Mayo Clinic, one of the top medical centers in the country, and GAIAM, the health and wellness experts, team up to bring you this groundbreaking, integrated health action plan designed specifically to improve control of diabetes. Changing the way you live can change the way you feel.
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONDITION
A 30-minute conversation with Mayo Clinic specialists. Dr. Brent Bauer introduces you to the integrative treatment approach, and Mayo Clinic doctors share everything you need to know about diabetes and the array of conventional and alternative therapy options.
PART 2: EAT WELL TO FEEL WELL
Change your diet to feel better. Dr. Donald Hensrud, Chair, Preventive Medicine, Mayo Clinic, takes you grocery shopping and shares smart ways to eat healthy every day. A Mayo Clinic dietitian follows up with practical tips for food choices that improve your glucose control and simplify meal planning.
PART 3: SOOTHING THERAPIES
Rodney Yee, America s favorite yoga instructor, leads you in a simple 40-minute session of gentle, restorative yoga and stress-relieving meditation. The movements are ideal for beginners and designed to keep you active, improve circulation and release tension..
Not all exercise is suitable for everyone. To reduce the risk of injury, consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise regimen.
