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News and Events

June 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

6/12 - Reiki Circle w/ Peter Goldbeck - Saturday 2:00pm to 5:00pm
6/25 - Acupuncture Happy Hour - Friday 4:30om to 7:30pm
6/26 - RDWC Open House - Saturday 11:00am to 4:30pm

Reiki Circle with Peter Goldbeck - 6/12, Saturday at 2pm to 5pm
This workshop will provide time and space for you to experience Reiki as well as […]

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Oxygen, Cholesterol and Statinex

May 5th, 2010 · No Comments

Dr Majid Ali is a western doctor who runs holistic integrated medical practice. His essay on cholesterol is a must read for those taking cholesterol lowering medication.
Article location: http://www.ethicsinmedicine.us/OXYGEN, CHOLESTEROL, AND STATINEX.htm

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March 16th, 2010 · No Comments

3/26 – Acupuncture Happy Hour – Friday 4:30pm to 7:30pm
3/27 – Energy & Light Healing Celebration w/ Peter Goldbeck – Saturday, 2:00pm to 4:30pm
NEWS:
The REN DAO Wellness Center has Moved
Our new location is the wonderfully restored Blacksmith Building at 2 Bashford Street ,  two minutes walk from the old location on Wells Avenue. […]

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November 27th, 2009 · No Comments

12/12 - Energy & Light Healing Circle w/ Peters Goldbeck - Saturday, 2:00pm to 4:30pm
This month we are happy to finally have Peter Goldbeck back at the RDWC and to host his Energy and Light Healing Celebration. Peter has been very busy down at the A.R.E. in Manhattan where he is a frequent lecturer […]

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Supermarket Activism Campaign - Get Genetically Modified Labeled

November 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Last month I posted a few items on the genetically modified (GM) food industry. It would be safe to say that 75 to 85 percent of all processed foods contain or were processed with genetically modified ingredients.
These products entered the markets with no testing for environmental impact or consumer safety.
In the European unions all […]

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Limited List of Genetically Modified Foods.

October 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Over forty GM plant based food variates have received approval from the USDA and FDA to be grown commercially. Many more have been developed and not commercialized.
Below is a list of some of the GM foods that have come onto the market:
Rapeseed / Canola – Genetically modified to be resistant to herbicides.
Honey – Bees may […]

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Preventative Medicine, the Best Medicine

August 12th, 2009 · No Comments

In China years ago, the family doctor was a central figure in a village. He knew everyone, young and old, and everyone knew him. He was paid a small fee so long as the villagers remained healthy and illness free. If someone did became ill, the doctor did not receive compensation again until they had […]

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Couples Yoga - A Date with a Twist

August 12th, 2009 · No Comments

A night out with your partner or spouse may be going to seeing a movie, going to a concert, or maybe taking a walk, having some ice cream. You can also choose to take a partners yoga class together.
During a partners yoga class you and your partner do yoga poses and meditate together. At time […]

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The Journey to Birth Empowerment

August 12th, 2009 · No Comments

As a mother of 3, I can honestly say that I have learned something valuable and important from each of my birthing experiences. With my daughter’s birth nearly seven years ago, I learned that regardless of whether you are birthing for the first time, labor can progress VERY quickly. Hospital staff may say “you will […]

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WBAI Diabetes / Blood Pressure Initiative

March 6th, 2009 · No Comments

WBAI has created a community service program to focus on the pandemics of Hypertension and Diabetes. They are currently looking for people to join the program which will start in April. This is a community grassroots program that will educate, guide and empower. The goal is to help participants improve their health with a […]

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Mercury and High Fructose Corn Syrup

February 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

Two studies released in January reported detectable levels of Mercury where found in high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) used in food products. The first study reports on a 2005 FDA investigation seeking to determine if mercury used in the production of HFCS would be detectable in HFCS. Of 20 plants tested in the U.S., […]

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New Years Resolutions and the Monkey Brain

December 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

A few nights ago, while sleeping with the TV on, I managed to wake long enough to catch a portion of the Charlie Rose Show. Charlie was interviewing a neurologist who was an expert on neural brain imaging and visually viewing brain activity related to thought patterns.  Charlie’s guest gave a simple exercise to help […]

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So What about Hypnosis?

November 4th, 2008 · 4 Comments

By Joan Perez
Something Old – Something New. Actually hypnosis is a pretty old practice that is being given new applications. The ancients understood the process of “speaking” to their inner conscience mind and giving it suggestions or commands. Hypnosis was used in shamanic practice as well as in ritualistic ceremony. The Chinese used (and still […]

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Got Skate

November 4th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Last Sunday (10/26) I ventured down to Central Park to go roller skate. This was maybe the third time this year I had a chance to go. This was also the last skate day in the 2008 Central Park Dance Skate Association season and their annual Halloween Costume Day.  As usual, DJ Nick @ Night […]

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NY Memorial Tribute for Sensei Monroe

September 15th, 2008 · No Comments

From Sensei Fitzpatrick
Everyone,
    I returned from Arizona on Saturday morning.  While there, I sorted through the life’s belongings of Sensei Monroe at the request of his sister.  It was emotionally difficult for me to do so, yet I was able to retrieve several historical documents and photographs from his time.  He saved […]

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