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Avoid the Pitfalls of Perimenopause/Menopause (on-line)

Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can last 10-15 years. Common symptoms include fatigue, migraines, weight gain, water retention, depression, sleep disturbances, joint aches, hot flashes, anger flashes, migraines, fibroids, exaggerated PMS and more. Once you understand exactly what is causing all the troublesome symptoms, they are much easier to correct. We'll discuss how to get hormone levels measured-blood test vs. saliva test and what to do with the results; traditional HRT vs. bio-identical HRT. We will also explore acupressure points to assist in symptom relief and nutritional musts. You'll leave with multiple tools and techniques for restoring health and well-being.

Fueling Your Midlife Transformation

Midlife is the perfect time to reconnect with your body and refine your approach to health and wellness. Learn how to eat and move to support your health and vitality. This class explores the connection into your body's needs, savoring your meals, and building an empowering and sustainable movement routine.

Tue, Jul 29

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Family Learning Center / Community Education

Min Age

18 yr.

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Posture & Osteoporosis Workshop: Building Better Bones (on-line)

Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You'll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We'll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round shoulders and flatten your midsection. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and how to re-gain bone mass. We'll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition, minerals and trace minerals needed for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises.

Women, Weight & Hormones (on-line)

Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until any imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We'll discuss concrete solutions (not tricks, not using your will power) for controlling appetite and cravings; simple things you can do every day to boost your metabolism; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain.