Thoughts and ideas brought to you by the Pritikin ICR team.
#Exercise
…it’s time for something new, different, and exciting!
In 2018, I began a new life adventure into the world of Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) when the hospital I worked at signed on to be an ICR provider through
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition that affects the arteries outside of the heart and brain. PAD occurs when the arteries in the legs become narrowed or blocked due
#Nutrition
The science of nutrition is constantly evolving, so our team of Registered Dietitians analyzed the most recent science around sweeteners. We then took this information to our Scientific Advisory Board
Let’s play a word game! What’s the first word or phrase that comes to mind when I “say”: “Vitamin C” --- citrus! 🍊 “Vitamin A” ---- carrots! 🥕🥕 “Vitamin D”
Tune in to this audio session from Becker's 2023 Annual Meeting to see how advancements in cardiac services can help health systems overcome common challenges. Presented by our President, Terry
“Eating Healthy is too expensive!”“I would definitely eat healthier if I could afford it!”I’ve heard variations of both more often than I can count. If you’ve
My very first Day on the Hill was an experience I will not soon forget. As an Exercise Physiologist of 10 years and an ICR Director, I have conducted hundreds
Have you been interested in yoga but haven’t known where to start? The roots of this practice are quite impressive - it can be traced to northern India over
Can you believe PritikinLIVE is one year old? In honor of the anniversary, we are sharing a bit about the amazing team that has brought our staffing solution to life!
While I’ve been focusing on setting goals and making plans for 2023, I’d be remiss if I didn’t take the time to reflect back on the past
Have you seen the TV show Manifest? In the show, a group of individuals take off on a flight and when they land it’s 5 years later. I recently
When a co-worker recently asked me this question, it got me thinking…
Our onsite Registered Dietitians (RDs) teach cooking schools using Pritikin-perfect recipes and cooking methods. Pritikn Perfect dishes are made without any added salt, fat, or sugar. We work hard to
#Healthy Mind-Set
I changed things up this year with a resolution that isn’t directly related to improving my physical health although it has made me feel better in just the first few weeks.
Now, when I am asked “what do you sell?”, I can passionately say, lifestyle medicine focused on exercise, nutrition, and having a healthy mindset!
Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) is a comprehensive lifestyle education program designed to cover three areas of an individual’s cardiac recovery: nutrition, exercise, and healthy mind-set. Education is imparted
An update on PritikinLIVE
“Heart disease is 90% preventable – everyone can prevent heart disease anywhere in the world by eating foods that are low in salt and animal fat, exercising regularly and not smoking”
Like the low sodium DASH diet, the Pritikin Eating Plan offers blood pressure-lowering benefits well documented in peer-reviewed research.
Chef Chris here, with some heart-healthy tweaks that can revamp your favorite holiday recipes!
Join us for a discussion about the future of cardiac rehab (CR) and the need to increase CR access. During this webinar, you will hear from leaders at Pritikin ICR,
A guide to open enrollment season.
Get a “leg-up” on your Pritikin ICR implementation with these three key best practices to help ensure a successful ICR program launch.
I must admit, I have a soft spot for my latest Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) site. Traditionally, cardiac rehab departments are often managed and staffed by RNs and Exercise Physiologists.
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