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HEALTH CIVIL SERVICE CLUB 28

CARING FOR STRONG BONES AND
YOUR EYES ANTI AGING KNEES

AS YOU AGE

Strong Bones Exercises for Healthier Bones Physiotherapists with experience and interest
As you grow older, there is a need to Osteoporosis is a silent bone disease in managing clients with osteoarthritis
focus on your eye health so that you can characterised by low bone mass or decreased and osteoporosis. Marc specialises in the
prevent age-related damage. Learn how bone strength. As the bone weakens, it becomes management of spinal pain disorders and
you can take care of your peepers. Dr more susceptible to fractures. Fractures in the sports injuries while Bens primary specialty
Gerard Nah, Medical Director of W Eye hip and spine are of particular concerns as is in exercise rehabilitation and performance
Clinic, will share simple tips on nutrition, they may result in serious consequences such enhancement.
eye protection and hygiene. Understand as hospitalisation or even death. However,
and recognise the symptoms of cataracts, osteoporosis is largely preventable through a For both workshops, please bring along a mat
how to cope with presbyopia and how balanced diet and regular exercises. or towel and come dressed in sports attire.
to look out for glaucoma and age-related
degeneration. Dr Nah will also share the Anti Aging Knees Exercises for Healthier Strong Bones Exercises for Healthier
latest trends and medical technologies Knees Bones
to treat common eye conditions. Osteoarthritis is the most common type Date: Saturday, 30 Nov 13
of arthritis caused by wear and tear of the Register By: 22 Nov 13
Date: Saturday, 4 Jan 14 joint cartilage. It mostly affects the large
Time: 2pm 3.30pm weight-bearing joints such as the knee joint. Anti Aging Knees Exercises for Healthier
Venue: Club CSC @ Tessensohn This in turn cases pain, swelling and stiffness. Knees
Fees: Member $5, Patients may have diffculty walking, climbing Date: Saturday, 11 Jan 14
Members Guest/Public Offcer $8 stairs, squatting or kneeling. Fortunately, Register By: 4 Jan 14
Contact: Gek Cheng at 6391 5624 or osteoarthritis can be managed through proper
kuagekcheng@csc.sg exercises. For the above courses:
Register By: 30 Dec 13 Time: 10am 11.30am
Join these two lectures cum practical Venue: Club CSC @ Tessensohn
workshops to learn specific exercises for Fees: Member $5,
healthier bones. Speakers Marc Chionh Members Guest/Public Offcer $8
and Ben Tong are both Musculoskeletal Contact: Ricky at 6391 5607 or rickyng@csc.sg

For Strong Knees and Joints An Ancient Therapy for Modern Living
Do you often experience pain in the knee and joint areas? Learn four Always seem to be falling sick? Learn the art of meridian massage techniques
important ways you can improve your knee and joint functions. Pick up and acupressure. These techniques will help strengthen the immune system
meridian exercises and therapy techniques, daily routines and tips on and relieve health problems such as headache, migraine, sinus, fu, fever,
food remedies. Milk or calcium pills may not be your only solutions! cough, aches and pains, digestive issue and stress-related symptoms too.

Date: Four Fridays, 3 to 24 Jan 14 CNY Special Bonus: Get a FREE Refresh Formula essential oil blend worth $15.
Time: 7.30pm 8.45pm Date: Saturday, 11 Jan 14
Fees: Member $60, Members Guest/Public Offcer $65
Register By: 30 Dec 13 Time: 10am 12pm
Fees: Member $42, Members Guest/Public Offcer $46
Eat According To Your Body Type Register By: 3 Jan 14
There are nine body types which one is yours? Find out through a Autopilot Slimming Intensive Programme
step-by-step assessment. Discover the different types of daily food Losing weight need not be an enduring journey of fad diets and arduous
intakes and food therapy recipes that can help improve your health. Eat workout routines. Get your body to always burn the calories. Customise
clean and well and you will no longer have to rely on expensive health your Autopilot Slimming Programme so that it will suit your own lifestyle
supplements or tonics to get a strong constitution. and not the other way round! Improve your bodys meridian system,
enjoy tasty food and still stay slim! Bid goodbye to slimming pills, boring
Date: Saturday, 4 Jan 14 diets or impossible exercise regimes.
Time: 10 am 12.45pm
Fees: Member $34, Members Guest/Public Offcer $38 Date: 3 Saturdays, 15 & 22 Feb and 1 Mar 14
Register By: 30 Dec 13 Time: 10am 12:45pm
Fees: Member $120, Members Guest/Public Offcer $130
Register By: 7 Feb 14

For the above courses:
Venue: Club CSC @ Tessensohn
Contact: Gek Cheng at 6391 5624 or kuagekcheng@csc.sg