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H ealth W atch
E m p o w e r m e n t th r o u g h R e la x a tio n - Free informal meditation classes that
address breathing techniques, som e gentle ancient A frican yoga poses
and m ental balancing techniques - People have left these classes jo y fu l
and with a peaceful view o f their lives. Call Dr. M arceline Failla at 503-228-
6140.
P o w e r fu l T o o ls F o r C a r e g iv e r s - 6-w eek educational series designed to
help fam ily caregivers take care o f them selves w hile caring for relatives or
friends w ith chronic illness. C lass size is lim ited, and registration is
required. Call 503-413-8018.
L e g A le r t S c r e e n in g - C heck for peripheral arterial disease with this safe,
sim ple screening using ankle and arm blood pressure. T he fee is $40. To
schedule an appointm ent, call 503-251 -6137.
S m o k e - F r e e S u p p o r t G r o u p — M eets M ondays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For
information, call 503-256-4000.
H e a r t T alk S u p p o r t G r o u p -- M eets on the second M onday o f each
Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled s ta ff are ready to help those in need.
m onth; from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For m ore inform ation, call 503-251 -6260.
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F a m ily C a r e g iv e r S u p p o r t G r o u p - This topic-oriented group offers a
SPINA: COLUMN
sale place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rew ards o f providing
care to an older relative or friend. M eets the first T hursday o f each m onth
at 3 p.m. at L egacy G ood Sam aritan H ospital.
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C h r o n ic P a in S u p p o r t G r o u p - M eets the first W ednesday at 4 p.m . to
5:30 p.m. and the third W ednesday o f each m onth, from 7 p.m . to 8:30 p.m.
For m ore inform ation, call 503-256-4000.
An ongoing senes of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession
Part 26 KIDS AND CHIROPRACTIC
As the twig is bent so grows the tree
C h o le s te r o l P r o file s -- G et the resources to help you keep an eye on y our
cholesterol and other indicators o f heart health. E ducational m aterial
provided. For m ore inform ation, call 503-261-6611.
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needs an operation for a c u r­ and sk ille d at h a n d lin g p ro b lem s
higher than the other. C ould this vature in her spine. Is there an alter­ like th at o f y o u r c h ild ’s. D o n ’t
be a sign o f a problem in his spine? native?
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surely could. In fact having
have a thorough C hiropractic W ith o u t p ro p e r a s s is ta n c e it
one shoulder higher than the other checkup on your child im m ediately. w o n 't g o aw ay . O ffe r y o u r c h il­
is a cardinal sign o f curvature o f Spinal surgery gets. A ll c o n s e rv a ­ d ren the b est in h ealth care. G iv e
the spine. A ccording to C h iro ­ tiv e e f f o r ts at h a n d lin g y o u r them reg u lar C h iro p ractic c h e c k ­
practic research, the earlier a c u r­ c h ild ’s p ro b le m sh o u ld be c o n ­ ups. A s th e tw ig is b en t so g ro w s
vature is caught, the higher the sid e re d b e fo re c o n se n tin g to s u r­ the tree!
potential for success. T o be c e r­
tain about health o f y our child, call
our office today for a professional
2124 N .E. Hancock Street, Portland Oregon97212
spinal evaluation. S pines (big or
sm all) are our specialty.
Flowers' Chiropractic Office
P h o n e: ( 5 0 3 ) 2 8 7 *5 5 0 4
B e r e a v e m e n t S u p p o r t G r o u p s — Free, safe confidential group m eetings
for those w ho have experienced the death o f a loved one offered on various
nights and locations. For inform ation and registration, call 503-215-4622.
M a te r n ity W a te r W o r k o u t — H elping new m om s regain m uscle tone,
strength, and flexibility, all in the support and freedom o f the w ater. Call
503-256-4000 for more information.
A low -im pact w orkout geared specifically tow ard
seniors. Call 503-449-0783 fo rcu rren t schedule.
S e n io r A e r o b ic s -
O s t e o p o r o s is S c r e e n in g - A n ultrasound bone density screening w ith
personalized education; fee $30. T o schedule an appointm ent, call 503-
261-6611.
M in d B o d y H ea lth C la ss - Learn and practice techniques to help you improve
your mood, health and wellbeing, including effective w ays to m anage
difficult em otions and chronic stress or illness. Registration is $70 for Kaiser
Permanente m embers and $95 for nonmembers. Call 503-286-6816.
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