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Rachlin Center Provides Immune-Boosting IV Therapy
During this pandemic, when excellent immune function is more vital than ever, the Rachlin Center, in Albertson, New York, has become a destination for people who want to boost their bodies’ natural healing ability through IV therapy. “Our vitamin infusions are a quick, effective way to keep your immune system ramped up,” says Ami Shah, M.D., head of the Rachlin Center. “Our customized vitamin drips boost cellular nutrition and have no side effects. We also offer immune-boosting vitamin supplement packages available for pickup.” The Rachlin Center was founded by Steven M. Rachlin,
Three Open Center Classes Begin in November The New York Open Center is offering several multi-session classes beginning in November, including Medical Qigong, a Breath-Body-Mind Teacher Training and The Art and Science of Hand Reading. All classes will be taught virtually through OpenCenter.org. Medical Qigong: Flowing with the Five Elements, will be taught by William Kaplanidis. Participants will learn movements and breath control exercises designed to unblock the acupuncture meridians that circulate qi (energy) to the organs associated with each of the five elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine, assisting the body in reaching physical,
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M.D., an internal medicine physician and a pioneer in functional medicine. For more than 30 years, he advocated for disease prevention through natural treatments and therapies. Shah says she’s dedicated to continuing his legacy—empowering patients by giving them the tools to reach optimum health. In addition to boosting the immune system, IV drips can also be used to reduce stress, lose weight, increase energy and improve overall health, she says. Other services offered at the Rachlin Center include personalized nutritional programs for weight loss, cardiovascular support and inflammation reduction; diabetic nutritional counseling; exercise programs; and overall wellness screenings and evaluations. “Our goal is to help every patient achieve optimum wellbeing by developing strategies for addressing their health risks and producing the most successful results,” Shah says. “Our workups include a thorough evaluation of bloodwork and cardiovascular risk, and a tailored wellness program unique to each client.” Location: 927 Willis Ave., Albertson, NY. For more information, call 516-873-7773. See ad, page 17.
emotional and spiritual balance. A free intro class will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. November 3, and the first of five paid classes begins at 6 p.m. November 10. Breath-Body-Mind Teacher Training: Level 1, taught by Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg, integrates ancient and modern trauma-sensitive techniques to rapidly balance stress-response systems for self-care and healing others. This six-session professional teacher training (CEUs available) runs November 18-20 and December 2-4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day (with lunch break). The Art & Science of Hand Reading, taught by Ellen Goldberg, focuses on the palmistry tradition, in which the hand is considered “God’s road map,” revealing our strengths, weaknesses, relationships and health, and changing over time to provide visual evidence that if we change our thinking, we can change our lives. This twosession workshop will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. November 13 and 20. For pricing, registration and more information, visit OpenCenter.org/natural.
