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Health & Wellness May 7, 2009  RSS feed
Be prepared for disaster
      Ventura County is vulnerable to a wide range of disasters including earthquakes, floods, fires, hazardous material incidents, transportation accidents, tsunamis and terrorism. Officials encourage residents to be prepared by making an emergency supply kit, developing a family communications plan and being informed about local hazards.
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Book drive to benefit patients with cancer
      The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is collecting books to raise funds for its free programs of support and education for people with cancer and their families in the community. New and gently used books can be dropped off between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Convalescent hospital facility in Newbury Park to host tours
      Mary Health of the Sick and Convalescent Hospital will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., May 17 at 2929 Theresa Drive in Newbury Park. Tours of the hospital, chapel and gardens will be given. Light refreshments will be served.
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Allergy symptoms can be overcome
      An increasing number of people of all ages are experiencing allergies. Can foods be related to environmental allergies? Yes. Eating the wrong foods for your body type can create hypersensitivity of the digestive system and the immune system over time.
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Don't ignore heel pain
      According to a recent survey from the American Podiatric Medical Association, heel pain is the foot ailment that affects Americans most—16 percent of the population regularly experiences it. A person can develop heel pain when pounding feet on hard surfaces while playing sports or wearing shoes that irritate sensitive tissues.
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Looking good and feeling better
      HEALTHCARE A NO. 1 PRIORITY- Newbury Park resident Kathy Ennis, right, tries products at the Spa Escapes Mobile Spa booth at the recent Your Health Connection Magazine Spring Health Expo at Hyatt Westlake Plaza. The hands- on event included vendor displays specializing in natural skin care, weight management, chiropractics, nutrition, pet health and more.
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