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FDA Commission Lester Crawford Abruptly Resigned
After three and a half years as Deputy Commissioner, Acting Commissioner and, finally, as Commissioner, Lester Crawford resigned September 23 effective immediately. Sources familiar with his departure said Crawford was asked to resign. Crawford's tenure was marked by increasing criticism of the agency by those who contended it had become more interested in politics than in its mission to protect consumers.

Environmental Groups Petition EPA to Retract Fluoride Pesticide Tolerances on Food
Two national environmental organizations, Environmental Working Group and Beyond Pesticides, joined today with the Fluoride Action Network in challenging the safety of new food tolerances issued by the EPA for the fluoride based pesticide, sulfuryl fluoride. This action marks growing concern among mainstream scientists and environmental organizations that total exposure to fluoride, from water, food, and dental uses like toothpaste and rinses, is not safe for vulnerable populations, particularly young children.

Back Door Rollback of Federal Whistleblower Protections
In a behind-the-scenes maneuver, the U.S. Department of Labor is moving to cancel whistleblower protections for federal employees who report environmental problems. If it succeeds, the Labor Department will dismiss scores of whistleblower retaliation claims filed by federal workers who reported violations under laws, such as the Clean Air Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.

EPA Proposes Strict Ethical Safeguards on Human Studies Research
EPA has proposed a rule that will establish stringent enforceable ethical safeguards governing the conduct of third-party intentional dosing research with human subjects. Among other new ethical protections, EPA proposes to prohibit all new third-party intentional dosing research on pesticides with children and pregnant women intended for submission to EPA, and announced a categorical ban that EPA will neither conduct nor support any intentional dosing studies that involve pregnant women or children.

MORE HEALTH NEWS...
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HEALING DRUM KIT - CHRISTINE STEVENS

With a venerable history as a healing art, it’s no surprise that scientists are now finding measurable positive immune system changes following one-hour drumming sessions. With The Healing Drum Kit, internationally acclaimed music therapist Christine Stevens shows you how to use the art of drumming to ignite your creativity, release tension and anxiety, exercise the body, and communicate with a power beyond words.

The Healing Drum Kit includes: 10" Remo frame drum, 2 drumming CDs (2.5 hours), 78-page guidebook, 24 Rhythm cards.

Whether relaxing to the gentle lub-dub of a heartbeat, exploring sacred rhythms from around the globe, or simply drumming away stress, people of all ages will experience and enjoy the full spectrum of this ancient art, with The Healing Drum Kit.

CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of THINKING, the 7th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. This stage of the journey relates thinking to physical and mental health, and offers some creative options for using thinking to improve your wellbeing.

Simply Well
One of the simplest and most effective ways to release tension and energize yourself is to take time out for a good stretch. Developing the habit of stretching frequently throughout the day will make a big difference in how you feel. In "Stretch Yourself" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., offers you a wide variety of stretching options.

Keeping Fit
After the more relaxed pace of summertime living we are now into the faster and busier daily schedule of school, work, and a variety of extracurricular activities. For many of us, the more hectic lifestyle is associated with greater psychological stress and the potential for higher blood pressure readings. It is a good idea to have your blood pressure checked at some point during the fall season, according to Dr. Wayne Westcott in "Facts About Blood Pressure."

MIND-BODY MEDICINE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
January 29 - February 4. 2006 Berkeley, CA

The most comprehensive mind-body training program in the United States, using a unique, small-group model for healthcare professionals who want to integrate the best of MindBodySpirit medicine into their clinical practices including medicine, psychology, nursing, social work, or other healing profession, or into medical school education. Become a better healer, and find more meaning in your work through this experiential, science-based program. Continuing education credits and partial scholarships available.

Integrative Dentistry
For years, thumb or finger sucking was considered a sign of weak moral character, and parents were advised to break the habit forcibly. It is now generally believed that sucking is a normal reflex and helps relax and comfort the child. In "Thumb Sucking" Flora Parsa Stay, D.D.S. offers suggestions on prevention and treatment and outlines when parents should become concerned.

Women's Health Detective
One in 10 women in this country have been diagnosed with thyroid problems. In "Your Thyroid May Be Hungry For Some Seaweed" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. explains that one reason may be because women's thyroid glands are twice as large as those in men, creating a greater need for iodine. When women are under stress, their thyroids become even larger and more active, causing them to need even more.

Healthy Alternatives
Developed as a pragmatic science by ancient seers centuries ago, yoga is a practice that everyone, regardless of age, sex, race, or religious belief, can use to realize their full potential. It is a means of staying in intimate communication with the formative core matrix of yourself and those forces that serve to bind all living beings together. In "What is Yoga?" Donna Farhi provides an extensive introduction that explains the various branches and principles of yoga.

Healthy Child
Movement is learning. It allows the brain to know where the body is in relation to the world, it provides the opportunity for increased experience of touch, vision and hearing. In "Child Development" Debra Skelly, R.N. applies this to brain injured children and to healthy, disorganized children.

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 acupuncture? The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine section includes the Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Alliance and American Association of Oriental Medicine member databases.

Healthy Bookstore - Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui

In "Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui" Karen Kingston reminds us that clutter is stuck energy that keeps you stuck in undesirable life patterns. Therefore, you can "sort out your life by sorting out your junk." Kingston covers the reasons we keep things as well as the amazing stories of people who have cleared their clutter away. More than just junk, clutter is all those things that have negative symbology and that collect stagnant energy. This latter can also apply to bodily, emotional, and spiritual clutter, all of which Kingston describes with characteristic passion.

Nutrition Tips
In "Autumn 4-Day Menu Plan" Elson M. Haas, M.D. states that autumn gives us richer and denser foods that require more heat to prepare; these include whole grains, dried legumes, and hard squashes. Thus, there are more cooked foods, more calories, fats, and protein, less liquids, and often a few added pounds. Regular exercise, including stretching to maintain or improve flexibility, is also important during this more contractive time.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Quick Black Bean Soup."

CHILDLIFE'S DAILY MAINTENANCE NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM
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Mind/Body Health
Findings from a Stanford University Medical School study may come as no surprise: older and middle-age people reported sleeping better when they added regular exercise to their routine, reports Dr. David Sobel in "Exercise Improves Sleep." After 16 weeks in a moderate intensity exercise program, subjects were able to fall asleep about 15 minutes earlier and sleep about 45 minutes longer at night.

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.

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.

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HEALTH PRACTITIONERS & LIFE COACHES -
Whole Person Wellness Program for Your Practice
Are you looking for a tool to:
* Build your practice
* Bring a dimension of wellness to your work
* Determine your client's readiness for change
* Set up personalized wellness programs
* Track your client's wellness progress
* Enhance patient health & wellbeing
* Create new profit centers

The Wellness Inventory may be your answer.

For more information, visit: WellnessInventory.net
(wellness@healthy.net - 310-823-9553)

Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks

What Doctor's Don't Tell You (newsletter)

Natural Standard (Evidence-based information on Complementary & Alternative Therapies)

The Power of Intuition and Positive Energy to Heal
with Judith Orloff
Rye Brook, NY USA
September 30-October 1, 2005
Contact: The Conference Works - 800-395-8445

Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine
East Rutherford, NJ USA
October 6-9, 2005
Contact: TCM World Foundation - 888-826-6909

The International Complementary and Natural Healthcare Conference and Expo
Los Angeles, CA USA
October 7-9, 2005
Contact: Diversified Business Communications - 203-656-2001

The Mindsight Symposium
An Annual Event from the Neuroscience Movement
Portland, OR USA
October 21-23, 2005
Contact: Vanguard in Action - 800-928-5850

Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training Program
Integrate the best mind, body, and spirit techniques into your practice
San Francisco, CA USA
October 23-29, 2005
Contact: Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338

Medical Wellness Summit 2005
Chicago, IL USA
November 3-5, 2005
Contact: Medical Wellness Association & American College of Wellness and Club Industry - 866-661-7355 p> The Power of Suggestion
AGI's 18th Annual Imagery Conference
Pacific Grove, CA USA
November 3-6, 2005
Contact: Academy for Guided Imagery - 800-726-2070

The Psychology of Health, Immunity & Disease Conference
Hilton Head Island, SC USA
December 5-11, 2005
Contact: The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine - 800-743-2226

3rd Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update
La Jolla, CA USA
January 20-22, 2005
Contact: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine - 858-587-4404

For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com