Kim Kubsch Are you stable while standing on one leg for 20 seconds? Are you equally confident to stand on the opposite leg for 20 seconds? If not, be proactive in doing exercises to strengthen your lower body. A daily balance program for better mobility and stability in and around the house is essential to…
Paullene Caraher There is no meeting during August. The next oil sharing will be September 13, 2017. That is the second Wednesday. Look for the article in the September Splash and SunBird News. Call Paullene Caraher at 602-292-7858 or Shelley Zavarella at 315-521-0451. You can text on these phones. The emails are annieosha@gmail and shelleyzavarella@gmail.com.
Noell Hyman Have you heard about the new group of yoga teachers who want to bring spinal and joint health, strength and balance and increased peace of mind to seniors living around Sun Lakes? I’m one of them (my name is Noell). We’ve added multiple yoga classes every day of the week; Hatha Yoga, Chair…
Kim Kubsch Qigong is an integration of physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intentions. Many healthcare professionals recommend Qigong as an important form of alternative complementary medicine. Especially for mature adults, Qigong creates an awareness of our internal health that are not part of traditional exercise programs. Most exercises do not emphasize the importance of…
Susan Reynhout The typical American diet contains a large proportion of unhealthy fats, too few fruits and vegetables, too much sugar and sodium and too little fiber. This contributes to the risk of heart disease, diabetes, inflammation and chronic diseases. The right foods help our bodies build and repair tissue, decrease inflammation, protect us from…
Paullene Caraher August Schedule 2017: Morning classes are held from 7:45-8:45 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Afternoon classes are from 4:00-5:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be no classes on Monday afternoon until the fall and no classes from August 7 to August 21. Normal classes will be held August 21 to August 31,…
Kim Kubsch More than one in three persons over the age of 65 falls each year, often at home. Up to 80% of these falls occur in the bathroom. Interesting that, during our youth, we have a quest to be “independent.” And during our vintage years of 65+, we cherish our independence and want to…
Marti Scott Yes, you are right — summer is here. I love summer water aerobics, because it is warm enough for more stretching and balance exercises. These exercises are so good for our bodies, and they help prevent falling. Exercising is not the only reason to join us — meeting new friends and laughing are…
Noell Hyman When I was in school learning about exercise and health, the emphasis was on muscles, weight and bones. Or maybe that was just what I focused on; I do not remember hearing much about the importance of care for the joints, the spine and the nerves at that time. But we all get…
Heatstroke is a real concern for Arizona pets. Failing to recognize the signs can be extremely dangerous – even deadly – to your beloved pet. Dogs are the most at risk, because they spend more time outdoors and traveling with us in vehicles than other pets. It is crucial to know the signs of heatstroke and…