"PERFECT CURE" FOR HEART DISEASE

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FDA To Go After Herbal Supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to tighten oversight of herbal supplements, including bitter orange, or citrus aurantium, which is being marketed as a substitute for ephedra, recently banned by the FDA, usnic acid, which is derived from lichens and has been used in weight-loss aids, and aristolochic acid, sold for weight loss and to help with stomach problems.

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Releases New Five-Year Strategic Plan
The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements Strategic Plan has released its five-year strategic plan entitled, "Promoting Quality Science in Dietary Supplement Research, Education and Communication: A Strategic Plan for the Office of Dietary Supplements 2004-2009." This plan provides a roadmap intended to catalyze research that will expand the scientific knowledge base to improve health of the public.

Drug Ads Tout Benefits But Obscure Risks
It's hard to miss the boom in advertisements for prescription drugs in newspapers and magazines these days. It's even harder to know which ones to believe, because the Food and Drug Administration, which is supposed to protect people from ads that exaggerate the benefits or soft-pedal the risks of prescription drugs, is hobbled by obsolete standards, inadequate staffing and a growing reluctance to get tough with drug companies that produce questionable ads in newspapers and consumer magazines.

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CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on MOVING, the 5th of 12 keys to wellness in the Wellness Inventory. Everything in us is moving. The heart pumps, blood flows, lungs expand and contract, eyes roll, eardrums vibrate. To be alive is to be moving. Inhibit the movement and you create illness. Stop movement and you are dead. Allow it fully and you realize wellness. Because of this movement, everything is changing from moment to moment. To block movement therefore is to block change. The moving body freely channels the energy of life.

Simply Well
People need people. And often they don't realize how great their need is until some moment of great joy or deep sorrow. In "Keep Friendship Alive" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., explains why one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself is to cultivate vibrant friendships - the kind that will supply you with the genuine support everyone needs, friendships in which you can dare to reveal your feelings, act spontaneously, care, touch, and serve.

Healthy Bookstore - You Don't Have to Go Home from Work Exhausted!

Everyone dreams of taking a vacation that will completely rejuvenate them - one that will return them to work and family more relaxed, healthy, sane and confident. "Spa Vacations: Your Guide to Healing Centers and Retreats" by Annalisa Cunningham highlights over 100 spas and healing retreats that can help relieve stress, rejuvenate your energy, and pamper your body, mind and spirit. Author Annalisa Cunningham has extensively researched retreats, resorts, and spas across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, in order to provide you with the most comprehensive spa vacation guide around.

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NATURAL HEMORRHOID RELIEF WITH 94% SUCCESS RATE

If you are suffering from hemorrhoids, there is an herbal supplement that may help provide complete and lasting relief. Hemaron hemorrhoids supplement contains the herbal extract of Japanese pagoda tree, Horse chestnut, and Butcher's broom. Studies of Japanese pagoda tree showed that it can provide complete relief from the burning, itching, pain, and discomfort of hemorrhoids with an amazing 94% success rate. For more information on Hemaron, please visit www.hemaron.com

From Fatigued to Fantastic
In "Q and A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. - #7" Dr. Teitelbaum responds to concerned questions about what are the triggers for a gradual onset of CFS/FMS.

Healthy Alternatives
The notion that stress can predispose us to physical illness has persisted for centuries. In "Natural Substances Offer New Hope For Stress Relief" Leslie J. Kaslof states that a less known option for those searching for safe, nonhabit forming alternatives to chemical drugs, natural stabilizing factors can be found in flowering plants. He matches specific emotional difficulties with various flower remedies.

Healthy Man Update
How do you know when you need medical help for chest pain? It's not always easy to tell. In "Chest Pain" the American Institute of Preventive Medicine has compiled guidelines for evaluating symptoms and determining when to rush to medical care and when to try self-help options.

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 naturopathy? The Naturopathic Medicine section includes the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians member database.

BE FREE OF COLD SORES

Are you one of the 80% who suffer from the pain and embarrassment of cold sores? Thanks to the ZENMED Avacare System you can now live without the symptoms of this horrific virus forever! Our revolutionary treatment stops infection before it begins, by boosting the body's immune system. This scientifically advanced system is designed to eliminate the occurrence of an outbreak and promote heath and balance in the body.

Nutrition Tips
Grains are the most commonly consumed foods worldwide. They are the main human fuel and a good source of complex carbohydrate - slower burning and with more sustained energy than simple sugars. In "Grains" Elson M. Haas, M.D. details how whole (unprocessed) grains provide a healthy amount of B vitamins, vitamin E, and many minerals. He discusses research on health benefits of grains and addresses the nutritional value of ten specific grains.

There's a Yogi in the Kitchen!
In "The Stinking Healer!" Siri-Ved Kaur Khalsa talks about garlic, one of the most ancient remedies in the history of humankind. Used as both a medicine and a food, garlic is known as an effective treatment for digestive disorders, high blood pressure, and immune strength. No wonder it has been called the king of the vegetable world!

Echoes of Silence
In "Are You Truly Alive?" Robert Rabbin states that to be truly alive is to be deeply in love with this moment. Not the moment that we imagine, not the moment of our thoughts and beliefs about this moment, but this moment, as it is. This moment of suddenness and energy and surprise. This moment of wonder and awe. This moment of beauty and Silence. This moment of light and stillness.

Music and Wellness
It's hard to imagine living without music. Yet, while listening to music is our nation's favorite pastime, active music-making isn't typically perceived to be within most people's grasp. In "Recreational Music Making: Mind-Body-Spirit and Wellness" Barry Bittman, M.D. introduces us to a new musical approach centered on wellness along with exercise, nutrition and stress reduction. Anyone can participate and share in the enjoyment regardless of experience or skill level. Participants are simply asked to bring their enthusiasm, love of music and a willingness to share the rhythms of their soul.

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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 assesses your client in 12 key areas of wellness, but also assesses their motivation to change in these areas, guides them in creating a wellness plan and provides resources to meet their goals. For more information, visit: wellnessinventory.net

Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks

Technology and Persons with Disabilities
Los Angeles, CA USA
March 15-20, 2004
Contact: The Center on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge - 818-677-2578

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

Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine
The ninth annual conference on botanical therapies for chronic conditions
Tempe, AZ USA
April 3-4, 2004
Contact: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences - 800-252-0688

Integrative Pain Medicine
New York, NY USA
April 16-17, 2004
Contact: Columbia University/Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - 212-342-0101

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

Mind/Body Training in Positive Psychology Training presents a mind/body/spirit approach to cognitive restructuring, emphasizing strategies to increase patients' ability to cope with suffering
Boston, MA USA
April 26-29, 2004
Contact: Harvard Medical School and the Mind/Body Medical Institute - 617-384-8600

First International Symposium on the Science of Touch Towards an Integrative Medicine
Montreal, Quebec CANADA
May 12-15, 2004
Contact: International Symposium on the Science of Touch - 514-272-2254

Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium
Twelfth Annual Conference on Botanical Medicine
Black Mountain, NC USA
June 5-7, 2004
Contact: Herbal Educational Services - 800-252-0688