Anne Nedrow, M.D., director of women's primary care and integrative medicine at OHSU's CWH, will talk about how health problems can be treated with both a conventional and alternative forms of medicine. The Latest in Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment - From Diet to Drugs. Eric Orwoll, M.D., director of the OHSU clinical research center and Kathy Phipps, R.D.H., associate professor in the OHSU School of Dentistry are the speakers. They will talk about the latest drugs available to fight osteoporosis and how healthy lifestyle choices can combat this condition. Phipps is a member of OHSU's bone and mineral research unit.
Yoga is for Everybody.
Holiday Johnson, owner of Holiday's Health and Fitness Yoga Center and a yoga teacher for 25 years in the Portland area, will speak about renewing energy and attaining tranquility while developing strength, endurance and flexibility. How to Have Healthy Skin at Any Age Without Spending a Fortune. Bruce Russell, M.D., medical director of the Kietra Corporation, and a former OHSU assistant professor of dermatology, will review some of the new laser techniques, discuss cosmetic and topical treatments, and discuss how to keep your skin looking healthy at a minimal cost. Michael Brody, R.N., B.S.N, L.M.T, Wellness Coordinator for OHSU's Healthy Aging Project, specializes in stress management. He will teach conference participants some simple means to manage physical and emotional stress.