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Metabolic Testing for Weight Loss and Performance – Covers how exercise metabolic and resting metabolic testing can vastly improve weight loss, energy and physical performance by providing you with exact details on how to fuel your body and how to exercise at the ideal heart rate intensity for your unique physical profile; 6-7 p.m., at Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 651-9809 for more information.

Upcoming

Seizure Education and Resource Center – Monthly educational seminars and activities open to families, individuals, professionals and community members interested in seizures and epilepsy. This month’s presentation covers six basic types of seizures, with discussion following. Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Spokane Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. For more information, call Travis at (509) 280-7666 or e-mail info@sercsite.org.

Hear What You Are Missing – Free discussion on hearing loss and hearing aids, Thursday, 1 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Pre-register by calling (509) 482-2372.

Dental Health: The Missing Link to Optimal Wellness? – Informative seminar covers the link between a healthy mouth and a healthy body. Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., at Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 651-9809 for more information.

Youth and Family Substance Abuse Education – Seminar on the impact and intervention on addictions and dysfunctional family systems. Free. Friday, 6:30 p.m., at Life Center Church, 1202 N. Government Way. Call (509) 327-4422 or (509) 327-9831 or e-mail jeffh@colonialclinic.com for more information.

Mindfulness Meditation: Awakening Into Presence Weekend Retreat – Free. Explore world of sensations, feelings and thoughts, 7 p.m. Friday to noon Sunday, at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost: $145. For information or to register, call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org.

Free Women’s Self-Defense Class – Hosted by the Woman’s Club of Spokane, Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the club, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. Registration required by Friday. To sign up or learn more go to www.eastwestfitnessworld.com.

High School Sports Nutrition Meeting – “Nutrition Tilts the Playing Field in Athletes’ Favor.” Designed for high school coaches, trainers, athletes and their parents to discuss sports nutrition and its impact on high school athletes. Free and open to the public. Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., WSU Spokane Campus – Health Sciences Building, Room 110-D, 410 E. Spokane Falls Blvd. Call (206) 682-3699 or e-mail mark@delaunay.com for more information.

Natural Medicine and Menopause Workshop – Workshop covers natural ways to control the symptoms of menopause, including the use of bio-identical hormones. Cost: $35. Registration forms are available at Jones Pharmacy, 906 S. Monroe St. Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth St. Call (509) 838-6451 for registration forms or for more information.

Heart to Heart Screenings – Includes cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglyceride, glucose levels and blood pressure every Tuesday and Friday through the month of February, 7:30-10:30 a.m., at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene. Cost: $15 for first screening and $20 if participant has had previous screening. To register, call (208) 666-2083.

Free Yoga for Type 2 Diabetics – Free workouts to better stretch and relax the mind, for individuals with Type 2 diabetes or pre-conditions. Held Monday and Wednesday nights through February, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Whitman County Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Free Turbo Jam workouts will be offered in March. For more information, call (509) 288-0681.

Caregiver Classes – Free series for people caring for ill family and friends, Wednesdays, through March 11, 2-3:30 p.m., at Rockwood at Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road. To register, call Jon Clifton, (509) 456-0438.

HPV Vaccines for Cervical Cancer Screening Month – Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest will offer HPV vaccine, a three-part series to guard against most types of cervical cancer. Most insurance will cover for girls and women between the ages of 9 and 26. Women under the age of 19 who are Medicaid-eligible can receive the vaccine for free. To make an appointment, call PPINW scheduling center at (800) 788-9128.

New listings

BLS Health Care Provider Renewal – Designed for those who hold a current AHA Healthcare Provider card and wish to renew their status. Cost: $45, includes a card valid for two years. Preregistration is required. Wednesday, 7:45-10:30 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Call (509) 232-8138 to register or for more information.

Diagnosis: Pre-Diabetes – Two-class series. Participants will receive a free testing meter. Cost: $30. Preregistration is required. Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Call (509) 232-8138 to register or for more information.

Heart Health Presentation – Covers how to prevent heart disease and information on a local cardiac care program. Free. Preregistration is required. Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., at Sacred Heart Providence Auditorium, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Call (509) 232-8138 to register or for more information.

Energy Management – Free class teaches a five-minute routine to reduce fatigue and help clear mind. Thursday, 6-9 p.m., or Saturday, 2-5 p.m., at New Moon Learning Center, 2430 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls. Call (208) 762-1261 or visit www.newmoonenergetics.com to register or for more information.

Heart Health Screening – Free screening includes: total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index/body fat percentage and medication review. Full lipid panel will be available for $20. Participants should bring medications to discuss with a healthcare provider. Preregistration is required. Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Call (509) 232-8138 to register or for more information.

American Red Cross Blood Drive – Child care will be provided for donors. Refreshments will be available. Feb. 24, 1-6 p.m., at Simpson United Methodist Church, 325 N.E. Maple St., Pullman. Call (509) 332-5212 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

ADD/ADHD, A Natural Approach – Covers integrative approaches using the best of conventional Western treatments combined with nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy and other complementary treatments to find ways to improve the health of children. Feb. 26, 6-7:30 p.m., at Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 651-9809 for more information.

Natural Hormone Balance for Women – Covers how to balance hormones naturally through bioidentical hormone replacement for both men and women. Addresses the concerns of insomnia, hot flashes, memory, libido, fatigue, and natural options available to improve quality of life and prevent disease. Feb. 28, 6-7:30 p.m., at Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 651-9809 for more information.

The Treatment of Pressure Ulcers’ – Free educational seminar; includes dinner. One CEU credit is available for professionals. March 2, 5:30-7 p.m., at Life Care Center of Post Falls, 460 N. Garden Plaza Court, Post Falls. Call (208) 777-0318 to register and for more information.

Inflammation: The Role Nutrition Plays in Prevention and Treatment – Free presentation. March 9, 6 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave., Room 268. E-mail info@themetabolic-institute.com, visit www.themetabolic-institute.com, or call (509) 747-7066 for more information.

The Renewal Room – New yoga and pilates studio, now offering on-going classes in yoga, pilates, yin and pilates/yoga fusions. Located at 321 W. Hastings Road. Call (509) 413-6445 or visit www.therenewalroom.com for more information.

Other programs

Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Deaconess Medical Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave., is offering screenings every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Call (509) 473-2194.

Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Free screenings every Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. No appointment needed. Offered by Valley Hospital and Medical Center Volunteer Services; call (509) 473-5415 or e-mail volunteers@empirehealth.org for more information.

Breast and Cervical Health Program – Provides eligible women with free health exams and mammograms sponsored by Spokane Regional Health District. Call (509) 324-1553 or (888) 461-8876.

Children’s Environmental Health Network – Web site offers information on organizations active in various fields, sources of data on child health and environmental hazards and more, www.cehn.org or call (202) 543-4033, e-mail at cehn@cehn.org.

Conservative Care Consultation – Surgery should be your last resort for back or neck problems and carpal tunnel syndrome. Utilize this free opportunity to find out if there is a nonsurgical alternative to your problem. Call Mark Guthrie, at (509) 327-8188.

Corbin Senior Activity Center Senior Services – Classes and groups for mental, emotional and physical health. The center also offers events, tours and meeting space. Call (509) 327-1584 for listings.

CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator Classes – Offered by the American Red Cross. Check the Web site for class schedules. Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora Ave. Cost is $35-$55, call (509) 326-3330, ext. 216, or visit www.spokaneredcross.org.

Depression Screenings – Offered to adults by Eastman Consulting Services, 607 S. Government Way, Spokane. Free. Call (509) 456-2190.

Diabetes Education – Community Health Education and Resources offers group or individual instruction on diabetes self-management. Course is for clients and their families who are new to diabetes. Call (509) 232-8145 for class times, dates and locations.

Divine Health – Word of Faith Christian Center is offering a weekly class on how to live in divine health, Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Word of Faith Christian Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Call (509) 891-5253.

Dirne Health Centers – Is a nonprofit health center in Coeur d’Alene providing medical, mental and behavioral health and dental services to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Center at (208) 292-0292 or visit www.dirnechc.org.

First Aid/CPR Classes – Adult, child and infant first aid/CPR classes, new student and refresher courses, are available through The Safety Center, 1317 W. Kiernan Ave. Prices range from $35-$55. Registration is required. For more information, location and times, call Rick Bennett at (509) 979-0849 or e-mail nwss2@hotmail.com.

Free Heart Health Screenings – Includes cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index, and medication review, at the Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Appointment required. Call (509) 232-8138.

Health for All – This community-based healthcare access project links uninsured individuals and families in Eastern Washington with state health insurance programs and assists those who do not qualify for state-sponsored coverage by linking them with appropriate community resources. Call (866) 444-3066; in Spokane County, call (509) 444-3066.

Meditations for the Heart and Mind – Guided 30-minute meditation, with time for discussion on weekly topic, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center Canticle House, 1016 N. Superior St. Fee: $10 per session. Call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org.

Metaphysical Research Society – Meets the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Unity Church South, 2900 S. Bernard St. Call (509) 838-8155 for more information, or visit www.mrsspokane.com.