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As part of their
"Resolution Solution" series, the Diabetes Association, Inc., held a
session on stress management and an introduction to yoga to expand the
repertoire of persons with diabetes or those seeking to prevent the
onset of the disease. Held on January 25, 2006, at their Pleasant Street
headquarters, the session brought the expertise of Norma Mello, RN, CDE
(certified
Diabetes Educator),
who taught participants some valuable techniques for de-stressing their
diabetes management. Yoga instructor Tom Carr brought his twenty years
of teaching experience to introduce some basic stretching exercises to
participants. Tom teaches these simple exercises that anyone can use to
stay flexible while emphasizing the importance of proper breathing.
These techniques can be used by anyone including persons in wheelchairs.
In addition to these two sessions, a session on
ballroom
dancing was offered to participants that evening. More information about the programs of the
Diabetes
Association of Fall River and New Bedford can
be obtained by calling 508-672-5671. |
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(Top row) Norma Mello, CDE, leads participants in a discussion of stress in their lives and how to reduce it. (Middle and bottom rows) Tom Carr leads the group through some basic yoga stretches that can be done while seated in a chair or on the floor. Tom, who leads yoga classes at the Unitarian Church on North Main Street in Fall River, can be reached at 508-678-8370.
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