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5th international health Qigong tournament and exchange
“Qigong – the ancient Chinese practice that combines movement and breathing to increase mental health and physical strength – will be celebrated from August 18 to 24, in NYC and New Jersey with a forum [featuring] new research in how Qigong helps with stress management, depression and illnesses such as lung disease. It’s the first […]
Using alkaline foods to prevent acid reflux
Recently, Natural Awakenings Magazine featured an article “Banish Acid Reflux: Eating Alkaline Can Cure the Burn” by their senior staff writer Linda Sechrist. The article uses a few interesting statistics and reports from current research on acid reflux, combined with some dietary suggestions that the author feels will help the condition. Acid reflux is increasing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spring: The season of revitalization and rebirth
For many around the world, spring represents a return to life and family. People begin to look forward to improved weather, spending more time outdoors and to finally working towards some of the New Years goals/plans they created. This is often a time for people to also reconnect to God through their religious or spiritual […]
10 Snake Years of the modern era: a retrospective list
As mentioned in the prior Year of the Snake article; Snake Years often contain many major global events. It is not uncommon for war, famine, disease and natural disasters to occur during these years. Of course, these are not the only events and many good stories are reported as well, however, one cannot deny the […]
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