During this uncertain time, it can be easy for your health and well-being to take a back seat while your stress increases and takes a toll on your mental and physical health. Chronic stress can cause high blood pressure, increase cholesterol levels and more. Our Lake Health Integrative Medicine team recommends these natural therapies for wellness and stress relief:

During times of change and crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to take care of your mind and body. While anxiety, fear and strong emotions are normal, don’t let them consume your daily life.

Have you ever wanted to try acupuncture? Now’s your chance! Enjoy an introductory session to acupuncture by joining us for a new kind of Happy Hour and leave feeling relaxed and recharged. This group session will allow you to experience the benefits of acupuncture focused on reducing stress and boosting your energy. After the introductory session, you can schedule a full acupuncture session or a FREE 15-minute meet and greet.

Thursday, April 2; 6 – 7 pm
Brunner Sanden Deitrick Wellness Campus

Get the nutritious facts about a favorite treat: chocolate!

Whether you're topping your burger or dipping veggies, many condiments are high in sugar and sodium. Be sure to check the ingredients lists and Nutrition Facts Label for sugar and sodium content, and be mindful of portion size. Registered dietitian Melinda Benz, RDN, LD, shares her favorite tips and swaps for healthier condiments:

Join us as we get creative with cooking healthy and learn new ways to find balance in the kitchen. Registered dietitian Melinda Benz demonstrates healthy recipes and shares healthy cooking tips and customized nutrition education based on the recipe.

It’s that time of year again and everyone is talking about what they are going to stop or start doing to create perfect health. Make this year the year you actually reach your goals by looking at the “new year” in a new way. Lake Health wellness coach Lydia Skiljan shares how:

The holidays can be filled with many of our favorite indulgent recipes. Registered dietitian Melinda Benz, RDN, LD, shares her tips and tricks to make your recipes healthier without sacrificing taste: 

Thanksgiving features many of our favorite indulgent recipes. Registered dietitian Melinda Benz, RDN, LD, shares her top swaps to make these favorite recipes healthier without sacrificing taste: 

Picking the perfect fall produce? Try pumpkins! Whether you make it sweet or savory, this versatile squash is nutritious and plentiful this time of year: