Wellness has full calendar of events
      The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will present the following special events in June. Its offices are at 530 Hampshire Road in the Westlake Village portion of Thousand Oaks. Programs are free to those with cancer, cancer survivors and loved ones but require reservations.
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To avoid risks of hormone replacement, some women give acupuncture a try
By David Lee Special to the Acorn
      An increasing number of women are electing to avoid hormone replacement therapy for fear of an increased risk of cancer, especially after seeing loved ones suffer. They're looking for alternative ways to elevate mood and to minimize menopausal symptoms without a need to be concerned about side effects.
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Garden tea party will benefit Hospice
      Tea in the Garden, an event to benefit Hospice of the Conejo, will be hosted by Evie Bystrom and Rick Herrrera on Sun., June 14 at their home in Thousand Oaks. The gathering will feature demonstrations on assembling floral arrangements, basket making, and tours of the gardens, greenhouse and vineyard.
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Weight-loss group to meet in Thousand Oaks
      The TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 379 Chapter will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tues., June 16 at the Cameron Center on Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks. This is a nonprofit support group for sensible weight loss and weight management.
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Myths about heart disease addressed
      Patients who believe myths about heart disease may be at increased risk, say cardiovascular medicine faculty at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. To shine some truth on the subject, university cardiologists have provided a list of some of the most common myths they encounter in patient care.
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