July calendar at Cancer Center for Healthy Living
Posted by Debbie Adlof on June 30th, 2008
Contact: Cancer Center for Healthy Living
Phone: 693-8139
E-mail: info@cchlpeoria.org
July CalendarReflexology Workshop - Wednesday, July 9 at 5:30pm
Did you know there are over 7000 nerve endings in the sole of your feet? The foot is a map to your entire body. By stimulating the nerve endings located in your feet, reflexology can relax your body and aid in your body’s natural ability to heal. A ten minute reflexology treatments can provide relief from pain and nausea, decrease stress, and improve circulation. Join Becky Cobb for a hands-on workshop that will demonstrate how you can do reflexology for yourself or other family members. This workshop is for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Workshop will be held at the Cancer Center for Healthy Living located at 5215 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria
. Space limited to 10, so reserve your spot now by calling 693-8139. Cancer Survival 101: Thursday, July 10 at 11:30 am
People who are newly diagnosed often feel lost and have the same questions, such as:
· What resources are there to help me pay for this?
· Will my doctor be offended if I ask for a second opinion?
· How do I cope with this emotionally?
· What should I tell my kids?
· How do I find out about clinical trials?
· What nutrition guidelines should I follow?
· Where can I turn for help?
The Cancer Center for Healthy Living now offers a Cancer Survival 101 program to help answer these questions and more. This is a once a month, 90 minute program for people who are newly diagnosed and those who care for them. The presentation is held at Illinois CancerCare located on Wood Sage Road on Route 91. This program is free of charge and will include a lunch. Registration is limited to the first 30 people for EACH session. To reserve your spot call 693-8139. Calming Your Anxious Mind - Meditations led by Debra Disney
Thursday, July 17 11 a.m.- noon
Debra will be using the book Calming Your Anxious Mind, by Jeffrey Brantley, MD. The session will combine readings and guided meditations to learn how mindfulness and compassion can free you from anxiety, fear, and panic. You do not need to purchase the book to participate. Sessions run from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Cancer Center for Healthy Living located at 5215 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria. Space in limited, reserve your spot by calling 693-8139.
Feng Shui for Health - Tuesday, July 22 5:30 pm
Come explore the health benefits of Feng Shui with the Cancer Center for Healthy Living and Becky Cobb. Feng Shui is the Chinese art of living in harmony with your surroundings. Using the five elements of wood, water, fire, metal and earth throughout your home can affect your wealth, happiness and health. Workshop will be held on Tuesday, July 22 at 5:30 pm at the Cancer Center for Healthy Living located on Knoxville Ave. In this workshop we will look at how you can improve your health with Feng Shui by simply incorporating the five elements into particular areas of your home. This will be a fun and interactive workshop; please bring a simple drawing of your home or apartment showing the location of all the rooms and it will be helpful if you know the direction your house faces. Space is limited. To reserve your spot please call 693-8139.