The Sugar Blues

What: Lecture on the Effects of Sugar on Stress

When: Thursday, October 20th, 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Where: Aligned Modern Health - 3514 N Southport Ave

Cost: FREE

The Sugar Blues:
Are you suffering from The Sugar Blues? Are you cravings out of control? Do you struggle with low energy? Is your sugar habit stressing you out?!?Learn to manage your sweet tooth, lose weight, improve energy and enjoy yourself while doing it. In this fun and interactive presentation, we will cover topics such as: the glycemic index, types of sweeteners and tips for managing your cravings. Sweet (but healthy!) snack samples will be provided. You'll also leave with recipes and tips for managing stress without eating your feelings.

Join nutrition expert and certified holistic health coach, Heather Shannon, in unpacking the truth about sugar in her lecture, "The Sugar Blues."

Call Aligned Modern Health with 773-248-2544 to register for this free lecture. 

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Meet the Expert

Heather Shannon, M.Ed., LCPC
Psychotherapist & Certified Holistic Health Coach
Co-Chairperson of Health Coaches of Chicago
Co-Founder of Health and Wellness Counseling Associates
www.hwcaofchicago.com
630-464-5090 

 Follow her on Twitter @HeatherAShannon

Heather Shannon is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Co-Founder of Health and Wellness Counseling Associates (www.hwcaofchicago.com).  She initially earned an undergraduate degree in Finance and Spanish from the University of Notre Dame,but after working as a market research analyst for a year,Heather realized she needed a career that would allow her to be more directly involved in helping and connecting with others. A few years later,she obtained her M.Ed. in School Counseling from Loyola University Chicago and has since obtained over 30 additional graduate level credit hours in the field of counseling.

Heather started her unofficial health coach training by being her own first client. Through a holistic approach,she was able to lose weight,lower body fat and improve important health indicators. In order to complement her psychology background and help others experience positive transformation,Heather completed formal training as a Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Heather has begun using her health coach training to make positive changes in school nutrition and is currently chairperson of the wellness committee at East Leyden High School. She is also Co-Chair of the Health Coaches of Chicago,a group of 70+ health coaches in the Chicago area whose mission is to raise awareness about healthy living and educate the public about the benefits of health coaching.

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