Nobody likes me, everybody hates me
I'm gonna go eat worms
Great big fat ones, little bitty skinny ones
Even ones that squirm
-Nursery rhyme

'A growing trans-disciplinary movement called Health at Every Size shifts the focus from weight management to health promotion. The primary intent of HAES is to support improved health behaviors for people of all sizes without using weight as a mediator; weight loss may or may not be a side effect.'

Triptolide, a natural product isolated from a Chinese medicinal plant commonly known as 'thunder god vine' may treat cancer

Study concluded that "acupuncture can contribute to a clinically relevant reduction in hot flashes and increased health-related quality of life."

Nearly half the US populations turns to complementary, alternative and integrative practices to maintain or improve their health. Beverly Burns of UCSF's Osher Center for Integrative Medicine explores traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture, meridians and qi. Series: "UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public" 

Watch 9000 Needles! This is a moving story, but the documentary of the acupuncture treatments is also well done. You'd be impressed with the aggressive regime, the frequency of treatments, number of points used, and the strong stimulation maneuvers. You also get to see bleeding treatment on the underside of the tongue. I like the film so much that I bought three copies to lend out. Call me if you like to check one out. Sorry, I won't be doing any mailing. 

I would like to recommend Sherry Graham Nelson, LCSW, who will be leading a retreat for women, Seeking Spiritual Renewal, in Watervliet Michigan, May 13-15, 2011. Sherry is an experienced retreat leader, Artist's Way facilitator and IFS Certified Therapist in private practice.
"The retreat will be a balance of reflective renewal time and shared time to explore and deepen our spirituality - come back with a renewed sense of wonder and gratitude, feeling restored and rejuvenated!"

For further information, please contact Sherry:
Phone: 847-864-3730
Email: innerconnections@mac.com
Web: http://www.innerconnections.cc
To learn more about the retreat center, go to http://www.ronoralodge.com