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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, July 5, 2001

Health Calendar

Today

"You, Your Health Care and the Internet," lecture on how modern technology is transforming the area of health care, 7:30 p.m., Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss 012, UH-Manoa; free. 956-3836 or www.outreach.hawaii.edu/

Tomorrow

"Reducing Anxiety Using Your Mind and Breath," practice techniques of autogenic training and progressive relaxation using Dr. Emmett Miller's tape "Letting Go of Stress," for seniors over 55 years old, part of the Continuing Education Program, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Windward Community College; $9. 235-7433, 235-7400.

Saturday

"Shorts in Paradise: New Developments in the Treatment of Varicose Veins," interactive workshops, exhibits, and demonstrations, sponsored by the Straub Foundation, 8 a.m.-1:30 a.m., 'Ilikai hotel; free. Registration required: 524-6755.

"Walking Workshop with Barbara Steffens," learn tips on safety, shoes, techniques and motivation, 8:30-10 a.m., Kapi'olani Park; $7 general or free with "The Healing Heart Coupon Book." Register by July 6, call for location: 547-4466.

Junior Sports Camp, learn a variety of of activities including in-line skating, martial arts, swimming, golf, tennis, basketball, and more from professional and local athletes, for children ages 7 to 15, 9 a.m.-noon each Saturday for four weeks, 2nd session begins July 21, Honolulu Club; $90. 543-3974

"Joints in Motion" training team informational meeting, learn about training for the December Honolulu Marathon while raising donations for the Arthritis Foundation, 11:30 a.m., Suite 1306, Pan Am Building; repeats 5 p.m. Wednesday; free to attend meeting. Registration: 942-3636 or from the Neighbor Islands: 800-462-0743.

Vegetarian Cooking Class, learn how to cook with spirulina grown organically in Kona, 2-3:30 p.m., Down to Earth Lifestyle Center; free. 949-0298.

Monday

Crohn's disease and colitis support group, meeting with presentation on stress and relationships by Dr. Michael Bressem, 7:30-9 p.m., Doctor's Lounge, Straub Clinic; free. 623-9303.

"Hemachromatosis: What are the Damages," internet chat with Dr. Inam Ur Rahman, 8 a.m., www.stfrancishawaii.org/ or www.americasdoctor.com/; free. 547-6337.

Wednesday

"Living Well with Arthritis," discussion of new advancements in treatment by Dr. Kristine Uramoto and Susan Milton, noon-1 p.m., Third Floor Physicians Lounge, Honolulu Medical Clinic; free. 537-2211, ext. 581.

"Filling the Void through Adoption," talk session with Daniel Leung of the Adoption Connection, sponsored by Resolve of Hawai'i, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Conference Room A, Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children; free. 528-8559.

"Vegetarian Eating by Land, Sea and Air," demonstration and discussion by Mary Arakaki on healthy eating while traveling, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawai'i, 7 p.m., Ala Wai Golf ; free. 944-8344.

The Health Calendar appears in the Island Life section each Thursday. Send announcements to: Health Calendar, Island Life, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Fax: 525-8055.