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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. And now that Cole has two teenagers of her own, she's had to search for gluten-free foods to help fight her daughter... 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. Wed., May 21 in the conference room at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. 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 ... 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 ... 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. This procedure is a minimally invasive, rapid recovery alternative to hysterectomy. More ... Speaking freely about good voice habits Some believe that public speech is the essential political act. So this election season, it should come as no surprise that an annual event that urges proper care of the human voice chose a political theme for this year's observance on April 16. 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. The group will also conduct seminars and panel discussions for seniors and their families regarding health care options, financial matters and legal considerations... More ...
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. Cost is $50 payable at the first session. The fee is refundable for students who a... 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. The National Diabetes Education Program states that people don't have to knock themselves out to lower thei... 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 ... |
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