The following senior health classes are held at the Northshore Senior Center (10201 E Riverside Drive, Bothell 98011). All classes are free unless noted.
Please call 425.487.2441 to register. Registration is required or classes may be cancelled.
Advanced Kitchen Medicine
July 8, 12:45-2 p.m.
This class is a continuation of the Kitchen Medicine class, which focused on herbs for cold and flu season. This class will give you a chance to not only learn some recipes, but also to share your recipes using kitchen herbs. You will get information on how to prepare herbal preparations and will also get some hands-on experience as well.
Summer Travel: Keep Moving
July 15, 12:45-2 p.m.
The dangers of long flights are making some think twice about air travel. Simple seated exercises and other techniques to keep the blood moving and muscles relaxed while en route will be discussed and demonstrated.
Caring for Your Kidneys
July 22, 12:45-2 p.m.
Learn how your kidneys function, including how they are affected by medication, hypertension, and illness and what you can do to protect yourself.
Easing Back Pain
Aug. 12, 12:45-2 p.m.
Whether your back pain is occasional or chronic, you could benefit from this talk on common back problems and basic back care including exercise, body mechanics, medications and other treatments that may help ease that aching back.
Cholesterol and Diabetes Screening
Aug. 19, 12:45-2:45 p.m.
Screening will include fasting full panel cholesterol test and glucose. Results will be given before you go home! Limit 25 participants, must register for time slot. Free.
Headache Management
Sep. 9, 12:45-2 p.m.
Oh, my aching head! If these words are familiar to you, take part in this discussion on the causes, diagnosis, management and treatments related to headache problems.
Moving Through the Pain
Sep. 23, 12:45-2 p.m.
Loosen the grip of arthritis, fibromyalgia and other sources of stiffness in your body. Explore gentle movement, visualization and meditation to connect to you inner healer and move through the pain that inhibits you.