NETWORK WITH LEADING MEDICAL WELLNESS EXPERTS AND PROVIDERS

The MedicalWELLNESS Summit, co-located at Club Industry-Chicago, is an exciting, new wellness cooperative between the American College of Wellness and the Medical Wellness Association. Through this dynamic networking and educational summit, participants will gain a greater understanding of medical wellness and the possibilities of innovative wellness programs and services. Discover the trends contributing to the growth of medically-based wellness programs.

The MedicalWELLNESS Summit is designed to contribute to the networking and educational development of all medical practitioners and wellness professionals. Take advantage of this powerful opportunity to exhibit, market and promote your products and services through the Medical Wellness Association, MWA at 281-313-3040, www.medicalwellnessassociation.com or The American College of Wellness toll free at 866-661-7355.

Physicians Divided on Impact of CAM on U.S. Health Care; Aromatherapy Fares Poorly; Acupuncture Touted
A new national survey of more than 700 physicians revealed that they are divided evenly on the impact of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) on U.S. health care. Approximately 36% believe it has a negative impact, 35% believe it has a positive impact and 20% feel CAM has no impact.

US Senate Approves $100.7B Agriculture Spending Bill Without Prescription Drug Reimportation Provision
The Senate on Thursday passed a $100.7 billion fiscal year 2006 Agriculture spending bill (HR 2744), which would fund the U.S. Department of Agriculture, FDA, and other agencies and programs. It does not include a provision (that appears in the House version of the bill) that would prevent FDA from enforcing restrictions on reimporting less-expensive prescription drugs from other nations. The Senate has named conferees to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the bill, while the House has not yet done so.

New Study Shows High-Carb, Vegan Diet Causes Major Weight Loss
A low-fat, plant-based diet is more effective at helping women lose weight and improve insulin sensitivity than an omnivorous diet. The simplicity of a vegan diet appeals to people who are busy with work and family, and many familiar recipes are easy to adapt. At least four studies published in peer-reviewed journals show that patients give the low-fat vegetarian diet a high rating in terms of acceptability, and that the transition only takes about three weeks or less.

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CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of PLAYING & WORKING, the 8th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. Most of our daily life falls under one of these two categories. For us adults, the majority of time is usually spent focused on work with far too little time allowed for play. What passes for play for most adults is more likely to be escape activities-- distraction from the responsibilities of work. Many people turn to the entertainment industry instead of engaging in the joyful, creative, spontaneous play that is vital to our wellbeing.

Simply Well
Goal setting is a dynamic tool for getting things done, and helps you clarify what is important in your life. In "Set Goals for the Changes You Want to Make" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., explains the power in setting goals, and shows you how to tap into that power.

Staying Healthly Tips
"10 Tips for Preventing & Treating Mild or Moderate Depression" Elson M. Haas, M.D. provides practical lifestyle choices and alternative therapies to deal with this troubling condition.

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Understanding Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicines are indeed powerful tools but they are not effective in treating all diseased states, according to homeopathic expert Dana Ullman in "The Limitations and Risks of Homeopathic Medicine." Some conditions do not respond to microdoses because they require surgical intervention, immediate relief of symptoms, or simple nutritional or lifestyle changes.

Dr. Christine Horner's Natural Secrets for Breast Health
Maitake mushrooms, considered gourmet food in this country, have been used for thousands of years as medicines in Asian cultures. In "Breast Health Tip #8: Medicinal Mushrooms" Christine Horner, M.D., F.A.C.S. reports recent research indicating how Maitake mushrooms boosts and stimulates the immune system and can be very beneficial in protecting against and fighting many types of cancer, including breast cancer.

Healthy Alternatives
Ayurveda is considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science. In "Ayurveda: A Brief Introduction and Guide to the Three Doshsas" Dr. Vasant Lad reminds us that our progress toward balance and health is proportional to how well we stick to the guidelines of diet and lifestyle. He outlines the differnces among the vata, pitta and kapha doshsas.

Healthy Woman Update
In pregnancy, every task performed during the day may have some impact on gestation. In "Exercise and Pregnancy - 5 Easy Pieces" Eric P. Durak, M.Sc. urges that exercise be part of the pregnant women's health regime throughout pregnancy.

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 a progressive approach to dental care? The Dentistry section includes the Holistic Dental Association member database.

Healthy Bookstore - Spa Vacations

Everyone dreams of taking a vacation that will completely rejuvenate them - one that will return them to work and family more relaxed, healthy, sane and confident. "Spa Vacations: Your Guide to Healing Centers and Retreats" by Annalisa Cunningham highlights over 100 spas and healing retreats that can help relieve stress, rejuvenate your energy, and pamper your body, mind and spirit. Author Annalisa Cunningham has extensively researched retreats, resorts, and spas across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, in order to provide you with the most comprehensive spa vacation guide around.

Raw Food Materia Medica
Dates are warm, sweet, moistening, strengthening, spleen tonic, and blood tonic, energy tonic, yang tonic, and laxative. They are easy to digest and have been used to treat anemia, bronchitis, catarrh, colitis, dry cough, low blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, hysteria, nervousness, palpitations, weak stomach, sore throat, and stomach ulcers. In India, date water is used to relieve intoxication.

There's a Yogi in the Kitchen!
Regardless of what ingredients are used, if the cook's consciousness is not prayerful, loving, or joyful ... that food will not be a healing food. Period. It is important to have a state of mind that is free of anger when you are preparing any meal. Instead be filled with heartfelt love for those (including the self!) who will be eating the food, joy in its preparation, and, most importantly, a sense of the Divine coming into the food. In "The Yogi’s Secret Ingredient" Siri-Ved Kaur Khalsa shows why restaurant food becomes so tiring. It only satisfies the belly; rarely does it elevate, nurture and heal.

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Echoes of Silence
Each of us, in our own way, is seeking liberation - to experience the rapture of reality. We try through addition, but it only comes from subtraction - when we empty ourselves of everything. Then there is silence. Our entry into this silence marks the end of meditation as a practice and the beginning of meditation as a state of being. In "Meditation Is A White Rose" Robert Rabbin explains how to know your most perfect Self.

Music and Wellness
Music can bring you joy. In "Music-Making: Practical Piano Tuning Insights" by Barry Bittman, M.D. alerts us that music training can impact brain function. In addition to boosting problem solving abilities, music-making has been shown to affect our biology through the mind-body connection. Dr. Bittman sites a number of studies, including one on the potential biological benefits of group drumming music therapy for reversing specific immune system effects of the classical stress response.

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