Doctor Errors: The 8 things that must never happen to you in hospital
There are eight things that must never, ever happen to you while you’re in hospital. If they do, health insurers say they will no longer pay out. Tired of picking up the tab for the vast number of doctor and hospital errors that happen in American hospitals every year, health insurers have listed the eight 'no payout' errors - which means you could be footing the bill, and as they're so commonplace, there’s a reasonable chance you will.     View more

Get a Little Sun This Summer - It Could Help Save Your Life
As summer comes and people across America get ready to start slathering on the sunscreen, a note of caution is in order - a little sunshine is good for you. Studies increasingly are suggesting the value of vitamin D - often known as the sunshine vitamin, because that's one way you can obtain it - in everything from bone metabolism to maintaining muscle strength, immune function, reducing hypertension and possibly even playing a role in prevention of cancer and autoimmune disease.      View more

Childhood Lead Exposure Associated With Criminal Behavior in Adulthood
New research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) reports the first evidence of a direct link between prenatal and early-childhood lead exposure and an increased risk for criminal behavior later in life. Based on long-term data from a childhood lead study in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kim Dietrich, PhD, and his team have determined that elevated prenatal and postnatal blood-lead concentrations are associated with higher rates of criminal arrest in adulthood.     View more

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Simply Well - "Just Say No" - John W. Travis, MD, MPH
While an attitude of openness to life is definitely health-promoting, saying yes to life means saying no a good deal of the time, too. People who are afraid of disapproval from others will say yes regardless of their truefeelings to avoid rocking the boat. In "Just Say No" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., explains the health promoting benefits for appropriately saying no.      View more

Staying Healthy Tips: "10 Tips for Staying Healthy in Summer" - Elson Haas, MD
In "10 Tips for Staying Healthy in Summer" Elson M. Haas, M.D. gives you common sense reminders for these warm weather months. Take a few minutes to review healthy behaviors to ensure you enjoy all of nature's bounty this summer.      View more

A Naturopathic Physician Develops an Award-Winning Wellness Program
Most of us in integrative care see wellness and preventive services as heart-and-soul of an "alternative" to the reactivity of most conventional medicine. Naturopathic physician Bernie Noe, ND, was challenged by an employer in Vermont to develop a wellness program. For the last two years, Noe's program has won Gold Awards for this program with the Vermont Automobile Dealers Association. This article looks at the elements in the program and the fascinating links between integrative care and what employers want. View more
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From Fatigued to Fantastic: "Hyperactivity" - Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
One of the side effects of our modern environment and diet has been an increase in illnesses such as autism and hyperactivity. It is important to recognize that these do not have a single cause but are rather the common endpoint for many different problems.     View more

Fabulous Functional Foods: "Black Olive Mash" - Chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan
Mashed black olives make an excellent spread or can be a topping for vegetables. The recipe for "Black Olive Mash" from Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan’s can also be used as a last minute stuffing for already cooked poultry. Try experimenting with the flavor by adding chili, coriander, or fresh basil leaves.     View More

Wholistic Spiritual Healing: "The Healing Potential in a Word (Part 4)" - Daniel Benor, MD
There are many terms for those who offer treatments and those who seek them. Each has its own tradition and shapes the relationships of the caregivers and careseekers in subtle but pervasive ways In "The Healing Potential in a Word (Part 4)" Daniel J. Benor, M.D. encourages people receiving care to be active, resonsible participants. They are to ask lots of questions and look for what they can do to improve their own condition.     View more

Wellness Inventory Certification Training - Summer & Fall Intensives
The Wellness Inventory Certification Training Intensive is a comprehensive weekend program that accelerates your own personal growth process, offering you an opportunity to make real changes in your life, while providing competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory assessment and life-balance program. The intensive provides a unique coaching skill-set to maximize the program's effectiveness in helping your clients change their lives. Weekend intensives are offered in Asheville, North Carolina August 22-24 and September 26-28, 2008.
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Featured Events

Living with Intention Workshops
Los Angeles, CA USA July 11-13, 2008
Portland/Vancouver, Washington USA August 8-10, 2008
Boston/Cape Cod, MA USA - October 31-Nov 2, 2008
Organization: Living The Field
Contact: [email protected] or by phone (International +44 870 444 9886)
Website: http://www.theintentionworkshops.com

'Living with Intention' is the first of a series of workshops being held by Lynne McTaggart, author of bestsellers The Field and The Intention Experiment. The workshops bring together the latest discoveries of quantum physics with spiritual practices in an exciting new synthesis for conscious living. They will teach you how to harness the power of intention in your everyday life and become your own master of intention.

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