Dear Santa,

I don’t know if you can remember me or not. It’s been ‘several years’ since I have written you – Susan McPherson from Sarasota, Florida, AKA Susie Lee Herndon from Stuttgart, Arkansas back then. First, I want to apologize for not staying in touch. I guess the transition from a little girl to a college student then to a married woman with a family of my own has kept me preoccupied.

Back then, my Christmas wish list was pretty simple: A talking Crissy doll, a pink Free Spirit bike, and a Mr. Potato Head would have made my day. Life back then seemed much more carefree. Suffice it to say – running a busy accounting firm, keeping up with my kids, social and other family responsibilities – it’s not easy . I find myself older, stressed out, irritable, not sleeping well, and overweight. Please help.

I need:

•    A sprinkle of joy
•    To lose weight around the middle
•    A good night’s sleep
•    More energy

Love,

Susan XOXO ♥♥

Dear Susan,

Ho-Ho-Ho! Happy to hear from you after all these years. Of course I remember you. How could I forget those fresh baked chocolate chip cookies left by the fireside or those cute hearts, hugs, and kisses at the end of every letter you wrote. I do agree, life seemed simpler back then.

Throughout these years, I have kept my eye on you and I’m pleased to report I am very proud of the woman you’ve become. It’s not easy, as you say, balancing all the many facets of adult life. Throw in trying to find time to take care of yourself and you’ve got a real quandary.

Rest assured, no need for an apology. It’s not unusual for my ‘adult children’ to touch base with me about this time of life. In this ‘pedal to the metal’ world of ours where there’s little time for yourself, your hormones and metabolism can be thrown off leaving it hard to find your way back to wellness without help.

Fortunately, I have just the right gift in mind. It’s in the form of advice.

Call the folks down at The Renewal Point on Clark Road. I’m sure they can get you on the road to a new you. You’ll find the staff and practitioners friendly, experienced, and passionate about helping patients reach their health goals.

The Renewal Point’s “Four Cornerstones” approach to wellness (Bio-identical Hormone Balancing, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Toxin Elimination) should be just the remedy you need to get your New Year started off with that ‘Sprinkle of Joy.’

So good hearing from you again. Must go now to attend to my reindeer. Stay in touch!

To Your Good Health!

Santa