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SPONSOR - WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING
FALL CERTIFICATION TELE-CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 12
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.
wellpeople.com/Certification.asp
HEALTH
NEWS
Unique Grape Skin Extract Inhibits Prostate Cancer Cell Growth in the Laboratory
Laboratory experiments show that an extract of the skin of muscadine grapes
can inhibit growth of prostate cancer cells in the laboratory. Even though
MSKE had significant inhibitory effects on the prostate cancer cells
studied, it did not alter the growth rate of the normal human prostate
cells in the lab. Should muscadine grape skin extract move on to trials in
humans, since muscadine grape products have been used in human studies
without reported side effects, they may be relatively safe for use in
clinical trials.
Only 60% of U.S. Consumers Trust the Safety of Supermarket Food
In the year since three people died and more than 200 were sickened by E.
coli after eating contaminated raw spinach, and other reports have surfaced
about tainted pet foods, fish and peanut butter, food companies are facing
growing pressure to regain trust of consumers, whose confidence in the
safety of what they eat is at an 18-year low. Companies have ramped up
inspections, added food safety research budgets and are updating systems to
avoid a misstep.
Study Indicates Omega-3 Supplements Rapidly Eliminate ADD, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder in Children
EPA and DHA are essential fatty acids that the body cannot make so must be
obtained through our diet or by supplements. An imbalance of omega-6 and
omega-3 can result in an overall inflammatory response. Symptoms of ADHD
and related disorders are easily eliminated in 80 percent of children
within two weeks by merely supplementing with omega-3 oils and eliminating
processed foods (especially refined sugars) from kids' diets.
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EDITOR'S PICK - PHYSICIAN FORMULAS
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.
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on BREATHING & RELAXING, the second of 12
keys to wellness in the Wellness Inventory. We can survive for many weeks
without food, several days without water, but without air, life ceases in a
matter of minutes. When the air is clear, your lungs strong, your body
relaxed, and your mind at peace, you experience total wellbeing.
Unfortunately, this ideal is seldom realized....
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.
Staying Healthly Tips
We all know that stress is a major factor in many chronic health
complaints, and yet we often find it difficult to let ourselves get away
and relax completely. Medical research shows that vacations are a
necessary and healthful part of our lives. In "10 Tips on Vacations and
Your Health" Elson M. Haas, M.D. offers some common sense precautions that
can help you avoid some of the pitfalls of travel.
AUDIO: DR. ANDREW WEIL'S MIND-BODY TOOL KIT
LEARN MIND-BODY SELF-HEALING PRACTICES
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.
Listen to Audio Sample
NEMACOLIN WOODLANDS RESORT - ADVERTISEMENT
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.
NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
From Fatigued to Fantastic
Pain is not the enemy! In "PAIN FREE 1-2-3! A Proven Program to Get
Patients Pain Free!" Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. teaches you not only how to
turn off the pain signal, but also to understand what the pain is trying to
tell you that your body needs. Address these matters and the pain usually
goes away!
Healthy Alternatives
Curious about chelation therapy? In "Position Paper on EDTA Chelation
Therapy" the American College for Advancement in Medicine offers in-depth
background on this often controversial treatment protocol.
Dr. Christine Horner's Natural Secrets for Breast Health
In "Breast Health Tip #14: Avoid Alcohol" Christine Horner, M.D., F.A.C.S
advised you to avoid alcohol and drink "health-promoting drinks" like
organic fruit juices, green tea, and purified water instead. Why?
Researchers have found one drink a day can increase your risk of breast
cancer by 11%; two drinks a day by 22 to 40%; and three drinks a day by 33
to 70%. Your body has an amazing capacity to heal. The moment you drop
unhealthy habits and adopt healthy ones, your body will begin repairing
itself. Enjoy your holidays – and at the same time honor your health.
Healthy Child
Most children recover from chicken pox uneventfully in less than two weeks.
Complications are rare. The biggest problem parents face with chicken pox
is infected blisters. In "Chicken Pox" the American Institute for
Preventive Medicine lists self-care tips to make your child comfortable and
to reduce and relieve the itching so your child does not scratch off the
scabs, which could start a secondary infection and/or leave scars.
Find an Alternative Healthcare
Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in flower essences? Search the
Flower Remedies section which includes the Bach Centre 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.
RECOMMENDED
READING
Healthy Bookstore - The Real Wealth of Nations
In "The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economics" accomplished
feminist social theorist and activist Riane Tennenhaus Eisler offers an
inquiry into the nature and causes of "the real wealth of nations" in a
contrarian work of grand economic theory. She begins with her original
thesis: that we inherit and inhabit a personal and social world that
masculinity has built by consistently devaluing and subordinating the
feminine. Pointing out the socially and ecologically destructive flaws
inherent in both capitalist and socialist economies, she then asserts that
our emerging global society needs a new story of what human nature and
economics are and can be.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
It's actually pretty simple. If you want to be healthy and alive, you have
to get foods with a life of their own into your body. So in "The
Nutritional Rules for the Road" Marilyn Joyce, R.D. shows us that rules for
the journey towards health and a vibrant life are very logical. How many of
these 25 options can you incorporate into your life this month?
There's a Yogi in the Kitchen!
"Eating for a Healthy Liver" by Siri-Ved Kaur Khalsa is for those looking
for a way to give themselves a "Liver Tune-Up." There are different ways
you can approach this, depending on what best suits you, your current
health situation, and lifestyle. This could be anything from making simple
changes in your current eating habits to going on an extended diet of
specific foods.
INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH SOLUTIONS - ADVERTISEMENT
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
MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Mind Over Matter
Isn't it "normal" behavior for toddlers to be poorly focused and
distractible? Doesn't every toddler have a short attention span? In "A Cure
for Terrible Twos: Shaping Society with Pharmaceuticals" Barry Bittman,
M.D. expresses his shock and disgust at the alarming rise in prescribing
antidepressants and other antipsychotic drugs for 2- to 4-year-olds. While
rare exceptions do exist where drug therapy is needed to control behavior
in toddlers, Dr. Bittman recommends you give your child abundant attention,
nurturing and love, even when it's inconvenient.
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.
SPIRITUAL CINEMA CIRCLE - ADVERTISEMENT
NEW FILM FOR SEPTEMBER - 5 WISHES: THE CONVERSATION
It's Friday night and Michael isn't in the mood to go to another engagement
party for his friend, who, in Michael's opinion, has been married a few too
many times. Probing the depths of what it takes to find peace and comfort
within ourselves and our relationships, is the basis of the new short film
"5 Wishes: The Conversation" by Filmmakers Michael Goorjian and Gay
Hendricks.
Spiritual Cinema Circle, America's fastest growing DVD club specializing in
uplifting and inspirational films, is presenting 5 WISHES: THE CONVERSATION
in its September collection along with the feature film BELIEVE IN ME and 2
additional short films.
Start your free trial in the month of SEPTEMBER, and you'll receive: FOUR
GREAT FILMS - That's a $21 value, FREE! You only pay a nominal shipping fee
($4.95 domestic, $7.95 international)
To learn more and start your risk-free trial membership today, please visit
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
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
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
GLOBAL HEALTH
CALENDAR
-- 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 --
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
Integrative Healthcare Symposium
New York, NY USA
January 17-19, 2008
Contact: Diversified Business Communications - 207-842-5500
For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com
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
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
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