http://www.send2press.com/newswire/ Business, Entertainment and Technology News Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:19:40 GMT http://neotrope.com 60 en-us 144 31 http://www.send2press.com/newswire/index.shtml http://www.send2press.com/XML/send2press-rss.gif http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-07-0728-005.shtml Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:01:55 GMT Education Providence Rhode Island Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-07-0728-005.shtml New England School of Alternative Horticultural Studies PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The New England School of Alternative Horticultural Studies, a New England-based medical marijuana training center, today announced the September 2010 launch of its Basic Medical Marijuana training class in Warwick, Rhode Island, the first professional medical marijuana training class in the north-eastern United States.

Rhode Island State law allows registered patients or their caregivers to legally set up an indoor grow with a certain number of marijuana plants for personal medical purposes. Unlike similar schools in California and Colorado, the New England School of Alterative Horticultural Studies operates in the north-eastern USA and offers professional medical marijuana training at a fraction of what the cost would be for a north-eastern USA based student.

"Traditionally, someone who lives in the New England area and wants to take this type of MMJ training would have to travel to California or Colorado at their own expense. This is in addition to the tuition costs which make the total cost for these classes quite steep for folks in the north-east United States," said the school founder, Luis Hernandez. "Now, everyone here in the north-east has access to professional medical marijuana training right in their own back yard."

Another unique feature of this school is its strong sense of social responsibility. No less than 20% of all class proceeds are donated directly to causes such as AIDS & Cancer research, cannabis law reform, and other worthwhile patient advocacy programs. As stated by Hernandez himself: "Environmental and social responsibility are core values which we take very seriously around here." The school also extends special discounts to registered patients who cannot afford the full class tuition.

Yet another distinction for the school is having incorporated state law, fire and electrical safety, ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct to the curriculum in addition to the horticultural aspect of a medical marijuana training class.

More information: www.nesahs.com.

About the New England School of Alternative Horticultural Studies:
The New England School of Alternative Horticultural Studies is the first vocational training institution in the New England area offering professional medical marijuana training to qualified patients, caregivers and aspiring medical marijuana professionals with operations in Rhode Island, Maine and Vermont. The school was founded by Luis Hernandez in 2010 to address the lack of professional cannabis education sources in the north-east United States.

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TAGS: New England School of Alternative Horticultural Studies, Education and Schools, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-03-0303-002.shtml Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:32:34 GMT Health Capitola California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-03-0303-002.shtml Herbal Wellness Center, Inc. CAPITOLA, Calif., March 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Should medical cannabis be for sale in Capitola? One woman thinks so. On February 25, 2010, Capitola resident Marsha Taffett, a 58-year old grandmother, stood at the podium in front of Capitola's City Council to seek their support to open the Herbal Wellness Center of Capitola in the city's commercial district; and to dispense medical cannabis at the retail store.

And, considering that Santa Cruz placed a recent ban on medical cannabis dispensaries made the challenge an even greater one.

After Taffett's presentation, which focused on the science and economics of cannabis, the city council, however, with the exception of Taffett's sole supporter, Mayor Sam Storey, did not focus on science and economics, it was politics as usual.

Reasons for not supporting the request ranged from not enough people needing the item to Federal laws. One council member abstained because he wanted more community feedback.

But, Taffett is not backing down. She's committed to proving plants are better than pills for healing, and cannabis is just one herb among many herbs she plans to offer, it just makes economic sense to include it.

"It's the most popular herb in the history of mankind; it's California's number one cash crop; and it's been legal to dispense since 1996," says Taffett.

Taffett has spent the last two years researching herbal medicine. She knows that cannabis is an excellent healing alternative to prescription drugs which often have harmful side-effects, including death.

"Prescription drugs are the number one killer of our youth today, far more than deaths caused by auto accidents," explains Taffett.

Taffett compares the huge profits made by big drug companies to the $85 billion cannabis black market.

"Most of the prescription drugs manufactured by pharmaceutical companies are based on plant medicine. They use synthetic formulations of plants, packaged as pills, and promote these pills as wonder drugs using massive media campaigns," says Taffett. "A good example of this practice is the drug Marinol, a synthetic formula of cannabinoid THC, sold by pharmacists today. Medicare pays $367 for 30 pills of Marinol, roughly $69,000 an ounce, using taxpayer money, while organically-grown cannabis sells for around $500 an ounce."

If Taffett sounds biased against synthetic drugs, she is. She has witnessed, firsthand, the harmful side effects caused by popular prescription drugs like Ativan, Ambien, Lexipro and Cymbalta, taken by both her mother and husband with devastating consequences.

After much research and discussion, Taffett resolved to find a better alternative to prescription drugs; find a better way to self-heal; find a way to help others.

Ignoring traditional healthcare covered by her health insurance, Taffett, went to see a homeopathic doctor at a holistic health center. What she learned about herbal medicine changed her life. She started taking herbal medicine in tincture form, eating more wholesome foods, exercising and getting back into fun activities such as using a karaoke machine for laughter therapy with friends.

Strangely, the only herbal medicine she couldn't get from her homeopathic doctor was cannabis, which helped her with anxiety and insomnia following the death of her husband in 2007.

Today, Taffett is surrounded by members of the community who support her quest and are relying on her to not give up the fight. In the meantime, Taffett will open her herbal wellness center without cannabis on the menu, but she remains committed to changing that.

For more information visit www.herbalwellnesscapitola.com.

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TAGS: Herbal Wellness Center, Inc., Alternative Medicine, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-03-0301-003.shtml Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:02:37 GMT Health Fort Lauderdale Florida Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-03-0301-003.shtml Memory Training Centers of America Memory Training Centers committed to "Engaging the Brain" with Brain Fitness.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Memory Training Centers of America (MTCA, previously referred to as ATMTC) has been providing evaluation, treatment, education and support to individuals suffering from memory impairment and caregivers since 2001. MTCA is the largest provider of cognitive evaluations and memory training services at Assisted Living residences in the Northeast, with more than 20 Centers in assisted living and independent senior retirement communities, as well as nursing care and hospital-based programs. All treatment services are paid for by Medicare.

For almost ten years, Dr. Bruce Brotter and his associates at the Memory Training Center in Forest Hills have been helping seniors and families meet the challenges of memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Brotter is very enthusiastic about his upcoming visits to several Luxury Assisted Living Communities in the Fort Lauderdale area in March.

"MTCA has been wanting to bring its programs that have been so successful in the Northeast to Floridians for some time now. We are very excited to finally be able to offer our services in Florida and to start this new growth in Broward County," says Dr. Brotter.

Scientific Brain Training PRO is the pioneer of scientifically-proven brain fitness computer programs designed to maximize the brain's capacity to learn, adapt to new information, enable sharpness and minimize the natural effects of aging. All programs are supervised by a cognitive therapy professional and individuals are supportively guided through state-of-the art computer exercises.

The "Memory Gym" and Activity Center offers healthy individuals memory exercise and activities to strengthen existing cognitive function and build a reserve of prevention to guard against future memory loss. Memory Gyms provide memory and other cognitive strengthening exercises through the utilization of cutting-edge computer software. Memory Gyms have already been placed at the Atria Tanglewood in Lynbrook, the Atria Woodlands in Ardsley, Oyster Bay Manor in Oyster Bay and are in development at the Atria Darien, in Darien, Connecticut. Learn more about Scientific Brain Training PRO technology at www.memorytrainingcenters.com.

MTCA works together with family members and health-care providers to ensure implementation of the most comprehensive and helpful treatment plan possible.

"We have seen over time how education and support helps the coping strengths of individuals and families, as well as augmenting the treatment process through building understanding and confidence," says Brotter.

A range of interactive and problem-solving interventions are provided to also strengthen short-term memory functioning and enhance independent living skills and quality of life. While an active lifestyle, both physically and mentally, helps individuals to maintain good overall cognitive health, memory training is an essential ingredient to ensure healthy memory functioning. MTCA is proud of its service to thousands of seniors each year and looks forward to being able to provide its much needed services to thousands more in Fort Lauderdale.

Call the Memory Training Center today to schedule your free consultation at 1-866-I-REMEMBER (473-6362).

For more information, please visit the Web site: www.memorytrainingcenters.com.

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TAGS: Memory Training Centers of America, Alternative Medicine, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-08-0828-002.shtml Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:20:08 GMT Opinion and Commentary Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-08-0828-002.shtml Beverly Hills Green Cross LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- President Obama promised medical marijuana patients that their cannabis collectives would be protected as long as they followed state law. That should have included another caveat too because it seems raids on cannabis dispensaries have not stopped. Beverly Hills Green Cross' Craig X Rubin, is the creator of the on-line marijuana school, Craig X Academy, a school teaching people around the globe how to profit from California's recent "Green Rush," the move of thousands of people participating in the new medical marijuana economy of the Golden State. Rubin says, "Obama's wishes are not being obeyed. The government is targeting cannabis collective owners who are speaking out against the government."

Not since the Gold Rush have people moved from all over the world to California to make money. Rubin, a pastor, actor and father of seven, created the school to teach people legal ways to make money from the cannabis industry. In his course he interviews famous attorneys, such as Bruce Margolin, and industry leaders who are making hundreds of thousands of dollars on a monthly basis - legally - with ancillary business to the medical marijuana industry. The Web site Profitfrompot.com is a lead-in page to his Academy, a marketing tool, but this tool has led to some problems for Mr. Rubin with the Los Angeles City government. The City is using his legal business, a serious business school for people wishing to profit in a sagging economy, as evidence or reasoning behind taking away his church's operating permit.

Link: clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2005/05-0872-S547_MISC_08-05-09.pdf.

From the link above it can be seen that the city is using Mr. Rubin's completely legal on-line education business as justification for shutting down his also completely legal church that supplies medical marijuana to needy patients. The articles and Web site which would be considered hearsay in a court of law were added to the city's record without a citation as to where they came from and they are not put into any sort of context. It is not clear what Rubin's legal business school has to do with his church, the Beverly Hills Green Cross, providing medical cannabis. Rubin received a judge's permission to open, prior to his opening the church.

On the City's Web site you can see Rubin's promises from the Profit from Pot Web site, "This secret includes thousands of legal ways to make money in the burgeoning cannabis industry." The City's Web site states, "according to the DEA, the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times, marijuana dispensaries are one of the fastest growing segments of Southern California's economy; all this economic stimulation at time when most are screaming about a recession. Why not learn the secret today from an expert who knows? Craig X Rubin runs the Beverly Hills Green Cross, popular medical marijuana collective in Southern California, and in Showtime's Weeds played the owner of the medical marijuana club. After graduating from UCLA Rubin owned a chain of hemp stores, so he is intimately familiar and qualified to speak to making money in the cannabis industry. Currently, he is a guest lecturer at Oaksterdam University and frequent speaker at hemp rallies."

Richard Castaldo, who was paralyzed in the shooting at Columbine High School ten years ago, is a member of Rubin's church, The Beverly Hills Green Cross (2370 Robertson Blvd.), and volunteers at the medical marijuana clinic. Castaldo testified before the land use committee that attempting to shut down Rubin's church over a land use regulation would be a grave hardship on him, "Prior to all these cannabis shops opening I was paying $85 for an eighth ounce of medicine; now I pay $45."

The city claims not to have done an economic evaluation regarding the closing of Rubin's place. Rubin currently can be seen preaching every Sunday at the Family Church in Pasadena. He runs his collective as a church, too, since his first house of worship was forced to close after the DEA allegedly threatened the owner of property where it was located with seizure of the property. Rubin says, "The economic impact would be horrible. My wife and I were forced into a short sale of our home when our first temple was closed. Our cars were repossessed. The house we are renting now was just foreclosed on and this is our family's main source of support as we start the school. Plus, I really reach people with the Word here."

Pastor Rubin recently ran for mayor of Los Angeles because he thought it was a good job and he was qualified. Two of his main goals as mayor were recently accomplished. For the LAPD Rubin promised to end the Federal Consent Decree and to get rid of Chief of Police Bratton. Although he didn't win the election he did win some political enemies as he railed against the mayor for his adulterous affairs. Rubin doesn't want to be a thorn in the city's side - in fact, he just wants to be able to preach and provide true healing to people - but he is not going to be silent when he feels the city and or officials are wrong.

Rubin was recently seen on ABC television speaking out for Patrick Duff, leader of the "Royal Temple of Zion," another religious organization not affiliated with Rubin but providing a similar service to the public. "Outside the church where Patrick's members were arrested, LAPD officers explained that churches were for preaching not healing." Rubin quipped, "I bet Pat Robertson, Benny Hin and Billy Gram would disagree."

Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8beLMboDbE.

According to KFSN in Fresno, a California judge did not issue an "emergency restraining order" as requested by City Attorneys against a medical marijuana dispensary. It is also the first to be sued by city attorneys over land use regulations. The judge said, "The dispensary did not appear to pose an immediate threat to public safety."

William Logan, representing the dispensary's owner, said "The dispensary is not violation of any law. He is completely in compliance with state law and is not doing anything wrong."

Patrick Duff, founder of Royal Temple of Zion, stated, "The church is the proper place for healing and we are in compliance with all state and federal laws." Duff says, "Under RLUIPA (Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act) the government must first show that there is a compelling interesting before shutting down a church." Marijuana laws are not generally applied in California the State since the State has made the exception for medical use. "Will they make an exception for a church that provides medical marijuana in accordance with state law? We'll have to wait and see if a church should be a place for healing, or not in the United States of America."

NEWS SOURCE: Beverly Hills Green Cross
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TAGS: Beverly Hills Green Cross, Opinion and Commentary, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-08-0805-002.shtml Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:00:08 GMT Books and Publishing Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-08-0805-002.shtml Cypress Systems, Inc. New authorized biography chronicles how famed corporate whistleblower Mark Whitacre turned adversity into a gift; becomes champion of self-managed healthcare

FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Even during Mark Whitacre's darkest days in prison, he considered himself a fortunate man. He had the love of his wife and family and the support of friends. As he tells it now, it took hitting rock bottom and losing everything for him to learn the most valuable lessons in life: family and supportive friends are more important than power and materialism, he had more to gain from serving others than serving himself, and faith in God would carry him through prison not only safely, but with peace and contentment.

Whitacre's story of how he caved to corporate corruption, blew the whistle on his own employer, was sentenced to federal prison for over eight years for his own greed, and then found a silver lining in all of the drama is chronicled in a new book from publisher Xlibris, "Mark Whitacre: Against All Odds" (ISBN-13: 978-1-4415-4132-1, Trade Paperback). Author Floyd Perry (pen name) was a fellow inmate during the latter years of Whitacre's sentence, and spent many hours talking and walking the prison yard with him, listening to his amazing story. The book shares how, via faith in God and the patient love of his wife Ginger, Whitacre became an inspiring spiritual force for good in the world.

Written with finesse and passion, this book reveals the family's perspective, especially how Ginger kept Whitacre alive. Through her, his story begins where most other men's ends - in prison. It details how Whitacre got down on his knees in a filthy cell and begged God for guidance; how, from that moment on, he removed fears or doubts in his existence. Liberated after over eight years in prison, Whitacre's essential message is simple: live by the Golden Rule, always tell the truth, look for the good in everyone, and know that spiritual wealth is far more important than material wealth.

And Whitacre has lived up to his promise to serve others since he was released from prison in 2006. As COO of Cypress Systems, maker of a selenium ingredient with scientifically-proven cancer-preventing properties, Whitacre has become an ambassador of change, speaking passionately to audiences all over the country about his gift of a second chance to help others and his passion for promoting health and cancer prevention. His PhD thesis at Cornell was on selenium, so he was able to apply his knowledge, which aligns with the core mission of Cypress, to promote selenium's role in helping fight cancers such as colon, lung and prostate.

Whitacre's incredible story will also be the subject of a major motion picture, THE INFORMANT, slated to hit theaters on October 9, and starring Matt Damon as Whitacre. The movie is already being heralded as an Oscar® contender. Visit www.imdb.com/title/tt1130080/ to see movie trailer, or visit markwhitacreagainstallodds.com for more information and to purchase the book.

Cypress Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer of premium food forms of organically bound minerals and nutritional yeast products, which are distributed throughout the global nutraceutical, functional food and animal nutrition markets. CEO/President Paul A. Willis founded Cypress Systems, Inc. in 1995 with the primary goal of developing a specialty fermentation, biotechnology and nutritional yeast company. For more information about the company, SelenoExcell®, branding partners, and how to become one, visit www.cypsystems.com.

For more information about Mark Whitacre: www.markwhitacre.com.

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

NEWS SOURCE: Cypress Systems, Inc.
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TAGS: Cypress Systems, Inc., Books and Publishing, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-06-0610-004.shtml Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:52:55 GMT Regional Events Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-06-0610-004.shtml Bioenergy Life Project, Inc.
The Bioenergy Life Project offers the public a free opportunity to experience a unique, safe and gentle alternative solution to long term, chronic illness.

By documenting the benefits and results of the Domancic Method of Bioenergy Therapy, the Bioenergy Life Project will raise awareness that Bioenergy is a safe, effective method for renewing and maintaining health.

The Bioenergy Life Project's first event is open to anyone of any age who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease or Multiple Sclerosis (MS). By taking part in this medicine free event participants will have an opportunity to discover how Bioenergy can improve their quality of life and overall well being, without side effects. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis and is completely free of charge.

The Parkinson's and MS project will offer 30-40 participants 4 sessions of complimentary Bioenergy treatments. Each participant will receive one individual Bioenergy therapy session each day for 4 consecutive days. Each session will be given within a group environment of therapists and other participants and lasts approximately 25 minutes. Through written and filmed interviews with the participants and their caregivers the Bioenergy Life Project will document the results of the therapy.

Zoran Hochstatter, who has been entrusted by Zdenko Domancic, the creator of the Domancic Method, to introduce and represent Domancic Method of Bioenergy Therapy in the USA, will lead the event along with other experienced Domancic method therapists.

For more information about the Bioenergy Life Project, visit: www.bioenergylifeproject.com/.

About Bioenergy Life Project:

The Bioenergy Life Project, is a non-profit (pending) organization dedicated to raising awareness about the health benefits provided by the Domancic Method of Bioenergy Therapy.

NEWS SOURCE: Bioenergy Life Project, Inc.
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TAGS: Bioenergy Life Project, Inc., Regional Events, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-04-0414-004.shtml Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:47:30 GMT Holistic and Spiritual Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2008-04-0414-004.shtml Namaste Holistics
Through their flagship service, Namaste Nutrition, the team at Namaste Holistics helps clients discover how food and lifestyle affect their health, happiness and wellbeing. This program explores nutritional concepts such as bio-individuality, crowding out unhealthy food, deconstructing cravings, the energetics of food, the food/mood connection, integrative nutrition, weight loss, whole foods/processed foods, and the value of greens and whole grains. Clients learn how to incorporate a variety of elements of healthy eating and living such as achieving balance, eating with environmental consciousness, exploring relationships, healthy shopping, journal writing, menu planning, personal growth, physical activity, and spirituality. At the end of the program the goal is for the client to be educated and have greater confidence in the expert within herself or himself to make healthy choices.

"The whole body approach to health is not a new concept. However, I think that we are inundated with conflicting messages by 'experts' which confuse us. We forget that we can be our own expert. No one knows us better than we know ourselves," said Taz, Founder, Massage Therapist and Integrative Nutritional Consultant of Namaste Holistics. "We need to go back to the basics and be educated in what is available to us so we can provide ourselves and future generations with the health needed to continue living the 'American Dream'."

A special quality of the programs of Namaste Holistics is found in individualized services merged with the group support each client receives. Multiple components are provided in each program such as nutritional counseling and educational seminars, spiritual workshops, support group meetings, massage therapy, and a health and wellness group discussion board.

These program features reinforce one another and intertwine with all aspects of life. The diverse offerings allow each counselor to make the program very individualized. Additionally, each counselor specializes in a different area of concern, such as peri- and post-menopausal women, a healthy diet that supports cancer, making radical diet changes, or establishing a healthy lifestyle for people who work in a corporate or entrepreneurial arena.

"Each one of us at Namaste Holistics knows through experience that what works for one person does not work for another. We truly listen to our clients to find out what their needs are. Some may need a massage in order to slow down, and some may need a meditation session to get to the same place. So we invite anyone who has a health concern to schedule an initial consultation with us." concluded Taz.

People who are interested in discussing their health concerns are encouraged to contact Taz at Namaste Holistics at 609-642-1234 or via email at health @namasteholistics.com. There is no charge for the initial consultation which takes approximately 30-minutes and can be done via telephone.

About the Company
Namaste Holistics is a private company that offers a variety of complementary non-invasive modalities in efforts to help people gain a fuller experience of life. Offerings include nutritional counseling, engagement in meditation, or a variety of other therapeutic offerings. A synergistic combination of healthy practices can be helpful in promoting healing.

We also offer workshops that provide clients with valuable information, opportunities for sharing, and other experiential activities. Workshop participation provides our clients with a fuller context for understanding and implementing their own course of healing. Namaste Holistics was founded on a belief in bio-individuality and all program offerings reflect that belief.

For further information please visit www.namasteholistics.com.

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TAGS: Namaste Holistics, Holistic and Spiritual, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2007-11-1130-001.shtml Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:01:01 GMT Books and Publishing Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2007-11-1130-001.shtml Thienna Ho ARCHIVAL CONTENT:

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The old adage that "beauty is only skin deep" is true, but diet and lifestyle make it possible to change the skin's color, if so desired. "Unlocking the Mystery of Skin Color" (ISBN: 978-0-9792103-0-3), a new book scheduled to be released by Thienna, Inc., in mid-December, provides tips on how to control and to change the skin's color.

On Sunday, December 16, 2007, at 5:00 p.m., in the basketball gym of San Francisco State University, Author Dr. Thienna Ho will announce the book's launch and have a question and answer period.

Dr. Thienna explains that skin color is not permanent; it can be changed, to a remarkable degree, without the use of toxic drugs, chemicals, or steroids.

According to Dr. Thienna, this incredible method is not new. It has taken thousands of years of dietary practices and traditions to create the diversity of skin colors we see in the world today; they are changeable through the use of those same elements.

"Unlocking the Mystery of Skin Color" reveals age-old traditions that led to the development of the lightest complexions, such as those seen in Northern Europe and Japan.

"This book will teach people how to use diet and lifestyle to control their own skin color," Dr. Thienna says.

Readers will learn how to lighten their complexion, not only on the face, but all over their body. They will also be given tips on how to even out complexions, reduce visible age and sun spots, and eliminate hyper-pigmentation.

Sun damage is always a concern. Tips for restoring sun-damaged, dull, and darkened skin to a youthful and healthy luster are revealed.

What about trouble areas such as the knees and elbows? These areas require extra attention and natural color can be restored to skin that is ashen or gray.

If a yellow hue is cause for concern, there are ways to noticeably reduce the cast and maybe even achieve a natural tan complexion.

The book also addresses a variety of popular questions that include: Why do the poorest countries have people with the darkest skin? Why do some African-American celebrities seem to grow lighter over time? Why do people tan even when they do not go out in the sun?

Dr. Thienna has written a book that promises to deliver results, no matter what the skin color.

The author was born in Saigon, Vietnam three months after Viet Cong forces attacked the city during the infamous Tet Offensive. Eleven years later, Dr. Thienna and her family fled communist Vietnam in a 50-foot wooden boat that carried 285 passengers. On its way to Indonesia, the vessel was attacked by pirates on numerous occasions. Less than one year later, Dr. Thienna's family immigrated to the U.S. and settled in San Francisco.

Dr. Thienna is founder of Thienna, Inc. and is one of the world's leading authorities on human skin color. She holds a number of academic degrees, including a BA in Economics; a BS in Microbiology; a Graduate Certificate in Genetic Engineering; an MA in Business Administration; and a Ph.D. in Scientific Nutrition. She also has performed significant additional study in the fields of chemistry, biology, and molecular biology. At the age of 27, Dr. Thienna started a small business that has blossomed into a million-dollar success.

Where to find the book? Visit: www.thienna.com; or call 415-829-3936.

DISCLAIMER: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not evaluated these statements. The products discussed in this book are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.

NEWS SOURCE: Thienna Ho
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TAGS: Thienna Ho, Books and Publishing, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2006-08-0817-003.shtml Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:57:00 GMT Alternative Medicine Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2006-08-0817-003.shtml Joel Becker, Ph.D.
"Soundly Sleeping" is a brief six session program that teaches clients tools to help them get improvement in their sleep. The program is based on similar interventions that have been shown to improve 100% of participant's sleep, in which 91% of participants reduced their use of sleeping medication and 40% stopped taking sleeping medication entirely.

*(Photo Caption: Joel Becker, Ph.D.)

"Soundly Sleeping" is a Cognitive Behavioral program. It is similar to a program that was first researched at the Massachusetts General Hospital. In a study of that program, reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine, they recommended Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) as the first line intervention for chronic insomnia. They reported that "CBT is more effective than pharmacotherapy alone or a placebo." CBT, which has emerged over the last 40 years as one of the most effective treatments for a variety of disorders, is an approach that focuses on the thoughts and behaviors of the patient in the present.

"Soundly Sleeping" has three key components. The first focuses on educating the patient about important elements of sleep like circadian rhythms and the effects of stimulants. The second component evaluates the patient's ways of thinking about sleep as helpful or unhelpful. For example, a person who is rigid about how much sleep they must get can replace that thought with another more flexible thought, which will keep their anxiety lower. Finally, the third component addresses behaviors that influence sleep, for example the roles of napping, sleep schedules and exercise. By the end of the program clients are able to use theses tools combined together with more general methods like relaxation and meditation techniques to improve their sleep.

This easy to learn program has been applied to a wide range of sleeping problems. Patients from diverse backgrounds report that they are able to take this knowledge and the skills taught and implement them immediately. Cognitive Behavior Associates, the largest cognitive behavioral practice in the Los Angeles area, offers services for the full range of psychological problems.

For more information, contact: Joel L. Becker, Ph.D., Clinical Director of Cognitive Behavior Associates, 9400 Brighton Way, #407 Beverly Hills, CA 90210, Phone: 310-858-3831, or visit www.cognitivebehaviorassociates.com.


NEWS SOURCE: Joel Becker, Ph.D.
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TAGS: Joel Becker, Ph.D., Alternative Medicine, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2006-06-0622-002.shtml Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:33:00 GMT Alternative Medicine Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2006-06-0622-002.shtml Global Resource Alliance, Inc.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that worldwide, more than 300 million acute cases of malaria occur each year, 90% in sub-Saharan Africa where malaria accounts for 1 in 5 childhood deaths. However, the abundance of neem in Africa, and other regions threatened by malaria, and the relative simplicity and minimal production costs of the tincture makes this natural homeopathic remedy a potentially viable option for millions of the world's poor living in endemic malaria regions.

*(Photo caption: Musa John receiving homeopathic neem drops for prevention of malaria.)

In traditional medicine, the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is recognized as an effective treatment for many diseases. Although neem has been used in India for thousands of years, its properties have not been studied in the Western world until relatively recently. Neem, the "tree of 1,000 uses", can be used for purposes as diverse as pest control, the treatment of skin disorders, systemic bacterial, viral and fungal infections as well as the prevention and treatment of malaria.

The homeopathic neem tincture used in the GRA study was first developed by the Abha Light Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya. The remedy is an ethanol based tincture carrying the medicinal properties of neem leaves. A 20 ml plastic dropper bottle holds approximately 100 doses (450-500 drops), sufficient for a 2-3 month twice daily regimen, and costs less than fifty cents.

Data for the study was gathered from a questionnaire administered by Foundation HELP, Tanzania social worker, Christopher Gamba, during home visits after 3 and 6 months. The percentage of subjects who reported a decrease of malaria episodes increased from 57% at 3 months to 81% after 6 months of treatment. There were no reports of side-effects during the treatment.

As the US National Research Council (NRC) points out, neem has a complex chemical makeup with more than twenty compounds identified to date. Theoretically, this makes development of resistance unlikely.

The beneficial properties of neem and lack of side-effects combined with the low manufacturing cost may constitute a viable solution to decrease the incidence of malaria in highly impacted areas. GRA directors caution that despite very optimistic initial results, more studies are needed.

The complete, 12-page report prepared by N.M. Barlow-Benschop, MD, MSc, C.Gamba, S.P. Barlow, BSc, T. M. Blasco, PhD. on this study of homeopathic neem for the prevention of malaria may be found on the GRA website: www.globalresourcealliance.org



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