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48 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | OCTOBER 2014 To be or not to be? To be! B-12, that is. If you're feeling fatigued, not sleeping well, or are otherwise stressed and irritable, you could have a vitamin B-12 deficiency. Even suboptimal levels of B-12 can cause lack of drive, reduced exercise capacity, fuzzy thinking, and tingling in your hands or feet. Heartburn medications, antibiotics, excessive coffee intake, and a vegetarian diet can exacerbate a vitamin B-12 deficiency. So can the aging process. Vitamin B-12 supports a host of functions related to good health—including immune function, concentration, and mental clarity. It also plays an important role in protecting us from heart disease. Getting enough of it in our food can be hard, though, because the chemical structure of B-12 is such that it can only be absorbed in a small section of the intestines. So vitamin B-12 shots can be the answer. Not sure if they are right for you? Schedule a free consul- tation with the Wellness Center's new naturopathic doctor, Dr. Nina Paroo. SPECIAL EVENTS Breast Health Workshop Wednesday, October 29 Join a health educator from the advocacy organization Check Your Boobies for a fun, frank, fear-free talk about breast health. is event will offer a relaxed and safe environment for you to get accurate information and ask whatever questions you may have. Topics will include basic breast health tips, current information about self-exams, risk factors, and ques- tions to ask your doctor. Attendees will also hear from a flourishing breast cancer survivor who will speak about her jour- ney. is class will ultimately empower participants to really know their bod- ies. Members and team members are wel- come. Attendees may bring lunch or get lunch from the Sports Café prior to work- shop if they would like. 11:30 am–12 pm, Q&A 12–12:15 pm; 8th Floor Sports Café Card Room; complimentary WELLNESS PROGRAMS Connecting mind with body 48 SPECIAL EVENTS Breast Health Workshop 49 PROGRAMS Autumn Detox & Cleanse Individualized Nutritional Counseling Fit Life Why Weight? 49 FEATURED SERVICES Active Isolated Stretching Athlete's Performance Package Injury Screening Manage Your High Cholesterol Metabolic Testing Naturopathic Medicine Physical Therapy Podiatry Services Segmental Body Fat Analysis Shopping for Good Health Speakers Bureau Vitamin B-12 Shots Weight-Loss Coaching Yoga Therapy Yoga Therapy For Arthritis WELLNESS PROGRAMS 4th Floor Wellness Center • 206.839.4780 • wac.net/wellness-center

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