We will be having several special health seminars that will be on the following dates: June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, August 8 and 22.

June 13, the topic will be on your health status and genetic profiles.

June 27 the topic will be on anti-inflammation and antioxidants.

July 11 the topic will be on how to improve your digestive health.

July 25 the topic will be on how to boost your energy and manage your stress better.

August 8 the topic will be on anti-aging enhancement, bone and joints.

August 22 the topic will be on detoxification.

The health seminars will be located at 25 S. Raymond Ave Suite 100, Alhambra CA, 91801. For more information please call us at (626) 576-0591. The seminars will start at 7 PM and the admission is free.

Add Support to the Bathroom and Shower:

• Install non-slip mats and grab bars to the shower and tub.

• Install a grab bar near the toilet and use a raised toilet seat.

Brighten Stairwells and Dark Hallways:

• Install handrails on BOTH sides of the stairwell.
• Add lights and light switches to BOTH ends of the stairwell and hallway.

Remove Obstacles:

• Clear pathways by removing books, clothes, newspapers, cords, slippery rugs.
• If you notice yourself having to weave around furniture, consider removing or moving the furniture so that you have an easier path.

Secure Your Feet:

• Remove throw rugs or add double-sided tape to secure rugs to the floor.
• Place non-skid strips on stairs that lead into the house.
• Use solid, non-slip shoes in the house and outside. Soft soled and high-heeled shoes can be unsteady.

Reach Easy:

• Move items in the house so that items used most often can be reached easily.
• Do not use a step stool, stand on tip toe, or climb a ladder to reach items.
• Call family and friends if you need help reaching items or rearranging items onto lower shelves.

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Level 1 starts April 16th from 7PM to 8:30PM. It goes for 7 sessions. The first session is free.

Level 2 starts April 21st from 11AM to 12:30PM. Price per class is $30.

Level 3 starts April 21st from 9AM to 10:30AM. Price per class is $30.

Hope to see you there!

March 14, the topic will be on your health status and genetic profiles.

March 28 the topic will be on anti-inflammation and antioxidants.

April 11 the topic will be on how to improve your digestive health.

April 25 the topic will be on how to boost your energy and manage your stress better.

May 9 the topic will be on anti-aging enhancement, bone and joints.

May 23 the topic will be on detoxification.

The health seminars will be located at 25 S. Raymond Ave Suite 100, Alhambra CA, 91801. For more information please call us at (626) 576-0591. The seminars will start at 7 PM and the admission is free.

The classes will be held On Monday Nights at Yonemoto Physical Therapy on the gym side. Address is 25 S. Raymond Ave. Suite 100, Alhambra CA 91801. To sign up for classes or if you have any questions, please contact us at (626) 576-0591.

Like most health fairs, it attracted the over-50 crowd, but I also noticed a few babies and small children in attendance.  Most of the 20 to 30-year-olds were volunteers.  The event focused on living healthy, with programs devoted to exercise, dancing, movement of all types, eating well and planning your future.

I spoke with a man in the retirement living industry who said that his company promotes healthy living to keep people in their own communities longer, since they have maxed out their units and don’t plan on building more.  It made me think about when I might need such services, and I started to wonder if there would be a place for me to go.  The thought reinforced my intention to plan ahead and do everything I can to stay healthy.  We have been told that Social Security will run out before the Baby Boomers can benefit from it, as will Medicare, mostly because there won’t be enough younger people to support the aging population.  It follows that there won’t be enough caretakers to help an aging population that outnumbers them.

I thought of the 97-year-old physician from Japan who felt our retirement age of 65 was based on statistical data from 50 years ago when the average lifespan was 67.  He thought that since we now live well into our 80s, we should revise our retirement age to late 70s or older.  I always felt that I would want to work until I die, since I like my work and feel it is my “excuse” to be with others.  Plus, I don’t think I can afford to stop working with the economy the way it is.  Nevertheless, I want to be one of those fortunate people who can choose whether or not to retire, and not be forced into retirement for health reasons or because of someone else’s decision.

Thousands of people attended this event, and I had encounters with friends, past patients and people seeking proactive solutions for themselves and others.  My husband commented to an old friend that he looked younger and healthier than the last time they had met.  It turned out this friend had given up a 5-pack-per-day cigarette habit and had also quit drinking alcohol.  An old high school classmate who made a mid-career change was much happier as a result, and looked young and vibrant.  Many retirees looked young and active and were still engaged in community activity as well as physical exercise, but admitted they couldn’t take the stress of their jobs anymore.  Many people sought pain relief solutions and numerous booths promoted various products or services.  One massage therapist commented to me that a person has a lot of choices if they are willing to change their lifestyle habits, which is also a belief I share and one that the health fair also promoted.

I hope this type of event continues so it reaches more people and reinforces the idea of “lifestyle change.”  It should also be geared to younger populations, especially school kids and young adults, while they are able to change the course of their lives and can start including healthy habits that delay the onset of degenerative changes.  Then people will live longer, healthier and more productive lives.

Try an intro qigong class for free! Classes held at Yonemoto Physical Therapy, in Alhambra, near South Pasadena.

Mark your calendars! We’ve set the dates for the January qigong series.

Qigong, a 5,000-year-old method of exercising for health and longevity from China, was held as a closely guarded secret in families and monasteries. This exercise utilizes gentle movement and is thought to balance qi or energy within the body for maximum health and happiness.

Try a Level I* qigong class for free!
(Pick any Saturday morning).

Classes held at:
Yonemoto Physical Therapy (Gym Side)
25 S Raymond Ave Ste 100
Alhambra, CA, 91801

Would you like a calendar view of the schedule? Find it here.