Happy Fourth!

Summer time wellness is easy: extra daylight provides more time for exercise and being outside; more time for relaxation and socializing, farmer’s markets provide better availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. What’s the downside? Very little! Go out and enjoy! Just remember your sunscreen!!

This past weekend, April 27, 2013 our group banded together to try to improve our fitness level and have fun at the same time. Patients, staff, and providers turned out for the Vernon Hills Loop the Lakes 5k Run/Walk. Everyone involved had a great time; and most of us learned that our bodies were able…

It may be that spring is actually here. What a good time to focus on getting healthier! I encourage you to get outside, breathe some fresh air, re-motivate, and drag out all of those goals that you set for yourself on January 1. Remember? Now would be a great time to ramp up the exercise,…

With warmer weather finally making an appearance and thoughts of bathing suits and shorts not far behind, many people are motivated to try and get in shape and lose weight. For individuals who are just starting out, whether they are de-conditioned from taking the winter off or have never had a consistent exercise regimen, it…

EVENT ALERT!! Join us Saturday May 2 for a girls day out at Lady: A Women’s Expo. This free event is being held at the Renaissance North Shore Hotel 933 Skokie Blvd in Northbrook.  This one day event will feature dozens of booths offering everything a woman needs: health tips and screenings, fashion and beauty,…

Summer is travel season; and travel reminds us to take precautions. Remember if you are travelling overseas to get updates on all of your immunizations! If you travel closer to home, take the time on longer car rides or airplane flights to move around to help prevent blood clots, and do some additional stretching. Of…