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LEADING-EDGE AUDIO COURSES ON SPIRITUALITY & HEALING

Sounds True offers audio and video titles about spiritual traditions, meditation, health and healing, self-discovery, relationships, psychology, creativity, and more. Over the years, we have recorded the outstanding wisdom teachers and healers of our day, including Caroline Myss, Thich Nhat Hanh, Huston Smith, Eckhart Tolle, Ram Dass, Andrew Weil, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Julia Cameron, Jack Kornfield, Alice Walker, Marion Woodman, Clarissa Pinkola Estés, and hundreds of others.

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Simply Well
As the body, mind, and soul are always connected, exercising involves your mind and your spirit. In "Move Your Body and Move Your Soul" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., presents exercise as a natural way of achieving an altered state of consciousness in which the rational and problem-oriented mind is temporarily put on hold. A deep sense of connectedness to all life and a sense of inner knowledge are potential benefits when exercise is done consciously.

Staying Healthly Tips
In "Ten Tips on Improving Your Health Right NOW" Elson M. Haas, M.D. has you start by identifying your issues, list your goals, review your habits, and make resolutions and commitments in all aspects of your life that will move you toward solutions.

Healthy Sexuality
A lot of people have concerns about their sex life. In "Sexual Concerns" the American Institute of Preventive Medicine has compiled a list of common concerns and problems that affect one or both sex partners. Also offered are self-help tips, guidelines for evaluating the seriousness of any problems, and suggestions for treatment options.

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From Fatigued to Fantastic
In "Q & A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. - #5" Dr. Teitelbaum explains common triggers for CHS/FMS, and how different triggers can cause the same set of symptoms in different people.

Healthy Alternatives
Did you know that tens of thousands of normal body processes utilize a chelation mechanism? In "The Chelation Phenomenon: A Natural Biochemical Process" Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O., M.R.O. helps you understand these natural mechanisms so that you can then better understand chelation therapy as a means of removing unwanted mineral/metal substances.

Healthy Woman Update
Women who are anemic or have a problem with heavy menstrual bleeding tend to be very tired; they often find that moderate to brisk exercise is difficult for them because they lack stamina and endurance. In "Exercises for Heavy Menstrual Flow Anemia" Susan M. Lark, M.D. explains that complete avoidance of exercise is not healthy, for it reduces oxygenation and circulation to vital organs. She suggests gentle exercise to keep the joints mobile, and slow relaxed walking. The key is to exercise in a gentle, slow fashion.

Find an Alternative Healthcare Professional
The Professional Referral Network contains searchable 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 progressive approach to dental care? The Dentistry section includes the Holistic Dental Association member database.

Healthy Bookstore - The New Detox Diet

This fully updated edition of the bestselling classic "The New Detox Diet" by Elson Haas, M.D. provides specific programmes for cleansing your body of sugar, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, and other harmful toxins. Dr. Haas shows how to gently eliminate destructive habits and restore health using the body's natural healing process. Even after years of a damaging lifestyle or eating habits, you can break the cycle of addiction and achieve greater vitality and improved well-being.

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WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE - DEPARTS FROM NEW ORLEANS
February 20-27, 2005
This learning vacation is an interactive series of motivational seminars and workshops designed for diabetes patients of all ages and families/friends. Have fun while learning how to live life to the fullest. Designed and facilitated by Susan Sloane, B.S., R.Ph., 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.
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CE Diabetes Education Programs for Pharmacists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Dietitians. Earn up to 9 credits while participating in the full Living With Diabetes Program. Instructor: David Joffe, RPh, CDE, FACA. Find out more. Call 1-800-874-1996.
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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!
Used for its bright yellow color in everything from prepared mustard and canned soups to Indian curry, Turmeric has been used for many centuries for its many therapeutic qualities. Yogis and Ayurvedic healers know that turmeric is a great internal healer, promoting healthy skin and mucus membranes, good for creaky and painful joints, arthritis, the stomach, and liver. Its anti-fungal properties also make it helpful in treating yeast overgrowth. In "Turmeric, The Golden Healer" Siri-Ved Kaur Khalsa includes recipes for Turmeric Paste, Golden Milk and Golden Yogurt.

MUSIC FOR YOUR YOGA PRACTICE - SAVE 33% !

The Inner Peace Yoga Collection includes three classic CDs from Steven Halpern, the leading pioneer in music for relaxation and wellness:

* Music for Yoga (Helps quiet the mind & deepen the breath)
* Chakra Suite (Balances the 7 vital energy centers)
* Music for Savasana (For deep relaxation at end of yoga class)

"Steven Halpern's music makes your yoga practice a meditation in motion"
-Baron Baptiste - Founder, Baptiste Power Yoga Training Center

Mind/Body Health
Attitude cannot cure a chronic illness. But cultivating a positive outlook and learning self-management skills can make it much easier to live with. In "Rx: How to Live Well with Chronic Disease" David S. Sobel, M.D. recommends you learn the skills for managing; (1) Your illness and symptoms, (2) Your normal daily activities, and (3) Your emotions.

Mind-Body-Spirit
To talk interpersonally--that your consciousness can have an effect on other persons and events--is a major paradigm shift. In "Prayer as a Healing Force" Larry Dossey, M.D speaks as one who believes in the connection between body, mind and spirit. He quotes the famous study tracking heart attack patients. The prayed-for group had fewer deaths, faster recovery, less intubations, and used fewer potent medications.

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!

LIFE COACHES & HEALTH PRACTITIONERS - ENHANCE YOUR CLIENT'S HEALTH & WELLBEING
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 action plan and provides tools and resources to meet their goals. For more information, visit: wellnessinventory.net

Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks

BioSET and Anti Aging and Longevity
San Francisco, CA USA
November 5-7, 2004
Contact: BioSET Institute - 877-927-0741

Sixth Annual Energy Psychology Conference
Energy Psychology and the Spiritual Connection
Toronto, Ontario CANADA
November 11-13, 2004
Contact: Meridian Psychotherapy Services & ACEP - 416-221-5639

ACAM Conference
San Diego, CA USA
November 17-21, 2004
Contact: American College for Advancement in Medicine - 800-532-3688

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

The Psychology of Health Immunity & Disease Conference 2004
Hilton Head Island, SC USA
December 6-12, 2004
Contact: The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine - 800-743-2226

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

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