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MAKE A RESOLUTION FOR 2001 TO DE-STRESS YOUR LIFE

Livonia, MI, September 20, 2000 - Botsford's Health Development Network introduces brand new stress management classes to chase away the "blahs" of winter and help make the holiday season stress-free. Classes in meditation, reiki, Bach flower remedies and accupressure will be held on weeknights, 7-9 p.m., during the months of November through February.

"Botsford's stress management program comes at a time when most people are feeling a lot of pressure, because of holiday activities," explains Caroline Smith, Health Programs Coordinator for Botsford's Health Development Network. "The stress management classes can provide an outlet for relaxation and for briefly removing yourself from the chaos of that time of year."

Participants can learn to calm and quiet thoughts in the meditation class, free energy in the reiki class, use flower essences to enhance health in the Bach remedies class, or discover the therapeutic benefits of accupressure.

Classes are held 7-9 p.m. at Botsford's Health Development Network, located at 39750 Grand River Avenue in Novi, on the following dates:

To register or for more information call the Health Development Network at (248) 477-6100. The cost of each class is $45 per person.

The Botsford Health Care Continuum is an integrated system of care which includes Botsford General Hospital, the Botsford Physician Network, Community Emergency Medical Service, the Botsford Continuing Care Corporation and the Botsford Center for Health Improvement.