Health calendar
Advertiser Staff
Women's Health Conference, on nutrition, la'au, lomi, spiritual coverings and beauty, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today, True Holiness Church, Nanakuli; $15. 695-5545, 843-8095.
Safe Return Registration Day, a program to assist in the return of family members with Alzheimer's disease or dementia when they wander from home. Fill out an information form, have a photo taken and give a wrist measurement for a Safe Return bracelet, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, with a presentation on how to identify and minimize risks of senior wandering, at 10 a.m., Ward Warehouse. Bring a recent photo and wrist measurement if the senior cannot be present; $40 fee. 591-2771.
"Noni Does It Help Cancer Patients?" a talk by Dr. Brian F. Issell on his current study of the effectiveness of noni in alleviating the effects of cancer, 7 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Manoa Hawaii Institute of Geophysics (HIG), room 110; free. 956-8246.
Stress Management, a talk by clinical psychologist Dr. Brenda Lovette, part of the Health and Wellness Lecture series, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Windward YMCA, Kailua; free with a light lunch. Reservations: 261-0808.
"The Science and Art of Meditation," four-session class on the techniques of meditation with breathing exercises, affirmations, Hatha Yoga postures and chanting, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24, Kaiser Honolulu Clinic's fourth floor waiting area; $39 for Kaiser-plan members, $43 for guests. Registration: 432-2270.
Sparking Short-Term Memory, workshop for those 55 and older, led by Marie Riley using acupressure and reflexology points for mental activity, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $9. Registration: 235-7433.
Personal Safety and Self-Defense, learn how to protect and defend yourself from assaults and attacks, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Kaiser Honolulu Clinic's conference room 1BC; $34 for Kaiser plan members, $44 for nonmembers. 432-2270.
Tai Chi for Stress Reduction, workshop led by Marie Riley using basic patterns for peace of mind, 11 a.m.-noon Aug. 6, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $19. Registration: 235-7433.
Learn to Counsel Yourself and Others, learn wellness counseling techniques and explore the possibility of registering for full training in UnTherapy from founder Sunny Massad, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 6, Hawai'i Wellness Retreat House; $35. 848-5544, www.hawaiiwellnessinstitute.org.
Hunza Health and Longevity Seminar, learn the secrets of the long-lived peoples of the Himalayas, presented by Dr. John Westerdahl, with showing of the film, "The Miracle of Hunza," 7 p.m. Aug. 6, Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2313 Nu'uanu; free. 524-1352.