Tag: health

SaddleBrooke CycleMasters Ride of Silence

Photo by Dick Hogan

Mike Brenny The SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters is a cycling club that really cares about their members. In fact, the bicycle is just the vehicle that gets us to our real purpose—spending time with fellow members. On Thursday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. some 50 members of the club formed to celebrate the life of Dennis Peterson.…

The civic side of SaddleBrooke CycleMasters

The CycleMasters enjoyed presenting bicycles to these deserving students.

Joanne Marmon For the past number of years the SaddleBrooke CycleMasters have purchased new bicycles and helmets for students in grades one through six at San Manuel and Mammoth school systems. The bicycles are part of the awards ceremonies held at the end of the school year. Children are chosen by their teachers and principals…

2 Your Health: Seniors benefit from chiropractic care

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…

2016 Health Fair

Phyllis Ketring * SaddleBrooke Health Fair, Saturday morning, October 15, HOA1 * Many local medical and health care providers will be present. * Flu and pneumonia shots and a wide variety of free screenings are available. * Volunteers can sign up now. You will be contacted later in the summer. New volunteers may email Sally…

Tai Chi – The perfect exercise as we age

Ken Emerson Tai Chi, which has grown in popularity throughout the world, is typified by slow, deliberate repetitive movements and is based on coordination and relaxation rather than muscular tension. It is believed that focusing the mind solely on the movements helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. In recent years…

Establish your meditation practice

The Three Things You Need: Motivation, Method and Structure Motivation What is your purpose for practicing meditation? Some traditional purposes for engaging in meditation are to relax, to find refuge from the storm, to heal – emotionally or physically – to open the heart and become more loving, to grow spiritually. It is important to know…

SB Stroke/Neuro Support Group

Liz Boyd Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next two lunches will be on Friday, June 17 and Friday, July…

2 Your Health: The Medical mismanagement of back pain

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…

Yoga improves posture and balance

Susan Dawson-Cook If you’re seeking ways to improve balance and posture, practicing yoga can accomplish that and much more. Researchers say yoga can improve emotional and physical health in more than 38 different areas. If you’re shaking your head, convinced you’re too old to start yoga, please think again. A recent online article in Reader’s…