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Arthritis can generally be divided into inflammatory and osteo- arthritis. The most common inflammatory arthritis includes rheumatoid, psoriatic, and gout. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Even though it is not classified as inflammatory arthritis, it still exhibits increased inflammation associated with pain.
Arthritis is highly related to lifestyle. Addressing the six basic pillars of a healthy lifestyle can effectively manage arthritis. Most people do not associate food with arthritis, except in the gouty arthritis. However, adopting a whole food, plant-based diet has been proven to drastically reduce inflammation and pain in both inflammatory and osteo-arthritis.
Rochester Clinic embraces this opportunity to introduce a series of health talks on how lifestyle medicine can effectively manage arthritis.
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Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine in Arthritis Management!
May 24, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Jengyu Lai, DPM, DipABLM and Denise Stegall, Host
During this session, you will learn all free resources and health activities provided through Let’s Walk Minnesota project to help prevent and better manage arthritis conditions. These practicing physicians will share many practical tips on how to combat arthritis conditions to enhance physical movement.
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The impact of inflammation on the body and the tools we have to fight it
May 31, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Monica Aggarwal, MD
Objectives:1. Understand the role of inflammation in chronic illness2. Learn about the role of the microbiome in healing3. Discuss the impact of exercise, nutrition and other lifestyle changes on healing
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Monica Aggarwal's Bio
Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology, University of Florida, Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology, University of Central Florida, Chief Medical Officer, 4Roots Farm, Clinical Cardiologist, AdventHealth
Monica Aggarwal, MD, is an adjunct Associate Professor in the University of Florida’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine where she conducts research on the impact of nutrition in chronic illness. She also serves as the Chief Medical officer of the not-for profit, 4Roots Farm which is looking at how to improve food quality to improve human health. She received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and subsequently went on to complete a residency in internal medicine at Tufts University Hospital in Boston, MA. She then completed a cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD.
Dr. Aggarwal’s own path to understanding the impact of nutrition in illness started soon after the birth of her third child, when she developed an advanced form of rheumatoid arthritis. She was placed on medications that gave her severe side effects. It was only through learning about the microbiome (gut), its impact on the immune system and the role of nutrition in affecting the gut, was she able to truly heal. Determined to change the face of medicine, Monica left private practice and returned to academics in order to pursue research on the role of diet and to create an integrative cardiology practice focused on nutrition and lifestyle.
Dr. Aggarwal served as the Director of Integrative Cardiology and Prevention at the University of Florida for 5 years during which time she was promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine. At University of Florida, she focused on promoting food as the foundation of healing and for its medicinal value. In her clinic, she emphasizes plant-based nutrition and often performs multiple mind-body techniques with her patients, including yoga and meditation. At University of Florida, she was also the Director of Medical Education for Cardiology, where she directed education for medical residents and cardiology fellows, with a focus on prevention, nutrition, and lifestyle. In the hospital, she has multiple initiatives including developing a 100% plant-based menu for cardiac and vascular patients.
Dr. Aggarwal gives talks around the community, country and internationally. She was named a “Next Generation Innovator” by Cardiology Today. She is often featured in Veg News, Naked Magazine and forksoverknives.com. She conducts research on nutrition education in medical institutions and on how a plant-based diet impacts cardiovascular disease. She has published in major medical journals such as Journal of American College of Cardiology and American Journal of Medicine.
Board certified in cardiology and three specialties of cardiology: echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and advanced lipid management, she is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), where she is a member of the nutrition council working on nutrition policies for the nation. Dr. Aggarwal specializes in preventive management of heart disease with lifestyle techniques in conjunction with medications. She is the author of the book “Body on Fire: How Inflammation Triggers Chronic Illness and the Tools We Have to Fight It,” which outlines prescriptions to help guide people to better health and the recently released Body on Fire Cookbook which provides whole food, healthy recipes to help implement change.
She has instituted a new plant-based menu at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital which is receiving national attention along with new discharge education that empowers patients to heal their bodies with their lifestyles. She was recently named Florida’s Cardiovascular Researcher of the year which provided her with a grant to conduct the important research needed on nutrition in 2019 and Exemplary Teacher of the Year in 2020.
She currently conducts research at University of Florida and sees patients in Orlando, Florida at AdventHealth and via telemedicine as part of Wholistic Cardiology and details can be found on her website.
Website: Drmonicaaggarwal.comFacebook: drmonicaaggarwalTwitter: @drmaggarwalInstagram: drmonicaaggarwalTictoc @drmonicaaggarwal
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Lifestyle Interventions for Joint Health
June 7, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Stephan Esser, MD
Objectives:1: Participants will learn how exercise can alter pain and improve joint function2: Participants will learn the latest science on how nutrition synchronously works with movement to reduce pain, improve function and slow joint degeneration
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Co-founder/Director, Esser Health, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Dr Esser is a Sports and Lifestyle Medicine physician. He completed residency training at Harvard Medical School and Sports Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He is a former elite level tennis athlete, 4th generation plant-based eater and nationally sought after speaker.
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Whole Person Approach to Manage Ankle Osteoarthritis
June 14, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Jengyu Lai, DPM, DipABLM
Lower extremity health is important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Conversely, the development of many lower extremity conditions is associated with lifestyle. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease. Ankle OA affects walking and reduces physical activities. A whole-person, lifestyle medicine approach can effectively manage OA.
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Chief Manager, Rochester Clinic, Rochester, MN
Jengyu Lai, DPM earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery of Des Moines University in Iowa, where he received a fellowship in Biomechanics Research. After completing his residency in Podiatric Orthopedics, he accepted a 3-year NIH fellowship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Lai is passionate about applying a whole-person, lifestyle medicine approach in his patient care. He is a certified physician wound specialist of the Council for Medical Education and Training and a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Besides medical care, he helps promote community wellness through Lotus Health Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by his wife, Mei Liu.
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Movement is good medicine for kids too!
June 21, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Amy Rabatin, MD
We will review the physical activity guidelines for children, describe how movement is medicine for pediatric patients with diagnoses such as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and review challenges with single sport selection for youth athletes.
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Amy Rabatin's Bio
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Dr Rabatin is a physician at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and Sports Medicine. She is lead faculty for the Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum for the PMR residents in Rochester and will be sitting for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine boards later in 2023. Her practice interests include adaptive sports, pediatric physical activity, lifestyle medicine and medical education. Prior to starting her career in medicine, she was an engineer at General Motors.
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Lifestyle Interventions to Prevent and Improve Arthritis Pain
June 28, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Joel Fuhrman, MD
Practical postural, gait and exercise tips to improve joint alignment and balance, can not only prevent pain but also reduce risk of arthritic joint damage in your future. Eating healthfully to improve circulation also protects the joints, and those foods that increase cardiovascular and cancer risk, also inflame the joints and allow progression of arthritis.
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1. Evaluating and treating pronation, gait and leg length discrepancy.2. Eating to prevent premature aging and chronic disease.3. How foods can influence arthritic degeneration and pain.
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Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing. He specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. Dr Fuhrman is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and on the faculty of Northern Arizona University, Health Sciences division. He coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrient-dense eating style, designed to prevent cancer, slow aging, and extend lifespan. For over 30 years, Dr. Fuhrman has shown that it is possible to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse heart disease, diabetes and many other illnesses using smart nutrition. In his medical practice, and through his books and television specials, he continues to bring this life-saving message to hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
Dr. Fuhrman also operates the Eat To Live Retreat in San Diego. At this residential facility, people from all over the world come to stay for 1-3 months weeks to recover from conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease to autoimmune disease, food addiction and more. They also gain the skills and knowledge to make these changes permanent when they leave the retreat.
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Meet Denise Stegall, Our Host
Denise E. Stegall, is the Healthy Living Liaison, Curator of Living Healthy List.com, and International Best Selling author. With over 25 years of experience in nutrition, cooking, exercise, and coaching, Denise is passionate about helping female entrepreneurs and businesswomen find a healthy, happy, and productive lifestyle that works for them.
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CEO, Curator • Living Healthy List • Founder • Accountability, Activities, Aging-Transition, Coaching, Confidence, Diet/Nutrition, Food, Goal Setting, Sleep/Energy
As an inspirational thought leader, Denise provides reliable, research-backed information on health, wellness, personal development, and fun, while also making it applicable to real life. Her platform, Living Healthy List, is the go-to community for all your health and wellness needs. Denise’s background in hotel, restaurant, and business management, with a focus on nutrition, gives her a unique perspective. Her professional certification in Plant-Based cooking, along with her experience working in restaurants and catering, enables her to offer practical advice that actually works for most people.
Using her philosophy of “Eat Real Food, Make Good Decisions, and Be Accountable,” Denise penned the International Best Seller, Healthy Living, Happy Life: A Practical Path to Finding the Healthy Lifestyle That Works for You! Based on the feedback from her book and Living Healthy List audience, Denise created the Forever Wellness Lifestyle Program. Using Denise’s proven approach, her program offers clients an individualized road map to true health by creating healthy habits that last a lifetime.
With Denise’s help, you can find balance, manage your stress, lose or maintain your weight without dieting, build your confidence, and create a lifestyle that energizes and uplifts you. Let Denise guide you on your journey towards the healthy, happy, and fulfilling life you deserve.
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