Once again we came together for a group discussion! We tackled many fascinating topics and shared many interesting ideas. Looking forward to more meetings like this one!
August Meeting (August 8, 2011): Group Discussion
Once again we came together for a group discussion! We tackled many fascinating topics and shared many interesting ideas. Looking forward to more meetings like this one!
July Meeting (July 11, 2011): Accessing Fresh, Clean and Local Food (and Meat) by Peter McDonald of McDonald Farm
June meeting: Homeopathy / Mind-Body Medicine
We had a delightful evening as Dr. Seema Khaneja MD and Beth Treiber MS, RN, NP from Bridges to Wellness, offering an introduction to teachings from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. We learned insightful ways to help bring the highest level of health and wellness to the mind, body and spirit connection.
May meeting (May 9, 2011): Essential Oils Overview and Blending Activity
We had a fun and educational night with Mindy MacLaren a nationally certified Aromatherapist and owner of Sweet & Woodsy Aromatherapy. In addition to learning about the wonderful way aromatherapy can balance the body-mind we gathered to also make homemade cleaning products.
April 2011 Meeting: Acupuncture
Laura Chey-Warren a licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified Chinese herbologist, enlightened our member with her broad knowledge base of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We discussed how acupuncture, Chinese herbology, nutrition and lifestyle choices effects our daily life force or chi. Laura addressed our individual questions about acupuncture and demonstrated acupuncture points of interest. She and her husband Ric own Balance Acupuncture & Wellness Center in East Rochester, NY.
March 2011 Meeting: Restorative Circles
Duke Duchscherer, who is a Certified Trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication and is on the Board of Directors for the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, introduced the system and process of Restorative Circles. He explained the methodology of Restorative Circles, to give us further insight on how to bringing more harmony to family and community life. He demonstrated the process by having us partake in a group exercises teaching us methods to help create dialogue with respect and understanding in order to reach agreements that sustain effective and nurturing relationships. Congrats on our Lori’s Natural Food winner-Jean!
February 2011 meeting: Group Discussion
February 15, 2011
Back by popular demand, we came together again for a group discussion! We tackled big topics like vaccines, diets / nutrition, natural childbirth, asthma / allergies, holistic dentists, understanding doctors, and more -- we could have gone on for hours longer! Looking forward to more meetings like this one!
Congratulations to member Christy, who won the drawing for a gift card for Lori's Natural Foods!
January 2011 meeting: Top Ten Ways to Avoid a Hysterectomy and Stay Out of Adult Diapers -- and Have Fun Doing It!
January 10, 2011
Up to 50 percent of women suffer with incontinence, prolapsed ("fallen") pelvic organs, or both. Alyce Adams, RN, the Kegel Queen, shared with us how the way you exercise, the way you give birth, and even the way you eat can increase your risk, and the secrets of addressing these problems without drugs or surgery. Those of us experiencing problems now and those wanting to prevent them learned how lifestyle habits, safer childbirth choices, and Kegel exercises -- done correctly -- can optimize our pelvic and sexual health, at any age. Congrats to new member Michele, who won a copy of the Kegel Queen's complete kegel instruction package, free!
Congratulations also to member Linda, who won the drawing for a gift card for Lori's Natural Foods!
December 2010 meeting: Adrenal Fatigue
December 13, 2010
Dr. Leila Kirdani, Western New York's only physician board certified in anti-aging, regenerative and functional medicine, spoke about adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue is the result of chronic stress and heavy metal poisoning and can lead to problems such as low energy, muscle aches and pains, weight gain, and irritability. In her fascinating and infirmative talk, Dr. Kirdani discussed symptoms, causes, and treatment for this under-diagnosed condition.
Congratulations to member Amy, who won the drawing for a gift card for Lori's Natural Foods!
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