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Sven Hosford
June 27, 2010
AGH discovers that stress management is just as critical for doctors and nurses as it is for patients
The regular Wednesday lunchtime training at Allegheny General Hospital is designed to keep the staff informed of the latest developments on a wide variety of medical issues. The auditorium was nearly full on a recent Wednesday for a talk by Dr. Eva Selhub, who spoke passionately about her story of stress survival, yet clinically in terminology clear to doctors, on the effects of mental and...
The Buddhist Society of Pittsburgh
June 27, 2010
A history of the Buddha and Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path
For the complete list of local groups, visit their Member Page.
A Brief History of Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha Shakyamuni, lived and taught about 2,500 years ago in the...
Sven Hosford
June 27, 2010
Two spiritually and musically gifted performers talk about the connection between heart, environment and consciousness.
Former Pittsburgher Lisa Ferraro and her partner Erkia Luckett will be visiting us again in August. During their last visit this spring they sat down for a lively conversation about music, spirit, heart, nature, consciousness and the connections between them. The two have a unique musical and spiritual bond. When they sing, a startlingly powerful dual voice of Divine Love is created, and all...
Sven Hosford
June 26, 2010
New issue reflects an emphasis on a happy and fulfilling life.
When Peaceburgh magazine published its first issue in March, it became Pittsburgh's only print magazine devoted to positive stories of health, promoting a higher consciousness towards prosperity, and embracing the highest wisdom of all the world's spiritual teachings. As a part of the Peaceburgh Network, it was one more element of the web-based multimedia network promoting professionals,...
Janet McKee
June 26, 2010
Family and friends gather for mind- and heart-opening conference.
The First Annual Amy Stine Workshop on Holistic Medicine, sponsored by The UPMC Shadyside Center for Integrative Medicine, The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the Department of Family Medicine, and the family of the late Dr. Amy Ruth Stine, was held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Heberman Conference Center at Shadyside Hospital. This was the first of a planned annual event to...
Sven Hosford
June 26, 2010
An interview with a pre-eminent Philosopher of the Ancient Wisdom
Former Pittsburgh resident and Esoteric Philosopher William Meader travels the world teaching “The Ancient Wisdom”. In this conversation, he describes how ancient wisdom is at the mystical root of all the world’s religions. “One way to look at it is that no religion has The Truth, but every religion has a piece of it.”
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Sven Hosford
June 25, 2010
Local world traveler Akasha talks about her mystical healings at the hands of the reknowned Brazilian healer, and why she keeps going back taking others with her.
Akasha is a world traveler who currently calls Pittsburgh home. She regularly takes people to see the mystical healer in Brazil known as John of God. In this conversation, she decribes the protocol and ceremony involved with seeing him. She tells of the miraculous healings she has witnessed, and why she keeps going back.
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Allen Goodman
June 24, 2010
It is with deep sorrow that I report the loss of a powerful contributor to our wellness and spiritual community in the three rivers area. Sky Bear led the Dances of Universal Peace here in Pittsburgh and in Morgantown, WV from 1991 to 1998. He encouraged dancers to learn to lead and to drum; and during his long cancer related illness; new dancers took up the call and led dances and continued...
EarthTalk
March 15, 2010
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Are there any health hazards associated with the use of the new silicone bake ware and cooking utensils? I have found information associated with the hazards/benefits of Teflon and other cookware but nothing on the use of silicone. -- Jean McCarthy, Sebastian, FL
With all the negative press about Teflon and about metals leaching out of...
EarthTalk
March 15, 2010
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Isn’t the interest in electric cars and plug-in hybrids going to spur increased reliance on coal as a power source? And is that really any better than gasoline/oil in terms of environmental impact?
-- Graham Rankin, via e-mail
It’s true that the advent of electric cars is not necessarily a boon for the environment if it...