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Editorial Board
Editors
Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD Zahida Chaudhary, MD
Tyler Tomayko
Associate Editors
Athanasius C. Cherry,
OSB, CRNP
Mehernosh Khan, MD
Ruthann Valentine,
DMin, APRN, BC
Christina Weimer, BS
Karen Bognar Khan
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Board of Directors for the TV show
Zahida Chaudhary, MD
Roy Chengappa MD
Mehboob Chauhry, MD
Dr. Ihsan Chaudhry
Athanasius Cherry
OSB, CRNP
Hon. Charles R. Conway
Barry Fisher, MD
Hon. Guy B. Haberl
Mehernosh Khan, MD
Khalid Khilji
Christine Martone, MD
Christine Michaels, MSHSA
Richard Stillwagon
Pir M. Toor, Ph.D.
Don Valentine DC
Ruthann Valentine,
DMin, APRN, BC |
Z'harmony
Located directly across the street from S'eclairer is the brand new comfort zone "Z Harmony"
A cafe, zen den that features a healing and wellness center, chiropractic healing, and message therapy, art, and photography. Call today to set up an appointment for our services.
724-468-3999 |
Quotes to Live By!
"It is not length of life, but depth of life."
"The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit" | |
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Don't worry about forms
If someone wants your horse,
let him have it. Horses are for
hurrying ahead of the others.
When the ocean surges,
don't let me just hear it.
Let it splash inside my chest.
-Rumi
From all of us at Seclairer, have a great day!
Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD
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Save the Date!
11th Annual CME Conference
Oasis of Empowerment:
Transforming body, mind, and spirit
September 11, 2009
8:00 am - 5: 00 pm
Chesnut Ridge Inn on the Green in Blairsville, PA
For Conference information, contact Christina Weimer Phone: 724-433-9049 Email: Chrissy@seclairer.com. Fax 724-468-0039
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Save the Date!
The Fall Retreat Among Friends
Traveling the Path of Transition Mindfully
Saturday, October 3, 2009,
9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Program;
9:00 a.m. Registration
341 Story Road, Export, PA 15632 ** S'eclairer
$69.00 includes Retreat and food
Dr. Safdar I Chaudhary & Dr. Zahida Chaudhary at a training for Mindful Based Stress Reduction, led by world renowed mindfullness mediatation teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, and Saki Santorelli, EdD, MA at Mount Modonna in Northern California. | |
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NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Z'harmony
Balance of heart ,self & soul
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR AN
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
Services Include the following:
Massage
Chiropractic Services
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Women's Health & Wellness
Counseling services
Alcohol & Drug Addictions Treatments for Teens & Families
Relax, Rejuvenate
Books, Photography Services, Art, Gifts, & More...
Come visit or Call for Appointments @ S'eclairer: 724-468-3999  Z'harmony Staff!
Zahida Chaudhary, MD
Founder and President of Z'harmony 
She has been a resident of Western PA over the past 20 years. Following completion of her Medical School, she practiced in Obstetrics and Gynecology also received training in psychiatry at Allegheny General hospital , Pittsburgh PA during the years 2000-2002, thus furthering her knowledge in behavioral health. She has been trained in mindful based stress reduction, a training lead by a world renowned Dr. Jon Kabat Zin, PhD. She has received intensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, that she applies in her clinical teaching, educational initiatives, retreats and seminars. She enjoys building bridges among faiths and communities. Other interest include writing, traveling, teaching, and organizing creative models of healthy living.
Given her extensive experience in the health care and love for mindfulness living, she has embarked upon the journey of emerging fields of mind -body medicine with focus on mindfulness practices. These tools are helpful in chronic pain, stress related disorders, and a wide range of chronic diseases. Z'harmony is a place for everyone with a mission to heal heart, mind, body, souls and the beautiful earth we enjoy.
Dr. Chaudhary can be reached at paru@seclairer.com
Dr. Donald Valentine 
Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Palmer College, Davenport, Iowa.
Masters of Social Work from University of Pittsburgh, PA.
Bachelors of Science in Biology from Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
PA licensed In-network provider for most major insurances
Provides treatment for people of all ages
Specializes in gentle chiropractic techniques, incorporates soft tissue and spinal mobilization techniques.
Dr. Ruth Valentine 
Dr. Ruth Valentine has a doctoral degree in pastoral psychology and is a board certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist. She specializes in an integrative approach to counseling which empowers the client to choose healthy life skills. This extends into working with individuals, couples, and families.
Dr. Valentine designs and coordinates retreats and educational seminars that promote integrative healthy life styles. Also, she is the founder of the Health & Wellness Association that includes professional providers and recipients of integrative health care.
Lisa R. Bauccio, R.N., B.S.N. 
Massage Therapist
Registered Nurse, PA Licensure
Clinical Nurse II at The West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh
Certified Massage Therapist
Member of Associated body work and Massage Professionals.
Member of Sigma Theta Tau-International Honor Society of Nursing |
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"What's On Your Mind?"
Monday Evenings at 7:30 pm
With discussions lead by Safdar I. Chaudhary, M.D. and knowledgeable guest speakers, "What's on Your Mind?" is focused on bringing Health and Wellness to the body, mind, community, and environment.
This live half hour talk show airs on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm, on PCNC-Pittsburgh Cable News Channel, an NBC Channel 11 affiliate, and is re-broadcast on Sundays at 4:30pm.
To watch full episodes of "What's On Your Mind?" online visit our website or click here!
To learn more about the show and show times and information click here.
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YOGA
Every Tuesday
Join Mariangela Mancus, a Yogafit Certified instructor, on Tuesdays from 11am-12pm for a session of yoga.
$10 per person per class.
For more information call S'eclairer @ 724-468-3999. |
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Nature Nook
Disappearing Fireflies
Like Fourth-of-July fireworks, cool swims on hot days, and lazy vacations, fireflies are a sign of summer. Many of us have cherished memories of spotting and catching them during warm summer evenings and running through fields that sparkled as if strewn with stars. But there are signs our kids may not grow up with the same firefly memories we had. That's because fireflies are disapperaing from marshes, fields and forests all over the country-and all over the world. And if it continues, fireflies may fade forever, leaving our summer nights a little darker and less magical.
Why Are Fireflies Disappearing?
Nobody knows for sure. But most researchers blame two main factors: development and light pollution. The problem is that in America and throughout the world, our open fields and forests are being paved over, and our waterways are seeing more development and noisy boat traffic. As their habitat disappears under housing and commercial developments, firefly numbers dwindle. Logging, pollution and increased use of pesticides may also contribute to destroying firefly habitat and natural prey. |
Poetry Corner
Poet of the East
Submitted by: Zahida Chaudhary, MD Dr. Allama Mohammad Iqbal is considered as one of the greatest minds of early 20th century, Shair-e-Mashriq's (Poet of the East) His poetry and philosophy has had a deep impact on the thoughts and minds of millions across the whole of South Asia.  Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born in Sialkot, in the present-day province of the Punjab in Pakistan, in 1877. He was educated at Government College, Lahore, Pakistan. In Europe from 1905 to 1908, he earned his degree in philosophy from the University of Cambridge, qualified as a Barrister in London, and received a Doctorate degree from the University of Munich. His thesis, The Development of Metaphysics in Persia, revealed some aspects of Islamic mysticism formerly unknown in Europe. Being educated both in the east and the west gave him a unique perspective to tackle the problems of modern times. Iqbal wrote in English, Urdu and Persian. Significant poems from this period are, Shikwah ("The Complaint"), Jawab-e shikwah ("The Answer to the Complaint"), Khizr-e rah (1924 "Khizr, the Guide"), long Persian poem Asrar-e khudi (The Secrets of the Self), Bang-e dara ("The Call of the Bell"). He is considered the greatest poet in Urdu of the 20th century. Written as a counterpoint to the individualism preached in the Asrar-e khudi, this poem called for self-surrender.
"Lo, like a candle wrestling with the night
O'er my own self I pour my flooding tears.
I spent my self, that there might be more light,
More loveliness, more joy for other men"
Perfection, or rather limitless perfection, is a frequently occurring motif in Iqbal's poetry. Iqbal sees no end to human potentialities. He wishes humans to embark on a never-ending journey of discovery, Nations fall behind when they cease to be dynamic and start preferring a life of idle speculation over one of purposive action. Ref: amumtaz.wordpress.com members.tripod.com/iqbal. |
Staff Corner 
How to Get Less Busy/Work Less
Develop or reconnect with your sense of play or creativity!
Get yourself to play or do something creative that you have energy for, even if you have to force yourself at firlst or schedule these things in. Once you get engaged. theese activities may have a life of their own and call you from work to more playfullness. It may take more initial energy to read a book or set up your easel and paint then watch TV, but once you get involved in the creative act, you will probably want to do more and the activity will likely call you again and again.
Resource: Bill O'Hanlon, 223 N. Guadalupe #278, Santa Fe, NM 87501 USA; www.billohanlon.com; PossiBill@aol.com
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