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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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September 6th - Iaido / Swordsmanship Class with Guest Instructor Debra Klens Bigman - Saturday 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
September 13th – Yonkers Riverfest
September 20th – Reiki Healing Circle - Saturday - 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
September 27th – Practitioner Health Fair at the Vitamin Shop - Saturday 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
October 4th – […]

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Many people are aware of the uses of acupuncture as a successful treatment for acute and chronic pain.  For many, their first experience with acupuncture is part of a pain management program. Most do not know that acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can successfully treat many conditions including; asthma, allergies, gastrointestinal problems, male and female […]

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With the passing of another outstanding human being who stretched, produced and became the best that one could be and more, we all are firmly reminded of our transitory existence and our infinite possibility to realize our true nature and fully manifest it here on this earth, in this lifetime. As humble a man […]

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