ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Diabesity is a condition in which too much belly fat leads a person to symptoms ranging from mild blood sugar imbalance to full blown diabetes. Whether you have a little extra weight around the middle, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes, the root cause of ALL these conditions are the same - problems with our diet, lifestyle and exposure to environmental toxins. Most treatments focus on the downstream symptoms (elevated levels of glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides) and never get to WHY your levels are too high and how to change it. The good news is all of this can be reversed. Learn how to work with your doctor to help restore your body to health.

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Do you have joints that ache - a knee or hip or back? Whether you have arthritis, bursitis or just creaky joints, this workshop is for you. Joint lubrication exercises are quite simple and easy to do yet produce rather remarkable results by helping to free your joints of pain. You’ll also discuss which nutrients are needed to help keep your joints healthy.

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Not everyone can be skinny, but EVERYONE can be stronger - even if you don’t get to the gym several times/week. Learn how to strengthen your arms, back, shoulders, chest, hips, butt and thighs using resistance bands while watching your favorite TV or radio show. There are many benefits to having stronger muscles - they boost metabolism; maintain/increase bone density, make daily tasks easier and help you age with quality and grace. These multi-tasking exercises can fit easily into even the busiest of schedules. It is a wonderful thing to be strong, fit and functional. You’ll learn lots of tips and techniques to improve overall health and wellness. You will need a resistance band for some of the exercises.

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop, you’ll discuss the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional.

This is an online class. You will receive email instructions for logging in a few days before the class start date. Please have a current email address on file with us. Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until any imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. You’ll discuss which hormones are involved and what can be done to correct imbalances; concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; and what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain.

Practice different tai chi forms, qigong forms, acupoints, tai chi ruler, bang stick, baoding ball, and unweighted ball. Appropriate for most physical conditions. Must be able to turn, bend slightly, and stand at least half of the time. Improves flexibility, agility, body awareness, balance, and relaxes the mind. No experience necessary. Loose clothes, flat shoes and no sandals.

Are you struggling with emotional or binge eating and wondering why it feels so hard to break the cycle? Join us to discuss how to finally get off the rollercoaster for good. Discover why "more willpower" isn't the answer, how to work with your natural brain chemistry to spot and reduce cravings, and learn science-based strategies to break free from the emotional eating cycle once and for all. This workshop will equip you with practical tools you need to develop a healthier relationship with food so you can spend time, money, and energy on the things that truly matter.

Unleash your inner potion master in this exciting DIY workshop! Explore the magic of essential oils as we guide you in crafting Halloween potions that will fill your home with enchanting aromas. You'll blend your own essential oils to create Halloween-inspired potions, whether it's a captivating fragrance or a spooky room mist. By the end of the class, you'll leave with magical creations that add a touch of mystery to your Halloween celebrations - perfect for setting a haunted atmosphere or for gifting to friends.