The Synergy Calendar

Hormone Therapy and all things Menopause with Heather Hirsch, MD
May
15

Hormone Therapy and all things Menopause with Heather Hirsch, MD

Join us for a lively discussion on women’s hormone therapy, female hormonal health, and all things menopause with internationally renowned expert and social media favorite, Dr. Heather Hirsch. We’ll be answering your FAQ’s and taking audience questions as well. This is wonderful opportunity to learn about a topic that so many are curious about, whether you are heading toward menopause, dealing with it now, or are in your post-menopause phase and have related symptoms.

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Synergy’s October Live Zoom Event: Breast-Cancer Fighting Foods with Dr. Amy Comander
Oct
25

Synergy’s October Live Zoom Event: Breast-Cancer Fighting Foods with Dr. Amy Comander

Please join us in the virtual Synergy Kitchen on Wednesday, October 25th at 6 PM EST to welcome guest chef, Dr. Amy Comander, Director of Breast Oncology and Cancer Survivorship at the Mass General Cancer Center and the PAVING program, a 12-week lifestyle medicine survivorship program for women with breast cancer. Our class will focus on cancer fighting foods that are seasonal, anti-inflammatory, low carb, low sugar, easy to make and delicious!

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Synergy’s September Live Zoom Event: Intro to Herbalism – Herbs for Stress Resilience with Zoë Keller
Sep
20

Synergy’s September Live Zoom Event: Intro to Herbalism – Herbs for Stress Resilience with Zoë Keller

Join us virtually, Wednesday, September 20th at 12pm for an introduction to the use of medicinal herbs to enhance stress resilience with Synergy Wellness Partner, Zoë Keller, Functional Nutritionist and Medicinal Herbalist.

We’ll explore simple, safe ways to integrate herbs into your life to support your nervous system and ease stress and anxiety. Life is hectic, and herbs can be an effective way to boost resilience and combat chronic stress.

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Synergy’s June Live Zoom Event: Pranayama Breathwork to Reduce Stress and Improve Mood with Dr. Amit Anand
Jun
5

Synergy’s June Live Zoom Event: Pranayama Breathwork to Reduce Stress and Improve Mood with Dr. Amit Anand

Renowned Sleep Medicine and Pranayama expert, Dr. Amit Anand, will join us Wednesday, June 14th at 5:30 pm ET for a special live streaming event. He will instruct us on introductory pranayama — yoga breathing techniques — that can help reduce stress and improve your mood. We’ll include the Brahmari technique that is analogous to the practice used in the 2023 breath study.

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Special September Synergy Kitchen Event with the Mental Fitness Kitchen and Dr. Drew Ramsey
Sep
19

Special September Synergy Kitchen Event with the Mental Fitness Kitchen and Dr. Drew Ramsey

We are thrilled to announce a special guest-chef-led event to kick off the return of our culinary medicine series in September! On Monday, September 19th at 6pm we hope you’ll join us to prepare nutrient-dense foods for brain growth with popular and renown nutritional psychiatrist, Dr. Drew Ramsey, and Chef Emilie Berner of the Mental Fitness Kitchen. 

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June Food-as-Medicine: BBQ Bests
Jun
21

June Food-as-Medicine: BBQ Bests

Join us in the virtual Synergy Kitchen June 21st at 6pm. We’ll make the perfect foods for all your summer grilling and entertaining - they’ll also boost your immune system and help you stay well-hydrated in the summer heat. We’ll be making hearty Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Roasted Red Peppers and a delicious Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad that features capsaicin-rich Thai chilies to help keep your energy up. Come learn and cook with us at our last food-as-medicine class before the summer break!

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Food as Medicine - May Event
May
17

Food as Medicine - May Event

Food-as-medicine helps communities thrive. We are thrilled to have Dr. Jacob Mirsky, director of the MGH Revere Food Pantry, and nutritionist Melanie Pearsell join us for our monthly class on May 17th at 6:00pm. We’ll be making carrot salad 3 ways and featuring the carrots and ingredients from the pantry's distribution while discussing their mission. Please join us for this special event to support a fantastic organization working to enhance the health of those with food insecurity in the Revere community through access to healthful plant-based food.

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SENS April Event: Meditation for Sleep with Journey
Apr
20

SENS April Event: Meditation for Sleep with Journey

How we spend our days informs how we sleep at night. In this class, we’ll introduce the mind-body connection so that we can lay the groundwork for resting both more frequently throughout the day, allowing for better sleep. Join Journey's instructors for a 60-minute session on April 20th at 6:30 pm to help you sleep better!

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April Food-as-Medicine Event
Apr
19

April Food-as-Medicine Event

“Spring into health” with the Synergy Kitchen this April 19th at 6:00 pm as we create fun recipes capturing the spirit of spring. We’ll be making Orange-Mint Quinoa Salad with Edamame loaded with colorful spring vegetables; fresh mint, snap peas, radishes and oranges will make a beautiful presentation for your dinner table. Our decadent and nutritious Chocolate Avocado Mousse is a simple dessert that takes just 5 minutes to make - it’s sure to become one of your family favorites.

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A Special Wellness Series in support of the Ellie Fund
Mar
3

A Special Wellness Series in support of the Ellie Fund

Synergy is proud to partner with Dr. Commander and the Ellie Fund to bring our members a wellness series targeting meaningful and practical content to help you feel your best and reduce your risks. This series is open to people of all genders and to anyone who’s own life or the life of someone they care about has been touched by breast cancer.

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 A Special Wellness Series in support of the Ellie Fund
Feb
17

A Special Wellness Series in support of the Ellie Fund

Synergy is proud to partner with Dr. Commander and the Ellie Fund to bring our members a wellness series targeting meaningful and practical content to help you feel your best and reduce your risks. This series is open to people of all genders and to anyone who’s own life or the life of someone they care about has been touched by breast cancer.

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SENS Wellness Webinar: Food as Medicine and How to Eat to Beat (Heart) Disease with Dr. William Li
Feb
16

SENS Wellness Webinar: Food as Medicine and How to Eat to Beat (Heart) Disease with Dr. William Li

February is American Heart Month and there is no better time to talk about foods that support your cardiovascular health. In this webinar on February 16th at 6:30 pm, we're joined by a world - renowned physician, scientist, and author of “Eat to Beat Disease”, Dr. William Li where he will share a wealth of knowledge about foods that combat and prevent disease and tips on living a heart-healthy lifestyle.

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Heart Month featuring our own Dr. Parks at February’s Culinary Medicine Event
Feb
15

Heart Month featuring our own Dr. Parks at February’s Culinary Medicine Event

Join us for Heart Month in the Synergy Kitchen, Tuesday, February 15th at 6:00pm for easy heart-healthy recipes the whole family can prepare and enjoy. We'll be making Beet and Carrot Slaw Wraps and Super Green Smoothies. Our own Cardiologist-extraordinaire, Dr. Parks, will be leading our discussion on how these foods can help you to lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke. Invite someone to cook with you and share the love for your heart and theirs! Look for your email invite soon.

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 SENS Wellness Webinar: Surprising and Hidden Factors that Impact Your Sleep
Jan
19

SENS Wellness Webinar: Surprising and Hidden Factors that Impact Your Sleep

Whether you are having a hard time getting back on a sleep schedule after the holidays or would like to get a better understanding of the hidden factors that contribute to sleep issues, this webinar is for you! Join us on January 19 at 6:30 pm EST to hear from Karol Ward, a confidence-building coach, trained therapist, author, and speaker, who will offer insights and practical tips to implement into your daily routines to help you get a better night's sleep.

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Synergy Kitchen’s Perfect Plant-powered Chili and Homemade Tortilla Chips
Jan
18

Synergy Kitchen’s Perfect Plant-powered Chili and Homemade Tortilla Chips

Nothing like a bowl of chili to warm up a January day - but this is not your average chili! Anti-inflammatory and loaded with phytonutrients and plant-based fibers, this chili will help your body fight heart disease and strengthen your microbiome. Want to learn more about what powers this perfect chili? Cook with us January 18th at our new time - 6pm. You’ll have a delicious and nutrient-dense meal-for-4 ready by dinner time.

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Eat to beat disease with guest chef Dr. William Li - Physician, Speaker, Author
Sep
21

Eat to beat disease with guest chef Dr. William Li - Physician, Speaker, Author

Dr. William Li, world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author of New York Times bestseller EAT TO BEAT DISEASE, will join us in the Synergy Kitchen live on September 21st at 4pm. With Dr. Li we’ll prepare a healthy pasta rich in ingredients that can boost your body’s health defense systems. We’ll feature broccoli sprouts in our second recipe and talk about the special phytonutrient in this plant that makes it one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Curious to learn what that is?
Join us for this special Culinary Medicine event on September 21st at 4pm!

Dr. William Li is the author of New York Times bestseller EAT TO BEAT DISEASE – The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. He is best known for leading the Angiogenesis Foundation. His groundbreaking work has impacted more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views, and he has appeared on: Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, Voice of America; and in The Atlantic, TIME, and The New York Times. He’s also been known to demonstrate his culinary skills on The Rachael Ray Show.

We’ll be sure to have a lively discussion about all the benefits of what we prepare and a fantastic Q&A with Dr. Li.  Unable to attend? Be sure to login to your Member Archive to watch the recording. 

 

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