October/November - Coulee Region Women's Magazine

contents | October/November 2011
Women’s Health
& Wellness
In every issue:
From the Editor 6 | In the Know 10 | Accomplishments 34
Advertiser Index 54 | Community Calendar 54
Pictured on cover and above:
Jenna Micek, Kristina Olson and Sue Pinski
Photo by Kelly Ottesen Photography
Other photo credits:
Page 23, Paul Hatlem
Hair by Bellissimo—Jane Olson
Makeup by Mary Kay—Jana Antony
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13 Profile
Women’s Health at Every Age
What health issues are on women’s minds
And what should be
17 Careers
Behind the Scenes at the Hospitals
Meet the personnel who help run area hospitals,
under the radar.
20 Healthy Living
Stress Less
Simple guidelines offer keys to balance and peace.
23 Healthy Living
Exercise YOU Can Do
Yoga, Pilates and tai chi challenge the body
with low impact.
26 Healthy Living Guide
A Woman’s Guide to Health Concerns
Should you get that symptom checked out
Let this guide help you decide.
29 Personal & Professional
Acupuncture for All
Sister Eileen McKenzie heals with needles.
31 Personal & Professional
The Simple Act of Relaxation
Brilliant Bodywork promotes a healthy well-being,
inside and out.
33 Nonprofit
Where There’s Help, There’s Hope
Kathy Cronkite speaks the truth about depression.
35 Women in the Region
Go Red for Heart Health
The American Heart Association tackles heart
disease in women head-on.
38 Home
DETOX YOUR HOME
Curtains, carpets and cleaning products can
keep your home healthy.
41 Food
Beyond the Bakery Aisle
Eating gluten-free is key to health for individuals
with celiac disease.
44 Retail Therapy
The “Therapy” of Retail Therapy
Promote healing from the inside and outside with these
natural beauty must-haves.
49 Travel
Journey to the Wild, Wild West
In Wyoming, the cowboy spirit still has giddyup and go.
52 Humor
Mind Your Health Care Manners
What are we supposed to talk about during Pap smears
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