Health Within Reach: Cooking with the Doc
The Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet with Jeffrey Maher, MD and Renee Fagone, NP
September 10, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Join local healthcare providers for a free presentation exploring the many evidence-based health benefits of the Mditerranean Diet. The featured recipes will be vegetarian, gluten-fee, dairy-fee, adaptable, and budget-friendly. Registration is required, call 373-6585. MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine St, Brunswick.
Food for Health
Cooking demonstrations and education showing how chronic disease can be prevented, treated and even reversed with a plant-based diet for an overall healthier lifestyle. Presentations by Timothy Howe, MD and food demonstrations by Sheryl McWilliams RN, MPH and Lyn Howe, MPH. Registration is required, call 373-6585. MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine St, Brunswick.
September 8, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian, Whole-Food Plant Based, Pescatarian, Flexitarian: What do they all mean?
October 13, 6:30pm-8:00pm
How a Plant Based Diet Can Help Manage Menopausal Symptoms
November 10, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Poor Insulin Sensitivity: What it is, how to manage it and why it matters
Women's Pelvic Health
Join Ruth Macy, PT, DPT & Jennifer Wolfe, PT, DPT of MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital Rehabilitation, each month for a free discussion on topics of concern to every woman. Registration is required, call 373-6585. MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine St, Brunswick.
Tuesday, September 15, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Bladder Health & Urinary Incontinence with Ruth Macy
Tuesday, October 20, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Prolapse with Jennifer Wolfe
Tuesday, November 17, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Bowel Health and Constipation with Ruth Macy
Journaling for Better Health
Wednesday, September 16, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Join Maine writer Sarah Kilch Gaffney for this free workshop where participants will come together to learn how writing and journaling can help as they navigage the ups and downs of everyday life. Participants will hear readings, try out writing prompts, and learn about the benefits of expressive writing and journaling. We will explore writing as a tool for improving overall health, processing difficult times, and as a form of self-care. Registration is required, call 373-6585. MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine St, Brunswick.