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DHEA Boosts Growth Rate of Human Neural Stem Cells
New work, conducted by a team of university scientists, provides some of the first direct evidence of the biological effects of DHEA on the human nervous system. Human neural stem cells, exposed in a lab dish to the steroid DHEA, exhibit a remarkable uptick in growth rates, suggesting that the hormone may play a role in helping the brain produce new cells. One of the intriguing aspects of the new work is the possibility that DHEA could have some positive effects on the adult human brain.

Breast Cancer Risk Is Higher with Antibiotics, Study Says
According to a new study, women who took antibiotics were 1-1⁄2 to 2 times more likely to have breast cancer than those who didn't. The authors of the report stressed that it doesn't mean the antibiotics caused the cancer. The study speculated that antibiotics might hurt the body's immune system by interfering with digestion of foods and the subsequent release of their vitamin C and other protective qualities. Or it could have been the infections and inflammations, not the antibiotics, that caused the cancer. Or it could be that different women have different immune systems, and maybe that's why they get cancer.

Suppressed Data From Negative Drug Trials Distorts Science
Pharmaceutical companies "deceive" doctors and their patients when they withhold unfavourable data on prescription medicines. The editorial by the Canadian Medical Association Journal was part of a package of articles looking at the suppression of trial data, with a particular focus on testing of antidepressant drugs in children and teenagers. Previously the journal had revealed that one drug company deliberately withheld trial results that showed their product was no more effective than sugar pills in children.

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REAL TIME PARENT COACHING AVAILABLE ONLINE 24/7

AboutMyKids.com pairs parents and grandparents with a degreed, experienced parenting professional who is available "live" online and over the phone. This personal parenting coach can help with issues such as managing an ongoing discipline concern, understanding stages in development, and planning for family fun time. Regardless of a child's age, AboutMyKids.com helps make the job of parenting easier by providing access to hand-selected parenting resources, one-on-one support and encouragement.

CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of PLAYING & WORKING, the 8th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. Most of our daily life falls under one of these two categories. For us adults, the majority of time is usually spent focused on work with far too little time allowed for play. What passes for play for most adults is more likely to be escape activities-- distraction from the responsibilities of work. Many people turn to the entertainment industry instead of engaging in the joyful, creative, spontaneous play that is vital to our wellbeing.

Simply Well
People tend to lose sight of the value of their work, getting so caught up in the details that they forget what they are doing or why they are doing it. In "Work Well" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., provides tips for making changes in your relationship to your job so it will satisfy you more deeply.

Healthy Computing
We are often captured by the computer and sit for hours without leaving our workstation. This immobile work style may contribute to our discomfort. In "Move and Sway" Erik Peper Ph.D. and Katherine Hughes Gibney explain how health at the computer is improved by reducing stress and avoiding immobility.

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.

Integrative Dentistry
It is not unusual for menopausal women to exhibit an increased amount of cavities, alterations in taste, gum disease and brittle jaw bone. In "Menopause and Oral Care" Flora Parsa Stay, D.D.S. explains the correlation with decreased salivary gland function, stress, and osteoporosis. She urges women to find a dentist who is aware of the symptoms associated with menopause and women's special dental needs.

Healthy Alternatives
Fasting is nature's ancient, universal "remedy" for many problems. In "Nutritional Program for Fasting" Elson M. Haas, M.D. shows how fasting can be both a useful personal tool and an important therapy. Most of the problems for which he recommends fasting as treatment are ones that result from overnutrition rather than malnutrition.

Healthy Woman Update
Endometriosis is the presence of uterine tissue outside its usual location on the inner lining of the uterus. Pain, abnormal menstrual bleeding, infertility and prolonged disability may result. In "Endometriosis" David L. Hoffmann, B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. points out that this is a notoriously difficult condition to diagnose, though up to 25% of women of childbearing age are affected by it. In mild or moderate cases herbal medication has much to offer for stress and pain, but in severe cases surgery may be indicated.

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 mind/body approach? The Mind Body Health section includes the Academy for Guided Imagery, American Society for the Alexander Technique, and Focusing Institute member databases.

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Healthy Tips for High-Level Wellness
There are hundreds of thousands of new cases of breast cancer each year. In "An Ounce of Prevention" Cherie Calbom, M.S. shares the history of breast cancer in her family and reminds us to think about our health exams, our lifestyle, our exercise habits, our stress level, and about what we put in our mouth -- all the things that can prevent cancer of the breast as well as a host of other cancers. Cherie explains how beta-carotene has received the most press, but alpha-carotene is now believed to be even more powerful in protecting our cells. Our best sources of this vital nutrient include: carrots, pumpkin, chlorella, squashes, wheatgrass, and yellow, orange, and red peppers. She recommends juicing vegetables as one way we can get a concentration of these important carotenes.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Chocolate Cake."

Healthy Bookstore - Sugar-Free Cooking With Stevia

Stevia is an all-natural herbal sweetener up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. It contains no calories, no artificial chemicals, and no carbohydrates. "Sugar-Free Cooking With Stevia: The Naturally Sweet & Calorie-Free Herb" by James and Tanya Kirkland has over 200 mouth-watering recipes with reduced calories, plus an easy-to-use conversion chart so you can substitute stevia for sugar or artificial sweeteners in your own recipes. Learn how to make sugar-free treats for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, candidiasis or those that suffer from sugar or artificial sweetener allergies!

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Mind/Body Health
Patients and their partners who avoid sexual activity for fear of triggering a recurrent heart attack may needlessly deprive themselves of a rich source of pleasure and satisfaction that contributes greatly to their quality of life. In "Sexual Activity and Heart Attack: Not to Worry" David S. Sobel, M.D. shares the "Bad News" and the "Good News" that may reassure those with these concerns.

Music and Wellness
A Community Drum Circle in the United States is a noisy and fun, family friendly event, where people come together in order to share their spirit by entraining rhythmically as a percussion ensemble. In "What is a Community Drum Circle?" Arthur Hull explains how people of all levels of musical expertise come together and share their rhythmical spirit with whatever drums and percussion they bring to the event.

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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