The Shine Self-Wellness Expo at the George Sim Community Center on Saturday featured doctors, karate and community vendors in an effort to bring health awareness to interested parties. Event chair and director Evette Tsang has worked to bring local businesses and thought leaders together in order to promote a community collaboration of what good health can mean to a community. University of California, Davis Clinical Professor and President of the Chinese American Medical Association of California, Xin-Nong Li, explained how health awareness can decrease costs for everyone. “We have the same concerns of health as Americans do…we want to promote simple lifestyle changes, healthy eating h

Summer is a traditionally a time of fun for children – yet can also be a time for accidents. To help families approach summer in "safe style," South Sacramento nonprofit groups and businesses are teaming up to present the second annual free Kids’ Safety and Health Fair Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 5625-24th Street, Sacramento (off Fruitridge Road between Freeport Boulevard and Highway 99). In addition to a free BBQ hotdog lunch, there will be face-painting, karaoke, a magician, music and a children's bounce-house. Among the participating groups are the California Highway Patrol, Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento City Fire Department, Sacra

  True or false: High school students in Sacramento are actively and enthusiastically involved in changing the way they and their families think about, shop for, and consume food? Absolutely true. And if this surprises you, you should have a chat with some of the teens involved in what could really be thought of as “living laboratories” of Hiram Johnson, Sacramento Charter, and Luther Burbank Senior High Schools. No doubt they are not the only adolescents interested in engaging in a healthier lifestyle, but they are the first local students to participate in a movement, co-founded by well-known celebrity heart surgeon and television host, Dr. Mehmet Oz, known as HealthCorps. The idea

Versatile and delicious, cooking with mushrooms adds flavor and flair to many gourmet dishes and everyday meals, too.  At the next “Live With the Chef” cooking class at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa on Wednesday, April 18 beginning at 6 p.m., talented Chef Rina will demonstrate special cooking techniques and share secrets for incorporating mushrooms to create low calorie but high impact recipes that maximize the flavor and nutrition of every meal. This special monthly cooking class is focused on incorporating fresh ingredients designed for a healthy and well balanced diet. You're invited to join this ongoing and popular adult cooking series - couples are welcome, too! Space is limited, so

With spring in the air, it’s time to explore and delight in all the bountiful early season has to offer with tasty vegetables like asparagus, spring onion, carrots and potatoes, too! Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa can help you create healthy, delicious and nutritious recipes during the next "Live With the Chef - Spring Has Sprung" cooking class on Wednesday, March 21, beginning at 6 p.m. Talented Chef Rina will demonstrate special cooking techniques and share secrets to low calorie but high impact recipes that maximize the flavor and nutrition of every meal. This special monthly cooking class is focused on incorporating fresh ingredients designed to maximize the nutrients for a healthy and

Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa has promoted Ashurina (Rina) Younan from Sous Chef to Chef de Cuisine, effective immediately.  In her expanded new role as Chef de Cuisine, Chef Rina will oversee the entire food services division at the Resort that includes event/banquet catering and two on-site restaurants -- Mangos and Sprouts Natural Foods Cafe. Chef Rina joined Arden Hills in March 2011 with an extensive background working in food service positions in resort environments throughout the greater Sacramento area. Previously, she worked as Sous Chef for Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln; as Lead Chef for Scott's Seafood on the River (that also serves Le Rivage guests); and as Lead Cook

With the winter chill still in the air, hot soups packed with antioxidants hit the spot to heat up our bodies and immune systems, too.  And, Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa can help you create healthy, delicious and nutritious recipes during the next "Live With the Chef" cooking class tonight at 6 p.m. The talented chef will demonstrate special cooking techniques and share secrets to low calorie but high impact recipes that maximize the flavor and nutrition of every meal. This special monthly cooking class is focused on incorporating fresh ingredients designed to maximize the nutrients for a healthy and well balanced diet. You're invited to join this ongoing and popular adult cooking serie

With the start of the New Year, it's likely you're trying to find ways to keep that resolution to eat better and lose weight, right? Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa can help you pave the way to a delicious and nutritious approach to cooking during the next "Live With the Chef" cooking class on Wednesday evening, January 18, at 6 p.m. The talented chef will demonstrate special cooking techniques and share secrets to low calorie but high impact recipes that maximize the flavor and nutrition of every meal. This special monthly cooking class is focused on incorporating fresh ingredients designed to maximize the nutrients for a healthy and well balanced diet. You're invited to join this ongoing

My long lived neighbor and companion, Timothy Murray, adopted his first dog "Maxwell Smart" from a shelter none other than God's SPCA, Church of Christ. Un doubly he has never needed him more each day. After two years with this special companion; the wired haired terrier and him has never felt more an item. It was no non-sense considering an adoptive pet request program offered by the little church of Rio Linda. Evidentiary, the Pet Programs were suitable for SPCA torts reform and due process; because it was easy to cleave to dog repair and salvation. I welcome those opinions of who maintain advertising still is needed in this system to keep a steady and consistent draconian function. A

Now in my 40s, I wake up a little stiff each morning and think about getting older. In the next moment, I am suddenly cooking breakfast, packing lunches, and rushing to take the kids to school. Amidst this frenzied routine one day, I slammed the car door to the yelping of our four-legged family member, Piggie. Because of my thoughtlessness, poor Piggie was inside the car whimpering with her tail poking out from the doorjamb. Ugh. How can I be more conscious of my actions and be “in” the moment? These days, so many people are turning to yoga. Does it really work to pull oneself into the present as well as help with those aches and pains? Ashtanga. Vinyasa. Power. Knowing where to start

Race Into the New Year With My First 5K Run/Walk This annual fundraising event is a flat and fast 5k (3.1 mile) run/walk for people of all ages and fitness abilities. It begins and ends at the State Capitol and loops around beautiful Capitol Park. Proceeds help support Wellness Task Force Programs. Join us as we kick off the New Year with a walk/run, sparkling cider toast, and a place to write your New Year's resolution! Check out the new and exciting additions to this year's event, including a Toddler Tumble Busfor kids' entertainment, free sports massages, and free food samples from Grateful Bread, Clif Bar, Blue Diamond, and more! Register NOW! Sunday, January 2, 2011 California Sta

FOLSOM, Calif. Dec. 13, 2010 – Nick Clark, Folsom-based lifestyle coach and wellness professional, today announced that he will co-lead Zuda Yoga Folsom’s 40-Day Transformation, a program to help participants change habits and rid their lives of “things” holding them back. What: 40-Day Transformation with Corri Chadwick & Nick Clark Time: Friday, January 21, 2011 at 7:30pm - Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 7:30pm Place: Zuda Yoga Folsom 220 Blue Ravine Rd. Ste 130 Folsom, CA Cost/Rewards: Program Cost: $199 includes a copy of the book, “40 Days to Personal Revolution,” and a 40-day continuous yoga pass for Zuda Folsom (all current class passes will be frozen until after the program). Also, enjo

The City of Sacramento Neighborhood Services Division is hosting a Senior Awareness Day next Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 9am to 3pm at the Pannell / Meadowview Community Center. This free event filled with services to older adults and seniors could not come at a better time. “With a national economic crisis, we’ve seen more services to seniors reduced or cut altogether,” said Kris Wimberly, Neighborhood Resource Coordinator and coordinator of next Tuesday’s event. Wimberly addressed the City Council prior to receiving a resolution recognizing October 26, 2010 as “Senior Awareness Day”. “Our focus for the day is to promote health, wellness, and positive aging for the thousand of seni

Sacramento State students won’t be disappointed with their investment. The WELL officially opened Thursday in front of a crowd of 250 students, faculty, staff and community members. The University’s new 151,000 square-foot recreation and wellness center was paid for by a student fee approved by students in a campus-wide referendum. “Today is a historic day for Sacramento State,” said Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez. “I especially want to congratulate the students, because you are the ones who came to me and told me this is what you wanted, and you worked very hard to make it happen.” “I know for many, many years you’ve been looking forward to this day, and what a day it is

On Sunday, July 25th, revolutionary artist Kevin Sandbloom will headline an event that integrates great music, easy relaxation and family fun as the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association presents this year’s second Music in the Park. This free summertime concert is part of the 2010 season of events from one of the most active neighborhood associations in the state. Each performer, activity and sponsor will reflect the event’s theme of “Health and Wellness.” This midsummer event will feature elements that are both familiar and new to the many residents and visitors who flock to the annual Curtis Park concert series. Children will race to the stage at the start of the evening to hear l

Laurie Rood, CEO and President of Rood & Dax Advanced Insurance Services, Inc., has received the Broker of the Year Award from the Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters. The Broker of the Year Award honors an SAHU member who has provided tireless effort as a consumer activist on behalf of clients, in support of the insurance industry and the Sacramento Association of Health Underwriters. “I am extremely honored and humbled to receive this award” said Rood. “At Rood & Dax, we put the client first and plan for long term cost and quality solutions. We advocate and educate, and are proactive about true employee wellness.” By equipping employers and employees with wellness knowledge a

With 151,000 square feet of floor space, self-shading sky lights, recycled sunflower seed walls, and a host of Big Ass Fans, Sacramento State's new recreation center is sure to be the main attraction when the fall semester begins. The name of the building is the WELL. It's an acronym for: wellness, education, leisure, lifestyle. Inspiration for the name came from the perspective that the university didn't want just an athletic center, but a place that encouraged wellness in all aspects of a student's life. The WELL will house a primary and urgent care clinic, pharmacy, psychological services and laboratory services in addition to four basketball courts, four racquetball courts, an indoor

Share the news! The Wellness Task Force unofficially declares the third week of May, "Health and Fitness Week." To celebrate we are offering two great opportunities to engage in some fun activities with us. Let’s Move! Walk the Park Join the Wellness Task Force and your downtown Sacramento friends in a fun walk around the Capitol and receive a free goodie bag for participating! Thursday, May 20, 2010 from Noon to 12:30pm West Steps of the State Capitol   RSVP here by May 17th to ensure you receive your goodie bag. We'll need your name, email address and phone number. View event flyer. This event is sponsored by the SmartSpot division of PepsiCo. Fit Crawl 2010  There are still a few ti

Save the Date! City of Sacramento’s Neighborhood Services Department presents: The Neighborhood Summit 2010 Healthy Neighborhoods = A Sustainable City FREE Friday, May 21, 2010 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Sacramento Convention Center, Grand Ballroom 1400 J Street Workshop topics offered at the Neighborhood Summit include: • Sustainability and Wellness • Maintain, Promote and Revitalize Neighborhoods • Community Resources and Partnerships The Neighborhood Summit would not be possible without our generous sponsors: • The Nehemiah Corporation of America • JB Management, Inc. • Sierra Health Foundation • UC Davis Campus Community Relations • Sacramento Consolidated Charities For additional inform

Searching for the right fitness activity? Come play with us! This is your chance to experience some of midtown Sacramento’s most exciting fitness activities in one day! On May 22nd from 1pm to 5pm, you can punch, kick, stretch (and more!) your way through the afternoon. Five local businesses, Asha Yoga, Bodytribe Fitness, Fleet Feet Sports, Sacramento Pipeworks, and Ultimate Fitness will offer free mini-classes or demonstrations to participants of the Fit Crawl 2010. “Crawlers" will rotate between participating businesses on bicycles to sample a variety of fitness activities, receive special offers, and meet new friends. Unwind afterward with light food and beverages at L Wine Lounge. T