Posted on: Saturday, June 26, 2004
Health Calendar
Advertiser Staff
Keys to Connecting with Alzheimer Patients, David Fitzgerald presents ways to use a person's life story to cue memories and redirect challenging behavior, and how music can help calm, reduce anxiety and promote sleep, 10-11:30 a.m. today, Boy Scout Headquarters, president's hall; free. 591-2771.
How to Detox Your Body This Summer, learn safe detoxification methods for body purification from Dr. Thauna Abrin, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Hawaii Wellness Retreat House; $35. Registration: 848-5544, www.hawaiiwellnessinstitute.org.
Nutrition for Lupus, nutritionist Amy Brown discusses the importance of a healthy diet for lupus patients, with food samples and recipes, 10 a.m.-noon today, Kapi'olani Community College, 'Ohi'a auditorium; free. 538-1522. Also: Lupus 101, class by Dr. Craig Kadooka on this auto-immune disease, 10 a.m.-noon today, Hilo Medical Center ground-floor conference room, Big Island; free. (800) 201-1522.
Multiple Sclerosis: Underdiagnosed?, neurologist Dr. Leo Maher speaks on the increasing incidence of this chronic disease, 6 p.m. Wednesday, The Queen's Medical Center auditorium; free. Registration required: 537-7117.
Balancing Hormones, natural solutions for correcting female hormone imbalance and its relationship to issues of weight, insomnia, fatigue, sexual dysfunction and depression, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Unity Church at Diamond Head, Heartuary room; free. 942-9018.
Living With Diabetes, four-session class on lifestyle changes to reduce health risks associated with diabetes, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 1-22, Castle Medical Center Wellness auditorium, Kailua; $65. 263-5400.
Infant Massage, five-session class teaches parents to use massage to sooth their babies, ages one to six months, 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays, July 2-30, Purple Yoga Hawaii, University Square; $60. 485-0230.
Freedom Run/Walk and Bill Emerson Memorial Race, 5K run and 1-mile walk to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii, 7 a.m. July 4, starting at Kailua High School gym; $18 entry fee with T-shirt, $10 fee without a T-shirt. 528-3058.
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Qigong Class, gentle movements to enhance life-force flow with instructor Qing Chuan Wang, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturdays, Aloha Tower Marketplace second-floor 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 on O'ahu at a nominal cost. 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, Mondays through Thursdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort; $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 Hawaii, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month. 387-4861.
Baby Boot Camp, strength training for moms with stroller-age babies, summer classes starting at Aloha Tower Marketplace, 'Ewa Beach, Kahala Mall, Mililani and Waipio Gentry; first class is free, following classes are $12 each with discounts available for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 for schedule and locations or visit www.babybootcamp.com.
Exercise Class, morning stretching, bending and breathing class led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.
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.
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