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W E L L N E S S W E D N E S D AY “ allure medical Every month, Allure Medical invites guests to discuss topics relating to health and wellness. Read about our past speakers and check our Facebook page for upcoming events. OUR GOAL IS TO EDUCATE YOU ON HEALTH & WELLNESS T HE TRUTH ABOUT FAD DIETS Dr. Charles Mok Allure Medical's founder Dr. Charles Mok discussed how fad diets and restricting certain foods can be boring, unappealing, and hard to follow long term. He shared the truth about common fad diets like the plant paradox, keto, and gluten-free and how some can be harmful to your health. HORMONE REPLACEMENT & EXERCISE Powerhouse Personal Trainer Neil Hanser Neil discussed how regular exercise can help increase naturally occurring testosterone in the body. An increase in testosterone can help improve memory function, weight loss, sexual function, and more. He went through the best types of exercise to boost testosterone during, and even after, your workout. He also discussed his personal journey with Hormone Replacement Therapy at Allure. STRESS RELIEF THROUGH YOGA Dr. Annette Aquino Dr. Aquino discussed how stress can affect all aspects of your life, including your emotions, behaviors, thinking ability, and physical health. She led a stress-relieving yoga practice while talking about how to achieve total body wellness. DRESSINGS, DRIZZLES, & DIPS: HOW TO CHOOSE, USE, AND STORE OILS & FATS Culinary Speaker and Cooking Instructor Lisa Howard Lisa shared her favorite recipes and discussed how a diet high in trans fat can significantly increase your risk of heart disease and inflammation in the body. Attendees were told how to choose fresh, flavorful, unrefined oils when cooking and baking to support improved health. Have an idea for a topic or know someone in the health and wellness industry? Scan the QR code to the left to submit, or visit allu.md/topics 3