Monsanto Forced to Withdraw Ad Stating 'No Negative Reactions Have Ever Been Reported' for Gene-Altered Foods
Biotech crops giant Monsanto has been ordered to withdraw an advertising claim that no negative reactions have ever been reported to genetically modified foods. The Advertising Standards Authority made the ruling in response to a consumer complaint lodged against a Monsanto South Africa print ad referring to genetically modified grain product. The ASA added however that it would reconsider its ruling if Monsanto came up with substantiation of its claim.

FDA Issues Manufacturing Standards for Dietary Supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its long-awaited final regulation on good manufacturing practices (GMPs) for dietary supplements. The rule, according to the FDA, will ensure that "dietary supplements are produced in a quality manner, do not contain contaminants or impurities, and are accurately labeled." The regulations establish controls throughout the manufacturing process, including packaging, labeling, and storing, to ensure quality and purity standards are met. The final rule includes requirements for establishing quality control procedures, designing and constructing manufacturing plants, and testing ingredients and the finished product. It also includes requirements for recordkeeping and handling consumer product complaints.

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SUMMER CERTIFICATION TELE-CLASSES BEGIN IN JULY

The Summer Wellness Inventory Certification Training teleclasses begin on July 9 and end on August 23, running for 7 weeks, with 2 teleclasses weekly. The goal of the certification training is to create competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory assessment and life-balance program (www.WellPeople.com) to individual, group and organizational clients. The training also focuses on the participants own personal development. Created for wellness coaches, health practitioners, spa professionals, and corporate wellness professionals, the training is approved by the International Coach Federation for continuing coaching credits. Payment plans available.

For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or wellpeople.com/Certification.asp

CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of PLAYING & WORKING, the 8th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. Most of our daily life falls under one of these two categories. For us adults, the majority of time is usually spent focused on work with far too little time allowed for play. What passes for play for most adults is more likely to be escape activities-- distraction from the responsibilities of work. Many people turn to the entertainment industry instead of engaging in the joyful, creative, spontaneous play that is vital to our wellbeing.

Healing Power of the Mind- A Series by Martin Rossman, MD
Imagery is a flow of thoughts you can see, hear, feel, smell or taste. When we worry, we're using imagery unconsciously, and often to our own detriment. In "Worry Yourself Sick, Think Yourself Well!" Martin L. Rossman, M.D. brings us the good news that we can learn to use our imaginations to help in preventing or treating symptoms, such as headaches, neck or back pain, or ulcers. Using guided imagery, we can have positive effects on our heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestive function, sexual function, and even our immune response.

VITAMINS BASED ON YOUR BODY'S NEEDS, NOT RDA's

There is no more need for confusion about the vitamins and minerals your body personally needs. One-size-fits-all vitamin formulas are last century's technology. Individualized formulas based on your unique biochemical needs are now possible and affordable.

With over 30,000 genes each person is Bio-Chemically unique. After 20 years of clinical research, on over 20,000 clients, analyzing over 100 vital blood, tissue and urine tests a group of scientists can now determine each individual's basic nutrient needs.

"There is no more guess work involved - now you can take control of your health with the Signature Supplement individualized nutritional program." says Gary D. Sandman, president of Individual Health Solutions, llc. "We can now provide you with an individualized nutritionally bio-matched multi-vitamin, mineral and amino acid supplement to help maintain your youthfulness and optimize your health and wellbeing. You can feel the difference bio-matched vitamins do for you." As featured on recent NBC newscasts.

To take the FREE test, go to: MyVitamins.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
The science and art of homeopathy embody what many people envision as a 21st century medicine. In "A Modern Understanding of Homeopathic Medicine" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. begins his explanation by defining some important assumptions that homeopathy has about healing. He continues in-depth through the statement "Inherent in the homeopathic approach is a basic respect for the body's wisdom; it is thus no wonder that it is a safer medicine."

Women's Health Detective
In "Understand Your Changing Vision: Floaters And Flashes" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. explains these worrisome conditions, gives tips on determining when they are serious, and suggestions for nutritional support that many have found helpful.

Healthy Woman Update
The relationship between eating different types of meals and fatigue has been evaluated for a long time and finally some answers are becoming available. In "Food And Fatigue" Ray Sahelian, M.D. explains the surprising answer of the question "Would it be better to eat a protein food that contains tryptophan, or rather to eat a carbohydrate meal like pasta which wouldn't have much tryptophan?"

Find an Alternative Healthcare Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in herbal medicine? Search the Herbalism section which includes the American Herbalists Guild 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 - Genetic Roulette

The biotech industry's claim that genetically modified (GM) foods are safe is shattered in the groundbreaking book, "Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods" by Jeffrey M. Smith. Nearly 65 health risks of the foods that Americans eat every day are presented in easy-to-read two-page spreads. The left page is designed for the quick scanning reader; it includes bullets, illustrations, and quotes. The right side offers fully referenced text, describing both research studies and theoretical risks. The second half of "Genetic Roulette" shows how safety assessments on GM crops are not competent to identify the health problems presented in the first half.

Raw Food Materia Medica
Strawberry is a member of the Rose Family. Strawberries are considered sweet, sour, cool, and moist. Therapeutic properties include blood purifying, astringent, diuretic, liver tonic and healing to wounds. Strawberry is used as a medicinal food to improve anemia, constipation, fevers, hangover, high blood pressure, and jaundice. Because strawberry helps the body eliminate uric acid, it is used for gout, arthritis and rheumatism.

There's a Yogi in the Kitchen!
Want to create a complete curry meal? In "Lessons in Curry III" Siri-Veda Kaur Khalsa offers recipes for a traditional yogurt-based curry and accompanying dishes - Pakora Curry, Black Chana with Mustard Oil, and Lemon Rice.

MIND POWER RX - OPTIMAL MIND SUPPORT

Developed by Ray Sahelian, M.D., bestselling author of Mind Boosters: Natural Supplements that Enhance Your Mind, Memory, and Mood, Mind Power Rx helps improve mental alertness and wakefulness along with boosting mental stamina. Many people notice being more focused and able to concentrate better. The dozen or more herbs and nutrients found in Mind Power Rx support neurotransmitter function, improve blood flow to the brain, support enzymatic and metabolic function in nerve cells, and act as neuronal antioxidants.

If you have tried single brain nutrients or combinations that left you unsatisfied, overstimulated, or on edge and restless, it is time you do yourself a favor and try Mind Power Rx, a highly popular and respected, doctor-formulated formula with 18 different herbs and nutrients balanced delicately to provide smooth and healthy mind support.

Wholistic Spiritual Healing
There are a number of terms commonly used for therapies outside the spectrum of conventional medical care. In ""The Healing Potential in a Word (Part 5)" Daniel J. Benor, M.D. discusses Alternative, Holistic, Wholistic, and Integrative Care.

Keeping Fit
Are you a compulsive, task-oriented individual? For many such behavior is natural, simply a normal way of life. Do you have the all or nothing attitude where you go as hard as you can until the task is complete? In "Keeping Fit: Concerns Over Compulsiveness" Dr. Wayne L. Westcott reminds us that when we are young, this process may prove satisfactory. However, a more relaxed approach to physical labor and exercise is definitely preferred.

emWAVE PERSONAL STRESS RELIEVER

emWave Personal Stress Reliever provides advanced mobile technology that will help you reduce the negative effects of stress, allowing you to experience greater health, more energy, and improved emotional and mental clarity.

Developed from the Institute of HeartMath's 15 years of research on the relationship between the heart, brain, stress and emotions. emWave is both innovative and practical. It enhances your life through it scientifically validated technology, helping you reduce stress and gain a new sense of inner control any time...anywhere.

WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING - SUMMER TELE-CLASS

The Summer Wellness Inventory Certification Training teleclasses begin on July 9 and end on August 23, running for 7 weeks, with 2 teleclasses weekly. The goal of the certification training is to create competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory assessment and life-balance program (www.WellPeople.com) to individual, group and organizational clients. The training also focuses on the participants own personl development. Created for wellness coaches, health practitioners, spa professionals, and corporate wellness professionals, the training is approved by the International Coach Federation for continuing coaching credits. Payment plans available.

For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or /wellpeople.com/Certification.asp

THE NATIONAL WELLNESS CONFERENCE - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PERSONAL RENEWAL

Every summer an ever-expanding family of health and wellness promotion professionals come together for the National Wellness Conference.

The Conference is a "wellness immersion" built upon the premise that professional development and personal growth are interdependent and can be enhanced equally. The Conference environment is a special place where like-minded professionals can participate in "best practices" learning opportunities, intensive skill building programs, and develop networking communities. Inspiring and rewarding, participants leave with the tools for change.

This year's Conference, titled "Creating and Sustaining Wellness Cultures" features keynote speakers, former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee, Former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Louis W. Sullivan, MD, and internally recognized pharmacologist and author Candace Pert, PhD. July 14-21, 2007 Stevens Point, Wisconsin USA.

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GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR

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-- FEATURED EVENT --
32nd Annual National Wellness Conference
Creating and Sustaining Wellness Cultures
Stevens Point, WI USA
July 12-21, 2007
Contact: National Wellness Institute - 800-243-8694

-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
Living in Joy, Passion and Purpose
Health and Wellness Spa Retreat at Rancho LaPuerta
Tecate, MEXICO
July 21-28, 2007
Contact: OSECRAFT Ventures - 860-673-0163

35th Annual Cancer Convention: Alternative Therapies
For the General Public and Professionals
Universal City, CA USA
September 1-3, 2007 
Contact: Cancer Control Society - 323-663-7801

Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine – Transformation: Individuals in Balance; Families in Harmony
Chantilly, VA USA
October 18-21, 2007 
Contact: Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation - 212-274-1079

For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com

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