Integrative Medicine: Options for Whole Being Wellness:
January 8th, 7pm, San Ramon Library
This workshop will explain the resurgence of traditional Eastern therapies and other complementary modalities, and show how they complement Western medicine for overall physical well-being. These forms of preventative medicine can work along side more conventional self-care methods to support the healing process, and make more invasive medical procedures unnecessary. A truly holistic understanding of health is empowering, thus allowing every person to have all the information on what is available to achieve individualized wellness goals.
Stress Management for Optimum Health:
February 12th, 7pm, San Ramon Library
It is vital to understand what stress is and how it affects all aspects of health. This class will not only explain the causes, types, and effects of stress, but will also provide a framework for understanding how to effectively manage stress in your life. Examples of stress-reduction techniques and available holistic health modalities that can support this effort will be presented. Included will be body awareness and progressive relaxation, breathing techniques and poses from the yogic tradition, as well as grounding exercises. Even though stress cannot be completely avoided, it can be managed and the problems it may cause can be prevented!
Events
The Purpose and Benefits of Detoxification— It’s Time for Spring Cleaning!
March 12th, 7pm, San Ramon Library
In this world of fast food, pesticides, heavy metals, and other types of pollutants, it is of utmost importance to take the time to understand why and how to detoxify the body. This class will present some important information on the organs and systems of elimination, as well as the wide range of cleansing options available within complementary medicine. Included will be information on Lymphatic Drainage massage, Acupuncture for detoxification, the Ionic Detox Foot Bath, herbal and dietary cleansing, and other internal and external detoxification methods.