Black Men’s Holistic Health Expo New York 2012
Conference Theme: Keys to Health and Longevity

Saturday, June 30th, 2012

08:30 – 09:00 Welcome and Vegan Breakfast (Continental Vegan Breakfast)

09:00 - 09:50 Opening Plenary: The State of Black Men’s Health 2012 Update.

Moderator: Shekhem Sanyakhu Sheps Amare

Black men run a much higher risk of illness and death compared to the rest of the US population. In many cases black men are 2 to 10 times as likely to fall victim to the same diseases that afflict their white counterparts. The five leading causes of death of Black men under 65 in 2003 were: Heart Disease (19 percent), Malignant Neoplasm (18 percent), HIV Disease (14 percent), Homicide (8 percent) and Psychoactive Substances (5 percent). The mean age of death of Black males was 61, lower than any group except Hispanic males, and 10 years lower than the mean age of 71 for New York City. The mean age of death for white men was 72. Black males had the highest death rates in the city in 2003, 11.9 per 1,000 Black men, compared to 7.8 for the city and 8.9 for white males. The CDC lists the 10 killers of African American men as heart disease (24%) cancer, (21.9%), injury, violence and safety (6.5%), homicide (5.2%), stroke (5.0%), diabetes (3.9%), HIV/AIDS (3.0%), chronic bronchitis, emphysema (2.8%), kidney disease (2.6%) and conditions perinatal/newborn (1.9%). This conference focuses on providing participants with the keys to better health and longevity by offering alternative approaches and strategies to quality health. The Opening Plenary addresses the health crisis faced by many black men and offers recommendations on how to address the health disparity and meet the needs of Black men.

(Presenter: Heq Shemsu Heru Mehab Neter Sakusumen is a Chief and Spokesperson in the Washington, DC Community of the Ausar Auset Sociey. Over the last 35 years in the society he has served as a counselor; assisted in the management of the men’s collective; taught various classes in health, relationships, meditation, and Kamitic philosophy; conducted youth classes in spiritual science)

MORNING WORKSHOPS

10:00 – 10:50 Men's Wellness & Virility – Homeopathic Approach

RM – Conference Room

Moderator: Shekhem Aqa Nefer Kherita

In a 1995 survey, 90% of the men questioned didn't even know where the prostate is located. Recent studies have portrayed the Black man as rapidly becoming an endangered species. The Back man is experiencing enormous pressure which is compounded with his poor health and social performance. While the number of deaths from heart disease and malignant neoplasm’s are consistent with other groups, Black males had the highest proportion of deaths from HIV disease and homicides. They were one-third of all of the persons under 65 who died from HIV disease and nearly half (48 percent) of all of the homicide deaths. Black males had the largest share of any group living with HIV/AIDS in 2002. This workshop teaches you how to increase and restore male potency through natural complementary approach to prostate health, optimizing sexual performance, male andropause (testosterone deficiency and estrogen excess), etc

(Presenter: Dr. Ankhnu Uaskhem is currently attending Physician of Family Medicine Ambulatory Care Physician and Residential Teaching. He has training and certification in homeopathy via the CEDH, certified in Medical Acupuncture and trained in FuXing Hospital of Beijing fellowship in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Uaskhem is also author of the soon to be released book entitled Vitamin D: The Solar Rejuvenator)

10:00 – 10:50 RM Main Hall - Bazi Astrology and Your Health

RM – Main Hall

Moderator: Shekhem Mamsamha Houser

Dr. Ra Un Nefer Amen 1, renowned international author, introduces his latest publication, Bazi Success Strategies. It is the first and only book on Chinese Astrology that enables one to gain control over the 10 modalities of the life force (Qi), which are responsible for manifesting all events in life. The system is based on scheduling your life activities at the time of the availability of the energies that are specific to carrying them out. Bazi is a science that has proven its ability to reveal which of the five aspects of life the life force governs a person’s resources, fellowship, competitors, creativity, productivity, status, wealth, marriage and more. Learn how your Bazi astrology chart reveals the condition of the elements of your life force and their contribution to your health profile, and how to balance them through the proper Qi Gong exercises and meditations. Requirements: You should have your Bazi Chart with you in order to follow the lecture. 

Presenter: (Dr. Ra Un Nefer Amen I, renowned international author. Dr. Ra Un Nefer Amen I is a world renown, best selling author, lecturer, spiritual teacher, health practitioner and counselor. He is the Shekhem Ur Shekhem (King of Kings) and Ashem Ur Ashemu (Chief Priest) of the Ausar Auset Society International (AASI), which he founded in Harlem, USA more than 37 years ago. Dr. Ra Un Nefer Amen 1 is also the author of 20 Plus Books and recently released Bazi Success Strategies. As evidence of the efficacy of the system, the author wrote in the past two years five major Kamitic spirituality books, 2 Qi Gong books, 2 Bazi books including the latest, composed 72 melodies for 72 mantras for his latest Metu Neter book, authored over 12 distant learning classes--all while maintaining an international spiritual educational institution. Join him to learn how you too can ride the wave of the life force's elements to success and well-being).

10:00 – 10:50 Holistic Herbal Approach to Common Ailments.

RM – Classroom 9

Moderator: Rudesta Men Ab

In the West the active components of herbs and other plants are often synthesized for use as medicine but in TCM the herbs are used whole, either powdered and taken in capsules or, more often, infused in water and enjoyed as tea. Herbs in their natural form are often less harmful than synthesized versions as chemicals will be present which can aid the main action of the herb and help the body deal with its effects, thus boosting effectiveness and minimizing side effects. Herbs are also used to supplement the diet to prevent disease and aid health. Learn the holistic herbal approach host of common illnesses. Herbal prescriptions can establish and maintain the vitality and harmony of the elements of your life force. This is an introduction to herbal diagnosis. Learn herbal prescriptions to assist you in maintaining such vital functions for common health problems affecting black men.

Presenter: (Girod Payton, lecturer, counselor and herbal practitioner has taught Chinese Herbal Science, Homeopathy, and Nutrition for more than twenty five years from New York City to New Orleans)

11:00 – 11:50 Lower Your Blood Pressure with Meditation, Qi Gong and Dietary Principles

RM – Main Hall

Moderator: Shekhem Ur Men

40 % of African American men die prematurely with heart disease. High blood pressure is one of the most crippling and deadly health disorders affecting Black men. The leading cause of this major killer is stress. Western medical practitioners know we can lower our blood pressure by stress reducing mediation and diet. By adding Qi Gong we can use a very effective and safe way to assist in keeping the blood pressure within a healthy range. This lecture examines the role that diet and lifestyle play in controlling blood pressure and heart disease. Learn to help yourself naturally through Qi Gong healing. Metu Neter Volume 5 teaches a very effective and clinically proven meditation technique for lowering blood pressure. When this system is combined with the 11 laws meditation it is possible to eradicate the disease completely from your life. Join us for a lively workshop on how you can lower your blood pressure using the meditation techniques taught in Metu Neter Volume 5, by Ra Un Nefer Amen.

Presenter: (Dr. Ur Aua Khem Men Sih is the Head of State and Chief Priest of the Ausar Auset Society in Europe. This international Pan-African religious organisation, established in 1973 by Ra Un Nefer Amen I, the Shekhem Ur Shekhem of the Society, provides spiritual based training to the descendants of Africans in the Diaspora. A well-known African activist, Ur Aua Khem Men Sih was the Co-Founder and Director (circa1985) of London’s first African centred cultural organisation, The Yaa Asantewaa Centre. He is a Homeopath and Counsellor who has established a holistic alternative health practice, which specialises in African centred, Chinese and western remedies for the body and spirit. The ancient healing arts of Qi Gong, acupuncture and meditation are some of the techniques he has mastered in order to manipulate the life force of patients in the healing process)

11:00 – 11:50 Exercise and Physical fitness

RM – Conference Room

Moderator: Maa Tchaas Ra Akeru

Dr. Lance Webb has developed programs designed for athletes and physically active people of all ages, goals and abilities— from major-leaguers and aspiring pros to “weekend warriors” and fitness buffs. Our integrative and holistic approach can help enhance athletic performance and physical fitness, prevent acute and chronic injuries and extend athletic careers. They treat both common and uncommon conditions and help encourage lifelong fitness, wellness and prevention from such common joint, muscle, bone and other injuries. This workshop teaches you how to manage your weight and improve your health with the meditation system taught in Metu Neter, Volume 5. Dr. Lance Webb discusses the brain-spirit connection to show how meditation affects the brain centers that control your health, immune and endocrine systems. Presenter: (Dr. Lance Webb is a licensed Chiropractic Physician who specializes in Homeopathy, Homotoxicology, Chronic Pain Syndromes, Classical and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Webb has been a practicing physician and taught health, nutrition and life style courses for over 20 years. He has medical specialty in Clinical Homeopathy, Homotoxicology, Classical & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chelation Therapy, Energy Enhancement, Chronic Pain Syndromes, Medical Qi Gong, Environmental Medicine, Detoxification, Acupuncture and Clinical Nutrition)

12:00 – 12:50 LUNCH – AWARD PRESENTATION TO NANA IMHOTEP GARY BYRD

RM – Main Hall

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS

01:00 – 01:50 Black Men Healing Session

RM – Conference Room

Moderator: Shepsu Neter

When it comes to healing, the Black man is the forgotten one. The Black male in today’s society continues to be at risk on a variety of important sociocultural and health issues, which impact negatively on his life, and on the lives of his family, friends, and community. Come and learn the fundamental principles that govern the Black Man’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. This workshop presents Western and TCM prescriptions to establish and maintain the vitality and harmony of the elements of your life force. Learn herbal prescriptions to assist in maintaining such vital functions for health and longevity affecting black men. The session will conclude with a healing meditation and the Herukhuti Ritual Healing Dance.

Presenter: (Kazembe Bediako, DAC, author, lecturer and TCM practitioner. In his Community Acupuncture and Herbal practice, Doctor Bediako specializes in sports injuries, pain management and an integrated approach to male urological and reproductive health. He is a frequent presenter on Martial Arts Seminars where he introduces martial artists to qi gong breathing practices and meditation. He is the author of the Behutet Series, Leaves of Life, and is currently working on an I Jing Acupuncture publication. He has been a Public Health Policy Analyst with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene since 1994. )

01:00 – 01:50 Diabetes

RM – Main Hall

Moderator: Sanu Pera Feaster

African American men are twice as likely to start treatment for end-stage renal disease related to diabetes. Learn how to combat the diabetes epidemic among African Americans by restoring the natural balance of your hormones and bodily functions. Our system will teach you how to match your personality and temperament to your diet, remedies and herbal formulas according to the principles of Traditional Chinese Herbal science and nutrition, and homeopathy and western nutraceutics.

Presenter: (Dr. Lance Webb is a licensed Chiropractic Physician who specializes in Homeopathy, Homotoxicology, Chronic Pain Syndromes, Classical and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Webb has been a practicing physician and taught health, nutrition and life style courses for over 20 years. He is a medical specialty in Clinical Homeopathy, Homotoxicology, Classical & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chelation Therapy, Energy Enhancement, Chronic Pain Syndromes, Medical Qi Gong, Environmental Medicine, Detoxification, Acupuncture and Clinical Nutrition)

02:00 – 02:50 Use Qi Gong and Meditation to Transcend “Mental Health” Stressors.

RM – Classroom 9

Moderator: Maa Benu Sen Maat

Depression and anxiety are among the most widespread mental illnesses, affecting an estimated 54 million adults in the United States each year. A 2004 NYC Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that 7.5% of NYC residents suffered from a major depressive disorder and 2005 NYC Community Health Survey indicate 6.3% of City residents, reported nonspecific psychological distress. In this workshop you will learn how to undo the harm done to your organs. You will learn how to relieve anxiety, depression and other psychological stressors. This workshop will teach you how to heal and strengthen your vital organs and ward off stressful reactions to the challenges in life.

Presenter: (Harry A. Frazier, MS, CPRP, has a MS in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and is a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner since 1989. Mr. Frazier developed and implemented the first Supported Employment & Mental Health Initiative Programs of Hudson County and has also implemented and managed a work readiness programs and sheltered workshop programs. He is also a senior priesthood member in Ausar Auset Society New York where he has taught meditation, Qi Gong and Kamitic Philosophy classes)

02:00 – 02:50 ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION ON HEALTH BY BLACK YOUTH

RM- Conference Room

Moderator: Shepsu Senab Neter

Assimilate the wisdom of our fore parents in maintaining improved health, virility, mental clarity and harmonious relationships. Support a new curriculum that teaches our youth the keys to health, longevity and improve academic performance. Young men who attended Ausar Auset schools and went on to college from the New York, Washington DC and Philadelphia Hespu discuss some of the benefits and challenges of the health teachings and how it affected their lives.

Panelists: (Enensa Amen, Akuntunde Amare, Tcheser Holmes, Satem Grayson, Khumra Foy, Herisen Met Neter, Saantis Davis)

02:00 – 02:50 Understanding the Physiology of the Male Hormonal System and Botanical Intervention.

RM – Main Hall

Moderator: Shekhem Enen Sabut Holmes

Male sexual development and function depend on a complex feedback circuit involving the hypothalamus, pituitary and testes. Male sexual dysfunction can be secondary to hypogonadism or numerous other disorders. Recent studies have demonstrated that low testosterone in men is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and an increase in mortality. This workshop provides new insights into the critical role testosterone plays in maintaining youthful neurological structure, alleviating depression, as well as inducing fat loss in those who are unable to reduce body weight regardless of diet and exercise. Learn how to raise your testosterone levels to significantly improve and perform physical activity without severe duress and enjoy life.

Presenter: (Dr. Kamau Kokayi is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at New York Medical College since 2008. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and as Director of their Acupuncture Unit, specializing in substance abuse treatment, over a 16-year period. He is also the former Medical Director of the Respite Foundation, a nonprofit organization focusing on complementary and alternative medicine and its applications. A former chairman of the board of the nonprofit Ifetayo Cultural Arts Facility, Dr. Kokayi produced large-scale health fairs in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, and implemented health awareness seminars to meet the growing need for preventive health awareness and practices. He subsequently invited 70 colleagues to share their expertise in a hugely successful holistic health fair he sponsored in conjunction with Baruch College (CUNY) in 2005. Dr. Kokayi is also a member of the New York State Medical Board of Acupuncture)

03:15 – 04:30 KEYNOTE LECTURE - Keys to Health & Longevity

RM – Main Hall

Moderator: Shekhem Mamsamha

Keynote presentation is based on the best selling 2011 publication, the Metu Neter, Vol. 5: Keys to Health and Longevity. Dr. Ra Un Nefer Amen 1 integrates the spiritual wisdom of Kamit (ancient Egypt) with the secrets of Yoga, Zen meditation, the latest findings of Psychobiology and Quantum Physics to weave an unprecedented mind-body, mind over matter healing, wellness and longevity maintenance system. You will learn the intimate connection of the parts of the brain to the parts of the spirit, and how to balance and enhance your brain chemistry and functions to achieve the highest states of meditation and spiritual healing of your person and others through meditation. The Metu Neter Vol. 5 recommends through a series of easy guided meditations (CD included), yogic breathing and cutting edge nutraceutical prescriptions you will permanently condition spontaneous and automatic responses of peace and joy (Nirvana, Samadhi, Hetep) to all to all of life's challenges, thus eliminating the stress reactions and suffering that are robbers of health, success and longevity. Learn to live every moment of your life with the secret wisdom that enabled the Ancient Egyptians to build the world's most magnificent and long-lived civilization.

Presenter: (Dr. Ra Un Nefer Amen I, renowned international author, lecturer, spiritual teacher, health practitioner and counselor. He is the Shekhem Ur Shekhem (King of Kings) and Ashem Ur Ashemu (Chief Priest) of the Ausar Auset Society International (AASI), which he founded in Harlem, USA more than 37 years ago. Dr. Ra Un Nefer Amen 1 is also the author of 20 Plus Books and recently released Bazi Success Strategies. As evidence of the efficacy of the system, the author wrote in the past two years five major Kamitic spirituality books, 2 Qi Gong books, 2 Bazi books including the latest, composed 72 melodies for 72 mantras for his latest Metu Neter book, authored over 12 distant learning classes--all while maintaining an international spiritual educational institution. Join him to learn how you too can ride the wave of the life force's elements to success and well-being)

04:30 – 05:30 CLOSING PLENARY

RM – Main Hall

Moderator: Sh. Sanyakhu Amare

(Presenter: Shekhem Enen Tchaas Maa is one of the chiefs in the Ausar Auset Atlanta Community. He is one of the Senior Spiritual Counselors in the Atlanta area and counsels in several other areas through the country on the Black Family life. He has privately studied Chinese Medicine and Homeopathy under several of the Physicians in the Ausar Auset International Community. He has taken Medical Qi Gong under a local Traditional Chinese doctor and is a Meditation and Qi Gong Healing Instructor in the Atlanta Community)