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Sensei Earl Monroe (click to enlarge)

Three Generations of Goju (click to enlarge)

• Second Annual SYBCG Professional Martial Arts Seminar – Held August 4th, in Woodbridge Va. Many leading martial arts instructors from the area and New York shared their techniques and experiences with those who participated or watched. The highlight of the event was the […]

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There are many reasons why a person starts a detox diet or fast. The most common are to lose weight, detoxify the body and to feel healthier. Many start to assist in recovering from illness. Others are hoping to undo the affects of months or years of unhealthy living habits and to reduce the affects […]

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The Master Cleanser / Lemonade DietThe Master Cleanser or Lemonade Diet was introduced by Stanley Burroughs in the mid 1940’s and was reintroduced again by him in the 1980’s. It is based on traditional recipes and has been credited with helping thousands recover from illness, lose weight and improve their health.The diet is very simple […]

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Why do the Master Cleanser Diet:

 To dissolve and eliminate toxins and congestion that have formed in any part of the body.
To cleanse the kidneys and the digestive system.
To purify the glands and cells throughout the entire body.
To eliminate all unusable waste and hardened material in the joints and muscles.
To relieve pressure and irritation in the […]

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Generally a person should consult with their health professional to find out if a detox diet is appropriate and what type of diet may be most beneficial. Pregnant or nursing women and children should not do a detox diet or fast. People with health concerns generally should not try a detox diet unless recommended or […]

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Honey Tree Nutrition Label An interesting sweetener came across my deck last month. The label read “Honey Tree’s Sugar Free Imitation Honey” My friend who purchased it had a dry cough and I suggested honey and lemon with tea would be helpful. Shopping in a local Walgreen’s this was the only honey product […]

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Afrika Bambaataa, Mike Kelly and Tawfiyq Aziz at WHCR Radio Station
January 18th Michael Kelly was a guest of Afrika Bamaataa (Hip Hop Pioneer), Tawfiyq Aziz and the True School Radio Show broadcast from City College on WHCR 90.3. Mike spoke about the importance of nutrition and diet in maintaining health and about the need for […]

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Mike Kelly, David Knoll and Love

No. 1 Emei Shan Pavilion at Night

Statue in Fuhu Temple
In September, about twenty fellow qigong practitioners and myself traveled to China for a month to further our studies in Emei Linji Qigong. We stayed at the Baoguo Temple Hotel in Emei Mountain (about two hours drive from Chengdu […]

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May 28th I gave a short talk; Why diets usually do not work and why dieting can actually lead you to gain weight. I then out lined a healthy way to maintain your optimal weight by eating the appropriate selections of foods.  
Most diets have their benefits and can lead to weight loss. Yet research […]

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November ushers in another season of holiday festivities and feasting. Year after year this season generate fond memories of family and friends bonded with feelings of thanksgiving and celebration. This season is also synonymous with overeating, over-indulgence and indigestion.Indigestion (or Dyspepsia) has many symptoms including heartburn, nausea, stomachache, belching, flatulence etc. It may be accompanied […]

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