Monthly Tibetan Medicine Talks

Who
Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo
Director of Shang Shung Institute's School of Tibetan Medicine

When
First Friday of every month
7-9 pm

Where
Shang Shung Tibetan Healing Center
16 Center Street
Suite 323
in downtown Northhampton, MA

How
Please RSVP: (413) 585-1081

How much?
$15 suggested donation
(No one turned away for lack of funds.)

Upcoming Monthly Talks

Seasonal Diets

Friday, September 5th, 7 - 9pm
In Tibetan Medicine it is not considered that there is one diet that is good for everybody. In order to know what diet will benefit a person, the Tibetan physician will take into consideration the persons age, constitution, living environment, lifestyle and other specific conditions of the individual. One key factor for understanding an appropriate diet is the influence of the seasons. Based on the particular elements of each season different foods should be eaten to maintain good health.
 
Aging in Good Health

Friday, October 3rd, 7 - 9pm
 
Every human wants to live a long and healthy life, but there are many factors that effect this possibility. In Tibetan Medicine the two main ways of staying healthy through old age are ones diet and lifestyle. In this talk, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo will discuss this understanding and give key tips on how to maintain good health in the aging process.
 
Pediatrics in Tibetan Medicine

Friday, November 7th, 7 -9pm
 
Tibetan Medicine has many unique and practical methods of caring for infants and children. This talk will provide a basic background of this topic and offer everybody some helpful knowledge to support the health of children.