the REN DAO Wellness Center Blog

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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By Dr. Shaa Bae
 “It’s not what you are eating. It is what is eating you.” In a nutshell, this could be said, to be the distinction of a meta-psychologist, from all other practitioner’s in the healing art-science community.
 In order to more fully understand this difference, we must look carefully at the term meta-psychologist. Simply […]

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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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When we eat a balanced diet of whole foods, we will be consuming a wide range of healthy nutrients and oils in there right proportions. Whole foods means good nutrition.
Sources of healthy dietary oils include:

Whole food sources (whole grains, leafy green and richly colored vegetables, beans, seeds, nuts, etc.).
Healthy animal and fish products raised in […]

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The RDWC is happy to introduce Yoga instructors Jai Kartar and James Alexander. Their classes will be held Sundays at 9:30am and Mondays at 6:15pm. Each class will be an hour. Classes are open to all levels and will begin with a centering of body and mind using simple chants and breathing followed by a […]

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Many of us view Canola oil as an inexpensive alternative to Olive Oil. It is marketed as being healthy, a source of Omega 3 fatty acids and is FDA approved to claim its potential to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Canola oil is a resent entry to our food chain, appearing only thirty […]

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Last month Peter Goldbeck, Reiki Master and Reconnective Healer held his first Psychic Enhancement Workshop at the RDWC. Not knowing what to expect, I made my usual cup(s) of tea walked about nervously and wondered who would show up. Gradually as people wandered in, I settled down a bit.
We all have psychic abilities. The level […]

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As an acupuncturist a common question I ask patients is how much water they consume and whether or not they feel thirsty. Within Chinese Medicine, these questions help me determine if conditions of heat or cold, moisture or dryness are present. These and other questions help me assess my patient’s health. I also take in […]

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The CDC (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) promotes a “Five a Day Program”.
They suggest we eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. This may not seem like a lot until we think about a typical American diet. If for instance you were to have a cup of coffee […]

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The CDC’s five a day guidelines seems so simple, one would wonder why a major federal agency would need to spend time and money on this issue. Basically healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains are being overshadowed by their more numerously available manufactured processed food choices.
Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute for […]

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Pi Gu the ancient Chinese way to health and rejuvenation.  Pi Gu (pronounced Pee Goo) in Chinese literally means not to eat any grain. It is an ancient qigong method practiced to reduce consumption of food and water while maintaining normal healthy activities.  Over the centuries it has been proven to be a safe and […]

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Master  Cleanser Diet and Other Links

Stanley Burrough’s Master Cleanser Text
The Master Cleanser Official Book Site
Master Cleanser Update
Online Fasting Resource
Fasting International

Emei Qigong Pi Gu Information Contact:

Emeiqigong.com
Whatisqi.com
Emeiheal.com
Emeiqigongsd.com

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Spring is a time of rebirth and revitalization. It is the start of the natural cycle of life that includes birth, growth, maturation, decline and death. This is the season when trees enter their active growing phases and the landscape turns from the bland colors of winter to green. Our spirits lighten and we feel […]

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