Deborah Harris
Studio Owner

Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids

Amongst the many nutrients essential for cardiovascular health, you may be surprised to know the value of Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids on maintaining a healthy heart and circulatory system.

Bioflavonoids are a class of phytochemicals found in fruits, vegetables and plants.  Many Vitamin C supplements contain Bioflavonoids to increase absorption and enhance the activity of the vitamin.  Foods high in Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids include brightly colored fruits and vegetables, such as citrus fruits, most berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries), tomatoes, green peppers, dark green leafy vegetables like kale and chard, cabbage, broccoli, asparagus, melons, green peppers, and many others.  Commonly used herbs for their high levels of Vitamin C and Bioflavonoid content include Elderberry and Elderflower, Hawthorne berries and flowers, Chamomile flowers, Yarrow, Gingko biloba, Sea Buckthorn berries, Parsley, Common Plantain, Blackcurrant, Horsechestnut and many others.

This information was prepared by Tami Bronstein, a Medical Herbalist and Certified Massage Therapist practicing in Highland Park, NJ and throughout the tri-state area.  To read more about Herbal Medicine and the therapeutic use of herbs and food, please visit Tami’s website at:

www.sundance-wellness.com

Every year more women die from a heart attack in this country than from all the cancers combined. There is a lot of attention paid to the cholesterol-lowering medications, to baby aspirins, Plavix and numerous other medicines aimed at controlling heart disease among women.

To keep your heart healthy I advise every patient to take the following steps:

1. Get tested regularly and know your numbers. Every person should know what their blood sugar, cholesterol, and  blood pressure are.
    
2. If you smoke, stop. Right now. Smoking is more important than cholesterol as a risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and numerous other conditions. Smoking cessation is more important thank just about anything else one can do for their health.
    
3. Exercise, exercise, exercise. Along with proper nutrition, regular exercise keeps you trim, works out your heart, and raises the good cholesterol, HDL. It's effect on stress in unparalleled. With our society living a sedentary lifestyle it is imperative that everyone gets out and exercises at least 4-5 times a week. Whether it is a 20-minute power-walk with a baby in a stroller or a hardy Pilates class, do it for your heart and do it regularly! Exercise with your kids to teach them the value of a healthy lifestyle, while enjoying quality time together.

David Boguslavsky, MD is a Family Doctor out of Somerset Medical Center. He has a strong interest in blending Western medicine with Eastern healing techniques.

CLASSES COME &
    CLASSES GO - Schedule
    changes for February

The following classes are, alas,
no more:

• Tuesday 9:30 AM Yoga

• Saturday 8AM Yoga

• Monday 6PM Tower

We've also added some new classes:

• Anusara Yoga with Erin O'Brien Mondays at 7PM

• Prenatal Yoga Workshops
    - Sundays at 11AM
   - Wednesday at 6PM

    A fully updated scheduled is attached to this email or it can be downloaded here.   

DISCOUNTED PRIVATE PILATES SESSIONS WITH KATHY METZLER

      Kathy Metzler has made great strides in her training and is finishing up her Pilates Certification program. She has been teaching regularly at our studio and our clients can't say enough nice things about her. Although we expect Kathy's classes to go up to full-price in Mid-March, for the time-being she is available for Private Pilates instruction for only $30 a session.

There are no new cards to buy but we do ask everyone to treat appointments with her like they would any other (i.e. the 24-hour cancellation policy applies). These classes are great way to experience Pilates on the equipment at a steeply discounted rate. If you've never done Pilates, this is a great way to try it at a great price!

These limited appointments are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please let me know soon if this something you are interested in, as I expect these sessions to disappear quickly.

PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE
AN APPOINTMENT WITH KATHY!

PRENATAL WORKSHOPS:
     If you know someone pregnant, please let them know about this!

Our Prenatal workshops are exploding in popularity and we anticipate launching Postnatal Pilates & Yoga classes as well. I thought I would share with you some wonderful pictures  along with some nice words we've received from our pregnant Yoginis:

"This yoga class has meant so much to me and has been a tremendous experience for my body and soul.  I missed class on Sunday because I was away but spent 30 minutes in my room practicing the poses that I've learned and found that it made such a difference."

The dates for the next 2 workshops are as follows:

• Sundays 11AM-12PM, from February 19th for 6 consecutive weeks through March 26th
   

• Wednesday Nights 6-7PM, from March 15th though April 19th

The space is somewhat limited, and we are starting the pre-registration process now - please let us know soon if you or someone you know is interested.