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My dearest Alice,

You always have the best ways of taking care of all of us,

hehe I have saved all of this information for there is much to be

learned and much knowledge that I am going to try here! Thank you my

dear one!! Love and light, Luna

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> HEALTHY UPDATE- Your Online Health Resource

> A HealthWorld Online Publication

> Vol. XVII, Issue 20 -- December 4, 2007

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>

> Healthy Update provides the latest news, expert articles and

resources on

> healthy living, wellness and complementary & alternative medicine.

A weekly

> service of HealthWorld Online (www.healthy.net).

>

> (View HTML version & archives: http://www.healthyupdate.com)

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> SPONSOR - THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING

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> STAY INFORMED AND INSPIRED

>

> 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

>

> http://www.explorejournal.com

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> HEALTH NEWS BRIEFS

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> THIRD CLASS OF DRUGS IS BAD IDEA, PUBLIC CITIZEN TELLS FDA

>

> Some pharmaceutical companies want to see a third category of drugs

on the

> market, splitting the difference between over-the-counter products

that

> anyone can buy and prescription drugs that require physician

involvement.

> Called " behind-the-counter " drugs, the concept is based on

industry's

> theory that some prescription drugs are well-known enough, and

benign

> enough, that, with counseling by a licensed pharmacist, a patient

should be

> able to obtain the drug with a self-diagnosis and without a doctor's

> opinion.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/news.asp?id=9513

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> HEART ATTACK: STRESS AT WORK CAN CAUSE IT, AND AGAIN

>

> Are you in a job where you have a large workload, and no decision-

making

> powers? Then you're more likely to suffer a heart attack,

researchers

> believe. And if you survive that and return to the same job, you're

far

> more likely to suffer a second attack than someone who finds a less

> stressful position.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/news.asp?id=9448

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> ADHD: TODDLERS ARE GIVEN POWERFUL DRUGS THAT AREN'T LICENSED OR SAFE

>

> Children as young as three are being given a powerful drug such as

Ritalin

> to treat their ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) -

even

> though it's not licensed for use among small children, and nobody's

been

> checking to see how safe the drug is in this age group. Early

studies

> suggest that around a third of small children given Ritalin or

another ADHD

> drug have such a bad reaction that they have to stop treatment.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/news.asp?id=9491

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> MORE HEALTH NEWS.... To keep up-to-date with news in the

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> EDITOR'S PICK - WHAT DOCTORS DON'T TELL YOU

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> A SECOND OPINION ON HEALTH YOU CAN TRUST & USE WITH CONFIDENCE

>

> Your health isn't a lottery. It isn't down to luck. It's about what

you

> know and what to do. What Doctors Don't Tell You is a monthly

journal that

> gives you the knowledge you need to lead a healthy life. It offers a

> complete review of health problems and safer, proven ways of

treating them.

> WDDTY is information you can trust and use - as many people have

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> have earned it the highest praise from all over the world.

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> WELLNESS AND HEALTHY LIVING

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> SIMPLY WELL

>

> As the body, mind, and soul are always connected, exercising

involves your

> mind and your spirit. In " Move Your Body and Move Your Soul " W.

> , M.D., M.P.H., presents exercise as a natural way of

achieving an

> altered state of consciousness in which the rational and problem-

oriented

> mind is temporarily put on hold. A deep sense of connectedness to

all life

> and a sense of inner knowledge are potential benefits when exercise

is done

> consciously.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=518

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> HEALTHY COMPUTING

>

> You will have more energy and feel little less tired by the end of

the day

> if you begin to integrate micro-and larger breaks during your

computer

> work. In " Life After Five " Peper, Ph.D. gives you these

specific,

> brief movements that allow the blood to flow in and out, bring

oxygen and

> nourishment to the tissue, and remove waste products. Try these to

prevent

> discomfort and increase your energy.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=808

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> HEALTHY STRESS

>

> Time pressure can have powerful effects on the body. In " Rx:

Halting Time

> Pressure " S. Sobel, M.D. talks about how the incessant

struggle to do

> more and more in less and less time makes us more likely to respond

with

> toxic anger. He offers specific time management skills for relaxing

times

> grip on you.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=188

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> AUDIO: MENOPAUSE - INITIATION INTO POWER - JOAN BORYSENKO, PH.D.

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> ARE YOU READY FOR THE MOST CREATIVE AND POWERFUL TIME OF YOUR LIFE?

>

> If you're a woman who is now or soon to be experiencing menopause,

a word

> of warning from Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.: you are about to become a

force to

> be reckoned with. On Menopause: Initiation into Power, this

bestselling

> author, cellular biologist, and clinical psychologist gives you the

tools

> to take charge of your biology and spirituality to harness the

energy that

> arises in midlife. Does the word " menopause " bring a moment of fear

in your

> body - or does it give you a feeling of power and greater

possibility? Joan

> Borysenko believes that if you knew the truth about menopause, you

would

> look forward passionately to this adventurous stage of your life.

Now, with

> Menopause, you have an unprecedented course to begin

your " initiation into

> power. "

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> Fruits, berries, greens, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouts are

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> the most nutrient dense foods available. They provide a wide

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> nutrients that go far beyond the scope of basic nutrition and can

have

> tremendous nutritional benefits when consumed regularly.

>

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most

> people are not experiencing the extraordinary nutrition they can

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> NATURAL ALTERNATIVES

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> SECOND COLUMN FOR REIKI - A SPECIAL SERIES BY PAMELA MILES

>

> Mikao Usui (1865-1926) created a system of practices for spiritual

> self-development from which Reiki as we know it today developed. In

> " History of Reiki " Pamela Miles shares the story of the individuals

who

> established the foundation of Reiki. Through the years the practice

of

> Reiki rapidly encircled the globe. She alerts you to understand the

> different levels of training and to be cautious to inquire about a

Reiki

> master's experience and education.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/article.asp?id=8136

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> NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE & LONGEVITY

>

> Are megavitamins dangerous? The truth of the matter is that

vitamins are in

> a class by themselves when it comes to safety. They are safe, even

at large

> doses, so long as the warning signs of toxicity are heeded.

In " Megadose

> B12 Therapy " A. Kunin, M.D. discusses the medical use of

B12 and

> expresses concern for potential damage when B12 deficiency is not

> recognized.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=549

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> HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES (http://www.altmed.net)

>

> Among the most interesting of all the healing disciplines are those

that

> produce a physical change by focusing on mental processes. Most of

us are

> attuned to the concepts of Western medicine, but there is also

another

> approach to disease. Learn more about this in " The

Psychophysiological

> Approach " by Emmett , M.D.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/article.asp?Id=685

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> WOMEN'S HEALTH DETECTIVE

>

> Scientists in Japan and China have developed extracts made from

natural

> substances that have no side effects, help prevent cancer, and are

> beneficial in both conventional and integrative therapies.

In " Whether You

> Want to Prevent or Treat Tumors These Powerful Nutrients Boost Your

Fight

> Against Cancer " Nan Fuchs, Ph.D. talks about medicinal

mushrooms.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=844

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>

> HEALTHY WOMAN UPDATE (http://4womenshealth.com)

>

> Cervical cancer accounts for about 4% of all cancers found in women.

> Certain risk factors have been identified that increase the chance

that

> cells in the cervix will become abnormal or cancerous. It is

believed that

> cervical cancer develops when two or more of these risk factors act

> together. In " Cervical Cancer " the American Institute for Preventive

> Medicine provides tips for detection.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/article.asp?Iid=1427

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> FIND AN ALTERNATIVE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

> (http://healthreferral.com)

>

> Looking for a practitioner specializing in flower colonics? Search

the

> Colon Hydrotherapy section which includes the International

Association of

> Colon Hydrotherapy member database 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.

>

> http://healthy.net/asp/Associations/assocsearch.asp?AssocId=17

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> RECOMMENDED READING (http://healthyshopping.com/books)

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> ENLIGHTENED EATING

>

> " Enlightened Eating: Nourishment for Body and Soul " by Caroline

Mari Dupont

> represents a 17-year journey into the compelling and powerful world

of

> nutrition. Readers are encouraged and given practical ways to

consume food

> in its natural life- and health-giving state, eat a more plant-

based diet,

> include an abundance of living, raw foods, detoxify and heal various

> symptoms and diseases, and listen to their bodies. With this

collection of

> easy-to-follow, foolproof recipes using fresh, healthy ingredients

with

> consistently delicious results, nourishing family and friends

becomes a

> pleasure.

>

> https://www.healthyshopping.com/books/Cart.asp?ItemNumber=1553120426

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> HEALTHY KITCHEN (http://healthy.net/Nutrit/kitchen)

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> RAW FOOD MATERIA MEDICA

> (http://healthy.net/scr/MMList.asp?MTId=8)

>

> Persimmons are a good source of beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium,

> magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. Persimmons have been used to

> lubricate the lungs and strengthen the spleen and pancreas. They

improve

> energy and contain enzymes that help damaged cells and foreign

microbes be

> broken down. Persimmons have a special affinity for the large

intestines

> and heart. Persimmons have been used to treat bronchitis, catarrh,

cough,

> diarrhea, dysentery, goiter, hangover, hemorrhoids, hiccoughs,

> hypertension, mouth sores, pleurisy, stomachache, and ulcers.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/mmedica.asp?MTId=8 & id=124

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> THERE'S A YOGI IN THE KITCHEN!

>

> There is a simple and beautiful tradition called Langar established

about

> 500 years ago in India, in which all people regardless of caste,

religion,

> race or gender, sit together as equals and share in a blessed meal.

All of

> the food and labor is donated. It is considered a blessing and

privilege to

> contribute in any way. The holiday season is a perfect time to

bring this

> tradition into your local community. In " A Time To Share Together "

Siri-Ved

> Kaur Khalsa provides recipes for Jalapeno Cornbread and Santa Fe

Special

> Soup in quantities large enough to share with shelters in your area.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=341

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> WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING - ADVERTISEMENT

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> WINTER CERTIFICATION TELE-CLASSES START FEBRUARY 13

>

> The Winter Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on

February

> 13th and run for 13 weeks. Classes will be conducted as a live phone

> teleclass. The goal of the certification training is to create

competence

> in delivering the Wellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com), a

holistic

> assessment and life-balance program, to individual, group and

> organizational clients. The training also focuses on the

participants own

> personal development. Developed for wellness coaches, health

practitioners,

> spa professionals, and corporate wellness professionals, the

training is

> approved by the International Coach Federation for 20 CCEUs.

Daytime or

> evening classes. Payment plans available.

>

> For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or

> http://wellpeople.com/Certification.asp

>

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> MIND-BODY-SPIRIT (http://mind-body.com)

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> ECHOES OF SILENCE

>

> There is a lot of talk about importing spirituality into business

as an

> antidote to various forms of malaise. In " Silent Knowledge "

Rabbin

> asks " Will it fit? " and answers " No. Self knowledge pays dividends,

but not

> the kind stockholders hope for. " To know the subtle essence of

being is the

> very opening to life. When life opens before us, the tension and

anxiety of

> holding it dissolves away and there is a clarity that cannot be

measured.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=202

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>

> MUSIC AND WELLNESS (http://www.healthy.net/music)

>

> Everything you wanted to know about a Drum Circle and how to run

one. In

> " Starting Your Own Drum Circle " s, M.S.W., MT-BC

> anticipates your questions and provides the answers.

>

> http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=816

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> SOUNDS TRUE SELF-HYPNOSIS HOME STUDY - ADVERTISEMENT

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> UNLOCK THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION WITH CLINICALLY PROVEN SELF-HYPNOSIS

>

> Major medical journals now recognize hypnosis as a legitimate and

powerful

> clinical tool, citing proof positive that it can help ease chronic

pain,

> lessen the side effects of chemotherapy, counteract anxiety and

sleep

> disorders, and much more. With the Self-Hypnosis Home Study Course,

Dr.

> Gurgevich presents the first comprehensive curriculum of its

kind

> that helps you unlock the mind-body connection to optimize physical

health,

> break unwanted habits, improve concentration and mental agility -

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> you set your mind to achieve.

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> PROFESSIONAL'S CORNER

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>

> 2008 WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFIED COACH 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, W.

,

> 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: http://WellPeople.com/Certification_Testimonials.asp

>

> For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or

visit:

> http://wellpeople.com/Certification.asp

>

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>

> 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.

>

> https://www.healthy.net/News/WDDTY/WDDTYNewsLetter.asp

>

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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

>

> http://www.explorejournal.com

>

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>

> MORE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

>

> Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks and Textbooks

> http://HealthyShopping.com/ABC

>

> Compounding Pharmacy Directory

> http://www.healthy.net/professionals/compound.asp

>

> Diagnostic Laboratory Directory

> http://www.healthy.net/professionals/diagno.asp

>

> Nutritional Medicine Sourcebooks and Textbooks

> http://HealthyShopping.com/thirdline

>

> The Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine

> http://www.NaturalStandard.com

>

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> GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR (http://healthcalendar.com)

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>

> -- FEATURED EVENT --

>

> Integrative Healthcare Symposium

> New York, NY USA

> January 17-19, 2008

> Contact: Diversified Business Communications - 207-842-5500

>

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>

> -- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --

>

> National Wellness, Prevention and Fitness Conference

> From Case Management to Care Management

> Washington, DC USA

> December 3-5, 2007

> Contact: Transmarx, LLC - 804-266-7422 ext 7408

>

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>

> 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

>

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>

> For more leading health events visit http://www.healthcalendar.com

>

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> HEALTHY SHOPPING - PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOR HEALTHY LIVING

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>

> HEALTHY SHOPPING NETWORK http://HealthyShopping.com

>

> American Botanical Council (Botanical Medicine Tests)

> http://HealthyShopping.com/ABC

>

> Aquasana (Home Water Filtration Systems)

> http://www.healthyshopping.com/Aquasana

>

> Bookstore (Health and Wellness)

> http://HealthyShopping.com/books

>

> ChildLife (Nutrition for Kids)

> http://HealthyShopping.com/childlife

>

> Here, There and Beyond (Essential Oils)

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>

> Inner Peace Music ( Halpern)

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> MigraSpray (Natural Migraine Relief)

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> Natur-Leaf (Anti-Aging Products)

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> Nutraceutics (Anti-Aging, Women's Health)

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>

> Ola Loa (Drink Your Vitamins)

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> PainDefense (Joint and Muscles Formula)

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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 (All Natural Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative)

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> Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD)

> http://HealthyShopping.com/thirdline

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> KEY HEALTHWORLD ONLINE SITES

>

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>

> Alternative Medicine Center http://www.altmed.net

>

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>

> Health Conditions Center http://www.diseases.net

>

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>

> Find a Professional http://healthreferral.com

>

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>

> Wellness Center http://bodymindspirit.com

>

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>

> Medline Search http://www4.infotrieve.com/newmedline/search.asp

>

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>

> Global Health Calendar http://healthcalendar.com

>

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>

> HealthWorld Online Advisory Board

http://healthy.net/welcome/Advisory

>

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>

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> SENIOR EDITOR: Suzan Walter, Director, HealthWorld Online's Global

Health

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Association

> Network - swalter@...

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> HealthWorld Online - nancy@...

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