Lectures and Courses Descriptions

AGING GRACEFULLY: FROM THE INSIDE OUT

A Holistic Approach to Strengthening Mind, Body and Spirit

Body, Mind and Spirit
AGE-PROOF YOUR BRAIN

What you eat affects your behavior and your moods. Depressed, grumpy, aggressive behavior, tired?
You could be eating foods that trigger these conditions.

Studies show that aggressive behavior may be linked to sugar addiction and low blood sugar. The connection between carbohydrates and mood is the relationship of tryptophan, a nonessential amino acid and serotonin. Serotonin, known as a mood regulator, is made in the brain from tryptophan and B vitamins. Foods thought to increase serotonin levels in the brain include fish and vitamin D.

Body, Mind and Spirit
THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC AND DANCE

Social Dancing

Dancing is a moving meditation, quieting body, mind and spirit.

Body, Mind and Spirit
THE HEALING POWER OF LAUGHTER

Course Description:

What do Dr. Norman Cousins, Dr. Patch Adams and Dr. Laurence J Peter have in common? They all believe in the healing power of ‘LAUGHTER “, to increase release of endorphins, reduce stress, strengthen immune system, moderate pain and exercise the lungs.
In 1989, The Journal of the American Medical Association acknowledged that LAUGHTER could help improve the quality of life for patients with chronic illness and that laughter has an immediate symptom relieving effect.