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Bringing Back Your Brain and Restoring Brain Health on Tuesday, November 4 at River House

$10

with Lynn Ringhaver

Calendar Nov 4, 2025 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

This class will offer:

  • Strategies for Building your nutrient reserves in your Brain.
  • How to protect your Brain and immune system from Brain Betrayers.
  • Brain cell foods that fuel your Brain and restore neurological health, preventing Burn Out, Brain Fog, and Dementia.

Lynn Ringhaver RN., BSN., L.Ac. was an Intensive care nurse for 15 years before moving into Integrative Medicine. She was in private practice for over 20 years including: Shiatsu, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition. Certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn. Certified in Qi Gong with Master Robert Peng. Emotional Freedom Technique training with Dawson Church PhD.

This one session class is on Tuesday, November 4 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 & up.

Will run

STA Strong BHOF on Wednesday, November 12 at River House

Free

with Nicole Tristram

Calendar Nov 12, 2025 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

STA Strong BHOF (Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation) Education Group: This group meets bimonthly to learn about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis. 

This program will meet on Wednesday, November 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

 

Will run

Healthy Living in Body and Mind: Learn Ways to Optimize Health Habits and Lifestyle on Monday, November 17 at River House

$10

with Sharon Infante

Calendar Nov 17, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

“Health is Wealth” So where and how do I start?

In this class we will focus on Health Promotion and Not Disease Treatment. How to begin making healthier food and lifestyle choices which we know it can be a challenge for us. We hear to eat this, not that. Move this way not that way. This is bad for you. You must do this and go there. Old habits die hard. So where do you begin?

We will explore:

  • Nutrition & Health that is “practical” and obtainable
  • Focus on healthy food options, review food groups and beverages
  • Learn Steps to shape your personal plan
  • Explore activities to enhance your lifestyle

You will be provided with:

  • A sample day food plan
  • How to do somatic shaking
  • A list of suggested resources
  • How to create better sleep habits
  • Recipes

November's focus will be on Review Lung & Longevity and Learn Stress, Anxiety & Balance

This one day class will meet on Monday, November 17 from 2 - 3 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

How About a Little Fire Cider, Scarecrow? on Thursday, November 20 at River House

$10

with James Carucci

Calendar Nov 20, 2025 at 2:30 pm, runs for 1 week

With flu and cold season on our doorstep and (hopefully) cooler temperatures, some will turn to Fire Cider as a daily tonic to help boost the immune system, improve digestion, reduce inflammation and promote better blood sugar balance. But what is Fire Cider and how do you make it? In this class, you will learn about the potential benefits of Fire Cider, easy recipes for making your own, and ways you can incorporate Fire Cider into your daily routine to enhance wellness.

James is a Professor of Biological Sciences at St. Johns River State College, Master Herbalist and Personal Chef.

This one day class will meet on Thursday, November 20 from 2:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine).

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Bringing Back Your Brain and Restoring Brain Health on Tuesday, December 9 at River House

$10

with Lynn Ringhaver

Calendar Dec 9, 2025 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

This class will offer:

  • Strategies for Building your nutrient reserves in your Brain.
  • How to protect your Brain and immune system from Brain Betrayers.
  • Brain cell foods that fuel your Brain and restore neurological health, preventing Burn Out, Brain Fog, and Dementia.

Lynn Ringhaver RN., BSN., L.Ac. was an Intensive care nurse for 15 years before moving into Integrative Medicine. She was in private practice for over 20 years including: Shiatsu, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition. Certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn. Certified in Qi Gong with Master Robert Peng. Emotional Freedom Technique training with Dawson Church PhD.

This one session class is on Tuesday, December 9 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 & up.





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