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Reviews on Studies of Nutritional Therapy and Health

[Research Update] Recent Reviews on Studies of Nutritional Therapy and Health Compiled by Kevin W Chen Policy Interventions To Promote Healthy Eating : A Review of What Works, What Does Not and What Is Promising. Food Nutrition Bulletin. 2011 Dec;32(4):365-75. … Continue reading

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Is Qigong For You?

Is Qigong For You? by Arthur Rosenfeld If you’ve traveled to China, you’ve likely encountered senior citizens flapping their arms early in the morning in public parks, or perhaps squatting, walking, singing or dancing in groups, twisting waists and wiggling … Continue reading

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The Busy Mom’s Guide to Practicing Yoga

[Breathing in This Life] Too Busy To Take Care of Yourself? The Busy Mom’s Guide to Practicing Yoga by Ginger Garner,  MPT, ATC   It is ironic that I am sitting here procrastinating about penning this post on yoga for … Continue reading

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Seasonal Harmony – What’s Your Food’s Nature?

[Seasonal Harmony] By Ellasara Kling Last issue we talked a little bit about the flavors of foods and some of the effects that those flavors have on the function of the various organ systems. Also based on Five Element Theory … Continue reading

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Book Review-The Way of Energy

The Way of Energy: Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercise Master Lam Kam Chuen Softcover 191 pp. Published by Simon & Schuster 1991 ISBN:  0-671-73645-0 Reviewed by Salvatore Casano Ph.D. R.N.This well done book on … Continue reading

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Women’s Empowerment in an Age of Illness, Part 2

~Breathing in this life~ Women’s Empowerment in an Age of Illness, Part 2 What Yoga Can Do for You by Ginger Garner MPT, ATC Last month, I wrote about the health related reasons that cause women to be put at … Continue reading

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Qigong for Seniors

Living Better, Living Longer, Living Happier By Cindy A. Borgonzi It’s my belief that all education and exercise needs to be fun and uplifting, because all the good energy stays with us all day and boots our outlook on life. … Continue reading

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Chinese Proverb of Yang Sheng

Nurturing Life and Cultivating Mind by Tina Zhang 养生以养心为主 心不病则神不病 神不病则人不病.    (清·梁文科《集验良方》 An old Chinese proverb say: To nurture one’s life and health, is mainly accomplished by cultivating one’s mind. If the mind is calm and clear, the spirit is … Continue reading

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