Do you want to take charge of your health naturally? You can join others who have found a way to permanently reverse and prevent diabetes, heart disease, obesity and many other chronic diseases. The Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) was created to bring lifestyle change into a community setting. The originator, Dr. Hans Diehl, researcher and best-selling author, wanted an intensive lifestyle programme that was highly effective without requiring the usual one month admission to a lifestyle facility. Already a success in Canada, America, Australia and many New Zealand locations, CHIP first came to Invercargill, New Zealand, during the month of October 2009. A group of 25 participants were thrilled to see blood pressures, weight and cholesterol dropping after only 4 weeks of lifestyle change. The results continue after the programme and many are finding more energy and better moods than ever before! Join the ranks of 40,000+ individuals who have already experienced improved blood pressure, heart disease reversal, diabetes control or prevention, pain-free joints, permanent weight loss, increased energy and optimal health. |
Next CHIP programme starts October 2010. Call and register for a free info session today!
FREE Information Sessions: FREE Heart Screening Available
Thursday 7th October 7:00pm Primary Health Organization, 40 Clyde St Monday 11th October 7:00pm Primary Health Organization, 40 Clyde St Thursday 14th October 7:00pm Balance Wellness Centre, 1 Vogel St Monday 18th October 7:00pm Balance Wellness Centre, 1 Vogel St
For more information on CHIP and to book in call 0800 1 BALANCE or visit us at: Balance Wellness Centre 1 Vogel Street Waikiwi Invercargill
| The Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) is a community-based, lifestyle medicine education programme designed to empower its participants to reverse and prevent common killer diseases and to maximise health through simple lifestyle changes. With clinical results published in 11 medical journals, CHIP is without peer as a community-based lifestyle intervention programme. Here's a report from the most recent programme presented by Balance Wellness Centre in Invercargill, New Zealand. |
CHIP report October 2009
It's been a successful month, with the Balance Wellness Centre recently presenting the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) for the first time in Invercargill. Twenty-five participants completed this lifestyle programme consisting of 36 hours of health improvement workshops led by doctors, nutritious recipes and tasting sessions, supermarket tours and exercise program delivered in a supportive group setting. The enthusiasm with which the Coronary Health Improvement Project was received in Invercargill & Bluff has been remarkable. Some of our participants even travelled from Gore to attend for four weeks in a row.
Now that the results are in, all 25 of the participants are motivated and plan to stick with the lifestyle changes for further improvements in their cardiac and overall health. Over 25% of participants lost more than 7 kilograms in 4 weeks. The majority of participants had an impressive reduction in cholesterol levels, causing a reduction of heart attack and stroke risk by 50%. One individual even lowered his cholesterol by 46% in 4 weeks, making his risk for heart attack drop by 150%! The smiles on everyone's faces at graduation, a week after the programme ended, told the rest of the story. The participants still felt great and the improvements continue to show! With the alumni program starting soon, the support does not end here. There will be more workshops, special guests and cooking demonstrations to keep everyone motivated and on track.
The information and skills CHIP provides is what I would like to offer every one of my patients, but cannot do in a limited amount of time. The programme works so well because it is safe, simple and scientifically proven. It is not a diet or a fad. It promises no quick fix. Instead CHIP targets the source of the health problems which is usually the individual's lifestyle. Rather than just treating the symptoms, CHIP is able to educate individuals about the causes of disease and disability.
The material is similar to what one would receive if they checked into an inpatient lifestyle programme in Australia or America for a month and spent thousands of dollars to receive education and monitoring from medical staff. These lifestyle centres have shown great success in preventing and controlling heart disease, diabetes and other vascular diseases. Fortunately, CHIP has now become available in Southland and similar results can be achieved locally.
CHIP has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by 50% in 4 weeks for the majority of participants. These benefits are only the beginning, because CHIP is a lifestyle change, and a new way of thinking. The benefits rarely end after the first 4 weeks. Most participants see even greater improvements in blood sugars, cholesterol, weight, and blood pressure after 8 weeks. With these kind of results few, if ever, go back to their old lifestyles. For more information about CHIP or to find out where a programme is near you, go to the official CHIP Website or watch a 5 minute video Introducing CHIP. If you would like to join the next programme in Invercargill, contact us to register your interest at the Balance Wellness Centre. |
Dr. Amy Mullen |
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