Hello Westglow friends and family!
 
We hope you’re enjoying great health this summer.
 
We have just returned from Zambia as part of a humanitarian
mission with Equality Now, an organization working to end
violence and discrimination against women and girls around the
world. We attended a conference with Gloria Steinem and
women from Africa who are creating safe houses to rehabilitate
victims. We also met several local tribal women while on safari in
lower Zambezi. These courageous women not only battle for their
own rights, but struggle with poverty, disease, and violence on a
daily basis. It truly was an experience we’ll never forget. 
 
No matter how far we travel, we appreciate coming home to enjoy
summer in the cool Blue Ridge Mountains at Westglow. Many of
you celebrated July 4th with us at the first annual Westglow
Fireworks Extravaganza featuring a concert with Betty, a
spectacular fireworks show on the lawn, and a gourmet picnic.
Speaking of gourmet, we invite you and your friends to come to
Rowland’s Restaurant to experience our fabulous new summer
menu. Enjoy your summer and we look forward to seeing
you soon!
 
To your health,
 
Bonnie & Jamie
Westglow Resort & Spa

Learn To Manage Your Stress To
Manage Your Weight
Marla Gentile, M.Ed, Certified Personal Trainer,
Licensed Professional Counselor

Have you been trying hard to lose weight but feel frustrated and confused....Are you exercising and eating well but still fighting those extra pounds? Maybe your stress levels have something to do with your dilemma.

Cortisol is an important hormone in the body which is released by the adrenal gland. It has been coined the stress hormone because it is secreted in higher levels during periods of tension or anxiety. Although cortisol has positive effects on the body, unusually high and prolonged levels of cortisol (like those associated with chronic stress) has been shown to be related to increased abdominal fat. In order to decrease cortisol levels, the relaxation response must be activated.

These findings add to the significance of the mind/body connection. To reach our fitness goals, it is important to have both a strong and healthy body and a strong and healthy mind. Exercise and proper nutrition, although essential, is not enough. We must learn to manage our stress levels, create balance in our lives and focus on the concept of overall wellness.

Keep up your exercise routine. Maintain a healthy, sensible diet and learn to manage your stress. You may begin to see a difference.

Meet Mark Woodall, Personal Trainer

Westglow is excited to welcome Mark Woodall as our newest personal trainer. Mark is working on his Masters Degree in Exercise Science from ASU. He utilizes a unique process of fitness training called Maximum Capacity Training. This training incorporates three steps: assessing how you move, development of an individual exercise program that helps contribute to a positive health profile, and finally, the incorporation of a broad level of training techniques to maximize performance and minimize boredom. Each session is custom designed to recognize your fitness wants and needs. See Mark in the Life Enrichment Center for more information.

Our first annual Fourth of July extravaganza began with a gourmet cookout on the lawn, followed by a concert with the group Betty, and culminated with a spectacular fireworks show on the West Lawn. The evening was a sellout and a tremendous success.

Westglow's Corporate Retreats

Westglow’s Conference Center incorporates state-of-the-art technology in an attractive, comfortable setting for corporate or family retreats. Our conference room can accommodate groups ranging in size from 12-20 people, with teleconferencing, video, and PowerPoint® capabilities. Adjacent is a full service catering kitchen, restrooms, and outdoor seating, along with all the amenities of Westglow.

Agave Nectar is a 100% natural sweetener from the agave plant. Agave is organic, kosher, and vegan and can be used in place of sugar or honey. Agave nectar is a natural caloric sweetener with a low glycemic index of 27 and, under medical control, can be used by people with Type II, non-insulin dependent diabetes. It is also beneficial for people watching carbohydrate intake and those on low calorie or weight reduction/management programs. Agave nectar is safe and recommended for children, is low in calories, contains no processed chemicals, and may be used with any recipe that requires sugar or a chemical or artificial sweetener.The amount of agave needed in a recipe that calls for sugar is typically 1/4 the amount of agave to sugar equivalent.

1 medium cantaloupe sliced in half,
   seeded, scooped into 1-inch balls
8 tsp. agave nectar
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
8 mint leaves, chopped

Place cantaloupe in a bowl. Drizzle with nectar. Add pecans, blueberries and mint; mix well. Serve in chilled martini glasses.

Serves 4