Free Wellness Classes at the New London Co-op

Second Thursday of the month through November

March 4, 2015 • Saved under Business
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Gluten-Free Can Still Be Delicious with Chef Oonagh Williams, Chef, Food Allergy Expert, and author of Delicious Gluten Free Cooking
Thursday, March 12, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Concord Food Co-op of New London, 52 Newport Road, New London. Join Chef Oonagh for an enlightening discussion on how to cook delicious gluten-free food using healthy, whole foods ingredients. Free. Limited space. Registration required. To register for this class, visit concordfoodcoop.coop/classes, call 225-6840, or visit the Concord Co-op.

Sleep Better, Naturally with Dr. David Olarsch, ND, Naturopathic Doctor, Thursday, April 9, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Concord Food Co-op of New London, 52 Newport Road, New London. This lecture will not make you sleepy! New Hampshire’s most experienced expert on all things health will keep you informed on the who, what, where, when and why of sleep. The latest thoughts on healthy sleep will be presented as well as plenty of time for Q&A. Why are we so afraid of sleep? Why are we afraid to close our eyes? Does it start in childhood with those terrible fairy tales? Perhaps it does, but in true naturopathic style, we will examine the many possible causes and how to address them! Free. Limited space. Registration required. To register for this class, visit concordfoodcoop.coop/classes, call 225-6840, or visit the Concord Co-op.

Balance and Flexibility: Introduction to Tai Chi with Marcia Wyman, Meditation & Tai Chi Instructor, Thursday, May 14, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Concord Food Co-op of New London, 52 Newport Road, New London. Learn how to improve your Balance and flexibility with these “easy-to-learn” movements. Find out what causes imbalance as we age. Leave with knowledge as to how to change your lifestyle from weakness to strength. Free. Limited space. Registration required. To register for this class, visit concordfoodcoop.coop/classes, call 225-6840, or visit the Concord Co-op.

Balancing Women’s Hormones with Dr. Amanda Hegnauer, ND, Naturopathic Doctor, Thursday, June 11, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Concord Food Co-op of New London, 52 Newport Road, New London. Dr. Hegnauer will teach you how a naturopathic approach to whole body health can decrease hormone imbalances that lead to menopause, PMS, and other women’s health complaints. She will focus on diet, lifestyle, and herbal approaches that promote progesterone and estrogen production while bringing your body systems into balance. Free. Limited space. Registration required. To register for this class, visit concordfoodcoop.coop/classes, call 225-6840, or visit the Concord Co-op.

How to Improve Your Mood with Food – The Missing Link with Kelly Lang, Holistic Health Coach, Thursday, July 9, 5:30-6:30 PM, at the Concord Food Co-op of New London, 52 Newport Road, New London. In this class Kelly Lang will explore key nutritional factors that influence depression, anxiety and other mood issues. She will provide clear and documented information about how to use food and nutritional supplements to help balance brain chemistry for improved mood. Free. Limited space. Registration required. To register for this class, visit concordfoodcoop.coop/classes, call 225-6840, or visit the Concord Co-op.

Happiness: Improve Health and Mental Clarity (Laughter Therapy) with Marcia Wyman, Meditation & Laughter Therapy Instructor, Thursday, August 13, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Concord Food Co-op of New London, 52 Newport Road, New London. Too much multi-tasking? Too much depressing news? Too many demands on your time? No time for yourself? Cell phone ringing too often? A simple, but profound way to overcome these issues was created in 1996 in India. It has revolutionized participants’ attitudes, created more self-energy and given many people better direction in their Life. Be prepared to enjoy a group activity that brings about changes in perspective and an easy “how-to” set of instructions,which will bring you from blaa to Ha Ha Ha Ha. Wear loose clothes. Hands-on experience. Free. Limited space. Registration required. To register for this class, visit concordfoodcoop.coop/classes, call 225-6840, or visit the Concord Co-op.

The Wellness Connection: How All Areas Of Your Life Affect Your Health And How You Can Use That To Your Advantage with Carol Phillips, author of 52 Simple Ways to Health, Thursday, October 8, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Concord Food Co-op of New London, 52 Newport Road, New London. Join us for a fun, informative, and motivating class that will help you take your health and wellness to a higher level. Carol will have her books available for signing and for sale after the class. Free. Limited space. Registration required. To register for this class, visit concordfoodcoop.coop/classes, call 225-6840, or visit the Concord Co-op.

Diabetes Awareness: What You Should Know with Dr. Amanda Hegnauer, ND, Naturopathic Doctor, Thursday, November 12, 5:30-6:30 PM, at the Concord Food Co-op of New London, 52 Newport Road, New London. According to the National Diabetes Statistic Report, as of 2012, 29.1 million or 9.3% of the US population have diabetes. Of this total 21.0 million people have actually been diagnosed where as 8.1 million people go undiagnosed. Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. Diabetes can lead to serious complications, but one can take steps to control the disease, lower the risk of complications and act preventatively. Are you experiencing fatigue, blurry vision, or an increase in thirst or hunger even though you are eating? If you are concerned about your health or the health of a loved one please join us and learn more. Free. Limited space. Registration required. To register for this class, visit concordfoodcoop.coop/classes, call 225-6840, or visit the Concord Co-op.