FALL CERTIFICATION TELE-CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER

The Fall Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on September 12th and run for 12 weeks. Classes will be conducted as a live phone teleclass. The goal of the certification training is to create competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com), a holistic assessment and life-balance program, to individual, group and organizational clients. The training also focuses on the participants own personal development. Developed for wellness coaches, health practitioners, spa professionals, and corporate wellness professionals, the training is approved by the International Coach Federation for continuing coaching credits. Daytime and evening classes. Payment plans available.

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Tai Ji May Help Those Suffering from Parkinson's Disease
The ancient art of Tai Ji may have a new application - Parkinson's disease patients. Parkinson's is a disease that affects nerve cells - called neurons - in the region of the brain controlling muscle movement. Those suffering from Parkinson's disease may experience difficulty walking, muscle rigidity, trembling, and problems with coordination. Numerous studies in the past few years have demonstrated Tai Ji's effectiveness in reducing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Bill Calls for FDA to End All Conflicts of Interest
The Food and Drug Administration could face a tough new assignment from Congress: Eliminate all conflicts of interest on outside advisory panels whose votes heavily guide the agency's decision-making. US Representative Maurice Hinchey, Democrat of New York, attached such language to an agriculture appropriations bill passed by the House. The funding measure next moves to the Senate, where the FDA conflicts section faces a tough fight. Regardless of the Hinchey proposal's fate, such congressional chatter might trigger the FDA to act forcefully on its own.

Hardening of the Arteries: Double Drug Therapy Is More Dangerous
Doctors regularly prescribe aspirin with an anti-coagulant such as warfarin in order to control hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), where plaque builds up around the main artery walls. In fact it's the 'gold standard' therapy approved by eminent bodies such as the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association – and it's an approach that is putting the patient's life at risk. The aspirin on its own is enough to help prevent the build-up of blood clots, and the anti-coagulant merely increases the risk of life-threatening bleeding, new research has found.

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NEXT STEP IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

The path to manifesting your highest self is within you. Steps To Growth delivers what many people have thought about or put off for years. Only on the market a few years, this comprehensive, creative and systematic program is a 90-day interactive journey with integrated multimedia support and a personalized action plan. StepsToGrowth program includes a Multi-Disc Audio Program, Workbook and Goal-Achieving System, DVD Video, and an active Journaling System that helps track your progress and sustain your successes. The popularity continues to grow every year as more people try it and recommend it. If you think it's time for the next step on that path to personal and professional growth, check it out at www.StepsToGrowth.com

Simply Well
In order to stay happy and healthy, your soul needs nourishment, just as your body does. In "Find Your Center-Learn to Meditate" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., offers practical tips to re-collect your scattered parts and bring them back together. Try they out and discover which ones work for you.

Conscious Relationship Coach
There is a piece of priceless wisdom that Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks have seen change the lives of many single and divorced people. In "The Most Important Thing You Need to Do to Attract a Healthy, Conscious Relationship into Your Life" they share that the major barrier that stands in the way of establishing a loving relationship with another person is an unloved part of ourselves.

Ask Dr. Orloff About Intuitive Healing
You have guidance and protection all around you, from the moment you are born to the day you die. Call it your guardian angels, your ancestors, a higher power, or simply love, you are not as alone as you may think. In "Step Four of Intuitive Healing: Ask For Inner Guidance" Judith Orloff, M.D. presents tips for how you can request inner guidance. She cautions you to have fun and not to try too hard.

CHANGE YOUR BREATHING - CHANGE YOUR LIFE

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. "We breathe 20,000 times a day," says Gay Hendricks. "That means we have 20,000 opportunities to feel better every day." You can take full advantage of "nature's gift" with these life-changing techniques. Comprehensive kit includes: CD, DVD, 32 page study guide and study cards.

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HEALTHY TALK RADIO WITH DR. JULIAN WHITAKER AND DEBORAH RAY

Dr. Julian Whitaker, America's Wellness Doctor and Deborah Ray, America's First Lady of Health are two of the most respected and well known names in the natural health industry and you can hear them live on the radio 6 days a week! Healthy Talk Radio is the longest running health talk radio show celebrating 25 years.

We take on conventional medicine, spread the word about safe, effective, and less expensive approaches to wellness, and offer you real solutions to your health problems. We cut through the spin and bring you news, information, and recommendations that can truly make a difference in your life.

Timely, topical, sometimes funny and always a must-listen! It is practical information to help improve the quality of life for health conscious consumers of any age. To listen live or to find out where you can hear Healthy Talk Radio near you go to www.healthytalkradio.com

Integrative Dentistry
Confused by all of the different types of toothpaste on the market? In "Are All Toothpaste the Same?" Flora Parsa Stay, D.D.S. offers very specific evaluations of the ingredients in each of the specialty toothpastes - most of which are damaging, not helpful. The natural types of toothpastes without the added artificial ingredients are much safer and just as effective as the popular commercial ones. In the end proper brushing and flossing and good diet are the best way to prevent cavities and gum disease.

Healthy Alternatives
In "Meditation, Positive Emotions and Brain Science" Dr. Daniel Redwood interviews Richard Davidson, Ph.D. about his specialty researching brain function related to emotion, both in normal individuals and those with, or at risk of, depression and anxiety.

Dr. Christine Horner's Natural Secrets for Breast Health
Eating just a clove or two of garlic a week can significantly lower your risk of breast cancer. In "Breast Health Tip #13: Garlic" Christine Horner, M.D., F.A.C.S details the ways that garlic helps to protect against and fight breast cancer - and other diseases.

Healthy Man Update
The European mistletoe has been used for a wide variety of therapeutic purposes for thousands of years. In "Two Studies of Iscador" Robert Gorter, M.D. reports on two new studies showing significant results for AIDS and immune system problems. In many countries Iscador is a licensed medication for monotherapy and as an adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment. One key finding was that in most patients the quality of life increased remarkably.

Find an Alternative Healthcare Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in homeopathy? Search the Homeopathy section includes the Council for Homeopathic Certification and Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians member databases member databases 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 - Food Allergy Survival Guide

"Food Allergy Survival Guide: Surviving and Thriving with Food Allergies and Sensitivities" by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D., Jo Stepaniak, and Dina Aronson, M.S., R.D. is a comprehensive resource, created by three leading authorities in dietetics, nutrition, and vegetarian cooking. It offers a unique blend of scientific research, practical advice, and culinary expertise that will show you how to: know the difference between food allergy, food intolerance and food sensitivity; test for allergies; avoid the foods and ingredients that trigger reactions; maintain a healthy intestinal boundary; understand the latest food labeling regulations; and create menus that meet your nutritional requirements.

Nutrition Tips
In "Beverages" Elson M. Haas, M.D. reminds us that we all need to consume liquids to maintain life, and discusses why it is best for as much as possible of our liquid intake to be water. He reviews other favorite beverages, such as teas, fruit juices, coffee, vegetable juices, sodas, milk, and alcohol.

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

STAY INFORMED AND INSPIRED

EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing is an interdisciplinary journal that addresses evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety of sources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine. Written for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals, the journal explores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental issues, and basic science as these fields relate to health.

In addition to research, features include: an editorial by Larry Dossey, MD; an interview with a prominent thought leader; columns on ethnomedicine, diet and health, environmental medicine, nursing, education, death and dying, and medicine on the front lines. For more information, please visit www.explorejournal.com

Echoes of Silence
It is tragic to go through life a prisoner of the past. In "Nothing to Fear" Robert Rabbin shares a personal experience as he journeyed from a nightmare to a daydream, from fear to excitement. He demonstrates how we must become fully present in order to experience what is happening now, in order to know what is happening now.

Wholistic Spiritual Healing
In "Intuition (Part 2 of 5 parts)" Daniel J. Benor, M.D. outlines various layers of processes involved in intuition, including automatic responses from previous experiences and memory, cognitive pattern recognition, and inspiration and creativity.

NEMACOLIN TO HOST TURNING POINT SEPTEMBER 19-23

TURNING POINT at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is a wellness and self-discovery retreat where individuals are invited to create a path to success, fitness and well-being. Our talented staff and professionals surpass our competitors and our grounds provide countless opportunities for outer and inner exploration.

Join Nemacolin for TURNING POINT Wednesday, September 19 through Sunday, September 23, 2007. Availability is limited.

Keynote speaker for TURNING POINT is Jack Canfield, originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Canfield, a featured teacher of The Secret, will talk about helping people take on greater challenges while producing breakthrough results.

Program highlights include luxurious accommodations, meals, spa services, life coaching, and home fitness and nutrition plans.

Call 866.344.6957 to speak with our TURNING POINT Specialists for more information.

FALL WELLNESS CERTIFICATION TRANING TO START IN SEPTEMBER

The Fall Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on September 12th and run for 12 weeks. Classes will be conducted as a live phone teleclass. The goal of the certification training is to create competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com), a holistic assessment and life-balance program, to individual, group and organizational clients. The training also focuses on the participants own personal development. Developed for wellness coaches, health practitioners, spa professionals, and corporate wellness professionals, the training is approved by the International Coach Federation for continuing coaching credits. Daytime and evening classes. Payment plans available.

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

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-- FEATURED EVENT --
Turning Point at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
A health and wellness retreat featuring Jack Canfield
Farmington, PA USA
September 19-23, 2007
Contact: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort - 866-344-6957

-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
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

Medical Wellness Nutritional Forum
At The Rio
Las Vegas, NV USA
September 6-7, 2007
Contact Hosts: Medical Wellness Association, IHRSA & American College of Wellness - 417-880-5001 or 281-313-3040

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

9th Annual Energy Psychology Conference, Toronto
Visions of the Future Mind
Toronto, ON CANADA
October 25-27, 2007
Contact: Meridian Seminars - 416-221-5639

National Wellness, Prevention and Fitness Conference
From Case Management to Care Management
Washington, DC USA
December 3-5, 2007
  Transmarx, LLC - 804-266-7422 ext 7408

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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