At BodyWorks, we specialize in customized exercise and nutrition programs. After a careful assessment of your fitness needs by a Licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer, you will receive one-on-one coaching through exercise sessions wi

BodyWorks offers mobile outpatient rehabilitation and wellness services to the geriatric population and woman's health across the lifespan. In additions, it gives patients and clients the option to be seen in "formal" clinical setting. We focus on nurturing the patient's body, mind, and spirit with one-on-one care, convenience, and mobility, and state-of-the-art therapeutic equipment.

BodyWorks sees a variety of patients with such problems such as orthopedic issues, neurological conditions, impaired mobility secondary from hospitalization or traumatic injuries, cardiac conditions, chronic conditions such as MS, diabetes, fibromyalgia, arthritis, osteoporosis, balance deficient, cancer rehab, and woman's health issues. Patient age ranges from 18 years of age to 104 years old. Specialized programs for osteoporosis, arthritis, breast cancer, pre-natal, and post-partum are offered.

BodyWorks provides a "holistic" approach to your health and well-being, and upholds the APTA philosophy of physical therapy as "The Science of Healing, the Art of Caring."

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, divided
6 lean boneless pork loin chops (5 oz-each)
3 cups day-old bread cubes, toasted
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. Ms. Dash seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/3 cup boiling water
1 tsp. Butter, melted (optional)

In a gallon-size resealable plastic bag, combine flour and Ms. Dash regular seasoning. Add pork chops and toss to coat.

In a non-stick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown chops for about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a shallow 2 1/2 quart baking dish. In a bowl, combine the bread cubes, apple celery, onion, poultry seasoning, pepper, and remaining salt, toss to coat evenly. Add water and butter, toss to coat. Place 1/2 cup of stuffing on each pork chop. Cover and bake 350 F for 30 minutes. Uncover, bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a meat thermostat reads 160 F and stuffing is lightly browned. Yield 6 servings

One serving (1 pork chop with stuffing) = 345 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 787mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 35 g protein.

The doldrums of gray winter days and holiday chaos are finally upon us! We are dealing with multi-tasking holiday gatherings, less sunlight and chilly weather, long shopping lines, and tempted with extra goodies at our table.

Now is the time to stop those excuses and really ignite that New Year's resolution to get HEALTHY and FIT! Fitness does not necessarily have to be "sports-related" or a "Triathlon Chore.", but activities that are fun and offer enough variety to meet your fitness goals.

This exercise will help remind you that we have a conscious choice to either practice stress or practice peace. So when things get too chaotic, then take 5-10 circle breaths. This exercise will allow your mind and body shift away automatically from the stress and anxiety. Make it your goal to try this centering exercise 10 times per day this week, if you can. That will help your body and mind form a strong, positive habit.

Q: I was recently diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my hips by my doctor but I have a family history of rheumatoid arthritis. What is the difference between these two types of arthritis?

A: Arthritis is becoming a commonplace condition these days that the public is understating the seriousness of the disease in society. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis is leading cause of disability in people 15 years of age and older. There are more than a 100 types of arthritis, which literally means "joint inflammation." The most common type, Osteoarthritis (OA), is a degenerative disease of the cartilage and bone that results in pain and stiffness in the affected joint. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-a symmetric disease characterized joint inflammation and pain - is far less common than Osteoarthritis but potentially more serious. The exact cause of RA is unknown. Both OA and RA are chronic conditions; there is no cure for arthritis'. The good news is that tremendous strides have been made in the management and treatment of arthritis and related conditions. In addition, there

are many things you can do to make living with arthritis' easier and less painful. Whatever your condition, whether is OA, RA, or a related condition, your physical therapist will work with a multidisciplinary team (physicians, psychologists, dieticians, occupational therapists, and other professionals) to help you manage your condition. The goals of physical therapy in treating arthritis are to reduce pain; to help restore mobility, function, strength, flexibility, and to prevent unnecessary disability. In addition, physical therapy can help you learn self-management skills - how to cope with arthritis in your day-to-day life. In addition, to giving you a practical strategy for living with arthritis, self-management also yields a sense of confidence, empowerment and hope. The Arthritis Foundation is one of the best sources of information, support, and education for people with arthritis, with over 150 local offices across the United States. To find one near you, log on to the Arthritis Foundation's internet address at www.arthritis.org or 1800-283-7800. Please submit further questions to: bodyworks1@windstream.net

Woman and Hearts Disease

This February is American Heart Association's (AHA) Heart Healthy Month and the big focus this year was the startling information about women and heart disease. Based on the current research and statistics, breast cancer is no longer the number one killer in woman. The is "Heart Disease."

Finally the research has found out that woman's hearts are different from men in regardless of weight, size, and their arteries are more petite. As a result, we have to be proactive now whether their in your 30's, 40's or 50's to monitor our possible factors such as a diet, exercise, and family history can dramatically lower your those risk factors.

Many women will often "brush off" possible symptoms or might get poor support and treatment from their physician, therefore, will not pursue their problems. Many woman have been told it is "all in their head" or all their symptoms are related to stress. According to the AHA, less than 50% of woman recognize that heart disease is their leading killer and do not know if they are at risk.

Recently, new guidelines were established to increase womens' awareness about heart disease how to treat it depending on the risk factors. Since woman's bodies and risks will vary. the guidelines link the

aggressiveness of treatment to whether a woman has a low, intermediate, or high risk of having a heart attack in the next 10 years. Risk factors involve the following: age, smoking, status, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, history of previous heart attacks, diabetes, or have or have other vascular diseases.

Once a woman's risk is determined by her health care provider, well-defined, individualized strategy for heart disease prevention can initiated. Women are encouraged to know their numbers and levels in regard to cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose levels, and etc., in order to help know their risks.

It is strongly encouraged that women adopt lifestyle factors that could help decrease their risks to decrease such as smoking cessation, regular physical activity of at least 30 minutes several times per week, a heart healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and limits saturated fats, and maintain a healthy weight.

The most important thing to remember in making your heart healthy is that if you ignore your heart (do not exercise, eat right, and reduce stress) then you become incapable being there for those you love.

GO RED LADIES!