You probably have heard all the raves about how great Tai Chi can be for our health and well-being but you may not be sure it would really suit your personality, physical abilities or interests. Here are some guidelines to help you decide. Tai Chi might be for you: 1. If you want to work…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Adult Hearing Loss Association meeting
The Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA) Oro Valley Support Group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road in Catalina. Our speaker, Ariana Lazo, Cochlear Americas Engagement Manager for the Southwest Territory, will talk…
Features, January 2016
Meeting 2016 goals
Susan Dawson-Cook Susan is an AFAA certified fitness professional and has worked for Vital Moves (850-4089) since 2006. At New Year’s Eve parties people excitedly chatter about everything they’re going to achieve or do differently. Two months later, many are back to the same bad habits they vowed to break. If you want to succeed…
Generals, January 2016
SaddleBrooke HOA 2 fitness and wellness – looking back over 2015
Gwen Lewis Dear SaddleBrooke Residents: This has been an exciting and busy year. As the Director of Fitness and Wellness for SBHOA 2, my goal has been to bring the very best to the Fitness and Wellness Department, implementing special programs for the SaddleBrooke Community. I have met so many wonderful people in this community…
Generals, January 2016
Healthy Living with ongoing health conditions workshop
Ron Feller Faith Health Alliance North (FHAN) is sponsoring a workshop to be held at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church in Catalina on Monday afternoon, February 29, 2016, from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. to discuss the issues facing those living with ongoing health conditions and their caregivers, as well as to identify resources…
Generals, January 2016
Health Night Out January 25
Phyllis Ketring Dr. Joseph Vaglio is a cardiologist who specializes in heart rhythm disorders. The heart is a remarkable organ that can generate its own electrical impulses and allows the heart to beat uninterrupted over the course of a lifetime. Cardiac rhythms are an elegant ballet of intracellular ion movement, coordinated electrical conduction and cardiac…
Features, December 2015
Do medical doctors recommend chiropratic care?
Craig W. Brue, D.C. The past 15 years of medical research into the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment have yielded some astounding results. The growing list of research studies demonstrates that chiropractic care is both safe and effective. Following are some of the recent studies that support the effectiveness of spinal adjustments for a variety of…
Features, December 2015
How to beat winter weight gain
It is easy to gain weight when several holidays are packed into shorter days. But winter can bring a bevy of fitness opportunities while warming your home with succulent smells. Healthy Winter Meals Using a slow cooker, also known as a crock pot, allows you to make healthy meals when you’re not at home. Just…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Benefits of and common misconceptions about Tai Chi
Carol Emerson The ancient practice of Tai Chi is growing in popularity. More and more, I see Tai Chi classes offered at gyms, park departments and even yoga studios! Why is that? The fact is, study after study has shown that a consistent Tai Chi practice makes us healthier, stronger and more well-balanced (physically and…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Tai Chi – the perfect exercise as we age
Carol Emerson Tai Chi has always been a key component of Chinese health and fitness practices. With its gentle movements and meditative aspects, it is a perfect way to open the mind and body to a new, healthful, balanced way of being. It is no wonder that Tai Chi has grown in popularity throughout the…