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Study Suggests Good Sleep Helps Cancer Recovery
A new study shows that how well you sleep may determine how well your body fights cancer -- and may help explain how mental well-being plays into cancer recovery and progression. Previous studies have shown that cancer patients who have group therapy or a strong social network fare better than those who do not. According to the new study, this could be because people with stronger social support sleep more soundly, causing less disruption to the body's hormone balances.

Antioxidants Linked to Lower Asthma Risk
Survey data on youths under 17 has shown that increases in intakes of antioxidants serum beta-carotene, vitamin C, and the trace mineral selenium were associated with a lower risk of asthma prevalence.

Pediatrics: Benefits of Antidepressants in Kids Unclear
The use of antidepressants to treat depression or other conditions, such as attention-deficit disorder, in children is growing rapidly even though there are few credible studies showing that they work. As U.S. regulators debate whether a popular class of antidepressant drugs causes suicidal behavior in children, their review is also raising questions about whether the drugs are effective.

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HOW TO PUMMEL OLD AGE AND PLEASE YOUR WIFE

This "miracle cure" helps you boost muscle mass and grow lean again. It helps you burn body fat and turn heads on the golf course. It sharpens your memory, focuses your mind, and banishes depression... It can even improve your marriage by boosting your power and virility... It's not some nasty drug -- it's natural and your body floods you with it when you become a man. Problem is, your body stops as you age. Now, learn how you can naturally produce this "miracle cure" again.

CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of THINKING, the 7th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. This stage of the journey relates thinking to physical and mental health, and offers some creative options for using thinking to improve your wellbeing.

Simply Well
While an attitude of openness to life is definitely health-promoting, saying yes to life means saying no a good deal of the time, too. People who are afraid of disapproval from others will say yes regardless of their true feelings to avoid rocking the boat. In "Just Say No" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., explains the health promoting benefits for appropriately saying no.

Staying Healthly Tips
Have you done an honest evaluation of your life and habits. In "Ten Tips on The Purification Process" Elson M. Haas, M.D. asks you "How do you think each activity contributes to your health?" He offers a ten step approach for looking at the foods and substances you consume and setting up a program to gradually address diet, supplements, exercise, emotional issues around habits and food, and spiritual alignment and improved relationships to people, food, and self.

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From Fatigued to Fantastic
In "Q and A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. - #8" Dr. Teitelbaum explains how stresses can suppress the hypothalamus. He goes on to detail what happens when this happens and how this relates to CFS/FMS.

Healthy Alternatives
Oral chelation means substances taken by mouth to chelate undesirable substances out of the body. In "Oral Chelation" Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O., M.R.O. presents two basic approaches: the first uses foods and nutrient supplements to achieve this effect and the other uses oral EDTA supplements.

Healthy Child
Childhood sore throats occur most often in late winter and early spring. The majority of sore throats are minor viral illnesses that can be treated easily at home. However, about one-third of childhood sore throats are diagnosed as "strep" throat, which is highly contagious and persistent. In "Sore Throat" Janet Zand, L.Ac., O.M.D. educated you to recognize distinguishing signs and symptoms of serious situations. She offers parents a variety of treatment options, including conventional and alternative approaches.

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.

Healthy Bookstore - The Wisdom of Menopause

In "The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change" by Christiane Northrup, M.D. challenges convention. "The change" is not simply a collection of physical problems to be "fixed"--whether with hormones or herbs--but a mind-body revolution that brings the greatest opportunity for growth since adolescence. This book examines the connection between menopause and a woman's emotional and spiritual life. And it stresses how the choices a woman makes now--from the quality of her relationships to the quality of her diet--either secure her health and well-being for the rest of her life, or put her future at risk.

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Ola Loa Energy is an effervescent, great tasting multi-vitamin vitamin powder that provides quick recovery from stress, sports and the rigors of daily life, with all the natural energy boosters and a doctor's selection of strategic nutrients providing greater absorption. Designed by renowned nutrition pioneer, Richard A. Kunin, M.D., Ola Loa is so gentle on the body it can be taken anytime. Just place Ola Loa Tropical Power Powder into an empty glass, add a few ounces of water or juice, and watch it stir itself. Enjoy the Ola Loa feeling!

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Nutrition Tips
Although we reach for the coffee or tea cup hoping to boost our energy, studies show that we are actually inducing a state of stress. Caffeine drives the adrenal glands to produce stress hormones that can remain in the blood stream up to 18 hours after consumption. In "The Hidden Link Between Stress, Aging and Caffeine" Caroline MacDougall sheds new light on lifestyle practices that ultimately lead to fatigue, plus tips for kicking the caffeine habit.

Fabulous Functional Foods
Originally made to be a topping for oven baked onions, Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan’s recipe for "Lentil-Zucchini Mash With Nigella Seeds And Roasted Sesame Oil" can also be used like mashed potatoes or as a spread. Try adding chili, coriander, fresh basil, fish sauce, sesame seeds, or other condiments.

Mind Over Matter
While we've been blasted with countless ads touting the benefits of a host of natural remedies, rarely do we consider key mind-body strategies for preventing the common cold. In "The Common Cold: A Mind-Body Perspective" Barry Bittman, M.D. reports that researchers found that stressful life events, perceived stress and social isolation were key factors that predicted who was more likely to get sick when exposed to a virus. Learning to deal with your stress is one important step toward remaining healthy.

Spiritual Wellness
Hundreds of scientific studies have documented the benefits of meditation. Yet a great many people have not come to see its practical value. In "Meditating on Meditation" Philip Goldberg points out that the most frequently mentioned excuses for not meditating are "I don't have time." and "I don't know how." With his over 30 years of experience meditating, you can believe him when he says these obstacles to regular meditation are easy to overcome.

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GUIDE YOUR PATIENTS ON THEIR WELLNESS JOURNEY
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

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