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Low-Impact Cardio During this month’s Wellness Wednesday, Molly Patton, MSEd, Health & Fitness Manager at LifeStyles, shared an encouraging and informative overview of low-impact cardiovascular exercise and how movement can be adapted to support individuals living with multiple sclerosis. Watch the Session by Clicking Here For those who were unable to attend, here are some of the key takeaways from the session. What Is Low-Impact Cardio? Low-impact cardio refers to activities

During this month's Wellness Wednesday, Chelsey Jackson, RD, LD, had an engaging and practical conversation about mindful eating, a simple yet powerful approach to reconnecting with food, hunger, and the body. Watch the Session by Clicking Here For those who were unable to attend, here are some of the key takeaways from the session. What Is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating means eating with awareness and intention. Instead of eating on autopilot, it encourages slowing down and

This month’s Wellness Wednesday was all about embracing the flavors of fall while nourishing your body! Chelsey Jackson, RD, shared delicious and practical ways to enjoy seasonal foods that support overall wellness. From pumpkin and apples to kale and cauliflower, Chelsey highlighted how these colorful fall foods are packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants that strengthen the immune system and protect against disease. Watch the Session by Clicking Here A few fall favori

Wellness Wednesday 2024–2025 Season Recap Thank you for being part of another successful season of Wellness Wednesday at The Oak Clinic! From November to June, we welcomed incredible speakers and engaged in meaningful conversations about nutrition, movement, and everyday strategies to enhance life with multiple sclerosis (MS). Whether you joined us live or are visiting for the first time, each session is available to watch at any time. We’ll be back with more sessions startin

To close out our 2025 Wellness Wednesday season, we welcomed Registered Dietitian Chelsey Jackson for an energizing session on building balanced, nutrient-packed smoothies. Chelsey shared that smoothies can be a powerful tool for adding essential nutrients to your diet...when made thoughtfully. She explained how a smoothie done right can keep you fuller longer and support overall health, but warned that many store-bought smoothies are overloaded with sugar and lack fiber or p

If you missed our Wellness Wednesday on May 14, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. This month’s session featured Molly Patton, MSEd, CES, Health and Fitness Manager at LifeStyles in Bath, Green, and Stow. Molly led an engaging presentation focused on improving balance, core strength, posture, and mobility to help you move with more confidence and control. Key Takeaways from the Presentation 1. Understanding Core Muscles Molly explained that the core functions like a "box wit

On May 14, The Oak Clinic hosted a powerful Wellness Wednesday session featuring a special guest speaker, Jan Becker. Jan shared her inspiring story of transformation after a serious heart health scare. Instead of relying on medication, she committed to changing her lifestyle by focusing on nutrition. She eliminated excess sodium, embraced whole foods, and stayed consistent with her choices. As a result, she lost more than 100 pounds and greatly improved her health and qualit

For April’s Wellness Wednesday, Chelsey Jackson helped attendees understand the relationship between blood sugar, diabetes, and MS. People with MS have a higher risk of insulin resistance, which means the body has a harder time using insulin to regulate blood sugar. Over time, this can lead to pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes if left unaddressed. What is insulin resistance? Insulin is the hormone that helps move sugar from the blood into the cells where it can be used for ener

Water does more than just quench our thirst. For those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), hydration plays an essential role in managing symptoms and supporting overall well-being. This week’s Wellness Wednesday featured Infusion Nurse Mallory, who walked us through the powerful connection between hydration and MS. Why hydration is so important for MS patients: Hydration affects almost every system in the body. It keeps blood circulating smoothly, aids in digestion, and help

On March 19th, our Wellness Wednesday session brought a refreshing breath of fresh air...literally! We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Meghan Weiner from Pioneer Physicians and Kimberly LoVano from the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park to share the healing power of nature through the Nature Rx program. What is Nature Rx? Nature Rx is a wellness initiative led by the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, focused on the scientifically proven health benefits of

Heart Health and Low-Sodium Nutrition Our March Wellness Wednesday session featured Chelsey Jackson, RDN, LD, who shared valuable insights on heart health and low-sodium nutrition. The discussion highlighted ways to reduce heart disease risk through diet, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments. Understanding Heart Health Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., with key risk factors including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, poor die

Aquatic Exercise for Wellness Our Wellness Wednesday session for February featured an engaging presentation by Molly Patton, MSEd, CES, highlighting the benefits of aquatic exercise and how water-based movement can support overall health and mobility. Why Consider Aquatic Exercise? Water-based workouts offer unique advantages due to the properties of water, such as buoyancy, viscosity, hydrostatic pressure, and temperature regulation. These elements can help reduce joint stre

GLP-1 Medications & Weight Loss We kicked off the year with an informative Wellness Wednesday session on January 15th, led by Chelsey Jackson, RD. The presentation provided an overview of GLP-1 medications and their role in weight management, highlighting key information about their function, benefits, and important considerations. What are GLP-1 Medications? GLP-1 medications are a class of drugs originally developed to manage blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes and have s