18th annual National Qigong Association conference
This weekend (July 26-28, 2013) the National Qigong Association is having its 18th annual conference at the Double Tree by Hilton in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The conference offers members a chance to network and learn from one another, as well as creating a space for members and non members alike to have the opportunity […]
NutraSweet: introduces a new poison to the world
The last few articles the National Taoism Examiner (NTE) has focused on Monsanto’s dangerous assault on the world’s food supply by forcing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) and GM food onto most of the world’s dinner tables. In one form or another, unless you purchase and eat only organic food, you are probably consuming GM food. […]
International Chinese martial arts championship finals in Orlando, FL
The “International Chinese Martial Arts Championship” is a worldwide circuit promoting friendship through the martial arts. According to their website (www.kungfuchampionship.com) they “… are not a formal federation or association but simply an organization that transcends political boundaries. Everyone can participate and we require no membership fees. We are devoted to the development and promotion […]
Will Mexico join the movement against GMO food?
Mexico has over 59 different indigenous strains of corn, and corn is a key ingredient in many dishes; from soup, tamales, bread, and the well known tacos and tortillas. Corn is so important to the Mexican diet that an ancient Mayan text states that “man and corn are…inextricably linked –giving rise to the saying that […]
Peru takes a major step in the GMO battle
People around the world are beginning to awaken to the reality that the biodiversity of native and natural foods are under increasing assault from “genetically modified organisms” (GMO). Many countries have seen anti GMO protests and calls for GMO labeling laws; others have seen an increase in organic food production and outright bans on GMO […]
Walt Disney World’s English tea garden and tour at Epcot
For many, one of the best features of Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park is the World Showcase consisting of 11 countries (Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom and Canada). Here, people of all ages can walk around the globe exploring different countries and cultures as well as […]
Kingdom of Bhutan aiming to become 100 percent organic
The small landlocked nation, famed as the happiest country in the world, wedged between China (to the north) and India (to the south), with a population of over 700,000; is on the verge of becoming the first nation in the world to have its agriculture be 100% organic. The government has set a goal to […]
Four principles of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
“World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD), also spelled World T’ai Chi and Ch’i Kung Day, is an annual event held the last Saturday of April each year to promote the related disciplines of T’ai chi ch’uan and Qigong in sixty countries since 1999. The annual April event is open to the general public, and […]
2013 World Tai Chi & Qigong Day events
Tens of thousands of people, most likely many more, in more than 70 countries will participate in World Tai Chi and Qigong Day activities on Sat. April 27, 2013. The annual event began in 1999 in order to introduce Tai Chi and Qigong as well as promote the many health benefits to people who are […]
Pearl River: New York City’s best kept secret (Photos)
For over 30 years a trip to New York City would not be complete without visiting Pearl River Mart in SoHo (477 Broadway, NYC, between Broome St. & Grand St., 800-878-2446). According to their brochure, Pearl River is: www.pearlriver.com “New York’s most celebrated Chinese-American department store….Pearl River features a staggering assortment of traditional products from […]