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Upcoming Spring 2011:

‘Let It Go’ program

 

 

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Wilderness Medical Associates

Black Diamond

Mountainsmith

 

 

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and the Wilderness Experience

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Panacea Adventures offers an opportunity to nurture the mind, body and soul by merging the wonders of the outdoors with strength based curriculums. Living in today’s cultural and economic environment is no easy task. With conflicts occurring internally, at home and globally, it’s hard finding solutions to daily struggles never mind reaching personal goals. We assist participants in accessing adventure activities such as surfing, backpacking, sea kayaking, rock climbing and whitewater rafting, as well as offer a bridge to a physical and psychological wellness. Our curriculums make clear associations to “real” life situations thus developing tools to help navigate life. Lessons learned with Panacea Adventures will remain a solid foundation upon which wise, solution-focused decisions can be made to help reach personal goals and improve quality of life.
.....addressing CHILDHOOD OBESITY through wilderness therapy.....

the LET IT GO program

The ‘Let It Go’ program was designed to address the growing epidemic of childhood obesity in the Cape Fear Region. Experts estimate one in five children between the ages of 6 and 17 are overweight. A majority of these children face a high risk of developing obesity-related disorders, such as diabetes and heart disease, costing individuals an additional 36% in health care services (more than drinking or smoking), with medication expense 77% higher. In fact the medical costs of obesity-related problems such as diabetes, stroke, and heart disease in our nation run near $140 billion. The devastating effects of obesity are much deeper than the financial expenses.  According to the Psychosocial Consequences of Obesity and Weight Loss; Obese children rate the quality of life as low as cancer patients and obese people are more likely to experience clinically significant anxiety and depression, including increased risk for attempted suicide.  

According to research completed by the Obesity Prevention Initiative; 30.8 % (compared to 17 % nationally) of persons 2- 18 yrs of age in New Hanover County are obese or a risk of becoming obese. Studies have shown obese children have an exceptionally hard time losing weight and following through with lifestyle changes necessary – all the more reason why parents and other care-providers should encourage kids to remain physically active as well as educating them on a healthy diet and nutrition.

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