A Prescription for Chronic Disease Management
 
Elyssa Mountain, a former Rotary Exchange Student, is a Registered Kinesiologist. She provides evidence-based individualized exercise and education to increase function and quality of life. She is passionate about the importance of taking your health into your hands and taking an active role in the  management of your health.
 
Elyssa was first introduced to Rotary in 2007 when she was an exchange student. She did some volunteering when she met her husband. She owns her own business and also does some sub- contracting for insurance companies.
 
Exercise is inexpensive, no side effects and is readily available but you have to do as prescribed. Exercise, motion is lotion! Include a warm up before all physical activities which will improve flexibility and pacing. Listen to your body.
 
High blood pressure - how can you decrease your blood pressure? Exercise by walking which is a whoie body rythmical exercise. Avoid holding your breath while lifting. Breathing while you are exercising is very important. Everyone should be exercising for disease prevention. It’s recommended, for age 18-64 yrs., 150 minutes of exercise per week of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity. Over 65, add some balance training.
 
When to do this:
. At lunch in ten minutes bouts
. Stairs
. Include family
. Walking meetings