Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 23, 2013

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

 Mountain Views News Saturday, March 23, 2013 

HOW CAN YOGA HELP 

KEEPING IT REAL

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The picture of serenity, always calm and thoughtful, tranquil, peaceful, centered, wise, never 
stressed out – and then we got a puppy. How does all that work with a puppy? The puppy is just 
like Marley, only black. She is a 12 week old, black lab and super cute. She is so full of energy 
and wants to chew us and our house, to pieces! How serene can you be when your favorite shoes 
are toast? What about when the toilet brush gets dragged across the living room? How does 
Downward Facing Dog help? What helps is to know that things are always changing. Nothing 
outside myself is under my control (well the puppy can be taught….and kept to certain areas) 

But it is how we react that is the real work, the True Yoga. Learning to breathe while doing the 
challenging poses helps us remain calm in the storm. Because that is what we all want to be – 
right? Steady and calm, even when turmoil is all around us – like the Dalai Lama. He doesn’t 
blow a gasket. What we are learning is an even deeper sense of inner calm and patience.

Everything is changing and nothing material is worth blowing a gasket. But what about grandma’s 
antique chair? Our minds are really just like the chewing dog, if left unattended, with out focus 
and discipline – they run amok! 

The yoga here is: play with the puppy, breathe and put grandma’s chair in storage. Get a baby 
sitter and get into yoga class.

Namasté, René 


ANTONOVICH MOTION STREAMLINES 

SERVICES FOR COUNTY’S MENTALLY ILL HOMELESS

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – A motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich directing the Chief 
Executive Officer to develop recommendations for streamlining and improving the provision of 
County services for the mentally ill homeless was unanimously approved. 

“In addition to expanding the availability of vital mental healthcare treatment through Laura’s Law, 
this action will improve access to other supportive service programs,” said Antonovich. 

The motion directs the Chief Executive Officer to work with the Departments of Mental Health, 
Health Services, Public Health, and Social Services and report back to the Board in three weeks. 

TOP TIPS FOR MEN’S OVERALL HEALTH

 (StatePoint) This year, millions of personal promises for self-improvement will be made - and then 
broken soon after. But there is one commitment that all men should keep: to maintain a healthy 
lifestyle.

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America, affecting one in six men, according 
to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. In addition, heart disease killed 26 percent of the men who died 
in 2006. And half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms, 
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

There are many simple ways men can reduce their risk for life-threatening health conditions. Aspire 
to improve your health and better your life with these easy tips.

Get Checked

Sometimes improving your health is as simple as a trip to the doctor. As you age, the likelihood of being 
diagnosed with prostate cancer increases significantly. Men over 40 should begin discussing their 
prostate health with a physician. Catching prostate cancer in its earliest stages can greatly improve a 
man’s chance at survival, so it’s important to be proactive and talk to your doctor about your prostate 
health. You can learn more about risk factors and prevention on the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s 
website at www.PCF.org. 

Eat Healthy

 Choosing healthy snacks and avoiding fatty meals can help reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes 
and certain forms of cancer. Foods that are low in saturated fat and dietary cholesterol and high in 
fiber can help prevent high cholesterol, according to the CDC. Additionally, several studies suggest 
that eating fish can help protect against prostate cancer because they have “good fat,” particularly 
omega-3 fatty acids.

Exercise

Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial to preventing heart disease. Physical activity will help lower 
your blood pressure and cholesterol. According to the Surgeon General, adults should engage in 
moderately intense exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. By maintaining a healthy weight, you will 
also lower your risk for diabetes.

Relax

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Reducing your stress at work 
and at home can help improve your overall health and 
lead to a longer, happier life. Seek medical treatment for 
stress, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and depression. 
Treating these conditions may save your life and 
have been shown to improve survivorship in prostate 
cancer

These are goals to start working towards. Now is the 
perfect time to make changes to improve your health.

DIGESTIVE DISORDERS AND NATURAL SOLUTIONS

Arcadia Senior Services is holding a health education workshop, “Digestive Disorders and Natural 
Solutions” at the Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 on Monday, April 8 
from 1-2pm. Attendees will learn about digestion practices of the body and natural treatment methods 
to take advantage of. Dr. Brad Miller is the speaker, and has been practicing Chiropractic care 
and overall wellness for his patients in Arcadia for the past 26 years.

For more information or to register for the lecture, please call the Arcadia Community Center at 
626.574.5130.