Gov't Says 41 Million Have Pre-Diabetes
A surprising high number of Americans have pre-diabetes, high enough blood sugar to dramatically increase their risk of getting the disease. The 41 million number is double previous estimates. It is important that people are aware of their condition and use diet and exercise to delay, if not prevent, the onset of diabetes.

Doctor Says New Acupuncture Treatment Improves Sight
Macular degeneration is a disease that leads to deteriorating eyesight. An acupuncture protocol for treating this condition is working equally well in both the dry and wet forms of macular degeneration. Independent testing of patients receiving this therapy verifies significant sight improvement.

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CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on EATING, the 4th of 12 keys to wellness in the Wellness Inventory. Most Americans' eating patterns represent a public health crisis. If a new disease erupted that was one tenth as destructive as most people's diets, there would be a massive public outcry to find the cure. The way many people eat is the result of a lifestyle that glorifies immediate satisfaction and neglects the long-term consequences.

Simply Well
Death is a fact of life. In "Make a Friend of Death" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., presents the position that with death as your friend, you might live more consciously—caring for your health and wellbeing, honoring your body as the only one you've got.

Healthy Bookstore - The Secret of the Shadow

Debbie Ford believes that each person is born with unique gifts and a divine purpose, which are lost when we create a "story"--a collection of beliefs--that manufactures a false self and casts a shadow to hide our uniqueness and prevent us from success in work and love. In "The Secret of the Shadow: The Power of Owning Your Whole Story," she explains "the key is to stop chasing the feel-good moments and make peace with our stories so we can understand, accept and embrace everything in the past that has caused us pain." Once we stop trying to change the painful parts of our story, we will discover the divine plan for our lives.

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RENEWAL WEEKEND AT THE CHOPRA CENTER

In addition to lectures and workshops with Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon, the Renewal Weekend will include morning yoga classes, meditation sessions, and an optional healing hands massage workshop. To register for this program, please call The Chopra Center at (888) 424-6772 ext. 1111 or visit www.chopra.com for more information.

Nutritional Medicine and Longevity
CoQ is required for cell energy. It strengthens the immune system, conferring greater resistance to infection, not due to increased numbers of white blood cells but greater potency of the existing cells. In "Coenzyme Q10: A Miracle Vitamin" Richard A. Kunin, M.D. notes that tissue levels of CoQ decline as much as 80% in old age. This single fact appears to explain some of the increased risk of heart failure, immune dysfunction, delayed healing and general weakening of energy and strength that are stereotypical of growing old. By simply taking supplements of CoQ, this age-related drop in vitality can be reversed to an amazing extent.

Healthy Alternatives
Hands-on manipulation for healing is probably older than any other healing tradition. In "Massage Therapy and Bodywork: Healing Through Touch" William Collinge, M.P.H., Ph.D. outlines the history of the development of this modality, presents the key principles, and lists the various varieties and techniques.

Healthy Woman Update
In "Depression: Is Yeast A Missing Link?" Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D. and Carol Beck, M.S. explain how overgrowth of Candida albicans (yeast) is an often-overlooked cause of depression. Toxins and food allergens can penetrate the intestinal wall when the intestinal flora become imbalanced, releasing them into the bloodstream and throughout the system. This condition, which can cause many symptoms, is called “leaky gut syndrome.” The endocrine disturbances that occur as a result of leaky gut syndrome may promote a release of brain chemicals, disturbing the normal balance of mood regulating chemicals in the brain, resulting in depression and anxiety.

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 acupuncture? The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine section includes the Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Alliance and American Association of Oriental Medicine member databases.

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Mediterranean Culinary Excursion to Greece
August 3 - 10, 2004

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Nutrition Tips
Fresh vegetables have life force and are a major contributor to health and vitality. In "Vegetables" Elson M. Haas, M.D. reminds us that most vegetables are very high in water and necessary vitamins and minerals and are low in fat and protein. Thus, they are a perfect complement to animal protein meals to help supply the needed nutrients that aid the digestion and utilization of those concentrated foods.

There's a Yogi in the Kitchen!
To most Westerners, curry or "curried" refers to anything that is made with curry powder. In "Lessons in Curry" Siri-Veda Kaur Khalsa teaches us that curry is actually a special dish, while what we call "curry" is really just the normal way of preparing vegetables in India. Learn what spices to use, along with how to buy, prepare and store these spices to have on hand for other curry recipes.

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The Healer Within
The presence of special breathing practices in the ancient cultures has always been a mystery to people in the Western world. In "Extending the Inhalation" Dr. Roger Jahnke explains that even with deep breathing there is still some lung capacity left following the exhalation. In this method the fullest extent of filling and emptying of the lungs is enacted. At both extremes, inhalation and exhalation, the benefit may be multiplied by briefly holding the breath.

Mind/Body Health
While it may make sense to limit your exposure to the viruses which trigger the sniffling, sneezing and coughing of the common cold, a recent study shows that, in fact, being around people - lots of different people - may be a key factor in being less susceptible to colds. In "Feed Friendships, Starve Colds" David S. Sobel, M.D. presents research results that the more diverse your set of social relationships - friends, relatives, co-workers, neighbors, fellow members of religious and community organizations - the less likely you are to catch a cold.

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.

WELLNESS INVENTORY - BRING BALANCE TO YOUR CLIENTS' LIVES
Are you looking for a tool to determine your client's readiness to change various lifestyle behaviors and to bring more balance to their lives? The Wellness Inventory not only assesses your client in 12 key areas of wellness, but also determines 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

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

BioSet and Energy and Wellness including Colds & Flu
June 11-13, 2004
Washington, DC USA
Contact: BioSet Institute - 877-927-0741

First Annual Conference on the Challenges & Benefits of Integrative Medicine
August 14-18, 2004
Wailea, HI USA
Contact: HealthQuest Travel - 800-874-1996

The Power of Positive Energy and Intuition to Heal
With Judith Orloff, M.D.
August 20-22, 2004
Big Sur, CA USA
Contact: Esalen Institute - 831-667-3000

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