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The Healthy Lifestyle Center

 

Food, Shelter, Health, Relaxation, Realization

 


Food:

 

United States Department of Agriculture: Food and Nutrition Service

 

Welcome to the Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ Healthy Lifestyle! This site is specifically designed for parents and caregivers to provide information to help you eat better, be more physically active and be a role model for your kids. This site contains information and resources to:

 

• Help you get started,
• Help you make smart choices,
• Prepare quick, easy, and healthy meals that taste good and
• Provide you with tips on how to increase physical activity in your life.

 

In addition, you’ll also find a handy Calorie Burner Chart, the My Pyramid Tracker and the ESPH Tracking Card. With all this information, you’ll have all the tools you need to begin eating healthier and be more active every day.

 


American Heart Association: Healthy Lifestyle

 

Better lifestyle habits can help you reduce your risk for heart attack. Learn what you can do to help prevent heart disease and stroke.

 

image You Are What You Eat
Better food habits can help you reduce your risk for heart attack. A healthful eating plan means choosing the right foods to eat and preparing foods in a healthy way. more

 

Managing Your Weight
We can help you manage your lifestyle to better manage your weight and reduce your risk for heart attack. more

 

image Exercise & Fitness
Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking and dozens of other activities can help your heart. Whether it is included in a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart. more

 

Kids and a Healthy Lifestyle
The American Heart Association is working to raise public awareness about the serious threat posed by childhood obesity. Learn more about the various ways on how you can become involved in improving children’s health. more
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image It’s Not Just a Man’s Disease
Heart disease is far and away the leading cause of death of American women, but you can do a lot to help protect yourself and women from it. Read this section for some important advice. more

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The BIOS Center: A Green Living Expo

The BIOS Center will be a Mecca, the world over for healthy living and green building technologies. It addresses the needs of our mind, body, heart and soul today, while teaching us to preserve the future for our children and our children’s children. The BIOS Center represents a better way of life for both current and future generations. A place to heal the wounds of our past, plant seeds for the future and learn to live today to the fullest.

 The first BIOS Center (under construction) located at 72 Railroad Street in New Milford is a beacon that draws people from around the world with a unique array of offerings that can help people live lightly on the earth while bringing peace, prosperity, joy and balance to our planet.

The Six Pillars: of our center will include a museum, healthy living center, building technology center, eco- friendly retail shop, a real estate and finance center, and the BIOS service network of green contractors. BIOS, is the Greek word for life. BIOS is more than a brand it is a philosophy, you can do well by doing good. By showing the world they can do well by doing good you can change lives and change the world. A unique combination of technology, art and literature brought together by artists, health practitioners and business people to assist you in creating a healthier, happier and wealthier life. BIOS founder, Steve Schappert is bringing together a group of highly regarded and established real estate and financial services professionals, contracting and design professionals, artists, independent store owners and specialty merchants, dedicated to a greener, healthier life, collectively interacting, networking and conducting business. Our center provides an eco-friendly atmosphere for enlightened businesses to showcase their products, services and wares.

Our Mission: is to nourish body, mind and spirit with healthy food; enriching educational activities; green living and holistic healthcare approaches, and conscious consumerism. The entire building will showcase art and literature from artists the world over for sale and enjoyment that promote living in harmony with the environment.

Each level is unique and specifically designed to successfully accommodate the increasing demands for affordable:

 

• Professional state-of-the-art office space

Office suite concept where you pick and choose the services you need.

 

Retail and specialty merchant space.

 

 

Leasing space from The Bios Center provides tenants with superior advantages over leasing space elsewhere through an innovative and proprietary Direct-2-Market leasing program. This program was specifically developed to integrate the individual creativity of business owners, professionals and artists, and connect them directly to the mainstream marketplace through:

• On-site store owners and specialty merchants

• Monthly gallery events, green building seminars and upscale facility functions

• The Bios Center’s virtual storefront/website

• Quarterly direct mail catalogs and special offers

• Local print advertising and promotion campaigns

• Franchised shopping galleries nationwide (to be developed)

The host of marketing and retail opportunities listed above are included within the Direct-2-Market leasing program at a fraction of what it would cost to initiate them independently.

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Facility Features

Level-One:Providing substantial commercial and retail opportunities is the goal here. Consumer curiosity and enthusiasm to hunt and gather merchandise is encouraged by creatively integrating the myriad of store fronts and specialty merchants into the existing maze-like floor plan. Tenants strongly encouraged to occupy level-one are those selling alternative energy systems, lighting, furniture, decorative accessories, health food and services, etc.

Additional features on level-one include:

 

• Expansive art galleries that will house major exhibitions, and provide a convenient and attractive venue for The Bios Center creative and visiting artists to showcase and sell their work. The hall ways of the building will be adorned with Art for sale and viewing.

 

• Several quaint cafés are located with in walking distance of the building subtlety invites customers to sit and enjoy a sandwich, a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine and contemplate another visit or to reflect upon their recent purchase.

 

 

Lower Level:

Building Technology Showroom, filled with displays from over 50 different contractors and building supply companies. The freedom to explore, the world of alternative energy and futuristic, highly efficient building products is the goal here. Contractors, building supply and energy companies are provided with a breathtaking shared showroom space featuring a 10 ‘ ceilings, exposed brick and beams, a state of the art smart home system, and the worlds first commercial hydrogen power system. A media-room outfitted with a copier, fax machine, and computers with internet access providing long-distance interaction and research capabilities. Ideal for various seminars held by the tenants on a continual basis.

Level-Two:

A high-energy work environment providing multiple-streams of creative opportunity, collaborative ventures, and exchanging of ideas is the goal here. Creative professionals are provided with fully equipped, state-of-the-art office spaces, and can be modified as their business expands. Open floor plans, long views are the norm at this level. Tenants encouraged to occupy level-two of the building are architects, real estate, insurance and finance companies, designers, decorators and contractors.

Additional features on level-two include:

 

Receptionist

• Conference room

• Fax Machine and Copier

• T-1 High speed Internet access

• UPS and FedEx pick-up and delivery

 

• Private storage facilities

 

Background Information:While the majority of the US economy is faltering, the green building market, still only a few years old, is flourishing. People everywhere desire to live a healthy lifestyle. Energy Efficient homes are in greater demand, now more than ever. Today, one Connecticut company is leading the way in building and maintaining houses that help the environment and save money.. The Bios Center, with its healthy lifestyle center, Green building technology center and art gallery, will inspire, entertain and educate the public and change the way the world thinks about how we interact with our planet.

Goals and Objectives: There are four goals of The Bios Center and one major objective:

 

Goals:

 

1) Create a unique, highly regarded, professional/creative/retail facility providing a high-energy, high-traffic environment of inspiration and opportunity.

2) Differentiate The Bios Building Technology Center from other creative facilities and art centers.

 

3) Inspire a community-like environment rich with creativity, texture, diversity and energy.

 

4) Educate and entertain our members, sponsors, and visitors with ongoing workshops, classes and upscale events.

 

 

Objective:

1) Aggressively position The Bios Center prominently within the market, establish brand loyalty, and become recognized as the regions premiere source for Green building and healthy lifestyles, fusing art and nature to create a better life for all. Provide independent professionals, store owners and specialty merchants to collectively interact, network and conduct business.

 

 

Our Foundation is located at 72 Railroad Street New Milford CT 06776

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Alternative Energy Museum

The BIOS Museum

of Green Living

Alternative energy displays and Environmental Art gallery

Exhibition, Special Event, Festival, Education/Workshop, Symposium, Performance, Conference

“To translate knowledge and information into experience: that is the function of literature and art.” – Joseph Campbell

At The Bios Museum of Green Living we will create an experience to translate information about the needs of our own personal health, and the well being of the planet, through the use of art, literature and various multi media, and technology displays. The Bios Museum will educate and inspire acceptance and understanding of the different ways in which we can live a healthier life while not taxing the resources of our planet. In addition to the Museum’s exhibits, gallery and learning space, the Museum will house: a Children’s Space, a Gift Store, and a school group/classroom facility. There will be a designated gallery featuring environmental art as well as displays throughout the building. The space will be filled with original works of art for sale and appreciation. Art will also be available for display and purchase online through The BIOS Center website.

Our Mission: Change the world and leave it a better place for future generations.

While this may seem like a lofty goal we firmly believe there is no better goal than to help people live better, healthier lives today while ensuring that future generations will be able to enjoy a better standard of living than we did.

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Environmental Art Gallery

Learn About The Creation Of Our Environmental Ballet

‘Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.’ – Margaret Mead

Want to make a change? Together we can make a difference, contact BIOS founder, Steve Schappert today.

The Bios Environmental Art Gallery

Coming soon to 72 Railroad Street New Milford CT 06776

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THE BIOS REAL ESTATE AND FINANCE CENTER

REAL ESTATE AND FINANCE CENTER

You can be healthier, save on energy costs, and increase your equity.

The Bios Center can show you how to save some green by going green!

Steve Schappert, President of Connecticut Real Estate and Construction, is bringing together a group of highly regarded and established real estate and financial service professionals, contracting and design professionals, artists, independent store owners and specialty merchants, dedicated to, providing a greener, healthier life for everyone.

Sherry Creighton of Flagstar Bank and Infinity financial will be our preferred in house lender. Sherry recently secured the financing for The Bios center. The Bios Center is quite possibly the countries first solar powered building to be located in an historic district. If you are thinking of building your new dream home or renovating an existing home, she can help you too!

The Bios Center: A Mecca, the world over for healthy living and green building technologies. The first Bios Center now currently under construction and located at 72 Railroad Street in New Milford is a beacon that draws interest from around the world with a unique array of offerings that can help people live lightly on the earth while bringing peace, prosperity, joy and balance to our planet. There will also be 3 residential units with breath-taking views and no heating, cooling and electrical costs. One residential unit will serve as a model for BIOS Homes.

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Steve Schappert directly at 203-994-3950

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The BIOS Health & Wellness Center

The Health & Wellness Center

Food, Shelter, Health, Relaxation, Realization


 

We support balanced living by serving your most basic needs in a uniquely conscious and creative way that can lead to better health and increased happiness for you, your family and your community and, ultimately, a more peaceful planet for this generation and future generations. Our center provides an eco-friendly atmosphere for enlightened businesses to showcase their products, services and wares. Our center is a lively hub for people to meet, greet, retreat; educate, and awaken. Our mission is to nourish body, mind and spirit with healthy food; enriching educational activities; green living, holistic healthcare approaches, and conscious consumerism. The entire building will showcase art from local artists for sale and enjoyment.

Our residential units allow us to provide home office opportunities or with a slight zoning change overnight capabilities for up to 24 people. Enhancing our abilities to provide extended seminars and health programs. Patients and their families can visit, attend health programs, receive psychological counseling, go walking, hiking, kayaking, biking, dining all near by, movie theaters, playhouses, health clubs and dance studios are nearby.

Supporting information for the BIOS Health and wellness concept can be found on Planetree’s website

Planetree’s approach is holistic and encourages healing in all dimensions – mental, emotional, spiritual and social, as well as physical. It seeks to maximize health care outcomes by integrating optimal medical therapies. Access to arts and nature are also incorporated into the healing environment. The Planetree Model recognizes the importance of architectural and interior design in the healing process. A growing body of scientific data points to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction as a result of design factors which are home-like, barrier free, support patient dignity and encourage family participation in care. Facility designs utilizing Planetree’s principles result in life-enhancing, healing environments. Music, storytellers, clowns, and funny movies create an atmosphere of serenity and playfulness in the Planetree Model. Artwork in patient rooms, treatment areas and on art carts add to the ambiance. Volunteers work with patients who would like to create their own art, while involvement from artists, musicians, poets and story tellers from the local community help to expand the boundaries of the health care facility. http://www.planetree.org/about/welcome.htm

“If you knew how much work went into it, you wouldn’t call it genius.” ~Michelangelo


The four pillars of our center include:

Food:

Holistic Healthcare Consortium

 

 

The healthcare consortium will house a variety of healthcare practitioners who understand and value the importance of treating the whole person – body, mind and spirit. The Center welcomes holistically minded nutritionists, medical doctors, alternative practitioners, psychotherapists and life coaches who are passionate but not dogmatic in their approach to facilitating the healing process.

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Shelter: Bios Building Technologies

    • Panelized Building Systems – a cost-effective “green” construction technique that utilizes advanced technology, quality materials and a controlled work environment to build wall panels and construct energy-efficient, durable homes and buildings in less time with less waste at affordable prices

 

  • Alternative Energy Systems – supplying and implementing alternative power sources, including hydrogen

 

    • , geothermal, solar, fuel cell, photovoltaic, electric, wind and hydro methodsSustainable Landscaping – provides design solutions while preserving natural resources, including the diverting of rain water; green roof technology; environmental restoration; conservation planning, and wetlands mitigation

 

  • Environmentally Friendly Insulation – non-toxic insulation materials that do no damage to the environment during creation and end use , including soy Icynene, cellulose and rag wool materials

  • Eco Interior Decorating – interior decorating that utilizes organic materials that are sustainable and that promote indoor air quality

 

  • Real Estate & Finance Center – Sales, Rentals, Insurance, Mortgage and commercial finance,

The building itself is the only solar-powered building in a historic district in the USA. It contains 170 solar panels and the world’s first hydrogen power system in a commercial building. In addition to being environmentally friendly, the building is economically attractive to tenants in that these advanced building technologies obviate the need to pay monthly utilities. The Green Building Technology Center will share resources with individuals who want to build green homes and buildings at an affordable price. The Center will hold seminars for homeowners, builders and developers who want to learn about the economic advantages of building green and provide links to industry leaders who can help manifest these ideas.

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