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Health & Wellnesss
- Alt Health Watch —Perspectives on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness
- Consumer Health Complete — All areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to holistic and integrated medicine
- Health Source Consumer Edition — Consumer health magazines, health-related pamphlets and more than 130 health reference books
- MedLine Plus — Health information from the National Library of Medicine, available in over 40 languages.
- Multilingual Health Databases — Translated articles about common medical conditions and procedures in 16 languages, including:
Health & Wellness News
Upcoming Health & Wellness Events at the Library
Start the New Year through Meditation
Saturday, February 11th, 10:30am - 12:30pm, Murphy-Wilmot
In this busy fast-paced world, peace seems like an elusive commodity. William Smith, a retired Lt. Army Colonel, will offer simple, effective techniques that can make your dream of finding inner peace a reality.
Sharpen Memory and Boost Your Brain Power
Saturday, February 11th, 10am - 11:30am, Oro Valley
Understand the key brain structures responsible for memory and learning. Learn about our different memory systems: short and long term memory, working memory, episodic, and semantic memory. Describe the steps in forming a long term memory. Create your personal plan to stay mentally sharp...for life.
Presented by Jill Jones, CCHt and Certified NLP Practitioner.
Pima Council on Aging
Tuesday, February 14th, 11am - 1pm, Oro Valley
An ambassador will be available to provide information and referral service on issues concerning older people, such as housing options, transportation, food, mental health, caregiving, social services and legal aid. One-on-one discussion with an ambassador is available on a first-come first-served basis.
Meditation for Everyday Living
Tuesday, February 14th, 6pm - 7:30pm, Quincie Douglas
Join us for meditation at Quincie Douglas Branch Library. In this four part series you will learn benefits of meditation such as:
* reduced stress
* improved concentration
* enhanced clarity of thought and mental equilibrium
Program is free of charge - No sign up is required.
For more information please call 520-398-4266.
Part one of four.
Mind, Body, Spirit: Holistic Health
Thursday, February 16th, 10:30am, Salazar-Ajo
Jovita Wallace, founder/director of Being in Balance Sound Wellness Center, will discuss how body types play a role in diet and well-being. Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the names for the basic body type groups according to Ayurveda, an ancient Indian science that has seen resurgence in popularity in the holistic health system. Learn how knowing your body type can help guide dietary selections and improve overall health.