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 WU News
| December 2012
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Live the life now,
Food is the best Medicine!
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Setting a Standard for Arsenic in Rice
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~ Recent research results collected by Dr. Yunguo Gong
Studies show that people who eat rice
have higher arsenic levels.
What the Tests Found:Organic rice baby cereal, rice breakfast cereals, brown rice, white rice - new tests by Consumer Reports have found that those and other types of rice products on grocery shelves contain arsenic, many at worrisome levels. People who ate rice had arsenic levels that were 44 percent greater than those who had not, according to the analysis of federal health data. White rice grown in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas, which account for 76 percent of domestic rice, generally had higher levels of total arsenic and inorganic arsenic in the tests than rice samples from elsewhere.Certain ethnic groups were more highly affected including Mexicans, other Hispanics, and a broad category that includes Asians. Arsenic concentrates in the outer layers of a grain. The process of polishing rice to produce white rice removes those surface layers, slightly reducing the total arsenic and inorganic arsenic in the grain.
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Studies Show that Arsenic Can Cause Cancer in Humans.
Arsenic not only is a potent human carcinogen, but it also can set up children for other health problems in later life. Scientists warn of complacency. "So we should not be arguing to wait for years until we have results of epidemiologic studies at lower arsenic intake, such as from rice consumption, to take action," says Allan Smith, M.D., Ph.D., a professor of epidemiology at the University of California, Berkeley. His studies of arsenic in public water in Chile and Argentina helped show that it causes lung and bladder cancer and other diseases. Within Brands,Brown Rice had Higher Arsenic than White. Within any single brand of rice we tested, the average total and inorganic arsenic levels were always higher for brown rice than for white. How to Cut Your Arsenic Risk. - Test your water. If your home is not on a public water system, have your water tested for arsenic and lead. To find a certified lab, contact your local health department or call the federal Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.
- Change the way you cook rice. Research has shown that rinsing and using more water removes about 30 percent of the rice's inorganic arsenic content.
- Eat a varied diet. Go to this page on FDA website for more information. (FDA.gov webpage for Total Diet Study Analytical Results).
- Experiment with other grains. Vary your grains, though not arsenic-free, wheat and oats tend to have lower levels than rice. No federal limit exists for arsenic in most foods, but the standard for drinking water is 10 parts per billion (ppb).
- Keep in mind: That level is twice the 5 ppb that the EPA originally proposed and that New Jersey actually established.
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What Should Be Done
"We already know that high concentrations of arsenic in drinking water result in the highest known toxic substance disease risks from any environmental exposure," says Allan Smith, M.D., Ph.D. Consumers Union believes a standard for arsenic should be set for rice, and industry should accelerate efforts to reduce arsenic levels in rice. They should also develop types of rice that take up less arsenic, and use rice with the lowest possible arsenic in products for young children, such as infant rice cereal.
Our scientists are also asking regulators to prohibit agricultural practices that may lead to increases in arsenic in rice: - The EPA should phase out use of pesticides containing arsenic.
- The USDA and the EPA should end the use of arsenic-laden manure as fertilizer.
- The FDA should ban the feeding of arsenic-containing drugs and animal byproducts to animals.
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Upcoming Events
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New York Workshops
Diet and Cancer Prevention Workshop
The authentic plant foods can block abnormal tiny blood vessel regeneration, prevent the rapid growth of the tumor and metastasis; Inappropriate animal protein and plant foods from gene technology trigger abnormal tiny blood vessel regeneration, lead to rapid tumor growth and metastasis. For more information, please attend the workshop.
Date: December 11, 2012 (Tuesday)
Location: 80 Bowery Street, Suite 302, New York, NY 10013
Schedule:
2:00 - 3:00pm:
Lecturer - Ming Wu PH.D., Herbalist
(fee: $10 donated to non-profit charities)
3:00 - 5:00pm:
Free Herb Clinic (held by Dr. Ming Wu)
Organizers: Yangshengyuan: 212.388.1889, Wuming Healing Center: 516.376.2565, 800-990-9332.
Chinese Chan (Taoism) Workshop
Eastern thought Stuck in the information society, inspiration become the norm in the mass of information, handle destiny
Date: December 11, 2012 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
Location: 80 Bowery Street, Suite 302, New York, NY 10013
Lecturer: Professor Huijn Wu PH.D.
Sun Yat-sen University Center for Buddhist Studies Fellow, the Zen culture secretary of Guangdong Province, China and the United States Association of Buddhist culture
Fee: $10 (donated to non-profit charities)
Website: http://www.uschinachan.org
Cancer Patient Lifestyle and Self-Healing Workshop
Date: December 22, 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 1:00 - 6:00pm
Location: 80 Bowery Street, Suite 302, New York, NY 10013
Led by: Dr. Ming Wu PH.D.
Fee: $100
Information: 516.376.2565
Ongoing Cancer Lifestyle and Self-Healing Workshop
Beginning January 2013 - First Saturday every Month
Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Location:80 Bowery Street, Suite 302, New York, NY 10013Fee: $100
Gift: First-Time student will receive a book "Nature Therapy for Cancer".
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Haiyan's Tea Seminar
 Experience appreciating fine tea, learn tea knowledge and participate in the tea ceremony to heal yourself and others through the Lotus Leaf Tea Ceremony, Guzheng tea music, Ink meditation and Lotus dance.
Where: Wu Healing Center
45 South Main Street, Suite 100, West Hartford, CT 06107
When: Dec 11 (Tuesday) 7:00- 8:00pm
- Oolong Tea and Lotus Dance - Oolong tea; oolong tea tasting. Haiyan will demonstrate a lotus dance-- a moving meditation combined the lotus mantras, the lotus posture and yogi breathing to balance the Chakra for tranquility and joy. You will be invited to participate and dance with Haiyan. Open your mind and heart, enjoy the present moment and renew your energy to live a happy healthy life. ($5/person)
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Taoist Healing Arts Fair 
February 16, 2013 (Saturday) 9:00am - 5:00pm
Where: West Hartford Meeting & Conference Center
50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT 06107
- There will be up to 30 vendors with demonstrations, workshops and informational talks throughout the day!
- Learn about the benefits of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Tui Na, Taoist Yoga, breathing meditation, Qi Gong, Tai Chi and many other healing modalities.
Advance Registration
Interested vendors - contact Jamie Yates-Yee: email Jamie
Questions: Call 800.990.9332
This event is brought to you by Wu Healing and Sun Do Mountain Taoism - West Hartford, CT.
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Free TCM and Living the Life Conference Call - CHINESE
Every Tuesday Evening
8:30 - 9:30pm EST Chinese OnlyDr. Ming Wu will talk about Live the Life and TCM with you on every Tuesday night from 8:30 to 9:30pm (Eastern Time) - Chinese.
*Dial-in Number:
(605) 475-4700
Access Code: 1023379#
*When prompted, enter the assigned access code, followed by the # key. Once connected to the free conference call, every caller will be able to talk.
To listen to past 212 conference calls:
Playback number : (605) 475-4799
Access code : 1023379#
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Free Dao De Jing Weekly Conference Call
Every Wednesday Evening
9:00 - 9:30pm EST English
9:30 - 10:00pm EST Chinese
Dr. Ming Wu and Nick Lomangino talk about Dao De Jing study and how to practice Dao De Jing in Tai Chi and TCM. Ms. Joey Wu, Professor of Zhongshan University, China, Chan Buddhists teacher and founder of U.S. China Chan Cultural Exchange Association joins us each week.
Study Book: The Dao de Jing, translated by Gia-Fu Feng (translates all 81 chapters) You can purchase the book here.
Instructions For Call:
Call: (605) 475-4700* Access Code: 1023379#
*When prompted, enter the assigned access code, followed by the # key.
Once connected to the free conference call, every caller will be able to talk.
To listen to past 212 conference calls: Playback number : (605) 475-4799
Access code : 1023379#
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| December Product Specials |
Zen in Tea CD - 20% discount
 Music master Zhang Wei-liang expresses the colors, smells and tastes of tea with musical instruments, and then transforms the music into Zen. In addition to Chinese instruments such as bamboo flute, gu-zheng and er-hu, he also utilizes western string symphony and MIDI to evolve beyond traditional Chinese music.
$ 12.00 (reg. $15.00) Order Now
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Qi Gong for Healing DVD - 20% discount
Qi Gong is the movement and meditation practice on which all Chinese martial arts are based. Doing Qi Gong attracts vital energy to one's body and life. A daily practice can reduce stress, prevent and treat illness, establish balance and intergrate mind and body with spirit.
The exercises in Dr.Wu's Qi Gong for Healing 1 are designed to support the immune system and promote healing and health.
Approximate running time: 30 minutes
$ 16.00 (reg. $20.00) Order Now
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Upcoming Classes
For more details and to sign up, please visit our Website and select class from calendar.
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Ongoing Classes
For more details and to sign up, visit our Website and select class from calendar.
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Yang Style Short Form Tai Chi Class - BeginnerMondays: 6:00 - 7:00pm45 South Main St. West Hartford, CT(led by Dr. Ming Wu, $10) Mondays: 7:00 - 8:00pm45 South Main St. West Hartford, CT(led by Dr. Ming Wu, $10)
Tai Chi Class Wednesdays: 9:30 - 10:30amHealth & Wellness Center - Emerson Hospital(led by Dr. Ming Wu) Wednesdays: 10 :30 - 11:30amHealth & Wellness Center - Emerson Hospital(led by Dr. Ming Wu) Wu Healing Qi Gong Class - BeginnerWednesdays: 6:00 - 7:00pmHealth & Wellness Center - Emerson Hospital(led by Dr. Ming Wu) Thursdays: 6:00 - 7:00pm Health & Wellness Center - Emerson Hospital (led by Dr. Ming Wu) Enlightenment Share - The Wake-up Call
Wednesdays: 7:30 - 8:30pm 76 Nason St. Maynard, MA $30/month (No drop in, payment monthly) Fee donated 100% to U.S. - China Chan Cultural Exchange Assoc. to promote the Zen Cultural - check payable to US-CCCEA Thursdays: 7:30 - 8:30pm Maynard, MA (led by Dr. Ming Wu, $10) top |
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