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Healthy holiday gifts and upcoming events!Please join us for these upcoming events and make use of these healthful tips for the holidays.
December Events
"New Year New You: Planning a Health-filled 2007"Brown Bag, Thursday, Dec. 14 at Nordstrom Downtown The OHSU Center for Women's Health invites you to attend this month's women's health brown bag at Nordstrom Downtown Portland from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. No RSVP is necessary, but seating is limited so come early and bring your lunch. Or order a delicious lunch ahead of time at Nordstrom Downtown Portland Café on the 3rd floor and pick it up before you take the elevator to the fourth floor conference room. See the menu >>. Jillian Romm, R.N., L.C.S.W., will talk about our health and wellness and how we can enjoy the New Year. We will strategize about taking care of ourselves, our relationships, and our health. Romm is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, OHSU School of Medicine; and director, mental health and wellness program, OHSU Center for Women’s Health. We will kick off the lecture with a drawing for a delightful gift from Brown Bag Details:"New Year New You: Planning a Health-filled 2007" * This talk will be given at OHSU on Wednesday, Dec. 13 , noon to 1 p.m. in OHSU Hospital, Room 8B-60 (eighth floor). 
Lose the Fat, Keep the Flavor: Holiday Cooking TipsNoon - 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6 Chef Gayle Jolley of Wild Oats Marketplace will provide tips on how to prepare healthier holiday dishes in this webinar brought to you by the Regence Engine at myregence.com. With her recipes, anyone can enjoy great-tasting food without the guilt or the weight gain. Enroll today. There is no cost to participate. New Year Health and Wellness SpotlightThroughout December in the OHSU Center for Women's Health Interested in health and wellness ideas for the new year? Visit us in the Center for Women's Health where volunteers will be available to find the information you need including handouts, Web site references, community resource lists, and book recommendations. If you need information but cannot visit our location, call 503 418-4506 or email cwh@ohsu.edu to request Spotlight materials by email or mail. Spotlight hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location details and map: Special Spotlight EventMonday, December 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., in the Hatfield Atrium It's not too early to start thinking about wellness for the New Year! Stop by our Spotlight on Wellness Event on December 11 to get your total cholesterol, glucose, BMI, and blood pressure measured by OHSU Employee Health & Wellness. Then talk to representatives from March Wellness about how their new facility can help you achieve your wellness goals. Pick up a treat and some information on beating holiday stress while you're at it. 'Tis the season to be healthy!
Location details and map: "TRANSFORMATIONS" a new series in acrylic by LeslieAnn Butler
With proceeds going to fund women's health research On First Thursday, Dec. 7, the public is invited to view the collection."These paintings are a bit of a departure from LeslieAnn's past works," says Julie Gottlieb, gallery owner. "You still see the brilliant colors and pliant shapes that characterize her work, but these paintings contrast that with deeper stories and burgeoning untold secrets. They are intelligent & mesmerizing." A percentage of the sales from Butler's paintings will go to benefit the Oregon Health Science University's Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Angels Program Fund. This program, a favorite of both Butler and Gottlieb, enables women of limited financial means to have high level and potentially life-saving genetic screening and other cancer risk reduction options. For more information on the artist and show: See the Gottlieb Gallery Web site at www.gottliebgallery.com. Healthy Tips for the Holiday SeasonHealthy Gift Ideas
Thank you for sharing your healthy gift ideas. We hope these ideas from fellow readers help you find healthy gifts for your friends and family this holiday season. Exercise or Resistance Bands They are light, inexpensive, and may be used to perform a wide variety of upper & lower-body exercises. This kind of exercise equipment is great great for frequent travelers because it can be used anywhere. Pedometer A pedometer, or step-counter, may help people get motivated to move more by keeping track of the number of steps they take each day. It can be a fun way to encourage someone walk more every day. House Plants One reader writes, "Houseplants make great gifts for holidays. They help clean and filter the air in your home, they give a splash of color and life to a room to liven up the sometimes dreary winter months, and they don't require wrapping paper - healthy for you and the environment!" "For an extra special gift, keep a few vining plants (like a Wandering Jew or philodendron) in your own home, and a few weeks before the holidays, take a bunch of cuttings and put them in a jar of water to get some roots started. A week or so before you plan to give the gift, transplant them into a nice pot with soil to take root (place 5-8 cuttings in each medium-sized pot). You'll be giving a gift with all the above benefits, plus an added personal connection - healthy for relationships, too." Inspirational Items To promote peaceful moods, try a book of poetry or inspirational quotes, calm music, or even an aromatic candle. Mind Works Gifts that stretch the mind can encourage mental health and wellness. Try a book of puzzles and crosswords, or a board game. For an inexpensive option, share a skill by offering to teach someone how to make your favorite lasagna or knit a scarf. Bike Tune-up or Sporting Equipment Cyclists need tubes, repair kits and yearly tune-ups. Runners may need new shoes and rain gear. Ball players may need equipment and sportswear. To encourage new active hobbies, try gift certificates for bowling, swimming, kayaking or any other activity. Health Book You can find a variety of health books for the people on your list. From general health maintenance to mind-body health, there are hundreds of books available and you may not know where to start. Find OHSU clinician recommended books at Seasons Specialty Shoppe in the Center for Women's Health or call our Education Resource Center at 503 418-4506 to ask about books recommended for different ages and health conditions. Gym Membership, Fitness Class Card, or Personal Training Session A class card for a fitness or aerobics studio may offer flexibility and a chance to try a new exercise medium. For loved ones who have gym memberships, consider a training session, massage or other service offered through their gym. Don't leave yourself out. If you've been thinking about joining a gym, now may be the right time. Many gyms offer holiday and seasonal specials for memberships. Look for two-for-one specials and/or offer to be an exercise and carpool partner. Vegetable Steamer or Salad Spinner How about kitchen tools for preparing vegetables and fruits? One reader writes, "A good steamer makes cooking tasty vegetables easy." Another suggests, "Salad spinners are inexpensive and useful for washing salads and other vegetables and fruits." Fruit Box or Basket Another reader writes, "Instead of making cookies or treats for office or neighborhood parties - I like to share a basket of fruit. A bowl of nuts or box or oranges makes a great gift for neighbors or relatives." Other Healthy Food Ideas for the Holidays
Heart Healthy Tips for the Holiday SeasonSearching the web, we found the following resources to help you keep your holidays healthy. Use these tips for yourself and your family to maintain a heart- healthy lifestyle through the holidays. Featured Resource: "Holiday Healthy Habits" from YMCA of Greater Charlotte From eating healthy to managing your stress during the holidays, this article offers quick, realistic tips for the holiday season. Featured Resource: 12-Week CHOOSE TO MOVE program from the American Heart Association Whether you're a busy mom, a career woman, or enjoying your golden years, Choose To Move can help you become more physically active. This step-by-step program takes you through simple exercises and offers great tips for increasing your physical activity and reaching your goals. There is not cost for the program. Join at http://www.choosetomove.org/. Join with a friend or make it a family affair. More heart-healthy holiday tips from the American Heart Association at http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3016281. Featured Resource: "Holidays the Healthy Way" from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The holidays are in full swing, which means lots of family, fun and FOOD! But it doesn't have to mean extra pounds. Even holiday treats can fit into a healthy eating plan. The key is balance and moderation.
To avoid holiday weight gain, balance the calories you consume with the calories you burn. Physical activity and moderate food choices will help. Make a gift to the OHSU Center for Women's HealthPlease join with others to advance the cause of women's health by making a gift to the OHSU Center for Women's Health today. Some of the giving opportunities:
You can choose your area of impact and make your gift online.
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