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health NEW | Healthy Brain Choices Managing Everyday Anxiety Current research shows lifestyle and diet have a big effect on how the brain ages. Cognitive function, which covers all aspects of perceiving, thinking and reasoning, can improve. Discover which ‘superfoods’ reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, attention, processing information and reducing stress. You will learn simple, easy to implement strategies to help your brain stay healthy and alert no matter what your age. Class fee: $39 one class; $65 both Janice Novak classes on May 21. Everyday anxiety is normal and more common than many people realize. Understand the possible reasons people experience higher than usual anxiety and learn strategies that may help alleviate it. Wade Crandall, is a licensed professional clinical counselor who has several years experience counseling and coaching people with anxiety. Please note this is not a therapy session, rather a strategy class with tips to try and reduce your anxiety. Class fee: $25. w May 21 | 9:30-11 am | 1 Session Sa | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W21-S1 | Novak Nutrition for Peak Performance Just Breathe Scientists are beginning to understand what ancient civilizations knew long ago–breathing in specific ways can have amazing healing benefits on mind and body. Discover eight ancient breathing exercises that will neutralize stress; increase energy, vitality and brain function; improve immune response; decrease depression and anxiety; and strengthen the connection between body, mind and spirit. Class fee: $39 one class; $65 both Janice Novak classes on May 21. w May 21 | 11:15 am-12:45 pm | 1 Session Sa | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W22-S1 | Novak Hypnosis to Control Weight & Stop Smoking Hypnosis for weight loss can stop your obsession with food and pop, and increase your motivation to walk and exercise. Hypnosis for smoking/chewing tobacco can help you to quit immediately without withdrawal, cravings or weight gain. Hypnosis fee of $44 for weight or smoking or $84 for both is payable to New Way Learning Center at class. Note on registration form if you plan to attend for weight control, smoking, or both or if you are a lifetime member. Class fee: $10. w Apr 9 | 9 am-noon | 1 Session Sa | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W33-S1 | Fischer w May 4 | 7-9 pm | 1 Session W | Northdale MS | AL077-2W19-S1 | Crandall Have you made a commitment to yourself to achieve the next level of physical activity? Nutrition is critical while you are preparing for peak performance in your activity of choice. This class will give you the daily nutritional foundation to reach your goals whether you are a runner, baseball player, weightlifter, tennis player, dancer or golfer. Class fee: $39. w May 26 | 6-8 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W17-S1 NEW | Nutritional Detox The body heals and repairs itself, and always has, by detoxing every single day continuously and naturally. Chronic health complaints can happen when we accumulate toxins from our everyday life including our environment, medicatio