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could explain other than their love for children-my parents had a boy, two girls and then waited a good ten yrs before they had again a boy and two girls.
I decided early on that I would take better care of my health. At 21 I became a vegetarian. This was a shock to my family as it was not common in those days. When I married and became pregnant with our son, my mother literally begged me to “give that baby a pork chop or he’ll not survive in there.” Though my son was born premature at 4 lbs 16oz, today, he’s very healthy at 6 foot 3 with a footballer’s build.
Even before my vegetarian days, I started my health career as a Candy Striper—at the then EJ Meyer Memorial Medical Center. As I moved through my career in health, academia and the voluntary sector-now with over 25 yrs in the latter, I knew that I wanted to be an entrepreneur. I was inspired by so many women like Oprah, or those I read about in magazines such as Black Enterprise and Ebony. I thought consulting would be a great way to test the waters.
and wellness is the business.
others. My faith and my health taught me to take control. Working with a personal trainer, I won a body building contest a few years ago. He introduced me to nutraMetrix. At first skeptical of health supplements, I had to research this on my own.
First I read. Then I tried. And now I help others. From health coaching to electronic medical records, this system is ready made for the health we all want to enjoy. NutraMetrix is promoting wellness one health professional and one person at a time. From targeted health regimes to products encompassing children’s health supplements to prenatal, sports and vision health, every product offered is designed with the integration of wellness, nutrition and weight management in mind.
If this is your thing, NutraMetrix Elite is the online medical community which allows patients and clients access to doctors and health coaches 24/7. Offerings include patient managed health profiles, electronic medical records storage, interactive patient education, health tracking and an online marketplace.
With Americans living much longer, why wouldn’t we all want to live at the optimal level of health possible? Come join me in learning more about nutraMetrix. I believe you’ll be as energized as I am at spreading the word.
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Update- On June 4, 2012, I was appointed by County Executive Mark Polancarz as Commissioner, Erie County Department of Senior Services. I will continue to work on NutraMetrix on my off hours.
Enjoyed the post & the information it contains. Thank you Dr. Grant!