Showing posts with label women's health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label women's health. Show all posts

Jul 8, 2008

Thanks, Yvonne!

Have you ever noticed how, over time, your wellness walks introduce you to a whole community of people who, like you, are enthusiastic about wellness?  You probably know the 'wellness community' phenomenon. Word spreads quickly about programs and clubs, collaborative efforts and ideas, businesses and organizations that affirm our 'good for your health' lifestyle. 


Yvonne Evans, pictured here, is one of those people you hear about from every corner of the wellness community. Words like involved, dedicated and innovative are used to describe her. Besides being a wife, mother, educator and entrepreneur, for more than a decade she's presented popular wellness programs including a park walks series for African American women. 

Yvonne inspires and connects people who have a common goal: get healthy and stay healthy. Community consciousness about topics like weight loss, body detoxification, and preparation of fresh juices has been raised because of her pioneering. Through her involvement with the American Cancer Society's Body and Soul initiative, she helps churches play a role in prevention of disease that disproportionately affects people of color. An experienced presenter at conferences and workshops, Yvonne is creator of the Sisters Taking Action promoting Raw Whole Foods and Healthy Eating program (RAW'STA).

Yvonne, thank you for the dedication to follow your passion, to provide expertise and to share your  resources. Thank you for being sensitive and responsive to our community's needs. Congratulations on your continuing role as a great leader!

Your Walking Friend,
Eliz.  

Jan 31, 2007

WalkNews :: Why Wear Red On February 2nd?


From Dan Jeffers, American Institutes for Research - "I wanted to let you know about National Wear Red Day, a day when Americans nationwide will wear red to show their support for women's heart disease awareness. This year, Wear Red Day will fall on February 2nd, 2007."

Thanks to Jeffers, Walktopia's discovered that heart disease is the #1 killer of American women and facts you may be interested to know.
::: Heart disease definition: diseases of the heart and blood vessel system including heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure
::: Heart disease risk factors: conditions and habits including some you can control such as smoking, weight and level of physical activity
::: Heart disease prevention and walking: The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute says get moving...make a commitment to be more physically active. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity on most, preferably all, days of the week. (You can guess Walktopia's going to suggest that walking is an excellent way to stay heart healthy!)

Wear Red Day Notes
::: The national women's heart disease awareness campaign is called The Heart Truth
::: In 2002, The Heart Truth created the Red Dress, the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness
::: First Lady Laura Bush chairs the campaign

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