Elizabeth Sands, MS, CNS
Nutritionist and Wellness Coach
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Sands completed her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with an Emphasis on Wellness, as well as her Master of Science in Nutrition, at Texas Woman’s University. An interest in functional medicine led her to become a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), the gold standard credential for advanced nutrition professionals. Her supervised practice for this certification was conducted at The Wellness Institute of Dallas.
Lizzy became incredibly passionate about quality nutrition because of the transformative impact it had on her personal wellbeing. She believes in the resilient nature of the human body, and has witnessed firsthand how positive modifications to diet, exercise, and stress level can lead anyone to become the best version of their self. This became especially apparent to her over years of working with patients from all walks of life, as well as during the time she developed and led ‘Wellness Workshops’ for the Austin Street Center, a local homeless shelter in Dallas, TX.
Lizzy currently specializes in general health and wellness, autoimmune disorders, disease states, special diets and all phases of pregnancy nutrition.
In her free time, Lizzy loves to peruse farmers markets, play in the kitchen, and research new foods and wellness trends. In addition to yoga, pilates, barre and spin, she enjoys long walks in nature and is always up for an adventure.
As we discussed in our previous blog, we have defined three steps for making (and keeping) a New Year's resolution to improve your health:
- Find a Doctor You Can Trust Who Cares About You
- Fuel Your Body with a Balanced Diet and Exercise
- Commit to Self-Care
For this part of the series we will be discussing Step 1: Find a Doctor You Can Trust Who Cares About You. When you want to make improvements or become an expert at something, what do you do? A typical response would be to partner with a professional or seek out the support of a mentor. Let’s apply this to your health!
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Topics:
wellness,
concierge,
health,
holidays
Did you know that less than 10% of people keep their New Year’s resolutions? It sounds like a crazy statistic, but it likely comes as no surprise. Can you remember the last time you made and kept a New Year’s resolution? Read on for some tips on how to become the healthier version of yourself.
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Topics:
wellness,
concierge,
health,
holidays
This year, give a different kind of gift! A a gift that will inspire health and well-being, and keep the special recipient excited and engaged into the New Year and beyond!
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Topics:
wellness,
concierge,
health,
holidays
With the holidays rapidly approaching, we at Pravan Clinic find ourselves focusing on family, friends and food comas! Thanksgiving is typically recognized as a time to go all out, over-indulge and recover after the fact, but this doesn’t have to be the case. Sticking with healthy habits like exercising, getting plenty of sleep, staying hydrated and eating whole foods is ideal, but we recognize the challenges here, as well as the natural desire to live it up a little.
While we would never tell you to skip your favorite seasonal foods and drinks (we know better than that!), we do offer a range of wellness services that can help you bounce back stronger than ever. We’ve also included a few tips and tricks, as well as recipes for cleaned-up versions of our favorite holiday classics to ensure that you have the healthiest, happiest holidays ever!
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Topics:
wellness,
concierge,
health
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Preventive healthcare can help you stay healthier throughout your life, and there is no reason for you to wait to see signs or symptoms of illness before seeking care. Preventive care includes health services such as screenings and check-ups that can help detect illness at an early stage when treatment will most likely work best.
With your Pravan Clinic membership, we will help you get up-to-date and stay on top of the appropriate preventive health maintenance required for your age and gender. From the services included in your membership and services offered by specialists we refer to, we will manage your health needs.
Explore some of the services we offer in collaboration with our network of specialists which enable us to be proactive when it comes to necessary health maintenance and prevention for our members.
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Topics:
prevention,
wellness,
concierge,
health,
proactive health,
early detection
Advances in technology impact us every day, from our personal lives to our work lives. At Pravan Health we are working to harness the latest medical technology to drive forward personalized patient care. We are fully aware that our patients live busy lives with demanding schedules at home and at work, and we are dedicated to improving health through all avenues possible. While we love to see our patients in person, we recognize that offering quality remote care can make a commitment to improved health and wellness far more accessible.
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wellness,
concierge,
health
Last Wednesday
evening,
members of
Pravan Health
and
Piloto 151
attended our second s
old-out Food with
Us
event. Our host,
Vianda
,
worked with us to curate an exquisite
dining experience based
off of
their seasonally rotating menu
that
highlighted
some incredible local
flavors.
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Topics:
lifestyle,
wellness,
concierge,
healthy living
“The next major advance in the health of the American people will be determined by what the individual is willing to do for himself.”
– John Knowles, former president of the Rockefeller Foundation
If you are reading this, it’s likely you have already taken major steps to invest in your health and wellbeing. Congratulations! Routine medical care is crucial for positive health outcomes, yet there is so much more that plays a part in one’s wellness. Did you know that a recent CDC report showed that just over 6% of American adults engaged in the top five health-related behaviors known to prevent chronic disease? Considering that one in two Americans has a chronic disease, and one in four Americans suffers from multiple chronic diseases, it is more important than ever to change the status quo.
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Topics:
wellness,
healthy living
