Classes

Four Seasons Chi Kung
Back & Knee Pain - Promoting Prevention & Relief
Herbal HOT Pouch Therapy
Herbal EYE Pouch Therapy
Stress Management Lecture
Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program
Tai Chi (Tai Ji) Classes
Tai Chi in the Park - (Free / Seasonal)
Chi Kung (Qi Gong) Classes
Introducing Chi Kung - Lecture
Nutrition by Tradition
Meditation Workshop
Health in Lifestyle
Women's Health - Engendering Healthy Cycles
Ancient & Modern Secrets of Health and Longevity
Chi Kung for Asthma
Tai Chi for Balance, Preventing Falls and Rehabilitation
Intro to Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Health & Harmony In The Classroom
Cupping Therapy - Use Contact Info for details
Tui Na Medical Massage - Use Contact Info for details
Medical Presentation & Case Study Review (NCCAOM Reviewed for PDA points/CEU's)

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Stress Management

- Identifying Stress Factors and Methods of Relief -

"It is estimated that 75-90% of visits to primary care physicians are for stress induced complaints, many of which can be alleviated by appropriate stress reduction techniques." (The American Institute of Stress)

Awareness is the first step to identifying how stress impacts health mentally, emotionally and physically. These stress factors can be debilitating eventually leading to chronic health issues.

Many health professionals view stress as a beginning to many of today's modern health issues. This lecture will offer an alternative view on the impact of stress on health and some simple techniques to promote relief based on the time-honored principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chi Kung.

Lecture Overview

• Defining Stress - Eastern / Western Medical View
• Principles of Health and Good Circulation (Mental, Emotional and Physical Factors)
• Yin Yang Theory (discovering balance for health)
• Traditional Chinese Medicine & Chi Kung (experienced based principles)
• Physical Postural
• Respiratory Health
• Mind - Emotion - Spirit: Mental Clarity and Focus, Emotional Imbalances
• Relationships (supportive and connective principles)
• Observation - Monitoring health for signs of stress
• Stress Relief Techniques - Simple & Easy
  

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Tai Chi Classes

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Email: Dr. Christopher Carlow, D. Ac.
The HerbWyfe - Wickford, RI
The Path to Wellness - West Warwick, RI
Parks & Recreation Dept. - East Greenwich, RI
Dept. of Senior & Human Services - East Greenwich, RI
The Family Fitness Zone - Coventry, RI

Tai Chi Chuan (more appropriately written as Tai Ji Quan and pronounced - 'Tai Jee Chuen') is a rejuvenating form of exercise that integrates mental concentration, body movement and breathing techniques for health and well-being. The Yang Style Tai Ji Quan form is made up of 38 postures that are performed sequentially as a graceful form of meditation in motion. Steeped in philosophy and tradition, this ancient art form holds modern health benefits promoting relaxation, physical balance, and mental concentration, improving circulation, and strengthening the body. The level of difficulty in practicing this rejuvenating exercise is flexible and can be easily adjusted to suit all ages and capabilities. The only equipment required for this wonderful practice is your attention.

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Tai Chi & Chi Kung for Health (Coventry)

Location: The Family Fitness Zone in Coventry

1 Hour Class - Thursdays, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
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Tai Chi for Health (East Greenwich)

Location: Swift Gym/St. Luke's Church
Pierce Street, East Greenwich (behind EG Police Dept.)

Time: 1 Hour Class
Adults & Seniors
Tuesdays - 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Fee: $36 for 6 weeks
Min. 9 / Max. 12

Contact: Parks & Recreation:Cathy Bradley, Director of Parks & Recreation 886-8626

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Chi Kung Classes

Contact the locations below for more details:
Email: Dr. Christopher Carlow, D. Ac.
The HerbWyfe - Wickford, RI
The Path to Wellness - West Warwick, RI
Parks & Recreation Dept. - East Greenwich, RI
Dept. of Senior & Human Services - East Greenwich, RI
The Family Fitness Zone - Coventry, RI

Chi Kung - an exercise that inspires self-cultivation for managing your Health. Chi Kung (pronounced 'chee kung' and more appropriately written as Qi Gong)) is an ancient art form that integrates mental concentration, body movement and breathing techniques into an exercise that promotes health through higher self-awareness. A more popular form of Chi Kung is known as Tai Chi Chuan. The level of difficulty in practicing this rejuvenating exercise is flexible and can be modified to suit all ages and capabilities. Chi Kung is often taught as a complementary form of therapy for patients seeking treatment within Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Understanding the fundamental principles of Chi Kung can help you design personal exercises that can support your individual health concerns.

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New Study shows Chi Kung improves students' health and overall behavior

Tai Chi (a form of Qi Gong) Boosts Immunity

Lecture - Introducing Chi Kung

1 hour lecture - Introducing Chi Kung

Learn the fundamental principles of Chi Kung (Qi Gong) that underlies the health promoting aspects of Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan).

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New Study shows Chi Kung improves students' health and overall behavior

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Lecture - Nutrition by Tradition

Nutrition by Tradition is a nutrition class based on traditional Taoist and Chinese Medical Principles to promote health. Each individual has unique lifestyle patterns or constitutional differences that can be best support by specific or unique food choices. In addition, environmental changes can Adversely impact our health and cause imbalances. Nutrition by Tradition is a way of developing an understanding of healthy food choices to attune our health to the environment, our lifestyle and our constitutional makeup.

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Intro to Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Under the scope of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine is a patient centered medicine and not a disease centered medicine. It history spans over several thousand years based on clinical experience. It's short history in the United States only dates back to the early 1970's after President Nixon's visit to China.

More and more evidence through scientific research is unraveling the therapeutic effects of this wonderful medicine.

Find out how acupuncture and herbal medicine can address your health concerns. Contact Dr. Christopher Carlow for a free consultation or look for upcoming lectures on the Home Page.

Free group lectures can be given for interested parties.

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Herbal Hot Pouch Therapy

Under the treatment of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine there is a saying, "When there is pain move it away". Applying heat helps relax and relieve stagnation or constriction from cold conditions to promote circulation and restore a healthy balance to the body. Herbal pouch therapy combines specific herbs based on Chinese Herbal Medicine to engender a specific therapeutic effect. Herbal hot pouches can be therapeutically formulated and applied for a variety of ailments. Pain translates generally as stagnation - circulation is obstructed. Usually heat is applied to balance cold conditions or to unblock and relieve stagnation or pain.

Applicable Conditions: abdominal cramps, sore achy muscles, back pain, leg pain, restless leg syndrome, cold hands/feet, chest congestion, cold environments and more…

Supplies needed for class:
Fabric (cotton works well / avoid fragile, thin fabrics) - (pouches will need to be heated typically via microwave or conventional oven)

• To make a 10 x 6 inch pouch you will need a little more than 10 x 12 inch strip of fabric.
• Sewing kit (needle and thread) - Pre-Sew 3 sides of the pouch before class.

Lecture Overview

• Brief explanation of Chinese Herbal Medicine:
  Properties, Actions, Channels Entered, Thermal Nature
• Yin/Yang Theory
• Five Element Theory
• Cooking Principals
• Warming Principles
• Preparations
• Alternatives
  

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Herbal Eye Pouch Therapy

The expression “the eyes are the window to the soul” conveys a similar meaning in Oriental Medicine as the eyes communicate our mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Under the treatment of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine eye pouches are often used to promote relaxation.

Emotional imbalances such as stress can generate heat that can excessively rise and obstruct circulation resulting in headaches, neck pain, dizziness, restlessness and more. Applying the principles of yin and yang under the scope of Oriental Medicine to soothe the eyes can promote circulation and relieve tension.

Herbal pouch therapy combines specific herbs based on Chinese Herbal Medicine to engender a specific therapeutic effect for a variety of ailments.

Applicable Conditions: stress, headaches, migraines, neck pain, upper back pain, dizziness, restlessness, facial tension, eye strain and more...

Supplies needed for class:

• Fabric (soft fabrics such as cotton or silk)
• To make a 4.5 x 8.5 inch pouch you will need a 9 x 8.5 inch strip of fabric.
• Sewing kit (needle and thread) - Pre-Sew 3 sides of pouch before or during class. After herbs are prepared the final side can be sewed shut.
  

Lecture Overview

• Brief explanation of Chinese Herbal Medicine:
  Properties, Actions, Channels Entered, Thermal Nature
• Yin/Yang Theory
• Five Element Theory
• Cooking Principals
• Cooling Principles
• Preparations
• Alternatives
  

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Four Seasons Chi Kung

This class will be taught 4 times per year focusing only on the current and upcoming season.

Dress comfortable

Two separate studies shows Tai Chi, a form of Chi Kung, significantly improves immunity, physical functioning, bodily pain, vitality and mental health. <http://news.biocompare.com/newsstory.asp?id=177571>
Source: National Institute on Aging 2007; National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2003

Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese art form used to condition the body and improve health. Four Seasons Chi Kung contains a set of forms practiced during a specific season. Practicing the corresponding Chi Kung forms helps harmonize specific organ systems in the body to promote health through seasonal change.

The seasons of Fall and Winter, corresponding to the Lung and Kidney system, is a time for harvesting as the energy declines into Winter hibernation. The dispersing and expanding nature of the Lung system can be strained by the natural contracting forces of Fall and Winter.

The seasons of Spring and Summer, corresponding to the Liver and Heart system, is a time for sprouting and flowering as the energy rises reaching a high point in the seasonal transition. The rising and expanding nature of the Liver and Heart requires nurturing to ensure balance in growth.

Four Seasons Chi Kung for the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer can promote health by attuning the body to these seasonal transitions that embody the energies of Birth, Growth, Change/Transformation, Decline/Harvest and Storage.

In order to teach all seasonal sets this lecture will be held four times a year focusing on the current season and the upcoming season.

Lecture Overview

• Defining Chi Kung
• Four Seasons Chi Kung - Seasonal Sets:
  - current and upcoming seasons
• Yin Yang Theory - Fundamental Principles
• Posture
• Mental Focus - Yi (Wisdom-Mind) / Xin (Emotional-Mind)
• Breathing Technique
• Taoist Healing Sound
• Form Demonstration & Participation with handouts
  

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Medical Presentation and Case Study Review

Professional Development Activity Program
Course # ACHB 670-001
Class Time: 3 hours

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A professional development course designed for health professionals. Medical professionals can participate by offering the following based on experience:

• offer a case study review
• offer a presentation on a practicing medical therapy
• participate as an observer

CEU's / PDA's - 3 points / 3 Hours

Moderator: Christopher Carlow, D. Ac. (NCCAOM PDA Provider)
Provider of Professional Development Coursework
Provider # ACHB 670
Review by NCCAOM - National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

BACK AND KNEE PAIN
PROMOTING PREVENTION AND RELIEF

BASED ON PRINCIPLES OF
ORIENTAL MEDICINE & CHI KUNG

Back pain and knee pain are very common and debilitating health issues troubling many people. This lecture will reveal new ideas based on traditional medicine to understand and cope with chronic back and knee pain.

Under the traditional healing principles of Oriental Medicine and Chi Kung pain translates as stagnation. The techniques covered in this lecture can encourage good circulation to help relieve stagnation and restore health.

Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese exercise used to rejuvenate the body and maintain health by promoting circulation on an energetic level. Understanding the body structure and techniques for pain relief based on Oriental Medicine and Chi Kung can promote prevention and relief of chronic back and knee pain.

LECTURE OVERVIEW

• Defining Chi Kung
• Anatomy & Acupuncture Channels
• Yin Yang Theory – Fundamental Principles
• Concepts on Posture, Mental Focus, Breathing Techniques
• Soft / Hard Chi Kung Demonstration & Participation

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Health in Lifestyle

Promoting Healthy Living - Awareness in Life Cycles- Identifying Imbalances

Under the scope of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Lifestyle Counseling plays an important role in managing health imbalances and practicing prevention. Lifestyle counseling includes recommendations about daily habits such as diet, exercise, sleep, relationships, sex, work, life changes, digestion, mental-emotional patterns and much more.

This class offers insight on identifying important cycle and patterns that can diminish health and provide guidelines to manage a healthy lifestyle.

Outline

• Physical
• Breath
• Mental
• Emotions
• 6 Climatic Conditions / Weather
• 3 Treasures - Jing, Qi Shen
• Vital Substances - Qi, Blood, Yin, Yang, Jin Ye
• Relationships
• 7 & 8 Year Cycles
• Regulate sexual activity
• Causes of Disease
• Sleep
• Diet - how and what
• Bathroom Habits
• Bowel Movement
• Urination
• Void of colds, coughs and allergies
• Constancy - Smoothness, Returning to the Source, Cooling Down the Fire
• Home Environment
• Life Long Learning
• Women's Health
• Men's Health
  

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Tai Chi for Balance, Preventing Falls and Rehabilitation

An Evidence-Based Approach

Physical exercises ranging from beginner to advanced levels in a sitting, standing, or walking position based on the ancient art form of Tai Chi.

The program includes simple weight bearing exercises, joint loosening exercises, mental focusing techniques, breathing techniques - all designed to strengthen bone, improve stability, increase flexibility and develop an improved sense of balance and concentration.

Some Facts...

• The risk of falling increases with age and is greater for women than for men.
• A decrease in bone density contributes to falls and resultant injuries.
• Failure to exercise regularly results in poor muscle tone, decreased strength, and loss of bone mass and flexibility.

Outline

• Identifying Fall Risk Factors
• Fall Risk Reduction
• Strengthening Mental Focus, Physical Strength and Ability
• Tai Chi and Chi Kung Principles of Health
  

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Chi Kung for Asthma

Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and the medical principles of Acupuncture, Tai Chi Chuan, and Chi Kung.

Outline

• Chi Kung Principles
• Breathing techniques
• Diet
• Understanding Seasonal Impact on Health
• Anatomy of the Lungs
• Mental Emotional Influences

Also helpful for other chronic respiratory ailments such as allergies, sinus infections, bronchitis...

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Ancient & Modern Secrets
of
Health and Longevity

Ancient and modern secrets of health and longevity explores age-old and modern methods to promote wellness. The concepts discussed in this lecture will be based on the time-honored healing principles of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung and modern science. In order to promote health and balance one must learn to recognize imbalances. Cultivating self-awareness allows one to practice powerful preventative measures to nurture health and engender well-being.

Lecture Overview

• Three Taoist Treasures - Qi, Jing, Shen
• References from the Tao Te Ching
• Kan and Li / Yin and Yang - methods and results for engendering balance
• Defining health in lifestyle
• Identifying patterns of disease
  • Stress, Weight gain / obesity and more…
• Cooling down the fire
• Practices in balancing health through the following:
  • Optimizing Diet / Digestion - what and how to eat
  • Exercise - Identifying the right types of exercise for individual benefit
  • Observance of Lifestyle patterns including
    • sleep patterns
    • mental-emotional health
    • balance via naturalness vs imbalance via extremes
      
  and more…

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Women's Health
Engendering Healthy Cycles

The menstrual cycle is an important health indicator regarding feminine health. Under the guidelines of Oriental Medicine good health can be compared with a smooth flowing circulation within the body in reference to body function such as digestion, mental-emotional aspects, posture, breathing, environmental conditions, lifestyle patterns, and cardio output to name a few. The menstrual cycle is no exception. Physical trauma, mental-emotional imbalances, blood disorders, diet and lifestyle patterns can obstruct circulation that result in uncomfortable signs and symptoms which can give rise to cycle imbalances.

Being able to identify cycle imbalances can help you engage in preventative measures that may offer relief. This seminar will discuss the menstrual cycle according to Western and Eastern medical principles and offer a variety of self-help methods to promote harmony in the cycle and encourage relief.

Lecture Overview
· Understanding the Menstrual cycle - Western and Eastern Medical definitions
· Defining balance
· Identifying imbalances to promote awareness and prevention
· 7 Emotions and their impact on cycles
· Qi Stagnation vs Blood Deficiency
· Charting cycle imbalances
· Methods of relief based on Oriental Medicine - Chinese Herbs, Diet, Lifestyle, Meditation, Chi Kung / Tai Chi

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Tai Chi in the Park
- FREE / SEASONAL -

Come join us for Tai Chi in the Park
IT'S FREE!
You don't need to know Tai Chi to participate.
Just simply follow along!

A NOTE OF CAUTION: All participants are responsible for their own safety. The park grounds can be uneven and therefore balance and sure-footing could be a challenge, especially for those with limited mobility.

As a rule of safety I inform all students about the 80% RULE - NEVER extend or move more than 80% of your ability so as not to over-extend and cause injury. This applies to all aspects including mental, physical and breathing techniques that are often applied. It's difficult to access exactly where 100% of our ability is from day to day and so to continue to progress forward in good health and not be set back by avoidable injury it's important to apply the 80% RULE.

Tai Chi is gentle, relaxing yet invigorating. My classes are open to all folks of all ages and abilities and therefore I feel the need to promote a safe environment for all to enjoy Tai Chi.

Tai Chi will be held in the park every Sunday morning starting at 7AM only during the summer months from June to August. Some Sunday exceptions will be listed on the Nature's Healing home page.

Tai Chi will start at 7AM sharp so get there early to be ready for the opening. The Yang style Tai Chi Chuan form as taught by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming lasting approximately 1 hour.

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MEDITATION WORKSHOP

The Unity of Mind, Body, Breath, Qi and Spirit TRANSFORMING CHAOS INTO TRANQUILITY

Stress is considered the biggest cause of illness and disease in our culture today. Dis-ease manifests as our sense of self-awareness and well-being is lost in chaotic lifestyle practices. Mental focus is scattered, breathing becomes shallow, physical body function degrades, the spirit withers and a diminished reverence and respect for ourselves and the world around us grows. Other buzz-words such as multitasking, tension, fatigue, impatience, lack of focus and concentration have become common descriptors in daily life. Living can be made easier with a natural, calm mind. Meditation is a wonderful way of promoting health and wellness by strengthening the mind-body connection and turning chaos into a deep, satisfying sense of relaxation and tranquility.

"It is estimated that 75-90% of visits to primary care physicians are for stress induced complaints, many of which can be alleviated by appropriate stress reduction techniques." (The American Institute of Stress)

Lecture Overview

• Meditation Principles based on Yin Yang Theory and Oriental Medicine
• Anatomy of Mind, body, Breath & Qi
• Meditative Intention for Health
• Meditation Techniques / Guided Group Session

Dress comfortable!
Bring a blanket and pillow!

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Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program

Tai Chi for Health

Dr. Carlow, D. Ac. is a certified instructor of the Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program.

This Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program is a 6-week course based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program created by Dr. Paul Lam and cosponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, The Family Fitness Zone and Women and Infants. The program uses Sun style Tai Chi because of its slow, gentle movements to strengthen and mobilize joints and muscles, improve physical fitness and improve mental relaxation.

The ancient discipline of Tai Chi combines agile steps, joint safe exercise and mental strength to improve mobility, breathing, and relaxation in ways that help you feel in greater control over your daily life.

Feel Great, Stay Fit, and Keep Moving!

It’s a joint safe way for people of all ages to enjoy life and meet new friends, while taking control of your physical, emotional and mental health.

The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program has been shown in scientific studies to:

• reduce pain, stiffness & fatigue.
• improve physical function, muscle strength, flexibility / mobility, and balance.Bring a friend and try it!

Tai Chi also promotes correct body posture, integrates body and mind coordination, imparts tranquility of mind, and the cultivation of Qi (known in Oriental Medicine as ‘vital life force’ or ‘energy’; pronounced ‘Chee’).

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