By Daily Press staff
Do you have a problem with your health? Want to know more about how to defeat an eating disorder or possibly detoxify yourself?
On March 11 at the Santa Monica YMCA, a class for parents on the awareness of eating disorders and how to be aware of them will be held. From 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the class will be targeted to kids and teens.
The presentation for the parents will include information on how to be a good role model to your kids; factors that contribute to body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating and suggestions for how you can help your child grow up healthy, happy and free from weight obsession.
The presentation for teens and kids will include information on Hollywood’s big fat lies: How the media affects how we feel about ourselves and our bodies, then how to help your friend with an eating disorder.
The Santa Monica Family YMCA will have another event on March 21, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., called “Detoxification The Key to a Vibrant Heath.” The event is free and will cover the therapeutic value of freshly squeezed juices, living food and whole foods, nutritional supplementation, massage, shiatsu, reflexology and other natural modalities, in creating and maintaining optimum wellness.
Both events will be at the Santa Monica YMCA 1332 Sixth Street. Dance Theater of the World sashays in
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 11, 2006. Read the original PDF.