Posted on: Saturday, July 17, 2004

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Get Fit Girl, fitness seminars, trunk show of training gear, classes in workouts led by instructors from the Honolulu Club, followed by a 3-mile run/walk, 8:30-10 a.m. today, Niketown Honolulu; free. 943-6453.

Dahn Hak Art Healing Festival, see a martial arts performance and try a Dahn yoga session which includes holistic fitness and energy training, 10 a.m.-noon today in Aiea (486-9642) and 4-6 p.m. today in Honolulu (942-0003); free. Call for location.

Herbal Beauty Products, Dr. Monique Yuen shows how to make your own natural products including lip balm, facial cleanser and hair rinse, 10 a.m.-noon today, The Queen's Medical Center; $3. Registration: 537-7117.

Trying to Have a Baby? seminar led by Dr. Carl Morton on in-vitro fertilization options, noon-1 p.m. today, Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute; free. 946-2226.

Relay for Life, participants walk, run, jog or stroll during a 12-hour overnight relay, 7 p.m. today to 7 a.m. tomorrow, Magic Island; also, 7 p.m. July 23 to 7 a.m. July 24 at Sandy Beach; a benefit for American Cancer Society. 595-7500.

How to Detox Your Body, Dr. Thauna Abrin discusses safe and effective liver- and colon-cleansing methods, 1-4 p.m. tomorrow, 3221 E. MS noa Rd.; $30. Reservations: 386-2102.

Breathe Free, nine-session stop-smoking program, begins 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and continues 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday; then daily classes July 25-29 and follow-up classes Aug. 3 and 5; Wellness Center, Castle Medical Center; $100. Register: 263-5400.

Pain Management Seminar, how to manage cancer pain, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, St. Francis Medical Center West; free. Register: 486-8420.

Low-Sodium Cooking with Flair, learn to use spices, herbs and specific cooking techniques to create low-salt dishes, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, Frear Cafe Dining Room; $30. 566-3780.

Preventing Skin Cancer, discussion on restoring elasticity and how ultraviolet light damages skin, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Unity Church at Diamond Head, Heartuary room; free. 942-9018.

Why Women's Health? luncheon presentation by Lindsey Carry on emerging trends in women's health care and information on the Women's Health Center opening this fall at The Queen's Medical Center, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Hale Koa Hotel; $18 for Professional Women's Network members, $30 for guests and non-members (no-shows will be billed). Reservations: 533-4800, www.pwnhawaii.org.

Foot Reflexology & Acu-Points, workshop led by Marie Riley on applying pressure to body points on the feet and ankles for relief of shoulder tension, for seniors ages 55 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 112; $9 per class. Registration required: 235-7433.

Wholistic Living Fair IV, vendors and speakers offer insights on living a balanced life with traditional Hawaiian healing methods and contemporary products and services presented, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 24 and 25, Neal Blaisdell Center, HawaiUi Suites; $3. 256-6130.

Natural First Aid, Dr. Thauna Abrin and Dr. Monique Yuen present a workshop on using herbal and homeopathic medicines to create an effective first-aid kit, 10 a.m.-noon July 24, UH-Manoa Leisure Center; $40 includes samples. Today is last day to register: 956-6468.

Reducing Eyestrain, workshop lead by Marie Riley on learning eye exercises using the Dr. Bates method, 10 a.m.-noon July 24, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 112; $19. Registration required: 235-7433.

ONGOING

Qigong Class, practice slow, gentle movements to enhance life-force flow with master Qing Chuan Wang, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturdays, Aloha Tower Marketplace, observation deck; $13 per class or $50 per month. 234-5508.

East West Qigong International holds Qigong classes Saturdays through Thursdays at various times and locations; fee. Call 941-9707 or visit www.eastwestqigong.org for schedule and details.

Kripalu Yoga Class, poses for relaxation and rejuvenation taught by Walleska Tepping, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays and Mondays through Thursdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa; $15 per class. Reservations required: 921-5240.

Butoh Movement Workshop, exercises to develop sensory and spatial awareness through dance and spoken word, 3-5 p.m. Sundays, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month. 387-4861.

Morning Exercise Class, stretching, bending and breathing techniques led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.

Body Shaping Level 1, 10-session introductory class includes low-impact aerobics, resistance training, stretching and relaxation techniques, 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, through Aug. 2, The Queen's Medical Center; $8 per class. Registration required: 537-7117.

Body Works Hawaii offers ongoing classes in low-impact aerobics and more than 50 workouts and cardio kick-boxing, 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria; $1 per class. 735-5755, 377-5132.

Tai Chi For Those With Arthritis, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, 2:30-3:30 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Institute for Zen Studies, 720 Iwilei Road; $4 per class. 566-7231, 596-2900. Also, 8:30- 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Chinatown Cultural Plaza courtyard; $1 donation requested. 596-2900.

40 Minutes to Health, workshop on maintaining your health naturally, presented by Dr. Mark Hoffman, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Island Family Chiropractic; free. 596-0599.

Taiji Class, yang-style taiji led by Limin Song focuses on energy and healing instead of the martial arts, 7-8 a.m. Thursdays, Aloha Tower Marketplace, observation deck; $25 per month. 941-9707.

Chi-Lel Qigong, with instructor Ginny Walden of Blue Sky Healing Arts, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, Kapahulu Center; $5. 396-9080.

Freedom from Pain, series of classes presented by Brett A. Sloan on how nutrition can help to reduce pain from inflammation and injury, 6 p.m. Fridays, Airport Center Chiropractic Clinic; free. 834-8662.

Hearing Tests for Seniors, Ohana Hearing Care Hawaii offers free comprehensive audiometric hearing tests for those older than 55. By appointment only: 593-2137.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes on an ongoing basis for $30 per month or $75 per quarter at its Kailua center. Call 263-5400 or go to www.castlemed.org for the schedule.

Fitness and exercise classes, ongoing classes in yoga, tai chi, aerobics, senior aerobics, Pilates, kickboxing and self defense, various times and days at Kapi?olani Women's Center. Call for registrations and schedule: 535-7000.

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