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…
Tag: health
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…
Generals, November 2015
In-house personal training
Do you not want to go to the Gym to work out? Would you like the convenience and privacy of working out in your own home? Do you have a hard time getting out of the house or in and out of the car yet still want to live independently in your home? Are everyday…
Generals, November 2015
Over 1,200 attend Health Fair
Phyllis Ketring The day of the Health Fair dawned as an unusual October day. It was raining. While life-giving rain in the desert is always welcome, there were moments of anxiety about the rain’s impact on the fair. Fortunately, hardy fairgoers were not deterred by the weather and the morning soon yielded the famous SaddleBrooke…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Yoga as a lifestyle and state of mind
Bridget Bonner There are many ways to describe yoga and its meaning. When practitioners are asked what their own definition is each would have a different answer and surprisingly each would be correct. Following are some of my own personal views, which I should mention actually grows and morphs as I continue to study and…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Do men and women grieve differently?
Dolores Robu I cried when I stood at the doorway of his recovery room and saw his pale blue eyes open and close for the last time. I cried when I had to answer the phone and tell the callers that Daddy had died and our store would be closed for a while. I remember…