As the seasons change, so can all of us. Find ways to unite your family through wellness by invigorating your daily routines. When it comes to nutrition, it is important to get everyone involved in making eating right the most satisfying priority. Infuse family time with energy and activity, and use milestones or holidays to schedule annual check-ups to ensure that your health and your family's health are just where they need to be.

Nutrition:

• Watch portion sizes. Here's more information on Portion Distortion.
  
• Get the whole family to contribute with food preparation, focusing on an exciting variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
• Insist on eating together, especially for breakfasts and dinners.

Health is Action:

• Walk whenever possible. Walk briskly through the store or plan a family walk after dinner.
• Move in your home whether it is through yard work or getting things done around the house. Be creative! Play bouncy upbeat songs as everyone is cleaning to cheer up the mood and get them dancing as they clean.
• Invite physical activity into the family routine. Plan a breathless hiking trip or cheer on your kids in community sports teams.

Annual Check Ups:

• Fall is recognized as flu season, so be sure to schedule your family's annual immunizations to keep them full of energy and zest.
• Use online tools like www.cdc.gov and www.nhlbi.nih.gov to get information you can trust.
• Schedule annual check-ups with your physician and hospital around milestones, such as birthdays and anniversaries to include your health in your annual celebrations.

St. Luke's Hospital offers a wide variety of health and wellness programs, events and classes for women and their families throughout the year. Go to www.stlukes-stl.com and click on "Classes & Events" to learn more.

Need a physician for you or a family member? Call St. Luke's Physician Referral Service at 314-205-6060 to find one that fits your needs.


St. Luke's Hospital is a regional healthcare provider committed to improving the quality of life for patients and the community. It offers more than 60 specialty areas and was the only Missouri hospital named an America's 50 Best Hospital™ by HealthGrades® in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 based on quality.



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