California Grants Approval to AUCM to Offer First-Ever Ph.D. in Classical Chinese Medicine
Catapulting the study of acupuncture and Oriental medicine to new heights in the United States, the state of California has granted approval to American University of Complementary Medicine (AUCM) to offer a Ph.D. program in Classical Chinese Medicine.

The ground-breaking program, based in Los Angeles, provides an intensive examination of the classics and various oral traditions of the medicine along with research training. For information, call: (310) 914-4116 or e-mail: curentur@flash.net.

Nutrition - Prevent the Food Allergies in the Children
Many children have symptoms of reaction or sensibility to some foods. These "allergies" reach their climax during breast feeding, diminish in childhood, and are much less in adulthood. Milk, corn, beans, chicken, egg, soy, and fish are the most common foods involved.

A Depressed Mind Makes for an Unhealthy Heart
Previous research has demonstrated a strong connection between depression and heart disease in men, but the impact on women has not received as much attention. New research examined nearly 700 middle-aged women complaining of chest pain to determine if physical symptoms of heart disease are associated with psychological disturbances. They found that measures of depression and hostility correlated with physical risk factors for hardened arteries, such as high blood pressure, obesity and smoking.

Dr. Galland's Integrated Medicine
The rate of cancer among American children has been rising for decades according to a story in the New York Times in September, 1997. "Although the reasons remain unclear, many experts suspect the increase may be partly the result of growing exposure to chemicals in the environment." According to the National Cancer Institute the rise in childhood cancers has been nearly 1% per year, meaning double digit increases over the last few decades. What can we do to reduce our children's exposure to toxic chemicals? There are several types of pollutants may cause Sick Home Syndrome. How can you protect your home and your children? In Living Safely in a Polluted World: Your Home Should be a Haven," Leo Galland, M.D. explains how your exposure--and your family's--can be readily controlled by a number of simple, inexpensive and potentially life-saving steps.

Mind Body Health Newsletter
By preparing yourself psychologically for surgery, you can enhance your chances of success, minimize trauma and discomfort, and recover faster. As with a sporting event, the better prepared you are mentally, the better your body responds. In "Rx: Preparing for Surgery" David S. Sobel, M.D. offers research and practical tips for making this work for you.

Keeping Fit
Aerobics refers to activities that require sustained periods of large muscle movement such as walking, running, cycling, stepping, swimming, rowing or dancing. In "What About Water Aerobics?" Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D. introduces us to newer additions to the list of aerobic activities - water exercise programs. While working out in water is definitely different than exercising on land, it can be a more beneficial and enjoyable training experience. All movements in water require greater effort than movements on land, because water resistance is much greater than air resistance. Water exercise offers positive resistance in every direction of.

Care2 Ask Annie
In her latest column for environmentally conscious consumers Annie Berthold-Bond offers tips for using vinegar as a disinfectant and how to make your own seaweed soak. She also details the serious risk to an unborn male baby from the nail polish products used by the pregnant mom-to-be.

"The Evolving Cayce Legacy " With Charles Thomas Cayce
In the interview "The Evolving Cayce Legacy" with Dr. Daniel Redwood, Dr. Charles Thomas Cayce speaks with characteristic presence of mind and absence of pretension. In addition to answering questions about his grandfather Edgar Cayce’s work, he tells the touching, personal story of his first experience with meditation, as a young child cradled in his father's arms in the wee hours of the night.

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Healthy Bookstore
"The Body Ecology Diet: Recovering Your Health and Rebuilding Your Immunity" (6th edition) by Donna Gates with Linda Schatz is written for people who have symptoms of a weak immune system and want to boost their immunity. The authors cover chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, AIDS, food allergies, frequent digestive problems, headaches, muscle or joint pains, depression, memory loss, skin rashes, sensitivity to tobacco, perfume, chemical odors and a litany of other conditions which they relate to Candidiasis, an overgrowth of yeast in the body. A self-assessment medical history questionnaire in the book is helpful. The authors believe that getting well is more dependent on healthy eating rather than massive doses of medicine or vitamin pills. A Body Ecology Diet plan and meal menus are included as well as tips on both "inner" and "outer" cleansing of the body.

Featured Center
The Healthy Child Center provides a strong focus on natural health approaches such as herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition and Bach flower remedies for common childhood health problems. The Center features over 85 articles & Real Audio tapes from leading experts in natural health care for children, alternatives to Ritalin for children's attention dExpert from a leading authority in children's health, a children's health bookstore, as well as deficit disorder, Daily Children's Health News from the leading newswires, daily Children's Health children's health products from leading eco-friendly companies.

Healthy Woman Update
Birth control pills (BCPs) are both the most effective and the most hazardous form of contraception. In "Nutrient Program for Oral Contraceptives" Elson M. Haas M.D. outlines the nutrient deficiencies and excesses as well as increased nutritional needs of the user. Wondering how you stand? Blood biochemistry profiles or evaluation of mineral levels can ensure proper individualized care.

Find a Professional
The Professional Referral Network contains searchable directories for 20 leading professional associations in complementary and integrative health care, with over 16,000 professionals. Looking for a healthcare professional specializing in visualization? The Guided Imagery section includes the Academy for Guided Imagery member database.

Healthy Recipes
To most Westerners, curry or "curried" refers to anything that is made with curry powder. The May "There's a Yogi in the Kitchen" column "Lessons in Curry" teaches us that curry is actually a special dish, while what we call "curry" is really just the normal way of preparing vegetables in India. Learn what spices to use, along with how to buy, prepare and store these spices to have on hand for the curry recipes in next month's column.

Association Network -- Hot Pick
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) website offers resources and information regarding disease prevention, health restoration, curricula and contacts for naturopathic medical education, affiliated state associations, naturopathic physician referral database, political action, and links to other organizations that share the AANP mission to transform the medical paradigm to a true health care delivery system.

Visit http://naturopathic.org

Global Health Calendar -- Hot Picks

AHMA Annual Conference
The Marriage of Art and Science in Holistic Medicine
Miami, FL USA
May 2-5, 2001
Contact: American Holistic Medical Association - 703-556-9245

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance Conference
Safety Harbor, FL USA
May 4-7, 2001
Contact: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance - 800-345-1010

Fourth World Congress on Qigong
The Fourth American Qigong Association Conference
San Francisco, CA USA
May 4-7, 2001
Contact: East West Academy of Healing Arts - 415-788-2227

Healing Into Wholeness with Jacquelyn Small
Ten-Day Psycho-Spiritual Wellness Program
Jacksonville, FL USA
May 7-10, 2001
Contact: Eupsychia Institute - 800-546-2795

SupplySide East
International Trade Show and Conference
Secaucus, NJ USA
May 7-9, 2001
Contact: Virgo Publishing, Inc. - 480-990-1101

Yoga at the Leading Edge
Celebrate the grace of movement and all that is yoga today
Lenox, MA USA
May 17-20, 2001
Contact: Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health - 800-741-7353

Computer Vision Syndrome Eyecare Seminar
Rutherford, NJ USA
May 20, 2001
Contact: Optometric Extension Program Foundation - 949-250-8070

Botanical Medicine in Modern Clinical Practice
New York, NY USA
May 21-25, 2001
Contact: Columbia University/Rosenthal Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - 212-543-9542

2001 World Congress on Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Washington, DC USA
May 25-27, 21001
Contact: Mosby/Continuing Education & Training
- 800-826-1877

Maine Herb Fest 2001
Seventh annual Maine Herb Festival
Unity, ME USA
June 2, 2001
Contact: Herb Fest of Maine - 207-639-2005

Marketplace 2001:
An Odyssey to the Future...Momentum for Today...
National Nutritional Foods Association Annual Convention
Las Vegas, NV  USA
June 6-9, 2001
Contact: National Nutritional Foods Association - 800-966-6632

Expo Europe 2001
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland NETHERLANDS
June 12-14, 2001
Contact: New Hope Natural Media - 303-939-8440

The Healing Spirit of Energy Medicine
Integrating Science and The Medical Arts
Boulder, CO USA
June 14-20, 2001
Contact: International Society for the Study of
Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine - 303-425-4625

Clinical Training in Mind/Body Medicine
Boston, MA USA
June 25-29, 2001
Contact: Center for Training in Mind/Body Medicine
- 617-632-9542