For immediate Release: Sept. 3, 2008
Fatigued to Fabulous
GOSHEN, Ind. - You ache all over and frequently feel exhausted. You may be one of the estimated 12 million Americans living with Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain and tenderness.
Those diagnosed with fibromyalgia experience symptoms including pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points - places on the body where slight pressure causes pain.
"Although the intensity of symptoms may vary, fibromyalgia symptoms may never disappear completely," said Dr. Marcia Prenguber, ND, FABNO. "There are, however, treatments and self-care steps that can improve both fibromyalgia symptoms and a patient's overall health."
The Retreat Women's Health Center is hosting a 4-part series that will explore some of the facts and mysteries surrounding fibromyalgia, and provide information on these self-care steps to help patients manage their symptoms.
Each Monday in September, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., health care professionals will cover a number of strategies and supporting information to give patients skills and knowledge to gain more control of their fibromyalgia symptoms.
Topics will include a fibromyalgia overview, movement and exercise, nutrition and dietary habits, massage, relaxation and coping strategies, pain control, acupuncture, nutritional supplements and botanical support.
Cost for attending the 4-week series is $40 at the door for all 4 dates, $35 in advance for all for dates or $12 for an individual class. Call The Retreat Women's Health Center at 574-537-5000 to register.
Sept. 8
Fibromyalagia Overview: Marcia Prenguber, ND
Medical Management: Daniel Berger, MD
Benefits of Cranial Sacral Massage: Heather Horst, CMT, RN
Sept. 15
Dietary Influences: Tiffany Swartzentruber, RD
Environmental Influences: Heather Paulson, ND
Coping with the Emotional Aspects: Rita Gingrich, MSW
Sept. 22
Botanical and Nutritional Supplement Support: Emily Moore, ND, LAc
Physical Activity and the Influence of Exercise: Terri Detweiler, Personal
Trainer
Sept. 29
Sleep - How You Can Help it and How it Can Help You!: Yatin Patel, MD
Acupuncture - Relieving Pain and Stiffness: Aroop Banerji, ND, LAc
About The Retreat Women's Health Center:
The Retreat Women's Health Center is the home of Goshen Health System's comprehensive, state-of-the-art women's services program - designed by women for women. The Retreat offers the full-field digital mammography system, lunar bone densitometry and 4D ultrasound equipment, as well as massage, a health resource center with on-site health educator, complementary medicine therapies, cosmetic services, and a wellness gift shop. With a unique environment that is welcoming to women, The Retreat has been named a Summit Award Winner two years in a row by Press Ganey Associates for sustaining the highest level of customer satisfaction for three or more consecutive years. To learn more, call 574-537-5000.
About Goshen Health System:
Goshen Health System is a not-for-profit provider of health care that includes Goshen General Hospital, The Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Park Home Medical Equipment, PrimeCare Physician Network, The Retreat Women's Health Center and Indiana Lakes Managed Care Organization. The health system is an affiliate partner of Clarian Health, which includes Indiana University Hospital, Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis and Riley Hospital for Children. For more information about this story or any related to Goshen Health System, contact BridgetLevitz, Public Relations Coordinator, at 574-535-2776 or visit www.goshenhealth.org