Government to Moms: Lay Off Antibiotics
Overuse of antibiotics has led to the evolution of germs that are resistant to standard medicines, such as penicillin. Anyone who has recently taken antibiotics has an increased risk of coming down with a resistant infection. The government has a new strategy for reducing the unnecessary use of antibiotics: Persuade parents to stop pestering pediatricians to write prescriptions for runny noses.

HHS Issues Report on the Impact of Poor Health on Businesses
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is pointing out that the choices we make about diet, activity and tobacco affect not only our own lives, but also affect the economic health of our families, our businesses and even our nation as a whole. A HHS report highlights the importance for employers to make health promotion part of their business strategy.

Smoking Linked To Bone-Thinning Disease in Women
The effect of common lifestyle factors on bone health and the damaging effects of cigarette smoking may well have been underestimated in the past. New research reveals that smoking appears to be the most important lifestyle risk factor for bone loss in older women.

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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.

"The joy of a spirit is the measure of its power."
- Ninon de Lenelos

CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of PLAYING & WORKING, the 8th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. Most of our daily life falls under one of these two categories. For us adults, the majority of time is usually spent focused on work with far too little time allowed for play. What passes for play for most adults is more likely to be escape activities-- distraction from the responsibilities of work. Many people turn to the entertainment industry instead of engaging in the joyful, creative, spontaneous play that is vital to our wellbeing.

Simply Well
Recent studies indicate that humor is an effective stress reducer and that it may actually increase antibody production, which means a stronger immune system. In "Lighten Up with Humor, Play, and Pleasure" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., offers you some delightful options for taking a seriousness break and encourages you to schedule time for doing something fun or for just doing nothing.

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 with the WELLNESS INVENTORY The Whole Person Assessment Program.

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Healthy Computing
Ergonomic changes don't necessarily have to cost a lot of money. What is usually required is creativity. In "Beer Budget Ergonomics" Erik Peper, Ph.D. and Katherine Hughes Gibney show you how to reduce discomfort in your workstation.

YOGA EXPO Arrives at L.A. Convention Center

HealthWorld is a proud media partner for the Yoga Expo, which comes to Los Angeles September 25-28, 2003, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Celebrating health, fitness, & 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 visitwww.yogaexpo.com/home_index.htm.

Healthy Alternatives
The five seasons of life correspond to the five elements and each of those movements have gifts to bestow on us and others, if we can observe and accept them. In "The Five Movements of Life" Robert Duggan explains the fundamental way in which the Chinese understand and observe life. These movements describe a continual cycle of energy--rising, falling, and rising again.

Healthy Woman Update
In spite of our national emphasis on fitness and sports, it seems that most people are observers rather than participants, says Dr. Wayne Westcott in "Fit Or Fat?" Research reveals that one out of three Americans is obese, making overfatness nothing short of a national epidemic. In spite of the fact that over $30 billion is spent annually on diet programs, the incidence of obesity has increased by 25 percent in the last 15 years. What's wrong with this picture?

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.

Healthy Bookstore - Asanas: 608 Yoga Postures

In 1974, the legendary "teacher of teachers" yogi Dharma Mittra photographed himself in 908 yoga postures. In "Asanas: 608 Yoga Postures" Asanas collects 608 of those black-and-white photographs, each accompanied by the English name of the pose and the Sanskrit characters, brief commentary, and specific combinations for Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Iyengar practice. There are suggestions for beginning, intermediate, and advanced yoga practitioners, as well as a list of poses beneficial for particular health problems and chakra relationships.

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EXPERIENCE NATURE'S POWER

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Nutrition Tips
In "Autumn 4-Day Menu Plan" Elson M. Haas, M.D. states that autumn gives us richer and denser foods that require more heat to prepare; these include whole grains, dried legumes, and hard squashes. Thus, there are more cooked foods, more calories, fats, and protein, less liquids, and often a few added pounds. Regular exercise, including stretching to maintain or improve flexibility, is also important during this more contractive time.

Fabulous Functional Foods
Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan brings us a fabulous recipe for "Rose Hip Pears with Maple-Lemon Sauce." This tasty, nutritious sauce transforms pears or apples into a delicious dessert.

Mind Over Matter
Absenteeism and poor work productivity are more common and potentially devastating than you might imagine. In "The Down Side: Employee Absenteeism" Barry Bittman, M.D. explains two important issues; Depressed workers are twice as likely to miss work due to health reasons than non-depressed workers; Decreased job performance is seven times more prevalent in depressed workers compared to non-depressed workers. Unfortunately the stigmata of mental illness often keeps the diagnosis of depression well-hidden. If you see symptoms of depression in a co-worker, consider delicately suggesting medical attention.

Mind-Body-Spirit
We have much more information inside us than we commonly use. An inner advisor is a symbolic representation of that inner wisdom and experience. In "Meeting Your Inner Advisor" Martin L. Rossman, M.D. explains how having a talk with this imaginary wise figure is a powerful technique for helping you understand the relationships between your thoughts, your feelings, your actions, and your health.

ALL NATURAL HERBAL SWEETENER - ZERO CALORIES, ZERO CARBOHYDRATES, GLYCEMIC INDEX, & CHEMICALS!

Artificial sweeteners are born in a test tube--Stevia is born in a rain forest. Used worldwide as an no-calorie herbal sweetener, the leaves of the Stevia plant have a refreshing taste that can be 30 times sweeter than sugar. SweetLeaf SteviaPlus is available in convenient packets or powder form. What could be sweeter than that?

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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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

Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Landmark Conference on Cancer, Pain, Immune System Disorders and Women's Health
East Rutherford, NJ USA
October 9-12, 2003
Contact: Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation - 888-TCM-6909

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

14th Annual Bioneers Conference: Visionary and Practical Solutions for Restoring the Earth
San Rafael, CA USA
October 17-19, 2003
Contact: Bioneers - 877-246-6337

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