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.

Lipitor Neurological Side Effect: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Alzheimer's
The use of statin drugs is associated with serious side effects, most prominent is a degeneration of the muscular tissue and debilitating pain that comes with it. What is less well known is that the progression of the muscle wasting side effect may lead to a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neurone disease, described as a chronic, progressive, almost invariably fatal neurological disease.

Business Week Covers Battle Over Organic Factory Farms & Outsourcing From Overseas
As mainstream consumers are growing hungry for untainted food that also nourishes their social conscience, it is getting harder and harder to find organic ingredients. There simply aren't enough organic cows in the U.S., never mind the organic grain to feed them, to go around. As food companies scramble to find enough organically grown ingredients, they are inevitably forsaking the pastoral ethos that has defined the organic lifestyle. For some companies, it means keeping thousands of organic cows on industrial-scale feedlots. For others, the scarcity of organic ingredients means looking as far afield as China, Sierra Leone, and Brazil -- places where standards may be hard to enforce, workers' wages and living conditions are a worry, and, say critics, increased farmland sometimes comes at a cost to the environment.

Aspartame: It's The World’s Best Ant Poison
Aspartame was first developed as an ant poison until the manufacturer discovered its more lucrative role as a sweetener. Interesting that this ingredient, now commonly used as a sweetener in diet drinks, should be handled as a poison should you choose to use it to rid your home of ants.

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.

DR. ANDREW WEIL'S MIND-BODY TOOL KIT

The evidence is overwhelming: you can tap the power of your mind to directly influence your health, using clinically proven tools that anyone can master.

With Dr. Andrew Weil's Mind-Body Tool Kit, listeners join the best-selling author along with three renowned colleagues and friends - all leading specialists in alternative medicine - to experience a potent prescription of self-healing practices.

Simply Well
In "Don't Play It Safe" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., challenges you to express more of your tremendous potential. He explains how health is a function of your participation in life.

Healthy Computing
Want to improve your health, decrease discomfort, and increase performance. In "Eight Components" Erik Peper, Ph.D. offers healthy computing tips that incorporate optimum workstyle, ergonomics, mind/body awareness, stress management, regeneration, vision care, fitness and positive work setting in a system perspective while working at the computer.

Healthy Stress
In "Natural Substances Offer New Hope For Stress Relief" Leslie J. Kaslof points out that those people engaged in high stress employment are under tremendous emotional, psychological, and physical pressures to perform. They could benefit a great deal from natural, gentle acting approaches, such as flower remedy therapy. He identifies key essences and pairs with type of stress.

OLA LOA - NEW CRAN-RASPBERRY FLAVOR

OLA LOA Energy is an effervescent, great tasting multi-vitamin vitamin powder that provides quick recovery from stress, sports and the rigors of daily life, with all the natural energy boosters and a doctor's selection of strategic nutrients providing greater absorption. Designed by renowned nutrition pioneer, Richard A. Kunin, M.D., OLA LOA is so gentle on the body it can be taken anytime. Also try our new CRAN-RASPBERRY for Kids!

No shipping charge on orders of 3 or more boxes.

Nutritional Medicine and Longevity
Perhaps the most insidious distraction that throws a doctor off the diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency is the medical teaching that B12 is stored in the adult human liver in an amount sufficient for 5 to 10 years of total deprivation. In "Vitamin B12: The Mood And Energy Vitamin" Richard A. Kunin, M.D. shares cases illustrating how B12 deficiency symptoms manifest in mental and emotional conditions and in low energy and motivation.

Healthy Alternatives
In the field of Bodywork, most positional release methods involve movement towards ease, away from bind, using a slackening or crowding of dysfunctional tissues in order to facilitate muscle spindle resetting and improved function. In "Bodywork Masterclass Series-1: Positional Release for Spontaneous Muscle Relaxation" Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O., M.R.O. examines the mechanisms of a number of bodywork modalities.

Women's Health Detective
If you're like most women and take 1,500 mg of calcium and half as much magnesium, you've got it all backwards. You're getting too much calcium and not enough magnesium. In "How Calcium and Magnesium Can Slow Down Aging" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. shares important facts. Magnesium is needed to carry calcium into your bones. The same ratio of calcium to magnesium you take to keep your bones strong and flexible will also keep you young at heart. When you're under stress, increase your magnesium and keep calcium levels reasonable, not high.

Holistic Healthcare For Children
Allergies affect about 38%of all Americans, and about 5% of the US population has asthma. The highest proportion of asthma is among children age 5 to 14, a total of 5 million children. In "Allergies And Asthma In Children" Randall Neustaedter, O.M.D. presents the case that allergies can be significantly improved, and even cured, with holistic treatment options, such as homeopathy, nutrition, and Chinese herbs. Plus, the important connection between emotions and the immune system should not be neglected.

Healthy Woman Update
There are many reasons why women faint. In "Fainting" the American Institute for Preventive Medicine notes the medical reasons and other things that can lead to feeling faint or fainting, plus important Dos and Don'ts for what to remember if someone faints.

Find an Alternative Healthcare Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in flower colonics? Search the Colon Hydrotherapy section which includes the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy member database in HealthWorld's Find a Practitioner Network. The network contains searchable directories with over 17,000 professionals from 20 leading professional associations in complementary/alternative and integrative medicine.

Healthy Bookstore - Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs

"Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs: Small Doses for Small Animals" by Donald Hamilton, D.V.M., an American veterinarian specializing in homeopathic medicine, teaches the average consumer how to use natural remedies to treat common, acute, and chronic problems in cats and dogs. Hamilton covers digestive complaints, skin diseases (including flea irritation), respiratory disorders, urinary diseases, mouth, teeth, and gum problems, ear pain, musculoskeletal ailments, injuries and traumas, and psychological and behavioral problems.

Raw Food Materia Medica
Watermelon is a member of the Gourd Family. It is considered a rejuvenating blood tonic and very alkalinizing, and is also antibacterial, antioxidant, anticoagulating, a digestive aid, diuretic, and laxative. Watermelon lubricates the intestines and has an affinity for the bladder, kidney, stomach and heart. It is a good source of beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and silicon.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Sweet and Sour Almonds on Rice."

SWEETLEAF LIQUID STEVIA - EXCITING NEW FLAVORS!

SweetLeaf Flavored Liquid Stevia is all natural, zero calories, no carbs, and infinitely flavorful. At only a penny per drop, you can easily dress up the taste of water, coffee, tea, yogurt, cocktails, whip cream, smoothies, ice cubes, and nearly anything else. The uses are endless! Try our original flavors - Apricot Nectar, Chocolate Raspberry, Lemon Drop, English Toffee, Vanilla Creme, and Valencia Orange - and our great new flavors - Milk Chocolate, Peppermint, Root Beer, Grape, Cinnamon, and Dark Chocolate!

Go to healthyshopping.com/sweetleaf and scroll down to Liquid Stevia Flavors.

Echoes of Silence
Many business leaders are becoming concerned with establishing a new order of peace and harmony within their spheres of activity. As they seek a new vision, we seek a new order within themselves as the foundation for a new order of values, ethics, and purpose in their business lives. In "Leading From Within" Robert Rabbin points out that the basis for this transformation is an emerging spiritual awareness - a direct experience of our unity with all life.

Wholistic Spiritual Healing
In "Intuition (Part 4 of 5 parts)" Daniel J. Benor, M.D. explains that living organisms have biological energy fields (biofields) around them. The biofields reflect the condition of the organism. Healers (and many others) can sense these fields with their hands. It is possible to access information about a person through the biofields regarding their physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual states.

FREE TELESEMINAR SERIES - STAYING HEALTHY WITH DR. ELSON HAAS

We are pleased to invite you to join Dr. Elson Haas, America's Detox Doc and noted Physician, Teacher, and Author, in the second of three Autumn Teleseminars, sponsored by Clayton College for Natural Health (www.ccnh.edu) and Green Foods Corporation (www.greenfoods.com).

The series, Staying Healthy with Dr. Elson, has its final teleseminar on October 11, 2006 at 6:00 PM Pacific and 9:00 PM Eastern times. This is a great chance to Improve Your Health Right NOW.

TeleSeminar III: Holiday Health & Handling Stress: Balancing Personal Needs & External Demands

Aligning to our seasons in our locale is a key to Staying Healthy. Health Practitioners know that November and December are the most challenging months of the year in regards to our health. There are many things to watch out for and many other health factors to incorporate. Listen to the cycle-ologist and philosopher-physician, Dr. Elson Haas, and the wisdom of the ages guide you straight and strong along your path of health.

BOOK Guide: Staying Healthy with the Seasons

Learn more about this TeleSeminar Series and to hear about a special opportunity from Dr. Haas: www.guild42.com/Haas/TeleSem1.html

WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS & LIFE COACHES
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The Wellness Inventory may be your "wellness solution".

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WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING FALL INTENSIVE & WINTER TELECLASSES

A Certification Training Intensive in the Wellness Inventory program will be offered this fall on November 10-12 in Asheville, NC.

A 12 week Certification Training via tele-class (phone teleconference) will also be offered this winter. Classes will be offered on Wednesdays at 1:00 ET starting January 3 or Thursdays at 7:00 pm ET starting January 4.

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 a holistic assessment and life balance program that is licensed to coaches and wellness practitioners, wellness centers, spas, corporate wellness programs, hospitals, and educational institutions.

For more information on the Wellness Inventory and the fall trainings go to: http://wellpeople.com/Certification.asp

Or, contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or [email protected]

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CAMEXPO WEST
Complementary & Natural Healthcare

Los Angeles, CA USA
November 10-12, 2006

The International Complementary and Natural Healthcare Conference and Expo (CAMEXPO) serves as a platform to bring together all of the individual communities of complementary, alternative and integrative medicine to influence the way medicine is practiced.

15% discount for Healthy Update subscribers. To obtain your discount go to www.accureg.com/camla06/regprod.html?SRC=9930 and use this code: 9930

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NATIONAL HEALTH, WELLNESS & PREVENTION CONGRESS
presented at Consumer Health World

December 11 - 13, 2006
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

The National Health, Wellness & Prevention Congress (NHWPC) is the year's most important forum on health management in the workplace and the nation. NHWPC delegates and faculty including leading employers, health plans, provider organizations, and health, wellness and fitness professionals, will be engaging to develop integrated strategies and programs to improve the health and productivity of employees. Attend the conference and learn:

* How leading employers are leveraging wellness, prevention and fitness programs to lower health costs, absenteeism and workers compensation claims.
* What employers need from their partners, health plans, providers and their employees to get the results they need

www.consumerhealthworld.com

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MORE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks

Compounding Pharmacy Directory

Diagnostic Laboratory Directory

Nutritional Medicine Sourcebooks and Textbooks

The Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine

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GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR

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-- FEATURED EVENTS --
Wellness Inventory Certification Intensive
For wellness coaches, life coaches, wellness professionals & health practitioners
Asheville, NC USA
November 10-12, 2006
Contact: HealthWorld Online - 310-823-9553 - [email protected]
wellpeople.com/Certification.asp

AANMC Naturopathic Medicine Informational Forums
Running now through November 4, 2006, in multiple U.S. cities
Be our guest for presentations on Naturopathic Medicine, Q&A panel with leading professionals in the field.
Contact: Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) [email protected]
  Find a forum in a city near you: www.aanmc.org/clicks/hw11.php

CAM Expo West Bringing the Entire Complementary and Natural Healthcare Community Together
Los Angeles, CA USA
November 10-12, 2006
Contact: Complementary and Natural Healthcare Conference and Expo - 207-842-5504

-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
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

CancerGuides®
The only comprehensive training in integrative oncology
Bloomingdale, Il USA
October 9-15, 2006
Contact: The Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338 x241

I Can Do It
Orlando, FL USA
October 27-29, 2006
Contact: Hay House - 800-654-5126

The Science & Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine
San Diego, CA USA
October 28-November 3, 2006
Contact: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine - 858-587-4404

The 9th World Congress on Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Los Angeles, CA USA
November 10-12, 2006
Contact: East West Academy of Healing Arts - 415-285-9400

Consumer Health World
(Conferences include: CDHCC, NHWPC, TETHIC, BoomerBusiness)
Washington, DC
December 11-13, 2006
Contact: Transmarx, LLC - 804-225-7458

7th Destination Health: Renewing Mind, Body and Soul
Kauai, HI USA
March 11-16, 2007 
Contact: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine - 858-587-4404

5th Annual Integrative Medicine for Healthcare Organizations Conference
San Diego, CA USA
April 12-14, 2007
Contact: Health Forum and the American Hospital Association - 707-644-1181

For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com

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HEALTHY SHOPPING - PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOR HEALTHY LIVING

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HEALTHY SHOPPING NETWORK
HealthyShopping.com
American Botanical Council (Botanical Medicine Tests) -
HealthyShopping.com/ABC
Aquasana (Home Water Filtration Systems) -
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Bookstore (Health and Wellness) -
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ChildLife (Nutrition for Kids) -
HealthyShopping.com/childlife
Here, There & Beyond (Essential Oils) -
HealthyShopping.com/heretherebeyond
Inner Peace Music (Steven Halpern) -
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MigraSpray (Natural Migraine Relief) -
HealthyShopping.com/MigraSpray
Natur-Leaf (Anti-Aging Products) -
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Nutraceutics (Anti-Aging, Women's Health) -
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Ola Loa (Drink Your Vitamins) -
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PainDefense (Joint & Muscles Formula) -
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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) -
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KEY SITES IN HEALTHWORLD ONLINE

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Alternative Medicine Center Nutrition Center Wellness Center Fitness Center Healthy Woman Healthy Man Healthy Child Healthy Aging

Health Conditions Find a Professional Herbal Medicine Center Homeopathy Center Healthy News Center Healthy Update Newsletter Global Health Calendar Free Medline Search

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