IN MEMORIAM: John R. Lee, M.D. (1929 - 2003)
John R. Lee, M.D. passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 17th, 2003, of a heart attack. Dr. Lee was known by millions of people as the doctor who pioneered the use of transdermal progesterone cream and bio-identical hormones, and who had the courage to stand up against the medical establishment?s dangerous and misguided HRT (hormone replacement therapy) treatments. Dr. Lee had a tremendous impact on the movement for alternative approaches for women's health.

Vitamins to Avert Anemia
Anemia has many symptoms but the most common is fatigue. Your body needs the mineral iron plus vitamin B-12, folate and vitamin C to produce red blood cells. Without enough healthy red blood cells in circulation, your body cannot get the oxygen it needs to feel energized.

Dancing May Delay Dementia
A recent study found dancing was the only physical activity associated with a drop in the incidence of dementia. As dancing is not purely physical, but also requires a lot of mental effort, this finding correlates with other studies showing that mental activities reduce the incidence of dementia, and that purely physical activities -- swimming, bicycling, walking, climbing stairs -- had no preventive value.

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NATURAL MENOPAUSE SYMPTOM RELIEF FOR 98% OF WOMEN

Two clinical studies on the active ingredient of the herb Tribulus terrestris in Prevedia supplement, have shown its effectiveness in relieving the symptoms of menopause. In one study, 98% of women with natural or post-operative menopause reported complete or almost complete relief from hot flashes, night sweats, sleeplessness, mood swings, irritability, and tension. In another study, Prevedia was shown to increase bone-turn-over activity, suggesting that it may help in maintaining bone health throughout menopause. In both of these studies, there were no side effects or contraindications. To learn more about Prevedia?s Tribulus for menopause symptoms relief, click here.

THE TRUTH ABOUT BEAUTY: AN INTERVIEW WITH KAT JAMES
PART 3
In Part 3 of our interview with nationally renowned holistic beauty and health advocate Kat James, she gives us a glimpse of her Total Transformation(R) Cruise, and shares some profiles of women whose lives have been changed by her program. James' unconventional journey to freedom from food obsession and physical self-sabotage (what she calls her former "denatured life") without diets, drugs or "working out," calls all of the standard approaches into question. Today at thirty-something, she looks at least fifteen years younger than she did at twenty. Check out her amazing pictures and our exclusive interview with her about her new book, THE TRUTH ABOUT BEAUTY, on HealthWorld by clicking here

KAT JAMES' TOTAL TRANSFORMATION(R) CRUISE: A Life- and Body-Altering Experience If you or a friend are ready to get serious and conquer your own battles with food, detoxify your body, shed the self-sabotage from your lifestyle regimens, experience an Oscar-caliber, natural makeover of a lifetime (James is also top beauty industry pro), use the purest products and be truly and irreversibly inspired, Kat James' "TOTAL TRANSFORMATION CRUISE PROGRAM, February 1st, 2004 is the ticket.

COMPLETING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of TRANSCENDING, the 12th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. The final form of energy in the wellness energy system is a subtle one that has only recently been given scientific credence. It is the realm of the transcendent or the spiritual (a word that's only now becoming acceptable in everyday speech). The human ability to transcend ordinary consciousness is actually an age-old gift that opens mind and heart to the potential of love, and to the miracle and magnificence of the moment, so often forgotten in the daily grind of our busy lives.

Simply Well
The noise pollution of modern society grows more strident every year. Rest and quiet are necessary when you are healing from illness, as well as when you simply want to renew yourself. In "Cultivate Sanity through Silence" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., offers you helpful hints for how you can nourish yourself in a quieter home by eliminating some unnecessary noise.

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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"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
- Mohandas Gandhi

Healthy Computing
Do you feel as if you are getting shorter and tighter as you sit at your computer? Sitting for long periods of time can cause our abdominal muscles to tighten, which can contribute to back discomfort. In "Stretch Your Abs" Erik Peper, Ph.D. and Katherine Hughes Gibney offer tips for how to take a large movement break and feel a little taller and freer.

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Integrative Dentistry
If you have children born with very yellow teeth that appear as if the enamel surface is chipping off, it could be an inherited condition, amelogenesis imperfecta, that affects both primary (first set) and permanent teeth. In "Amelogenesis Imperfecta" Flora Parsa Stay, D.D.S. explains the aesthetics, sensitivity, and improper bite problems, plus offers recommended remedies.

Healthy Alternatives
Animals have feelings and can experience stress. Flower remedies can help restore your animal friends to a state of calm and emotional balance in difficult times. In "Your Pet's Emotional Health" Leslie J. Kaslof offers listings of flower remedies and examples of some common indications for their use with canines and felines.

Healthy Child
Some people theorize that the reason for colic is that the infant is allergic to milk or to some other food. In "Homeopathic Pediatrics" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. presents the homeopathic view of colic that food is not "the problem." Rather, it is the individual's underlying state of health. The disease process produces poor assimilation and utilization of the food, which then ultimately creates symptoms. Homeopaths have found that the homeopathic medicines are effective in reestablishing health and thereby reducing food allergies.

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 herbal medicine? The Herbalism section includes the American Herbalists Guild member database.

Healthy Bookstore - Pets at Risk

This is an important book about a revolutionary approach to understanding and treating the underlying causes of many challenging health problems experienced by pets. "Pets at Risk: From Allergies to Cancer, Remedies for an Unsuspected Epidemic" provides a clear guide for healing, written for both pet owners and veterinarians alike. Alfred J. Plechner, D.V.M. explains that many health problems originate with genetic or acquired disturbances to the adrenal cortex production of cortisol, an important hormone. A domino effect ensues, affecting the hypothalamus--pituitary--adrenal axis. Other hormones go awry and immune function is compromised. Dr. Plechner also identifies adverse environmental influences such as food intolerance, poor diet, toxins in the environment, and stress, among others, as factors that also may affect adrenal malfunction and overall pet health.

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NEWLY APPROVED NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS ACT OPENS DOORS FOR CALIFORNIA NDS

With the passage and signing of SB 907 in late September, the state of California has made a commitment to officially recognize the naturopathic profession. Naturopathic physicians (NDs) meeting the established criteria will soon be eligible to practice as licensed practitioners in the state.
What does this mean?
What are the criteria, and when is licensure expected to begin?
When will this bill become law?
What else is planned for implementation?
What implications does this new law have for naturopathic medical schools and their alumni?
How can you take action?
Learn more.

Nutrition Tips - L-Carnitine
Beyond vitamins and minerals, researchers are now focusing on "conditionally essential" nutrients, i.e. nutrients that are essential under specific conditions. In "Little-Known Nutrient Sets Metabolism in Motion" we learn about the keen interest in this category being generated by L-Carnitine, a vitamin-like substance which is essential for producing energy from fat in the human body. Clinical research indicates that L-Carnitine helps play a role in enhancing recovery from exercise, in maintaining cardiovascular health, and in maintaining ideal body weight.

Fabulous Functional Foods
Fabulous Functional Foods Chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan of Denmark is in love with sweet potatoes. They're full of carotenoids and other goodies for your health, and please the palate as well as satisfy your appetite. What more can one want from a food? His "Sweet Potato Mash with Lemon and Baked Garlic" recipe is lovely. The lemon juice and pepper make the sweet potato sweetness even more pronounced and the baked garlic, which has hints of nuts in its taste, adds the final touch. Try serving it with a green salad and a piece of seared tuna or use it as spread in a sandwich.

Mind Over Matter
Are you spending every precious moment working and sacrificing for your perfect future? Perhaps it's time you learned that rushing toward the end is the surest way to destroy the journey. In Time Out: For Living Life Fully" Barry Bittman, M.D. urges you to create your journey one step at a time, and remember to spend every moment exploring with the wondrous eyes of a child. "Happiness is where you are right now."

Mind-Body-Spirit
Yoga stretches can benefit both the body and the mind, bringing energy and balance. This is particularly helpful to women who are currently in menopause or in menopause transition because their hormonal levels and body chemistry may be fluctuating rapidly. In "Yoga for Menopause" Susan M. Lark, M.D. gives instructions for eleven different yoga stretches.

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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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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

4th Annual Destination Health: Renewing Mind, Body and Soul
Princeville, HI USA
November 9-11, 2003
Contact: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine - 858-882-8456

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

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

The 2nd Annual Integrative Medicine for Healthcare Organizations
Business Strategies, Practical Tools, and Best Practices
San Diego, CA USA
January 22-24, 2003
Contact: InnoVision - 866-828-2962