SWIM AT HOME, STAY FIT FOR LIFE

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Meditation Has a Place in Helping Patients Improve Health
As patients and doctors seek answers other than medications to treat illnesses, some are finding that meditation can be strong medicine. Sometimes, meditation helps the body and mind so much that patients can reduce their dosage of medications, such as drugs to reduce blood pressure or stress and anxiety. In a few cases, meditation has proved so effective that it picks up where medication leaves off.

Sun May Help MS Sufferers
Sunshine may act as protection against the progression of multiple sclerosis, according to new research. Another study suggests that women who take vitamin D supplements are 40 per cent less likely to develop MS. Vitamin D is sometimes called the sunshine vitamin because sunlight triggers a chemical reaction in the body leading to vitamin D production.

Active, Physically Fit Employees Have Better Work Performance
Employees' levels of physical fitness and activity significantly affect the quality and quantity of work performed. More fit workers needed to expend less extra effort to do their work. Obesity had a negative impact on work. Obese employees reported more difficulty getting along with coworkers, while severely obese workers missed significantly more days of work.

MORE HEALTH NEWS...
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WHAT IS BENFOTIAMINE?

Benfotiamine (benfo) is a lipid (fat) soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine). This substance is of the allithiamine group of the naturally occurring thiamine-derived compounds. It is found in very small quantities within roasted, crushed garlic and other Allium genus vegetables such as onions, shallots, and leeks.

Most clinical trials to date have mainly concentrated on diabetic complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy. Many researchers suggest that there are beneficial effects for diabetics and non-diabetics.

Benfotiamine has been shown to be beneficial for: sciatica, vascular health, general nerve health, lowering blood pressure, cellular protection, anti-aging, fibromyalgia, and preventing lactic acidosis.

CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on SENSING, the third of 12 keys to wellness in the Wellness Inventory. It is through the senses--seeing, touching, smelling, hearing, tasting--that we come to know and enjoy the world. Our abilities to work, to feel pleasure, to communicate with others, and to impact the world are directly related to our abilities to appreciate and use our sensory input efficiently and creatively.

Simply Well
Although there is a mass of conflicting data surrounding the components of sound nutrition practices, in "Learn Ten Basics about Food" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., provides you with certain recommendations that are almost universally accepted. He challenges you to pick one to implement into your daily diet over the next few weeks.

Staying Healthly Tips
Healing is the resolution of conflict and progressing along your evolutionary path. In "10 Tips on Healing Naturally and The Nature of Healing" Elson M. Haas, M.D. encourages you to allow yourself to become your full and true Self. He offers you condensed wisdom that covers all parts of yourself. Use them and integrate them through work and play.

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From Fatigued to Fantastic
In "Q & A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. - #6" Dr. Teitelbaum responds to concerned questions about what can cause a sudden onset of CFS/FMS.

Healthy Alternatives
Osteopathy is a system of health care which recognizes that the self-healing, self-regulating ability of the body is dependent upon a number of factors, including favorable environmental conditions (internal and external), adequate nutrition and normal structural integrity. In "What is Osteopathy?" Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O., M.R.O. covers the concept of osteopathy and the distinction between osteopathic and other forms of physical treatment.

Healthy Child
Acne is the curse of the teen years. Just when young people start to want to look their best, they have to deal with pimples. In "Childhood Acne" the American Institute of Preventive Medicine clears up a number of myths, and offers practical dos and don'ts.

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.

Healthy Bookstore - The Yeast Connection and Women's Health

For millions of women now suffering from chronic health maladies that are often misdiagnosed "The Yeast Connection and Women's Health" by William G. Crook, M.D. contains current information on chronic health complaints with a "yeast connection"; new research that women can use to gain their physician's support; success stories of women who have regained their health; the latest research about natural hormone therapy (HRT); links to online tools that a woman can use to work with for her symptoms.

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THE SECRET TO YOUNG, BEAUTIFUL-LOOKING SKIN

Beat the clock with the C-No Wrinkle Anti-Aging System, a powerful, scientifically validated secret to achieving and maintaining young, beautiful-looking skin from Phenomena. C-No Wrinkle combines Vitamin C with Colloidosome Technology, bio-nutrition, progesterone and botanicals for the first time ever. System includes 5 products & Free cosmetic bag -- all for $59.95, a $118 value!

Nutrition Tips
We all have a craving for a sweet taste and usually satisfy this craving with sugar, "natural" sugar substitutes, or synthetic artificial sweeteners. Unfortunately, each has unhealthy consequences. In "Staying Healthy the Stevia Way" Ray Sahelian, M.D. and Donna Gates point out how stevia can be advantageous to practically everyone whose diet contains sweeteners, but particularly for diabetics, children, and those interested in decreasing caloric intake.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Hummus Sandwich Spread."

Mind Over Matter
In "On Being Human: The Delinquents" Barry Bittman, M.D. shares a shocking story of orphaned adolescent elephants who taunted and attached rhinos. When placed into an environment with adult elephants to model appropriate behavior, these adolescents stopped their aggressive behavior. This is a powerful reminder not to underestimate the importance of adult influence on children.

Spiritual Wellness
Anyone who takes his or her spiritual life seriously will, from time to time, dance at the heart of paradox. Philip Goldberg has identified four major paradoxes that spiritual seekers tend to encounter, regardless of their faith, background or individual path and shares them in "At the Heart of Paradox." They include You're on your own / You can't do it alone; Lose yourself / Improve yourself; Escape the world / Embrace the world; You're already there / There's a long way to go.

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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, and provides tools and resources to help make the changes. For more information, visit: wellnessinventory.net

Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks

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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

Body Mind Life Expo 2004
The Midwest's Largest Health & Natural Products Expo
Minneapolis, MN USA
March 26-27, 2004
Contact: Mid-America Events & Expos, Inc. - 612-798-7237

The Sixth International Conference on Science and Consciousness
Consciousness Exploring Itself
Albuquerque, NM USA
April 23-28, 2004
Contact: The Message Company - 505-474-0998