Tag: health

What can I do?

  Lois Valleau Do you ever have times when you feel there is nothing you can do to make a difference in your life and in the lives of those around you? You know there should be some way you can bring a positive influence to your community and your country. There are ways, and…

A shot of yoga for pain relief

Noell Hyman “This is way better than narcotics!” a newer student said to me after his fourth Chair Yoga class ended at the Cottonwood Country Club. He’s been on a combination of opiates and morphine for pain in both the upper and lower back and for serious knee problems in both knees. In an effort…

Sync your brain and body with Tai Chi

Want a workout for your brain? Then add the movements of Tai Chi – an ideal way to exercise with purposeful, mindful movement. Often, we think of “mindful” as slow. The slower you go with Tai Chi, the more you have to work on keeping your thoughts on what you are doing to keep the…

2 Your Health: Amazing benefits of massage

Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and worsens over the passage of time. The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is poorly understood, which is why there is no authentic cause identified yet. However, 70% of the risk is believed to be genetic. Some other risks that can lead to Alzheimer’s at some…

Attention IronOaks new homeowners

  Attention IronOaks New Homeowners – You are eligible for a FREE round of golf for two, FREE week of fitness, FREE week of tennis and BOGO meal at Stone & Barrel or Grill on the Green. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Group, c/o Howard Lundgren, at 480-369-2015 or email…

Medicare open enrollment period October 15 – December 7

  Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona…

Medicine chest makeover with essential oils

  JoAnne Gaudioso If you have been seriously considering following a more natural path to health and wellness, introducing essential oils into your daily habits is a good way. Essential Oils can be used for both emotional and physical wellness applications. Essential oils can be used in three ways: Aromatically: Simply place a drop of…

Health benefit 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…

Falling is life, Getting up is living

Kim Kubsch On September 22, 2018, we will celebrate National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Such a day is important to recognize that falls are common amongst our elderly and we must take preventative methods to stop this from occurring. However, falls are inevitable in the elderly, and some can do some serious injury that requires…