TRACK AND IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING

To bring about changes in your life, it is critical to understand yourself as a whole person - in body, mind, and spirit. The Wellness Inventory is an online, holistic assessment program designed to determine your current balance in 12 key areas of your life.

Created by wellness pioneer John W. Travis, M.D., the program identifies specific areas in your life you are motivated to change, helps you create a personal wellness plan, and provides resources and tools to help you reach your goals. Bring more balance into your life!
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Lack of Vitamin C Linked to Respiratory Disorders
A study has found that vitamin C may prevent symptoms associated with airway diseases such as cystic fibrosis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the two-year study, researchers discovered that vitamin C supports the normal hydration of airway surfaces, while vitamin C deficiency may lead to dry, sticky mucus membranes lining the airway.

The ABCs Of HSAs: A Primer on Health Savings Accounts
The new Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are much like IRAs or Medical Savings Accounts because they are funded, portable and belong to the individual. Recently issued guidance from the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Department of Labor clarifies the statutory rules but imposes some significant restrictions on HSA plan design. Only time will tell if HSAs will revolutionize the delivery of health care in the United States or merely serve as tax-savings vehicles.

Diet Gurus Agree on Basics for Weight Loss
A panel of diet doctors participated in a passionate discussion aimed at simplifying diet messages. They focused on bad carbs vs. good carbs, low fat vs. low carb and calorie counting vs. carb counting. In the end, all agreed that reducing refined starches and sugars might be one of the most important steps to weight loss.

MORE HEALTH NEWS...
To keep up-to-date with news in the world of health and medicine, visit our Healthy News and our Healthy News Archive.

INNOVATIVE - REVOLUTIONARY - SUCCESSFUL
Tap into the power of BioSET SEMINAR SERIES
THE KEY: A Revolutionary Software System

With the BioSET series, learn to treat and prevent chronic health problems. Allergens are the root cause of many chronic conditions. BioSET addresses these conditions at their source with three techniques:
* Allergy-desensitization technique
* Organ Detoxification
* Enzyme Therapy

BioSET seminars are intensive educational sessions that include lectures, study manuals, and hands-on taught by Ellen W. Cutler, MD, DC.

With the BioSET series, you can:
--Enhance your clinical skills
--Open the door to patient referrals
--Network with other BioSET practitioners, some of the most innovative health care professionals in the country.

To register for an upcoming BioSET seminar, or for more information, call 1-877-927-0741, or visit us online at: www.bioset-institute.com

CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of COMMUNICATING, the 9th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. This section focuses almost exclusively on verbal communication, exploring the dynamics of how people talk to themselves and one another. It also looks at the breakdowns in communication that can occur. As you come to understand and appreciate this process, you may simultaneously understand and appreciate yourself. The clearer the channel (you), the better the possibilities for a meaningful encounter--a dynamic energy exchange.

Simply Well
Wellness starts with the recognition that your body is wise, your mind is wise, and your soul is wise. In "Discover What You Already Know" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., reminds you that you may not always honor that wisdom in yourself, but it is there nonetheless. He offers you some honest self-exploration exercises that will gradually reveal more of your own inner wisdom.

Keeping Fit
Lawn and gardening activities are always more effective, efficient and enjoyable when you are in good physical condition. In "Using Lawn and Garden Tools Safely" Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. not only gives basic conditioning tips, but details specific suggestions for using equipment such as a rototiller, trimmer, lawnmower and spreader.

Healthy Bookstore - For Yourself

Thousands of years ago, philosophers and scientists in ancient India devised a system called Ayurveda, or "the science of life," which explains the nature of everything in the universe. Now, in "What's Your Dosha, Baby?: Discover the Vedic Way for Compatibility in Life and Love," author Lisa Marie Coffey applies this ancient wisdom to modern-day relationships, offering readers an exciting new way to measure their compatibility with lovers, friends, coworkers, and family and arming them with the insight they need to make all their relationships work.

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WHAT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

Your family's well being. Try one of America's best-selling nutritional supplements: Seasilver(R). Family is a great gift. Treat them to a great whole-food supplement. Seasilver(R). for you, for your family.

From Fatigued to Fantastic
In "Q and A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. - #16" Dr. Teitelbaum explains the importance of eight to nine hours of deep sleep a night to restore health and eliminate pain for those dealing with CFS and Fibromyalgia. He starts with a few critical sleep therapy concepts to know before getting to specific treatments in depth.

Healthy Alternatives
Animals can experience over-sensitivity, fear, despondency, loneliness and depression, among other emotions. When tender loving care isn't enough, and medical problems have been ruled out as the cause of these emotional states, flower remedies can assist an animal suffering from the ill-effects of stress. In "Your Pet's Emotional Health" Leslie J. Kaslof offers specific options for dogs and cats.

Healthy Woman Update
Menstrual cramps are one of the most common healthcare problems that women suffer during their reproductive years. At least 10 percent of younger women have symptoms so severe that they are unable to handle their normal range of activities. In "What are Menstrual Cramps?" Susan M. Lark, M.D. educates women on the causes and the risk factors.

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 colonics? The Colon Hydrotherapy section includes the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy member database.

Eastern Caribbean Cruise - Departs from Miami
November 14-21, 2004

This interactive series of motivational seminars and workshops is designed for diabetes patients of all ages and families/friends. Learn how to live life to the fullest with diabetes. Designed and facilitated by Susan Sloane, B.S., Rph.,C.D.E., Nutritionist, CPT. May qualify for insurance reimbursement. Ask about early bird savings. Produced by mindbodytravel and JM Educational Consulting. Please call 1-800-874-1996.

Nutrition Tips
Nuts are one of nature's richest foods and have good-quality protein. For vegetarians nuts may be the most concentrated food they eat. In "Nuts" Elson M. Haas, M.D. provides a condensed overview of nutritional value and other important information on almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, chestnuts, pistachios, coconuts and walnuts.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Moroccan Vegetable Couscous."

DEEP MEDITATION AT THE PUSH OF A BUTTON!

This personal/spiritual growth program really works. Experience dramatic positive change as depression, anxiety, and emotional trauma fade away. Meditate as deeply as a Zen Monk with push of a button. Free Demo - Guaranteed. Click now!

Mind Over Matter
In "Tobacco: A Global Epidemic" Barry Bittman, M.D. points out that 10+ million people die EACH YEAR from a product that individuals actually pay for. His shares his ideas on why, and challenges us to look at some economic realities.

Music and Wellness
In "Drum Circles: An Ancient Methodology for a Modern World" Remo Belli explains how the ancient practice of drum circles has become a modern group activity being used as a tool for wellness and community building. This form of musical expression is more than entertainment, it has health promoting value.

DR. WERBACH'S NUTRITION RESEARCH CLASSIC NOW ON CD!

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 - 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

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

Certificate Program: Coaching Skills for Wellness Professionals
Facilitated by Michael Arloski, Ph.D.
July 10-11, 2004
Stephens Point, WI USA
Contact: National Wellnes Institute - 800-243-8694

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

MindBodySpirit Medicine
Integrating the best of mind-body medicine into your practice
October 3-9, 2004
Minneapolis, MN USA
Contact: Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338

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