Joe Pinella Staying fit and healthy can be a real challenge these days. When you have been athletic all your life, getting back into peak condition is even harder, especially if you have any kind of pain or injury. I teach four different levels of fitness classes, all based on a healing/martial art called Qigong.…
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Generals, September 2016
Health Night Out: Stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine – hype or hope?
The future of orthopedic medicine may lie in minimally-invasive healing treatments rather than surgical interventions. The field of stem cells and regenerative medicine is young and rapidly evolving. The next Health Night Out speaker will explain stem cell therapy and clarify some common media misperceptions. Dr. Jonathan Tait, Rejuv Medical Southwest, specializes in the field…
Generals, September 2016
Oro Valley doctors give mini-seminars at Health Fair
Phyllis Ketring The mini-seminars at last year’s Health Fair were very well received. Oro Valley Hospital has graciously arranged for new presenters this year. The presentations will be on the outdoor patio near the clubhouse. This year’s topics are Sports Injuries and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). The doctors will stay for more discussion at the…
Generals, September 2016
Health Fair is almost here!
Phyllis Ketring The annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair is approaching on Saturday, October 15, 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the HOA 1 clubhouse. A new feature this year will be an Information Center. The center will be identified by the blue sign at the hostess station in front of the Vistas Dining Room. There you will…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Learn to meditate: New class starts September 19
Carol Emerson Join meditation teacher and ordained Kriya Yoga initiate and Swami Carol Emerson for a three-week introductory meditation class that will set you up for your own personal practice. You probably have heard about the benefits of meditation (like how it can reduce stress, improve your health, prevent disease and, last but not least—bring…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
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, August 19 at the Preserve…
Religion, August 2016
Nourish the body and mind with Tai Chi
Carol Emerson I keep seeing the term “self-care” in magazine articles, books and social media these days and I’m really loving it. Of course, most of us pay very little attention to caring for ourselves; most of our effort goes to caring for others – spouses, children, pets, even the house gets a lot of…
Features, August 2016
2 Your Health: The safe spinal adjustment
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…
Features, August 2016
Get flexible
Susan Dawson-Cook If lacing up shoes and grasping items on high shelves is becoming a strain, you’re probably wishing you could stop this inflexibility from worsening. The bad news is that muscle tissue, ligaments and tendons lose some elasticity with age. The good news is that if you perform appropriate activities to activate the tissues,…
Generals, August 2016
Health volunteers needed
Phyllis Ketring It takes over 100 volunteers to make the annual Health Fair run smoothly. Volunteers work in short 90-minute segments, so each person has time to visit exhibits at the fair before or after their shift. There are volunteer opportunities. If you like movement and activity, you might consider the team that greets exhibitors…