Petition Urges US to Ban Supplements with Ephedra
Washington-based consumer advocacy group, the Public Health Research Group, and leading pharmacologist, Raymond Woosley, have written to the Food and Drug Administration asking it to ban the use of ephedra in diet supplements. They point to a report published by the American Association of Poison Control Centers which reveals 1,398 adverse reactions to food supplements containing ephedra have been reported to the agency between January 1993 and February 2001. The figures include 81 deaths, 95 heart attacks, 69 strokes and 70 seizures.

New Law Broadens Scope of Mental-Health Treatment
A new Rhode Island state law that goes into effect next year expands the types of mental-health treatment that insurers are required to cover, including a mandate for at least 30 visits to outpatient therapists per year. The legislation amends a landmark 1994 law that was intended to close the gap between health-insurance coverage for mental illness and physical illness. The so-called "mental-health parity" law required that mental illnesses with a "biological" basis get the same insurance coverage as physical illnesses for hospitalization and doctor's visits to prescribe or monitor medication.

Best Food Sources of Choline - FDA Authorizes New Content Claim for This Essential Nutrient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have authorized products containing qualifying amounts of the essential nutrient choline to carry a nutrient content claim. Animal studies demonstrate that the nutrient choline, when taken during pregnancy, may be key in the development of an infant's memory function and may improve memory capability later in life. Choline is also known for preventing fat from accumulating in the liver; metabolizing fat and cholesterol; providing structure to cell membranes; facilitating cell to cell communication; and manufacturing the neurotransmitter responsible for memory centers and muscle contractions.

Dr. Galland's Integrated Medicine
There are several simple, effective measures you can follow to protect yourself and those you love from the effects of eating contaminated food and water, avoiding both microbial and chemical contaminants in food and drink and building resistance to them if you are exposed.In "Eating Safely in a Polluted World: Maintain a Safe Supply of Food and Drink" Leo Galland, M.D. provides guidelines that will significantly reduce your exposure to disease provoking microbes in food and drink.

Mind Body Health Newsletter
If you are like the majority of patients, several weeks after a health evaluation you will probably remember less than half of what the doctor told you. In "Doctors and Patients: Not on the Same Wavelength" David S. Sobel, M.D. presents the reasons for this "disconnect" and key points for improvement.

Keeping Fit
Like any repetitive movement activity, cycling stresses some muscles more than other muscles, which may lead to overuse injuries. In "Strength Conditioning for Cycling" Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. offers a detailed, comprehensive program of resistance exercise to train both the prime mover muscle groups and the antagonist muscle groups to develop balanced muscle strength and to ensure joint integrity - and enhance cycling performance.

Echoes of Silence
Within each of us is a ray of light, streaming toward us from within our own depth of original being. When this light finds and penetrates our heart, we stand in that perfect moment on the true path of our life. This true path is what we are each looking for in everything we do and everything we pursue. In "Finding Our Way" Robert Rabbin talks about those who follow the path and those who turn away.

AllerSpray - Natural Allergy Relief Is At Hand

AllerSpray is a homeopathic solution of various herbs and amino acids including Dandelion and Histidine, which have a long history of use for relieving allergy symptoms. NatureWell, Inc. uses a proprietary process that enhances both the bio-effectiveness and the bio-availability of the solution. AllerSpray is designed to be sprayed under the tongue to promote rapid and effective absorption.

Defend yourself against repeat pain and suffering. This optimum pain relief system is one that works from the inside-out to promote immediate, as well as long term relief. The PAIN DEFENSE, advanced pain technology system represents a breakthrough in pain relief. The Pain Defense Co. offers two scientifically designed internal and external formulas that provide optimum support, prevention and treatment for joint and muscle pain, working from the inside - out. 40% Off the combination set, plus a FREE roll-on, a $69.95 value for only $29.95. Try Without Risk - 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.

Healthy Bookstore
"Rumi - Thief Of Sleep: 180 Quatrains from the Persian" contains 180 translations of Rumi's short devotional poems, or quatrains. These versions translated by Shahram Shiva are based on his own carefully documented translation from the Farsi (Persian), the language in which Rumi wrote. Drawing from his study of more than 2000 of Rumi's poems, Shiva has chosen his own favorites, presenting a faithful cross-section of the poet's many moods - from passion to adoration. The result is a text to delight, intrigue and inspire.

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PainDefense (Joint & Muscles Formula) - www.healthy.net/paindefense
Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) - www.healthy.net/teeccino

Featured Center
The Fitness Center in HealthWorld Online offers a balanced, wellness-oriented approach to fitness with a strong emphasis on natural health, nutrition, and mind/body fitness. Exercise physiologists as well as mind/body and natural health experts such as Dr. Wayne Westcott offer advice on training, peak performance, self-applied health enhancement methods, sports medicine, and fitness programs for special populations. The Fitness Center also offers resources for certifying organizations, professional and trade associations, and fitness publications.

Healthy Woman Update
Fatigue is feeling tired, drained of energy and exhausted - a signal that something is wrong somewhere and your body is slowing down to cope. Fatigue makes it hard for you to do normal daily activities. "Fatigue" by American Institute of Preventive Medicine lists how to find the causes of the fatigue so you know what to treat. It is important to keep track of any other symptoms that take place with this fatigue, so both physical and emotional causes can be identified and dealt with. Where appropriate, AIPM offers self-care procedures for increasing your energy levels.

Healthy Recipes - Fabulous Functional Foods
A dessert that tastes like ice cream, only it's made without milk, sugar, or egg. Too good to be true? Not for Fabulous Functional Foods Chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan of Denmark. His recipe for "Dairy Free Banana-Apple Ice Cream" is another example of how he integrates taste with nutritious healing foods.

Healthy Travel - Journey To Mythic Ireland With Joan Borysenko For Odyssey Of Healing
Ireland is the site of the WholeLife Power Tours travel program, "An International Healing Conference" (July 11-18, 2002) with Joan Borysenko (author Minding the Body, Mending the Mind) and other transformational leaders on an odyssey of healing unlike any undertaken before. Healers see the body, mind and spirit as one interdependent unit and believe all three must work in harmony to maintain positive health. The presentations are uniquely informative, and many include practical hands-on healing techniques that you can take home with you. By removing yourself from your everyday world and immersing yourself in the mythic imagery and setting that Ireland provides, you take a quantum leap in a new journey on the healing path. Call 800-234-TOUR. July 11-18, 2002

Healthy Alternatives
Yoga is a technology for arriving in this present moment. It is a means of waking up from your spiritual amnesia, so that you can remember all that you already know. In "What is Yoga?" Donna Farhi explains the many branches to the tree of yoga, from devotional methods to more intellectual approaches, and how to go about doing this work without becoming discouraged by the enormity of the task.

Find a Professional
The Professional Referral Network contains searchable directories for 20 leading professional associations in complementary and integrative health care, with over 17,000 professionals. Looking for a healthcare professional specializing in progressive vision care? The Vision Care/Vision Training section includes the Optometric Extension Program member database.

Featured Natural Medicine School
North Shore Hypnosis and Reiki Energy of East Northport and Miller Place, NY offers comprehensive hypnotherapy programs suitable for both the beginner and the professional. The Advanced Level II program qualifies graduates for membership and certification through the prestigious National Guild of Hypnotists. The school also offers Reiki training programs. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/northshore/

To search a directory of natural medicine schools go to: healthy.net/univ/profess/schools/med

Global Health Calendar -- Hot Picks

WholeLife Expo
Dallas, TX USA
September 21-23, 2001
Contact: WholeLife - 800-551-3976 - www.wholelife.com

Edmonton Health Show
Edmonton, Alberta CANADA
September 22-23, 2001
Contact: Canadian National Health Shows - 604-885-0960

WholeLife Expo
Boston, MA USA
September 28-30, 2001
Contact: WholeLife - 800-551-3976 - www.wholelife.com

Practical Introduction to Anthroposophical Medicine
For physicians and medical students
Spring Valley, NY USA
October 5-8, 2001
Contact: Physicians' Association for Anthroposophical Medicine - 413-584-9990

Natural Products Expo East
Washington, DC USA
October 11-14, 2001
Contact: New Hope Natural Media 866-458-4935

ANA Fall Nutraceuticals and Medicine Conference
Nashville, TN USA
October 12-13, 2001
Contact: American Nutraceutical Association and
Foundation for Care Management - 800-566-3622

Comprehensive Cancer Care:
Integrating Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Arlington, VA USA
October 17-21, 2001
Contact: Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338 -
cmbm.org/conferences/conferencehome.htm

WholeLife Expo
Los Angeles, CA USA
October 19-21, 2001
Contact: WholeLife - 800-551-3976 - www.wholelife.com

Bioneers - Revolution from the Heart of Nature
Marin Center, San Rafael, CA USA
October 19-21, 2001
Contact: Bioneers - 877-BIONEER - www.bioneers.org

Global Holistic Health Summit on Holistic and Integrated Medicine for the 21st Century
Bangalore, Karnataka INDIA
November 11-16, 2001
Contact: International Holistic Health Association - 91-80-2279698

MindBodySpirit Medicine: The Professional Training Program
Integrate MindBodySpirit Medicine into your clinical practice
Scottsdale, AZ USA
November 11-17, 2001
Contact: Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338

WholeLife Expo
Chicago, IL USA
November 16-18, 2001
Contact: WholeLife - 800-551-3976 - www.wholelife.com

SupplySide West
International Trade Show and Conference
Las Vegas, NV USA
November 28-30, 2001
Contact: Virgo Publishing - 480-990-1101 x1037

2nd International Conference on Health Sciences and 9th International Congress on Alternative Medicines
Calcutta, West Bengal INDIA
December 1-2, 2001
Contact: International Institute of Health Sciences and Indian Board of Alternative Medicines - 0091-33-4769361