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Impactful Giving: Support Women's Health

Thanks to everyone who made a gift at our Caring for the Caregiver event to strengthen women’s health.

Your generosity will increase access to care and education, supporting programs like Methodist Mobile 3D Mammography that make women's health care more accessible to everyone in our community.

It's not too late to donate. Every gift you make – any size – will make a difference for women in our communities.

Interested in becoming one of our Women's Health Sponsors? Visit MethodistHospitalFoundation.org/SupportWomensHealth

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Caring for the Caregiver | Resources

To ensure you have this important information at your fingertips, we're providing eco-friendly online resources from our Women Connect Caring for the Caregiver event.

You may not have the title of caregiver, but so many of you are doing the work of caregiving every day. We appreciate everyone who joined us—and brought friends and family—for practical tips, expert advice and free experiences to boost your health.

A special thanks to our expert panelists:

  • Chris Vejnovich, APRN, Patient Care Administration, Methodist Health System

  • Tori Hudson, LIMHP, Behavioral Health Therapist II, Methodist Community Counseling Program 

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Care Partner Connection

Acting as a caregiver for a loved one can be incredibly rewarding, but it also includes many physical, mental and emotional challenges. 

Methodist understands the toll this can take on the care partner – a spouse, friend or family member who is assisting their loved one during their health and hospital journey – and beyond. 

We’re proud to offer Care Partner Connection: A free educational opportunity created specifically to address the unique challenges caregivers face every day.

Learn more and register for a session

For more information about topics covered during our panel discussion, check out these articles from Methodist experts.

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The Scoop on Poop

Paying close attention to your poop can reveal important clues about your health.

Medical providers use the Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS) to classify stools into seven categories based on shape and texture. 

Using this scale helps eliminate the guesswork and awkwardness of finding the right words when talking to your provider.

The scoop on poop and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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The Constipation Conversation

Constipation affects more than 4 million Americans, and women are three times more likely to experience it than men.

Researchers say this may have to do with the slower movement of food through a woman’s intestines and the effects of female hormones on the GI tract.

So, how often should you be going? And what can you do to help relieve your constipation?

Answers and expert insights on constipation
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Mind-Gut Connection: Is Stress Hurting Your Health?

Your mind and gut are closely connected. 

Stress and anxiety can show up physically as bloating, cramping, and changes in digestion. Understanding this connection is an important step toward feeling better.

Read on to learn how stress affects your health—and what you can do about it.

Learn more about stress and the mind-gut connection
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Probiotics: Benefits of Good Bacteria

Bacteria often get a bad rap as harbingers of disease, so many people are surprised to hear that there may be such a thing as “good bacteria," known as probiotics. 

Lately there has been an explosion in the probiotic market. Are these probiotic products the cure to all that ails you? Is the hype worth it?

Learn more about probiotics

As always, when it comes to you and any concerns you might have about your health, speak with your doctor. 

Recipes from Our Women Connect Event

  • Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Bites

    Makes 24 servings

    Download a copy of the recipe.

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups rolled oats (with or without gluten)
    • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
    • 1 cup peanut butter(or any other nut/seed butter)
    • 1/2 cup maple syrup
    • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

    Directions

    • Combine oats with protein powder in a large bowl.
    • Add in peanut butter, syrup and any optional ingredients.
    • Form the dough into two dozen small balls. (It’s easier if you wet your hands or coat them with cooking spray.)
    • Refrigerate for about five minutes until set.
    • Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four weeks. You can also freeze them for up to six months.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Calories: 98
    • Carbohydrates: 12g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Fat: 5g
    • Sodium: 57mg
    • Potassium: 131mg
    • Fiber: 2g
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Net Carbs: 10g

    Serving Size: 1 protein ball

    Allergen Information

    Contains: Peanuts
    May contain: Dairy, Soy, Gluten (depending on ingredients used)

    Gut Health Highlights

    • Rolled oats: Provide fiber to support regular digestion
    • Natural peanut butter: Adds healthy fats and protein to help keep blood sugar steady
    • Protein powder: Supports fullness and muscle health
    • Dark chocolate: Lowers cortisol (stress hormone) and improves insulin sensitivity

    Overall Benefit: A balanced snack to support digestion and keep you satisfied

     

    Dairy-Free Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats

    Makes 1 serving

    Download a copy of the recipe.

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup sweetened almond milk
    • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
    • ½ Tbsp chia seeds
    • ½ banana, mashed
    • 1 tsp agave syrup
    • 1 tsp lemon zest
    • ½ cup fresh blueberries

    Nutrition Facts

    • Calories: 309
    • Fat: 5.3g
    • Sodium: 95mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 76g
    • Fiber: 10g
    • Sugar: 43g
    • Protein: 10g

    Serving Size: 10.8 oz

    Allergen Information

    Tree nuts (almond milk)

    Gut Health Highlights

    • Oats: Provide fiber that supports regular digestion and feeds healthy gut bacteria
    • Chia seeds: Add fiber and healthy fats to help keep things moving
    • Banana: Contains natural prebiotic fiber that supports good gut bacteria
    • Blueberries: Provide antioxidants that support overall gut and immune health
    • Dairy-free option for those sensitive to lactose

    Overall Benefit: High in fiber to support digestion, gut bacteria and steady energy

     

     

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