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7th Annual Harvest Festival at Alder Creek Farm
Events 7th Annual Harvest Festival, Saturday, October 3 – 12:00-4:00 pm We look forward to seeing many of you at the Trust’s 7th annual Harvest Festival. With plenty of good food, freshly pressed apple cider, live music and activities for kids against the beautiful...
Positive Energy
Janice, thank you for adding to my time away and for the positive energy you and your staff have given to me when I come in. I have learned in life that it is not so much what a person does, rather, how they do it that truly matters. To you, I say thanks for both. ...
Fibromyalgia a Positive and Proactive Approach
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia syndrome FMS is a complex and chronic condition that causes a widespread oversensitivity to pain and unusual fatigue. It disturbs sleep and causes exhaustion from head to toe. Those with fibromyalgia often experience aches and...
ZEN LIFESTYLES & COMMUNITY
Cannon Beach: Monday 6 – 8 p.m. Sept. 28 – Nov. 30 Tolovana Hall $70 Zen Lifestyles is an interactive experience that involves learning and practicing the basic principles...
I am 50 or older! Where to begin and what kind of exercise should I do?
Right off the bat I want to say: Start slow and steady. The key is to be consistent. If you are just starting out, be patient with yourself. Cardio vs. strength training – they both win and so do you! Aerobic cardiovascular...
Fitness After 50…Is it Possible?
What a coincidence, I happen to be turning 50 in few days so this is a pertinent concern to me. In fact I have been working on a program called “Training in the Second Half”. There is no single group that can benefit more from exercise then the middle aged to...
Relieve Depression and Anxiety
This is a topic that is dear to my heart; I did my collage thesis on this very subject way back in 1985. It’s been said that if exercise were a drug, it would be the most powerful medication on earth. Study after study has shown that physical activity increases...
How Should I Exercise To Burn Fat???
Another way to phrase this question is “What kind of stored fuel will my body burn when I exercise?” I like this way of putting it, this allows me to give you a bit more information about how the body works. When we exercise our body uses a combination of three...
When Is The Best Time Of Day To Do Exercise?
Any time of day that suits your schedule is a good time for exercise! Don’t make your exercise plan something that is not natural for you or too difficult to fit in a certain time. That means for example if you are not a morning person naturally then you may not want...