California Licensing Bill for Naturopathic Physicians Comes to a Vote by Summer's End
By the end of August, the California Assembly should cast its final vote on SB 907, the bill to license naturopathic doctors (NDs) in California. The California Association of Naturopathic Physicians urges you to take a moment to log onto www.NaturalMedicineNow.org to send an electronic FAX to your Assembly member urging them to vote YES on SB907. This legislation, authored by Senate President John Burton, is the next step in bringing Californians the preventive, diagnostic and natural treatment options that NDs provide in neighboring states. The naturopathic approach is dedicated to health promotion and disease prevention, using clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, physical medicine, and health counseling to strengthen our innate healing capacities.

Supplements for Children with ADHD
Children with behavioural, attention and educational problems, such as ADHD, are found to be deficient in certain long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, like DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and AA (arachidonic acid) in the body. It is important for these children to replenish their LCP reserves with adequate levels of DHA and AA. Parents will want to consider adding natural oils and eliminating artificial colouring, flavouring and preservatives.

Serotonin Transporter Gene Shown to Influence College Drinking Habits
Researchers have identified a genetic factor that may predispose young people to harmful drinking habits. The research found evidence that the risk of developing a maladaptive pattern of alcohol consumption is influenced by genetically determined neurobiological differences that exert their effects during young adulthood. College students who shared a particular variant of the serotonin transporter gene consumed more alcohol per occasion, more often drank expressly to become inebriated, and were more likely to engage in binge drinking than students without the variant.

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STOPPING AND REVERSING AGE-RELATED SEXUAL PERFORMANCE DECLINE

The decline in sexual performance is one of men's most common complaints about aging. For most men, this age-related decline includes a longer time to achieve erection, a less firm erection, low libido or sex drive, a decline in sexual stamina, as well as inadequate sensation and pleasure. But you don't have to put up with poor sexual performance - there is a natural supplement proven by more than 10 clinical studies to work for 90% of men. Libilov for Men is a combination of the herbs Tribulus terrestris (with main active ingredient Protodioscin), Ginkgo biloba, and L-arginine. To find out how to try Libilov risk-free, visit www.libilov.com or call (800) 278-8002.

"Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig."
- Marcus Aurelius

CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on EATING, the 4th of 12 keys to wellness in the Wellness Inventory. Most Americans' eating patterns represent a public health crisis. If a new disease erupted that was one tenth as destructive as most people's diets, there would be a massive public outcry to find the cure. The way many people eat is the result of a lifestyle that glorifies immediate satisfaction and neglects the long-term consequences.

Simply Well
With the experts disagreeing among themselves, it's no wonder that nutrition has become almost as controversial as religion or politics. In "Develop Personal Nutritional Awareness" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., guides you to develop awareness of your body and its nutritional needs. You learn to observe what types and quantities of food and what eating environments support your overall wellbeing, and which don't.

WELLNESS INVENTORY
The Whole Person Assessment Program
Our pioneering program enables you to assess your wellness and create an action plan to your increase state of wellbeing.

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Tips for a Healthy Summer
Don't let your summer be tarnished with a fall, twisted limb, sports injury or over-exertion. Prevention is far better than needing "First Aid for Sprains & Strains" including R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate).

Drumming & Wellness
Group drumming is not about inspiring successful drumming, it's about inspiring successful living. In "The ART of Drum Circles" Christine Stevens, M.S.W., MT-BC explains that in a Drum Circle there is no audience, no rehearsal, no teacher. Most participate for stress reduction. From executives to spiritual seekers, young children to well elderly, this practice of group drumming is much more than a fad. Get ready for a real wave of music making that has the potential to change our culture and restore the power of community gatherings.

YOGA EXPO Arrives at L.A. Convention Center

Yoga Expo comes to Los Angeles September 25-28, 2003, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Celebrating health, fitness, and well being, Yoga Expo is the largest show of its kind ever produced and will feature over 300 free seminars, classes, and workshops, 300 exhibitors, the finals of an international yoga championship, children's program, all-day musical entertainment, daily fashion show, cooking demos, and the world's largest yoga class. Featured speakers include Deepak Chopra, Dan Millman, Dr. Julian Whitaker, John Gray, and internationally recognized yoga and holistic living authority Amrit Desai, just to name a few. For details and online registration visit www.yogaexpo.com.

Integrative Dentistry
In "Dry Mouth" Flora Parsa Stay, D.D.S. explains that this condition is a by-product and symptom of salivary glands that are not producing adequate amounts of saliva. The buffering affect of saliva is important in the prevention of decay and gum disease. She presents lists of contributing conditions and medication, and offers suggestions how to minimize symptoms.

Healthy Alternatives
Within the field of nutrition there is a great deal of controversy about food combining. In "Incompatible Food Combinations" Dr. Vasant Lad presents the Ayurveda approach that looks at how well or poorly food is digested. A key aspect is eating foods separately at different times of the day, according to one's constitution, for better digestion. Combining foods improperly can produce indigestion, fermentation, putrefaction and gas formation.

Healthy Woman Update
Osteoporosis in women following menopause is one of our most serious health problems that can lead to hip fractures and death due to complications. In "The Prevention of Post-menopausal Osteoporosis" Michael Schachter, M.D., F.A.C.A.M. discusses the risk factors that contribute to its development, notes the roles of hormones, and suggests options for preventing and treating osteoporosis.

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 acupuncture? The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine section includes the Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Alliance and American Association of Oriental Medicine member databases.

Healthy Bookstore - The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book

In the new and expanded edition of "The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book" Dr. Shari Lieberman and Nancy Bruning describe how anyone can design a personalized core supplement program of essential vitamins and minerals. The authors expertly cut through the confusing fads and hype surrounding exotic (and less essential) nutrients to help people decide which vitamins and minerals are necessary in their diets, and the appropriate dosage. Lieberman and Bruning show how the essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients can strengthen the immune system, fight illness, slow aging, and maximize health.

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Nutrition Tips
Vegetable oils should contribute a higher percentage of the total fat in our diet than they currently do, as this would increase the proportion of polyunsaturated to saturated fats, which is helpful. In "Oils" Elson M. Haas, M.D. presents benefits of different types of oil, cautions regarding how an oil is processed, and when heat adversely affects the chemical structure.

Fabulous Functional Foods
Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan offers us a "Sesame-Flaxseed Shake with Banana" that beats a regular milkshake, both in terms of taste and nutritive value. The sesame seeds contain lots of calcium and other minerals and the flaxseed is rich in alpha-linolenic acid, which is anti-inflammatory.

Mind Over Matter
Many people in our society suffer from insomnia for no apparent cause. In "A Good Night's Sleep: Without Drugs" Barry Bittman, M.D. defines a little understood condition, sleep maintenance insomnia, as a condition characterized by more than 30 minutes of awake time in the middle of the night. He presents a simple 3-fold strategy for reestablishing a healthy sleep-wake cycle; Eliminate excessive naps during the day. Follow a consistent schedule for going to bed and getting out of bed in the morning.

Mind/Body Health
Statistics can lead both doctors and patients to assume the worst. Patients should never assume that they are limited to the time-frame in a doctor's prognosis. In "Visualization, Affirmation and Prayer" Daniel Redwood, D.C. reminds us that positive thinking can mobilize our healing powers. He presents directed and non-directed versions of exercises using the power of the mind. He discusses how miracles of healing occur because a profound shift has occurred within the individual, not only on a physical level but much deeper.

L-CARNITINE...UNLOCK YOUR ENERGY POTENTIAL

L-Carnitine is a vitamin-like nutrient whose function in the human body is to ensure the production of energy from fat. Clinical research suggests that L-Carnitine supplementation safely helps promote a healthy heart, aids in weight management and enhances sports performance, including post-exercise recovery. L-CARNIPURE L-Carnitine is the only commercially available L-Carnitine free from D-Carnitine and is manufactured in a FDA registered facility. The key to unlocking your energy potential? "L-Carnitine"

BRING A WELLNESS FOCUS TO YOUR PRACTICE
The Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program can allow you to expand your scope of services, and add new profit centers and bring an increased wellness focus to your practice. View "Wellness Tour" at wellnessinventory.net

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HealthRhythms Training
Group Empowerment Drumming Protocol
Denver, CO USA
September 19-21, 2003
Contact: Remo, Inc. HealthRhythms - 661-294-5600

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

HealthRhythms Training
Group Empowerment Drumming Protocol
Chicago, IL USA
October 17-19, 2003
Contact: Remo, Inc. HealthRhythms - 661-294-5600

Nutritional Therapy in Medical Practice
Presented by Jonathan Wright, M.D. and Alan Gaby, M.D.
Seattle, WA USA
November 7-10, 2003
Contact: Nutrition Seminars - 717-249-5403

ACAM Fall Conference
Las Vegas, NV USA
November 19-23, 2003
Contact: American College for Advancement in Medicine - 800-532-3688