Montclair Breast Center presents an Integrative Medicine Program: The Healthy Breast Series
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 T’ai Chi Chih® Movement Meditation |
 Pilates “Pink Ribbon” for Breast Health Post-Op |
 Integrating Food, Herbs, Supplements & Lifestyle into a Healthy Breast Regimen |
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Breast Cancer Detection, Chocolate-Coated 
Let the Sunshine in – Vitamin D & Breast Immune Health
Breast Cancer Detection, Chocolate-Coated
Wednesday May 6, 7-8:30 PM
Learn the all about Breast Self-Exam, Mammography, Ultrasound, and Breast MRI; and why each is an important part of quality breast evaluation. Sample delicious medicinal local dark chocolates as you learn about the benefits of healthy breast care.
Physician in Attendance: Rose Heller-Savoy, MD
Dale Bellisfield, RN, AHG, Clinical Herbalist
T’ai Chi Chih® Movement Meditation
Wednesday May 20, 7-8:30PM
Less complex than traditional T’ai Chi, these simple and beautiful movements provide much the same improved strength, flexibility, and vitality. Enjoy a gentle introduction to this relaxing yet energizing form of meditation, and have the opportunity to discuss breast health with Dr Nancy Elliott!
Kathy Starrick, accredited T’ai Chi Chih Joy Thru Movement Instructor
Physician in Attendance: Nancy Elliott, MD
Pilates “Pink Ribbon” for Breast Health Post-Op
Wednesday June 17, 7-8:30 PM
You’re a survivor! Now you can learn how the slimming, strength-building movements of the Pilates program are actually targeting specific areas affected by breast cancer surgery! Suitable for any fitness level, this introduction can help you regain strength and range of motion in your upper body. Explore this direction for continuing post-op health, and have your follow-up questions answered.
Whitney Speer, Certified Pilates, Pink Ribbon Pilates instructor
Physician in Attendance: Marcie B. Hertz, MD
Integrating Food, Herbs, Supplements & Lifestyle into a Healthy Breast Regimen
Wednesday July 15,7-8:30 PM
There are sooo many opportunities to reduce your risk of breast cancer! Some are truly easy to adopt. See how simple it can be to modify the food, herbs, supplements and lifestyle choices in your daily life. Learn about the current issues surrounding cancer, antioxidants and soy products. Enjoy this hopeful and lively overview.
Dale Bellisfield, RN, AHG, Clinical Herbalist
Physician in Attendance: Dana Holwitt, MD
Simple Meals & Recipes for Breast Health
Wednesday, August 12, 7-8:30
Gather practical recipes and guidance for adding breast-healthy foods to your eating
routine. Using easy-to-prepare, yet delicious meal plans, you and your family will think of this as easy gourmet dining instead of health food. A win-win for everyone.
Natalia Russin, RD
Physician in Attendance: Nancy L Elliott, MD
Let the Sunshine In – Vitamin D & Breast Immune Health
Wednesday, September 16, 7-8:30 PM
Vitamin D is now being seen as having a profound impact on overall health, especially in the prevention of many diseases, including breast cancer. Imagine yourself lying on a beach by a turquoise ocean, while you learn the benefits of balanced sunlight and other forms of Vitamin D. Quench your thirst with a variety of healthful and flavorful iced green and white teas.
Dale Bellisfield, RN, AHG, Clinical Herbalist
Physician in Attendance: Marcie B. Hertz, MD
The Nature/Nurture of Healing
Wednesday, October 7, 7-8:30 PM
Learning to care for ourselves has been the focus of this on-going series. Exploring the importance of early detection, understanding body and mind interventions that nurture and promote healing have been shared, and yet so many women still resist fully embracing self-care. Come join us as we learn ways to avoid sabotaging our own good health regimens.
Mary Massaro, MS
Physician in Attendance: Nancy L. Elliott, MD