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WHO Says HRT Not Good For Women
The World Health Organization has admitted that hormone replacement therapy is not good for women's health. Until two years ago the buzz word for women as they reached menopause was hormone replacement therapy. Today these same experts know that they were wrong and that there are a lot of unknowns that research was yet to uncover.

Heart-Diabetes Study Examines Chromium Supplement
National Institutes of Health is funding a university clinical trial to study the potential benefits of chromium picolinate supplements in men and women diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome. This condition has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and affects approximately 22 percent of Americans. The 20-week study will assess the effects of nutritional supplementation with 1,000 mcg of chromium per day, as chromium picolinate on insulin resistance and other cardiovascular factors in adults with Metabolic Syndrome.

Cod-liver Oil May Aid Arthritis Patients
For generations, parents had their children swallow fishy-smelling, vile-tasting cod-liver oil. Rich in vitamins A and D, the oil was supposed to make them healthier. But it is adults with arthritis who especially may benefit. In a Wales study half of the patients, who were awaiting knee replacement surgery, were given high-strength cod-liver oil before their operations. The other patients received dummy pills. When the patients underwent knee surgery, doctors analyzed samples of cartilage and joint tissue. The majority of those who had taken the oil produced less of a cartilage-eroding enzyme. This demonstrated the potential of cod-liver oil to slow the breakdown of knee cartilage and reduce pain could reduce the number of patients needing knee and hip replacements each year.

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ZENMED THREE STEP SKIN CARE SYSTEM

The ZENMED Three Step system is designed to heal and rejuvenate your skin. Exfoliate old skin, gently wash, then nourish - for a treatment that only an exclusive spa could provide. Tapping into Nature's wisdom, ZENMED has now perfected the purest blend of all-natural plant and root extracts and designed the optimum transdermal delivery system to cleanse, heal and protect your skin. In minutes, you will have the freshest most luminous skin possible! The 3-Step Skin Care System will turn back the hands of time and peel back the layers to reveal the REAL YOU.

CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of SEX the 10th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. The sexual revolution of the 70s had many positive effects on the social climate. It paved the way for more frank and open discussion of sex and sexual problems, made getting needed information on sexual matters easier, and has fostered a more tolerant attitude towards behaviors that once were condemned as unhealthy, deviant, or criminal. However, this new openness did not solve all our problems, and in fact, created new ones. This section will explore the many dimensions of our sexuality and suggest ways to expand our awareness of the precious aspect of life energy.

Simply Well
Music alters the body and the mind. In "Explore Healing Music and Sounds" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., reminds us that music can enhance deep relaxation, supply you with new energy, stimulate creativity, and even transport you into other states of consciousness - depending on the type of music you choose.

Keeping Fit
Winter is a time when most adults experience increasing bodyweight and decreasing fitness. In "Exercise For Better Health And Sports Performance" Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D. explains how the usual reduction in aerobic exercise results in lower functional capacity of the cardiovascular system, and the typical reduction in strength exercise results in both muscle and bone loss. However, brightening the winter days with some sensible exercise can reverse many degenerative conditions, reduce your injury potential, improve your physical appearance, and enhance your sports participation.

PROTECT YOUR CHILD DURING FLU SEASON
with ChildLife's "Immune Support Kit"

ChildLife Essentials offers doctor-developed nutritional formulas you can trust. Our "Immune Support Kit" provides your child with the nutritional support of First Defense & Echinacea to stimulate natural immune responses and defend the body and Vitamin C for immune support. The Immune Support Kit includes:

* First Defense - (4 fluid oz)
* Echinacea 4 Kids - (1 fluid oz - Orange Flavor)
* Liquid Vitamin C - (4 fl oz)

Nutritional Medicine and Longevity
Autism diagnosis is based on lack of language development, lack of social interaction, and stereotyped and repetitive behaviors. Some require that you start from scratch, while others, especially tablets or capsules, are available ready made.In "Autism: Children Who Can't Speak" Richard A. Kunin, M.D. discusses a number of possible causes of this condition, and the preventive role of vitamin A.

Healthy Alternatives
The herbal treatments come in many forms, including teas, baths, compresses, poultices, oils, and ointments. Some require that you start from scratch, while others, especially tablets or capsules, are available ready made. In "Preparing Herbal Treatments" Janet Zand, L.Ac., O.M.D. provides recipes and directions to teach you how to prepare and use a wide variety of herbal treatments.

Healthy Woman Update
Menopause is a transition not a disease! In "Menopause" Pamela S. Jeanne, R.N., N.D. reminds us that centuries ago older women were the respected and looked to for their knowledge, advise and aged kindness. Women can reclaim this by becoming knowledgeable of the menopause process and join other women to honor this wonderful time in their lives.

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 holistic approach? The Holistic Health Care section includes the American Holistic Health Association and American Association for Health Freedom member databases.

Healthy Bookstore - All About Saw Palmetto and Prostate Health

As men approach their fifties, they often become increasingly concerned about prostate enlargement and the problems associated with it. Fortunately, prostate enlargement and its symptoms can now be treated naturally and effectively with saw palmetto. "Frequently Asked Questions: All About Saw Palmetto and Prostate Health" by Michael Janson explains the prostate, its function, medical management, surgical procedures, and how this simple herb and other natural nutritional treatments can ease the discomforts of prostate enlargement, and even help prevent them. Here are the answers you need lo make natural treatments work for you.

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NATUR-LEAF - UNIVERSAL TOOL FOR NATURAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE & IMMUNE CONTROL!

The Strongest Concentration of Sterols/Sitosterolins Available! Natur-Leaf's ground-breaking green sprout formula containing a high-impact sterol/sterolin combination represents an unprecedented synergistic formula that enhances quality of life, from disease control to age-retarding. Isolated by scientists as far back as 1922, sterol's remarkable health benefits were confirmed by extensive research in the last two decades. A true master-source for energy management and age deceleration!

Nutrition Tips
With a little effort on each of our parts and a willingness to change, we can make a big difference in the incidence of this nation's number one killer, cardiovascular disease. In "Nutritional Program for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention" Elson M. Haas, M.D. addresses cardiovascular disease risks, dietary fats, goals for decreasing CVD risks, dietary suggestions to reduce CVD risks, herbs and supplements, and exercise benefits in cardiovascular disease.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "No-Cholesterol French Toast."

The Healer Within
Because we are generally addicted to complexity and busyness, reaching a state of authentic relaxation is a challenge. The beauty of progressive relaxation processes is their simplicity and their ability to allow the mind to have an easy focus. In "Progressive Relaxation, Option III" Dr. Roger Jahnke presents advanced relaxation and meditation methods which include concentration, focus, intention and visualization that are used to regulate the body function, move the Qi or energy to specific areas of the body and even project the energy outside the body.

Music and Wellness
In the interview "On the Healing Power of Music" with Dr. Daniel Redwood, Steven Halpern elaborates on his view that music conveys a vibrational essence with important implications for health and healing. He discusses the phenomenon of entrainment, in which the human heart involuntarily synchronizes its beat to the rhythm supplied by external stimuli.

LET GO OF FEAR & ANXIETY WITH THE SEDONA METHOD

Nutritional Influences on Illness is your instant access to the scientific literature on nutritional medicine -- over 4,200 pages of nutrition research on specific health conditions. Compiled over the last 15 years by renowned nutritional medicine expert Melvyn Werbach, M.D., the CD is designed for health practitioners, researchers & proactive consumers, covering the 100 health conditions in a masterful, easy-to-read style. Additional sourcebooks available. SPECIAL: Previously $395, CD is now only $99!

WELLNESS INVENTORY - A TOOL FOR MANAGING CLIENT WELLNESS
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

Family Day at The Chopra Center
La Costa Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, CA USA
March 14, 2004
Contact: The Chopra Center - 888-424-6772 ext. 1111

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