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Summer 2015

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torrancememorial.org PULSE | 13 SEPTEMBER 14 TO NOVEMBER 2 Mondays HEALTHY BONES: THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD FOR IMPROVING BONES 9 to 10 a.m. $72 This unique, safe and gentle exercise concept is widely recognized to support bone strength and help prevent further degeneration. WHERE Health Education Center, 3105 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO torrancememorial.org /classes or call 310-517-4711 SEPTEMBER 15 MEDICATIONS 101 1 to 3 p.m. Free It's so important to understand medications. At this lecture, a Torrance Memorial pharmacist will help you increase your knowledge about topics such as: > Definition of medication > Actions and side effects > Medication interactions > Regulations for herbals, dietary supplements and medications > Organization of medication list WHERE Torrance Memorial Medical Center– West Tower, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO torrancememorial.org /classes or call 310-517-4711 SEPTEMBER 17 TO OCTOBER 15 Thursdays HOW TO B.E.A.T. EVERYDAY STRESS 6:30 to 8 p.m. $60 Stress is a part of life, but your reaction to it contributes either positively or negatively to your overall health. By examining your Body, Environment, Attitude and Thoughts, you can learn new and better ways to respond to stress, leading you to more optimal health. During this five-week series you will: > Learn how stress affects the body > Practice exercise techniques > Discuss nutritional strategies to replenish the BODY's energy > Gain skills to de-clutter your ENVIRONMENT > Learn to shi your ATTITUDE to see any situation's positive aspects > Focus your THOUGHTS and learn to quiet the mind. WHERE Torrance Memorial Medical Center– West Tower, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO torrancememorial.org /classes or call 310-517-4711 OCTOBER 13 A TASTE OF MEDITATION 6 to 7:30 p.m. $15 Meditation is an ancient method that calms the mind and helps cultivate awareness and a higher state of consciousness. Those who participate in meditation may experience lowered blood pressure and improved cardiovascular health. When practiced regularly, meditation can reduce stress, ameliorate some kinds of physical and emotional pain, and lead to a more compassionate life. WHERE Torrance Memorial Medical Center 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO torrancememorial.org /classes or call 310-517-4711 OCTOBER 14 PSYCHOLOGY OF HEALING 6:30 to 8 p.m. By donation This discussion will explore the different ways to enhance the healing capacity with more holistic models of empowerment for lifelong health. Presented by Dana Hodgdon, PhD. WHERE Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO torrancememorial.org /classes or call 310-517-4711 LIFE IS IN SESSION DISCOVER WAYS TO EAT HEALTHIER, LIVE LONGER AND PREVENT DISEASE. For more choices, visit torrancememorial.org / classes or call 310-517-4711. Each month Torrance Memorial Medical Center offers a number of classes to help advance your health knowledge—ranging from general health education, childbirth, mind and body, and health and wellness to life-saving skills and financial security. Here is a sampling of upcoming offerings. H E A LT H L I N KS

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