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Gruninger: Strength Pose Of Month … Reverse Plank Pose

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By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500

I’ll be honest this is not one of my favorite poses but often our least favorite poses have the most to teach us. This pose is no exception.

Purvattonasana or Reverse Plank Pose is a backbend that works against gravity. As such, the back body has to work even harder to create the posture. It also requires the arms and shoulders to do their fair share of the work.

As with any posture, if you aren’t quite ready for upward plank pose, there are other options available. Before jumping into the posture, consider a bit more about the posture.

First, Purvattonasana means Read More

Chart 618: Los Alamos Downgraded From Red To Yellow On Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Map

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Today, the CDC released its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community level based on diagnoses and hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended indoors in counties with the highest, red, community level. Masks are also recommended for at-risk (for example, immunocompromised) individuals in counties with the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Los Alamos (link) moved from red to yellow thanks to a decline in the regional hospitalization rate: the fraction of inpatient beds used by COVID-19 patients went down from 13.5 percent to Read More

Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Opening Of Satori Infusion Center With Ribbon Cutting Tuesday March 8

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CHAMBER News:

There’s a new medical clinic opening in Los Alamos specializing in infusion treatments.

Dr. Patrick Martin along with physician assistant and spouse Tracy Martin, are opening Satori Healing Infusion Center at 3500 Trinity Drive, Suite C-3.

The Chamber of Commerce will celebrate their opening with a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. 

Satori Healing offers a wide variety of Infusions, such as IV nutrition and hydration, vitamin therapy, for mental health, sports performance and longevity. They will be offering ketamine therapy by referral.

Having an infusion done Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update March 3: 407 New Cases, Totaling 512,938 With 17 Deaths & 469,859 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials today announced 407  additional COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reported 12 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,669  people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 17 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 6.9 percent.

Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 94 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
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Sen. Luján Returns To Senate Following Medical Emergency

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján returned to the United States Senate today following his stroke in late January. Courtesy photo

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján retaking his seat today in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. He voted to advance President Biden’s nominees to the Federal Communications Commission. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), in gratitude for the prayers and well wishes for his recovery, returned to the United States Senate today, getting back to work for the people of New Mexico following Read More

Community Members Surprise LAMC Staff With Goody Bags

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Los Alamos Medical Center staff receive a wonderful surprise of goody bags recently from Tracy Martin, Christina Martinez and donors who remain anonymous, to thank them for caring for the community. Courtesy/LAMC

Community members surprise Los Alamos Medical Center staff recently with goody bags. Courtesy/LAMC

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) would like to recognize the community members who went above and beyond for the hospital staff.

“Thank you to Tracy Martin, Christina Martinez, and all other donors who remain anonymous, for surprising our staff with goody bags. We are Read More

Office Of Superintendent Of Insurance Recovers More Than $3.15 Million For New Mexico Consumers

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OSI News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), through its Consumer Services Division, has recovered more than $3.15 million for New Mexico consumers over the past 18 months.

“The Consumer Division is responsible for addressing inquiries and complaints from consumers about insurance rates and claim handling for all state-regulated insurance products including managed healthcare,” Superintendent Russell Toal said, “in the last the 18 months the Division handled almost 2,000 inquiries and complaints from New Mexicans.”

Complaints handled by the division Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Signs House Bill 95, Making Enrolling In Health Insurance Easier In New Mexico

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday signed House Bill 95, which makes finding and enrolling in quality affordable health coverage easier for New Mexicans.

The Easy Enrollment Act , sponsored by Rep. Liz Thomson, Sen. Liz Stefanics, and Sen. Brenna McKenna, gives uninsured New Mexicans an easy on-ramp to health coverage through the state income tax system. 

“This legislation will result in more New Mexicans enrolling in affordable health insurance – a win for families and communities around the state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Many New Read More

Luján, Murphy Introduce Bill To Combat Health Misinformation, Prepare For Future Public Emergencies

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), both members of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, today introduced legislation to counter the threat that misinformation and disinformation pose to public health as evidenced by the widespread false narratives throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Promoting Public Health Information Act would support efforts across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and with outside stakeholders to communicate effectively during Read More

Students Promote Operation Winter Shadow Donations

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By Thomas Oldham and LAHS Student Leadership:

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) is calling for community support. Two of our Los Alamos community members, Tylerr Jones, RN, and Dr. Chris Hammond are heading to Ukraine to help provide emergency medical assistance to those in need.

As Los Alamos High School students, we are asking for your help by donating to https://www.harprescue.org.

The situation is very urgent, and these donations directly support Operation Winter Shadow and provide Tylerr Jones, RN, and Dr. Chris Hammond with supplies needed for their mission while in Ukraine. Read More