Free Events

The Power Foods Revolution to Health and Weight Control by Neal Barnard, MD
May
10

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.

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Walk with a Doc with Chuck Carroll
May
16

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!


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Sabbath, Potluck Lunch and Spanish Lifestyle Medicine Presentation
May
18

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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Get Healthy, Go Plant Based!
Oct
21

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
Sep
4

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
Jul
15

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.

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5K with Terra Loco
Jun
17

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!

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Movie Night: Eating You Alive
May
15

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.

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Movie Night: Code Blue (April)
Apr
24

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.

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Movie Night: Previews of Lifestyle Medicine Films and Resources
Mar
6

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.

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Movie Night: Plant Pure Nation
Feb
6

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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