November updates and celebrating the holidays safely
As November brings colder weather and the start of the holiday season, and we think about gathering with family, we also know that safety is at the forefront of our minds. The Binaxnow at home rapid COVID tests continue to be available for purchase via pharmacies, Amazon, and a variety of other retailers. While these tests are not perfect, they can provide a measure of confidence when thinking about how to plan for possible gatherings. We continue to advise mask wearing when indoors and within 6 feet of others from mixed households, particularly if you do not know their vaccination status. Following the CDC guidelines for safer gatherings is the best approach. We also encourage all eligible members to obtain their COVID vaccine booster and their flu vaccine if they have not already done so. COVID vaccination for children ages 5-11 has now been approved by the FDA and is expected to be approved by the CDC on November 2nd.
Special guest chef Stacy Kennedy leads our November Culinary Medicine event
For more light hearted holiday prep, please join us for this month’s culinary medicine event on November 16th featuring special guest chef and nutritionist-extraordinaire, Stacy Kennedy! With Stacy we’ll be preparing healthy and delicious Thanksgiving-worthy recipes. Stacy is an expert in Functional Nutrition, all aspects of Cancer Nutrition and specialized diets including vegan, keto, fasting, gluten free, food allergies and more. A recognized thought leader and media personality, Stacy speaks all over the world on the topics of nutrition science, weight loss, behavioral change, and entrepreneurship. She provides nutrition and fitness coaching for clients via her private practice Wellness Guides. We’re so excited to have Stacy in the Synergy Kitchen this month and hope you’ll join us virtually for this special event. Save the date and join us on November 16th at 4:00 pm (invitation to follow).
Meet our new Mindfullness Instructor!
You may have noticed another new face on the Synergy team. We’re thrilled to feature Cory Halaby as our new Mindfulness Instructor and Mindful Monday guide. We hope you enjoyed last month’s body scan meditation. This month Cory will feature an "embodied gratitude" practice to coincide with Thanksgiving. It's an easeful and relaxing way to center yourself during holidays that can otherwise tip towards feeling overly busy and stressful. You can look forward to more monthly customized guided mindfulness sessions from Cory exclusively for our members.
SENS November Event
While there are no magic bullets when it comes to health and wellness, there are many food choices and lifestyle factors that can boost health, reduce risk of disease, and even make our pants fit better. Join our speakers on Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 pm EST for a fun, engaging webinar where we’ll discuss recent research, share tips, and show you how to enjoy a variety of easy-to-prepare, delicious foods that can boost your health. Stay tuned for the invitation.
This article does not constitute the practice of medicine, healthcare advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always talk to your healthcare provider regarding your specific medical needs.