THE ESSENTIAL TRAVEL KIT - DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!

Here There & Beyond is proud to announce the birth of our newest and coolest product! The Essential Travel Kit - with 3 important therapeutic 15 ml essential oil sprays. Here's what's inside that cute, glide-lock bag:

Serene Spray - Jet lagged or stressed from travel?
Calm yourself with Serene
Rapid Relief Spray - Cramped from sitting too long?
Soothe sore muscles with Rapid-Relief.
ImmuAir Spray - Breathing stale, bacteria-filled air?
Purify your air space with ImmuAir.

Study: Artificial Sweetener May Disrupt Body's Ability to Count Calories
Choosing a diet soft drink over a regular, sugar-packed beverage may not be the best way to fight obesity. Researchers found that artificial sweeteners may disrupt the body's natural ability to "count" calories based on foods' sweetness. This finding may explain why increasing numbers of people in the United States lack the natural ability to regulate food intake and body weight. They also found that thick liquids aren't as satisfying - calorie for calorie - as are more solid foods.

Medical Records Require Emergency Powers
New rules meant to prevent improper disclosure of your medical records require you to made arrangements for those you have selected to have access should you become incapacitated. While you may have a power of attorney through which you give someone else authority to act for you in specified circumstances, you also need a medical power of attorney to allow your agent to contract for medical care, see medical records and permit their disclosure. However, documents drawn up long ago may not be clear enough to suit a particular doctor or hospital, so it's a good idea to review them.

MORE HEALTH NEWS...
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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.

Simply Well
Imagine trying to blow up a balloon that is knotted in the middle, and you’ll have some idea of the stress created in your body when tight clothing restricts normal breathing. In "Loosen Up Your Belt and Everything Else" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., reminds us of the dangers of tight clothing - including shoes. He offers tips so that your whole system is relaxed, opened up and flexible.

Staying Healthly Tips
School is out and it's time to play, be outdoors, and go somewhere fun. With the heat of the year coming, Elson M. Haas, M.D. reminds us that WATER is the balancing element of Summer. In "Tips on Staying Healthy with Water" he shares why drinking water is one of our most important health habits. Learn how to sort out the facts and the fiction.

Tips for a Healthy Summer
Don't let your summer be tarnished with a fall, twisted limb, sports injury or over-exertion. Prevention is far better than needing "First Aid for Sprains & Strains" including R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate).

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

From Fatigued to Fantastic
In "Q and A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. - #18" Dr. Teitelbaum lists treatments that are helpful in restoring sleep in these syndromes. He includes both natural and prescription options.

Healthy Alternatives
Ayurveda has its root in ancient vedic literature and encompasses our entire life, the body, mind and spirit. In "An Introduction to Ayurveda" Dr. Vasant Lad presents a comprehensive explanation of key aspects of this "science of life."

Healthy Woman Update
Depression is a far too common illness in the United States where more than eight million people of all ages suffer from a major depression each year. There are many types of depression, from non-life threatening ten days of sadness to a very serious major depression that lasts months and frequently recurs every year. In "A Compendium of Homeopathic Medicines for Self-care for the Individual" Jacquelyn J. Wilson, M.D. explains when homeopathy is appropriate for individualized self-care in stressful situations.

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 bodywork? The Bodywork and Somatic Therapies section includes the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia, Hellerwork International, and The Trager Institute member databases.

Healthy Bookstore - Ascorbate

"Ascorbate: The Science of Vitamin C" by Steve Hickey, Ph.D. and Hilary Roberts, Ph.D. examines the idea that vitamin C can be used to prevent and treat some of the most serious illnesses of the modern world. Its shocking conclusion is that there is ample preliminary support for the suggestion, but the medical and pharmaceutical industries have failed to replicate the early work. The consequence of this failure could be huge, both in terms of financial costs to health services, as well as widespread suffering and premature death.

All HWOL Books 10% off!

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
It's actually pretty simple. If you want to be healthy and alive, you have to get foods with a life of their own into your body. So in "The Nutritional Rules for the Road" Marilyn Joyce, R.D. shows us that rules for the journey towards health and a vibrant life are very logical. How many of these 25 options can you incorporate into your life this month?

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Black Beans with Marinated Tomatoes."

THE ABC CLINICAL GUIDE TO HERBS
Continuing Education Module & Reference Book

How does the healthcare professional effectively respond to patient inquiries on the use of herbal supplements? What clinical research has been conducted? How is safety evaluated? This science-based educational course answers these and other questions for healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical companies, health management companies, policy makers, the dietary supplement industry and consumers. It is also the first such reference to offer national continuing education credit in five healthcare professions. Published by American Botanical Council, Mark Blumenthal, senior editor.

Mind/Body Health
When was the last time you laughed really hard? Modern science is beginning to confirm that laughter is not only enjoyable, it's also health-promoting, reports Dr. David Sobel in "Good Humor, Good Health." Dr. Sobel brings us up-to-date on what the research on humor shows and how we can use humor to stay healthy.

Music and Wellness
The merging of science with the healing qualities of the hand drum is a relatively new development. In "The Healing Power of the Drum - Part I" Robert Lawrence Friedman reports the psychological and physiological applications for a wide variety of conditions from Alzheimer's to stress management.

DRUMMING - YOUR MUSICAL PRESCRIPTION FOR WELLNESS

Drumming is recognized for its value as a tool for stress- reduction, relaxation, exercise and personal expression. Check out Remo's Personal Percussion Kit, Buffalo Drums, Djembes, and more.... For both individual & group drumming. Learn the secrets of creating a successful drum circle. Discover drumming.... Find the rhythm already within you!

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

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

BioSET Retreat: Evaluating Consciousness
Special Guest Speaker - Dr. Ellen Cutler
Mill Valley, CA USA
September 10-12, 2004
Contact: BioSET Institute - 877-746-0741

Cancer as a Turning Point: From Surviving to Thriving
Seattle, CA USA
September 11-12, 2004
Contact: Healing Journeys - 800-423-9882

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

YOU are a healer...what every healer needs to know
with Caroline Myss, PhD
Albuquerque, NM USA
December 3-5, 2004
Contact: Association for Humanistic Psychology - 800-395-8445

First Annual Conference on the Challenges & Benefits of Integrative Medicine
February 6-8, 2005
Wailea, Maui, HI USA
Contact: HealthQuest Travel - 800-874-1996

For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com