There is a new petition to change the definition of milk (and other milk products) to include artificial sweeteners like aspartame. This means that any milk could contain artificial sweeteners that are not listed on the label! Please take a second to comment on this. Comments will close on May 21st and there are only 139 comments so far. We need to make it known that [...]
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Meijer Naturals
Here is a note from Dr. Molly McMullen-Laird to Hank and Doug Meijer about their Meijer Naturals brand. Good to know! According to Meijer, their Naturals brand products will NOT contain: – Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) – high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) – artificial sweeteners – added hydrogenated oils or trans fats – artificial food [...]
CNA Course with Anthroposophic Training
Starting in January, 2013, the Rudolf Steiner Health Center will hold a Certified Nursing Assistant training. On completion of the program students will receive a CNA certificate. Those interested in attending should contact us to be updated as details solidify.
July Subsidized Retreat for Patients with Financial Need
For the first time, we are able to run a low-cost Support Retreat for people with financial limitations. It takes place from July 9th to 13th this year. The program is half as long as our usual inpatient retreats and the cost is only $1200 (25% of the usual cost) or less. This fee covers housing, [...]
Screening for Coronary Artery Disease
It has come to our attention that a test for coronary artery disease is available at St Joe’s for $49 out of pocket expense. This is a decrease from the previous price of $99. This test looks for calcium in the heart, because calcium shows up where the plaque is. So if there is plaque [...]
Food as a Path to Health and Healing
Two Physicians, Many Traditions Dr. Molly McMullen-Laird will be giving a talk on Food as a Path to Health and Healing. Joined by Dr. Alicia Cohen, she will explore the evolving healthy food revolution that is transforming the ways in which we view food and nutrition and how they relate to our physical and emotional well-being. [...]
Steiner Health Cancer Support Meetup
Our new Steiner Health Cancer Support Group will meet at the Rudolf Steiner Health Center from 7:30-8:30pm every first Thursday of the month, beginning on September 6th, 2012. Meetings will begin with a short meditation, followed by member sharing of information dealing with all stages of cancer, and insights from Anthroposophic medicine by one of [...]