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Diabetes has affected my family, as so many other families.  My family members with diabetes are taking an active role in their care and management.  I, for one am very proud of them.  My niece below gave me permission to show this photo of her.  Here she is, a Type 1 Diabetic, motivated and active in her care, and continually promoting ways to bring awareness and hope to Diabetes.  Way to go girl!  But, you don’t have to do a triathalon, just take baby steps……..

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Reserve your place at the table in Barcelona for Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 6-9 pm!  The book is Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. 

This event is for you –  if you want to read a good book, but don’t want to join and commit to a regular monthly book club.  Yet, you would like to share in a discussion of the book with other women over a sit down meal related to the subject of the book.   This would be a great gift, or a perfect time to ask your mother, daughter, sister, or friend, for instance,  to join you in sharing this evening together.  If you are interested, then here’s what to do.Follow these instructions:1) If you are interested in reading this book and participating in the actual event, then you must sign up ahead of time to attend, space is limited;2) Immediately reserve your place at the table by emailing Mary at bodyofwisdom@gmail.com

3) Next, you read and finish the book before you come to the event on Thursday, May 23rd at 6 pm, with your book in hand to 124 E. Main St., Cherokee, IA

4) When you arrive,  you can then make your payment of $40.00/person. 

 Body of Wisdom promises you will be surprised and delighted with an interesting book conversation and a beautiful meal presented by Mary.  The event will also include some other related activities. In other words, all you need to do is read the designated book, Cutting for Stone, and then just show up!   Space is limited and cancellations must be made 48 hours ahead of time to allow for any wait list or change of menu. 

The story line is about Marion and Shiva Stone who are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon.  Bound together by a connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution.  This is an unforgettable story of love and betrayal, medicine and ordinary miracles – and two brothers whose fates are forever intertwined.

It will be held at Body of Wisdom, 124 E. Main St., Cherokee, IA.  Fee is $40.00/person.  So remember to RSVP as soon as you can by email   bodyofwisdom@gmail.com Continue reading →

Everybody seems to worry about their nutrition because there is so much conflicting information out there.  How can you decipher truthful, important, and up to date nutrition from the hearsay, word of mouth, or belief system of someone you are not sure you can trust?  Sometimes you just want to hear you ARE doing the right thing and sometimes you have a major issue and it is quite scary.  I am hear to build your confidence!!

 What to do, what to do…………..

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Are you interested in learning more about a vegetarian diet?  In the Eat Right Weekly, November 30th issue, the American Dietetic Association’s Evidence Analysis Library has published guidelines for registered dietitians (RD) who work with individuals who follow or are interested in a vegetarian lifestyle.  The focus of this guideline is on Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for these individuals.  The goal of this guideline is to provide resources derived from a systematic review of research, for RDs to enable their clients to make healthful vegetarian dietary choices. Continue reading →

Around the world there are people looking for answers to their health questions in areas of nutrition, particularly in weight management.

Many are searching for ways to release weight, come to terms with their present weight, or just provide good nutrition for their family. Some suffer from diabetes, and other serious eating, digestive, and chronic disorders and are looking for ways to deal and cope.

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