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S m o k e-F ree S u p p o rt G rou p -
M eets M ondays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m . For
inform ation, call 503-256-4000.
O steop orosis Screenin g — An ul
traso u n d bone density screening
with personalized education; fee $30.
T o schedule an appointm ent, call
503-261-6611.
F am ily C aregiver Support G roup -
- T his topic-oriented group offers a
safe place to discuss the stresses,
challenges and rew ards o f p ro v id
ing care to an older relative or friend.
M eets the first T hursday o f each
m onth at 3 p.m . at Legacy G ood
Sam aritan H ospital.
F ree B ody B a sic s —T his physician
recom m ended class is appropriate
for all ages and health conditions.
Plan to attend this one-session class
and learn the sim ple guidelines for
safe exercises, including stretching.
Call 503-256-4000 to register.
C holesterol P rofiles -- G et the re
sources to help you keep an eye on
y o u r cholesterol and oth er indica
tors o f heart health. E ducational
m aterial provided. For m ore infor
mation, call 503-261-6611.
B ereavem en t S u p p ort G rou p s —
Free, safe confidential group m eet
ings 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
503-215^622.
Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled sta ff are ready to help those in need.
THE
SPINACOLUMN
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An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession.
Part 20. It’s Just Your Nerves:
Chiropractic’s answer to an age old answer
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sure o r irritation gets on nerves ing the irrita-tion from the nerve
(scientifically know n as subluxa fibers. M uscles can relax. The body
headaches.
headaches. T he m ost recent one tion), tension in m uscles will result. w ill no longer send a m essage o f
said it w as, “ju st nerves” C an C h i In the neck, this tension w ill w ork its pain and y o u r headaches w ill be
ropractic help?
w ay up to the skull. N est, blood flow gone fo r good! If y o u ’re tired o f
: Y o u r d o c to r w as p ro b w ill be altered. B efore you know it, hearing that your problem is “ju st
ably right. C hances are it you w ill have an o th er throbbing n erv es,” call us today. W e ’ve got
is y our nerves. A n in-dependent
headache. In C hiropractic, we w ork the answ er to the “ju st nerves”
r e s e a r c h te a m r e c e n tly a n w ith reducing subluxations, releas- answ er.
nounced that betw een 90% and
95% o f all head-aches w ere due to
pressure on the nerves. Y our d o c
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to r w as probably talk-ing about
em otional nerves. T he research
team , o f course, w as talking about
the nervous system . W hen pres-
M aternity W ater W orkout -- Help
ing new m om s regain m uscle tone,
strength, and flexibility, all in the sup
port and freedom o f the water. Call
503-256-4000for more information.
S en io r A erob ics - A low -im pact
w orkout geared specifically tow ard
seniors. C all 503-449-0783 fo re u r-
rent schedule.
M ind B ody H ealth C lass - Learn
and p ractice techniques to help you
im p ro v e y o u r m ood, health and
w ellbeing, including effective w ays
to m anage difficult em otions and
chronic stress o r illness. R eg istra
tion is $ 70 for K aiser P erm anente
m em bers and $95 fo r nonm em bers.
C all503-286-6816.
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Red C ross C ertification — T he O r
egon T rail C h ap ter R ed C ross now
offers credits to helps p ro fessio n
als m aintain licensing o r certifica
tion. F o r a cu m u lativ e list, visit
pdxinfo.net.
Em pow erm ent through Relaxation
-- Free inform al m editation classes
that address breathing techniques,
som e gentle ancient A frican yoga
poses and m ental balancing tech
n iq u e s. P e o p le h a v e le ft th e se
classes jo y fu l and w ith a peaceful
view o f their lives. Call Dr. M arcelitte
Failla at 503-228-6140.
T enderfoot C are - Treat your feet
with a soak, nail trim, buffing and
m assage from a licensed nurse at one
o f six clinicsor at your home. Call 503-
251 -6303 for more information.
C an cer R esource C en ter — P ro v i
dence St. V incent M edical C en ter
and the A m erican R ed C ross have
jo in e d forces to create the first in-
hospital resource cen ter providing
books, printed m aterial, com puter
access and m ore fo r individuals and
fam ilies dealing w ith cancer. T he
c en te r is o p en M o n d ay th ro u g h
T hursday, 9 a.m . to 4 p.m .
Lead Poisoning Prevention - Learn
how to protect your fam ily from lead
poisoning. Ideal fo r folks in live in
older hom es w ith children or p reg
nant w om en. Q ualified participants
receive a free kit o f safety and test
ing supplies. Call 503-284-6827.
P a ren tin g C la sses — N ew borns
d o n ’t com e w ith instruction m an u
als but parents and parents-to-be
can learn about a variety o f topics
fro m p a in a n d c h ild b ir th to
breastfeeding to infant C PR and
m uch more. For a schedule o f events,
c a ll 5 0 3 - 5 7 4 - 6 5 9 5 o r v is it:
p ro v id e n c e .o rg /c la sse s.
Heart T alk Support G roup -- Meets
on the second M o n d ay o f each
month; from 6p.m . to 8 p.m. For m ore
inform ation, call 503-251 -6260.
Strok e A lert S creen in g -- C heck
your caro tid arteries w ith a painless
ultrasound to assess y o u r risk. Fee
$40. T o schedule a screening, call
503-251-6137.
Cocaine Use Problems?
Are you addicted to cocaine and have you used
opiates in the past year? A voluntary research
study is offering 8 weeks of no-cost intervention :
Participation may last up to 6 months . (OHSL'elRII »7431) I :
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Compensation up to $765
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