Posted on: Saturday, June 14, 2003
Health calendar
Advertiser Staff
"Making Herbal Medicine Workshops," series of three classes, taught by naturopathic physicians Thauna Abrin and Monique Yuen, covering such topics as teas, tinctures, oils, and herbal and flower remedies, 10 a.m.-noon today, June 21 and 28, UH-Manoa Campus Leisure Center; $40 per class or $85 for all three classes, with discounts for UH students. Registration: 956-6468.
"Hand Reflexology," workshop led by Marie Riley using acupressure points for in the hand that relieve headaches and nausea, for those 55 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Hale Kuhina Room 107, Windward Community College; $9. 235-7433.
Keep Me Healthy Conference, discussions on health topics including diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, transplants, with healthy cooking demonstrations and interactive exhibits and displays, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 21, Coral Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village; $35 individual, $125 for five-member family. www.kidneyhi.org or call 589-5936.
"MANAGING NUTRITION IN DEMENTIA CARE," training for caregivers, family and health professionals on eating problems, nutritional goals and dietary guidelines and related issues, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 21, Seagull at Kapolei Care Center, 91-531 Farrington Highway; $15 professionals, $10 general, $5 students and volunteers and free for caregivers. Registration: 591-2771.
The Art of Breath Control for Health and Healing, two-session workshop on efficient breathing techniques taught by Marie Riley, 10 a.m.-noon June 21 and 28, Saunders Hall, Room 244, UH-Manoa; $39 for both sessions. Register for class S04774: 956-7221.
"RELAY FOR LIFE 2003," two dusk-to-dawn relays in support of cancer survivors, overnight 7 p.m. tonight to 7 a.m. Sunday, Mililani High School and Kaka'ako Gateway Park; donations and walk sponsorships benefit the American Cancer Society. 595-7500.
Lupus 101, educational seminar on treatment options and coping skills for those diagnosed with Lupus, 10 a.m.-noon June 21, Room 612, University of Phoenix on Fort Street Mall; free. Reservation required: 538-1522.
