Phyllis Ketring This year’s Health Fair welcomes back popular screeners and exhibitors. * Immunizations for flu and pneumonia, including the super Prevnar 13® pneumonia protection * Shingles vaccine will require advance sign-up. Information will be available before the fair. * HealthWaves will conduct full diagnostic lab tests at a reasonable rate. University of Arizona Pharmaceutical…
Phyllis Ketring Health Night Out will be on Monday, August 22. The topic will be Personalized Treatment for Breast Cancer – a 21st century approach, and the speaker is Dr. Michele Ley. Incredible strides are being made in the field of breast cancer. More and more, your oncologist can determine an effective treatment customized for…
Susan Dawson-Cook Vital Moves hosted a three-day, free class extravaganza at the HOA 1 Fitness Center June 15 through 17. Participating members were urged to step out of their comfortable exercise box to cross train with some different class formats. Nearly 300 members participated in the dozens of classes held over the course of the…
Ken Emerson The hot days of summer have arrived and it’s time for some relaxing indoor activities. Tai Chi is a great way to relax while, at the same time, experiencing some gentle exercise, settling the mind and learning something new (and good for you!). The summer classes tend to be smaller so we are…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…