The Other Side of the Drug Bill
Nearly a third of the money in the 10-year, $400 billion Congressional Medicare prescription drug bill would go to employers, private insurers and health care providers. The bill contains more than $100 billion in enticements for corporations, insurance companies and protects drug companies who were afraid that the legislation would drive down the price of drugs - and their profits.

Vitamin B12 touted for Bones and Heart
Do Americans get enough B12? Studies suggest that many don't. An estimated 9 percent to 16 percent of adults may be deficient, while findings indicate 40 percent may be in the "low normal" range. Among the women, osteoporosis occurred more often in those with marginal or deficient B12 levels than in those with normal levels. Other studies indicate that the combination of folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 are "the next great thing" as defenders against heart disease.

Fructose Consumption is on the Rise, so are Digestive Problems
We're a nation consuming ever-greater quantities of sweets - and we're suffering from an epidemic of gastrointestinal distress. It turns out the two could be related. Consider that the average annual per capita consumption of fructose has increased to over 60 pounds with the vast majority of that contained in soft drinks, plus processed and baked foods. The problem is that humans aren't well equipped to digest fructose. The result: pain, gas, diarrhea - the primary features of irritable bowel syndrome.

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LET GO OF FEAR & ANXIETY WITH THE SEDONA METHOD

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THE TRUTH ABOUT BEAUTY: AN INTERVIEW WITH KAT JAMES PART 7
This column deals with how to upgrade what you're using externally in your beauty regime. Too many have bought into harsh, stripping and over-exfoliating skin regimens that actually heighten the skin's vulnerability over time and can cause problems. The only way to escape the merry-go-round of problem causing solutions is to find healthier alternatives that purify the skin without stripping it, going through a usually-short withdrawal period as you allow the skin to re-establish its own defenses, using potent supportive substances, and taking a whole new approach to skin problems that can transform your skin from the inside-out.

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
One of the simplest and most effective ways to release tension and energize yourself is to take time out for a good stretch. Developing the habit of stretching frequently throughout the day will make a big difference in how you feel. In "Stretch Yourself" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., offers you a wide variety of stretching options.

WHAT'S YOUR WELLNESS SCORE?
The Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program can reveal your level of wellness, identify potential areas of change, and help guide to to meet your wellness goals -- through these 5 Steps to Wellness:

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From Fatigued to Fantastic
In "Q & A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. - #3" Dr. Teitelbaum explains the different ways fibromyalgia is defined. These differing methods explain why some estimates are 400,000 people in the U.S. suffer with fibromyalgia, while other estimates are at 4,000,000.

Healthy Alternatives
During menopause, a woman's hormone levels rise and fall irregularly. These changes affect the endocrine system as well as other glands in the body, and lead to changes in a woman's metabolism, growth, and reproductive systems. In "Menopause Symptoms and Natural Relief" Alex Santoso, Ph.D. discusses lifestyle changes and natural supplements for menopause.

Healthy Child
In "Constipation" David L. Hoffmann, B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. reminds parents that this condition is a symptom, not a disease. Determining the cause is important. Sudden, acute constipation may be a sign of organic disease. While chronic constipation is more likely to be a signal that dietary changes are needed. Dr. Hoffmann offers natural treatment options that include fiber rich foods and herbs.

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 progressive approach to dental care? The Dentistry section includes the Holistic Dental Association member database.

OLA LOA - A NUTRITIONAL BREAKTHROUGH

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Healthy Tips for High-Level Wellness
One of the most important groups of nutrients in our diet - as important as vitamins and minerals - are the essential fatty acids (EFAs). Research indicates they may be as important to our health as taking our daily multi-vitamins. In "Essential Fatty Acids and Your Health" Cherie Calbom, M.S. explains the symptoms that result from a deficiency of essential fatty acids, provides a surprising list of EFA thieves, and offers suggestions for replenishing EFAs.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Tomato and Lentil Soup."

Healthy Bookstore - The Modern Nutritional Diseases

In "The Modern Nutritional Diseases: And How to Prevent Them" by Alice Ottoboni, Ph.D. and Fred Ottoboni, M.P.H., Ph.D. heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer are termed the modern nutritional diseases because scientific studies and biochemical facts clearly point to the modern American heart-healthy diet as a major underlying cause of these diseases. This book describes the changes that have taken place in the American diet over the last 100 years and explains how these changes were accelerated after 1930 by advances in food technology. The book presents biochemical and other scientific evidence to show how these changes are implicated not only in the modern nutritional diseases but also in other growing disease problems such as Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, senile dementia, and depression.

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Mind/Body Health
When it comes to health, the best thing is not to get angry in the first place. Once triggered, however, is it better to argue, shout, and bang your fists - or silently seethe? In "Healthy Anger: Let It Out or Keep It In?" David S. Sobel, M.D. presents practical answers.

Spiritual Wellness
Healthy Update is very pleased to welcome our friend Philip Goldberg. His monthly column "Spiritual Wellness" will focus on how can you can develop a healthy spirituality. An interfaith minister and spiritual counselor in Los Angeles, Phil is the author or coauthor of 17 books, most recently Roadsigns: Navigating Your Path to Spiritual Happiness and Making Peace with God. In his first column, "The Spirit of Wellness," he references research on spirituality and health. Dozens of experiments have linked religious participation with various measures of well-being. However, religious involvement is generally good for your health only when your spiritual life itself is healthy. Some of the basic elements of spiritual wellness include take responsibility, heal religious wounds, go beyond belief, broaden your base, gather together, and monitor your progress.

RAPID RELIEF FOR MIGRAINES - WORKS IN MINUTES, NOT HOURS!

MigraSpray is a patented over-the-counter homeopathic drug intended to be a comprehensive approach for the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo, controlled clinical trial, 88% of patients received relief of symptoms in an average of less than 7 minutes. In an ongoing clinical trial 90% of patients using MigraSpray on a continual daily basis had their migraine headache attacks eliminated.

IS YOUR CLIENT OR PATIENT READY TO CHANGE?
Are you looking for a tool to determine your client's readiness to change various lifestyle behaviors? The Wellness Inventory not only provides a wellness score indicating your client's level of wellness in 12 key areas, but also assesses their motivation to change in these areas. For more information, visit: wellnessinventory.net

Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks

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Sixth World Congress on Qigong
Medical Qigong: Body, Mind, Spirit Healing and World Peace
San Francisco, CA USA
December 19-21, 2003
Contact: East West Academy of Healing Arts - 415-285-9400

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

Victoria Health Show
Victoria, British Columbia CANADA
January 23-24, 2004
Contact: Healthshows - 604-885-0960

CancerGuides - Professional Training Program
For health professionals and patient advocates integrating CAM into work with cancer patients
Berkeley, CA USA
January 25-31,2004
Contact: The Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338