Patient Support Resources

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1. Integrative Medicine Patient Support Resources This resource guide is designed to provide patients with access to high-quality support services to enhance their health and wellness. From wholesome meals to fitness and mental health resources, the following options are tailored to meet a variety of needs. Affordable Chef-Prepared Meals & Cooking Classes For those unable to cook due to medical conditions, limited time, or lack of skills, these services offer clean, wholesome meals prepared in a controlled environment or cooking education tailored to individual needs. Foodom Local vetted chefs prepare wholesome meals or provide private cooking lessons in your home, starting at $125 per visit plus groceries. Meals can be customized to meet individual dietary needs, providing a week’s worth of food in one session. Options include: •​ No seed oils, diabetes-friendly, heart-healthy, cancer-support recipes, allergy-friendly, vegan, keto, and paleo meals. •​ Provides medically tailored meals approved by Anthem MediCal. Accepts HSA/FSA payments for qualifying medical conditions and is an approved cooking lessons vendor for the Self-Determination Program (SDP). 📞 (415) 612-3356​ 🌐 www.myfoodom.com Clean Ingredients Groceries 1.​ Good Eggs – Organic produce, sustainable meat, and grocery delivery.​ 🌐 www.goodeggs.com 2.​ Imperfect Foods – Reduced-cost groceries that fight food waste.​ 🌐 www.imperfectfoods.com
2. 3.​ Misfits Market – Affordable produce and pantry staples.​ 🌐 www.misfitsmarket.com 4.​ Farm Fresh to You – CSA boxes delivered to your door.​ 🌐 www.farmfreshtoyou.com Meat Delivery 1.​ Primal Pastures – Pasture-raised meat from California farms.​ 🌐 www.primalpastures.com 2.​ ButcherBox – Grass-fed, humanely raised meat delivered to your home.​ 🌐 www.butcherbox.com 3.​ Stemple Creek Ranch – Premium, pasture-raised meat from Tomales, CA.​ 🌐 www.stemplecreek.com 4.​ Family Friendly Farms – Affordable, high-quality meat from Grass Valley, CA.​ 🌐 www.familyfriendlyfarms.com Meal Delivery Services Convenient, ready-made meals for specific dietary needs. 1.​ Mom’s Meals ◦​ Options: Low sodium, diabetic, renal, pureed, gluten-free, cancer support.​ 📞 1-877-508-6667​ 🌐 www.momsmeals.com 2.​ MealPro ◦​ Options: Low sodium, vegetarian, sustainably sourced, hormone-free meats.​ 📞 1-844-463-2577​ 🌐 www.mealpro.net 3.​ Purple Carrot ◦​ Plant-based meal kits and prepared meals.​ 📞 1-857-703-8188​ 🌐 www.purplecarrot.com Meal Kits For those who enjoy cooking with pre-portioned ingredients. 1.​ Green Chef
3. ◦​ Options: Keto, Mediterranean, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan.​ 📞 1-888-236-7295​ 🌐 www.greenchef.com 2.​ Hello Fresh ◦​ Options: Family-friendly, low calorie, pescatarian, vegetarian.​ 📞 1-646-846-3663​ 🌐 www.hellofresh.com 3.​ Home Chef ◦​ Options: Nut-free, gluten-free, low calorie, customizable.​ 📞 1-855-949-3049​ 🌐 www.homechef.com 4.​ Blue Apron ◦​ Options: Seasonal ingredients, no added hormones, family-friendly.​ 📞 1-646-891-4349​ 🌐 www.blueapron.com Wellness & Fitness Trackers Track health metrics such as sleep, workouts, heart rate, and more to support a healthier lifestyle. •​ Aura Ring​ A sleek and lightweight ring that tracks sleep, readiness, and activity levels with advanced sensors. Great for those prioritizing recovery and holistic health.​ 🌐 www.ouraring.com •​ Whoop Watch​ A wearable band designed to monitor strain, recovery, and sleep, providing personalized insights for optimizing performance and health.​ 🌐 www.whoop.com •​ Fitbit​ A popular, user-friendly fitness tracker that monitors daily steps, heart rate, sleep, and activity. Ideal for beginners and those focused on general health goals.​ 🌐 www.fitbit.com •​ Garmin​ Advanced smartwatches and fitness trackers for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Tracks GPS, heart rate, and specific activities like running, cycling, and swimming.​ 🌐 www.garmin.com •​ Strava (Free Option)​ A free app for tracking running, cycling, and other fitness activities. Offers route mapping, performance tracking, and a social platform to connect with others. Premium options unlock additional features like personalized training plans.​ 🌐 www.strava.com
4. Physical Activity Free online workout resources: •​ Lauren Fitters​ Lauren focuses on effective and sustainable fitness routines, with an emphasis on overall body strength and conditioning. Her videos include a mix of full-body workouts and targeted exercises.​ 🌐 Lauren Fitters on YouTube •​ Juice & Toya​ This channel is great for those who enjoy a combination of workouts and lifestyle content. Juice & Toya focus on high-energy fitness routines mixed with relatable health and wellness advice.​ 🌐 Juice & Toya on YouTube •​ Heather Robertson​ Heather offers a variety of workout styles with an emphasis on short and efficient routines. From full-body workouts to targeted exercises, her videos are designed to fit into busy schedules.​ 🌐 Heather Robertson on YouTube •​ Kaleigh Cohen Strength​ Kaleigh provides well-rounded workouts with a focus on strength training. She also offers quick 10-minute sessions, making it easy to fit in a workout even on the busiest days.​ 🌐 Kaleigh Cohen Strength on YouTube •​ Yoga with Adriene​ Adriene's channel is perfect for those seeking a balance of mind and body with her gentle and accessible yoga routines. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, her videos are inclusive and inviting.​ 🌐 Yoga with Adriene on YouTube •​ Yes2Next Chair Yoga​ Fun and engaging workout videos for seniors, focused on strength, mobility, and balance. ​ 🌐 Yes2Next YouTube Channel •​ SeniorShape Fitness Chair Yoga​ A wide range of senior-friendly fitness videos, including seated exercises, strength training, and cardio.​ 🌐 SeniorShape Fitness YouTube Channel •​ Yoga with Sherry Zak Morris​ Access a variety of chair yoga routines and tutorials designed for all levels, available on the YouTube channel.​ 🌐 Chair Yoga YouTube Channel •​ Fitness Blender​ Fitness Blender offers a wide range of workout videos from strength and cardio to
5. flexibility training, all designed to be approachable and adaptable to any fitness level.​ 🌐 www.fitnessblender.com •​ BodyFit By Amy​ Amy's channel offers a variety of fitness routines, including strength, HIIT, and low-impact options. Her videos cater to various fitness levels and include both short and longer sessions.​ 🌐 BodyFit By Amy on YouTube •​ Caroline Girvan​ Caroline offers a variety of free, intense workout routines, with a special focus on strength training and fitness challenges. Perfect for anyone looking to build muscle and improve overall fitness at home.​ 🌐 Caroline Girvan on YouTube 💪 How to Create a Free Monthly Workout Plan With the help of ChatGPT or another AI tool, you can easily design a personalized monthly workout plan tailored to your fitness goals. Here's how: 1.​ Set Your Goals: ◦​ Examples: Improve balance, increase flexibility, lose fat, build strength, or enhance overall fitness. 2.​ Provide Your Details: ◦​ Include your age, gender, fitness level, and any specific needs or preferences. 3.​ Specify Workout Parameters: ◦​ Duration: How long should each workout session be? (e.g., 30 minutes per session) ◦​ Frequency: How many times per week? (e.g., 4-5 times a week) ◦​ Type: Choose your workout style (e.g., strength training, cardio, yoga). ◦​ Trainer: Mention if you want workouts from a specific trainer or YouTube channel. 4.​ Use a Prompt Example:​ Here's an example prompt to get started:​ "Create a monthly workout plan for me, a 50 year old female, beginner level, my goal is to increase my strength, improve balance and lose fat. Include 2-3 workout videos per day, for 4-5 workout days per week, each about 10 minutes long, from Lauren Fitters’s YouTube channel." 5.​ Customize Your Plan: ◦​ Once you receive the workout plan, review and adjust it to fit your needs. ◦​ Create a text document to save the video links for easy access throughout the month. Enjoy your free, tailored workout plan and stay consistent to achieve your fitness goals!
6. Mental Health Resources Support for emotional well-being, therapy, and mindfulness: 1.​ BetterHelp ◦​ Online counseling with licensed therapists, available anytime, anywhere.​ 🌐 www.betterhelp.com 2.​ Talkspace ◦​ Offers online therapy with licensed professionals, including video and text sessions.​ 🌐 www.talkspace.com​ 📞 1-800-273-8255 3.​ Woebot ◦​ An AI-powered mental health chatbot offering evidence-based techniques for managing stress, anxiety, and depression.​ 🌐 www.woebothealth.com 4.​ 7 Cups ◦​ Free emotional support through anonymous chats with trained listeners and licensed therapists.​ 🌐 www.7cups.com 5.​ Sanvello ◦​ A mental health app combining therapy, coaching, peer support, and self-care tools.​ 🌐 www.sanvello.com 6.​ MyStrength ◦​ Offers personalized mental health tools, mindfulness techniques, and access to licensed professionals.​ 🌐 www.mystrength.com Freemium or Limited Free Access: 1.​ Calm ◦​ Free Option: Limited access to guided meditations, breathing exercises, and sleep stories. ◦​ Subscription unlocks the full library.​ 🌐 www.calm.com 2.​ Insight Timer ◦​ Free option: Unlimited access to over 150,000 guided meditations, music tracks, and talks by mindfulness teachers. ◦​ Subscription: Insight Timer Plus unlocks additional features, including offline listening, advanced courses, and personalized meditation plans. ◦​ 🌐 www.insighttimer.com
7. 3.​ Headspace ◦​ Free Option: A small selection of guided meditations and mindfulness tools. ◦​ Full access requires a paid subscription.​ 🌐 www.headspace.com 4.​ Happify ◦​ Free Option: Access to a limited number of science-based activities and games. ◦​ Premium features available with subscription.​ 🌐 www.happify.com