INCREASE YOUR BRAINPOWER WITH DR. ANDREW WEIL & DR. GARY SMALL

You exercise your body to keep it at peak performance-but what about your brain? At UCLA, Dr. Gary Small is proving that you can boost memory, sharpen concentration, enhance verbal fluency, and more-in less than two weeks. Now, with The Healthy Brain Kit, Dr. Small teams up with internationally renowned physician Dr. Andrew Weil to offer A complete program of tools and recommendations for increasing your brainpower immediately. Interactive Learning Kit, 2 CDs, 56-page study guide, 35 cards, 2 hours

Vegetarian is the New Prius
Last month, the United Nations published a report that says almost a fifth of global warming emissions come from livestock. It turns out that raising animals for food is a primary cause of land degradation, air pollution, water shortage, water pollution, and loss of bio-diversity. Going vegetarian provides more bang for your buck than driving a "green car."

Reanalysis of Cigarette Content Confirms Tobacco Companies Have Increased Addictive Nicotine 11 Percent Over Recent Seven-Year Period
A reanalysis of nicotine yield from major brand name cigarettes sold in Massachusetts from 1997 to 2005 has confirmed that manufacturers have steadily increased the levels of this agent in cigarettes. Manufacturers accomplished the increase not only by intensifying the concentration of nicotine in the tobacco but also by modifying several design features of cigarettes to increase the number of puffs per cigarette. The end result is a product that is potentially more addictive.

Link Found Between Periodontal Disease and Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.; more than 30,000 Americans are expected to die from the disease this year. It is an extremely difficult cancer to treat and little is known about what causes it. One established risk factor in pancreatic cancer is cigarette smoking; other links have been made to obesity, diabetes type 2 and insulin resistance. In a new study researchers found that periodontal disease was associated with an increased risk of cancer of the pancreas.

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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.

Sign up for the free trial now and get the first month FREE and receive a bonus DVD of the new movie, "The Secret".

Simply Well
As a form of nurturance and rebalancing, and as an aid to healing, massage is hard to beat. It isn't necessary to have formal training. In "Welcome Necessary, Healing Touch-The Gift of Massage" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., offers you numerous suggestions for self-massage and exercises that can be done with a partner.

Healthy Stress
There is much that can be done to ease the impact of stress and lessen the weight of the anxiety and tension we so often carry around with us. In "Managing Stress: An Overview" David L. Hoffmann, B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. notes that to help both body and mind, the whole must be treated as a whole. Thus, not only are remedies that are helpful for specific symptoms needed, but a management plan to help us cope with stress is also necessary. This broader view lessens the impact of stress, helps free us, and hopefully creates the space for healing to take place.

WEEKEND INTENSIVE TRAINING - WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION

The Wellness Inventory Certification Training Intensive is a comprehensive weekend program that provides competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory assessment and life-balance program to both individual and organizational clients. The intensive accelerates your own personal growth process, offering you an opportunity to make real changes in your life, while providing a unique coaching skill-set to maximize the program's effectiveness in helping your clients change their lives. Weekend intensives will be offered in Asheville, North Carolina February 9-11, March 9-11 and April 13-15, and May 11-13, 2007.

For more information: 310-823-9553 or [email protected] WellPeople.com/Intensive.asp

MACULAR DEGENERATION: THE LINK WITH PROCESSED FOODS

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) refers to the slow deterioration of the cells in a tiny yellowish area near the center of the retina. A recent university study set out to determine whether diet had any affect on the development of AMD. What they found was quite extraordinary. Those consuming high-fat diets were three times as likely to progress to advanced forms of AMD compared with those whose intake of fat was lowest.

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From Fatigued to Fantastic
In "Q and A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. - #12" Dr. Teitelbaum lists the free tools he has available in his website to make the possibility of effective treatment available for everyone with CFS.

Healthy Alternatives
Homeopaths have observed repeatedly that certain substances or influences can disturb the vital force resulting in an interference with the action of the homeopathic medicine. If you take any homeopathic remedies, it is important to review the recommendations included in "Do's And Don'ts For Homeopathic Patients" by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, N.D., M.S.W., DHANP.

Dr. Christine Horner's Natural Secrets for Breast Health
Research has shown beyond a scientific doubt that eating red meat is a serious risk factor for breast cancer. In "Breast Health Tip #20: Avoid Red Meat" Christine Horner, M.D., F.A.C.S explains how the dangers comes from structural changes when meat is cooked at high temperatures. To replace meat in your diet she offers delicious vegetable-based meat-substitute cuisine options.

Healthy Child
A lot of children get asthma. Most children grow out of it after they are teenagers. Asthma symptoms come and go. An asthma "attack" can be big or small. In "Childhood Asthma" the American Institute for Preventive Medicine provides parents important guidelines for understanding how to read symptoms so they can make critical decisions about how to respond to their child's asthma attack.

Find an Alternative Healthcare Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in bodywork? Search the Bodywork and Somatic Therapies section which includes the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia, Hellerwork International, and The Trager Institute 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 - Health Politics

In "Health Politics: Power, Populism and Health" Mike Magee, M.D. examines the mega trends that are changing our health care system, offering advice and solutions on how to fix the system. A passionate advocate for patients and their families, Dr. Magee believes that the heatlh care system must address a number of major issues -- or its ability to provide quality care for all will be compromised. He examines a wide range of policy issues that, viewed collectively, are leading us toward major health care system changes and what he terms a new age of health populism.

Nutrition Tips
Fish is a very good quality protein, easily usable by our body, and a complete protein containing all our essential amino acids. In "Seafood" Elson M. Haas, M.D. outlines the vast array of benefits of eating various varieties of fish - lower blood cholesterol, protect us from hardening of the arteries, and help to reduce platelet stickiness.

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

THE BREATHING BOX

The FDA now approves breath-training as a recognized treatment for hypertension˜and over 1,000 additional studies show its effectiveness in relieving anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue and more. With The Breathing Box, Dr. Gay Hendricks guides listeners through every step of a simple yet remarkably effective four-week course designed to transform the way we breathe. Based on the popular Hendricks Institute course, The Breathing Box allows listeners to master the skills of this healing art at their own pace, in just 10 minutes a day. Comprehensive kit includes: CD, DVD, 32 page study guide and 10 photo-illustrated study cards.

"We breathe 20,000 times a day," says Gay Hendricks. "That means we have 20,000 opportunities to feel better every day." Now listeners can take full advantage of "nature's gift" with the life-changing techniques found in The Breathing Box.

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Mind Over Matter
Living in a fast-paced society takes it's toll, yet isn't there more to living than simply existing? In "Feeling Good: Reaching the Top of Your Game" Barry Bittman, M.D. challenges you to make attitude adjustments and take time for introspection to uncover what is needed for the delicate balance that enables you to feel your best. Playing the game of life with greater ease and joy than you've ever imagined is certainly worth the effort.

Mind-Body-Spirit
Meditation and related relaxation techniques have been scientifically shown to be highly beneficial to health. In "Meditation and Relaxation" Daniel Redwood, D.C. walks you through a number of approaches to meditation, and includes specific instructions to get you started.

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!

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WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING
WINTER & SPRING INTENSIVES

The Wellness Inventory Certification Training Intensive is a comprehensive weekend program providing competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory assessment and life-balance program. The intensive accelerates your own personal growth process, offering you an opportunity to make real changes in your life, while providing a unique coaching skill-set to maximize the program's effectiveness in helping your clients change their lives. Weekend intensives will be offered in Asheville, North Carolina February 9-11, March 9-11 and April 13-15, and May 11-13, 2007.

For more information: 310-823-9553 or [email protected]
WellPeople.com/Intensive.asp

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GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR

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-- FEATURED EVENT --
CAMEXPO WEST
Bringing the Entire Complementary and Natural Healthcare Community Together
New York, NY USA
February 8-10, 2007
Contact: Complementary and Natural Healthcare Conference and Expo - 207-842-5504

-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training Program
New Orleans, LA USA
January 27-February 1, 2007
Contact: The Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338

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

The 4th Annual World Health Care Congress
Washington, DC USA
April 22-24, 2007 
Contact: World Congress - 781-939-2438

For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com

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Sounds True (Audios - Wisdom for the Inner Life) -
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SweetLeaf (Stevia-Natural Sweetener) -
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Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) -
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