The Prevention Center for Heart & Brain Health

12/04/2025

Give the gift of wellness—and prevention—this holiday season. 🎁

We’ve gathered a curated selection of our favorite health-boosting gifts, gadgets, and tools for you and
everyone on your list.

❤️ Budget-Friendly Gifts (≈ Under $50)

All 3 of our books are available at The Prevention Center, online at Amazon, and at several local Spokane retailers

Owala or YETI Water Bottle — A reusable, leak-proof water bottle that makes hydration easy. Great for everyday use at home, work, or workouts.

Basic Yoga Mat — Ideal for stretching, yoga, mobility work, or floor workouts. Good for beginners!

Resistance Band Set and Weighted Vests — Compact and inexpensive strength tools that support mobility, toning, and at-home workouts.

Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser — Helps create a calming, wellness-oriented home environment for stress reduction, better mood, and sleep.

Travel Sleep Mask, Nose Strips and Ear Plugs — Supports better sleep quality — an important part of overall health.

Heated Neck and Back Massager — A nice self-care tool to relieve tension, especially if they sit at a desk or are active.

Rishi Tea Sampler — Herbal teas often support digestion, hydration, relaxation, etc.

Wrist and ankle weights - Silicone weighted bracelet set for the gym, travel, or home.

Zen Garden Kit — For mindfulness, stress reduction, and mental health.

❤️ Mid-Range Gifts (≈ $50–$100)

Personal Blenders — Perfect for healthy eating, meal prep, smoothies or soups.

Omron Healthcare Blood Pressure cuffs - Simple wrist cuffs and those that connect to smart phones).

❤️ Premium / Long-term Wellness Gifts (≈ $100–$200+)

Kardia mobile 6L - An electrocardiogram (EKG) right on your phone which provides instant results to better understand your heart health.

Whole Body Composition Scan at The Prevention Center - Evaluate: Cardiometabolic Risk, Body Fat & Muscle Mass, Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT), and Bone Health

Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) Test at The Prevention Center - This measures the thickness of your carotid artery wall and screens for plaque. CardioRisk Laboratories

Stelo or Lingo CGM - Continuous glucose monitor to check glucose 24/7

12/03/2025

Strong bones, healthy heart — could the same supplements be doing double duty for you? 💪❤️

Want to know which vitamins are making waves for both bone and cardiovascular health (and why scientists are paying attention)?

Click here to read our latest article in our Heart Talk blog. https://preventioncenter.health/protecting-bones-with-the-same-supplements-that-protect-your-heart/

11/27/2025

11/24/2025

✨ Redefine celebration this holiday season ✨

Food will always be a beautiful part of gathering — but it doesn’t have to be the only way we honor life’s moments. Try sprinkling in joy that isn’t centered around a plate: a cozy self-care ritual, a festive neighborhood walk, a yoga class, crafting with friends, writing appreciation notes, or giving back to your community.

This year, let’s celebrate with both delicious meals and meaningful moments. Your body and your spirit will thank you. 💛

Happy Thanksgiving from your Prevention Center team

11/12/2025

🥣 Simple & Hearty Lentil Soup — Comfort in a Bowl!

This simple, nourishing lentil soup from The Balanced Plate cookbook is pure comfort. 🌿 It’s wholesome, cozy, and even better the next day — one of those classic soups that truly gets better with time.

Perfect for cool evenings or lazy weekends, it comes together easily with pantry staples like lentils, carrots, celery, and crushed tomatoes. For an extra boost, add a pound of ground sausage for a protein-packed twist.

✨ Get the full recipe and step-by-step guide here — your future self will thank you! https://preventioncenter.health/simple-hearty-lentil-soup/

And get the cookbook at The Prevention Center and here: https://a.co/d/3dVQKe5

11/10/2025

Well, thank you, Julie! We appreciate your generous and thoughtful words.

"I have been treating with the Prevention Center for 20 years. Dr. Amy Doneen treats her patients with compassion and an emphasis on preventing issues before they start. The staff is always responsive and helpful. I truly believe I owe my excellent health to the preventive care that I have received. Five stars isn’t enough!" - Julie

🙏

11/05/2025

💊 Niacin: The Vitamin with Many Superpowers 💥

Many people have heard of niacin (vitamin B3) and its heart health benefits — but this powerhouse nutrient does so much more!

✨ Supports healthy cholesterol and blood flow
✨ May help prevent certain skin cancers
✨ Plays a role in brain health, energy, and aging

For over 25 years, The BaleDoneen Method has used niacin to help manage Lipoprotein(a) — and new 2025 research is uncovering even more exciting benefits.

Read here to explore this fascinating vitamin and learn what science is revealing about its future in medicine! 🧠💖🌞 https://preventioncenter.health/niacin-an-old-vitamin-with-new-and-surprising-benefits/

11/03/2025

Join us LIVE on Zoom for Holiday Bites: Sweet, Savory & Sips! with Dietitian and foodie, Monika Jacobson. 🍠🧀🍹

📅 Nov 12, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM PT
💻 Online via Zoom (recording available if you can’t join live)
💵 $25 (FREE with coupon for current Prevention Center patients-call us for the code)

In this class you’ll:
✨ Make sweet potato goat cheese rounds — elegant & easy
✨ Whip up pecan pie bites — a healthier holiday dessert twist
✨ Stir a festive rosemary citrus spritz mocktail — Alcohol-free and fun
✨ Get nutrition tips, plating ideas & simple swaps from Monika

Spots are limited — sign up here and get your recipe pack! https://classes.preventioncenter.health/products/live_events/new-event-5



Photos sourced from Thirsty Tales, Dani's Healthy Eats, and Well Plated food blogs.

10/22/2025

In case you missed it…

Last night’s Zoom Cooking Class, with Dietitian Monika Jacobson, was a delicious hit!

Sign up and watch the recorded version at your leisure. You don’t want to miss this easy, quick, tasty, seasonal weeknight meal! 

https://classes.preventioncenter.health/products/live_events/new-event-4

10/15/2025

At The Prevention Center, we believe healing starts with being heard. 💬

Our providers take the time to listen, understand, and connect — because every patient deserves to feel truly seen and supported on their health journey.

We’re deeply grateful for the trust and confidence our patients have in our care.

10/13/2025

Our Prevention Center team just got back from another incredible BaleDoneen Method preceptorship in Nashville, Tennessee!

Over 100 healthcare professionals from across the country — both medical and dental — came together to dive deep into the prevention of heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. It was a jam-packed few days of learning, collaboration, and even a little Nashville fun! 🎸

Dr. Amy, Dr. Pierre, and Dr. Brea absolutely ROCKED it (no surprise there)! We’re heading home inspired, energized, and more motivated than ever to keep advancing the life-changing work we do at The Prevention Center. ❤️💪