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.

Vast Majority of Adults at Risk of Becoming Overweight or Obese
A large, community-based study - considered the first study to assess the long-term risk of developing overweight and obesity in adults - found that over 30 years, nine out of 10 men and seven out of 10 women were overweight or became overweight. In addition, more than one in three were obese or became obese. If the trend continues, the U.S. will continue to face substantial health problems related to excess weight.

Chemical Industry is Now EPA's Main Research Partner
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is increasingly relying on corporate joint ventures in its research program. This trend means that EPA is diverting funds from basic public health and environmental research toward applied research to address regulatory concerns of corporate funders.

Medical College of Wisconsin Study Shows Better Parent-Physician Communication Can Substantially Prevent Hospitalizations for Childhood Asthma
Each year, some 196,000 children are hospitalized in the United States with asthma attacks. A new study indicates that up to half of childhood asthma hospitalizations could be prevented with improved parent-physician communication regarding the child's condition, medication, follow-up care and asthma triggers. The more the parents know about asthma and how they can help prevent asthma attacks, the more likely it is that kids won't suffer from preventable hospitalizations. There is also the potential to save between $161 to $581 million in the cost of treating these children.

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CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of COMMUNICATING, the 9th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. This section focuses almost exclusively on verbal communication, exploring the dynamics of how people talk to themselves and one another. It also looks at the breakdowns in communication that can occur. As you come to understand and appreciate this process, you may simultaneously understand and appreciate yourself. The clearer the channel (you), the better the possibilities for a meaningful encounter--a dynamic energy exchange.

Simply Well
The body relies on water for digestion, cooling, elimination, and the circulation of nutrients to every cell. In " Drink More Water-And Other Healthy Uses of H2O" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., details the importance of drinking plenty of water and other ways to use water for better health.

Healthy Computing
To prevent discomfort and increase your energy integrate micro-and larger breaks during your computer work. In "Life After Five" Erik Peper, Ph.D. and Katherine Hughes Gibney explain that micro-breaks are 1 to 2-second moments of muscle relaxation to interrupt the low level static tension while larger breaks include standing up and movement. This allows the blood to flow in and out, bringing oxygen and nourishment to the tissue and removing waste products.

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From Fatigued to Fantastic
Are you one of those who find that despite proper eating and exercise you simply cannot lose the extra weight? There are many factors contributing to weight gain, says Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. in "What To Do When You Can't Lose the Weight." These include inadequate thyroid function, poor sleep, nutritional deficiencies, and yeast overgrowth. Treating these problems can result in marked weight loss.

Women's Health Detective
There's a nutrient your body can produce with a little outside help that can protect you from cancer, diabetes, depression, and osteoporosis. It's Vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin. If you spend enough time outdoors, the sunlight will help your body make vitamin D. This, in turn, can reduce your risk for a host of health problems. In "Don't Overuse Your Sunscreen; Sunlight Prevents Cancer" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. explains how sunlight is your ally, not your enemy, if you follow a few simple guidelines.

Healthy Alternatives
The intent of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate pain and suffering. The method by which this is accomplished, though it may seem strange and mysterious to many, has been time tested over thousands of years and continues to be validated today. In "Acupuncture Facts" the California State Oriental Medicine Association offers you a brief history and overview of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Healthy Man Update
In "Young Athletes and Sports Injuries" Brett P. Thomas, D.O. describes his first experiences with osteopathic treatments which began during his high school days. He cautions that minor injuries can have many prolong affects on the young athlete and shares several things that a person should do to prevent injuries.

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 mind/body approach? The Mind Body Health section includes the Academy for Guided Imagery, American Society for the Alexander Technique, and Focusing Institute member databases.

Healthy Bookstore - Detox and Revitalize

"Detox and Revitalize: The Holistic Guide for Renewing Your Body, Mind, and Spirit" by Susana Belen is a guide to fasting, cleansing, and nutrition to regain your natural vitality, detox from the pollutants that bombard us daily in our air, food, and water, and restore our mental clarity and balance. It includes recipes, meal plans, and instructions, plus delicious recipes used at Susana Belen's famous We Care Spa retreat center, along with instructions for total cleansing and renewal, and a plan for maintaining your health year round.

Nutrition Tips
Nuts are one of nature's richest foods and have good-quality protein. For vegetarians nuts may be the most concentrated food they eat. In "Nuts" Elson M. Haas, M.D. provides a condensed overview of nutritional value and other important information on almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, chestnuts, pistachios, coconuts and walnuts.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Tomato and Lentil Soup."

DR. WERBACH'S NUTRITION RESEARCH CLASSIC NOW ON CD!

Nutritional Influences on Illness is your instant access to the scientific literature on nutritional medicine -- over 4,200 pages of nutrition research on specific health conditions. Compiled over the last 15 years by renowned nutritional medicine expert Melvyn Werbach, M.D., the CD is designed for health practitioners, researchers & proactive consumers, covering the 100 health conditions in a masterful, easy-to-read style. Additional sourcebooks available. SPECIAL: Previously $395, CD is now only $99!

The Healer Within
A classic breath practice that is common to both the Yoga traditionthe Qigong tradition of China is the subject of "Rapid Abdominal Breathing" by the Dr. Roger Jahnke. The central activity of this breath technique, called bastrika in India, is the rapid expansion and contraction of the abdomen. This method has a major effect on the function of the organs in the abdominal and pelvic cavities. It can be done in a few moments and requires no special attire or equipment.

Wholistic Spiritual Healing
Intuition is the inner knowing that comes without outer sensory stimuli. It is the modality that senses most deeply, yet one that our society has valued least. In "Intuition (Part 1 of 5 parts)" Daniel J. Benor, M.D. discusses how intuitions surface to consciousness from unknown sources and through channels that are usually below our everyday awareness.

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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)

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

MedicalWELLNESS Summit 2005
Chicago, IL USA
November 3-5, 2005
Contact: Medical Wellness Association & American College of Wellness and Club Industry - 417-887-2649

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

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