September Wellness News

Current News, Resources, and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment, Safety, and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators, Consumers, and Health Professionals. Wellness News is updated daily and includes weekly and daily events. 

September Health, Nutrition, and Food Events

 

Monthly

Hunger Action Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness
National Food Safety Education Month
Fruit and Veggies - More Matters Month
Better Breakfast Month
Family Meal Month
America on the Move
Go Wild During California Wild Rice Month
Great American Low-Cholesterol,
 Low-Fat Pizza Bake Month
National Biscuit Month
National Italian Cheese Month
National Chicken Month
National Cholesterol Education Month
National Coupon Month
National Ethnic Foods Month
National Honey Month
National Mushroom Month
National Organic Harvest Month
National Papaya Month
National Potato Month
National Prime Beef Month
National Rice Month
Whole Grains Month
Hug a Texas Chef Month
Healthy Aging Month
National Yoga Month
Malnutrition Awareness Month
Baby Safety Month
National Suicide Prevention Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
National Recovery Month
Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
National Menopause Awareness Month
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Newborn Screening Awareness Month
National Service Dog Month
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month
World Alzheimer's Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month
(September 15 October 15)
National Preparedness Month
College Savings Month
Library Card Sign-up Month
Update Your Resume Month
International Women's Friendship Month
Pain Awareness Month
Self-Improvement Month
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Mold Awareness Month

Weekly

1-7  International Enthusiasm Week
1-7 National Nutrition Week (India)
3-9  National Waffle Week
10-16  Suicide Prevention Week
10-16 National Assisted Living Week
15-21 International Clean Hands Week
15-21 National Farm Safety and Health Week
22-28 Remember to Register to VOTE
24-30 National Employ Older Workers

Daily

1. National Cherry Popover Day; National Gyro Day

2. Labor Day; Blueberry Popsicle Day; World Coconut Day; National Grits For Breakfast Day

3. National Welsh Rarebit Day; National Baby Back Ribs Day

4. Macadamia Nut Day; National Wildlife Day; Spice Blend Day

5. National Cheese Pizza Day; International Day of Charity

6. National Coffee Ice Cream Day; National Read A Book Day; Great Egg Toss Day, Food Bank Day

7. National Beer Lover’s Day; National Acorn Squash; National Salami Day; Bacon Day, National Tailgating Day

8. Intl Literacy Day; World Physical Therapy Day, chef appreciation day; grandparents day

9. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day; California 31st State; National Steak Au Poivre Day; National Wiener Schnitzel Day

10. World Suicide Prevention Day; Swap Ideas Day; TV Dinner Day; Ants on a Log

11. Patriot Day; Natl Hot Cross Bun Day; Day of Service and Remembrance

12. National Chocolate Milkshake Day; National Report Medicare Fraud Day

13. National Celiac Disease Awareness Day; National Peanut Day; Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day; Snack A Pickle Time

14. Eat a Hoagie Day; National Kreme Filled Donut Day; National Coloring Day, farmers' consumer awareness

15. National Linguine Day; National Cheese Toast Day; National Creme de Menthe Day; Greenpeace Day; National Online Learning Day; National Double Cheeseburger Day

16. National Guacamole Day; Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day; National Working Parents Day

17. Constitution Day; Apple Dumpling Day; National Monte Cristo Day

18. National HIV/AIDS &Aging Awareness; World Water Monitoring Day; National Cheeseburger Day; Read an E-book

19. Butterscotch Pudding Day, National Pawpaw Day, Teach Ag

20. National Punch Day; National String Cheese Day; National Pepperoni Pizza Day; National Fried Rice Day

21. World Gratitude Day; UN Intl Day of Peace; National Pecan Cookie Day; World Alzheimer's Day; National Chai Day

22. National White Chocolate Day; American Business Women’s Day; Dear Diary Day; National Ice Cream Cone Day

23. National Great American Pot Pie Day; National Snack Stick Day; Day Autumnal Equinox; Za'atar Day, Family Day A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Kids

24. National Cherry Jubilee Day, National Familial Hypercholesterolemia Day

25. World Ataxia Awareness Day; National Crab Newburg Day; National Cooking Day; National Quesadilla Day; National Lobster Day, National Women's Health & Fitness Day

26. National Pancake Day; National Dumpling Day; National Johnny Appleseed Day; National Better Breakfast Day

27. World Tourism Day; National Chocolate Milk Day; National Corned Beef Hash Day, Vegan Bakery, Family Health and Fitness Day USA

28. National Strawberry Cream Pie Day; National Drink Beer Day

29. World Heart Day; National Biscotti Day

30. World Maritime Day; National Mulled Cider Day; National Chewing Gum Day; Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day; National Potato Month

	Months
	January	July
	February	August
	March	September
	April	October
	May	November
	June	December

 

World Menopause Day How to Avoid Menopausal Weight Gain

Every woman will go through the “change of life,” around 50 years of age plus or minus. This is the time of her last period (or menstruation). Symptoms of menopause vary with every woman. Common symptoms include hot flashes; night sweats; sleep irregularity; mood changes; and possible weight gain around the middle. Some women go through menopause without symptoms.

Due to a decrease in hormone levels and the aging process, many women find themselves gaining weight in their forties and fifties. There is a loss of muscle, which decreases metabolism, and a gain of fat, mainly in the belly area. Lifestyle factors will play an important role in how you handle menopause. Menopausal women tend to be less active and eat more calories than they need.

Nutrition, Eating and
Wellness Guidelines for Menopause

1. Maintain a healthy weight; it will decrease your risk of heart disease and other problems. 
2. Meet your calcium and vitamin D needs. This is important to maintain healthy bones and prevent bone loss that may occur after menopause. Good food sources of calcium include dairy products, such as milk, yogurt and cheese; fortified soy and rice beverages; fortified juices; and canned fish with bones. Good food sources of vitamin D include milk, fortified soy and rice beverages, fortified juices, and fatty fish. 
3. Be physically active every day. Physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight, keep bones strong and energy levels up, and decrease the risk of heart disease and other age-related complications.
4. Some women will try soy and flax in food to help relieve the side effects of menopause. Currently, studies have not proven that soy and flax help.
5. Wear lightweight and layered clothes. Body temperature fluctuates from hot to cold.
6. Keep a cold glass of water by your side. Due to hot flashes and excessive sweating, it is important to stay hydrated.
7. Relax.
8. Take time to laugh.

How to Avoid Menopausal Weight Gain

You don't have to gain weight as a result of menopause.
Elizabeth Somer, RD explains how to avoid weight gain after menopause.

The Menopause Blues

I Will Not Age

Is It Hot In Here, Or Is It Me?

Resources and References

The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones,
Health, and Happiness, by Elizabeth Ward, Hillary Wright

The International Menopause Society (IMS), in collaboration with the World Health Organization, has designated October 18 as World Menopause Day. To celebrate World Menopause Day, IMS is launching a new campaign to create awareness of understanding weight gain at menopause and the implications it can have on the future health of women in the post-menopausal period. 

For women aged 55–65 years, weight gain is one of their major health concerns, and many are not aware of the health implications of excessive weight gain, particularly around the abdomen, which is associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease and also impacts adversely on health-related quality of life and sexual function.
An educational toolkit of materials has been developed to support local country initiatives throughout the month of October to raise awareness of this potential health issue, and many have been translated into key languages to ensure the campaign has a truly international perspective.

The IMS hopes that national societies will take the opportunity of World Menopause Day to highlight the increasing importance of menopausal health issues by contacting the women of their country to encourage them to talk to their doctors about menopause and its long-term effects.

National Menopause Month How to Avoid Menopausal Weight Gain

Every woman will go through the “change of life,” around 50 years of age plus or minus. This is the time of her last period (or menstruation). Symptoms of menopause vary with every woman. Common symptoms include hot flashes; night sweats; sleep irregularity; mood changes; and possible weight gain around the middle. Some women go through menopause without symptoms.

Due to a decrease in hormone levels and the aging process, many women find themselves gaining weight in their forties and fifties. There is a loss of muscle, which decreases the metabolism; and a gain of fat, mainly in the belly area. Lifestyle factors will play an important role in how you handle menopause. Menopausal women tend to be less active and eat more calories than they need.

Nutrition, Eating and
Wellness Guidelines for Menopause

1. Maintain a healthy weight; it will decrease your risk of heart disease and other problems. 
2. Meet your calcium and vitamin D needs. This is important to maintain healthy bones and prevent bone loss that may occur after menopause. Good food sources of calcium include dairy products, such as milk, yogurt and cheese; fortified soy and rice beverages; fortified juices; and canned fish with bones. Good food sources of vitamin D include milk, fortified soy and rice beverages, fortified juices, and fatty fish. 
3. Be physically active every day. Physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight, keep bones strong and energy levels up, and decrease the risk of heart disease and other age-related complications.
4. Some women will try soy and flax in food to help relieve the side effects of menopause. Currently, studies have not proven that soy and flax help.
5. Wear lightweight and layered clothes. Body temperature fluctuates from hot to cold.
6. Keep a cold glass of water by your side. Due to hot flashes and excessive sweating, it is important to stay hydrated.
7. Relax.
8. Take time to laugh.

How to Avoid Menopausal Weight Gain

You don't have to gain weight as a result of menopause.
Elizabeth Somer, RD explains how to avoid weight gain after menopause.

The Menopause Blues

I Will Not Age

Is It Hot In Here, Or Is It Me?

Resources and References

Menopause Awareness Month (MAM), we have a vision that women all over the world will one day be able to embrace menopause rather than suffer from its symptoms.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Eating Right during Menopause

September 2011 Wellness News

Current News, Resources and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment, Safety and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators, Consumers and Health Professionals. Wellness News is up-dated daily and includes weekly and daily events. To view the entire Newsletter online click here or subscribe to Wellness News by adding your email address to the link on the left.

 
 

September 2011 Events, Celebrations and Resources Weekly and Daily Events can be found in the Wellness Newsletter. Hunger Action Month National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month National Food Safety Education   Fruit and Veggies - More Matters America on the Move Better Breakfast Month Go Wild for California Wild Rice National Biscuit Month National Chicken Month National Ethnic Foods Month National Honey Month National Mushroom Month National Organic Harvest Month National Papaya Month National Potato Month National Prime Beef Month National Rice Month Whole Grains Month National Coupon Month National Yoga Month Healthy Aging Month 9/24-9/27 ADA FNCE (San Diego, California) National Cholesterol Education Hug a Texas Chef Month Mold Awareness Month Baby Safety Month National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month Childhood Injury Prevention Month National Menopause Awareness Childhood Cancer Awareness Gynecology Cancer Awareness National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Prostate Cancer Awareness Month National Sickle Cell Awareness Newborn Screening Awareness World Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month National Preparedness Month College Savings Month Library Card Sign up Month International Update Your Resume International Women's Friendship

World Menopause Day October 18, 2010

Menopause - as a teenager it seems so far away. You never think it can happen to you. In your 20's and 30's, you’re having children or deciding whether to have children because eventually "The Change" will happen. By your 40's, if you've had enough children or decided not to there is a sense of sadness or relief.

Then it happens, Menopause. I was 45 years old. I chose not to take hormones because I really don’t like taking medications, unless it is absolutely necessary. I was going to face the “Big M” through good nutrition, physical activity and a positive attitude. Somehow I made it through.

Is It Hot In Here, Or Is It Me?

My Personal Suggestions for Hot Flashes.
1. For those who work in hospitals or long term care facilities, check out the walk-in refrigerator or freezer. When my staff was looking for me, it was the first place they looked.

2. If you're food shopping, quickly go to the refrigerator section and stay there until the hot flash passes.
3. Always carry a cold beverage.
4. Remember to laugh, it's all apart of life.

The Golden Girls and Menopause

The International Menopause Society (IMS), in collaboration with the World Health Organization, has designated October 18 as World Menopause Day. In observation of the day, the IMS, through its organizations of Affiliated Menopause Societies, distributes sample press materials to inform women about menopause, its management and the impact of estrogen loss. World Menopause Day can also be a call to implement policies that support research and treatment in the area of menopausal health.

The IMS hopes that national societies will take the opportunity of World Menopause Day to highlight the increasing importance of menopausal health issues, by contacting the women of their country to encourage them to talk to their doctors about menopause and its long-term effects.

I Will Not Age

From Menopause the Musical