Dr. Peyton Davis

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center’s Dr. Peyton Davis will lead a seminar Feb. 21 with information about new treatments for heartburn, or acid reflux. Meanwhile, The Bindu in Cornelius has issued a March Madness 31-day fitness challenge that incorporates yoga as a way to keep your heart healthy. Cornelius Parks & Rec is hosting a February weight-loss challenge. And Cornelius and Huntersville’s Parks & Rec departments are hosting the 2nd annual HardCORE Serious Trail Runner 5k & 10K runs on Feb. 26.

HELP FOR HEARTBURN

MOORESVILLE – End the pill popping. No more having to watch what you eat or drink.  And, finally, a good night’s sleep.  Learn more about the lasting incisionless surgery solution for chronic heartburn or acid reflux at a seminar hosted by Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Monday, Feb. 21, at 6 pm in the hospital’s Community Rooms.

Peyton Davis, MD, FACS, is the first surgeon in North Carolina to be certified for this new, incisionless surgery procedure, TIF or Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication, using the EsophyX device.  Dr. Davis is a board certified surgeon.

The public is invited to join Dr. Davis for this free seminar where he discusses the new incisionless solution for heartburn or chronic acid reflux.  Topics include effectiveness, benefits and what to expect during and after the procedure.  There will be an opportunity for questions.  For advanced reservations, call the hospital’s Community Outreach department at 704-660-4859.

MARCH MADNESS AT THE BINDU

The Bindu: Yoga and Wellness, at 11138-C Treynorth Drive, off N.C. 115 in Cornelius, has promoting a “March Madness” fitness challenge.

The yoga studio says its 31-Day Challenge will enable participants to achieve wellness goals and keep their hearts healthy through dedicated yoga practice and other exercise classes.

For a flat fee, customers who commit to a 5-day-a-week plan can take yoga, cardio, strengthening and wellness classes from among the center’s 17 classes a week.

Info: theBindu.com

HARDCORE TRAIL RUN

Cornelius and Huntersville parks and recreation departments will host the 2nd Annual hardCORE Serious Trail Runner 5K & 10K runs on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. at North Mecklenburg Park, off N.C. 115 in Huntersville.

Proceeds benefit Cornelius & Huntersville Parks & Recreation Departments special needs programming.

To register, visit the HardCore 2 Serious Trail Run website, http://hardcoreserioustrailrunner.com/hardCore_Serious_Trail_Runner/

WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

Cornelius Parks & Rec is sponsoring the Lake Norman Nutrition Weight Loss Challenge this montth, where people can lose weight and win money.

Gary and Pat Berch of Lake Norman Nutrition in Cornelius will be leading the 10-week program, where participants will be able to break some myths about weight loss. The challenge will start Feb. 10 and conclude April 14. Participants will meet weekly on Thursday evenings at Lake Norman Nutrition, 20930 A Torrence Chapel Rd, from 6:15pm – 7:00pm, to weigh in and discuss various health topics.

Participants may register online at www.corneliuspr.org or in person at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue. A $35 fee per participant will be collected on the first meeting night of the challenge.

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