What is National Women’s Health Week?

National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. It brings together communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote women’s health. The theme for 2012 is “It’s Your Time.” National Women’s Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. It also encourages women to take the following steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases:

• Visit a health care professional to receive regular checkups andpreventive screenings.
• Get active.
• Eat healthy.
• Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress.
• Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking and not wearing a seatbelt or bicycle helmet.

Why celebrate National Women’s Health Week?

We all have a role to play in women’s health. Women often serve as caregivers for their families, putting the needs of their spouses, partners, children, and parents before their own. As a result, women’s health and well-being becomes secondary. As a community, we have a responsibility to support the important women we know and do everything we can to help them take steps for longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Women can easily take charge of their health, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, a landmark health care reform law enacted in 2010. This law gives Americans greater choice and better control over their own health care and includes changes that are especially meaningful to women and their families. For instance, new plans cover vital preventive services, including mammograms, colon cancer screenings, and well-woman visits with no out-of-pocket costs. It also ensures women can see an OB-GYN without a referral. To learn more about the law and your health insurance options, visit HealthCare.gov.

When is National Women’s Health Week?

The 13th annual National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012 and is celebrated until May 19, 2012. National Women’s Checkup Day is Monday, May 14, 2012.

Oriental medicine has a long history when it comes to enhancing fertility for both men and women. In fact, evidence that acupuncture and herbal medicine have been used to aid fertility can be found in early medical literature dating back to 3AD.

• Regulate menstrual cycle.
• Improve sperm count and motility.
• Reduce stress and anxiety associated with infertility.
• Normalize hormone and endocrine systems.
• Improve blood flow in the uterus.
• Decrease chance of miscarriage.
• Increase the chance of pregnancy for women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Fertility treatments vary from person to person, but are usually scheduled for at least three consecutive cycles (twelve weeks). Treatments can include acupuncture, customized herbal therapy, stress reduction and dietary counseling. Treatments work alone but are an excellent addition to any Western intervention.

Please call an acupuncturist near you for more information of to schedule a consultation.  The best place to find a qualified and licensed acupuncture practitioner is on Acufinder.com.

Acupuncture Increases IVF Success by 65%

Women undergoing IVF were 65 percent more likely to become pregnant when they combined the procedure with acupuncture, a recent study has shown.

The remarkable success rate occurred across seven acupuncture trials involving 1,366 women in a systematic review and meta-analysis published in a February, 2008 issue of the British Medical Journal.

Acupuncture was delivered either just before or just after embryo transfer – a step in the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF) whereby one or several embryos are placed into the uterus.

The research was carried out by scientists from the University of Maryland in the United States and the VU University of Amsterdam in Holland.

It is thought that acupuncture stimulates the neurotransmitters that trigger the production of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone, which controls the menstrual cycle and a woman’s ovulation.

Acupuncture is also thought to stimulate blood flow to the uterus and boost the production of endogenous opioids, inducing the body to relax.

Acupuncture Improves Sperm Quality

A study published in the July 2005 issue of the journal Fertility and Sterility found that acupuncture helped infertile men by apparently helping improve sperm quality in their semen.

In the research project, 28 men received acupuncture in addition to traditional infertility treatments, while another 12 men received only the traditional treatments. All of the men were diagnosed with infertility of unknown origin.

Acupuncture was associated with fewer structural defects in the sperm of men who received it, although it had no effect on other abnormalities, such as sperm immaturity or premature death.

Previous studies have shown a link between acupuncture and improved sperm production and motility.

Foods for Fertility

“Your body is like a garden… As in all gardens, the seed we hope to plant in our bodies grows best when we cultivate the ground and plant and nurture the seed in harmony with the laws of nature. You wouldn’t put a tender plant in clay soil without first tilling and amending the earth – at least not if you wanted to give that plant its best start. You wouldn’t plant in the dead of winter, or in the dry season without water, or in a sunless place. Likewise, if we tend our bodies, minds, and spirits with an awareness of the laws of nature, we improve our chances of welcoming the gifts of Quan Yin, the fertility goddess.” Angela Wu, L.Ac., author ofFertility Wisdom.

Black Beans

According to Oriental medicine, the energy of the Kidney system is important for reproduction and fertility enhancement often starts with the Kidneys. A good example of a food that nourishes the Kidneys and promotes fertility is black beans.

Health Benefits of Black Beans

From an Eastern perspective, black beans are warming in nature. They are thought to tonify the Kidney Qi and nourish Yin and Blood.

From a Western perspective, black beans are an excellent source of protein, folate, iron and fiber and are rich in antioxidants.

Loaded with Antioxidants

Worlds Healthiest Foods reported on research published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry indicating that black beans are as rich in antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins as grapes and cranberries, fruits long considered antioxidant superstars.

When researchers analyzed different types of beans, they found that, the darker the bean’s seed coat, the higher its level of antioxidant activity. Gram for gram, black beans were found to have the most antioxidant activity, followed in descending order by red, brown, yellow, and white beans.

Overall, the level of antioxidants found in black beans in this study is approximately 10 times that found in an equivalent amount of oranges, and comparable to that found in an equivalent amount of grapes or cranberries.

Sources:
British Medical Journal, February 2008
Fertility and Sterility, July 2005
Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, November 2003

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Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a Japanese name consisting of 2 words Rei and Ki meaning spiritually guided life energy (commonly known as Universal Life Energy), an energy which animates us all and is found all around us.
Reiki is a form of spiritual healing using “universal life energy” channelled through the practitioner to the recipient.
Reiki helps to harmonize body, mind and spirit for yourself or anyone you want to help.

Reiki treatment
You relax, fully clothed, on a couch or seated while the healer holds his hands on or above you. A treatment can last an hour or longer depending on the treatment required. In the western world many practitioners use the standard hand positions and commonly a full treatment is given covering all the important organs of the body.
There is no pressure on the body making it ideal for treating all ages and conditions, sometimes hands are even held away from the body. The energy flows wherever it is required (spiritually guided) and can normally be felt as a warm sensation or tingling in the body. Receiving Reiki is a very relaxing and soothing experience!

Reiki is an effective healing method
Reiki can be used for many ailments like reducing stress, relieving pain, headaches, stomach upsets, back problems, asthma – respiratory problems, PMT, menstrual problems, sinus, anxiety and many more. You can find treatment suggestions for specific problems under the button “How to use Reiki”. (Please observe that Reiki should never be used instead of medical treatment, it should be used as a compliment and a way to become and remain healthy.)

There is no belief system attached to Reiki so anyone can receive a Reiki treatment or a Reiki attunement. As in any healing the first step towards a healthier life is a desire to be healed.

Reiki – a powerful and gentle healer

• Promotes natural self-healing
• Balances the energies in the body
• Balances the organs and glands
• Strengthens the immune system
• Treats symptoms and causes of illness
• Relieves pain
• Clears toxins
• Adapts to the natural needs of the receiver
• Enhances personal awareness
• Relaxes and reduces stress
• Promotes creativity
• Releases blocked and suppressed feelings
• Aids meditation and positive thinking
• Heals holistically

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For weeks, Nathan Suver had a serious pain in the neck. It was a recurring problem, related to a back injury, and nothing made it go away. Until, that is, his doctor jabbed him with pins. “He did it as part of a routine visit,” recalls Suver, a 35-year-old software developer from Southington, Connecticut. “He has acupuncture training. He just said, ‘This will help with the pain,’ and stuck 10 little needles in me. He first put one in my neck, and then one in my wrist. It felt like lightning shooting through my body from my neck to my wrist. But it was actually only slightly uncomfortable.”

The treatment was worth that slight discomfort, because Suver’s pain went away. A week later, he bragged about the success on Facebook. “What’s even more amazing is that while I was convinced it wouldn’t work, it did anyway,” he wrote. “So much for the placebo effect.”

Acupuncture, from an Eastern perspective, is all about energy and its flow through your body. If that flow is blocked, the thinking goes, pain or illness results. By gently tapping as many as 20 thin needles into your body at strategic points, acupuncturists try to reestablish the flow. That’s a compelling but not necessarily convincing explanation. So Western medicine is working to understand the mechanisms of acupuncture. “There are many details we still don’t understand, but essentially, acupuncture seems to stimulate specific muscles and nerves, activating changes that reduce pain and symptoms and promote healing,” says Kwokming James Cheng, M.D., whose June review in Acupuncture in Medicine aimed to identify the precise neurological significance of common “acupoints”—areas targeted in acupuncture.

How acupuncture works may be unclear, but the benefits stick out. Research shows that this ancient therapy can be an effective treatment for a wide variety of ailments, from back pain and sciatica to headaches, nausea, and asthma. We consulted experts and recent studies to find out which conditions seem to benefit most from acupuncture. If you’re struggling with one of the following ailments, you might consider going under the needle.

Read more: http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/acupuncture_benefits/#ixzz1sKx7SXBQ

What Are Seasonal Allergies?

Commonly called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, a seasonal allergy is an allergic reaction to a trigger that is typically only present for part of the year, such as spring or fall. Pollens that are spread by the wind are usually the main cause of seasonal allergies. People who are allergic to pollens are also often sensitive to dust mites, animal dander, and molds.

Spring is traditionally the main season when allergies blossom because of new growth on trees and weeds. Fall, which ushers in a whole different set of blooming plants, as well as leaf mold, is a close second. Airborne mold spores can be found almost year round, along with other common allergens such as dust, dust mites, and animal dander.

About 26 million Americans endure chronic seasonal allergies, while the number of people with milder symptoms may be as high as 40 million, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

Seasonal allergies are caused by the body’s hypersensitivity to substances in the environment. Symptoms primarily involve the membrane lining the nose, causing allergic rhinitis, or the membrane lining the eyelids and covering the whites of the eyes, causing allergic conjunctivitis.

While there are many Western medications to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies, these treatments can cause unwanted side effects, such as drowsiness and immune system suppression as well as an over-reliance on medications. These side effects have motivated many people to search for alternative approaches like acupuncture and Oriental medicine to manage their allergies.

How Acupuncture Treatments Provide Relief from Allergies

According to Oriental Medicine, allergic rhinitis is related to Wind and a deficiency of the Protective Wei Qi. Wei Qi is the Qi, or energy, that flows at the surface of the body as a protective sheath and is responsible for resistance to colds and other respiratory infections. People with a deficiency of Wei Qi catch colds easily and are more susceptible to allergens.

When treating with acupuncture, underlying imbalances within the body are addressed and a treatment plan is developed to relieve the acute symptoms of allergic rhinitis while also treating the root problems that are contributing to the body’s reaction to allergens. Treatments often include dietary modification, the use of specifically chosen herbal formulas, and acupuncture.

Seasonal acupuncture treatments just four times a year also serve to tonify the inner organ systems and can correct minor annoyances before they become serious problems. If you experience seasonal allergies, now is the time to schedule an appointment.

https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Relieve+Your+Seasonal+Allergies+with+Acupuncture

In acupuncture and massage, palms, fingers and thumbs are used to stimulate those special nerves in our body which then in turn trigger the pain and pleasure points in your brain. This then leads the body to either secrete endorphins (pain killers) and trigger certain actions which helps the body to fight health problems naturally. The human body’s healing process is actually induced by massage and acupuncture therapy.

In the past, many people did not believe in the healing process of massage and acupuncture due to ignorance or fear of suffering pain during the process. Nowadays, many doctors recommend this type of treatment to relieve headaches and other unknown body aches.

Acupuncture and massage can be an alternative to medicine
There are many health problems which cannot be resolved by medicine alone. Also, determining the cause of some health problems can be very difficult. In some cases, acupuncture and massages have proved to be beneficial. Fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, and nerve damage are some examples. Using a combination of massage therapy and medicine can provide better results for some patients.

Massages have been shown to relieve headaches. A headache is usually a result of stress and muscle tension. However the actual cause of a headache is debatable. If you rarely suffer from headaches, any over the counter drug will relieve your pain. But if you have regular persistent headaches with increasing intensity, then you really need to see a doctor and follow a prescribed course of medication.

It is seen that tension related headache is due to an imbalance in the secretion of serotonin, endorphins, and other chemicals that serve as neurotransmitters (chemicals that the nerves use to send messages to one another). Acupuncture and massage release endorphins which stops the nerve cells from sending pain signals to the brain.

Summary
Nowadays, massage and acupuncture have been accepted by health professionals and the majority of people. Acupuncture and massage therapy have been shown to eliminate or reduce pain and in some cases, it can assist in resolving unknown causes of pain. Getting regular massages can help to promote better health.

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Whole Health Centers holds contest for free massage

March 21, 2012

Whole Health Centers will host their first Live Well, Eat Well, Be Well This Spring Contest beginning today and ending on April 14, 2012.

The contest will allow entrants to submit images of what defines health and wellness in their lives. Participants can enter by going to Whole Health Center’s Facebook page. All participants must first “like” the page before entering.

Pictures can be of anything that encourages a healthy lifestyle – hiking a trail, riding a bike, buying foods at the farmers market, cooking a balanced meal or sharing time with loved ones. There is no limit to the amount of times a participant can enter.

All submissions may be voted on by friends, family members and “fans” of Whole Health Center’s Facebook page. The staff at Whole Health Centers will review all the entries at the end of the contest and agree on a winner.

Every entrant will receive a coupon for 25% off a massage, chiropractic or acupuncture session. The coupon must be redeemed on or before May 1, 2012. One Grand Prize Winner will be rewarded with a free massage at the Lone Tree location.

Whole Health Center is a multi-modality health care center dedicated to helping individuals achieve good health and stay well. Whole Health Center offers Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care, nutritional counseling, herbal therapy, supplements, educational seminars, and up-to-date healthcare information.  To learn more about the offerings at Whole Health Centers, please visit WholeHealthCenters.com, or contact Paul Murray and the Whole Health Center Team: 303-470-1995

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Television’s #1 daytime host, Dr. Phil, for the first time ever, featured not one but two chiropractors on an upcoming Dr. Phil Show on Thursday March 14, 2012.

And Dr. Phil didn’t just host a show with a chiropractor, he openly endorsed chiropractic for lifetime wellness care, not back pain which wasn’t even mentioned. 
Dr. Phil shared that chiropractic has helped him and his wife mentally, physically and spiritually.

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini was Dr. Phil’s guest and was asked to explain the principles of chiropractic. He spoke about chiropractic being a natural, holistic way to keep overall wellbeing. Dr. Patrick DeFazio was in the audience and spoke for a few minutes about what a chiropractor does.

Dr. Fab was Dr. Phil’s chiropractor in Texas for 4 years prior to taking over the position of President at Parker University. When Dr. Phil moved to Beverly Hills, Dr. Fab recommended he continue his chiropractic care with Parker University graduate Dr. Patrick DeFazio who Dr. Phil has now been going to twice a week for 10 years.

One of Dr. Greg’s patients at Whole Health Center gives her experience with chiropractic:

“I sought chiropractic care because I had continuous pain in my neck and lower back which was causing numbness in both arms, especially the right, and severe headaches.The numbness in my arms has been relieved and only happens rarely when my neck is really out of alignment.  My headaches are also very rare…  Back pain is all but gone and I am able to keep up with the demands of home and family more readily.

“I have experienced the added benefit of having to use my reading glasses less instead of more often.  I have also notice an amazing, dramatic reduction in my allergic reaction to cats.  Not only can I see more clearly and breathe better but I have not succumbed to the nasty colds or flues that have been going around since I have started my chiropractic care!  Also, I noticed a dramatic decrease in hot flashes!”

- Anne Peterson, 49, Littleton, CO

Acupuncture relieves allergies without side effects

March 11, 2012

Whole Health Centers announces the highly beneficial use of acupuncture to relieve allergies for clients. Acupuncture, an ancient art of Chinese medicine, works by redirecting ones flow of energy and integrating healthy lifestyle and dietary choices to see results. The local Colorado health center has proactively taken the role of exposing the truths behind conventional antihistamines, decongestants or corticosteroids and provides a natural remedy for allergies in the practice of acupuncture.

Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to manage allergies. One-third of the population suffers from allergies caused by stress, poor diet, pollutants or environmental toxins. The majority of allergy sufferers turn to conventional methods such as antihistamines, decongestants or corticosteroids. These remedies have side effects including sleepiness, increased appetite, increased blood pressure and depression.

Unlike conventional allergy remedies, acupuncture may be used to correctly diagnose and treat what imbalances are causing allergies and will also include Chinese Medicine dietary and lifestyle advice. Acupuncture, is based in the concept of balancing energy and creating health. Acupuncture has no side effects and can lead to increased energy, less chronic pain, relief from asthma, less stress, relief from PMS, arthritis, and headaches.

Most acupuncture sessions last about 20 to 30 minutes. Depending on an individual evaluation, a licensed practitioner may recommend one to two sessions per week. The initial goal is to control the acute stage of your allergies. Following this, the Chinese medicine physician seeks to correct the underlying agent. This phase can vary drastically and typically includes the use of acupuncture, food and lifestyle tips and often includes herbal prescriptions.

Whole Health Center is a multi-modality health care center dedicated to helping you and your family achieve good health and stay well. Whole Health Center offers Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care, nutritional counseling, herbal therapy, supplements, educational seminars, and up-to-date healthcare information.  To learn more about the use of Acupuncture and Whole Health Center at Lone Tree, Colorado, please visit WholeHealthCenters.com, or contact Paul Murray and the Whole Health Center Team: 303-470-1995 or reception@wholehealthcenters.com

With a combination of soft tissue manipulation and cranial-sacral therapy, I’m happy to report that this sweet lady has only had 3 minor headaches since mid-January. The headaches were relieved with Tylenol or no medication at all.

-Cory Walcott, Massage Therapist at Whole Health Center

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As it turns out, Marie’s headaches stemmed from problems in her neck. Headaches, even migraines, often begin with chronic misalignments of the spine, specifically the upper cervical vertebra.

After evaluating the joints of Marie’s spine, we quickly diagnosed her with “cervicogenic” headaches. The vertebra in her neck were not moving properly. After her first chiropractic adjustment, Marie reported a 50% reduction in pain. Within 5 treatments, Marie was nearly 100% pain-free, headache-free, and off all her pain medications. Talk about a happy camper!

-Greg Justice, Doctor of Chiropractic at WHOLE HEALTH CENTER

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An allergy is an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful. Many allergy sufferers take the route of trying to get relief with prescription or over-the-counter medications. According to Denise Ellinger, L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist) many of these allergy symptoms can be avoided. She believes that your health is your most precious commodity. Balance in all aspects of your life is key to guarding and maintaining the treasure of you. In addition, the typical regimen of looking to that ‘magic pill’ is not the answer. Often, ancient Chinese medicine can bring relief with no side effects and often long-lasting results. The premise of Chinese Medicine is to get to the root of the cause. The most commonly used seasonal allergy medications may include antihistamines, decongestants, and for more severe reactions, corticosteroids. These medications come with side effects and often they only manage the symptoms. Some of the more common side effects of allergy medications are:

Sleepiness

Several of the antihistamines have the side effect of sleepiness. This makes it a potential danger if you have to drive or operate machinery and certainly does not help your performance at work. While that is a ‘good thing’ if you need help getting to sleep at night, look at the next two side effects to see if you want those results.

Do not use decongestant nasal sprays for more than 3-5 days. Use beyond 3-5 days causes swelling in the nasal passages and aggravates allergic symptoms. Oral decongestants may increase blood pressure, cause or aggravate existing heart rhythm abnormalities, and/or cause wakefulness and difficulty falling asleep.

Increased appetite

Another potential side effect of taking antihistamines is an increased appetite. Only when you are striving to gain weight is this a positive outcome. Before you know it, you’ve consumed an extra 100 calories or more. Then you create that spare tire around your middle or perhaps it lands right there in front as belly fat.

Depression

Some asthma medications can exacerbate depression or suicidal thoughts and mental status should be evaluated on a continual basis.

Acupuncture is very safe in the hands of a trained, qualified, licensed practitioner. But, correct diagnosis of what imbalances are causing your allergies will also include Chinese Medicine dietary advice, lifestyle advice, and possibly herbal formulae to bring you back into balance. Actually, some very pleasant side effects that also can occur might be increased energy, less chronic pain, relief from asthma, less stress, relief from PMS, arthritis, or headaches. Perhaps you need a quick fix for jet lag, tennis elbow, an aching back, or flu or cold symptoms. Chinese Medicine is based in the concept of balancing energy. Balanced energy creates health. Similar to mitochondria receiving information to transmit instructions and to create energy for cell health, maintenance of the body’s energy flow and balance promotes healthy communication within the body. If your health is a garden, it must be maintained on several levels (physical, mental, and spiritual) as well as tended to daily. It is the quintessential Anti-Aging medicine!

After evaluation of your chief complaint, signs, and symptoms, we find acupuncture points along the appropriate meridians (channels of energy flow) related to involved organ systems. Fine, sterile, needles are then inserted. The flow of energy is redirected to correct any imbalance. After twenty to thirty minutes the needles are removed.

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What is Rhinitis?

Rhinitis is a common seasonal or recurrent complaint with signs and symptoms that include nasal congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and discomfort of the conjunctiva, pharynx, & ala nasi. The causal agent is hypersensitivity of the nasal mucosa to pollen, dust mites, fungal spores, animal dander, saliva, fumes and certain foods.

What is Hay fever?

Seasonal rhinitis is usually referred to as hay fever. It is a heightened reaction to grasses and pollens that have a restricted seasonal dispersion. It can be symptomless during the off times of the year. The primary characteristics include sneezing, profuse watery nasal discharge and sensitive itchy eyes.

Perennial rhinitis happens throughout year. It is a heightened response to animal dander, dust, fungal spores, cold air, and certain fumes. Signs and symptoms can be intermittent or recurring. Generally signs and symptoms are less pronounced, and will include a low-grade itch, discomfort or congestion of the nose and eyes, with episodic aggravations.

How does Chinese medicine see Rhinitis?

Chinese medicine considers rhinitis as an insufficiency of Wei qi. Wei qi is the body’s defence system operating beneath the dermis. The foundation of it is in kidney yang and is sent by the lungs up to the surface. The surface includes the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. In cases where this is poor it cannot fight a pathogenic onslaught resulting in increased reactions to inhaled particles.

Each individual’s rhinitis is unique. Even though they may seem alike, the weakness dwelling in a person’s organs could alter the symptomology, length and presentation. Sufferers could have more congestion than nasal discharge, or their rhinitis could have had a late onset, ie when they became adults.

How will a Chinese medicine physician handle my hay fever?

A Chinese medicine physician will deal with rhinitis stage by stage. First, they will seek to control the acute stage. Following this they will look at the underlying causal agent, and aim to correct this. This phase of therapy could vary greatly in duration and may comprise of acupuncture and herbal prescriptions along with food and lifestyle tips. While many patients will respond inside of two or tree months, others could possibly take over 12. It is worth considering this when thinking of seeking Chinese medical therapy. Supposing your hay fever is seasonal then undergoing treatment ahead of the anticipated time of year may well diminish the hardship of the conditions when the time of year begins. If you act ahead of time you could potentially not have any problems at all!

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Feel how your regular activities can become a vehicle for overcoming your most difficult challenges.

An effective approach to challenges can vastly improve your success in any endeavor.

TIME: August 29, 2009
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Explore the Mind-Body Connection

Learn how your mind affects your body:

• How you move
• How you look
• How you feel
• Your relationship to pleasure and pain

Feel how your body affects your mind:

• Posture affects your outlook
• Body language changes how you relate to yourself and others
• Do we make choices based upon how our body makes us feel or does our body reflect our choices?

When: Saturday, August 1, 2009
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The combination of gentle stretching movements and breathing used in qigong have been shown effective in the treatments of many issues.

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Qigong (translated as “energy work”) is an ancient and holistic art form that includes exercise of the physical, mental, and spiritual.  In traditional Chinese medicine, it is the physical or exercise component of maintaining health, strength, and wellbeing.

The combination of gentle stretching movements and breathing used in qigong have been shown effective in the treatments of many issues.

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Come and experience a free one hour Pilates class.  Pilates has been practiced by dancers, boxers, and fitness enthusiasts for decades to attain extraordinary strength and fitness without losing flexibility or adding unnecessary bulk.  More recently, Pilates has become well known among orthopedic and physical therapists as a safe and highly effective method to recover from and prevent injury.

Regular work in Pilates will help you:

• Build strength
• Increase flexibility
• Eliminate pain
• Improve awareness and control of your spine
• Improve balance
• Build and tone muscle
• Improve sports performance (Skiing, Biking, Golfing, Running, Tennis, etc.)

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The combination of gentle stretching movements and breathing used in qigong have been shown effective in the treatments of many issues.

TIME: May 16, 2009
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Breathing is the most vital of all our essential functions. Improve the efficiency and control of your breathing to:

Experience this series of 5 Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons designed to illuminate the many possibilities for greater ease and self discovery through breath.

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• Stay Focused– Be more in tune with your self and what you’re doing

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Breathing is the most vital of all our essential functions. Improve the efficiency and control of your breathing to:

• Lose Weight– Increase your metabolism by improving your #1 metabolic function
• Reduce Pain– Eliminate tension and counteract harmful stress hormones
• Eliminate Toxins– Minimize effects associated with aging by cleansing your insides with every breath
• Strengthen Your Insides– Learn to access deep core muscles and connective tissue

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