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11 M a r t in L u t h e r K in g J r . Page 22 W Januaiy 16, 2013 2013 sp e c ia l edition Flu Season Picks Up Self-Defense Flu season has picked up steam, causing vaccine shortages around the country. Health officials in Or egon are reporting a surge in flu cases. "It looks like we're on the upswing," said Dr. Paul Cieslak, medical director of the Oregon Immunization Program. "Typically flu season begins slowly and takes a while to build up steam. This past week, it really started to tick up." The state's flu activity level recently rose from minimal to moderate for the first time in two years, according to a report by the Oregon Healthy Author ity. Health officials report a rising number of residents checking in with flu-like symptoms. About 5 percent of doctor's office visits reported to the Oregon Health Authority in the last week of December were for flu-like symptoms, officials said. To avoid infections, doctors advise people to wash their hands often, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Viruses can spread by hand, not just through the air. When you're sick, protect others by staying home. for Women The non-profit groups GirlStrength and WomenStrength are recruiting people to become volunteer self-defense in structors. Training begins Feb. 23 and continues through April 23. To sign-up, and for more inform ation, em ail GirlStrength.pb@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-0239. HMUHI 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 for 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. Smoke-Free Support Group - Meets Mondays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For information, call 503-256-4000. Osteoporosis Screening - An ultrasound bone density screening with personalized education; fee $30. To schedule an appointment, call 503-261-6611. Family Caregiver Support Group - This topic-oriented group offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of providing care to an older relative or friend. Meets the first Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital. Free Body Basics — This physician recommended class is H ealth W atch 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 503-256-4000 to register. T ake O ffPounds Sensibly - TOPS meetings are held every Tuesday at 8:45 a.m.at the St. Michael's and All Angels Church, 1704 N.E. 43rd Ave. Anyone interested is invited to learn about this weight loss support program which offers information, encouragement, weekly programs, fun con tests, discussion and socialization. Cholesterol Profiles - Get the resources to help you keep an eye on your cholesterol and other indicators of heart health. Educational material provided. For more information, call503-261-6611. Bereavement Support Groups -- Free, safe confidential group meetings for those who have experienced the death of a loved one offered on various nights and locations. For information and registration, call 503-215-4622. Maternity Water Workout -- Helping new moms regain muscle tone, strength, and flexibility, all in the support and freedom of the water. Call 503-256-4000 for more information. Senior Aerobics -- A low-impact workout geared specifically toward seniors. Call 503-449-0783 for current schedule. Mind Body Health Class — Learn and practice techniques to help you improve your mood, health and wellbeing, includ ing 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. F o r’a cum ulative list, visit pdxinfo.net. Empowerment through Relaxation -- Free informal medita tion classes that address breathing techniques, some gentle ancient African yoga poses and mental balancing tech niques. People have left these classes joyful and with a peaceful view of their lives. Call Dr. M arceline Failla at 503- 228-6140. THE D epending on the degree o subluxations degeneration, your chiropractor can often provide TM help. For senior citizens who’ve been fortunate enough to suffered mini mal trauma in their lives, virtually complete spinal recovery should be almost as easy as it would be An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession for younger people. most adults breathe in polluted air, For those who have suffered drink chemically treated water and needlessly for years, your chiro- out of the adjusting room. And yet, society develop scoliosis (curva consume an average of nine pounds praetor can often slow or stop the since the delivery process itself ture of the spine) during puberty. offood additives and chemical pre- degeneration, making life more c au se s a high p e rc e n ta g e o f Left untreated, scoliosis keeps get servatives in a year, putting even comfortable. It is certainly worth subluxations, infants to need chi ting worse over time. However, it more stress on their bodies. One the effort so that our senior citi ropractic care. can alm ost alw ays be corrected sure way to keep the stress level zens get the dignity of health care Obviously, children and infants when chiropractic care is initiated from causing potentially dangerous they deserve, are treated differently than adults. in time. subluxations is with regular chiro There are new, highly sophisticated Needless to say, every teenage practic checkups. Something for Everyone methods of adjusting children and girl should be checked regularly for As you can see, there are prac- infants to insure the best possible scoliosis and all teenagers and Senior Citizens tically as many reasons to have results with the least possible dis young adults should see their chi Retirement age for many people regular chiropractic checkups as comfort. Though young children ropractor regularly to make sure has becom e ju st plain tiresom e, there are people. Make an appoint- can’t tell you they’re in pain, heir their newly active sports lives aren’t Aches and pins, often the result ment for yourself and your loved irritability is often a sign of the need creating spinal problem s they’ll o f u n tr e a te d s u b lu x a tio n s , ones soon, to be checked. have to live with the rest of their abound. Yet is hardly seems fair lives. that having to suffer with pain or Flowers Chiropractic Office Young Adults and Teenagers being drugged into num bness are 2124 NE Hancock More and more young adults and Adults fair rew ards for all the years of Portland, Oregon 97212 teenagers are getting involved in The world today is experiencing hard work. Phone: (503) 287-5504 active sports. As a result, more and a terrible level of stress. Long work more of them are get}ir g injured, re- weeks, seemingly impossible dead- quiring prompt chiropractic care. lines and economic woes create in- 2124 NE Hancock, Portland Oregon97212 Obviously half of he girls in our credible pressures. In addition, Phone: (503)287*5504 SPINA 'COLUMN Part 36. Healing Time Dr. Billy R. Flowers : What age groups can a chi ropractor help most? A : This is like asking which age t groups benefit m ost from Q good health. And yet, each age group has specific problems for which your chiropractor has spe cific answers. Infant and Young Children Other mothers are often amazed to see a mother carrying her infant Flowers' Chiropractic Office
