Articles

"VESPERS, THE NEWEST MONASTIC MYSTERY BOOK IN BROTHER BERNARD SEIF'S SERIES, NOW AVAILABLE" by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, EdD, DNM
This s a professional press release containing information about Brother Bernard's latest monastic mystery book is called Vespers. This Press Release provides information about the book and the author, along with contact information. . March 2009
"OFFICE OF THE DEAD - Free Chapter of a Monastic Mystery Book" by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, EdD, DNM
This document contains a free chapter, chapter one, from a book called Office of the Dead. The Office of the Dead books are a series of monastic mystery books that are set in contemporary times and in various locations throughout the world. . January 2009
"WHAT IS A DOCTOR OF NATURAL MEDICINE (DNM)?" by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, EdD, DNM
This article presents the two ways in which the DNM credential can be obtained. It also provides a a brief summary of the program of studies involved and the type of professional provider likely to hold a Doctor of Natural Medicine degree or board certification.. December 2008
"THE CHIROPRACTIC LIFESTYLE" by Doctor Larry Wood, DC
These three related articles provide the reader with an abundance of common sense information on healthy living. The material is presented in a positive and motivational fashion. .
"NYSTAGMUS / LIVER WIND AFFECTING THE EYES: A CASE HISTORY" by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, EdD, NMD
The clinical study presented herein details the diagnosis and treatment of a visual / neurological condition known in Western medicine as nystagmus. This case is presented from both Western and Eastern perspectives. The patient recovers from this disorder with the help of medical qigong treatments, a specialty within Chinese medicine. .
"HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE" by Designs for Health Institute
The physiology of blood pressure is well explained in this article. Behavioral and nutritional strategies for dealing with high blood pressure are offered..
"MEDICAL QIGONG AND ASTHMA: A PRIMER" by Dr. Ted J. Cibik, ND, DMQ, HFI
The author of this informative article had severe asthma himself as a child. This motivated Doctor Cibik to study the treatment of this condition from a Chinese and natural medicine point of view..
"CAN TAI CHI IMPROVE VESTIBULOPATHIC POSTURAL CONTROL? " by Peter M. Wayne, PhD, et al.
This quality research article assesses and supports the usefulness of a Tai Chi practice in relationship to balance, gaze, and visual difficulties..
"EFFECTS OF TAI CHI MIND-BODY MOVEMENT THERAPY" by Gloria Y. Yeh, MD, MPH, et al.
This well-controlled study addresses the relationship between Tai Chi,chronic heart failure, and quality of life..
"THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL QIGONG ON A WHOLISTIC CLINICAL PRACTICE" by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, EdD, NMD
The author explores the effect of using medical qigong on his clinical psychology patients. .
"SCIENCE, SPIRITUALITY, AND QI HEALING AT A DISTANCE" by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, EdD, NMD
Distance healing, at best, is difficult to understand. In this article, the author offers a Grandmaster's rationale for qi healing at a distince within the context of a case history..
"MEDITATION: FANNING THE FIRE WITHIN OUR PRACTICE" by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, EdD, NMD
Workshops, books, and techniques for healing and self-care abound today. While these are all valuable tools, the author contends that meditation is the vehcile behind these practices which faciliates all New Life..
"DID YOU START OUT CATHOLIC / CHRISTIAN?" by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, EdD, NMD
Many people believe that if they become interested in Asian spirituality and medicine, that they have to give up the faith that they were raised in. The author suggests that spirituality is not an either / or choice. He sites the Dalai Lama and traditional Christian teachings to support his premise..
"MONASTIC VOCATION LETTER" by Salesian Monastic Community
This letter shares some particulars about the Salesian Monastery for those considering entering monastic life.. January 2007