Medical spa services come to Westlake Village
      John of Italy, a salon and spa serving Conejo Valley residents for the past 25 years, has announced the addition of medical spa services to the day spa in its Westlake Village facility. "Our goal is to provide the very best in quality and service in the most luxurious and tranquil su...
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Eating disorders more common among teens than believed
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Teenagers confront everyday pressures to succeed academically and fit in socially. While most adolescents thrive despite these demands, some take on selfdestructive habits to cope.
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Arthritis support group to meet
      The Conejo Valley Arthritis Support Group will meet from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Sat., Feb. 9 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks. Glen D. Cohen, MD, a hand surgeon and orthopedist, will speak at the meeting.
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How to avoid yoga injuries
Yoga has been widely used to relieve stress, recover from injuries, reduce or eliminate back pain, manage weight and to help heal a number of diseases.
By Ericka Bryant
      You may have heard about yoga in the news lately and seen reports regarding the many benefits of yoga. Yoga has been widely used to relieve stress, recover from injuries, reduce or eliminate back pain, manage weight and to help heal a number of diseases.
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Visit a physician before starting a diet
      Why is it important to see a physician before starting a diet? A diet that may be good for one person often wouldn't be good for another. This is because all people are different from a medical perspective.
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Lupus support group will meet next Tuesday
      The Conejo Valley Lupus Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 5 at 1 Baxter Way in Westlake Village. The theme is Family Night. Attendees are encouraged to bring family members or friends who support them.
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Runners in training for Big Sur marathon
      It may have taken Lisa Tivens four hours and 38 minutes to complete her first Wellness Community halfmarathon, but she's motivated and ready for another race. Tivens, a cancer survivor, is getting ready to train for the upcoming Wellness Community Valley/ Ventura Strides for Hope Big Sur Internati...
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Support group for brain injury survivors, their families and caretakers will meet in T.O.
      Heads Up Support Group will host a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 14 at 72 Moody Court in Thousand Oaks. Heads Up is a support group for brain injury survivors and their loved ones and caregivers.
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