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Our modern lifestyle has promoted several chronic, degenerative diseases, including Type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism, both of which can lead to weight gain, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. Conventional healthcare practices involve medications that treat the symptoms of these conditions, rather than addressing their underlying causes.

Dr. Thomas Culleton, DC, will present a free seminar with a complimentary gourmet dinner on June 12, at 6 p.m., to discuss the reasons that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allows the promotion of foods that create diabetes, how medications may worsen the condition and proper lifestyle choices can reverse it, and why one medication will likely lead to a second.

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In his book, The Avatar Path 2: Private Lessons, Harry Palmer writes, “The greatest causes of suffering, and perhaps the only causes of suffering, are ignorance and intolerance. As you dispel these, in yourself and in those around you, the whole creeps toward enlightenment.” Through a series of demonstrations and exercises, a two-day workshop offered in Travis Heights called “ReSurfacing”, explores the relationship between our beliefs and our experiences.

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Join drumming teacher Sherry Gingras at the Women’s Hand Drumming Weekend in Spicewood, from 7 p.m., June 21 to noon, June 23. The weekend will include relaxation, music, drumming, singing, sharing stories, healthy vegetarian meals, being in nature, making deerskin medicine bags and discovering the magic and power of our own rhythm, while connecting to the natural rhythms that surround us all the time.

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“A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.” ~ Lao Tzu

This quote keeps resurfacing in my mind as I witness the world facing so many seemingly overwhelming challenges, and especially when I am confronted by immediate obstacles to achieving harmony in my life and that of loved ones. When I’m tempted to try to “figure it all out” at once, I remind myself to keep it simple and ask, “What is the next step I need to take?” This query helps me stay in the present moment and focus on the task at hand instead of worrying about a future that isn’t yet here.

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An interview with John Howard conducted by Charlotte Howard, Ph.D.

John Howard, MA, is a relationship counselor who uses the latest interpersonal neurobiology research and methods. Here he answers questions on how to improve our relationships.

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by Jann Brown

Janet Ragsdale, 88, and her husband, Ken, 95, work out at the gym with their trainer, Rusty Gregory, once a week. It is not easy.

In addition to their advanced age, the Ragsdales have a number of obstacles to overcome as they work toward their goals of mobility and healthy living. Janet is blind in one eye and uses a walker because polio left her with a nonfunctioning left leg 84 years ago. Ken has recovered from prostate cancer and is a diabetic.

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by Sandra Yeyati

Joan Sefcik, DDS, decided to be a dentist in seventh grade, when a retainer straightened her teeth and she could smile again.

“I always liked to do artistic things and work with my hands, and it seemed like a good profession,” she says. Her dentist, Dr. George Parma, was a family friend. He offered encouragement when she expressed an interest in his profession, inviting her to watch him work with patients.

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The Qi Activation Wellness Conference, formerly known as Qi Revolution, comes to the Houston Convention Center, July 20 to 23. Building upon 65 events and the experiences of 40,000 previous attendees, this fun, experiential and educational event includes food healing protocols; qigong foot reflexology for on-the-spot pain relief and endocrine-boosting effects; protocols for cancer, diabetes and heart disease; and a qigong/energy component.

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Sponsored by Insight Events USA, neuroscientist, chiropractor, lecturer and author Dr. Joe Dispenza will present a lecture from 7 to 9:30 p.m., June 20, and a two-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 21 and 22 at the Unity Church of The Hills, in Austin.

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Elizabeth and Neil Carman, authors of a new book, Cosmic Cradle: Spiritual Dimensions of Life before Birth, will conduct a book signing and talk at 4 p.m., June 1, at Book People, in Austin.

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