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What Keeps Us Well?
Contributing Member ~ Judith Poole

This afternoon I chanced upon this article (link) about increased incidence of a stomach virus called “norovirus”. According to the article, “There are no medicines that can treat norovirus or shorten the infection’s duration, so people sickened with the illness are typically advised simply to drink plenty of fluids and get extra rest.”

 

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Asking the Right Questions
Contributing Member ~ Judith Poole

When we feel out of sorts, we habitually tend to ask ourselves, "How come?" We wonder what is wrong, how it happened, whether we are reacting to something someone else said or did. In short, we try to figure it out.
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Recognizing and Treating the Need for Approval

Contributing Member ~ Judith Poole

It’s a funny thing about wanting approval. We never do get it when we feel most in need of it. There is apparently something repelling about the energy we project when we need people to stroke us, much like trying to bring the north side of two magnets together. They push each other apart. The lesson soon emerges: we are to learn how to give ourselves the approval we seek. Once we are able to do that, our energy attracts others to us. Perhaps that is a basic component of charisma. Charismatic individuals like themselves well-enough that they are not seeking approval from others.
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Correcting homolateral energy flow
Contributing Member ~ Judith Poole

Usually, if there are chronic issues in the body, including illness, pain, mood disorders, problems maintaining focus, the energy has become “homolateral” – meaning that instead of crossing, the energy is flowing in parallel lines down the body. In this state the body has to work two or three times as hard to accomplish normal physiological tasks. The pattern becomes entrenched. It is likely that the homolateral state precedes other symptoms.
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Qigong (Tai Chi Dao Yin) / Tai Chi Classes
John Choi

Description:

  • Tai Chi Dao Yin is a Qigong routine that is developed by Master Tam and is easy to learn. People generally feel more relaxed and grounded after class. Highly recommend for those who are looking for a gentle and safe exercise to promote well-being.
  • Tai Chi - a collection of slow movements; it helps the body to be relaxed and grounded, and nurtures the mind-body connection.  Traditional Yang Style form will be taught.

 
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Energy Medicine, Qigong and T'ai Chi Classes in Wayland MA
Judith Poole

Classes meet every Wed AM 8:30-10 in Studio 2 at the Longfellow Club (526 Boston Post Rd Wayland, MA) and every Thurs eve 7:30-9 at Lumina, across the street. All are welcome, including teens and parents. Classes are taught by Judith Poole, MA.

Note: The Wed class will meet on Jan 13. We will then take a break until March, as many of our members are snow birds. If you would like to join us on Wed mornings before March, please contact me.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy 2010 from the Yin Yang House
Chad Dupuis

I just wanted to take a moment this month to wish all of our friends, colleagues and patients in Chattanooga and around the world a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This has been an exciting year for the Yin Yang House and we are looking forward to serving you in 2010.

From all of us here, we wish you the very best of health, happiness, and wellbeing and hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a blessed new year!

 
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2010 Annual Retreat in North Carolina High Country marks 15th year!
Judith Poole
Work With Energy for a Change- June 25-30 2010
Where: Heavenly Mountain 2 hours north of Charlotte, NC
Register on-line: http://www.healingtaoretreats.com/
Retreat:
Tuition: $450
Room & Board: varies
Description:
Practical Energy Tools for Lasting Change. Come to this retreat with your goals. Work With Energy for a Change.
Want more success in your work?
A new vocation?
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Thanksgiving to Our Chattanooga Friends and Colleagues
Chad Dupuis

As we near the Thanksgiving holiday here in Chattanooga, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of our patients, students, colleagues and general well-wishers.  We have now been in Chattanooga for 3 years and it is wonderful to watch all of the changes in the city, in our patients, and in our practice.  It is truly an honor to have a few tools with which we can help alleviate some of the stresses, pains, and illnesses that we all face from time to time.  
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Tong Ren Therapy Covered in Chattanooga Times Free Press
Chad Dupuis

The Chattanooga Times Free Press recently wrote a story about our Tong Ren Therapy Energy Healing Sessions.  You can read the story here.
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Tong Ren Therapy CHEO Presentation 2009
Chad Dupuis

Below you will find a PDF version of the presentation on Tong Ren Therapy I recently gave at the Chattanooga Health Education Organization (CHEO) meeting at Miller-Motte in Chattanooga.  

 
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Case Study - Anxiety (02/15/10)
Contributing Member ~ Chad Dupuis
Male patient, 29 years old.  Experiencing night sweats, occasional palpitations and significant anxiety for 4 years.  Life has been stressful recently but nothing out of the ordinary.  Diet is reasonable and patient started limiting caffeine and sugar 6 months ago with noticeable effect.
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