Dr. Craig Brue, D.C. This month, I want to tell you the story about Sam’s experience with severe back and leg pain. This story is important because it exemplifies the common mistakes that many patients make in their choices for the treatment of back pain. Like most individuals who experience severe back pain, Sam’s first…
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Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Should I learn to meditate?
Would you like to have more ease and well-being in your life? How about better health, less anxiety and more happiness? Perhaps you should consider learning how to meditate. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, but has experienced tremendous growth in the last 10 years. What used to be associated with the spiritual…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Stroke/Neuro Support Group news
Liz Boyd Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease or another neurological condition? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next monthly meetings will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 15, and…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Tai Chi classes
Carol Emerson Many of us find that while we used to run, do yoga and play sports, our bodies just can’t take that kind of physical stress anymore. Tai Chi provides a great alternative. Although it is slow and gentle and doesn’t leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness — muscle strength,…
Front Page, September 2017
SaddleBrooke Health Fair marks 20 years – October 14
Volunteers are the key to the ongoing success of the SaddleBrooke Health Fair, and there is still time to sign up. Email Sally Sample at samplesaly@aol.com. Shifts are 90 minutes of fun. The SaddleBrooke Health Fair celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday, October 14, from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. Parking…
Generals, September 2017
Health Night Out – September 25 Alzheimer’s and Age Related Memory Changes
Phyllis Ketring Health Night Out will be on September 25, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. We will be hearing from Dr. Lee Ryan, University of Arizona, on Alzheimer’s and Age-Related Memory Changes. Dr. Lee Ryan is a clinical psychologist and professor in the Cognition and Neural Systems and the Clinical Neuropsychology programs at the University of…
Generals, September 2017
Mini-lectures being offered during the Health Fair
Dr. Scott Sheftel – 9:30 a.m. Founder of Healthy Skin Dermatology A long-time underwriter of the Health Fair, Dr. Sheftel specializes in surgical oncology, laser surgery, skin laser resurfacing and sclerotherapy. He will discuss detection and prevention of skin cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed in Arizona. During Dr. Sheftel’s presentation, his team will be…
Generals, August 2017
Health Night Out – August 28: Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s
Phyllis Ketring August 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Joseph Christiano, Neurosurgeon, will speak on Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s. A high percentage of patients with Parkinson’s and other tremors can experience significant improvement to motor function with a procedure called Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery. The Movement Disorder Surgery program offered at Western Neuro was…
Generals, August 2017
Health Fair seeks volunteers
Phyllis Ketring The Health Fair has vacancies on every team right now. That is good news if you have a particular preference. We need people to greet vendors, provide information and assist during the fair, help with surveys and support vendors as they take down exhibits. One of the most pressing needs is for help…
Generals, July 2017
Health Night Out: Center for Venous Disease
Phyllis Ketring Venous disease is a medical condition that affects nearly 50 to 80 million Americans. Over 20 to 30 million people have varicose veins and six million suffer from swelling of the lower legs. Despite this, venous disease remains a low priority for many doctors. The Center for Venous Disease was founded in 2006…