Chinese Astrology

  Legend has it that one Chinese New Year many centuries ago, Buddha invited all the animals in creation to come to him. Of all the animals, most ignored his call except for the twelve animals that did go to him. They were, in order of their arrival, the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig (some traditions replace the Rabbit with the Cat and the Pig with the Wild Boar). To thank them, Buddha...

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Tips for everyday living

Communicate with your body and listen to your body's signals.  Summer is hot and you may hear signals from your body saying: dry throat, short of urine, or urine is hot or yellowish. Do you know that fresh corn can help you? Many people remove the hair (or silk as it is otherwise known), of sweet corn when they are cooking and it is really a waste. Whenever I buy fresh corn I boil it with the hair and drink the water like tea. Both the hair...

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Free Tai Chi class for women recovering from breast cancer

TCFA in conjunction with Sharewest are offering free classes for women recovering from breast cancer When: Mondays at 2.00pm during school terms Where: Breast Cancer Institute Uniting Church, 115 Station St, Wentworthville. It has been reported that women with breast cancer who practiced Tai Chi showed significant improvements in self-esteem and quality of life. International research has demonstrated that Tai Chi creates a physical sense of balance and completeness, so you will feel better. Your metabolism will improve, your heart and...

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