Excessive TV Viewing Sets Up Kids for Attention Disorders
A new study reports that young children who watch television are more likely to suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Some recommendations say no television at all for children 2 and under, and older children should be limited to two hours of entertainment media daily.

Some Jolting Facts About Caffeine
Caffeine is the most frequently ingested pharmacologically active substance in the world, yet it is not mentioned (along with total calories, fat and sodium content) on food and beverage labels. You might be surprised by the amounts of caffeine hidden in such products as bottled water, orange soda and ice cream. Manufacturers are only required to mention the fact that their products contain caffeine if they added it to the product, and even then, they need not specify the amount.

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CHRONIC ILLNESS: IS CANDIDA THE MISSING LINK?

Do you feel sick all over? Have you taken antibiotic drugs or birth control pills, or sought help from many different specialists? Do you crave sugar or often feel spaced out? Are you bothered by food sensitivities, digestive problems, fatigue, muscle aches, depression, irritability or headaches? Are you sensitive to tobacco smoke, perfume and other chemicals? Your health problems may be related to Candida, or yeast. Based on the work and writings of William Crook, M.D., author of the best-selling The Yeast Connection, YeastConnection.com offers books, supplements, online tools and dynamic, ever-changing content to inform and support you in coping with the yeast connection in your life.

JOIN US ON A 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
For the next 12 weeks in Healthy Update, we will go on a journey into the heart of wellness. Each week we will feature one of the twelve key aspects of wellness from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program based on the pioneering work of John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H. Each is a component of the Wellness Energy System. This week we will feature "Self-Responsibility & Love."

Keeping Fit
Every year about this time, well-intentioned men and women commit themselves to sprucing up the yard and preparing the garden. They have even physically prepared themselves, including a cardiovascular conditioning program. Yet needless injuries occur. In "What Not To Do In Your Yard and Garden" Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D. give you a half dozen yard and garden procedures that you should avoid at all costs for a safe and successful spring season.

Simply Well
Humans are image-making creatures. In "Put Yourself in the Picture of Health" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., explains how images create emotional states that affect brain chemistry, and brain chemistry will depress or strengthen every system in your body, including your immune system. No wonder visualization is such a powerful tool for personal wellness.

MUSIC FOR YOUR YOGA PRACTICE - SAVE 33% !

The Inner Peace Yoga Collection includes three classic CDs from Steven Halpern, the leading pioneer in music for relaxation and wellness:

* Music for Yoga (Helps quiet the mind & deepen the breath)
* Chakra Suite (Balances the 7 vital energy centers)
* Music for Savasana (For deep relaxation at end of yoga class)

"Steven Halpern's music makes your yoga practice a meditation in motion"
-Baron Baptiste - Founder, Baptiste Power Yoga Training Center

From Fatigued to Fantastic
In "Q and A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. - #12" Dr. Teitelbaum lists the free tools he has available in his website to make the possibility of effective treatment available for everyone with CFS.

Healthy Alternatives
"The Yeast Connection and Women's Health
Vaginal yeast infections are common among women. They're easily treated, but their underlying cause, overgrowth of Candida albicans (yeast) in the intestinal tract, can result in a host of seemingly unrelated symptoms ranging from headaches to allergies and interstitial cystitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and endometriosis. If you've suffered from any of these conditions and mainstream medical treatment hasn't given you relief, you'll want to consider the possibility that yeast overgrowth, or dysbiosis, is causing your problems. Antibiotic use is often behind the yeast imbalance and excessive yeast growth is fed by a diet heavy in sugar and processed foods.

Healthy Child
Acute diarrhea is a common and discomforting problem to both children and adults. Fortunately, homeopathic medicines can be very effective in treating people with symptoms of diarrhea. In "The Treatment of Diarrhea with Homeopathic Medicines" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. outlines a half a dozen specific remedies and explains when each is 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 bodywork? The Bodywork and Somatic Therapies section includes the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia, Hellerwork International, and The Trager Institute member databases.

FIRST ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON THE CHALLENGES & BENEFITS OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

August 14-18, 2004
Wailea Marriot Resort, Maui, Hawaii

The conference features Keynote Speaker, Dr. David Eisenberg, Director, Division of Research and Education in Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies, Harvard, Osher Institute, Harvard Medical School.

This CME Accredited Medical Professional Program addresses the major trend to integrate complementary and traditional medicine and puts this emerging area of treatment and investigation into focus in order to enable physicians to better provide patient care in a meaningful, safe manner. Includes session on Hawaiian cultural and spiritual ceremonies and healing techniques.

Produced by HealthQuest Travel & Maui Wellness Institute
800-874-1996
imcinfo@healthquesttravel.com
www.healthquesttravel.com

Nutrition Tips
Seeds are the potential for new life that are grown as part of a plant and in some way reach the earth to carry on their species. In "Seeds" Elson M. Haas, M.D. selects three seeds (pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower) and shows how these are high-protein foods, with even more protein than grains. He outlines the nutritional value of seeds, plus cooking and storage tips.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "White Bean Dip with Lemon and Garlic."

Healthy Bookstore - Gluten-Free Baking

If you are among the 1 in 250 American adults intolerant to gluten or allergic to wheat, you know how frustrating it can be to crave -- but not be able to have -- a buttery scone or a slice of warm pie. Now you don't have to sit wistfully by while family and friends indulge in dessert or other confections. In "Gluten-Free Baking: More Than 125 Recipes for Delectable Sweet and Savory Baked Goods, Including Cakes, Pies, Quick Breads, Muffins, Cookies, and Other Delights" Cordon Bleu-trained chef Rebecca Reilly shares more than 125 recipes for sweet and savory baked goods. In addition, you'll find specifics on everything you need to know about gluten-free baking but were afraid (or didn't know enough) to ask, including how to stock a gluten-free kitchen, tips, techniques, and sources for ingredients, plus a list of resources and information on celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.

All HWOL Books 10% off!

INNOVATIVE - REVOLUTIONARY - SUCCESSFUL
Tap into the power of BioSET SEMINAR SERIES
THE KEY: A Revolutionary Software System

With the BioSET series, learn to treat and prevent chronic health problems. Allergens are the root cause of many chronic conditions. BioSET addresses these conditions at their source with three techniques:
* Allergy-desensitization technique
* Organ Detoxification
* Enzyme Therapy

BioSET seminars are intensive educational sessions that include lectures, study manuals, and hands-on taught by Ellen W. Cutler, MD, DC.

With the BioSET series, you can:
--Enhance your clinical skills
--Open the door to patient referrals
--Network with other BioSET practitioners, some of the most innovative health care professionals in the country.

To register for an upcoming BioSET seminar, or for more information, call 1-877-927-0741, or visit us online at: www.bioset-institute.com

Mind Over Matter
While it seems like there's a medical breakthrough each day, new health information often contradicts what we relied upon in the past. In "Rational Health Choices: Navigating the Sea of Modern Medical Advice" Barry Bittman, M.D. poses the practical question "What should you specifically do in order to maximize your health?" The common sense answers might have come from our grandparents - eat the right foods, exercise regularly, get proper sleep, and stop taking ourselves too seriously.

Music and Wellness
In "Music-Making for Corporate Wellness" Christine Stevens, M.S.W., MT-BC tells us about an amazing, revolutionary step towards the practical application of music making for wellness. A major corporation's headquarters has created a unique and effective method of 'beating' stress and building up their high-performance teams -- a Drum Room.

OLA LOA - A NUTRITIONAL BREAKTHROUGH

Ola Loa Energy is an effervescent, great tasting multi-vitamin vitamin powder that provides quick recovery from stress, sports and the rigors of daily life, with all the natural energy boosters and a doctor's selection of strategic nutrients providing greater absorption. Designed by renowned nutrition pioneer, Richard A. Kunin, M.D., Ola Loa is so gentle on the body it can be taken anytime. Just place Ola Loa Tropical Power Powder into an empty glass, add a few ounces of water or juice, and watch it stir itself. Enjoy the Ola Loa feeling!

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WELLNESS INVENTORY - BRING BALANCE TO YOUR CLIENTS' LIVES
Are you looking for a tool to determine your client's readiness to change various lifestyle behaviors and to bring more balance to their lives? The Wellness Inventory not only assesses your client in 12 key areas of wellness, but also determines their motivation to change in these areas, guides them in creating a wellness plan and provides resources to meet their goals. For more information, visit: wellnessinventory.net

Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks

Integrative Pain Medicine
New York, NY USA
April 16-17, 2004
Contact: Columbia University/Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - 212-342-0101

The Sixth International Conference on Science and Consciousness Consciousness Exploring Itself
Albuquerque, NM USA
April 23-28, 2004
Contact: The Message Company - 505-474-0998

Mind/Body Training in Positive Psychology Training presents a mind/body/spirit approach to cognitive restructuring, emphasizing strategies to increase patients' ability to cope with suffering
Boston, MA USA
April 26-29, 2004
Contact: Harvard Medical School and the Mind/Body Medical Institute - 617-384-8600

First International Symposium on the Science of Touch Towards an Integrative Medicine
Montreal, Quebec CANADA
May 12-15, 2004
Contact: International Symposium on the Science of Touch - 514-272-2254

Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium
Twelfth Annual Conference on Botanical Medicine
Black Mountain, NC USA
June 5-7, 2004
Contact: Herbal Educational Services - 800-252-0688

BioSet and Energy and Wellness including Colds & Flu
June 11-13, 2004
Washington, DC USA
Contact: BioSet Institute - 877-927-0741

First Annual Conference on the Challenges & Benefits of Integrative Medicine
August 14-18, 2004
Wailea, HI USA
Contact: HealthQuest Travel - 800-874-1996

The Power of Positive Energy and Intuition to Heal
With Judith Orloff, M.D.
August 20-22, 2004
Big Sur, CA USA
Contact: Esalen Institute - 831-667-3000

For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com