Regional social problem-solving
By Arthur Stein, Ph.D. May 9, 2008 San Miguel de Allende

Colloquium
Thu, May 15, 3–5pm
Sala Quetzal
Biblioteca Pública
Insurgentes 25
50-peso donation to the library

Social problems and poverty persist despite innumerable government and private groups attempting to find solutions. Ideas of parity and equal opportunity are stronger today than ever before. Hundreds of billions of dollars are spent yearly, generating countless programs to counter social malaise, but a convincing strategy has yet to be demonstrated. We should be winning, rather than losing.

The record indicates that today’s concepts and practices are, however well-meaning, insufficient. Otherwise the predicaments and poverty would not be persisting and in some respects intensifying. The challenge of triumphant social welfare has proven more difficult than going to the moon, given that we already have traveled to that celestial body.

If you relish winning over poverty and despair and are excited by new ideas and perspectives, join us for an intellectual and humanitarian adventure.

I developed Comprehensive Family Therapy in the early sixties, a professional treatment dealing with all family members and problems. In providing consultation to agencies, I saw poverty and other societal issues at the regional level and was startled to find how unproductive were the programs of the day. I closed a busy private practice to research how a community’s problems may be solved and its quality of life effectively promoted.

Enjoy getting younger!
By Dr. Craig Landry

Lecture
The Aging Reversal Group
Dr. Craig Landry
Tue, May 13, 10am
Sala Quetzal
Biblioteca Pública
Insurgentes 25
Free, donations to Biblioteca encouraged

Much of what we accept as “normal aging” is really optional. In several cultures, people normally live over 100 years and are healthy, fit and energetic until the moment of death. This presentation will distinguish between healthy and unhealthy aging, provide a basic outline of the different aspects of unhealthy aging, and an introduction to some simple strategies for reversing it. Enjoy reversing your unhealthy aging with the guidance of a well-experienced professional and the support of friends.

You will be invited join “The Aging Reversal Group” to provide you and your friends with the information, encouragement and guidance to enjoy the exciting journey of “youthing”!

I have been a clinical physiologist in private practice for over 20 years addressing everything from arthritis to cancer, pain elimination to anti-aging medicine. I taught groups in detoxification, nutrition and aging reversal. I attended LSU Medical School and Tulane Medical School, authored a textbook on neurology, did brain research at Baylor College of Medicine and taught advanced pain medicine at the University Center for Pain Medicine.

Seven ways to better health

Lecture
Allan Sweeney
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm
Biblioteca Pública
Insurgentes 25

People seek physical health because on average physical ailments limit the most, and physical ailments more likely cause death.

But better health may not just mean resolving physical problems–it can also mean ideal emotional, mental, and spiritual health. And better health can mean to satisfy the soul, improve energy levels, or re-harmonize the bio-field.

1. Physical health

Doctors have excellent knowledge about acute and chronic physical conditions, and choose from an array of drugs and surgery to cure or maintain physical health problems. But what happens when a drug or surgery does not work?

Hear about radical improvements in the UK physical healthcare system.

2. Emotional health

Many governments accept that drugs are not always the best answer, and standard psychological therapy often takes too long. This equals inadequate help for most depression, anger, sadness, fear and stress. Orthodox medicine is too costly in money and ongoing suffering.

Innovative options for better emotional health are explained during this talk.

3. Mental health

Also in the UK, improvements are sought for mental healthcare. Currently UK psychiatrists administer drugs and admit patients to mental hospitals, often without the patients’ consent. However, the Institute of Psychiatry is researching how “users” (patients) can be given control of their therapy, through user forums, for example.

New methods for certain mental health problems will be discussed.

4. Spiritual health

Seventy-five percent of 1,200 studies (totalling 100,000 patients) suggest cancer patients have better mental health and less risk of dying, and are healthier if they can discuss religion or spirituality.

The talk discusses options for ideal spiritual health.

5. Soul health

The health of the soul is normally discussed even less than spirituality. But people often believe they have a soul; that their soul is here to learn lessons; and even that their soul may need to help our world. Cancer patients may consider “what they could give back to the world” in return for their life.

This talk philosophically describes how ideal soul health may be achieved. 

6. Energy levels

Many sick people have substantially reduced energy levels, and too little energy to live on. So they become physically tired, sometimes with chronic fatigue. 

Learn ways to increase energy levels to enjoy a normal daily life.

7. Health of the bio-fields

Increasing evidence from bio-physicists show bio-fields in and around our bodies should be as healed and as harmonised as the physical body.

This talk explains scientific approaches to healing and achieving a healthier bio-field.

Allan Sweeney is a member of the UK’s Doctor-Healer Network and is research officer for the holistic faculty of the British Psychological Society. He can be contacted by patients, doctors, or academics at 044 (415) 111-0234, or through the website www.crestcancerclinic.com.