Posted on: Saturday, September 18, 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. Sept. 18, Niketown Honolulu; free. 943-6453.

Family Caregiver Training Program, seven-session class teaches the basics of caregiving skills and how to create a healthier, happier experience for seniors and their caregivers from local experts in the field, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Oct. 30, Central Union Church; free to caregivers, donations accepted. Registration required: 988-5678, 988-6300.

Hawaii Woman Expo, information booths, product samples, health screenings, lectures, workshops and door prizes, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 18 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 19, Blaisdell Center; $5. 235-2358.

"Embrace the Flow," workshop on empowering women through yoga, meditation, reiki and alternative medical therapies, 2-4 p.m. tomorrow, Windward United Church of Christ, Kailua; free. 284-5735.

"The Dos, Don'ts and Maybes for Breast Cancer Patients," Dr. Paul J. Ross, director of oncology services, presents a talk on using herbs and supplements in the treatment of cancer, 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Francis Medical Center's, Weinberg Office Pavilion, fifth floor; free. Registration: 547-6410.

Herbal Medicine Making Workshops, series of three classes led by Dr. Thauna Abrin and Dr. Monique Yuen, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 5, UH-Manoa Campus Leisure Center; $40 per class or $85 for the series includes herbal samples; discounts for UH students. 956-6368.

"The Truth about Cellulite," Dr. Howard Murad shares the myths and facts about cellulite as well as information on solutions and anti-aging concepts for skincare, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Medical Center Ohana room; free. Registration required: 263-5400.

"Regaining Control," Dr. Kenric Murayama discusses treatment options, including surgery, in the treatment of obesity, 5 p.m. Wednesday, The Queen's Medical Center auditorium, second floor lobby; free. Reservations: 537-7117.

LifeFest Kapalua, three-day health and wellness event with lectures, panel discussions and workshops, featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Andrew Weil, Thursday through Sept. 26, Kapalua Resort, Maui; $345 includes all workshops and sessions and the culinary reception; room and meals at an additional cost. Reservations: 800-527-2582.

"Lunch Alive: Living Well, Eating Well," life-skills development series with Alan Titchenal speaking on "Guilt-free Fast Food," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa; free, bring your own lunch or purchase from the cafeteria. 236-9256.

Bone Marrow Drive, to find a donor match for two brothers of Vietnamese ancestry and others needing transplants, 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Vietnamese Festival at Kapi'olani Park. 524-6619.

New Insights and Treatments on Non-Hodgkin Lymphona, Ian Okazaki presents information on risk factors, diagnosis, classification and future directions in treatment, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, 888 S. King St., physician's dining room; free with educational packet and refreshments provided. Registration: 800-215-1098, ext. 236.

Healthy and Hapai Day 2004, informational booths and presentations on baby equipment and safety, birth preparation, exercise, nutrition, smoking and pregnancy, perenatal depression and fatherhood, presented by Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawai'i, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Hawai'i State Capitol auditorium; free. 951-5808.

Infant Massage Course, learn how to give your baby (aged one to six months old) a massage, 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 24-Oct. 22, Purple Yoga Hawaii, University Square; $60. 944-8585.

Women and Heart Disease, a panel of doctors of cardiology, led by John P. Kristofich, share their knowledge about reducing the risk factors for women, sponsored by Straub Foundation, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel; $20. 524-6755.

"Drug Free Teens: Why Relationships Make a Difference," workshop led by Martha "Marti" Barham on identifying social factors that increase substance abuse and suggestions for useful ways to manage behavior issues among teens and their families, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Honolulu Elks Lodge, 2933 Kalakaua Ave.; $50 includes lunch and handouts, $45 if registration is received by today. 591-6296.

ONGOING

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 and Spa; $15 per class. Reservations required: 921-5240.

Aikido classes, with The Aikido Ohana and instructor Alan Nagahisa, 8-9:30 a.m. Sundays, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Higashi Hongwanji Mission, 1685 'Alaneo St.; $20 per month for three classes per week. 221-8656, www.aikidoohana.org.

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.

"Baby Boot Camp," strength training for moms with stroller-age babies, summer classes starting at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Kahala Mall, Waipio Gentry, 'Ewa Beach and Mililani; first class is free, subsequent classes are $12 each, with discounts available for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 for schedule and locations, or visit www.babybootcamp.com.

Golden tai chi class, Master Huang leads lessons in beginning tai chi and qigong, 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 31, Aloha Tower Marketplace second-floor observation deck; $10 per class. 566-2337.

Tai Chi For 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.

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.

"Rejuvenate!," adaptive yoga for seniors, with standing, seated and optional floor exercises, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani, Kane'ohe; $3 per class. 247-6211.