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Ruth’s House Virtual Lunch and Learn Series to Discuss Ayurvedic Medicine on April 21

LONGMEADOW — On Wednesday, April 21, the monthly virtual Lunch and Learn series at Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence will welcome holistic health practitioner Leah Doroch, who will discuss the benefits of Ayurvedic medicine, a medical system from India that has been used for thousands of years.

The goal of Ayurvedic medicine is to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit. It uses diet, herbal medicines, exercise, meditation, breathing, physical therapy, and other methods. It is a type of complementary and alternative medicine therapy.

The event will begin at noon with a welcome and update, followed by the presentation from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. and then a Q&A session, raffle, and virtual tour. RSVP to Christina Tuohey at (413) 567-6212 or ctuohey@jgslifecare.org. A confirmation and Zoom invite will be e-mailed prior to the meeting.