NEWS & TIPS - FEBRUARY 2011Support Naturopathic Medicine in NH!
HB 351, a bill requesting insurance parity for Naturopathic Doctors, will be heard by the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee on March 3, 2011 at 9am in the Legislative Office Building.
Join other supporters of this bill by forwarding a copy of the letter below - endorsed by the AANP - to members of New Hampshire's House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee before this crucial vote.
"HB 351, an act providing insurance parity for licensed naturopathic doctors, seeks to decrease health care costs, improve access to primary care, and support a free market.
HB 351 does not suggest coverage for any new services or treatments. It would provide coverage for the same services currently delivered by other primary care physicians- services like annual physical exams, children’s check-ups, pap smears, mammograms, and cholesterol screening. These preventive services are essential to keep health care costs low, and we have a shortage of primary care providers in New Hampshire.
The legislature evaluated the rigorous training of naturopathic doctors over 15 years ago and concluded that they are well-trained and can fully practice as primary care providers. HB 351 will remove the economic barrier that many patients face and finally allow NH citizens to access these primary care providers, especially important in this time of need."
Contact the committee members and let them know to Support HB 351!
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program with Lisa Gold, MA, MS, LCMHC
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program that teaches individuals how to take better care of themselves and discover a deeper sense of ease and peace of mind. Originally developed at the University of Massachusetts Medicial School's Center for Mindfulness, MBSR training provides a proven means for helping you reduce discomfort associated with physical and emotional pain.
This is a life changing class that will teach skills to use daily and for the rest of your life.
This program has been of benefit to people with a variety of conditions and concerns:
Stress: Including work, school, financial, illness and grief
Medical Conditions
Psychological distress; including anxiety, panic, depression and fatigue
Prevention and Wellness
The program consists of 8(eight) weekly 2 hour classes
Wednesday, March 9th - April 27th, 2011 - 6 - 8 pm Total Cost: $199.00
SPACE IS LIMITED!: Call 603-228-7600 to reserve your seat today!
Lisa is a practicing Psychotherapist at the Center for Integrative Medicine specializing in Mindfulness, Eating Issues, Chronic Pain and Anxiety. Lisa studied extensively with Jon Kabat-Zinn, teaching MBSR over 20 years.
Lisa is currently accepting new clients.
DECEMBER 2010
Would you like to see New Hampshire insurance companies pay
for Naturopathic health care?
Legislation is currently being drafted which would require health
care coverage for Naturopathic Doctors who perform the same
services as Medical Doctors. A bill regarding insurance coverage
parity for naturopathic doctors is slated to be heard in January
2011. We will keep you posted!!!
Holiday Party Strategies
Juggling drinks and small plates, shaking hands and holding
conversations can really take your attention away from what's
going into your mouth. Use these tips to help prevent
overeating.
Arrive fashionably late and make sure
you are not too hungry.
Have a tentative plan. Practice how
you will politely say no to the host or hostess when you choose
not to eat or drink a particular food or beverage.
Bring your favorite healthy appetizer
to share.
When you arrive at the party, do not
rush to the food. Make the party a social event. Sit and chat
away from the food table.
Limit alcohol. The calories add up
fast and it can interfere with good intentions for healthy
eating.
Make only one trip to the food
table.
Look for appetizers that include
vegetables or fruit. Shrimp cocktail, salmon and white fish are
healthier choices. Choose cocktail sauce or lemon and horseradish
as a condiment. Skip the fried or fatty appetizers.
Look over the entire buffet table
before making your choices. Save your splurges for foods that are
really worth it.
Find a way to minimize calories prior
to the party, but don't skip meals. One great holiday
strategy is to use a well-balanced protein shake to replace some
meals or snacks on party day, the day before and day
after.
Enjoy your holiday without weight
gain!
SEPTEMBER 2010
CFIM Offers Metagenics Products For Sale
Online
The providers at the Center for Integrative Medicine want you to
enjoy the health benefits from the Metagenics products that you
currently buy or have been recommended to purchase.
Through our online store you'll have the opportunity and
added convenience of purchasing superior health supplements --
specifically targeted by a CFIM professional healthcare
specialist for your wellness needs.
We have taken great effort at pricing the products currently
stocked at CFIM, the same online as they are in our medicinary at
the Center.
Instructions for registering are found here
or contact the Center for Integrative Medicine at 603-228-7600 to
request we pre-register you.
