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DECEMBER 4-7: COLD SPRING
HARBOR LABORATORY presents NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES: BIOLOGY
& THERAPEUTICS in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. CONTACT:
http://meetings.cshl.edu/meetings/degen08.shtml
DECEMBER 6: PHYSIOLOGICAL
REGULATING MEDICINE IN AESTHETIC MEDICINE AND ANTI AGING: USE
OF ORAL AND INJECTABLE DRUGS WITH MESOTHERAPY with Corazon
Ibarra MD, HMD @ Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sponsored by Guna Inc. CONTACT: 888-486-2835
DECEMBER 6: PHYSIOLOGICAL
REGULATING MEDICINE IN AESTHETIC MEDICINE: USE OF ORAL AND INJECTABLE
DRUGS WITH MESOTHERAPY with Jennifer Burns NMD @ Hilton
Skirvin in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sponsored by Guna Inc. CONTACT:
888-486-2835
DECEMBER 6-7: TOXINS, NEUROTRANSMITTER
DISEASES & HIGH PERFORMANCE WEIGHT LOSS in Atlanta,
Georgia. CME workshop designed to update licensed primary care
physicians, psychiatrists, internists, family practitioners and
allied health professionals on the established and emerging work
in treating patients with high performance weight loss, neurotransmitter
dysfunction and serotonin/dopamine regulatory dysfunction. CONTACT:
http://www.neurosupport.com
DECEMBER 6-7: STANDARD PROCESS
NW presents WHOLE FOOD NUTRITION AND PURIFICATION with
Michael Gaeta in Anchorage, Alaska. CONTACT: Tisha at Standard
Process NW, 800-292-6699; Tisha@phytovita.com;
http://www.StandardProcessNW.com
DECEMBER 6-7: INNOVATIVE
MEDICINE AND SOLUNA HEILMITTEL GERMANY host SOLUNA SEMINAR
in New York City at the Impala Business Center; 404 E 76th Street)
Hosted by Dr. Thomas K. Szulc, the seminar will cover topics such
as an introduction to Spagyric Homeopathic Medicine, profiles
of the Solunates (the largest line of spagyric medicines in Germany),
clinical applications of spagyric homeopathic medicines, as well
as an introduction and application of auto-blood therapy.CONTACT:
http://www.InnovativeMedicine.com;
caspar.szulc@innovativemedicine.com;
1-800-605-1798 ext 704
DECEMBER 7: PSYCHOSOMATIC
ENERGETICS SEMINAR – Level 1 in Santa Clara, California
(South Bay Area). Learn how PSE & Rubimed homeopathics can
make a difference for your patients and your practice. CONTACT:
888-415-0535; order@terra-medica.com;
http://www.terra-medica.com
DECEMBER 8-12: APPLYING FUNCTIONAL
MEDICINE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE in San Antonio, Texas. Spend
a week with leading experts on functional medicine, the science-based
healthcare approach that assesses and treats underlying causes
of illness through individually tailored therapies to restore
health and improve function. CONTACT: The Institute for Functional
Medicine, 4411 Pt. Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor, Washington 98335;
800-228-0622 or 253-858-4724; http://www.functionalmedicine.org/eduprog/symp_next.asp
DECEMBER 11-14: 16TH ANNUAL
WORLD CONGRESS ON ANTI-AGING MEDICINE & REGENERATIVE BIOMEDICAL
TECHNOLOGIES @ The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
CONTACT: 800-558-1267; http://www.worldhealth.net
DECEMBER 12-13: CHICAGO ANNUAL
CONFERENCE ON COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE @
The Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Sponsored by the University
of Chicago and Mayo Clinic. CONTACT: 773-702-1056; cme@bsd.uchicago.edu;
http://cme.uchicago.edu/courses/
DECEMBER 12-14:ACUPUNCTURE
& ELECTRO-THERAPEUTICS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE SEMINAR &
WORKSHOP @ Holiday Inn Midtown, 440 West 57th Street (between
9th & 10th Ave.) in New York City, New York. Organized by
the International College of Acupuncture & Electrotherapeutics.
Accredited by the New York State Boards of Medicine and Dentistry,
and accredited for AMA Category I through the co-sponsorship of
the New York Academy of Medicine. Licensed physicians and dentists
can earn credit hours toward the acupuncture certificate to practice
acupuncture (300 credit hours). Registration fee: $500 for 25
credit hours, discounts available for members of the college and
subscribers of the official journal. Also, JANUARY 23-25. CONTACT:
Dr. Y. Omura, MD, ScD, 212-781-6262; fax 212-923-2279; Dianna
Gerometta, 443-827-7480 (evenings only); http://www.icaet.org
DECEMBER 13-14: NEUROTRANSMITTERS
AND BRAIN SEMINAR with Datis Kharrazian, DC, D.H.Sc in
Austin, Texas. Sponsored by apexenergetics. 15 hours CEUs available.
CONTACT: 866-409-2388; http://www.apexseminars.com.
DECEMBER 15-17: PITUITARY
NETWORK ASSOCIATION presents DECEMBER IN THE DESERT @ Rancho
Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. A comprehensive
meeting on hormonal health, diagnosis, and treatment for health
providers and the general public. CONTACT: http://www.pituitary.org

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2009
JANUARY
3-17, 2009: EXPLORE INDIA HIMALAYAN ADVENTURE WILDERNESS &
TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. 16 Category I CMEs available.
CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
JANUARY 8-10: 2nd ANNUAL
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE CANCER THERAPIES
CONFERENCE in West Palm Beach, Florida. Patients and providers
of all stripes participate, network, listen to speakers, mingle
with exhibitors. Presented by The Annie Appleseed Project. CONTACT:
561-637-1996; annieappleseedpr@aol.com;
http://www.annieappleseedproject.org
JANUARY 3-17, 2009: EXPLORE
INDIA HIMALAYAN ADVENTURE WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR.
16 Category I CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238;
http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
JANUARY 8-10: 2nd ANNUAL
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE CANCER THERAPIES
CONFERENCE in West Palm Beach, Florida. Patients and providers
of all stripes participate, network, listen to speakers, mingle
with exhibitors. Presented by The Annie Appleseed Project. CONTACT:
561-637-1996; annieappleseedpr@aol.com;
http://www.annieappleseedproject.org
JANUARY 8-11: CENTER FOR
MIND-BODY MEDICINE presents FOOD AS MEDICINE – PROFESSIONAL
NUTRITION TRAINING PROGRAM @ San Francisco Marriott in
San Francisco, California. The nation's leading clinical
training program for healthcare professionals. CONTACT: 202-966-7338.
ext. 216; fam@cmbm.org
JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 3: AFRICAN
WILDLIFE SAFARI & KILIMANJARO ASCENT WILDERNESS & TRAVEL
MEDICINE SEMINAR. 16 Category I CMEs available. CONTACT:
Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
JANUARY 21-29: EXPLORE PATAGONIA
WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. CMEs available.
CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
JANUARY 22-25: 6th ANNUAL
NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS: AN EVIDENCE-BASED UPDATE @ Paradise
Point Resort in San Diego, California. This course provides practical
information for health care professionals who make nutritional
recommendations or manage dietary supplement use. Sponsored by
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. 10% Discount for those
who use promotional code TL2008 on registration form. CONTACT:
858-652-5400; med.edu@scrippshealth.org;
http://www.scripps.org/naturalsupplementsCME
JANUARY 23-25: INSTITUTE
OF WOMEN'S HEALTH AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE presents BREAST CANCER
with Tori Hudson, ND in Portland, Oregon. CONTACT: Karen Hudson,
503-222-2322; fax 503-222-0276; karenh@instituteofwomenshealth.com;
http://www.instituteofwomenshealth.com
JANUARY 23-27: 7th INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE ON SHAMANISM & 7th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
SACRED SEXUALITY in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Keynote speakers:
Alberto Villoldo, Charles Muir, Ohki Kimine Forest, Sandra Ingerman,
Michael Mirdad, Raphael Cushnir. CONTACT: The Message Company,
505-474-0998 or 505-474-7604; http://www.bizspirit.com;
message@bizspirit.com
JANUARY 27-28: NEW YORK ACADEMY
OF SCIENCES and the GLOBAL MEDICAL EXCELLENCE CLUSTER OF SOUTH
EAST ENGLAND present BIOMARKERS IN BRAIN DISEASE @ Said
Business School, Oxford University, United Kingdom. CONTACT: http://www.nyas.org/events/eventDetail.asp?eventID=12061&date=1/27/2009

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FEBRUARY 11-22: EXPLORE ANTARTICA
WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. 16 Category I
CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
FEBRUARY 19-21: INTEGRATIVE
HEALTHCARE SYMPOSIUM in New York, New York. CONTACT: http://www.ihsymposium.com
FEBRUARY 20-22: THE SCIENCE
OF BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY @ the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel
in Tempe, Arizona. 1st Joint Conference of the Holistic Dental
Association (HAD) and the International Academy of Biological
Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) CONTACT: 281-651-1745; http://www.holisticdental.org
FEBRUARY 23-28: FUNDAMENTALS
OF THE ECLECTIC TRIPHASIC MEDICAL SYSTEM (Level 1) in Ashland,
Oregon. Presented by Donald R. Yance, CN, RH with Chanchal Cabrera
MSc, RH. Training in botanical and nutritional medicine in addressing
underlying causes that contribute to age-related decline and all
major chronic diseases in neurology, endocrinology, immunology,
cardiology with major emphasis in oncology. Also, MAY 4-9. CONTACT:
541-201-9985; http://www.mederifoundation.org
FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1: SOCIETY
FOR ORTHOMOLEUCLAR HEALTH-MEDICINE 15th ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING
in San Francisco, California. CONTACT: http://www.ohmsociety.com/

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MARCH 6-8: NATURAL PRODUCTS
EXPO WEST in Anaheim, California. CONTACT: http://www.expowest.com/
MARCH 12-15: 9th INTERNATIONAL
IACFS/ME INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE – Developing Interdisciplinary
Collaborations in Reno, Nevada. CONTACT: http://www.iacfsme.org/IACFSMEConferenceMoreInfor/tabid/221/Default.aspx

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APRIL 6-23: MOUNT EVEREST
BASE CAMP TREK WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. 16
Category 1 CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238;
http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
APRIL 24-26: 53rd ANNUAL
NW NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS CONVENTION @ Hilton Seattle
Airport & Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. CONTACT:
http://www.nwnpc.com
APRIL 24-26: INSTITUTE OF
WOMEN'S HEALTH AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE presents MENOPAUSE
with Tori Hudson, ND in Portland, Oregon. CONTACT: Karen Hudson,
503-222-2322; fax 503-222-0276; womanstime@aol.com

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MAY 8-15: INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE
COURSE IN ANTHROPOSOPHIC MEDICINE in Petaluma, California.
Practical introduction to anthroposophic medicines and therapies,
diagnostics and treatment for practitioners and medical students.
CONTACT: A. Landman, MD, 734-930-9462; paamdrscourse@anthroposophy.org
MAY 15-16: INTEGRATIVE AND
HOLISTIC NURSING: BRINGING HEALING TO YOU AND YOUR PATIENTS
@ Schaetzel Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California.
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine will host a one-of-a-kind
CEU program for nurses who are interested in expanding their knowledge
in mind-body-spirit healing for themselves and their patients.
From prevention and early detection to energy medicine and healthy
eating, the attendees will learn about the scientifically validated
integrative and complementary approaches that promote health and
healing and changes in the health care paradigm. 10% discount
for those who use promotional code TL2008 on their registration.
CONTACT: 858-652-5400; med.edu@scrippshealth.org

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JUNE 11-14: AMERICAN HOLISTIC
NURSES ASSOCIATION 29th ANNUAL CONFERENCE – Reflective
Practice: Creating Sacred Space in Madison, Wisconsin. CONTACT:
http://www.ahna.org
JUNE 25-28: 27TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL
SYMPOSIUM ON MAN AND HIS ENVIRONMENT – Nutritional
and Environmental Aspects of Cardiovascular Disease in Dallas,
Texas. This event is jointly sponsored by the American Environmental
Health Foundation and the University of North Texas Health Science
Center. 24 Category 1 Credits PRA/AMA; 2A credits, ADA; 28.8 Type
1 Contact Hours, TNA/ANNCC (subject to change) CONTACT: 800-428-2343
or 214-361-9515; http://www.aehf.com
JUNE 26-JULY 1: THE INTERNATIONAL
SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF SUBTLE ENERGIES AND ENERGY MEDICINE (ISSSEEM)
19TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE – Scared Synthesis: Science
with Heart @ The Westin-Westminster, Colorado. An open forum for
scientific and intuitive exploration of integrative healing, applied
spirituality and the subtle realms. CONTACT: 303-425-4625; info@issseem.org;
http://www.issseem.org

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JULY 16-19: INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE in Vienna, Austria. CONTACT:
http://www.alz.org/icad/
JULY 17-19: INSTITUTE OF
WOMEN'S HEALTH AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE presents PRIMARY CARE
FOR WOMEN with Tori Hudson, ND in Portland, Oregon. CONTACT:
Karen Hudson, 503-222-2322; fax 503-222-0276; womanstime@aol.com
JULY 21-24: AMERICAN BIOLOGICS'
21ST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM – INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
@ Kempinski Hotel in Budapest, Hungary. Limited Space Available.
CONTACT: American Biologics, 800-227-4473 or 619-429-8200
JULY 30- AUGUST 1: AROMATHERAPY,
CLINICAL PHYTOTHERAPY & ENDOBIOGÉNIE RETREAT &
TRADE SHOW @ Snowbird Resort near Salt Lake City, Utah.
Sponsored by the Endobiogenic Integrative Medical Center. Featuring
Jean Claude Lapraz, MD; Jean Bokelmann, MND; Kate Damian, LMT;
MIndy Green RH; Kamyar Hedayat, MD; John Black. CONTACT: Belen,
208-478-8400 or 877-470-8400; http://www.eimcenter.com

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SEPTEMBER 21-26: ADVANCED
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE ECLECTIC TRIPHASIC MEDICAL SYSTEM
IN CANCER THERAPIES in Ashland, Oregon. Presented by Donald
R. Yance, CN, RH with Chanchal Cabrera MSc, RH. CONTACT: 541-201-9985;
http://www.mederifoundation.org

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OCTOBER 23-25: INSTITUTE
OF WOMEN'S HEALTH AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE presents SPECIAL
TOPICS with Tori Hudson, ND in Portland, Oregon. CONTACT: Karen
Hudson, 503-222-2322; fax 503-222-0276; womanstime@aol.com