Live it Up! Conference 2008
Breakout Sessions

Breakout A
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

A1. Maintain Your Brain
Brain health plays a critical role in almost everything we do, from thinking and working to sleeping. Learn how your brain works and how to improve brain health.
Deanna Truedson

A2. Time to Kick the Smoking Habit
Interactive discussion for people who are trying to quit smoking – or who would like to help a family member or friend learn about new approaches to quitting smoking. Bring your questions about smoking.
Muhammad K. Ahmed, MD

A3. Good Eating!
Focus on good food, healthy eating habits. Explore the value of spices, dairy, chocolate. Discover foods that protect against illness, aid in healing, contribute to weight control/loss.
Joan Bahr

A4. Creative Thinking—It's in All of Us
Have fun exploring and discovering the creativity within you. Through interactive experiences and exercises, enjoy learning to think creatively. Create a project that will apply your innovative capabilities.
Linda Bernhardt

A5. Acupressure Solutions to Everyday Problems
Learn how you can use acupressure to control everyday symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, and nausea. All your acupuncture questions answered by a licensed acupuncturist.
Joel Thielen

A6. Let's Get in the Mood to Boogie!
Dancing provides terrific health benefits – as well as social activity! Find out why dancing is important – learn a few steps to try at home!
Katherine Zaimes

Breakout B
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

B1. We All Forget
We all forget names occasionally and misplace keys and wallets. What’s normal for our brains as we age? What can we do if we’re concerned for ourselves or others?
Deanna Truedson

B2. Better Bicycling for Fitness and Fun!
Learn about bicycling for fitness and recreation, the benefits of commuting, the importance of bike fit and the difference in bicycles.
Tim Ingram

B3. Good Eating!
Focus on good food, healthy eating habits. Explore the value of spices, dairy, chocolate. Discover foods that protect against illness, aid in healing, contribute to weight control/loss.
Joan Bahr

B4. Tai Chi Exercise
Gentle turning and circular movements done in a relaxed manner. Benefits of Tai Chi Exercise are improved balance, increased concentration, lower blood pressure.
Garnet Wind

B5. Yoga for Health and Vitality
Basic hatha yoga breathing and movement exercises. Enliven the body with a self-massage to your feet, informal yoga stretches, and classic poses.
Jeff Wright and Tracey Roberts

B6. Let's Get in the Mood to Boogie!
Dancing provides terrific health benefits – as well as social activity! Find out why dancing is important – learn a few steps to try at home!
Katherine Zaimes

Breakout C
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

C1. Lasting Happiness
Find out what increases happiness—you will likely be surprised by some of the answers! Leave with research-proven, practical tools to achieve greater happiness.
Steven Benish

C2. Better Bicycling for Fitness and Fun!
Learn about bicycling for fitness and recreation, the benefits of commuting, the importance of bike fit and the difference in bicycles.
Tim Ingram

C3. Local Food for Good Health
Locally grown products are part of a healthy and fun lifestyle. Get tips for finding and using locally grown meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables.
Rink DaVee

C4. Meridian Stretches
Movements gently performed through your personal full range of motion. Stretching along meridian lines and points increases a sense of well-being, induces a feeling of energized calm.
Garnet Wind

C5. Yoga for Health and Vitality
Basic hatha yoga breathing and movement exercises. Enliven the body with a self-massage to your feet, informal yoga stretches, and classic poses.
Jeff Wright and Tracey Roberts

C6. Low-Impact Aerobics
What is "aerobic" anyway? Why is it important? Identify fun and challenging forms of exercise that increase your fitness level without adding injury!
Linda Metzger