Carol Emerson Tai Chi is an ancient system of exercise that originated in the Taoist temples of China over 2,000 years ago. The monks of the temples developed Tai Chi as a way to keep themselves physically fit while spending many hours in meditation and also as a means (they hoped) to obtain longevity, even…
Tag: Health
February 2017
February is American Heart Month – Building healthier lives
Linda Shannon-Hills The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. SBR Wellness Roundup invites Dr. Thomas Vaglio to speak on…
February 2017
Beginners Meditation Class starts March 6th
Join meditation teacher and ordained Kriya Yoga initiate and swami Carol Emerson for a three-week introductory meditation class that will set you up for your own personal practice. You probably have heard about the benefits of meditation (like how it can reduce stress, improve your health, prevent disease and last but not least bring more…
February 2017
Health Night Out
Phyllis Ketring Health Night Out on February 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. will feature Dr. Hoang Thai, M.D., FACC, FSCAI. His topic will be Breakthroughs in Cardiac Care. Interventional cardiologists rank among the world’s foremost authorities on cardiovascular disease and its treatment. February’s presenter at Health Night Out, Dr. Hoang Thai, is an interventional cardiologist.…
January 2017
Health Night Out January 23
Health Night Out will be Monday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Scott N. Sheftel, M.D., FAAD will do a free skin cancer screening. One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetimes according to the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Regular check-ups are the key to finding skin cancer before it becomes…
January 2017
January SBR Wellness Roundup – medication misuse and abuse prevention
Linda Shannon-Hills Our January SBR Wellness Roundup talk will be on Tuesday, January 10, at 4:00 p.m. presented by Sally Krommes from Pima Council on Aging. She will give an educational presentation with tools for organizing medications, safeguarding medications and safely disposing of medications. Join us for this important topic on Tuesday, January 10, at…
December 2016
Beautiful Day for a Health Fair
Phyllis Ketring The Health Fair was a great success thanks to the dedication, willingness and skill of the SaddleBrooke One staff. They planned, coordinated and worked tirelessly to help this large event go smoothly. Over 100 SaddleBrooke volunteers gave freely of their time assisting exhibitors and fairgoers alike. Thank you to everyone who made this…
December 2016
December Wellness Roundup presentation
Linda Shannon-Hills Acupuncture: An Integrative Treatment for Chronic Pain from Soft Tissue and Sport Injury will be presented by Steve Liu, L.Ac., BSEE from HanLing Acupuncture Healing Center on Monday, December 12, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in La Mesa Room at La Hacienda Clubhouse. One of the most common chronic pain disorders is caused by soft…
December 2016
How do I slow my aging brain?
Dr. Mark Magdanz Delaying the effects of aging has become one very researched topic as the Boomer Generation hits retirement. The process of aging is inevitable, but we may delay the rapidity and severity of life’s changes. Some things that if done delay brain function decline as one ages are well established: 1) Stay socially…
November 2016
Healing Movement System… Restoring Vitality After Injury or Inactivity
Marlene Diskin “Do you have physical challenges? Do you want to be more active? Do you just want to feel better?” With these questions, Joe Pinella opened his talk to guests at the SBR Women’s Club Luncheon on Monday, October 10. Living at SBR we’re so lucky to have easy access to a variety of…