ADD COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES INTO YOUR PRACTICE

Earn your Advanced Certificate of Study in Complementary and Integrative Therapies (CIT) ONLINE from award-winning Drexel University and you’ll be able to offer new, valuable healing methods to your patients. This convenient evidence-based program is available entirely online – no commuting and no interrupting your busy schedule. You’ll learn the cultural and theoretical basis for applying complementary and integrative therapies while focusing on specific skills and techniques. All courses are taught by clinical practitioners with credentialed expertise in CIT – the same world-class faculty as on-campus. Special tuition available for online students. Apply today. Start this January. MORE: www.drexel.com/healthworld

Alzheimer's: Is It a Disease of the Western Diet?
Alzheimer's and dementia may be a result of the Western diet, new research suggests. People who eat a diet that's rich in fish, omega-3 oils, fruits and vegetables are up to 60 per cent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s - whereas people who consume large amounts of omega-6 oils, such as sunflower and grape seed, double their chances of suffering dementia.

Stevia: The FDA's Attack on a Beneficial Supplement
Considering that the FDA approves aspartame, sucralose, and high fructose corn syrup as healthy and refuse to allow stevia to be used, calling it unsafe, despite all reasonable evidence to the contrary, you will have no credibility among thinking people. It is tantamount to an open admission that approval has nothing to do with safety -- only what's bought and paid for.

Statin: Regulators Extend Licence, Even Though It Doesn't Help Heart Patients
On the very day when AstraZeneca’s cholesterol-lowering statin drug Crestor was approved to treat atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), it was revealed it wasn't helping patients with heart problems. The drug doesn't help prevent heart patients from suffering a heart attack or stroke, and it certainly doesn’t reduce their chances of dying from a heart problem.

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ADVANCING INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE

January 17-19, 2008 -- New York, NY USA

At the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, you'll gain a whole perspective with full access to the most up-to-date, scientific and clinical applications in integrative medicine from top-notch industry experts including: conference chair Woodson Merrell, MD; Jeffrey Bland PhD, FACN, CNS; Alejandro Junger, M.D.; Nan Lu, O.M.D., M.S., L.Ac.; David Perlmutter, M.D., FACN; Bernie Siegel, M.D.; Julie Silver, M.D. and many more.

For more information contact Megan McEwan at 207-842-5500 or www.ihsymposium.com

Simply Well
Music alters the body and the mind. In "Explore Healing Music and Sounds" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., reminds us that music can enhance deep relaxation, supply you with new energy, stimulate creativity, and even transport you into other states of consciousness - depending on the type of music you choose.

Conscious Relationship Coach
Creating conscious relationships with children is one of the most challenging and satisfying things in the world. In "Conscious Relationships With Children" Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks share a story to illustrate the value of following your intuition and tuning in to your child's needs.

THE POWER TO HEAL IS IN YOUR HANDS

If you've felt the power of Reiki and want to broaden your experience, you now have the most extensive resource available for strengthening your practice of this extraordinary healing art. With The Reiki Touch, Reiki master William Lee Rand combines the advantages of video, audio, reference cards, and written instruction to provide a comprehensive set of tools for uncovering Reiki‚s most potent secrets. From mastering the fundamental hand positions for healing to using the advanced techniques of Byósen scanning and Gyoshi ho (sending Reiki through the eyes), Rand provides the essential keys to Reiki for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

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A WHOLE NEW CONCEPT IN NUTRITION

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From Fatigued to Fantastic
People with Restless Leg Syndrome have the sensation that they need to continually move their legs. There are both natural and prescription approaches to treating RLS. In "Restless Leg Syndrome And Periodic Leg Movement Disorder" Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. summarizes those that have been found to be most successful.

Healthy Alternatives
Because essential oils are concentrated, highly potent substances, a working knowledge of how to use them safely is vital to the success of your efforts. In "Guidelines for Using Essential Oils and Herbs" Kathi Keville and Mindy Green offer you guidelines to ensure safe and effective use of essential oils.

Women's Health Detective
Your bones are not dry, dead sticks holding your body together. They're made from living tissue that is constantly breaking down and rebuilding itself. Old bone cells are being replaced with new ones in a process known as "remodeling." In "This Simple Laboratory Test Can Give You Early Information on Bone Loss" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. explains how this test measures how quickly your bones are breaking down and how well they're rebuilding themselves.

Holistic Healthcare For Children
Children are naturally inquisitive, explorative, demonstrative, and sensitive. Unfortunately,the majority of schools demand that children conform to more or less rigid expectations for behavior and admonish any significant deviations. In "Attention Problems in Children" Randall Neustaedter, O.M.D. offers parents tips toward greater understanding of the child's true nature, plus natural treatment options for when more is needed.

Healthy Woman Update
Eating disorders, whether they be the starvation regimes of anorexia and bulimia or the compulsive eating which leads to overweight and in some cases morbid obesity, are on the rise. Doctors consider anorexia, bulimia and obesity as a mainly psychological problem, but in "Eating Disorders: Starved of the Right Foods" the staff of What Doctors Don't Tell You reports on new research which shows that vitamin deficiencies and even allergies are often the hidden causes of eating disorders.

Find an Alternative Healthcare Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in complementary and integrative health care? Search the Holistic Health Care section which includes the American Holistic Health Association and American Association for Health Freedom member databases in HealthWorld's Find a Practitioner Network. The network contains searchable directories with over 17,000 professionals from 20 leading professional associations in complementary/alternative and integrative medicine.

Healthy Bookstore - Herbal Remedies

Integrating the best of herbal tradition and science, "Herbal Remedies: A Quick and Easy Guide to Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies" by Asa Hershoff, N.D. and Andrea Rotelli, N.D. is an essential guide for tapping the healing power of herbs. Sharing twenty-five years of clinical expertise, Dr. Asa Hershoff has written a highly accessible and useful guide to hundreds of herbs and their uses for specific conditions. The book's unique format helps readers quickly assess health conditions.

Nutrition Tips
Patients with heart disease can often avoid surgery and reverse their heart disease with a combination of a low-fat diet, meditation, and exercise. In "Nutritional Program for Angina/Hardening of the Arteries" Michael Janson, M.D. presents practical lifestyle changes that can reduce the built up plaque in the arteries.

Fabulous Functional Foods
Beets can really shine at the dinner table. They just need a bit of help. Our Fabulous Functional Foods Chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan of Denmark brings us the recipe "Beet and Nori Soup with a Touch of Licorice" where the heat of an oven helps mellow the taste of the beets, bringing out their natural sweetness and helps make them soft. A blender and some olive oil and the spices do the rest, letting the beets shine at the dinner table and providing your palate with a silky smooth sensation upon ingestion.

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The Healer Within
In "Every Seventh Breath Full and Relaxed" Dr. Roger Jahnke describes a technique that brings the consciousness of the breath and the benefits of breath practice to as much of one's daily activities as possible. This method spreads the benefits of breath practice, pervasively, throughout the day.

Spiritual Wellness
What could spirituality possibly contribute to global warming and related issues? In "Healing the Planet as a Spiritual Practice" Philip Goldberg responds that a pragmatic, rational spirituality can add three vital dimensions to environmental action; Personal transformation. Greater awareness. Unity.

MIND POWER RX - OPTIMAL MIND SUPPORT

Developed by Ray Sahelian, M.D., bestselling author of Mind Boosters: Natural Supplements that Enhance Your Mind, Memory, and Mood, Mind Power Rx helps improve mental alertness and wakefulness along with boosting mental stamina. Many people notice being more focused and able to concentrate better. The dozen or more herbs and nutrients found in Mind Power Rx support neurotransmitter function, improve blood flow to the brain, support enzymatic and metabolic function in nerve cells, and act as neuronal antioxidants.

If you have tried single brain nutrients or combinations that left you unsatisfied, overstimulated, or on edge and restless, it is time you do yourself a favor and try Mind Power Rx, a highly popular and respected, doctor-formulated formula with 18 different herbs and nutrients balanced delicately to provide smooth and healthy mind support.

2008 WELLNESS CERTIFICATION TRAININGS

The next Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on February 13, 2008 and run for 13 weeks. Live phone teleclass format. The goal of the training is to develop coaching skills and competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory program to individual, group and organizational clients. The training also focuses on the participants own personal development. The Wellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com), is a holistic assessment and life-balance program based on the work of wellness pioneer, John W. Travis, MD, MPH. Developed for wellness coaches, health practitioners, wellness professionals and spa professionals. Approved by the International Coach Federation for continuing 20 CCEUs. Daytime and evening classes (Wednesdays 1:00-2:30 ET, Thursdays 7:00-8:30 ET). Space is limited. Payment plans available.

Testimonials: WellPeople.com/Certification_Testimonials.asp

For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or wellpeople.com/Certification.asp

WHAT DOCTORS DON'T TELL YOU

What Doctors Don't Tell You is a monthly journal that gives you the knowledge you need to lead a healthy life. It is s the complete review of health problems and safer, proven ways of treating them - what works and what doesn't work in conventional and complementary/alternative medicine (CAM). WDDTY's in-depth research and insights have earned it the highest praise from all over the world. Several national newspapers have described it as "the best health journal in the world".

And now it's available for immediate download for just $29.95 a year, a savings of over 75% on the print subscription. Take out an annual subscription, and you'll receive the next 12 issues straight to your PC as a downloadable PDF file. Serving your health needs since 1989.

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EXPLORE - THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING

EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing is an interdisciplinary journal that addresses evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety of sources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine. Written for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals, the journal explores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental issues, and basic science as these fields relate to health. In addition to research, features include: an editorial by Larry Dossey, MD; an interview with a prominent thought leader; columns on ethnomedicine, diet and health, environmental medicine, nursing, education, death and dying, and medicine on the front lines. For more information, please visit www.explorejournal.com

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Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks

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The Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine

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GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR

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-- FEATURED EVENT --
Integrative Healthcare Symposium
New York, NY USA
January 17-19, 2008
Contact: Diversified Business Communications - 207-842-5500

-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
National Wellness, Prevention and Fitness Conference
From Case Management to Care Management
Washington, DC USA
December 3-5, 2007
  Transmarx, LLC - 804-266-7422 ext 7408

5th Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update
San Diego, CA USA
January 17-20, 2008
Contact: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine - 858-587-4404

For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com

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Sounds True (Audios - Wisdom for the Inner Life) -
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SweetLeaf (Stevia-Natural Sweetener) -
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Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) -
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Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) -
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KEY SITES IN HEALTHWORLD ONLINE

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Alternative Medicine Center Nutrition Center Wellness Center Fitness Center Healthy Woman Healthy Man Healthy Child Healthy Aging

Health Conditions Find a Professional Herbal Medicine Center Homeopathy Center Healthy News Center Healthy Update Newsletter Global Health Calendar Free Medline Search

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: James Strohecker, Co-founder, President, HealthWorld Online - jim@healthy.net SENIOR EDITOR: Suzan Walter, Director, HealthWorld Online's Global Health Calendar, Speakers Network, Professional Referral Network, Association Network - swalter@healthy.net ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Nancy Shaw, Communications Director, HealthWorld Online - nancy@healthy.net SPONSORSHIP: If you are interested in sponsoring an issue of Healthy Update, contact sponsor@healthy.net. SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS: We welcome your suggestions and comments to help us provide the highest quality and most useful service. Email suggestions to info@healthy.net

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