, practicing sports or hanging out with friends? If not, you may be able to recall a brief time when you felt safe, relaxed or content.   

Happy June Everyone!  

Do you have trouble finding peace and joy when all around you is anything but peaceful?  Are you challenged with a "tiger roar" when something happens that isn't to your preference? Do your thoughts race or wander?  You are not alone.  One of the most challenging life lessons is learning to awaken the sense of balance that is our divine birth right..  Peace, harmony and joy are within us if we get personality out of the way.  Most people want life to happen on their terms and strive to make it so.  Having, doing and being is living life in a reverse fashion  The key to success is BEING, DOING AND HAVING according to wisdom offered by author Neal Donald Walsh.  This message also comes through in the Path of Light teachings by Dr. Robert  Crary.    BE the peace and joy you desire.  Take a moment to quiet your thoughts with a gentle breath.  Take a second breath and by the time a third breath occurs,  this centering practice awakens an inner power to align your mind, body and spirit to your perfect design.  It takes practice but is so worth doing. Living a conscious life is living fully in the moment.  Awaken to your real self.  

Are you wondering how on this earth can I get healthier as I age and change when each day the media “experts “add the next best thing and the day after that the last best thing is no longer a thing anymore and in theory may make me worse! Next to the weather, I hear people talking more about what they heard about eating, what to buy and where and all kinds of complicated recipes on popular websites that break the bank to make. My goal is to get you on board with the basics of health, and nutrition, then we can have exotic food parties. 

Hospice of the Western Reserve physician Dr. Kevin Dieter is the recipient of the 2019 Josefina B. Magno Distinguished Hospice Physician Award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). He received the award at the AAHPM's Annual Conference in Orlando recently. Dr. Dieter is associate medical director at Hospice of the Western Reserve and directs the medical care provided at David Simpson Hospice House on E. 185th St. in Cleveland. He is also the physician for the team that delivers hospice care in the homes of patients in Lake, Geauga and portions of eastern Cuyahoga County.

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Hospice of the Western Reserve physician Dr. Kevin Dieter is the recipient of the 2019 Josefina B. Magno Distinguished Hospice Physician Award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). He received the award at the AAHPM's Annual Conference in Orlando recently. Dr. Dieter is associate medical director at Hospice of the Western Reserve and directs the medical care provided at David Simpson Hospice House on E. 185th St. in Cleveland. He is also the physician for the team that delivers hospice care in the homes of patients in Lake, Geauga and portions of eastern Cuyahoga County.

Health and wellness is a trillion-dollar business for a reason, We as a society have done a fabulous job at getting us to where we are with our health and now it is time for a radical upgrade.

It’s finally Spring time! Are you box coloring your hair? Do you think you are saving more money/time doing it yourself?? Do yourself a favor and come on down to Bombshell Beauty Salon and give me, Liz Healey a try out!! You will be so happy you did and surprised at the savings. Box colors are a “one size fits all” type of approach to hair coloring. It’s extremely harsh, drying, and one dimensional. Many women end up with dark and drab color built up on the ends from months/years of box coloring. Let me help put the Spring back in your hair! And I have the newest take home hair masques you will become obsessed with like all my other guests…they can’t live without it! Give me a call at 216-215-1896 $10 OFF CUT/COLOR SPECIAL ONLY WHEN MENTIONING THIS POST (New guests only)

This fun competition motivates participants to get in shape in a healthy way! Programming includes group exercise sessions and health talks with Cleveland Clinic caregivers and other lifestyle management professionals. Pre - and post health screenings are performed to help participants track their progress and celebrate their success.

The "Euclid Collinwood " 8 Week Health Challenge is a part of the Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) - a collaborative effort between Cleveland Clinic and community partners to promote optimal health and wellness.

You must register to participate: www.clevelandclinic.org/EuclidCollinwood or contact Ann Coughin, MBA, BSN, RN at 216.692.8969 or acoughli@ccf.org.

Happy April All-

Have you ever asked yourself this question?  WHY AM I HERE?  

Join us on Sunday, April 14th for our monthly Health & Wellness talk from 3-5 p.m.  We are located at 637 East 185th Street at Bari Beauty & Health Plus.  This month's topic will be: High Blood Pressure. 

If I just had the WILLPOWER – I could?

     Kiddie City Childcare Community has recently been awarded grant funding in the amount of $2,000 from the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.  The center will participate in the year-long "Early Ages, Healthy Stages Health Champions Program" in collaboration with CCBH.  This new and exciting progam is entitled "The Kiddie City Health Champions" and was developed by Jennifer Morrison Garza, Curriculum & Instruction Consultant at Kiddie City.     

Happy March Everyone!  

We are officially in the homestretch of this brutal winter!! Just a little reminder to keep moisturizing your skin and drinking lots of water to stay hydrated. Here are a few of my go to favs! Winter hydration facials are sometimes so refreshing and just what you need in these months. Give us a call at Bombshell Beauty for all your Spa needs!  Liz Healey 216-215-1896

You may have grown up hearing very negative messages. You may have been told not to try, you won’t be successful. You may have believed these messages. You may have been physically and verbally abused and believed that you deserved that treatment. It is possible that no one ever said to you: ‘good job, I am proud of you’. You may have lived your  whole life expecting the worst at all times.