PBS Airing Film on Alternative Medicine
On November 6 a PBS Frontline program called "The Alternative Fix" will examine the explosion in the popularity and profitability of complementary and alternative medicine. Under pressure from everyone from consumers to Congress, and tempted by huge grants, major hospitals and medical schools have embraced therapies that they once dismissed as quackery.

Popular Herb Kava is Vindicated - For the Time Being
After much discussion and research, there is convincing proof that the herb kava is safe. An important fact uncovered is that there are two different ways of making kava. One is to use pure water to extract the kava. The other, using organic solvents, may get larger amounts of the active ingredients, but it also may be extracting toxins that cause liver damage in some people.

Annual Bibliography of Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement Research 2002
The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announces the release of the fourth issue of the Annual Bibliography of Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement Research. This publication presents significant research in the dietary supplement field for the year 2002. "Interest and use of dietary supplements continues to be prevalent in the United States population, and this bibliography provides an excellent opportunity to give well-deserved recognition to those scientists conducting scientific research on these products," according to Paul M. Coates, Ph.D., Director of ODS.

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THYROID HEALTH: A KEY TO WEIGHT LOSS
Approximately 65 percent of the U.S. population is overweight. Research is pointing to the fact that an underactive thyroid might be the number one cause of weight problems, especially among women, according to nutrition expert Cherie Calbom, MS. Many oils can negatively affect thyroid health. We cook with them almost every day and they are plentiful in commercially prepared foods. Expeller-pressed or solvent-extracted oils only became a major part of the American diet in the last century. Coconut oil, on the other hand, is a saturated fat made up primarily of medium chain fatty acids. Also known as medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), medium chain fatty acids are known to increase metabolism and promote weight loss. Coconut oil can also raise basal body temperatures while increasing metabolism. This is good news for people who suffer with low thyroid function.

Simply Well
Wellness starts with the recognition that your body is wise, your mind is wise, and your soul is wise. In "Discover What You Already Know" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., reminds you that you may not always honor that wisdom in yourself, but it is there nonetheless. He offers you some honest self-exploration exercises that will gradually reveal more of your own inner wisdom.

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Healthy Bookstore - A House of Straw

"A House of Straw: A Natural Building Odyssey" is for anyone who has a dream that they are not sure they can accomplish, but are dying to try. Carolyn Roberts recounts her building of a straw bale house on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona. In building her house she had to confront fears and a lack of construction skills. Her personal growth through the construction process is as much a focus of this work as the house itself. She is an outstanding example to those of us who are willing to work hard and to stand up for what we believe in.

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Dr. Galland's Integrated Medicine
The rate of cancer among American children has been rising for decades. Many experts suspect this increase may be partly the result of growing exposure to chemicals in the environment. There are several types of pollutants that may cause Sick Home Syndrome. How can you protect your home and your children? In "Living Safely in a Polluted World: Your Home Should be a Haven" Leo Galland, M.D. explains how your exposure--and your family's--can be readily controlled by a number of simple, inexpensive and potentially life-saving steps.

Healthy Alternatives
Aromatherapy has evolved into a disciplined healing art, rediscovering the uses of fragrance from ancient times and sparking a revival of aromatherapy that has swept throughout the world. In "A History of Fragrance" Kathi Keville and Mindy Green track this journey from 7000 to 4000 BC to modern times.

Healthy Woman Update
Birth control pills are both the most effective and the most hazardous form of contraception. In "Nutrient Program for Oral Contraceptives" Elson M. Haas, M.D. explains the common side effects and suggests that a high-nutrient diet is the best prevention for these problems.

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 visualization? The Guided Imagery section includes the Academy for Guided Imagery member database.

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.

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.

There's a Yogi in the Kitchen!
Used for its bright yellow color in everything from prepared mustard and canned soups to Indian curry, turmeric has been used for many centuries for its many therapeutic qualities. Yogis and Ayurvedic healers know that turmeric is a great internal healer, promoting healthy skin and mucus membranes, good for creaky and painful joints, arthritis, the stomach, and liver. Its anti-fungal properties also make it helpful in treating yeast overgrowth. In "Turmeric, The Golden Healer" Siri-Ved Kaur Khalsa includes recipes for Turmeric Paste, Golden Milk and Golden Yogurt.

Echoes of Silence
In "When The Piano Strings Break" Robert Rabbin uses a metaphor involving pianist David Helfgott to describe the ending of the spiritual path. One day, as you practice what your teacher tells you to practice, your piano strings will break. This means you have carved enough emptiness in your self to allow the furious play of true living. True living will have claimed you. From then on, you cannot practice; you can only live.

Mind-Body-Spirit
Your spiritual nature is a psychological fact. It is the real and transformative force that empowers your life. In "Psychospiritual Integration" Jacquelyn Small, L.C.S.W. relates how this process begins to occur naturally when the ego and soul turn to focus upon one another.

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BRING A WELLNESS FOCUS TO YOUR PRACTICE
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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

Green Festival
San Francisco, CA USA
November 8-10, 2003
Contact: Global Exchange and Co-op America - 877-727-2179

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