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The Healthy Foundation Awards Research Contract to Study Impact of Daily Vitamins on the Academic Performance of At-Risk Children
The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey has been awarded the research contract to conduct The Healthy Foundation's Better Student Research Initiative to determine if daily vitamins improve the academic performance of at-risk children. Fourth-grade students will receive either a daily placebo or vitamins. At the end of the study, the state's standardized test will be administered to the students looking for changes in grade point averages, plus instances of tardiness, absenteeism, and misbehavior.

High Fatigue can be Serious Condition
Do you feel tired all the time? If you are getting 8 hours of sleep every night, eating properly, and exercising for at least 30 minutes on most days - and are still tired, you might be suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. Symptoms of CFS include headache, tender lymph glands, sore throat, fatigue and weakness, muscle and joint pain, unrefreshed sleep and the inability to concentrate. Treatment normally includes looking at ways to boost the immune system through rest, exercise, diet and vitamin supplements.

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WELLNESS INVENTORY
THE WHOLE PERSON ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
The Wellness Inventory is a pioneering program that allows people to self-assess their wellness and to follow steps to bring about a higher state of balance and wellbeing in their lives. Individuals receive immediate feedback via wellness and satisfaction scores, are guided through the creation of a personal wellness plan and the exploration of resources designed to help achieve their goals.

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Simply Well
Death is a fact of life. In "Make a Friend of Death" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., presents the position that with death as your friend, you might live more consciously?caring for your health and wellbeing, honoring your body as the only one you've got.

Keeping Fit
Running and bicycling are complementary exercises that enable you to cross-train for better cardiovascular benefit and lower risk of overuse injuries. While running emphasizes the rear thigh and calf muscles, bicycling emphasizes the front thigh muscles, calf and shin muscles and activates upper body muscles. In "Bicycling at Its Best" Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D. covers important considerations for function and comfort, warm up and cool down suggestions, and how to make your ride more interesting and productive.

Healthy Computing
Ruminating about what happened or worrying about tomorrow increases tension. In "Calm Your Thoughts" Erik Peper, Ph.D. and Katherine Hughes Gibney alert you that shoulder trapezius muscles tighten whenever negative thoughts and stress occur. The offer a nine-step problem solving process to identify a problem, develop creative solutions, implement successful outcomes and make the world your own.

Tips for a Healthy Summer
"First Aid for Poison Ivy" reminds you not to touch the plant, touch clothing or pets that have sap on them, or come in contact with the smoke of the burning plant. The tips instruct you what to do if you are unlucky enough to avoid these, and do get the skin rash.

MT. SHASTA ADVENTURES FOR SPIRITUAL EXPLORERS - August 17-30

Got Energy? Fly, get high and energized . the Natural Way. Mt. Shasta is a spiritual mountain that provides a path, a vehicle and a process through which you can discover the highest within you. One Day Seminars to energize your being. Through sound current metaphysics, sacred geometry and spiritual wave harmonics, learn how to progress into higher and stronger levels of consciousness. Bring your Inner Child and discover YOUR Field of Dreams on Mt. Shasta . and within yourself. Do Your Dreams Challenge Your Horizons, or Do Your Horizons Limit Your Dreams? Find out on the vistas of Mt. Shasta.

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Understanding Homeopathy
Do you suffer from throbbing and burning pains in your sinuses? In "Sinusitis" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. describes the various types of symptoms connected with sinusitis in children and adults, and common conditions that trigger these reactions. He matches an appropriate homeopathic remedy for addressing each type of sinus condition.

Healthy Alternatives
The notion that stress can predispose us to physical illness has persisted for centuries. In "Natural Substances Offer New Hope For Stress Relief" Leslie J. Kaslof states that a less known option for those searching for safe, nonhabit forming alternatives to chemical drugs, natural stabilizing factors can be found in flowering plants. He matches specific emotional difficulties with various flower remedies.

Healthy Child
Children get diarrhea often, especially mild diarrhea. This is one way your child's body fights infection. Diarrhea can also clean out your child's intestines when he or she eats something bad. In "Childhood Diarrhea" parents are provided guidelines compiled by the American Institute of Preventive Medicine that assist in evaluating the severity of the situation and what actions are more appropriate.

Find an Alternative Healthcare Professional
The Professional Referral Network contains searchable directories for 20 leading professional associations in complementary and integrative health care, with over 17,000 professionals. Looking for a healthcare professional specializing in progressive treatment of the eyes? The Vision Care/Vision Training section includes the Optometric Extension Program member database.

Healthy Bookstore - Breast Cancer Q & A

Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer face a frightening and confusing time, as they must confront looming concerns, such as understanding the physiology of their disease, treatment options, and the choices that can increase their chances of survival. In "Breast Cancer Q & A: Insightful Answers to the 100 Most Frequently Asked Questions" Charyn Pfeuffer provides a starting point for women to navigate through the myriad options and resources available for support and treatment of breast cancer.

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THE NATURAL ENERGY COCKTAIL

Aloe Seltzer C pairs nature's powerful healer, aloe vera, with the super potent antioxidant vitamin C. This delicious orange flavored effervescent drink is a great way to start your day or boost you along the way. One tablet equals 1 quart of aloe vera juice and 1000 mg of vitamin C. Special - Buy 3 get 1 free.

Nutrition Tips - Macadamia Nut Oil
Do you know what the healthiest cooking oil is? Most people say "olive oil." Some even say "grapeseed" or "canola." Science now shows that all those answers are wrong. As a traditionally-trained physician who practices nutritional medicine, Fred Pescatore, M.D. has reviewed the studies and strongly believes that most people need an oil change. In "Give Your Body An Oil Change!" he provides important facts about the disastrous fat-free fad; show you how many chronic health problems result from bad oil choices; describes how people make good oil into bad with improper handling; explains smoke point and helps straighten out some common misunderstandings about canola and flax oils. The bottom line according to Dr. Pescatore: the scientific record clearly shows that the very best culinary oil is from macadamia nuts.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Red Beans and Rice."

The Healer Within
In "Every Seventh Breath Full and Relaxed" Dr. Roger Jahnke describes a technique that brings the consciousness of the breath and the benefits of breath practice to as much of one's daily activities as possible. This method spreads the benefits of breath practice, pervasively, throughout the day.

Music and Wellness
In "Drum Circles: An Ancient Methodology for a Modern World" Remo Belli explains how the ancient practice of drum circles has become a modern group activity being used as a tool for wellness and community building. This form of musical expression is more than entertainment, it has health promoting value.

DRUMMING - YOUR MUSICAL PRESCRIPTION FOR WELLNESS

Drumming is now being recognized for its value as a tool for stress-reduction, relaxation, exercise, spirituality, and personal expression. As a self-help strategy or group activity, drumming can help all people, regardless of prior musical experience, to achieve a state of creativity and enjoyment through one of the world's oldest & simplest instruments. Check out Remo HealthRhythms' Personal Percussion Kit, innovative sound shapes, Drum Circle Starter Kit, Buffalo Drums, Djembes, and more.... Discover drumming. Find the rhythm that is already within you!

Featured Natural Medicine School
Five Branches Institute: College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA offers Traditional Chinese Medicine training, including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, qigong, Chinese medical massage and nutrition. Applicants must have a minimum of two years college (60 semester units), plus 15 natural science units. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/fivebranches/

To search a directory of natural medicine schools go to: www.healthy.net/schools

AOBTA National Convention
Boston, MA USA
August 29-September 1, 2003
Contact: American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia - 856-782-1616

Yoga Expo
Los Angeles - LA Convention Center, CA USA
September 25-28, 2003
Contact: Yoga Expo - 310-838-5600

Sedona Spring Purification & Wellness Retreat with Dr. Elson Haas
Sedona, AZ USA
October 1-5, 2003
Contact: Wellness Tours - 800 231-9811

Santa Barbara Beauty Expo 2003
Santa Barbara, CA USA
October 4-6, 2003
Contact: Santa Barbara Beauty Expo

2003 Annual ISPA Conference and Expo
Dallas, TX USA
October 13-16, 2003
Contact: International Spa Association - 888-651-4772