Health Calendar
TODAY
"Linking Hypertension and Osteoporosis," a Healing Foods Forum with Edward K. Fujimoto presenting research on the role of balancing minerals in the diet, 7-8 p.m., Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. Registration: 263-5400
FRIDAY
Ki Development and Stress Management Seminar, led by Christopher Curtis, instructor with the Hawai'i Ki Federation, 7-9 p.m., 1429 Makiki St.; $10. 256-8194.
SATURDAY
Eve in Paradise: Controversies in Women's Health, speakers and discussions on women's health issues, sponsored by Straub Foundation, HMSA Foundation, Kapi'olani Health, Queen's Medical Center and Strong Foundation, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 'Ilikai hotel; free but limited seating. Call for reservation: 524-6755.
Holidays, Grief and the Art of Coping, workshop for grieving persons with panel and small group discussions, sponsored by Hospice Hawai'i and St. Francis Hospice, Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary and Williams Funeral Services, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Ko'olau Golf Course, Kane'ohe; $25 includes materials and buffet lunch. Registration: 949-0022.
Osteoporosis Seminar, learn treatment options from medication to joint replacement, 9 a.m., Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium, Kuakini Health Systems; free but limited seating. Registration: 547-9133.
Chi Kung for Health, movements to strengthen energy and concen-tration and improve flexibility, two-session workshop led by Marie Riley, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, Windward Community College; $27. Call to register: 235-7433, 235-7400.
The Heart of Self Healing, a class on toning, conscious breathing and meditation to relieve stress, pain and disease, facilitated by Sheryl Jai, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $25 donation. Call for reservation and location: 479-5179.
Tasty Healthy Holidays, informational workshop and food tasting by Dr. Terry Shintani, author of "The HawaiiDiet" and sponsored by Holistica Hawaii Health Center and the Hawai'i Health Foundation, 2-4 p.m., Holistica Center, Kalia Tower, Hilton Hawaiian Village; $20. Reservations required: 951-6546.
Qigong Seminar, presentation of basic concepts of qigong and the practice of breathing, posture and concentration led by Limin Song, sponsored by East West Qigong International, 5:30-7 p.m., McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free. 941-9707.
SUNDAY
16th Annual MADD Dash 5K Run/Walk, with entertainment and refreshments, a fund-raiser for MADD-Hawaii, 3 p.m., begins at Skygate Sculpture, civic center grounds; $18, $10 for children under 12. 532-6232.
Qigong Workshop, cultivate qi (vital energy), jing (essence) and shen (spirit) with instructor Dr. Richard Rogachevsky, 6-8 p.m., Yoga Chakra, 675 Au'ahi Street; $15 general, $5 seniors. 529-8889.
Send announcements to: Health Calendar, Island Life, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Fax: 525-8055. E-mail: islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com or fax 525-8055.
