Qigong: July/August

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

with Carol Belanger, BA, RM, BHS
10am to 11:15am, at KIHC

$75 for the 7 week series on Mondays: July 8th to August 26th (no class Civic Holiday Monday, August 5th), and/or
$65 for the 6 week series on Fridays: July 12th to August 30th (no class August 2nd or 9th)

“I will be teaching a series of seemingly gentle flowing exercises, that in fact through Qigong provide many health benefits for our bodies and also for our mental, emotional, and spirit health. Classes provide an active and dynamic forum for strengthening your physical healing capacity. You will learn about the body, breath, energy and meditative mind. You are welcome to sign up for Mondays, Fridays or both days.”

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Community Acupuncture @ KIHC!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

Ever wondered what acupuncture is like? Are you in pain, feeling down, irritable, not sleeping, always sick, stressed, trying to quit smoking, experiencing difficulties with digestion, unable to focus…acupuncture can help! In fact, acupuncture can help with most health concerns…please don’t be shy, drop-by and ask me!

Beginning May 27th every Monday from 6pm-8pm, Continue reading →

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High Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Put Me at Risk of… Dementia? Really?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

Most patients associate having high cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood sugars with their risk of having a heart attack, stroke or developing type 2 diabetes. A fascinating new look at some old data from the famous Framingham study has found that these risk factors also accurately predict the 10 year risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia. Some symptoms of cognitive decline could include forgetfulness, difficulty following instructions, trouble making decisions or irrational thoughts and emotions.

Another 2013 study in Sweden took these findings further by following approximately 500 women at high risk of a heart attack or stroke, as determined by the Framingham risk assessment. This assessment takes into account blood pressure, cholesterol levels, age and smoking. Some of the women in the study were treated with 81mg aspirin per day. Continue reading →

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Mindfulness Meditation

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

Facilitated by Jocelyne Leyton, DOMP

4 Tuesdays, April 9th to 30th OR
4 Tuesdays, June 4th to 25th
7pm to 8:45pm

$80 for the 4 week course ~ Maximum 10 participants

Mindful awareness helps us to better understand ourselves and find peace amid the ups and downs of life.

Jocelyne is an experienced Mindfulness Meditation instructor. She maintains an Osteopathy practice here at KIHC.

For more information about Mindfulness Meditation, please see our educational brochure on our website, here.

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Healthy Memory Program

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

Facilitated by Occupational Therapist Megan Edgelow, BSc(OT), MSc(RHBS), OT Reg.(Ont.)

This program is based on leading research from the Baycrest Centre for Brain Fitness.

Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am for 5 weeks at KIHC
May 22-June 19 OR August 7-September 4
$150 for the 5-week series, registration includes a participant workbook

To register, call Megan Edgelow at 613-331-1449, or email healthymemorykingston@gmail.com

Designed for people 50+, this 5-week program is intended to answer your questions about memory and aging: Continue reading →

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Qigong: Spring into Summer (May/June)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

with Carol Belanger, BA, RM, BHS
10am to 11:15am, at KIHC
$65 for the 6 week series

6 Mondays: May 13th to June 24th (no class Victoria Day), and/or
6 Fridays: May 24th to June 28th

“I will be teaching a series of seemingly gentle flowing exercises, that in fact through Qigong provide many health benefits for our bodies and also for our mental, emotional, and spirit health. Classes provide an active and dynamic forum for strengthening your physical healing capacity. You will learn about the body, breath, energy and meditative mind. You are welcome to sign up for Mondays, Fridays or both days.”

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