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CALL
FOR ABSTRACTS for 6th ANNUAL WORLD CONGRESS ON THE INSULIN RESISTANCE
SYNDROME – The Cardiovascular Connection @ Hilton
Universal City in Los Angeles, California on SEPTEMBER 25-27.
All abstracts will be published in Diabetes & Vascular Disease
Research. CONTACT: 818-342-1889; http://www.insulinresistance.us/login.php

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JULY
10-12: BHRT AND BEYOND @ Portland Marriott, Downtown Waterfront
in Portland, Oregon. Sponsored by ZRT Laboratory. CONTACT: Amy
Paoletti, 503-597-1845 or April Sorensen, 503-597-1895; http://www.zrtlab.com
JULY 17-19: 16th ANNUAL WORLD
CONGRESS ON ANTI-AGING MEDICINE & REGENERATIVE BIOMEDICAL
TECHNOLOGIES @ Gaylord National Resort & Convention
Center in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the American Academy of
Anti-Aging Medicine. CONTACT: 800-558-1267; http://www.worldhealth.net
JULY 18-20: CHOW MEDICAL
QIGONG TRAINING with Effie Poy Yew Chow in San Francisco,
California. Also, SEPTEMBER 12-14 in Anchorage, Alaska. CONTACT:
East West Academy of Healing Arts, 415-285-9400; fax 415-647-5745;
eastwestqi@aol.com; http://www.eastwestqi.com
JULY 18-20: CRAYHON RESEARCH
presents BOULDERFEST 2008 @ Omni Interlocken Resort in
Broomfield, Colorado. The latest findings in nutritional and natural
healing. CONTACT: phone 775-823-5333 (8-4 PT) or 877-272-9466;
fax 775-856-3313; http://www.CrayhonResearch.com
JULY 19: 2nd ANNUAL ENERGY
MEDICINE, WATER, AND INTUITION CONFERENCE 2008—AMERICA'S
EPIDEMIC OF ILLNESS: HEART DISEASE, DEPRESSION & ANXIETY
@ Spirit In The Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Arizona. Keynote
Speaker: Dr. Stephen Sinatra. This conference focuses on the use
of energy medicine as an adjunct to traditional healing methods.
Included are a panel discussion reviewing effective modalities
and devices; reports on initial trials using energy medicine to
treat depression, heart and other syndromes; an original documentary;
and more. Cost is $250, includes lunch and is tax deductible.
CONTACT: 800-749-5857; info@energymedicinefoundation.org;
http://energymedicinefoundation.org/events/conference
JULY 24-27: AMERICAN BIOLOGICS'
JUBILEE YEAR 20th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM – Integrative
Medicine – Visionaries & Mavericks of Medicine @ Heiligendamm,
Baltic Sea, Germany. This symposium will sell out early. CONTACT:
American Biologics, 800-227-4473 or 619-429-8200
JULY 25-27: ADVANCED ART
TECHNIQUES (ART III) with Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD
in Greater Seattle, Washington. In this course we teach the application
of ART in anti-aging medicine (biological hormonal and metabolic
balancing), dentistry and orthopedics. Dietrich Klinghardt MD,
PhD will also venture into the more mystical areas of healing
and teach how to successfully address deep seated psychological
and spiritual problems. Prerequisites: ART 1 & II. CME and
CEU accredited. CONTACT: BioPure Healing Products, LLC, 425-637-9339;
fax 425-637-9669; info@biopureus.com
JULY 25-27: AMERICAN NATUROPATHIC
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (largest naturopathic medical association
in North America) 27th ANNUAL CONVENTION @ Riviera Hotel
in Las Vegas, Nevada. Offers a wide range of topics and products
to interest the naturopathic physician and other natural health
care practitioners. Also, ANCB and ANMCB certification exams and
Quantum Medicine certification. CONTACT: ANMA, PO Box 96273, Las
Vegas, Nevada 89193; 702-897-7053.
JULY 26-27: NW HERB FEST
@ Wise Acres Herbal Educational Center in Pleasant Hill,
Oregon. Advanced classes available such as Phytohormones in Health;
Neurotransmitter Herbs; Insulin Resistance: Pathophysiology &
Therapeutics; Tongue Diagnosis & Pulse Diagnosis. Register
for only $145 if paid prior to May 1. CE available for some professions.
CONTACT: 541-736-0164; class@herbaltransitions.com;
http://www.herbaltransitions.com

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AUGUST 7-10: INTERNATIONAL
SOCIETY FOR FLUORIDE RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON FLUORIDE TOXICITY
– Fluoride: Bone & Brain Effects in Toronto, Canada.
CONTACT: Paul Connett, PhD, Exec. Dir., Fluoride Action Network
(paul@fluoridealert.org)
AUGUST 9-10: FUNCTIONAL BLOOD
CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS – Research-based Nutritional Planning
in Austin, Texas. Featuring Datis Kharrazian, DC. Sponsored by
Apex Energetics. 16 CEUs. CONTACT: 800-736-4381; http://www.apexseminars.com;
http://www.HormoneSeminars.com.
AUGUST 13-16: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
OF NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS 23rd ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPOSITION
in Phoenix, Arizona. CONTACT: Gene Summers, Syncopate Meetings
& Events, 404 Crain Highway SW, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061;
410-590-7900; http://www.naturopathic.org
AUGUST 14-16: MEN'S HEALTH
AND EXPLORING CARDIO METABOLIC RISKS @ JW Marriott Hotel
in San Francisco, California. Sponsored by ZRT Laboratory. CONTACT:
Amy Paoletti, 503-597-1845 or April Sorensen, 503-597-1895; http://www.zrtlab.com
AUGUST 16-27: INCA TRAIL/MACHU
PICCHU/AMAZON RAINFOREST WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR.
Also, SEPTEMBER 20-OCTOBER 1. 16 Category I CMEs available. CONTACT:
Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
AUGUST 28-30: 2nd INTERNATIONAL
KRIYA YOGA CONGRESS – "Our Awakening World"
@ Atlanta Marriott Century Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Meditation
seminar with Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa
Yogananda, and presentations on Qi Gong, Ayurveda, Kriya Yoga,
and the evolution of consciousness. Sponsored by Center for Spiritual
Awareness. CONTACT: 706-782-4723; fax 706-782-4560; csainc@csa-davis.org;
http://www.csa-davis.org
AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 5: 2nd
ANNUAL LIFE EXTENSION FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CRUISE of Alaska's
Inside Passage. Presentations highlighting integrative therapies
and anti-aging research as well as product previews. CONTACT:
800-791-4457; http://www.LEVacations.com

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SEPTEMBER
4-7: IAACN 17TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM – The
Role of Clinical Nutrition in Pre & Post Traumatic Care in
Baltimore, Maryland. CONTACT: 972-407-9089; www.iaacn.org
SEPTEMBER 5-6: IAOMT (International
Academy of Oral Medicine & Technology) ANNUAL MEETING
@ Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina.
CMEs for physicians and dentists. SEPTEMBER 4 pre-conference on
the fundamentals of biological dentistry. CONTACT: 863-420-6373;
http://www.iaomt.org
SEPTEMBER 5-7: LOOMIS INSTITUTE
SEMINAR 1 – The Hidden Causes of Chronic Complaints
and the Use of Food Enzymes in Clinical Practice in Chicago, Illinois.
This seminar is designed to teach you to use the knowledge you
already have, together with the Loomis system, to recognize the
hidden causes in your most difficult problem cases. CONTACT: Loomis
Institute of Enzyme Nutrition, 800-662-2630; http://www.loomisinstitute.com
SEPTEMBER 12-14: PREMIER
RESEARCH LABS presents QUANTUM REFLEX ANALYSIS™ in
Columbus, Ohio. Also, OCTOBER 3-5 in Phoenix, Arizona. CONTACT:
800-325-7734; fax 512-341-3931; info@prlabs.com
SEPTEMBER 13: METAGENICS
presents ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS ON THE ATTACK with Robert
A. Rakowski, DC, CCN, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. New protocols for natural,
safe, and rapid detoxification. New nutrigenomic strategies to
remove heavy metals, while simultaneously increasing cellular
antioxidants. In-depth knowledge of how toxins impact many aspects
of health. Also, SEPTEMBER 14 in Kansas City, Missouri; SEPTEMBER
27 in Boston, Massachusetts; SEPTEMBER 28 in Washington, DC; OCTOBER
11 in Houston, Texas; OCTOBER 12 in Cleveland, Ohio; OCTOBER 25
in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; OCTOBER 26 in Phoenix, Arizona; NOVEMBER
8 in Orlando, Florida; NOVEMBER 9 in Atlanta, Georgia; NOVEMBER
15 in Charlotte, North Carolina; NOVEMBER 16 in Portland, Oregon.
CONTACT: 800-692-9400; 800-268-6200 (Canada); http://www.metagenics.com/seminars/environmental_toxins.asp
SEPTEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 8:
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING COURSE ON ACUPUNCTURE FOR PHYSICIANS –
PHASE 2 (80 hours). A multimedia home educational program
with 8 days of face-to-face training (November 1-8 in San Francisco,
California). Covers general medicine, pain management, obstetrics
and gynecology, affective disorders, etc., emphasizing treatment
of individual medical disorders. Presented by University of California
Irvine, School of Medicine, Susan Samueli Center for Integrative
Medicine; Oakstone Medical Publishing; and Academy of Pain Research.
CONTACT: 415-731-1330 or 888-882-1330; apr@acupuncturecourse.org;
http://www.acupuncturecourse.org
SEPTEMBER 18-20: INTRODUCTION
AND CLINICAL APPROACH TO BHRT & EXPLORING CARDIO METABOLIC
RISKS @ The Jefferson in Richmond, Virginia. Sponsored
by ZRT Laboratory. CONTACT: Amy Paoletti, 503-597-1845 or April
Sorensen, 503-597-1895; http://www.zrtlab.com
SEPTEMBER 25-27: 6th ANNUAL
WORLD CONGRESS ON THE INSULIN RESISTANCE SYNDROME –
The Cardiovascular Connection @ Hilton Universal City in Los Angeles,
California. CONTACT: Seak, Inc., 818-342-1889; insulinresistance@pacbell.net;
http://www.insulinresistance.us
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3: 6th
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL RESTORATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE in
Stowe, Vermont. Using natural substances to re-calibrate the body's
innate control mechanisms; restoring endocrine and metabolic function;
foundations of medical herbalism, cardiology, and lifestyle counseling.
CONTACT: 800-420-5801; http://www.restorativemedicine.com

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OCTOBER
1-2: METAL TOXICITY AND ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH: REMEDIES AND
RATIONALE @ Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Continuing medical education for the experienced physician presented
by the International College of Integrative Medicine. CONTACT:
866-464-5226; http://www.icimed.com
OCTOBER 2-5: 5th ANNUAL NON-CLINICAL
CAREERS FOR PHYSICIANS CONFERENCE in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
CONTACT: 508-457-1111; fax 508-540-8304; http://www.seak.com
OCTOBER 3-5: INTERNATIONAL
COLLEGE OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONGRESS – Getting
Well with Food and Nutrition @ Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. Lead-in on hyperbaric oxygen (October 1-2) and Integrative
Office Staff Training Program (October 3-4). CONTACT: 866-464-5226;
http://www.icimed.com
OCTOBER 4-5: TCM APPROACH
TO VIRUSES AND VIRAL DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER: Focus
on HCV and HPV with Misha Cohen, OMD, L.Ac @ Bastyr University
in Kenmore, Washington. CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuinged
OCTOBER 5-10: FLYFISHING
CME ADVENTURE in Northern California. 16 Category I CMEs
available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
OCTOBER 5-19: AFRICAN WILDLIFE
SAFARI & KILIMANJARO ASCENT WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE
SEMINAR. Also, JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 3. 16 Category I CMEs
available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
OCTOBER 9-11: INTRODUCTION
TO MALE HORMONE BALANCE & ADVANCED FEMALE BHRT @ Orlando
World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida. Sponsored by
ZRT Laboratory. CONTACT: Amy Paoletti, 503-597-1845 or April Sorensen,
503-597-1895; http://www.zrtlab.com
OCTOBER 12-17: 8th ANNUAL
DESTINATION HEALTH: RENEWING MIND, BODY AND SOUL @ Kauai
Marriott Resort & Beach Club in Kauai, Hawaii. Sponsored by
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. CONTACT: 858-652-5400;
http://www.scrippsintegrativemedicine.org
OCTOBER 12-18: TUSCANY BICYCLE
TOUR WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. 16 Category
I CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238;
http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
OCTOBER 23-25: NUTRITION
FOR ENDOCRINE BALANCE & A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO BHRT
@ JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona.
Sponsored by ZRT Laboratory. CONTACT: Amy Paoletti, 503-597-1845
or April Sorensen, 503-597-1895; http://www.zrtlab.com
OCTOBER 24-26: 9th ANNUAL
FICTION WRITING FOR PHYSICIANS in Cape Cod, Masschusetts.
CONTACT: 508-457-1111; fax 508-540-8304; http://www.seak.com
OCTOBER 24-26: OZONE THERAPY
& UVB THERAPY COURSE with Frank Shallenberger, MD,
HMD in Reno, Nevada. Topics: A complete oxygen/ozone therapy course
from theory to practical application (i) Ozone Therapy –
biochemistry, immunology, physiology, autohemotherapy, intestinal
insufflation, and all protocols! (ii) Prolozone Therapy™
- ozone injections for back & neck pain, herniated discs,
degenerative joints, sciatica, rotator cuff, and more protocols!
(iii) Ultraviolet Therapy (UVB) – protocols! (iv) Energy
and Disease – a complete rationale for using ozone and oxygen.
Is lack of energy the result or the cause of aging? Your chance
to learn all of these protocols in one weekend; how they work,
why they work, and how to use them. Attendance is limited to 35
practitioners. CONTACT: 877-543-3398 or +1 250-654-0092 (from
overseas); http://www.ozonecourse.com
OCTOBER 25-26: THE LANGUAGE
OF THE FEET with Chris Stormer, "the Universal Foot
Lady," @ Minneapolis Airport Marriott in Bloomington, Minneapolis.
Author and reflexologist Chris Stormer discussed emotional and
spiritual aspects of health and healing. Limited space. CONTACT:
Andi Repko, 715-685-9657; andireiki@hotmail.com
OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 2: AMERICAN
ACADEMY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE 43rd ANNUAL MEETING –
Planet in Peril, Best Solutions for Tough Times @ Hyatt Regency
Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida. CONTACT: 316-684-5500; fax
316-684-5709; http://www.aaemonline.org

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NOVEMBER 1-2: AYURVEDIC AROMATHERAPY
with David Crow, L.Ac @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington.
CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuinged
NOVEMBER 2-9: BIOLOGICAL
MEDICINE TOUR TO GERMANY. Join
us for our 35th group tour including the world famous "Medicine
Week" in Baden-Baden. Other special features include private
OIRF English language seminars with renowned German lecturers
as well as pharmacy and clinic visits. CONTACT: Occidental Institute
at 800-663-8342; 250-490-3318; fax 250-490-3348; support@oirf.com;
http://www.oirf.com
NOVEMBER 7-8: INTRODUCTION
AND CLINICAL APPROACH TO BHRT @ Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Resort in Hawaii. Sponsored by ZRT Laboratory. CONTACT: Amy Paoletti,
503-597-1845 or April Sorensen, 503-597-1895; http://www.zrtlab.com
NOVEMBER 14-18: 3rd INTERNATIONAL
SOUND HEALING CONFERENCE @ La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa
Fe, New Mexico. CONTACT: 505-474-0998 or 505-474-7604; message@bizspirit.com;
http://bizspirit.com
NOVEMBER 15: DEMONS OF THE
BODY, DEMONS OF THE MIND: Ancient Chinese Parasitology
and the Treatment of "Gu Syndrome" in Modern Clinical
Practice with Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, L.Ac @ Bastyr University in
Kenmore, Washington. 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuinged
NOVEMBER 17-21: THE SCIENCE
AND CLINICAL APPLICATION OF INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC MEDICINE
@ Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, California. Sponsored by
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in collaboration with
American Board of Holistic Medicine. CONTACT: 858-652-5400; http://www.scrippsintegrativemedicine.org

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DECEMBER 8-12: APPLYING FUNCTIONAL
MEDICINE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE in San Antonio, Texas. Sponsored
by The Institute for Functional Medicine. CONTACT: 800-228-0622;
http://www.functionalmedicine.org/eduprog/symp_next.asp

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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. Presented by The
Annie Appleseed Project. CONTACT: http://www.annieappleseedproject.org
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. CONTACT: 858-652-5400;
med.edu@scrippshealth.org;
http://www.scripps.org/naturalsupplementsCME

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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

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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