Your Friend in Health

Program Type:

Adult Education, Health & Wellness, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults 18+, Seniors
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Event Details

A Health & Wellness Series with Certified Health Coach, Arinne Dickson

September 18 - Live Without Pain & Inflammation

Systemic inflammation impacts about one third of Americans and has been identified as the root cause of an estimated 80% of diseases. The good news is: There’s something we can do about it! Come learn the primary cause of inflammation and how to reduce its impact in your body. You’ll walk away knowing what fans the flame of inflammation and what will help to put it out.

November 13 - Fueling Your Body for Sustained Energy

Needing an afternoon nap or shot of caffeine doesn’t have to be your normal. It is possible to have energy all day long! Participants will learn 

  • What foods provide energy and what foods deplete it
  • How to identify a right carb vs a junk carb
  • Benefits of grazing vs gorging
  • How to prepare mini meals

January 15 - Healthy Eating Made Easy

Do you wish there were a simple way to make better nutrition choices? You know nutrition matters, but sometimes you just don’t know what to focus on or where to start. In this interactive class, participants will learn not just what to eat but why and begin to sort out the “crap” from what is truly nourishing. By the end, they’ll feel more confident about what to choose at the grocery store and have a next step to focus on. No fancy diets required. 

March 19 -Label Reading 101

Confused and frustrated by reading Nutrition Facts labels? Wondering where to start and what’s most important?

You’ll learn what all that information means and finally feel confident in this 1-hour session with Arinne Dickson, Your Friend in Health. We’ll break it down into a simple checklist so you know exactly what to look for the next time you go shopping.

  • Identify ingredients to avoid
  • Know which foods will give you more energy & which will deplete it
  • Make a list of foods in your pantry you might replace on your next grocery run 
  • Learn some insightful shopping tips

You’ll leave feeling equipped to navigate the sea of nutrition facts and ingredients like a pro and find firm footing to choose foods that invest in your health.