Health Notes
0
Votes

Health Notes

<lst>Hypnosis Screening. Mondays, Feb. 17 and 24; and Wednesdays, Feb. 19, 26, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Make a New Year's resolution to lose weight or stop smoking? Come to an hypnosis screening and find out if hypnosis can help. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-352-5042.

Nutrition Classes, on Thursdays, Feb. 20 and 27, 7-8 p.m. Come see how hypnosis can help in losing weight easily and permanently. Informative classes help those who want to lose weight without dieting or pills. $15. Register with Hypnosis - Fairfax, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-352-5042 or e-mail hypnosis11@hmp.net.

Free healing workshop. Feb. 25 and March 25, at 7 p.m. Find out how the body can heal itself and how Quantum Healing can help with anxiety, depression, smoking cessation, weight loss, pain release and migraines. Call Quantum Healing Center, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, 703-937-3993 or e-mail info@quantumhealingcenter.com.

Advanced Relaxation and Imagery Techniques. Continued practice of imaging abilities. Monday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E.

Northern Virginia Epilepsy Group will meet on Wednesdays, Feb. 19 and 26, 7-8 p.m., at Falls Church High School 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. Free of charge. For more information, call 703-425-6660.

Leukemia Group. Sexual Health and Wellness. Learn ways to maintain a sexual life during times when many are not feeling their best. Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Register at 703-698-2841.

Carcinoid Cancer Group. Support group for those with the same diagnosis. Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E.

Young Adults with Cancer. 18- to 30-year-olds discuss dating, sexuality, image, work and health-insurance concerns. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room A.

Multiple Myeloma Support Group. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E.

Lung Cancer Group. Learn the ABCs of optimizing your breath of life. Bring a pillow and blanket or mat. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E.

ICAN of Northern Virginia (International Caesarean Awareness Network) will meet on the following dates at 7 p.m., at Inova HealthSource, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax: Feb. 19, March 19, Apr. 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. For more information, visit www.icanofnova.org/ or call 703-237-6136.

A Bereavement Support Group for Grandparents who have lost a grandchild will begin on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Subsequent meetings will take place the third Thursday of each month at Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Road in Annandale. For more information and reservations, call 703-941-7000.

Seminar for Survivors. Acupuncture and herbs may assist with management of side effects and symptoms of cancer and enhance well-being. Thursday, Feb. 20, 7:15-9 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Register at 703-698-2841.

Colorectal Cancer. An overview of radio-frequency ablation and its possible role in metastatic disease. Thursday, Feb. 20, 4:30-6 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Register at 703-698-2841.

Rediscovering Meaning — Writing to Wellness. Use literature, writing and discussion to manage and grow through the challenges of cancer. Thursday, Feb. 20, 27, 9:45-11:15 a.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room B. Register at 703-698-2841.

Qi Gong - Chinese Yoga. Gentle movement, deep breathing and meditation to improve health. Mondays, Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 7:15-8:45 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Register at 703-698-2841.

Parents of Children with Epilepsy (Burke) will begin meeting one Monday per month on Feb. 24, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Braddock Supervisor's Office, Conference Room, 9002 Burke Lake Road. For information, call 703-425-6660.

Lymphedema Group Meeting. Support group for patients with hereditary or secondary lymphedema. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E.

For those who have experienced the death of a spouse, Haven of Northern Virginia presents a free program on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, 7:30-9 p.m., at 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. Make reservations at 703-941-7000. The Haven Web site is www.havenofnova.org.

Ethical Issues in Cancer Genetic Testing. Addresses common concerns about genetic testing and cancer. Thursday, Feb. 27, 7:15-9 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E.