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Got 12 Weeks? Its Time To Transform

Research shows it takes approximately 12 weeks on average to change lifestyle habits that will move you toward optimal health and wellness. When asked the question, “What is more important than your health and well-being,” most people will reply with a resounding; “Not much.”  However, a strong desire to be fit and feeling well is oftentimes not enough for achieving success. It also requires a strong level of commitment.

In response to that need, Alesha Lazan MS, CHHC, clinical nutritionist and health coach, developed Wholetrition in 12, a customized exercise and nutrition program which yields sustainable life changing results for those who are ready to commit and take control of their lives. Lazan knows that most people need a goal plan that is straightforward, practical, and doable. “They want clarifying explanations and conveniently accessible resources that will help them stay on track,” states Lazan. “Most of all, they seek a motivating and knowledgeable accountability partner for their transformation process. That’s what Wholetrition in 12 provides.”

A free informational session is planned on Wednesday December 17, at 7:00-8:00 p.m. Wholetrition Wellness, 935 Highway 34, Suite 2D in Matawan. Please call 732-896-6898 to register. [email protected]. wholetrition.com.

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Tick Talk

Spring officially sprung on March 21. We have turned our clocks ahead. We are looking forward to warm winds, sunny skies and the smell of fresh cut grass. The daffodils and tulips have recently bloomed and we are just starting with the yard work that comes with the warmer weather.  Sadly, another season has started ramping up.  Tick season.

•             The best form of protection is prevention. Educating oneself about tick activity and how our behaviors overlap with tick habitats is the first step.

•             According to the NJ DOH, in 2022 Hunterdon County led the state with a Lyme disease incidence rate of 426 cases per 100,000 people. The fact is ticks spend approximately 90% of their lives not on a host but aggressively searching for one, molting to their next stage or over-wintering. This is why a tick remediation program should be implemented on school grounds where NJ DOH deems high risk for tick exposure and subsequent attachment to human hosts.

•             Governor Murphy has signed a bill that mandates tick education in NJ public schools. See this for the details.  Tick education must now be incorporated into K-12 school curriculum. See link:

https://www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2023/sept/27/TicksandTick-BorneIllnessEducation.pdf

•             May is a great month to remind the public that tick activity is in full swing. In New Jersey, there are many tickborne diseases that affect residents, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Powassan, and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis.

•             For years, the focus has mainly been about protecting ourselves from Lyme disease. But other tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Central Jersey. An increase of incidence of Babesia and Anaplasma are sidelining people too. These two pathogens are scary because they effect our blood cells. Babesia affects the red blood cells and Anaplasma effects the white blood cells.

•             Ticks can be infected with more than one pathogen. When you contract Lyme it is possible to contract more than just that one disease. This is called a co-infection. It is super important to pay attention to your symptoms. See link.

https://twp.freehold.nj.us/480/Disease-Co-Infection

A good resource from the State:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/tickborne.shtml

 

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