Massage Therapy During a COVID-19 Pandemic. Is it Safe? Heidi Overman, LMT There is a lot happening right now. We need to wear masks; we need to socially distance; we need to stay at home to stay safe. Anxiety is at a maximum and discerning what you should or should not do is exceedingly difficult. You need a…
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Generals, August 2020
2020 Health Fair Canceled
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The SaddleBrooke Health Fair Planning Committee has regretfully decided to cancel this year’s Health Fair scheduled on October 24. This is the first time that the fair has been canceled in nearly 23 years. After a detailed discussion on masks, social distancing, limited exhibits, and restricted attendance, it was decided that…
Features, July 2020
2 Your Health: Golf and Massage – Can Massage Help Your Game?
Heidi Overman, LMT How does your body feel when you’re playing golf? Golf is a game that challenges your body. You are twisting, flexing, gripping, and extending muscles in ways you don’t normally do. The movements are quick and your muscles need to be able to react without pulling and tweaking while hitting your…
Generals, July 2020
Health Night Out Mission and History
Phyllis Ketring Health Night Out (HNO) has become a SaddleBrooke tradition. For about 23 years, medical and health professionals have driven to SaddleBrooke to give an evening presentation. For some, it is a lengthy drive. Occasionally, a doctor even arrives in scrubs after a late surgery. As with so many SaddleBrooke activities, this one began…
Generals, July 2020
Health Fair Update
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The SaddleBrooke Health Fair Planning Committee is preparing for the annual Health Fair scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Because no one can predict the pandemic situation for the latter half of October, the whole process may be dismantled at a moment’s notice rather than compromise the…
Features, July 2020
Medicare and Me: Don’t Delay, Call Now!
Leah Kari, Certified Medical Representative Home delivered meals! Rides to doctor’s appointments! Hearing aids for a zero-dollar copay, and dental care too! These ads flood the airwaves. We dial into a large call center staffed by licensed insurance agents who’ll discuss Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan benefits. Benefits have restrictions, and you’ll need the…
Features, June 2020
2 Your Health: Recent Medical Studies Support Chiropractic Treatment
Dr. Craig Brue, D.C. Have you ever heard anyone say, “I don’t believe in chiropractors” or “I’m afraid to go to a chiropractor for my back pain?” One of the worst possible health decisions any person can make is to discount the possibility of getting help from an alternative or complementary health provider. In everyday…
Generals, June 2020
Health Fair Update
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The SaddleBrooke Health Fair Planning Committee is aware of the dangers presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and that SaddleBrooke residents are at high risk for contracting and suffering from the illness. We also recognize that no one knows what the pandemic situation will be in the latter half of October. The Health…
Features, May 2020
Medicare and Me: COVID-19 and You
Leah Sugar Kari, certified medical representative and licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare products You’re doing the good stuff—social distancing, vigorous hand washing, and staying at home to do your part in halting the progression of the COVID-19 virus. As partners in your health care, Medicare and your insurance plan are providing important assistance to…
Generals, May 2020
Health Night Out: Fitness That Fits
Phyllis Ketring In May, Health Night Out will feature its regularly scheduled speaker provided that MountainView is open for meetings at that time. Janis Bottai, owner of Vital Moves, is a functional aging specialist who served as the fitness coordinator of the SaddleBrooke One fitness center from 1993-1996. Over the years of working with clients,…