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Study Finds Government Advisories on Fish Consumption and Mercury May Do More Harm Than Good
A comparison of the risks and benefits of fish consumption suggests that government advisories warning women of childbearing age about mercury exposure should be issued with caution. The study warns that if advisories cause fish consumption in the general public to drop out of fear about the effects of mercury, substantial nutritional benefits could be lost.

EPA Announces Drinking Water Agreements with 24 Domestic Airlines
The Environmental Protection Agency has reached settlements with 11 major domestic airlines and 13 smaller airlines to ensure the safety of the drinking water used by their passengers and crew. The settling airlines have agreed to routinely monitor the quality of water on their airplanes. The action came after an EPA investigation of 327 U.S. and foreign flag airlines at 19 airports in 2004 found total coliform contamination in the drinking water in 15 percent of aircraft.

Montana Organic Association Opposes Amending the Organic Foods Production Act
In response to recent actions by the Organic Trade Association to amend the Organic Foods Production Act, Montana Organic Association is releasing a strongly worded resolution urging Congress to oppose revising the Organic Food Protection Act. MOA states that it is of utmost importance that the Organic Food Protection Act remains strong to ensure that the public can trust the organic label. The current move in Congress to amend the OFPA will have the opposite effect.

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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.

CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of FINDING MEANING, the 11th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. Finding meaning appears to be a unique human need. It is one of the most complex uses of energy in that it involves almost all of the previous energy forms. Since the beginning of time philosophers have asked these basic questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? What do I want? What is real? What is true? This section encourages you to find a deeper meaning in your life that can provide a powerful focus for directing your life-energy.

Simply Well
As a form of nurturance and rebalancing, and as an aid to healing, massage is hard to beat. It isn't necessary to have formal training. In "Welcome Necessary, Healing Touch-The Gift of Massage" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., offers you numerous suggestions for self-massage and exercises that can be done with a partner.

Keeping Fit
Almost 75 percent of us are overweight and the obesity epidemic continues to expand. In "Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight?" Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D. looks at what is responsible for much of the weight gain we experience, and goes on to offer a practical options for beneficial results in terms of fat loss, muscle gain and physical appearance. These combine a basic exercise program with a sensible nutrition plan.

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Integrative Dentistry
Are you overlooking the significance of bad breath or bleeding gums? In "Connections" Flora Parsa Stay, D.D.S. explains how studies have shown that these conditions may be a symptom of an inflammation. And inflammation anywhere in the body may lead to increase risk of heart disease and stroke.

Women's Health Detective
A whole food supplement out-performs one that emphasizes a single ingredient because it contains co-factors and "minor" nutrients that haven't yet been studied or understood. In "A Brand New Super Nutrient!" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. discusses medicinal mushrooms on medicinal Chinese herbs. Medicinal mushrooms strengthen the body by acting like sponges, absorbing and removing chemotherapy agents, pharmaceutical drugs, heavy metals, and other toxins. Many herbs are also tonifying.

Healthy Alternatives
Homeopathy is a medical approach that respects the wisdom of the body. In "A Modern Understanding of Homeopathic Medicine" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. provides a quick overview including symptoms as defenses, homeopathy's basic principle, the importance of individualization, the use of small doses, and an understanding the healing process.

Healthy Child
Acne results when oil ducts below the skin get clogged with secretions and bacteria. In "Acne" the American Institute for Preventive Medicine covers the factors that help cause acne. While they state that time is the only real cure for acne, they offer practical tips that can help.

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 holistic approach? The Holistic Health Care section includes the American Holistic Health Association and American Association for Health Freedom member databases.

Healthy Bookstore - Cultivate Health from Within

"Cultivate Health from Within: Dr Shahani's Guide to Probiotics" by Khem Shahani, Ph.D. is a definitive guide that separates the facts from the fallacies about antibiotics, probiotics, and natural human micro-ecology. Treatments are given for anxiety, cholesterol control, rheumatoid arthritis, food allergies, skin conditions, fungal, yeast, and Candida infections. Learn how probiotics prevent the onset and progression of disease, augment the immune system, and reduce the likelihood of menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis.

Nutrition Tips
Fish is a very good quality protein, easily usable by our body, and a complete protein containing all our essential amino acids. In "Seafood" Elson M. Haas, M.D. outlines the vast array of benefits of eating various varieties of fish - lower blood cholesterol, protect us from hardening of the arteries, and help to reduce platelet stickiness.

Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian recipe for "Chocolate Cake."

ALL NATURAL HERBAL SWEETENER - ZERO CALORIES, ZERO CARBOHYDRATES, ZERO GLYCEMIC INDEX, AND ZERO CHEMICALS!

Artificial sweeteners are born in a test tube - Stevia is born in a rain forest. Used worldwide as an no-calorie herbal sweetener, the leaves of the Stevia plant has a refreshing taste that can be 30 times sweeter than sugar. SweetLeaf SteviaPlus is now available in convenient packets or powder form. Also try SteviaClear liquid for sweetening beverages and cooking.

Mind/Body Health
Patients undergoing surgery often experience a loss of control, feeling more like victims than participants. Anxiety, fear of the unknown, fear of pain, dependency, uncertainty, and helplessness are common emotions which can intensify the perception of pain associated with invasive medical procedures. Physical and psychological stress can also contribute to prolonged postoperative recovery and a suppressed immune system, reports Dr. David Sobel in "Guided Imagery Speeds Surgical Recovery." Guided imagery may also help patients strengthen their immune system and enhance their own healing according to recent studies.

Mind-Body-Spirit
Awareness transforms life's lessons into wisdom; it can translate confusing circumstances and events into useful knowledge. In "The Power of Awareness" Dan Millman asserts that awareness is the beginning of all learning.

DETOXIFICATION - FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT & NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES

The National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) will be holding its 2nd Annual Nutrition Conference October 28-30, 2005 at Dominican University in San Rafael, CA.

On Friday, October 28 at 7pm Rima Laibow, M.D. of HealthFreedomUSA.org, will speak on Nutriceuticide: Does Codex Mean the End of Nutritional Health? On Saturday, October 29th the focus shifts to clinical issues as our panel of experts address Detoxification: Functional Assessment & Nutritional Strategies. Featured speakers include renown author Elson Haas, M.D. (Detox Diet); Linda Lizotte, R.D., CDN (Mercury Detoxification); Yvoune Petrie, D.C., FICPA (Non Invasive Assessments); Bay Area practitioner Tim Guilford, M.D. (Glutathione); and Edward Bauman, Ph.D. (Toxicity and Obesity). Health and nutrition professionals, students and consumers welcome.

To register, call 800-342-8037 or visit www.nanp.org

HEALTH PRACTITIONERS & LIFE COACHES -
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What Doctor's Don't Tell You (newsletter)

2nd Annual Nutrition Conference for NANP
Detoxification-Functional Assessment & Nutritional Strategies
San Rafael, CA USA
October 28-30, 2005
Contact: National Association of Nutrition Professionals - 800-342-8037

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

XIII International Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine
Las Vegas, NV USA
December 9-12, 2005
Contact: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine - 800-558-1267

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

Mind-Body-Medicine Professional Training Program
Integrate the best mind, body, and spirit techniques into your practice
Berkeley, CA USA
January 29-February 4, 2006
Contact: Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338

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