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New System Would Allow 'Qualified' Health Claims on Food Labels in United States
The government is loosening restrictions on how much scientific proof is required to advertise a food's possible health benefits on its package. Until now, the FDA has enforced a very strict standard about what health claims could be made on food labels. Under the new program - backed by food manufacturers - FDA will give a grade to applications for new food claims: A for scientifically proven claims; B where the science is good but not conclusive; C when there's limited science to support a claim; and D when there's hardly any.

Codex Alimentarius Commission Adopts more than 50 New Food Standards; New Guidelines on Genetically Modified and Irradiated Food
The Codex Alimentarius Commission has adopted a landmark agreement on how to assess the risks to consumers from foods derived from biotechnology, including genetically modified foods. The guidelines concern food safety and not environmental risks. The Commission also adopted a new standard for irradiated foods that accepts higher levels of radiation on food products. The Codex Alimentarius Commission is an international body on food standards that is a subsidiary body of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization.

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"PURE PREVENTION" - PULSED MAGNETIC FIELDS

Your heart beats faster and your blood pressure rises. These are normal responses to stressful situations. But do the effects of stress go beyond that? When you're under stress, do you get more colds or infections? Does your arthritis flare? Is your energy decreased and does sleep become a challenge?

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Simply Well
The philosophy of taking one day at a time is a healthy one. When you live in either the past or the future, you miss what is going on right in front of your nose. When you are going through hard times, the habit of living essentially in the present, one day at a time, can literally mean the difference between breakdown and sanity. In "Be Here Now" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., lists tips for ways to stay present.

Conscious Relationships
There is a piece of priceless wisdom that Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks have seen change the lives of many single and divorced people. In "The Most Important Thing You Need to Do to Attract a Healthy, Conscious Relationship into Your Life" they share that the major barrier that stands in the way of establishing a loving relationship with another person is an unloved part of ourselves.

Healthy Stress
There is much that can be done to ease the impact of stress and lessen the weight of the anxiety and tension we so often carry around with us. In "Managing Stress: An Overview" David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. reminds us that healing can be facilitated by various tools and techniques. However, these techniques do not heal us; they can only aid in the healing process.

Tips for a Healthy Summer
Sunburn leads to premature aging, wrinkling of the skin, and skin cancer. Read "First Aid for Sunburn" for prevention tips, plus what to do when minor or serious burns occur.

IS VIRGIN COCONUT OIL THE HEALTHIEST OIL ON EARTH?

Dr. Bruce Fife, a naturopathic doctor and the author of the book "The Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil", thinks so. Modern research seems to back up this bold statement. Once wrongly accused of increasing cholesterol levels, coconut oil is now actually being used by doctors in the treatment of a variety of disorders, including Candida, Hypothyroidism, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and others. Studies show the medium chain fatty acids, while having anti-bacterial and anti-viral affects, also speed up metabolism and promote weight-loss. Purchase Tropical Traditions certified organic Virgin Coconut oil made from fresh coconuts and cold-pressed in the Philippines by small-scale farmers.

Dr. Galland's Integrated Medicine
Fibre is the term that describes remnants of plant cells that are resistant to human digestion. The usual sources are vegetables, cereals, bread, nuts, seeds and fruits. The fibre found in food is far more complex than the purified powders sold as laxatives in drug stores. In "Understanding Dietary Fibre" Dr. Galland discusses the need for both soluble and insoluble fibre in the diet and that the best source is from foods.

Healthy Alternatives
Traditional Chinese medicine has been an extremely helpful and growing trend in athletics. In "Acupuncture Scores Points with Athletes" Carrie Elizabeth Sklar relates a number of cases involving professional athletes. Oriental medicine and sports medicine techniques focus on proprioception - the muscles' awareness communicating to the central nervous system, and acupuncture is one of the quickest ways to restore muscle balance.

Healthy Woman Update
Menstrual cramps are also called dysmenorrhea or painful periods. Most women experience them at some time during their life. In "Menstrual Cramps" the American Institute of Preventive Medicine explains the two types - primary and secondary - and provides self-care tips for symptom relief.

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 colonics? The Colon Hydrotherapy section includes the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy member database.

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Nutrition Tips
Animal-product foods, in general, are denser and higher-protein foods, more concentrated body-building foods, and also higher-fat foods. They are most important in growth years and during pregnancy and lactation, but should be consumed moderately the rest of the time. In "Dairy Products" Elson M. Haas, M.D. outlines the benefits of milk, butter, yogurt, kefir, buttermilk, cheeses, processed cheese, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and ice cream.

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 Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan. His recipe for "Dairy Free Banana-Apple Ice Cream" is another example of how he integrates taste with nutritious healing foods.

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.

Mind-Body-Spirit
While it may make sense to limit your exposure to the viruses which trigger the sniffling, sneezing and coughing of the common cold, a recent study shows that, in fact, being around people - lots of different people - may be a key factor in being less susceptible to colds. In "Feed Friendships, Starve Colds" David S. Sobel, M.D. presents research results that the more diverse your set of social relationships - friends, relatives, co-workers, neighbors, fellow members of religious and community organizations - the less likely you are to catch a cold.

Healthy Bookstore - Buddha in the Waiting Room

"Buddha in the Waiting Room: Simple Truths about Health, Illness, and Healing" by Paul Brenner, M.D. transcends the traditional boundaries of modern medical practice by taking some of the divinity out of the profession and returning it to the person on the other side of the stethoscope. The author draws on his perspective of over forty years in the medical profession to deliver a poignant, humorous, and timely critique of our current health care philosophy. What is needed, he contends, is a shift in our understanding of the nature of health itself. Health is more than simply the absence of illness. It is no more and no less than the acceptance and appreciation of life.

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AOBTA National Convention
Boston, MA USA
August 29-September 1, 2003
Contact: American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia - 856-782-1616

Yoga Expo
Los Angeles - LA Convention Center, CA USA
September 25-28, 2003
Contact: Yoga Expo - 310-838-5600

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

Santa Barbara Beauty Expo 2003
Santa Barbara, CA USA
October 4-6, 2003
Contact: Santa Barbara Beauty Expo

2003 Annual ISPA Conference and Expo
Dallas, TX USA
October 13-16, 2003
Contact: International Spa Association - 888-651-4772