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H e a l t h *V a t c h
Maternity Water W orkout — Helping new moms regain muscle tone,
strength, and flexibility, all in the support and freedom of the water. Call
503-256-4000for more information.
Senior Aerobics — A low-impact workout geared specifically toward
seniors. Call 503-449-0783 for current schedule.
Osteoporosis Screening — An ultrasound bone density screening with
personalized education; fee $30. To schedule an appointment, call 503-
261-6611.
Mind Body Health Class -- Learn and practice techniques to help you improve
your mood, health and wellbeing, including effective ways to manage
difficult emotions and chronic stress or illness. Registration is $70 for Kaiser
Permanente members and $95 for nonmembers. Call 503-286-6816.
Red Cross Certification — The Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross now offers
credits to helps professionals maintain licensing or certification. For a
cumulative list, visit pdxinfo.net.
Tenderfoot Care - Treat your feet with a soak, nail trim, buffing and
massage from a licensed nurse at one o f six clinics or at your home. Call
503-251 -6303 for more information.
Free Body Basics -- This physician recommended class is appropriate for
all ages and health conditions. Plan to attend this one-session class and
learn the simple guidelines for safe exercises, including stretching. Call
503-256-4000to register.
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Tart Cherry Juice for Muscle Pain
Study measures
benefits
Tart cherry juice may be a safer
way to treat muscle pain and in­
flammation than over-the-counter
pain relievers such as ibuprofen,
according to researchers at Or­
egon Health & Science Univer­
sity.
A study of athletes who com­
peted in Oregon’s Hood to Coast
Relay showed runners who con­
sumed Montmorency cherry juice
for a week prior to the race and on
race day reported significantly less
pain than runners who received a
placebo.
“The bottom line is those run­
ners who used tart cherry juice
had less inflammation and faster
muscle strength recovery,” said
Dr. Kerry Kuehl of the OHSU
School o f Medicine and the lead
Families with Mental Illness — A free, 12-week course for people whose
family members live with mental illness is offered at Emanuel Hospital, Mt.
Hood Medical Center and Providence Medical Center. The course has
been described as “life-changing” by form er participants. Registration is
required by calling 503-203-3326.
the peel o f the fruit contains the
same enzym e as over-the-counter
a n ti-in fla m m a to ry d ru g s lik e
ibuprofen.
N o n -ste ro id a l
a n ti­
inflammatories are the most widely
used drug in the world. An esti­
mated 60 million people take a pre­
scription or over-the-counter anti­
inflammatory, including aspirin,
every day. However, regular use of
anti-inflammatory drugs can lead to
kidney failure, heart and stomach
problems.
“There are an estimated 100,000
hospitalizations and 16,500 deaths
per year due to internal bleeding
cau sed by n o n -stero id al a n ti­
author on the study.
inflammatories,” Kuehl says. “De­
M ontm orency - or sour pie hydration in combination with non­
cherries - have the highest anti­ steroidal anti-inflammatory use -
inflammatory content o f any food, which is common among runners -
including blueberries, pom egran­ can damage the kidneys. M ont­
ates and other fruits. The anti­ morency cherry juice may be a
inflam m atory substance found in healthier substitute.”
M anaging Chronic Hepatitis C -- Third W ednesday of each month at 5
p.m. The informative session is led by a registered nurse to help you
manage side effects of medications and dosage preparations and admin­
istration; doctor referral required. To register, call 503-251-6313.
Better Breathers — An asthma educational support group meets on the
1 st Tuesday of the month from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Adventist Medical
Center. For information, call 503-251 -6830.
Cancer Resource Center - Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and
the American Red Cross have joined forces to create the first in-hospital
resource center providing books, printed material, computer access and
more for individuals and families dealing with cancer. The center is open
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled s ta ff are ready to help those in need.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention — Learn how to protect your family from lead
poisoning. Ideal for folks in live in older homes with children or pregnant
women. Qualified participants receive a free kit of safety and testing
supplies. Call 503-284-6827.
SPLNACOLUMN
Parenting Classes - Newborns don’t come with instruction manuals but
parents and parents-to-be can learn about a variety of topics from pain and
childbirth to breastfeeding to infant CPR and much more. For a schedule
of events, call 503-574-6595 or visit: providence.org/classes.
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Cardiac-Rehab Exercises — A medically supervised exercise program for
people dealing with heart conditions. For information, call 503-251 -6260.
Stroke Alert Screening - Check your carotid arteries with a painless
ultrasound to assess your risk. Fee $40. To schedule a screening, call 503-
251-6137.
Empowerment through Relaxation - Free informal meditation classes that
address breathing techniques, some gentle ancient African yoga poses
and mental balancing techniques- People have left these classes joyful
and with a peaceful view of their lives. We have these sessions bi­
m onthly- Call Dr. Marcelitte Failla at 503-228-6140.
Powerful Tools For Caregivers — 6-week educational series designed to
help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for relatives or
friends with chronic illness. Class size is limited, and registration is
required. Call 503-413-8018.
Leg Alert Screening—Check fbr peripheral arterial disease with this safe,
simple screening using ankle and arm blood pressure. The fee is $40. To
schedule an appointment, call 503-251-6137.
An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession
Part 10. Fatigue: A cure for people sick
and tired of being of being sick and tired.
: I seem to be tired a lot lately.
Does that mean I need iron?
stress. Many of you have probably
heard o f the “Fight Or Flight” syn­
: The most common reason drome. When the body is stressed,
patients come into our office it responds with a combat-ready
posture. In analyzing many such
is because of some type of pain.
But many of these people are also patients’ x-rays, we find the head
suffering from fatigue. Fatigue angled forward and the back arched
that makes the eyes bum slows in this highly-stressed position.
down the healing process and A fter C hiropractic adjustm ent,
makes you wonder why you don’t this condition is often vastly im ­
feel as well as you used to. Obvi­ proved. Patients com e back well-
Q
A
ously, there can be many causes
of fatigue. Diet is certainly one of
them. It’s a subject w e’d be happy
to discuss with you in detail. A n­
other cause, however is often
rested, telling us they ju st had
their best n ig h t’s sleep in ages.
If you think the stress o f ev ery ­
day life m ight be w earing you
down and preventing your body
from w arding o ff illnesses, call
us for an appointm ent. Or if there
are any o th er q u estio n s you
m ight have about your health,
ju st call us at the phone num ber
below.
Flowers' Chiropractic Office
2124NE Hancock, Portland Oregon97212
Phone: (503) 287*5504