PEG'S Mission
PEG, Inc. is committed to enhancing and promoting the health and well-being of youth and adult populations. It is our mission to disseminate timely and useful information, to perform charitable services, and to empower individuals with resources and tools that can help achieve life balance in order for them to make healthier lifestyle choices.
Recent News
Fall Into Shape: A Physical, Mental and Spiritual Wellness Fair
Free Health Screenings, Light Refreshments and Mini Massages - Saturday, October 15, 2011
The Professional Educators Group, Inc. was invited to participate and present health and wellness information at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. There were numerous other community representatives and vendors invited such as Zumba Fitness, the Detroit Police Department's Community Outreach and many other Health Care Professionals.
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Another Successful Community Event!!
"Here's to Your Health - You Are What You Eat " Workshop - September 24, 2011
The Professional Educators Group, Inc. in conjunction with Bethel A.M.E. Church of Ann Arbor, Michigan attracted over 50 attendees and participants in a community health awareness initiative. The event provided health information covering how to read nutritional facts and labels on all types of foods. Moreover, the workshop revealed the importance of eating proper portions (caloric intake), consumption of unhealthy levels of fats, sugars, salt and emphasized why exercise is a critical component to weight maintenance.
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2011 VTA Tennis Classic great success
The 2011 Visionary Tennis Association (VTA) Tennis Classic was the most successful in its 13-year history. 160 people participated in the tennis tournament, free tennis clinic, and healthy lifestyle workshop. The Professional Educators Group, Inc. was able to donate $600 to this year’s selected charity, The Ozone House. A heartfelt thanks to all donors and participants; we look forward to an even more successful (and healthier) 2012!
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Health and Wellness News You Can Use! (January News)
Six Strategies to Improve Brain Performance
1. Exercise regularly, at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, to help increase blood flow and delivery of oxygen and nutrients to brain.
2. Consider taking ginkgo biloba, which may help improve verbal recall.
3. Take your cardiovascular medications (if prescribed by your Physician), which are associated with lower risk for cognitive decline. [More]
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Dietary Sodium (Salt)
U.S. diet still has too much salt, Center for Disease Control (CDC) warns...
Table salt is made up of the elements sodium and chlorine - the technical name for salt is sodium chloride. Your body needs some sodium to work properly. It helps with the function of nerves and muscles. It also helps to keep the right balance of fluids in your body. Your kidneys control how much sodium is in your body. If you have too much and your kidneys can't get rid of it, sodium builds up in your blood. This can lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to other health problems. [More]
