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Join us for five informative presentations that  will take place throughout the day, free of charge!

Act Your A.G.E!
The keys to staying motivated for healthy living

10:00 AM in Conference Room One

Dr. Tim Hindmarsh
Samaritan Sweet Home Family Medicine 

Dr. HindmarshHealthy living is about being Aware of your health, setting Goals to take charge of your health, and recognizing Excuses that get in your way. Come learn how to harness these tools from Dr. Tim Hindmarsh, whose passion is to see everyone take charge of their health and "act alive".

            

Originally from Saskatchewan province of Canada, Dr. Hindmarsh has been a family physician in East Linn County since 1994. Today he practices at Samaritan Sweet Home Family Medicine. He is also the medical director at Pregnancy Alternatives Center in Lebanon and a board member of East Linn Christian Academy. He is well-known for leading the annual Act Alive event in Lebanon, through which he has participated in several sports activities in one day to raise money for class scholarships for diabetes patients at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.

Act Alive has raised $34,000 for diabetes patients in five years. In addition, Dr. Hindmarsh has received two prestigious awards for his efforts. Oregon Health Sciences University gave him the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Rural Healthcare in 2006, and the Oregon Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports gave him a Fitness Leadership award in 2008.  

Acupuncture

11:00  AM in Conference Room One

Bonnie Lorenz

In Chinese medicine any illness or symptom, either physical, mental or of the spirit, is associated with an imbalance of the person’s vital life energy, or Qi. When the body sends out distress signals in the form of any symptom it is a sign that there is an imbalance of Qi, which must be rebalanced to restore health.

This principle of  Acupuncture is important because it means the underlying cause of the disease is being dealt with rather than  merely the symptoms, only to reappear in the future.

          

Introduction to Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease

12:00 noon in Conference Room One

Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN CEN

Nadine GrzeskowiakAbout Nadine: 
In November 2006, I was finally diagnosed with celiac disease. By the time I was correctly diagnosed, I thought I would be dead in six months or less. I was 40 years old. I have been an ER nurse for 16 years, I saw multiple doctors, and still could not figure out what was killing me. Within 2 weeks of being on a gluten-free diet, I felt much better! By February 2007, I started RN On Call, my own business. In March 2007, I became a gluten intolerance/celiac disease educator. I can save more people with this information than I ever could have saved in the emergency department.

About the presentation:
If you think that celiac disease doesn’t affect you, your family, and your friends – think again! Currently, it is estimated that 1 out of 100 Americans has celiac disease. That works out to approximately 3 million people. Of those, only 3% have been diagnosed. If you suffer from any of the following symptoms, you may be one of the 97% of undiagnosed people: Chronic anemia/fatigue, muscle and joint pain, depression/irritability, thyroid disorders, infertility, any GI problem, migraines, psychiatric disorders, seizures, skin rashes, and 300 more associated signs, symptoms and diagnoses. 40-60% of people with Celiac Disease report NO SYMPTOMS. The Introduction to Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease presentation will teach you the basics of gluten intolerance and celiac disease and what it means to lead a gluten free lifestyle. Change your diet and finally feel better!

 

Laughter Yoga

1:00 PM in Conference Room One

Jean Bonifas

Laughter Yoga is a revolutionary idea – simple and profound. An exercise routine, it is sweeping the world and is a complete wellbeing workout. The first laughter club was  launched March 13, 1995, with merely a handful of persons. Today, it has become a worldwide phenomenon with more than 6000 Social Laughter Clubs in about 60 countries. Laughter Yoga combines Unconditional Laughter with Yogic Breathing (Pranayama). Anyone can Laugh for No Reason, without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. Laughter is simulated as a body exercise in a group; with eye contact and childlike playfulness, it soon turns into real and contagious laughter. The concept of Laughter Yoga is based on a scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between fake and real laughter. One gets the same physiological and psychological benefits.

 

Your Home as a Place of Health

2:00 PM in Conference Room One

Mike Waters, Director of Health Promotion for Timberhill Athletic Club

Brian Egan, Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer

This presentation will address the correlations between your living environment and your personal health and happiness. Mike will discuss how the aesthetics of your home affect the health of your mind and body. He will also offer tips on daily living activities to maintain physical fitness.

Brian will talk about how to redesign your home for functional and convenient accessibility. From the widening of your doorways, to your bathroom fixtures, Brian will give you practical ideas on how to make your life easier as you age in your home.

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Act Your A.G.E! The keys to staying motivated for healthy living

Acupuncture

Gluten Free RN
National expert and speaker for diagnosis and treatment of gluten intolerance

Laughter Yoga

Your Home as a Place of Health

 

 

 

   

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