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TO YOUR HEALTH
Food Standards Put To The Test:
bacteria, so use a meat thermometer.
New Consumer Reports’ Testing Delivers
• Do not return cooked meat to the
plate that held it raw.
Disturbing Results
• Refrigerate or freeze leftovers within
...continued from page 37
2 hours of cooking.
points of contamination and take mea- handling, cooking and storing chicken Bacteria in food, specifically pack-
sures to eliminate them. The USDA has in stores and kitchens: aged greens, are the subject of another
a standard that requires chicken pro- Consumer Reports test that appears in
ducers to test for salmonella but it has • Place chicken in a plastic bag like the March 2010 issue of the magazine.
yet to set a standard for campylobacter. those in the produce department to Their latest tests of packaged leafy
Consumers Union has long called keep juices from leaking. greens found bacteria that are common
Vanessa Talma-Lord for the USDA to set limits on both the indicators of poor sanitation and fecal
percentage of chicken samples that can • Choose chicken that is well wrapped contamination, in some cases, at rather
One of America’s Top be contaminated with campylobacter and at the bottom of the case, where high levels.
and acceptable levels they can contain. the temperature should be coolest. The tests, conducted with financial
Reincarnationists & Akashic
The USDA has said a risk assessment Buy chicken last before heading to the support from the Pew Health Group,
Channels Reads your Life for campylobacter and draft perfor- checkout line. assessed for several types of bacteria,
“Mission”/ Karma & Major mance standards would be ready by including total coliforms and Entero-
Past Lives. year’s end, but it could take months to • If chicken is to be cooked within two coccus—“indicator organisms” found
a year or more for a proposed standard days, store at 40° F or below. Other- in the human digestive tract and in the
(The Ones You’ll “Recognize”)
to become a final regulation and take wise, freeze it. ambient environment that can signal
effect. inadequate sanitation and the poten-
Discover what your “Soul” has
“USDA has been pondering new • Thaw frozen chicken in a refrig- tial for the presence of disease-causing
Scheduled in this Lifetime — standards to cut the prevalence of bac- erator, inside its packaging and on a organisms. There are no existing fed-
Lessons to Learn, “Blind Spots”, teria in chicken for more than 5 years plate, or on a plate in a microwave eral standards for indicator bacteria in
but has yet to act,” said Jean Hallor- oven. Never thaw it on a counter: salad greens, but there are standards
Re-occurring Patterns, Hidden
an, Director of Food Policy Initiatives When the inside is still frozen, the out- for these bacteria in milk, beef, and
Talents, Surprises, Etc., Etc. at Consumers Union. “Consumers side can warm up, providing a breed- drinking water. Several industry con-
S shouldn’t have to play roulette with ing ground for bacteria. Cook chicken sultants suggest that an unacceptable
poultry; the USDA must make chicken thawed in a microwave oven right level in leafy greens would be 10,000
less risky to eat.” away. or more colony forming units per gram
301-477-4416 Until chicken becomes cleaner, con- (CFU/g), or some comparable mea-
sumers’ best line of defense is to follow • Cook chicken to at least 165° F. Even sure.
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TO YOUR HEALTH
Consumer Reports found that 39 per- gram for total coliforms and 23 percent
cent of samples exceeded this level for for Enterococcus, the levels industry
Since 1969, cultivating students’
total coliform, and 23 percent for En- consultants deemed unacceptable.
terococcus. The tests did not find E. coli capacity to think clearly, feel
O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes or • 2 percent of samples exceeded French compassionately, and act
Salmonella—sometimes deadly patho- and 5 percent Brazilian standards for
purposefully in the world.
gens that can be found in greens, al- fecal coliform bacteria.
though it was not expected given the • One of 1000 Waldorf schools
small sample size. The goal was to in- • Many packages containing spin-
worldwide and 200 in the U.S.
vestigate other markers of poor sani- ach, and packages that were one-to-
inspired by pioneering work of
tation that should be used in the food five days from their use-by date, had
safety management of produce. higher bacterial levels. Packages six-to- Rudolf Steiner
“Although these ‘indicator’ bacteria eight days from their use-by date gen-
• Preschool – Grade 12
generally do not make healthy people erally fared better.
sick, the tests show not enough is be-
• 9:1 student-teacher ratio
ing done to assure the safety or cleanli- • Bacteria levels were no different
ness of leafy greens,” said Dr. Michael whether or not the greens came in a • Fully accredited
Hansen, a senior scientist at Consum- clamshell or bag, included “baby”
ers Union. “Levels of bacteria varied greens, or were organic.
widely, even among different samples
of the same brand. More research and • Brands for which there were more INFORMATION EVENING
effort is needed within the industry to than four samples, including national March 3, 8:00 p.m.
better protect the public. In the mean- brands Dole, Earthbound Farm Or- April 21, 8:00 p.m.
time, consumers should buy packages ganic, and Fresh Express, plus regional
of greens that are as far from the use-by and store brands, had at least one pack- OBSERVATION MORNING
date as possible.” age with relatively high levels of total
March 4, 8:15 a.m.
For its latest analysis, Consumer Re- coliforms or Enterococcus.
April 22, 8:15 a.m.
ports had an outside lab test 208 contain-
ers of 16 brands of salad greens, sold in Consumers Union issued a report
plastic clamshells or bags, bought last (available online at www.Consum-
summer from stores in Connecticut, ersUnion.org) urging the U.S. Food
New Jersey, and New York. Among the and Drug Administration (FDA) to
findings: set safety standards for greens. FDA
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food safety legislation pending in the
• 39 percent of samples exceeded 10,000 Bethesda, MD 20816
CFUs (or another similar measure) per continued on page 104 Phone [phone], x154
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Astrology Readings
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The Washington Post
Internationally R enowned in Senate, and passed last summer by the agency to set performance standards
House of Representatives, would re- as well as develop safety standards
Western & Vedic (Indian) Readings
quire the FDA to create just such safety for the growing or processing of fresh
standards. produce,” said Hansen. “FDA should
“The Senate should act immedi- also formally declare that certain
ately to pass pending FDA food safety pathogenic bacteria—such as E. coli
Randy
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considered adulterants when found in
Goldberg salad greens.”
The Senate bill, S. 510, the FDA Food
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vember. The House passed similar leg-
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• Buy packages far from their use-
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• Wash the greens even if the pack-
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health and relaxation, T’ai Chi is a Smith, Professor Cheng’s first West- ates/Corrections classes are held
series of quiet, slow movements, ern student. Additionally, they have Saturday and Sunday mornings. All
which cultivate the spirit and nurture studied with Benjamin Lo, Professor classes are held in the Glen Echo Hall
the body. Glen Echo T’ai Chi offers in- Cheng’s senior student, and continue of Mirrors, Glen Echo National Park,
struction in the Yang Style Short Form to study with Lenzie Williams, senior 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo,
as developed by Cheng Man-Ch’ing. student of Mr. Lo. Maryland.
Instructors Len and Ellen Kennedy Spring 2010 New Beginners week- For information, email
have between them over 48 years day class will start Tuesday, March 2 [email protected], or
experience in T’ai Chi. They both to June 8. Time 9:30–10:30 a.m. Cost is www.glenechopark.org.
studied with and have received per- $140 + registration fee for 14 sessions.
The healTh advanTage
Yoga CenTer, Inc. The Health Advantage Yoga Center nate goodness, and relaxing, aligning, (RYTs) through the Yoga Alliance.
offers over 60 Hatha Yoga classes per and energizing your body with yoga. The Health Advantage Yoga Center
week for beginning, intermediate In addition to regular classes, short 1041 Sterling Road, Suite 202
and advanced students. Gentle, kids, courses and workshops are offered for Herndon, VA 20170
teen, prenatal, Vinyasa, and Yin Yang both students and teachers. 703-435-1571, fax [phone]
classes are also offered. Classes are The Health Advantage Yoga Center email: [email protected]
safe and progress over the course of has flexible make-up policies and Website:
each session. Each class emphasizes well-trained, professional instruc- www.healthadvantageyoga.com
developing the connection to your in- tors; all are Registered Yoga Teachers
The Institute for the Advancement The Awakened Leader: Leadership as a For more information about classes,
of Service (IAS) is an educational and Classroom of the Soul, and The Clarion ordering books or joining the mailing
spiritual organization offering classes Call: Leadership and Group Life in the list, visit www.ias-online.org,
and trainings in soul development, Aquarian Era by Susan S. Trout, Ph.D. call 703-706-5333 or email to
service, leadership, and organization- Celebrated for her ability to translate [email protected].
al design. key spiritual principles into practical Location: 111 South Columbus Street,
The foundation of IAS teachings blueprints for action, Dr. Trout’s books Alexandria, VA 22314
and practices derives from The Soul have been used worldwide to trans- Mailing Address: PO Box 320245,
Institute for the
and Service Trilogy of Born to Serve: The form lives and organizations. Alexandria, VA 22320-4245
Advancement of Service
Evolution of the Soul through Service,
The Jung Society of Washington available to its members. Membership fully informative, and free to listserv
presents lectures, workshops, classes, is open to all. members.
and other programs of interest to Guest speakers this spring include We are located in the educational
the general public and to students of Michael Gellert, Michael Conforti, building of the Palisades Community
the depth analytical and archetypal Richard Tarnas, Susan Tiberghien, Church, 5200 Cathedral Ave, N.W.,
psychology of Carl Gustav Jung. Ad- and James Hollis, authors all. Spring Washington, D.C. 20016; telephone:
ditionally, the Jung Society maintains and fall newsletters are free upon re- 202-237-8109. Please visit us at
a lending library of books and tapes quest. E-newsletters are most current, www.jung.org and join our listserv.
New Future Society offers Yoga and This scientific way of life will still the 1st Sunday of the month for Day
Meditation Classes, Certified Yoga your mind, improve your health and of the Goddess or every other week
Teacher Training, Profound Healing invite more joy into your life. Our for Meditation. New Future Society is
Sessions & Treatments, Philosophy dynamic techniques, passed down to located in Rockville, MD.
Classes (Bhagavad Gita, Sri Aurob- Savitri Bach by her teachers Sri Prem- For more information and to regis-
indo, Sri Premananda Deva, Lakshmi ananda Deva and Lakshmi Devi, are ter please call: 301-460-1417, E-mail:
Devi, Ramana Maharshi, more. . .) and equally life enhancing and transform- [email protected]
New Future Society Monthly Events designed to Uplift, ing for all. Please visit our new website:
Healing & Yoga Center Heal and Inspire. “Bring Joy to your Life.” Join us on www.newfuturesocietycenter.com
Located near the Dulles Toll Road We offer formal programs of study in Jwing Ming. Dr. Yang has certified
and Fairfax County Parkway in martial Taijiquan including applica- Sifu Blough as an assistant instructor
Herndon, Virginia, Qi Elements of- tions and weapons, Taiji Qigong, and of YMAA Qigong. Classes held week-
fers classes in traditional Yang-style Qigong. days, evenings, and weekends. Private
Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) and Qigong Director Roger Blough has studied instruction is available.
(Chi Kung). Qi Elements features Taiji with Masters Yang Zhendou and 703-435-4400
small classes and an in depth mind, Yang Jun; and Qigong and martial Email to: [email protected]
body, and spirit approach to training. applications of Taiji with Dr. Yang www.qielements.com
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Classes & Learning Centers
The Reiki Center of Greater Wash- 4/25/10, Advanced, 4/26/10; IET for Classes—Workshops that combine
ington in Rockville, Maryland, has Pets: 4/4/10; Healing Angels of the Reiki with the healing energies of the
been serving the area since 1999 with Energy Field: 4/22–4/23/10 Great Pyramid in Egypt. Levels I–II:
Public Events, Sessions and Classes. Karuna Reiki®: Classes for Reiki 4/17–4/18/10, 6/12–6/13/10; Master:
We welcome all who wish to join our Masters to augment their skills: Facets I–VII: 4/10–4/12/10 in MD and
community of “Reiki People” who 3/26–3/28/10 Retreat 5/22–5/24/10 in Sedona, AZ.
seek to add the energy of Reiki to their Lightarian Reiki™, Rays™ or Angel- Usui Reiki Classes—Intensive
daily lives. Links™ Sessions and attunements: courses in the original system of Reiki
Crystal Classes—Classes covering By appointment at our center or via offered at the center or various loca-
the metaphysical and energy heal- telephone. tions throughout the United States:
ing properties of rocks and minerals. Reiki Shares—Allow newcomers Level I: 3/6–3/7/10, 4/17–4/18/10,
The Reiki
Crystal Journeying I: 3/7/10, Crystal or practitioners to receive and experi- 5/15–5/16/10; Level II: 3/13–
CenTeR Healing I: 5/9/10. ence sessions with one another. Held 3/14/10, 5/1–5/2/10, 6/26–6/27/10;
Of GReaTeR Healing Sessions—Offered by ap- monthly. Call before attending. Level III: Retreat 3/19–3/23/10 in
WashinGTOn pointment from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. at our Reiki Student Clinics—Allow the Harrisonburg, VA and 6/19–6/22/10.
Rockville, Maryland center or your public to receive sessions from RCGW For more information, please
location within 30 miles or telephoni- Reiki Students. Held one weekend email [email protected] or
cally worldwide. day and one evening per month. Call visit www.reikicenter.info or call
Integrated Energy Therapy® before attending. 1-866-59-REIKI or 301-963-0787.
Classes: Basic: 4/24/10, Intermediate: Sekhem-Seichim-Reiki (SSR)
Reiki Lotus conveniently located 1/2 & 8/9; June 5/6 & 12/13. of Usui, Karuna® SSR, Lightarian &
between Dupont Circle and McPher- Calling the Energy with Usui II Violet Flame Reiki. Additionally, Shir-
son Square in downtown Washing- classes: March 20/21 & 27/28; April ley holds certification in Body Breath
ton, DC, offers Reiki healing sessions 24/25; May15/16; June 19/20 & Healing.
with hot stone/aromatherapy. Reiki 26/27. Call 202-842-2292 for appointments.
training is offered in Usui, Karuna® Level III (Master): March 12/13/14; For more information on Reiki & class
Sekhem-Seichim all levels on a weekly April 28/29/30; May 28/29/30. June schedules, visit
basis. Listed are some classes. 25/26/27. www.ReikiLotusHealing.com.
Connect to the Cosmic Life Force Class schedules are flexible. Services Email: [email protected].
Reiki Lotus Healing Energy with Usui Level I classes: are provided by Shirley Jagdeo, Certi-
March 6/7 & 13/14; April 17/18; May fied Reiki Master/Teacher/Practitioner
Reston Reiki and Self Healing Arts Energy of Reiki. Receive powerful and Energy of Reiki. Receive powerful and
shares healing modalities via treat- sacred initiations; learn about Reiki sacred initiations; learn about Reiki
ment and/or instruction that embrac- hand positions and how to use them. hand positions and how to use them.
es the spirit/mind/body connection 3/10 & 4/14 & 5/12 & 6/9 Experi- 3/14 & 6/6 Usui Reiki II, 3-7 p.m.
supporting the individual’s momen- ence Meditation, 7–9 p.m. We will Deepen our experience of Reiki and
tum to heal on all levels. learn how to experience the joy of learn how to heal through space and
Healing sessions and individual meditation! time!
classes in all Reiki levels: Sekhem- 3/27 Color Therapy, 3–5 p.m. This 6/20 Introduction to EFT (Emo-
Seichim, Violet Flame, Mariel, workshop will explore the use of color tional Freedom Technique), 3–6 p.m.
Karuna,White Dove, Sacred Flame, vibration to balance and heal one’s Learn how to clear negative emotions
Lightarian Energy System, IET, Theta total being in a fun way. and physical pains by tapping on
Reston Reiki and Self Healing Arts Healing, All Love (Skhm), Shamballa, 4/18 Meditation for Holistic Heal- specific acupressure points, thereby
Mdh, Reconnective Healing, EFT, and ing, 3–6 p.m. Holistic Meditation is balancing the body’s energy system.
other various self healing arts can be a way to experience some different Pat Chen, Practitioner and Teacher
arranged on site, at your location or ways to meditate, such as awareness, Reston Reiki and Self-Healing Arts
long distance. Schedule is flexible! breathing, visualization, sound and www.joylightandlove.com
Upcoming Sessions: color. [email protected]
4/4 Usui Reiki I, 3–7 p.m. Learn 5/9 Usui Reiki I, 3–7 p.m. Learn 703-472-3481
how to heal with the gentle Universal how to heal with the gentle Universal
The Shamanic Way invites the healing. Both Marsheen and Nina are as a counseling and healing tool.
individual, family, group or organi- experienced in the use of these tools, 703-379-8633.
zation to journey within and experi- and both are dedicated to helping Nina Gibson is a scientist, musician
ence personal and/or professional people discover the beautiful gifts and modern shamanic practitioner.
transformation. Two modern shamans that are sleeping within each of us. She uses her biochemistry/engineer-
with experience in Soul Retrieval and Marsheen Helgeson, R.P.P., has ing expertise and training in shaman-
leading rituals, Marsheen and Nina served the Washington DC area ic arts to bridge scientific and spiritual
uniquely co-create sacred ceremo- as a polarity practitioner, intuitive truths with the Earth Way, bringing
nies to honor special occasions, mark counselor and teacher of the natural ancient ways into everyday life. She
solstice and equinox celebrations, and healing arts for 21 years. Her love, leads workshops, circles, group sing-
provide trainings in shamanic healing and application of the Earth Way, has ing as well as individual sessions for
arts such as Journeying, Mask Making awakened in her the ability to create Journeying, Soul Retrieval, Intuition
and the Medicine Wheel. and lead ceremonial circles and work- and Soul Voice. 8-Part Shamanic
Let Native American and Celtic shops. Marsheen’s private practice Series forming now! Experience the
traditions open up pathways for inner includes polarity therapy and cranio- Sacred Circle of Earth Spirituality in
guidance, awaken your true iden- sacral therapy, and the art of Soul ritual, journeying and self-healing.
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Qigong Certification Classes Alchemy, the highest level of Qigong Successful completion of the full 36
The Applied Qigong for Holistic training. The program consists of four hour program will result in the award-
Healing Certification Program is a parts: ing of a Holistic Qigong Healing Prac-
36 hour professional development March 27—Five Elements for Bal- titioner Level I certificate by TCCII.
program designed for those who ance and Harmony: Foundations of Classes may be taken in any order.
wish to learn the healing and cultiva- Sustainable Holistic Healing (6 hours) TCCII offers educational programs
tion methods of traditional Chinese May 22—Harmonizing Yin and in traditional Chinese culture, Qigong,
Qigong. Yang: Growing with Nature (6 hours) Tai Chi, and Kung Fu. Our lineage
Students will learn the theory July 17—Integrating the Three Trea- trained, certified instructors have
and application of Qigong for heal- sures: Healing Others (6 hours) years of teaching experience. Contact
ing themselves and others. They will October 22, 23, 24—Cultivating the us to join a class, arrange a seminar, or
learn how to establish a daily Qigong Spirit: Internal Alchemy (18 hours) start private training.
practice. One unique aspect of this Successful completion of each course Visit us online at www.tccii.com.
program is that students will have will result in the awarding of a Certifi-
the rare opportunity to study Internal cate of Completion for that course.
The Tellington TTouch is a unique come fear, anxiety, reactivity and helps For information about private ses-
integrated approach to the care and build confidence. Reducing stress sions, workshops or demonstrations
training of our animal companions. benefits health, behavior and learn- contact:
Developed by internationally recog- ing. TTouch helps establish a deeper Pam Wanveer TTCP3
nized animal expert Linda Tellington- rapport between humans and animals WoodsideTTouch
Jones, this method, based on coop- through increased understanding and 301-585-5675
eration and respect, offers a positive more effective communication. [email protected]
approach to training and can improve Woodside TTouch offers TTouch www.WoodsideTTouch.com
focus, performance and well-being. and Cranial Sacral work for your Ani-
TTouch helps our animal friends over- mal Companions and Horses.
Unity Woods Yoga Center is one of in the world.” Iyengar Yoga develops ner, as well as the more experienced
the nation’s largest and most highly awareness through precise align- student, in progressing along the path
respected Yoga centers. We offer ment and attention to the more subtle of yoga safely and effectively.
classes for all levels of students in pos- aspects of posture, breath, mind, and The Spring session begins with a se-
ture, breathing and Yoga philosophy, spirit. ries of free introductory classes March
and specialized classes for seniors, Yoga can improve health, foster 27–April 4. Regular classes begin
pre-natal and gentle yoga. serenity, and expand awareness. At Monday, April 5th.
We have spacious, fully equipped Unity Woods our purpose is to offer For a complete schedule of classes,
studios in Bethesda, Woodley Park, yoga to as wide an audience as pos- workshops and special events, contact
DC and Arlington, VA. We also offer sible while at the same time providing us at:
classes in Tenleytown, DC. All loca- uncompromising, quality instruction. Unity Woods Yoga Center
tions are Metro accessible. The teaching staff at Unity Woods is 4853 Cordell Avenue, PH 7
Unity Woods classes are taught in one of the area’s most experienced, Bethesda, MD 20814
the Iyengar tradition. Time Magazine with certified Iyengar Yoga teachers 301-656-8992
named Mr. Iyengar one of “the 100 who have trained for many years. As a www.unitywoods.com
most powerful and influential people result, we are able to guide the begin-
Willow Street Yoga Center equipped studios close to the Takoma 2000+ students.
“Best Yoga Studio in DC Area,”, Fall and Silver Spring Metro Stations. Free Classes: April 19–25 (both
2009, Washington Post Express Anusara® Yoga integrates precise locations), and every Saturday at noon
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Classes For Everyone: Beginning, emphasis on strength and flexibility, Spring Session Classes: (11-week
Intermediate, and Advanced Yoga self-acceptance, and a heartfelt cel- session) April 26–July 11
classes as well as Yoga for Pregnancy, ebration of life. Certified and highly Phone: [phone]
Gentle Yoga, Yoga for Teens, Children, trained instruction. Register Online:
Babies & Tots, Yoga Nidra Meditation, Suzie Hurley is the founder and www.willowstreetyoga.com
Pilates classes, and Meditation. Director of Willow Street Yoga Center,
2 Locations—Spacious, fully which opened in 1994, and now serves
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Health Services
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