May 1, 2008 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Local resident's gluten-free food explodes with popularity

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
Shari Cole's family struggled for years to find tasty gluten-free foods. Her father suffers from celiac disease, a nutritional disorder which makes him intolerant to gluten. More...

Mother's milk protects child's health

One way mothers can enhance their child's health is with the nutritional benefits of breast milk. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that moms breastfeed exclusively for at least the first six months of a baby's life. More...

Speaking freely about good voice habits

Some believe that public speech is the essential political act. More...

Quit smoking at Los Robles

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center will hold a "Freedom from Smoking" class at 6:30 p.m. for eight consecutive Tuesdays beginning May 6 at the east campus of the center, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village. More...

Allergies can affect a child's behavior, focus at school

Nambudripad Allergy Research Foundation will hold a presentation on how allergy elimination and nutrition can improve a child's focus and concentration from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. More...

CLU raises electronic waste awareness campaign to educate college kids on poisonous chemicals harmful to health

California Lutheran University will hold an electronic waste awareness campaign event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon., May 5 and Tues., May 6 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed., May 7 on Memorial Parkway. More...

Nonsurgical alternative for fibroids

Thousand Oaks Radiology Group and Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center are providing a nonsurgical procedure called uterine fibroid embolization for women with symptomatic fibroids. More...

New resource group for seniors formed

The Senior and Family Resource Group of the Conejo has been formed to assist families coping with seniors in transition. More...

A step in the right direction: Lose weight and lower risk for diabetes

With so many weight-loss programs available, it is easy to become confused about what works and what does not when it comes to losing weight to lower the risk for type 2 diabetes. More...

Hospice launches young adult grief group

Hospice of the Conejo is sponsoring grief support for young adults ages 18 to 26. The group will meet on Wednesday evenings in the human services building, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Ste. 204, Thousand Oaks. More...