JoAnne Gaudioso Good sleep health is important for individuals to achieve their personal and family health goals. Only 27% of the total population get the recommended amount of sleep, seven to nine hours for adults. Depriving your body of sleep can be linked to many health risks and places a tremendous burden on virtually…
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June 2018, Clubs & Classes
Energy yoga classes June schedule
Paullene Caraher Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, third floor. Mornings: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. – Nidra Yoga on the second Tuesday (June 5) Afternoons: No Monday afternoon classes until the fall. Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.…
June 2018, Clubs & Classes
Gentle Tai Chi puts health in balance
Kim Kubsch Did you know that the gentle martial art of tai chi can build strength and ease symptoms? Tai chi can be a great indoor movement to enjoy any time of year, but especially during our hot summers. At the same time, meet like-minded friends in Sun Lakes and share healthy lifestyle ideas.…
June 2018, Clubs & Classes
Healing with essential oils
Paullene Caraher The next oil sharing will be on June 6 (the first Wednesday) from 1:00-2:00 p.m. We will be making a blend to address severe pain: The Morphine Bomb. This is a blend of particular oils which has a similar effect to the drug. This is one person’s experience: The following is my…
June 2018, Clubs & Classes
What motivated you to seek Reiki?
Lois Valleau Reiki is a gentle yet powerful energy that relaxes the body and promotes healing. Since 1995, the Reiki Circle has been in existence in Sun Lakes. Each Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m., we meet in Room A-2 in the Cottonwood courtyard to share this healing energy. We offer this service as a…
June 2018, Clubs & Classes
Movement for low back pain
Noell Hyman Take a moment to notice the way you’re sitting right now. Is your back rounding backward? Think about how much you sit during the day and how often your spine might be rounding back, which is the opposite position the lower back is designed for. It is supposed to curve slightly inward…
April 2018, Generals
Medicare, Medicaid and other related health information
Neil Tamber Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long…
April 2018, Clubs & Classes
Enjoy good posture and balance with Tai Chi
Kim Kubsch In Tai Chi and Qigong, good posture centers around the principle of verticality. That means the head is centered over the torso, the torso rests over the hips and the hips are centered over the legs and feet, your base of support. The spine is literally the backbone of verticality. In this…
March 2018, Generals
Health screenings at Risen Savior – Tuesday, March 20
Risen Savior Lutheran Church invites you to… Is Your Health at Risk? Heart Disease – Stroke – Cancer – Aneurysm – Kidney/Liver/Thyroid Disease? On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 11 cardiovascular and abdominal ultrasound screenings will be available for only $200 (compare at $2,000 on up). Appointment is required. Call 602-254-7130 or 800-770-0240 to schedule.…
March 2018, Clubs & Classes
Good health: Great blessing
Rina Cupples Your northern relatives probably don’t want to hear about our 80-degree weather. My brother in Connecticut, experiencing freezing temperatures and bouts of snow, certainly doesn’t. It’s spring here in the Valley. And I’m counting my blessings! Another great blessing is maintaining good health. You’ve heard plenty about including, continuing or even ramping…