NHLBI Study Finds Moderate Physical Activity Promotes Weight Loss as well as Intense Exercise
Women trying to lose weight can benefit as much from a moderate physical activity as from an intense workout, according to a new study. Prior studies had focused on short-term weight loss, not about the optimal degree and amount of physical activity for long-term weight loss.

American Botanical Council Clarifies Safety Issue on Star Anise Tea
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Consumer Advisory regarding the agency's concerns about some cases of poisoning related to the substitution of the toxic Japanese star anise for the safe Chinese star anise. Unfortunately, many consumers, reporters, and even natural foods and grocery industry members have become confused, incorrectly suspecting problems with ALL commercially manufactured herbal teas containing star anise. The American Botanical Council explains that Chinese star anise is a safe and flavorful component of some popular herbal tea blends. Japanese star anise contains some toxic compounds, and is the one under the FDA advisory. Because the two plants' star-shaped seedpods look so much alike, the herbal tea industry many years ago developed laboratory techniques to be able to distinguish the safe Chinese star anise from the unsafe Japanese star anise. Herbal teas sold by reputable companies in the United States are quite safe.

NCCAM Announces New Research Fellowship Program
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, announces the creation of a new NCCAM Director's Fellowship in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Research. This will sponsor outstanding research fellows to work in its Division of Intramural Research and contribute to the recruitment and training of the next generation of leaders in CAM research.

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"The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering the attitudes of their minds."
- Albert Schweitzer

CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of THINKING, the 7th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. This stage of the journey relates thinking to physical and mental health, and offers some creative options for using thinking to improve your wellbeing.

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., reminds us that listening is more than simply hearing. Review his tips toward improving the quality of your relationships.

WELLNESS INVENTORY
The Whole Person Assessment Program
What's your Wellness Score? Assess your wellness, identify the areas you are most motivated to change and develop an action plan to your increase state of wellbeing.

www.WellPeople.com

Tips for a Healthy Summer
Our personal cooling system can fail if we overexert ourselves on hot and humid days. Read "First Aid for Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke" for prevention tips, plus how to quickly respond to emergency situations.

Speeding Recovery from Exercise
Millions of Americans suffer from illnesses that can be prevented or improved through regular physical activity. Yet, most people don't stick to a regular exercise program due to the pain and exhaustion. Encouraging news comes with a recent study reporting on the beneficial effects of L-Carnitine.

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/home_index.htm.

Understanding Homeopathy
Allergies can be imprisoning. They can make it impossible to go for a walk in the country, and even make it difficult to go outside. Some allergy sufferers can't visit their friends who have pets, and many others can't eat their favorite foods. In "Allergies Are Nothing To Sneeze At... With Homeopathic Medicine" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. explains a number of options using homeopathic remedies. Although they will not "cure" your allergy, you can use homeopathic remedies to treat the acute phase of your allergy - without side effects.

Healthy Alternatives
A new trend is coming from Europe...pulsed magnetic fields. Whole body pulsed magnetic fields (PMFs) is a simple, easily useable approach to reducing the physical response to the effects of daily stress. In "Magnets Passe... Pulsed Magnetic Fields Entree!" Karen Thorne reminds us that a relaxed and well-rested body and mind are more productive and enable us to maximize the effectiveness of accomplishing daily tasks. With ongoing use of PMFs individuals have observed a calmer happier lifestyle for themselves and their families too.

Healthy Child
Young children are more likely than others to develop middle ear infections because in infants the Eustachian tube is oriented more horizontally than vertically making drainage more difficult than it is in older children. Fluids can collect and become blocked, creating an ideal environment for bacterial growth. In "Childhood Ear Infections" Janet Zand, L.Ac., O.M.D. offers a variety of treatment options, including conventional, nutritional, herbal, and homeopathy.

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 homeopathy? The Homeopathy section includes the Council for Homeopathic Certification and Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians member databases.

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Nutrition Tips
The good news is age doesn't have to mean forgetful days, heart attacks and brittle bones. In "To a Long and Healthy Life" Lauri M. Aesoph, N.D. reports that your need for certain nutrients rise as you get older, and explains what to do about this.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Red Beans and Rice."

Healthy Bookstore - The Sedona Method

In "The Spiritual Wisdom of Kids" by Deborah Masters and Robert Rabbin you will encounter the spiritual wisdom of 123 kids. Their words deserve consideration and contemplation; they are legitimate spiritual teachings that echo the great teachers of all traditions throughout history. In these pages the classic themes of spiritual life are freshly painted and newly presented-themes of love and death, sanctity and reverence, peace and nonviolence, connection and oneness.

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The Healer Within
The technique described by Dr. Roger Jahnke in "The Abdominal Lift" is a traditional yoga practice called Uddhiyana bandha. He describes exactly how to position and move your body, and offers suggestions for repetitions.

Music and Wellness
Since the beginning of humankind, people have gathered in circles for an important reason. The circle creates community. There is no hierarchy. A sense of equality prevails. In "The Drum Circle" Christine Stevens, M.S.W., MT-BC provides you guidelines for creating this new sensation.

DRUMMING - YOUR MUSICAL PRESCRIPTION FOR WELLNESS

Drumming is recognized for its value as a tool for stress- reduction, relaxation, exercise and personal expression. Check out Remo's Personal Percussion Kit, Buffalo Drums, Djembes, and more.... For both individual & group drumming. Learn the secrets of creating a successful drum circle. Discover drumming.... Find the rhythm already within you!

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

To search a directory of natural medicine schools go to: www.healthy.net/schools

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