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Free Events
![The Power Foods Revolution to Health and Weight Control by Neal Barnard, MD](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1738773338085-1Z5PJHFKW8C4ID47PGWY/barnard.jpg)
The Power Foods Revolution to Health and Weight Control by Neal Barnard, MD
Obesity and overweight are among today’s top health concerns. Many people are looking for easy, effective, and permanent ways to lose weight. It turns out, when properly chosen, certain foods cause weight loss, with no need for the deprivation and planning that most weight-loss regimens require. Research has shown that specific foods tame the appetite, trap calories so they cannot be absorbed, and boost the metabolism for better calorie burning after every meal.
Book signing by Dr. Neal Barnard.
![Walk with a Doc with Chuck Carroll](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1738774241023-27KTHWP0LGXO6EK2JQI4/IMG_5679-crop.jpg)
Walk with a Doc with Chuck Carroll
Walk With A Doc (WWAD) – Jengyu Lai, DPM & Chad Hergott, PT
Chad will demonstrate how to incorporate interval training into walking. Participants can choose their own pace and follow Chad or Dr. Lai while enjoy conversations with the walk leaders, presenters, and attendees.
6:15 pm to 6:45 pm: Refreshments and Connections
6:45 pm to 7:45 pm: Overcoming Food Addiction and a 10,000 Calories Per Day Junk Food Habit – Chuck Carroll
Chuck will share his personal story on how he got to 420 lbs, how the weight affected various aspects of his life, how he lost weight, and most importantly how he has maintained the weight loss for 15 years (and counting). Chuck will introduce the science of addiction and the addiction index of foods to help drive healthier decisions that will help you lose weight and keep it off too!
![Sabbath, Potluck Lunch and Spanish Lifestyle Medicine Presentation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1738703525146-RV786XMRTUKTKKV7ZHCG/Dr-Ramirez.jpg)
Sabbath, Potluck Lunch and Spanish Lifestyle Medicine Presentation
Welcome to join for Sabbath in the morning with special guests Dr. Wayne Dysinger and Dr. Eddie Ramirez, followed by a Lunch potluck, health talks, and a tribute to Dr. Hans Diehl. In the evening, Dr. Eddie Ramirez will give a lifestyle medicine presentation in Spanish.
For questions, reach out to Art Meyer at ajmeyer3266@netscape.net.
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7-Day Jumpstart Challenge
The Lotus Health Foundation teams up with Rochester Clinic medical team and the Rochester SDA Church to host this FREE lifestyle centered jumpstart challenge.
Register on Eventbrite or view the event on Facebook!
![Community Health and Wellness Fair: New Year, New You](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1578353052290-HOFE3ZGDJPRTC04EDIX4/81278503_1019852798391441_3552780686505017344_o.jpg)
Community Health and Wellness Fair: New Year, New You
The Lotus Health Foundation teams up with Rochester Clinic medical team and the Rochester SDA Church to host this lifestyle medicine centered Health and Wellness Fair for the community.
Come to join us at this FREE event! Please RSVP through Eventbrite.
![Presentation: How Not to Die (Cancelled due to repairs)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1566416301335-UVT1AO7KFDI6LMP42IOV/how+not+to+die.jpg)
![Get Healthy, Go Plant Based!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1569592892249-HU6D01PVY0EV0ZZONVMN/70031033_10156900416638380_2518296770555936768_o.jpg)
Get Healthy, Go Plant Based!
Already committed to a whole foods, plant based lifestyle or are you interested in learning more? Meet up with Plant Based Rochester to talk about recipes, cooking techniques, and living a plant based lifestyle.
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Lifestyle Medicine Resources
Come find out about the “Walk With a Doc” and “PlantPure Communities (PPC) Pod” programs, as well as other resources for healthy living.
Food Samples and a simple cooking demonstration will be offered prior to the program.
We will be meeting in the auditorium.
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Movie Night: Code Blue
Promoting self care to tackle the root causes of the most common chronic diseases through lifestyle medicine is gaining ground among physicians. There are many movies focusing on different aspects of a healthy lifestyle are available. Lotus Health Foundation and the medical team at Rochester Clinic would like to make this a practical learning opportunity in the community by previewing different movies with short comments and discussions after each movie. Healthy food samples and simple cooking demonstration will be offered prior to the movie showing.
![CHIP Info Session](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1560542894799-0KWPGGM6Z8BI9M92OP63/CHIPwLMI-PR_RGB_Sml_2013.jpg)
![5K with Terra Loco](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1558545041978-6TJVXP6DMBZMWHGSTSQG/terra+loco+fitness.jpg)
5K with Terra Loco
Please come join us a for a Run/Walk in support of the Lotus Health Foundation. $5.00 entry/Snacks and chances to win door prizes afterwards. Remember to bring your water bottle!
![Movie Night: Eating You Alive](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1553810725660-D52PE2AJ8R78RF70VV40/eating+you+alive.jpg)
Movie Night: Eating You Alive
Promoting self care to tackle the root causes of the most common chronic diseases through lifestyle medicine is gaining ground among physicians. There are many movies focusing on different aspects of a healthy lifestyle are available. Lotus Health Foundation and the medical team at Rochester Clinic would like to make this a practical learning opportunity in the community by previewing different movies with short comments and discussions after each movie. Healthy food samples and simple cooking demonstration will be offered prior to the movie showing.
![Movie Night: Code Blue (April)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1553810667074-685JZSSLP1SYTSV8UJM6/code+blue.jpg)
Movie Night: Code Blue (April)
Promoting self care to tackle the root causes of the most common chronic diseases through lifestyle medicine is gaining ground among physicians. There are many movies focusing on different aspects of a healthy lifestyle are available. Lotus Health Foundation and the medical team at Rochester Clinic would like to make this a practical learning opportunity in the community by previewing different movies with short comments and discussions after each movie. Healthy food samples and simple cooking demonstration will be offered prior to the movie showing.
![First CHIP Session of Spring 2019](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1553624368039-37VDU6GQGL2ZU1Q4OWQN/CHIPwLMI-PR_RGB_Lrg_2013.png)
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![CHIP Info Session](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1553624368039-37VDU6GQGL2ZU1Q4OWQN/CHIPwLMI-PR_RGB_Lrg_2013.png)
![Community of Wellness 2019 Gala](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1549342369231-NIO6Q9ZMHYD7RAZPN6YJ/cow%2Bbanner%2B2019%2Blhf.png)
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Community of Wellness 2019 Symposium
Lotus Health Foundation and Rochester Clinic present Community of Wellness 2019, March 21-22, 2019
Let's celebrate lifestyle medicine and its profound impact on our everyday lives and the community!
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Movie Night: Previews of Lifestyle Medicine Films and Resources
Promoting self care to tackle the root causes of the most common chronic diseases through lifestyle medicine is gaining ground among physicians. There are many movies focusing on different aspects of a healthy lifestyle are available. Lotus Health Foundation and the medical team at Rochester Clinic would like to make this a practical learning opportunity in the community by previewing different movies with short comments and discussions after each movie. Healthy food samples and simple cooking demonstration will be offered prior to the movie showing.
![Movie Night: Plant Pure Nation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c38cf429687fbc121ec207/1548975835090-UF77KQ68M7LV040ECVXB/plantpure+nation.jpg)
Movie Night: Plant Pure Nation
The “PlantPure Nation” is a documentary following “Forks Over Knives” to show the challenges of gaining support from political parties to recognize the health benefits of a diet composed primarily of fruits, vegetables and legumes. Despite the disappointment, Nelson Campbell, son of Colin Campbell, decided to promote Whole Food, Plant-based diet through a 10-day “Jump Starts” pilot project in his hometown of Mebane, North Carolina. Many of the participants were raised on southern comfort foods such as meat, potatoes, biscuits and gravy, but they were able to see the proven results from the diet changed to plant based. Can a nationwide health revolution actually begin in a town as rural and small as Mebane? This movie also explores the topical issues of the small family farmer, food deserts, modern medicine and the challenges of getting plant-based nutrition included in the political process.
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Nutrition Seminar at Natural Grocers
FREE Public Education Event
TOPIC: Diabetes and Lifestyle Medicine - How Lifestyle Affects Diabetes and What the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is
FREE Movie Night: "Forks Over Knives"
Learn how a plant-based diet is changing the lives of people around the world and taking America by storm.