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SPONSOR - PEACEFUL WARRIOR - THE MOVIE
NOW PLAYING IN SELECTED CITIES
This moving tale about the power of the human spirit is
based on Dan Millman's best-selling autobiographical novel,
The Way of the Peaceful Warrior. In the film, Dan Millman
(Scott Mechlowicz) is a talented college gymnast with
Olympic dreams. He has it all: trophies, teammates, fast
motorcycles, fast girls and wild parties. Dan's world is
turned upside down when he meets a mysterious stranger he
calls Socrates (Nick Nolte), who holds the power to tap into
new worlds of strength and understanding. After a serious
injury, with the help of Socrates and an elusive young woman
named Joy (Amy Smart), Dan learns he has much to learn and
even more to leave behind before he can become a peaceful
warrior and find his destiny.
(Editor's note: Dan Millman has been a longtime content
contributor to HealthWorld and is an wonderful human being.
To read excerpts of Dan's books go to:
www.healthy.net/wellness/spirituality/performance.asp
HEALTH
NEWS
New Study Shows Need for a Major Overhaul of How United States Manages Chronic Illness
Three issues drive the differences in the cost and quality
of care. Variation is the result of an unmanaged supply of
resources, limited evidence about what kind of care really
contributes to the health and longevity of the chronically
ill, and falsely optimistic assumptions about the benefits
of more aggressive treatment of people who are severely ill
with medical conditions that must be managed but can't be
cured.
Treating Obesity with Acupuncture
Roughly thirty-one percent of Americans, that's about
sixty-five million, are considered to be obese. Many
overweight people are finding regular needling by a licensed
acupuncturist to be beneficial when implemented along with
regular exercise and nutritional awareness. Acupuncture in
itself will not melt fat away but it certainly does address
the health issues that accompany obesity and lead to
becoming overweight.
Effective Strategies for Tobacco Cessation Underused
Effective tobacco cessation interventions are available and
could double or triple quit rates, but not enough smokers
request or are being offered these interventions. Nicotine
is highly addictive and a major public health concern. A
national, coordinated strategy for tobacco control that
casts a wide net is needed to address this critical gap.
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.
EDITORS PICK - AVATAR 8
REVOLUTIONARY ANTI-OXIDANT COMPOUND, FIGHTS INFLAMMATION, STRESS AND FATIGUE
In the era we live in, stress, fatigue, and inflammation are
almost impossible to avoid. So if you can't avoid it, then
beat it. Deep in the rainforest of the amazon grows one of
natures's most powerful anti-inflammatory agents, uncaria
tomentosa or "una de gato". Utilizing our proprietary,
patented extraction and purification process we concentrated
the natural healing properties of this plant to create
AC-11R, a revolutionary anti-oxidant compound. Next, by
complimenting the power of AC-11R with eight herbal remedies
from around the world, we created Avatar 8T, an effective
tool to help liberate your body from Inflammation, Stress,
and Fatigue.
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
Staying Healthly Tips
Do you get discouraged by all of the things you need to
change to be leading a really health-promoting lifestyle?
Start with the basics. Use the common sense suggestions
presented by Elson M. Haas, M.D. in "10 Ways To Better
Health" as your guidelines.
Simply Well
Recent studies indicate that humor is an effective stress
reducer and that it may actually increase antibody
production, which means a stronger immune system. In
"Lighten Up with Humor, Play, and Pleasure" John W. Travis,
M.D., M.P.H., offers you some delightful options for taking
a seriousness break and encourages you to schedule time for
doing something fun or for just doing nothing.
Healthy
Computing
Do you find yourself rushing through the day without taking
breaks? In "Use Your Interruptions" Erik Peper, Ph.D. gives
you simple suggestions to turn an interruption into a
beneficial opportunity to interrupt chronic muscle tension,
allow relaxation, and improve energy.
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.
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRAL STUDIES - ADVERTISEMENT
MASTERS IN INTEGRATIVE STUDIES OPENS POSSIBILITIES
California Institute for Integral Studies recently launched
a new master’s degree program in Integrative Health Studies.
The program prepares graduates to take leadership roles in
the new field of integrative health, which bridges
complementary and alternative healing traditions and Western
science and medicine. Graduates work locally and globally in
health care administration, health policy making and
planning, and health education and research. Class meetings
are designed for working professionals and are scheduled on
weekends and evenings. Admissions deadline is July 1.
Scholarships are available. Call 415.575.6153 for more
information or visit www.ciis.edu/academics/ihl.html
NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Nutritional Medicine and Longevity
In "Coenzyme Q10: A Miracle Vitamin" Richard Kunin, M.D.
presents a nutrient that should be a household word. CoQ is
required for cell energy and promotes faster healing of
wounds, strengthens the immune system, and is an impressive
treatment of heart conditions. Tissue levels of CoQ decline
as much as 80% in old age and 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
Are you baffled with the behavior of your horse? In "To Your
Animal's Emotional Health (Horses)" Penny Case shares how
rider behavior and flower essence remedies can help resolve
horse behavior problems.
Women's Health Detective
There are numerous homeopathic remedies to choose from that
can help you get the rest you need. In "More Ways To
Eliminate Insomnia" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. offers tips so
that you can select the one that most accurately fits your
sleep disturbance pattern.
Healthy Woman Update
Iron is unique among essential minerals, because there is no
mechanism for its excretion once absorbed into the body.
Whatever iron is absorbed must either be used or stored and
excessive storage of iron in the body promotes the
generation of free radicals. In "Dangers of Iron
Supplements" Leo Galland, M.D. reports that excess dietary
iron has been implicated by some scientists as a cause of
cancer and heart disease, and that it also increases the
risk of bacterial infection. "No one should ever take iron
supplements unless iron deficiency is present, says Dr.
Galland, "with the possible exception of pregnant women."
Holistic Healthcare For Children
The number of children put on drugs for attention problems
is staggering. In "Homeopathy Proven Successful For ADHD"
Randall Neustaedter, O.M.D. offers an effective management
system for attention problems (so-called ADD and ADHD). An
important component of this system includes the prescription
of constitutional homeopathic medicines according the
principles of classical homeopathy.
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 mind/body approach? The Mind Body Health
section includes the Academy for Guided Imagery, American
Society for the Alexander Technique, and Focusing Institute
member databases.
RECOMMENDED
READING
Healthy Bookstore - The Language of Miracles
As a professional animal psychic, Amelia Kinkade helps
clients locate lost pets, diagnose baffling behavior, and
further explore the indelible bond that exists between
people and their animal companions. But her real mission is
to convince people that, with the proper dedication,
training, and understanding, everyone can do what she does.
In "The Language of Miracles: A Celebrated Psychic Teaches
You to Talk to Animals" she explains the subtle cues that
form the foundation of animal communication, and provides
guided exercises that allow readers to explore these cues
for themselves.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Raw Food Materia Medica
Endive and escarole are members of the daisy family. Endive
is a green with narrow curled, finely divided leaves.
Escarole is another name for an endive with broader, less
curly leaves. They are both close relatives of chicory and
fairly bitter greens. Endive and escarole are therapeutic
for the heart, gall bladder and liver. The bitter flavor
stimulates digestive secretions. They help rid the body of
infection, stimulate bile production, increase the
appetite, and are rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium,
iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a
vegetarian recipe for "Moussaka."
SPIRITUAL CINEMA CIRCLE - ADVERTISEMENT
MOVIES THAT INSPIRE, HEAL AND TRANSFORM
The SPIRITUAL CINEMA CIRCLE offers a service that's unique
and deeply needed. The CIRCLE gives you a way to bring hours
of inspiring entertainment into your life each month, while
making an important contribution to the world. In addition,
it's an incredible bargain. If, like me, you love movies,
but you find it harder and harder to go to theaters because
of the violence, emptiness and overall lack of quality and
imagination that most of the current crop represents, The
CIRCLE is a wonderful opportunity.
MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Echoes of Silence
Have you ever sat with your feet dangling in the cosmic
abyss and been consumed by a presence, a force, an
encompassing state of being? Love is the discovery we make
as we engage in spiritual inquiry. In "The Cosmic Abyss"
Robert Rabbin relates a moving story that reminds us tht as
we open to and embrace this power, this presence of love, we
forge a new alliance with life and with work. We can depend
upon that power to take us forward, one step at a time, into
clear and impeccable decisions.
Wholistic Spiritual Healing
It is estimated that only 5% of our brain capacity is within
conscious awareness. This means that we have another 95% of
brain/consciousness capacity we can tap. In "The Body (Part
6): Physical, bodymind, energetic, and potential doorway to
spiritual awareness" Daniel J. Benor, M.D. explains how
Applied Kinesiology (AK) provides methods for using the body
to facilitate access to the unconscious mind. When you are
emotionally upset, as in depression, anxiety or anger, your
body becomes weaker. If you think about something that is
distressing, your muscles will reflect this.
CELTIC MYSTICAL JOURNEYS - ADVERTISEMENT
PASSAGES FROM THE CELTIC MYSTICAL TRAVEL JOURNAL OF FINBARR ROSS AND THE BUTTERFLY TOURS
Ireland: This last trip to Ireland was magical! We
encountered an ancient Goddess at Newgrange, as well as the
Goddess Aine at Lough Gur, Saint Brigid in Kildare and again
the Goddess at the stone circle in Kenmare. We experienced
the extraordinary peace and harmonious marriage of the
masculine and the feminine at the ancient monastery
Glendalough. We also found the site of Tara particularly
powerful this time, which is considered the ancient seat of
the high kings of Ireland and the home of the Druids. We
then journeyed to the Druids Altar where we all participated
in a life-changing water initiation. Each traveler
experienced the ice cold waters bubbling up from this
ancient temple well, and we each left feeling lighter and
clearer with a sense that our lives had become more
purposeful. Only three sacred journeys left to Ireland this
year: June 25th, August 9th and 28th. To view, click on:
celticmysticaljourneys.com/ireland.htm
When making reservations, ask for your free Butterfly Keepsake gift!
PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
HEALTH PRACTITIONERS & LIFE COACHES
Whole Person Wellness Assessment for Your Practice
Are you looking for a tool to:
* Attract new clients
* Bring a wellness dimension to your practice
* Assess your client's wellness needs
* Determine the areas they are motivated to change
* Create personalized wellness plans
* Help clients achieve their wellness goals
* Develop new profit centers
The Wellness Inventory may serve your wellness needs.
For more information, visit: www.WellPeople.com
([email protected] - 310-823-9553)
CERTIFICATION TRAINING - WELLNESS INVENTORY
HealthWorld Online announces a new Certification program for
the Wellness Inventory program via a 13 week tele-class this
Fall. A condensed 7-week program is being offered from July
11-August 24. The course is designed for wellness coaches,
life coaches, wellness professionals, and health
practitioners. The course is approved by the International
Coach Federation for continuing coaching credit. The
Wellness Inventory is licensed to coaches, wellness centers,
spas, corporate wellness programs, hospitals, and educational
institutions.
For more information on the trainings contact
Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or [email protected]
MORE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks
Compounding Pharmacies
Diagnostic Laboratories
Nutritional Medicine Sourcebooks and Textbooks
The Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine
HEALTHY SHOPPING - PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOR HEALTHY LIVING
HEALTHY SHOPPING NETWORK
HealthyShopping.com
American Botanical Council (Botanical Medicine Tests) -
HealthyShopping.com/ABC
Aquasana (Home Water Filtration Systems) -
HealthyShopping.com/Aquasana
Bookstore (Health and Wellness) -
HealthyShopping.com/books
ChildLife (Nutrition for Kids) -
HealthyShopping.com/childlife
Here, There & Beyond (Essential Oils) -
HealthyShopping.com/heretherebeyond
Inner Peace Music (Steven Halpern) -
HealthyShopping.com/innerpeace
MigraSpray (Natural Migraine Relief) -
HealthyShopping.com/MigraSpray
Natur-Leaf (Anti-Aging Products) -
HealthyShopping.com/NaturLeaf
Nutraceutics (Anti-Aging, Women's Health) -
HealthyShopping.com/nutraceutics
Ola Loa (Drink Your Vitamins) -
HealthyShopping.com/OlaLoa
PainDefense (Joint & Muscles Formula) -
HealthyShopping.com/paindefense
Remo HealthRHYTHMS (Drumming for Wellness) -
HealthyShopping.com/remo
Sounds True (Audios - Wisdom for the Inner Life) -
HealthyShopping.com/SoundsTrue
SweetLeaf (Stevia-Natural Sweetener) -
HealthyShopping.com/sweetleaf
Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) -
HealthyShopping.com/teeccino
Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) -
HealthyShopping.com/thirdline
GLOBAL HEALTH
CALENDAR
The Cutting Edge of Subtle Energies & Energy Medicine
ISSSEEM 16th Annual International Conference
Boulder, CO USA
June 22-28, 2006
Contact: International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies & Energy Medicine - 303-425-4625
Cancer As a Turning Point
Seattle, WA USA
July 8-9, 2006
Healing Journeys - 800-423-9882
NNFA 2006
Las Vegas, NV USA
July 14-16, 2006
Contact: National Nutritional Foods Association - 714-460-7732
31st Annual National Wellness Conference
The Power of Supportive Relationships
Stevens Point, WI USA
July 15, 20, 2006
Contact: National Wellness Institute, Inc. - 800-243-8694
Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine
Transformation: Spirit in Healing
East Rutherford, NJ USA
October 5-8, 2006
Contact: Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation - 888-TCM-6909
Consumer Health World
(Conferences include: CDHCC, NHWPC, TETHIC, BoomerBusiness)
Washington, DC
December 11-13, 2006
Contact: Transmarx, LLC - 804-225-7458
For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com
KEY SITES IN
HEALTHWORLD ONLINE
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:
James Strohecker,
Co-founder, President, HealthWorld Online - [email protected]
SENIOR EDITOR:
Suzan Walter,
Director, HealthWorld Online's Global Health Calendar,
Speakers Network, Professional Referral Network, Association
Network - [email protected]
ASSOCIATE EDITOR:
Nancy Shaw,
Communications Director, HealthWorld Online - [email protected]
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