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Intro to Sustainable, Organic and Bio-Dynamic Wines
A Special Evening of Information and Tasting! Join us as our guest, Steve Small of Classic Liquors in New Milford, will discuss what each winemaking practice is - Sustainable, Organic, and Biodynamic, and how they represent the most eco-responsible methods available for making distinctive wines. We’ll taste these wines as Dr. Ken Hoffman, Medical Director of SOPHIA Natural Health Center, will explain how these practices in production translate into a healthier way of living! When: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm…
Find out more »Chinese Dietary Therapy: Eat Right for the Winter Season
Based on Eastern philosophy, honoring the flavors, temperatures, and qualities of foods seasonally balances your body’s function! Join Dr. Kenneth Hoffman, DACM, Medical Director of SOPHIA Natural Health Center and Christopher Maslowski, L.Ac., Associate Acupuncturist, as they explain Chinese Dietary Therapy, taking into account the energetic properties of foods that can transform your health. Find out how to nourish and rebuild your body during the winter months with seasonally appropriate foods. There will be food tastings and recipes provided! Wednesday,…
Find out more »Chinese Dietary Therapy: Eat Right for The Winter Season
Winter Workshop in Conjunction with Brookfield Park and Rec Join Dr. Kenneth Hoffman, DACM, Medical Director of SOPHIA Natural Health Center and Christopher Maslowski, L.Ac., Associate Acupuncturist, as they explain Chinese Dietary Therapy, taking into account the energetic properties of foods that can transform your health. Find out how to nourish and rebuild your body during the winter months with seasonally appropriate foods. There will be food tastings and recipes provided! Saturday, January 19th, 2019 When: 12:00 – 1:00 pm…
Find out more »“Matters of the Heart: An Integrative Approach to Cardiovascular Disease”
Newtown VNA Presents: According to John Hopkins School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the cause of more deaths than cancer, respiratory diseases and accidents combined. The latest data states that more than 1/3 of all these deaths can be prevented. In this brief lecture, Dr. Kenneth Hoffman, DACM, Medical Director of SOPHIA Natural Health Center in Brookfield, will introduce innovative information to detect early risk factors of CVD including tests and treatment that can successfully prevent CVD, naturally. This…
Find out more »Winter Workshop: Introduction to Chinese Medicine
Winter Workshop in Conjunction with Brookfield Park and Rec Chinese Medicine is the oldest medical system in the world dating back 4,000 years! This ancient medical system has been proven to benefit a number of common health problems by addressing the root cause. During the workshop, you will learn how to utilize simple principles of Chinese Medicine to better serve a healthy lifestyle. We will go over not just theory but also perform demonstrations such as cupping therapy, and acupressure. Saturday,…
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