Study Shows Workplace Stress from War
The war has significantly raised workplace stress levels. Suggested ways for employers to improve morale in the workplace include listening to employees, providing access to updated news and information, and creating activities to promote communication within the organization.

FDA, Congress Battle Over Drug Imports from Canada
The cost of Canadian drugs is about 45 percent less than in the United States because of government price controls and an exchange rate that favors Americans. While importing drugs from overseas pharmacies is illegal, the FDA has turned a blind eye to the practice. However, as the volume of drugs imported from Canada has grown with introduction of the Internet, the FDA has decided to crack down by targeting commercial operations that buy and import prescription drugs, including health plans, insurance companies and Internet companies.

European Union Expansion may Impact U.S. Hormone-free Beef Producers
The E.U. regulations call for hormone-free production of cattle for their consumer markets. This means that no hormones (such as growth stimulants and antibiotics) can be used at any time in the life of the animal. Special niche cattle producers are already working to comply with stiff beef regulations to sell their products in European Union countries. Few of these will be companies in the U.S.

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Simply Well
Most people listen passively, planning what they are going to say next. In "Energize Your Communication - Become a Genuine Listener" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., remind us that listening is more than simply hearing. Review his tips toward improving the quality of your relationships.

Staying Healthly Tips
In spite of the worldly and personal challenges we all face at this time, we can be nourished and healed by Nature. In "10 Tips for Spring Cleaning" Elson M. Haas, M.D. offers you practical suggestions for getting your life in order.

Healthy Home
Is your hearth the heart of your home? Review the tips in "How Healthy is Your Kitchen? The Safe Kitchen Quiz" by Annie Berthold-Bond of Care2.com and make your kitchen a healthy and wholesome place to be.

Pain Management with Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Treatment
The issue of pain treatment is an extremely urgent health and socio-economic problem. Pain, in acute, recurrent and chronic forms, is prevalent across age, cultural background, and sex, and costs North American adults an estimated $10,000 to $15,000 per person annually. Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) of various kinds and strengths have been found to have good results in a wide array of painful conditions. There is little risk when compared to the potential invasiveness of other therapies and the risk of toxicity, addiction and complications from medications. Clearly more research is needed to elaborate mechanisms and optimal treatment parameters. Many studies that have been reported here have been controlled trials and many have been double blind placebo. Medical practitioners are becoming gradually aware of the potential of MFs to successfully treat or significantly benefit the myriad of problems presented to them.

Mind Boosters
Huperzine A is an extract from a club moss, whose action has been attributed to its ability to strongly inhibit the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft. In "Huperzine A" Ray Sahelian, M.D. reports that this appears to be a promising alternative to cholinesterase inhibitor drugs used in Alzheimer's disease, and promising for senile memory disorders.

Healthy Alternatives
In "Flower Remedies for Childcare" Leslie J. Kaslof states that flower remedies may be chosen for children of all ages by carefully evaluating each remedy description and applying each to the circumstances at hand. She offers specific recommendations for a variety of situations from Teething to Temper Tantrums.

Healthy Woman Update
At least 15% of females at some point in their lives have an acute urinary tract infection. In "Cystitis" David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. explains this inflammation of the wall and lining of the urinary bladder and offers suggestions for treatment with herbs, diet, and supplements.

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 a holistic approach? The Holistic Health Care section includes the American Holistic Health Association and American Association for Health Freedom member databases.

Nutrition Tips
Many people using professional Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment today combine internal medicine and/or acupuncture with changes in their diet and lifestyle to effect a more rapid cure. In "Diet and Lifestyle: The Basics of Good Health" Robert Flaws O.M.D. explains the less understood role of diet and lifestyle for the full and lasting effect from TCM.

THERE'S A YOGI IN THE KITCHEN!
Many ancient cultures recognized that all disease begins in the colon and they developed different ways to keep the colon healthy. In "Flourishing Flora...The yogi's way to a healthy colon" Siri-Ved Kaur Khalsa includes simple ways you can begin to build healthier flora in your colon and a variety of homemade yogurt recipes.

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Mind Over Matter
In "Sounds Like Silence: And Chronic Pain" Barry Bittman, M.D. reminds us of the importance of having music in our lives, along with laughter and joy. This is particularly important for those following an integrated, whole person approach to control of severe and chronic pain. One day in the near future, instead of just receiving a few pain pills, you might be surprised with a healthy dose of music therapy.

Mind/Body Health
To talk interpersonally--that your consciousness can have an effect on other persons and events--is a major paradigm shift. In "Prayer as a Healing Force" Larry Dossey M.D speaks as one who believes in the connection between body, mind and spirit. He quotes the famous study tracking heart attack patients. The prayed-for group had fewer deaths, faster recovery, less intubations, and used fewer potent medications.

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Featured Natural Medicine School
Based in Cotati, CA, the Hawthorn Health and Nutrition Institute's Nutrition Consultant Distance Learning Program is a holistic nutrition training program distinguished by the nurturing, one-to-one teacher-student mentoring relationship. Working adults can study at their own pace and complete this 500 hour comprehensive program in 17 or 34 months. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/hhni/

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Comprehensive Cancer Care
Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Washington, DC USA
April 9-13, 2003
Contact: Center for Mind Body Medicine - 202-966-7338

29th Annual Conference of the National Center for Homeopathy
Philadelphia, PA USA
April 10-15, 2003
Contact: National Center for Homeopathy - 877-624-0613

Tenth Annual AOMA Conference & Expo
Tampa, FL USA
May 2-5, 2003
Contact: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance - 800-814-5956

ACAM Spring Conference
Cancer: Complementary & Conventional Approaches to Prevention & Treatment
Washington, DC USA
May 16-18, 2003
Contact: American College for Advancement in Medicine - 800-532-3688

10th International Symposium on Functional Medicine
Tucson, AZ USA
May 21-25, 2003
Contact: The Institute for Functional Medicine - 800-228-0622

Botanical Medicine in Modern Clinical Practice
New York, NY USA
June 9-13, 2002
Contact: Columbia University/Rosenthal Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine - 212-342-0101

Clinical Training in Mind/Body Medicine
Boston, MA USA
June 23-27, 2003
Contact: Harvard Medical School and the Mind/Body Medical Institute - 617-384-8600

National Nutritional Foods Association
Las Vegas, NV USA
June 27-29, 2003
Contact: National Nutritional Foods Association - 800-966-6632

Sedona Spring Purification & Wellness Retreat with Dr. Elson Haas
Sedona, AZ USA
October 1-5, 2003
Contact: Wellness Tours - 800 231-9811

SynchroDestiny Seminar with Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon
At the La Costa Resort & Spa
La Costa, CA USA
December 3-9, 2003
Contact: The Chopra Center - 888-424-6772