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Newsweek Cover: 'The Science of Alternative Medicine' - Complementary and Alternative Therapies Now Being Evaluated In Controlled Scientific Studies as Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Go Outside the Traditional Health System
With the growing interest in CAM, research hospitals and physicians around the country are studying herbs and biofeedback as rigorously as they would a new antibiotic. The short-term goal is to identify the most effective and safe alternative therapies and make them part of routine clinical practice. But the larger mission is to spawn a new kind of integrative medicine, one that employs the rigor of modern science without being constrained by it.

Harvard Questions Nutrition Pyramid
A long-term Harvard School of Public Health study of more than 100,000 men and women has found that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's dietary guidelines and food pyramid may not be the best prescription for warding off chronic diseases. Those who ate a modified version of the USDA diet and took a multi-vitamin reduced their risk of chronic disease significantly more than those who followed the USDA's recommendations.

AHHA Attends Berlin Codex Session: What did we learn?
An international body, Codex Alimentarius, develops standards governing international trade. Few in the US are aware of what is happening related to Vitamin and Mineral Supplements, and how it might negatively impact our access to dietary supplements. Here is a first-person report on the 2002 Codex session related to this matter.

SINGLE OR DIVORCED?
Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks and Dr. Gay Hendricks, authors of CONSCIOUS LOVING, have created a special course called ATTRACTING GENUINE LOVE.

THREE SECRETS
They've discovered three major secrets about how to attract the kind of loving relationship you really want and need. They've taught those secrets to thousands of people in their $495 seminar. Now, they have created a self-paced cyber-course that brings it all right to your computer - for only $49. By the end of the course you have something priceless - you know how to make the inner shifts that draw real, lasting love into your life.

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Simply Well
Wellness is realized by being present and unburdening yourself of all that prevents a natural state of basic healthiness. In "Become a Beginner?--Simplify" John W. Travis M.D., M.P.H. explains why being well is becoming more simple. He offers a few suggestions to get you thinking and moving like a beginner.

The Healer Within
The presence of special breathing practices in the ancient cultures has always been a mystery to people in the Western world. In "Extending the Inhalation" Dr. Roger Jahnke explains that even with deep breathing there is still some lung capacity left following the exhalation. In this method the fullest extent of filling and emptying of the lungs is enacted.

Mind Over Matter
While reaching a state of being absolutely worry-free seems just about impossible, reducing worries to a manageable level is well within your grasp. In "Learning to be: Worry-free" Barry Bittman, M.D. discusses a simple seven step approach that has the potential to progressively help you build peace of mind.

Understanding Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicines are indeed powerful tools but they are not effective in treating all diseased states, according to homeopathic expert Dana Ullman in "The Limitations and Risks of Homeopathic Medicine." Some conditions do not respond to microdoses because they require surgical intervention, immediate relief of symptoms, or simple nutritional or lifestyle changes.

CLIFFORD MATERIALS REACTIVITY TESTING (CMRT)
Clifford Consulting and Research is the definitive source of CMRT for dental professionals since 1988. This blood screening procedure determines systemic sensitivity in patients to components in dental restoratives. CCR provides information that professionals need in selecting safe, suitable, low risk materials for their patients. Reporting on the largest database of trade name products of its kind (2700), CMRT lists suitability findings with them all, alphabetically, categorically and in summary with the ordering dentist's preferred materials list. Specimen shipping and information are available free of charge at www.ccrlab.com or (719) 550-0008.

Healthy Bookstore - The Killers Within

In "The Killers Within: The Deadly Rise of Drug-Resistant Bacteria" Michael Shnayerson and Mark Plotkin provide an extremely readable look at the overuse of antibiotics, the methods bacteria use to develop resistance, the role of antibiotics as animal growth promoters, and the outlook for antibiotics. Drawing on a vast number of interviews with key people in the field, the authors have managed to demonstrate their concern over the future of antibiotics while keeping the scientific background manageable for lay readers.

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Basket contains Serene Concentrate, Serene Spray & Rapid Relief Spray. Serene, a proprietary formula containing twenty-one sacred essential oils, assists in elevating moods, relieving depression, anxiety, stress and tension; thereby easing the feeling of loss while creating a feeling of security and stability. Rapid Relief, a proprietary blend of 9 essential oils helps reduce inflammation, soothe sore muscles, increase circulation, promote healing and reduce discomfort.

STOP FEAR & ANXIETY WITH THE SEDONA METHOD
Learn to eliminate stress, tension, fear, anxiety, depression, anger and grief with the renowned Sedona Method. Create more wealth, improved relationships, health & happiness in your life. Validated and proven effective by a Harvard Medical School study, the benefits of the Sedona Method have been experienced by more than 40,000 people throughout the world over the past 27 years. FREE* for a limited time receive the Sedona Method Introductory Tape and Special Report with no further obligation. A $59.95 value. * Pay only cost of shipping & handling - $4.95.

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THERE'S A YOGI IN THE KITCHEN!

There is a simple and beautiful tradition called Langar established about 500 years ago in India, in which all people regardless of caste, religion, race or gender, sit together as equals and share in a blessed meal. All of the food and labor is donated. It is considered a blessing and privilege to contribute in any way. The holiday season is a perfect time to bring this tradition into your local community. In "A Time To Share Together" Siri-Ved Kaur Khalsa provides recipes for Jalapeno Cornbread and Santa Fe Special Soup in quantities large enough to share with shelters in your area.

Restricting movement of our legs and feet while sitting at the computer may reduce circulation to the legs and increase back discomfort and stiffness (think of how you feel when flying coach on a long flight). In "Leg and Foot Room" Erik Peper, Ph.D. and Katherine Hughes Gibney offer you tips for increasing leg and foot room.

Health Conditions Center
HealthWorld Online's Health Conditions Center is the authoritative resource for information on alternative and conventional approaches to over 300 health conditions. Nationally known experts in a wide range of alternative health systems provide thousands of authoritative articles, columns and interviews, as well as Real-time audio messages on specific health conditions from nutritional, naturopathic and homeopathic perspectives.

Healthy Child
Colic is a long period of vigorous crying that persists despite all efforts at consolation. If you have a colicky baby, try to keep from becoming frantic. In "Colic" Janet Zand L.Ac., O.M.D. offers valuable prevention suggestions, plus practical approaches to dealing the colic - including dietary guidelines, nutritional supplements, herbal treatment, homeopathy and acupressure.

Mind Body Health
Your brain often cannot distinguish whether you are imagining something or actually experiencing it. In "Rx Imagery: How to Use Your Imagination to Improve Your Health" David S. Sobel, M.D. reminds us that we can learn to use the power of our imagination to produce calming, energizing, or healing responses in our body.

Music and Wellness
In the interview "On the Healing Power of Music" with Dr. Daniel Redwood, Steven Halpern elaborates on his view that music conveys a vibrational essence with important implications for health and healing. He discusses the phenomenon of entrainment, in which the human heart involuntarily synchronizes its beat to the rhythm supplied by external stimuli.

Healthy Alternatives
Flower remedies may be chosen for children of all ages by carefully evaluating each remedy description and applying each to the circumstances at hand. In "Flower Remedies for Childcare" Leslie J. Kaslof suggest appropriate flower remedies for teething, temper tantrums, sibling rivalry, fear, shy child, drowsy child, bullying child, bullied child and easily discouraged child.

Find an Alternative Healthcare 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 various types of bodywork? The Bodywork and Somatic Therapies section includes the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia, Hellerwork International, and The Trager Insitute member databases.

Featured Natural Medicine School
The West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy in Vancouver, BC Canada offers home study courses for the enthusiast and the professional. Aromatherapy 101 is designed for anyone and everyone who has an interest in using essential oils safely and effectively. Adding Aromatherapy 201 will give the student all the necessary tools to practice Aromatherapy in a professional setting. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/wcia/

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Women's Health: Pharmacy from the Rainforest & Reef
Perspectives in Integrative Healing
Ambegris Caye, Belize BELIZE
November 30-December 7, 2002
Contact: HealthQuest Travel & Education - 877-987-1715

Supply Side West
Las Vegas, NV USA
December 4-6, 2002
Contact: Supply Side - 480-990-1101 x1037

The Psychology of Health, Immunity and Disease
Hilton Head Island, SC USA
December 9-15, 2002
Contact: The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine - 800-743-2226

National Nutritional Foods Association Southeast Convention and Trade Show
Orlando, FL USA
December 13-15, 2002
Contact: National Nutritional Foods Association - 800-828-7250

The Global Holistic Health Summit
Bangalore, Karnataka INDIA
January 12-17, 2003
Contact: International Holistic Health Association - 9180-2214-625

Natural Health for Body Mind & Spirit
3rd Annual Festival of Alternative Complementary & Natural Health - a Wholistic Approach
Stockport, Cheshire UNITED KINGDOM
February 15-16, 2003
Contact: North Star Promotions - 0151-651-2207

Non-Local Intelligence - Research and experiential explorations - Daniel J. Benor, MD
Palo Alto, CA USA
February 22-23, 2003
Contact: Institute of Transpersonal Psychology - 650-493-4430 Ext. 7106

Food As Medicine
Panama City, FL USA
March 7-13, 2003
Contact: Center for Mind Body Medicine - 202-966-7338

ECA NYC '03
Fitness Convention and Trade Show
New York, NY USA
March 14-16, 2003
Contact: eca world fitness - 800-ECA-EXPO