Study Supports Positive Effects of Music
A new study by a Big Ten school has shown music to elevate and intensify the emotions of college students. Whether a listener's preference is hard rock or classical, a recent Pennsylvania State University study has shown that college students are likely to report more positive emotions or intensified positive emotions when they have been listening to music.

Many Patients Do Not Understand Terms Used in Cancer Consultations
Many patients do not understand terms used in cancer consultations. According to published research from England, "The study assessed lay understanding of terms used by doctors during cancer consultations. Terms and phrases were selected from 50-videotaped consultations and included in a survey of 105 randomly selected people in a seaside resort.

Acupuncture Popular in Germany, But Health Insurers Remain Skeptical
Many patients do not understand terms used in cancer consultations. According to published research from England, "The study assessed lay understanding of terms used by doctors during cancer consultations. Terms and phrases were selected from 50-videotaped consultations and included in a survey of 105 randomly selected people in a seaside resort.

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KICK THE CAFFEINE HABIT WITH TEECCINO
CAFFEINE-FREE HERBAL COFFEE

Coffee drinkers may be surprised to learn that herbal coffee actually has nutritional benefits which help nourish and keep the body healthy. Teeccino is the first herbal coffee on the market - a blend of herbs, grains, fruits and nuts that are roasted, ground and brewed just like coffee. Dark, rich, and full-bodied, Teeccino brings you all the satisfaction of a robust brew with no caffeine reaction.

THE TRUTH ABOUT BEAUTY: AN INTERVIEW WITH KAT JAMES
PART 4 (BULIMIA)
Part 4 of this series includes Question and Answers that detail Kat James' rare personal victory over an eating disorder. As someone who actually transformed herself beyond recognition, she shares how she not only dropped ten dresses, she reversed a serious liver disorder, chronic eczema and myriad other problems.

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.

Simply Well
Wellness is realized by being present and unburdening yourself of all that prevents a natural state of basic healthiness. In "Become a Beginner--Simplify" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., explains why being well involves becoming more simple. He offers suggestions to get you thinking and moving like a beginner.

Keeping Fit
Without question, all young people who compete in fall sports should perform appropriate exercise programs to enhance their physical fitness, according to Dr. Wayne Westcott in "A Standard Conditioning Program For All Fall Sports." Of course, some of the training procedures will vary based on the demands of the activity. But when it comes to muscle conditioning, Dr. Westcott proposes that a similar strength training program may be successfully applied to all types of the athletes.

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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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"

From Fatigued to Fantastic
"Q & A with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia #1" is the first of a series of question and answer columns that will discuss chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia (CFS/FMS). Dr. Teitelbaum will review what these illnesses are, what causes them, what they feel like, testing, and how to get well. By the end of the series you'll be one of the world's experts on understanding CFS/FMS -- and how to make it go away!

Healthy Alternatives
In "Water Retention - Edema" David L. Hoffmann, B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. reminds us to treat causal factors, not symptoms. For water retention he recommends dandelion leaf. In addition to being effective in helping rid the body of excess water, this herb is one of the best natural sources of potassium, replacing all that is flushed from the body via diuresis.

Healthy Woman Update
Menopause is a fact of life that all women will eventually have to face. It does not, however, have to be something to fear. Today, women have a number of options for relieving the symptoms they will face during menopause. In "Menopause Symptoms and Natural Relief" Alex Santoso, Ph.D. discusses lifestyle changes and natural supplements for menopause.

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 bodywork? The Bodywork and Somatic Therapies section includes the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia, Hellerwork International, and The Trager Institute member databases.

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 effects, 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.

Healthy Tips for High-Level Wellness
People who keep track of statistics tell us that by the end of 2003 211,300 new cases of breast cancer are expected to occur. In "An Ounce of Prevention" Cherie Calbom, M.S. shares the history of breast cancer in her family and reminds us to think about our health exams, our lifestyle, our exercise habits, our stress level, and about what we put in our mouth -- all the things that can prevent cancer of the breast as well as a host of other cancers. Cherie explains how beta-carotene has received the most press, but alpha-carotene is now believed to be even more powerful in protecting our cells. Our best sources of this vital nutrient include: carrots, pumpkin, chlorella, squashes, wheatgrass, and yellow, orange, and red peppers. She recommends juicing vegetables as one way we can get a concentration of these important carotenes.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Moroccan Vegetable Couscous."

Healthy Bookstore - Pets at Risk

"A Proven Program to Detoxify and Renew Body, Mind, and Spirit" guides readers through a process of detoxification and renewal so they can partner with their physician to overcome cancer. Nutritionist Cheri Calbom, M.S. presents detoxification programs for all organs and systems of elimination. And she shows readers how to build their immune systems and restore nutritional vitality through healing foods. Next therapist John Calbom, M.A. guides cancer patients in a process of removing the mental, emotional, and spiritual blocks to their healing. Finally, readers renew their spirits through PurposeFull living, the journey Michael Mahaffey, P.C. took as he experienced a new relationship with Jesus Christ, which led to his miraculous healing.

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Mind/Body Health
Can one or two drinks a day actually be beneficial? In "Here's to Your Heart" David S. Sobel, M.D. outlines the apparent correlation of moderate drinking and a reduction of mortality from heart disease by about a third. Though even moderate alcohol consumption can have a downside, such as an increased risk of breast cancer in women, it appears that the beneficial effects on total mortality outweigh the harmful effects.

Music and Wellness
In "It's Far More than Music: It's an Idea Whose Time Has Come" Barry Bittman, M.D. reports on the growing international awareness of Recreational Music-making. This non-performance-based musical expression offers a powerful experience toward living life fully - through musical expression that has little to do with...of all things...music!

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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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The Second International Congress on Tibetan Medicine Practicing the Art of the Medicine Buddha in the West
Washington, DC USA
November 5-8 2003
Contact: Pro-Cultura, Inc. - 866-547-3309

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