Below are some of the events that are occuring at YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre this month.To see our fitness class schedule and descriptions, view our Oakville fitness classes.
WORKSHOP:YOUR HEALTH and co-sleeping/night-time parenting of breastfed babies
Breastfeeding babies often sleep best close to one or both of their parents. While standard practice in many parts of the world, this method of sharing sleep is seldom discussed despite the fact that it remains a viable option for night-time parenting. For millions of years, babies have slept in close physical proximity to their parents.
- Is there value to this original, natural sleeping design? Is it good for babies?
- Is it good for parents?
Join us for a discussion aimed at sharing information about co-sleeping, answering questions and concerns, and sharing personal experiences.The talk will be lead by Lenore Kilmartin, birth and postpartum doula, La Leche League Leader, mother of five children and grandmother to two grandchildren.
When: Thursday January 26, 2012
Time: 6:00pm
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre (map)
For more information, or to reserve your spot, please call YOUR HEALTH at 905.829.0724 or email .
Trying unsuccessfully to shed those extra pounds? Looking to boost your metabolism and put an end to emotional eating? If so, then it is time to take control of “YOUR HEALTH”! We know that losing weight can be difficult especially if you are doing it alone. Sometimes all the help you need is another person to provide the support and encouragement in reaching your healthy and active lifestyle goals. Lead by Dr. Meghann and Dr. Lesley, our 7-week program will help you lose weight in a healthy, medically supportive way without counting calories, going hungry or suffering from cravings. Let us help you track your progress using diet journals, weigh-ins and body measurements to demonstrate your improvements.
Weekly topics to be discussed include:
- Achieving a healthy and sustainable diet
- Optimizing weight loss through exercise
- Balancing blood sugar and hormone levels
- Learning how to decipher food labels
- Meal planning: ratios of carbs, healthy fats and proteins and much more.
When: Wednesdays starting Feb 1st , 2012 (runs until March 14th, 2012)
Time: 6:30-7:30pm.
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre (map)
Cost: $100 for 7 weeks.
For more information, or to reserve your spot, please call YOUR HEALTH at 905.829.0724 or email .
CAPPA Canada Presents Labour Doula Training at YOUR HEALTH
Imagine a world where women are encouraged to trust their bodies, and where myths about childbirth and breastfeeding are dispelled. Imagine a world where women are given the tools they need to make informed decisions about their pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum experiences. Imagine a world where education does not involve guilt but seeks to empower. Imagine a world where women are surrounded by caring, compassionate support throughout the childbearing year. Imagine a world where new mothers are equipped to em-brace pregnancy, birth, and motherhood with confidence.
If you imagine it and want to be apart of this world join us for our upcoming Labour Doula Training and learn:
- To indentify the many different aspects of labour and how to choose the most effective support techniques for mum and her partner.
- Various comfort measures and their use.
- The risk/benefits of medications and interventions by examining the domino effect.
- The newborn characteristics, postpartum care and benefits of breastfeeding
- Birth plans and client contracts
- Marketing and networking in order to promote your doula business.
- And more
When: Saturday, March 17th and Sunday, March 18th, 2012 (two day course)
Time: 9:00am-6:00pm
Where: YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre (map)
To learn more about this wonderful workshop or to register, contact Kimberley Fernandez () or call 416-269-9029.
Fundraising angels
Personal experience written by a friend of YOUR HEALTH
Last week, I noticed
a beautiful glittering angel dangling from Dr. Carole's cell phone. When
I inquired about where she got it, she explained that Leah, (YOUR HEALTH’s
RMT) had made them as a fundraiser in support of YOUR HEALTH Medical Mission
to Kenya. Dr. Carole explained that the clinic is planning an outreach to
bring healthcare to an orphanage and Women's centre in an underserved region
of Kenya as soon as the funds can be raised (please see information posted
in the clinic for more information). Naturally, I had to buy one in support
of this great cause. In fact, I bought two. One for myself and one to give
away to someone in need of a little boost.
The next day, I visited my sister, at her real-estate office in Mississauga. Over coffee, she told me that she was feeling a bit down, after all, business has been slow lately. A few moments later she was called away, and I thought to myself, "This is someone who needs a little boost..." I quickly jotted down a little wish for my sister for happiness and success in life, business and love! As I pinned the angel to her bulletin board, she rushed back in, exclaiming, "I just sold a house!" Stunned, I handed her the angel and the note I had written. "What a powerful little angel." she said with a laugh.
A positive thought for someone you care about can count for a lot. So, spread some angel power to someone in need! It worked for me!
YOUR HEALTH is organizing a medical mission to Kenya to assist with the Mully Children's Family (MCF). MCF’s functional Mission and Vision is to reach out, rescue, rehabilitate, protect, and care for the less fortunate and vulnerable children in the community. Through the help of Kevin Flynn (MPP, Oakville) and the Mully Children's Family Charitable Foundation, our staff will be traveling to Kenya to provide one week of care for the children the foundation works to sustain.
Since Dr. Carole had her baby in September 2010, we were unable to make the trip that year. We are planning on postponing our trip for an additional year and will hold all funds raised so far through our Angels in Africa program, and other fundraising events, until that time.
YOUR HEALTH Fundraising Angels will still be available at clinic reception for $5 each to support the clinic’s future efforts.
Walk for Autism 2008
Pictures from the 2008 Walk for Autism in Toronto.
A Moment in Time (Video)
An uplifting slideshow depicting children with autism along with their families and friends. Everyone should be accepted for who they are. Click the Play icon below, or download the video.