"Fit Facts"~ With Amy Renn of Terra Firma Fitness and Massage
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/02/2009 11:24 AM
With the summer festivities officially beginning, the collaboration of family, friends, parties and vacations can deter you from your routine and your healthy living practice. Even with the intention to be fun, the holidays often have a stressful element. You may find it tricky to get in your regular workout, or stick to your healthy organic meals. So, what to do to stay fit, healthy and stress free during this summer holiday time? To begin with set your intentions for the day, if you know that you have an event in the....
There was lots of Paddling at White Pines Lake Last Weekend~with Video Enclosed
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/24/2009 05:54 PM
White Pines, CA...Last weekend the annual and always sold out SNAC Kayak Festival made it's appearance at White Pines Lake. Attendees could Test Drive, Paddle, Learn From the Experts and get up to speed on all the latest in water toys. This festival has become a staple on the calendar events for adult paddling enthusiasts...
Mark Twain St. Joseph's Summer Health Career Camp graduates the first class of 09 ~By John Hamilton With Full Video
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2009 11:32 PM
San Andreas, CA...The MSTJ Summer Health Career Camps are back for another great year. The first class to attend last week was honored on Friday at a graduation luncheon. The camp is for local juniors and seniors in high school that are interested in pursuing a career in health care. The attendees had a busy week of Job Shadowing in Physical Therapy with Sean Escamilla, Surgical Services with Lynn Gates, Diagnostic Imaging with Joel Jaussaud, In the Lab with Bill Boaz, Infection Control with Mauro Garcia, The Emergency Dept with Johanna Vermeltfoort, Administration with President Feliciano Jiron, Med Surg/ICU with Kassie Waters, At the Valley Springs Clinic with Roy Sheldon and...
Pictured Above with Johanna Jiron are Erin Nanik, Daniel Vasquez, Cameron Hill, Micara Figueroa, Dennis Dunnigan, Jacob Williams and Alyssa Preheim. Click on the photo above for additional pictures and full video is enclosed...
"Fit Facts"~ With Columnist Amy Renn of Terra Firma Fitness and Massage
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/16/2009 05:03 PM
With the recent stressors of financial instability and a quivering economy, many people are left feeling consumed with worry and anxiety. This emotional stress along with the physical chronic pain one might be experiencing from an old or new injury is more then enough to bare for many. Yoga fans are quick to emphasize the flexibility and stress-relieving benefits of this ancient practice, but a new study suggests yoga may be an effective pain-management tool as well.....
Take Your Bikes, Poles and Gear and Head to Sourgrass / Boards Crossing ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/16/2009 03:59 PM
Dorrington, CA...Calaveras County is filled with loads of special places and the Boards Crossing / Sourgrass Area is definitely one of them. When heading up Hwy 4 take a right when you get to the Dorrington Hotel and head 3-4 miles down to the Stanislaus River. A great stop awaits you that has something for everyone,. Camping, Picnicking, Hiking, Fishing, 4x4 Trails, Mountain Biking and low traffic paved roads to test your climbing skills on your road bike...