New York Herb School - Traditional Chinese Healing Arts Academy

This class will teach us how to use herbs, whole foods and medicinal mushrooms to build and balance our life-force energy, regenerate our internal organs, strengthen our immune system, and prevent disease. The topics covered will include: food cures for common ailments such as digestive and immune system disorders, respiratory and cardiovascular problems, allergies, pain management, etc.; the effects of food on mood and emotional well-being; the extraordinary health benefits of mushrooms such as Reishi, Shitake and Maitake (and recipes to prepare and use them); the importance of seasonal eating in Asian medical traditions; healthy weight loss; and longevity-promoting foods and detoxification. Drew will assess participants individually to help each of us design a personalized diet and herbal program. Free intro on Thursday, July 17, at 8pm. A WEEKLY COURSE (3 sessions) Thursdays, July 24–August 7, 8–10pm 14SHN58T   Members: $105 / Nonmembers: $115...

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The City College of New York Continuing and Professional Studies Inflammation: The Slient Killer What do obesity, heart disease, cancer, and asthma have in common? Inflammation is a link to these and a host of other chronic illnesses. When we think of Inflammation, most of us think of a bump or a bruise, not a chronic illness like asthma or obesity. In-flammation is a transitory response in the body; when that response becomes chronic, the body begins to attack itself – leading to many illnesses, including heart disease and cancer. Drew DiVittorio, a nutritional consultant and health coach trained in Oriental Medicine and Nutrition, and board certified in Traditional Chinese Herbology, brings a wealth of experience and insight to this class which will look at the theory behind In-flammation and how chronic inflammation impacts your health. There will be coverage of the many natural ways to reduce and treat inflammation with a focus on anti-inflammatory diets, herbs, food...

Clinic Training: Pulse & Tongue Rounds: Student Clinic and Case Studies Theory will be applied in hands-on application of Chinese diagnostics. Practice, under supervision, differential diagnosis to assess health conditions, case taking and making practical diet and herbal recommendations. Small group discussion of case studies. Resources and opportunities for continued studies. Everyone will be diagnosed by the instructor! _____________________________________________________ Date(s): Sunday (August 12th) Location: 1133 Bway, Between 25 & 26, Suite 1023 Time: 10am - 4:30pm Price: $75 Audit Fee I only have room for 10 people! Please let me know ASAP. Send payment to 8 Augusta Court,...