| Health Resources
Be it physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual in nature, radiant health is the foundation of Big Thinking and Big Living. Keep your mind, body, and spirit "juiced up" with some of the valuable resources we've uncovered.
Cancer Infomation and Resources
The Myths and Madness of Cancer Research
Dr. Judith Gasson, Director of the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCLA, helped us dispel the myths and cut through the madness to understand what we now know about diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. Dr. Gasson, is the essence of a Big Thinking Woman. Her beliefs and impressive career have created a legacy of important work that has led to significant improvements in cancer treatment. She is a molecular biologist, a full professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and is responsible for one of only 41 institutions designated as comprehensive cancer centers by the National Cancer Institute. Her colleagues describe her as a respected, brilliant scientist who is inspirational and a natural leader. This is a crucial topic for women, and we invite you to make a difference by learning how Dr. Gasson and others are working to translate the latest discoveries in the laboratory to notably improve patient care.
http://www.cancer.mednet.ucla.edu/institution/personnel?personnel_id=46712
Memory
The Memory Prescription with Dr. Gary Small
Dr Gary Small is a renowned physician, neuroscientist, and psychiatrist who directs the Memory Clinic at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and the UCLA Center on Aging. Dr. Small is the best in the business on an issue that is of crucial importance as medical advancements help us live longer. He has pioneered research that has led to a proven step-by-step diet, physical and mental exercise program that is simple, effective and shows improvement in memory in only 14 days. What Dr. Small has to shared with us was so exceptional that we opened this one event to the Big Thinking Men in our lives. Find out more about Dr. Small and The Memory Prescription at www.drgarysmall.com and
www.memoryfitnessinstitute.org.
Sexuality
Love, Lust, and Laughter
Diana Wiley, Ph.D, is a practicing sex therapist at UCLA's Female Sexual Medicine Center. Dr. Wiley is also a gerontologist and was appointed as a presidential delegate to the White House Conference on Aging. She firmly believes that emotional and physical intimacy enhances the quality of longevity. Additionally, she who laughs, lasts. Diane is helping shift the aging perspective for women with a mind-body approach that can successfully resolve hormone and relationship issues and yield remarkable transformations. (Link Dr. Wiley's name above to this address:
http://healthcare.ucla.edu/mattel/institution/groups-detail?group%5fid=11492 )
Redefining Aging in Bed and Beyond
BTW Cynthia Watson, M.D., a brilliant and compassionate doctor, author and speaker lit a fire in all of us with an evening of anti-aging and sexual vitality. While women at every age are interested, women 50+ are particularly concerned with quality of life as we grow in years. We now know that keeping ourselves healthy, youthful and alive with sexual energy is possible. Our prominent speaker, Dr. Watson, is a family practitioner who specializes in the area of integrative medicine. She has 17 years of experience advising women and men on anti-aging, life extension, and disease prevention to maintain a high energy, vital and sexy quality of life. She is the author of Love Potions, A Guide to Aphrodisiacs and Sexual Pleasures and User’s Guide to Easing Menopausal Symptoms Naturally. To learn more about this program, contact Dr. Watson. http://www.watsonwellness.org/new/bio.cmw.html
Safety
Are You Ready For A Katrina-Sized Quake?
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, it seems appropriate to ask if all of our ducks are really in a row for the big one in our neck of the woods. Be it an earthquake, financial, family or health emergency, are you going to be proactive and prepared, or reactive and remorseful? Pat Nagy, a Los Angeles based instructor with the American Red Cross for over 20 years, spoke about emergency disaster recovery plans in place for LA and provided us with a personal preparedness checklist and readiness kit recommendations. Find out more about this crucial topic at www.acrossla.org.
Explore Safety From the Head, Heart, and Body
Explore safety from the head with Ann Reiss Lane, from the heart with Sheri Barnett, and from the body with Peggie Reyna. In the year 2003, the Center for the Advancement for Women studied the top issues expressed by women of all ages. The #1 concern was personal safety. It is one of those issues that few of us want to address and yet it is crucial. BTW invited three amazing women to explore personal safety from the head, heart, and body. They shared startling facts about gun violence, the experience of losing a child, and a demonstration of necessary protection and preventive techniques. This is the first step in philanthropy education for BTW members. To learn more about this important topic, contact Dr. Tess!
Joie de Vivre!
Take a Joyride!
Been so busy “thinking big” that you’re a bit underjoyed? BTW Michelle DeAngelis taught us how to “Live Life and Love the Ride” – how to make JOY an on-purpose part of everyday life. Michelle is the founder of Planet Joyride – a business venture with a social purpose. This business management consultant, social entrepreneur, speaker, and executive coach applies her 20 years of corporate experience to help people rediscover joy in their busy lives. She'll show you techniques to boost your joy at work, at home, anywhere - from the simple to the complex, from the bubble bath to the board room. Enjoy the ride! Visit www.planetjoyride.com to learn more about Planet Joyride and Michelle DeAngelis.
Memories to Savor
Restaurant critic, food writer, author and delightful speaker, Sharon Boorstin, shared her thoughts on the role that food, cooking and recipes play in our lives and traditions. Sharon is a prolific writer with a novel, Cookin’ for Love, available in bookstores and featured MORE magazine. www.sharonboorstin.com
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