Healing Quest: 2013 Catalogue · 1 Healing Quest focuses on integrative health and natural...

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Healing Quest focuses on integrative health and

natural approaches to total well-being. The goal of the

program is to provide authentic, authoritative

information on the new choices available to help all of

us achieve optimum wellness, and to do so in an

entertaining, positive way for mainstream television

viewers.

With featured experts Mark Blumenthal, Marianne Williamson, Marcus Laux, Deepak Chopra, and others!

Healing Quest is a creation of Lightbridge Media, LLC. For more information on the series, contact Roy Walkenhorst or Judy Brooks at (530) 672-5730 or at info@lightbr idgetv.com.

PROGRAM CATALOGUE Season Ten - #1001-1007 Season Nine - #901-907 Season Eight - #801-807 Season Seven - #701-707 Season Six - #601-607 Season Five - #501-507 Season Four - #401-407 Season Three - #301-307 Season Two - #201-207 Season One - #101-113

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Table of Contents Season Ten: Episodes 1001-‐1007 .................................................................................................... 3

Season Nine: Episodes 901-‐907 .................................................................................................... 10

Season Eight: Episodes 801-‐807 ................................................................................................... 17 Season Seven: Episodes 701-‐707 .................................................................................................. 24

Season Six: Episodes 601-‐607 ....................................................................................................... 31 Season Five: Episodes 501-‐507 ..................................................................................................... 38

Season Four: Episodes 401-‐407 .................................................................................................... 45

Season Three: Episodes 301–307 ................................................................................................. 52 Season Two: Episodes 201–207 .................................................................................................... 59

Season One: Episodes 101–113 ..................................................................................................... 66

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Season Ten: Episodes 1001-1007 Joining series creators Judy Brooks and Roy Walkenhorst as co-hosts in Season

Ten are Dr. Brenda Wade and Michele Bernhardt, both experts in their fields.

Episode 1001

Pediatric Alternatives We get to know a thriving pediatric

practice in California where an

emphasis on healthy nutrition along

with naturopathic principles and

homeopathy has largely eliminated prescriptions, especially

for antibiotics.

Food As Medicine Two nationally known nutritional

experts explore the modern

relevance of Hippocrates’ famous

quote: “Let your food be your

medicine and your medicine be your food.”

Healthy Barbecue Imagine meat that has the nutritional

value of fish. That’s what we found as

the main course at a very unusual

backyard barbecue.

Moment of Gratefulness Dr. Brenda Wade, an author, clinical

psychologist and a Healing Quest co-

host this season, explains how the

practice of gratefulness can bring

more peace and happiness into our life.

Healing Moment We visit the San Juan Islands in the

Pacific Northwest accompanied by

moving choral music in this excerpt

from the film “Shining Night” about

celebrated composer Morten Lauridsen.

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Episode 1002

Weston A. Price Foundation Profile We find out about a national

foundation that wants to take our diet

literally ‘back to the future’ by

challenging the prevailing ‘no fat, low fat’ mantra.

Meditation Guidance Michele Bernhardt, an author, gifted

intuitive and a Healing Quest co-host

this season, gives us a simple way to

connect with the transformative power

of meditation.

Bone Broth Making healing broth is virtually

universal around the world so we

consult two nutritional experts to learn

about how to do it and to find out why

it’s so good for us.

Water Filtration The quality and purity of our water is

becoming a topic of increasing

concern for many people so we

examine the major options available

for filtering the water we use for cooking and drinking.

Moment of Gratefulness Dr. Brenda Wade gives us her

perspective on the transformational

power of gratefulness.

Healing Moment This Wisdom of the World excerpt

features Deepak Chopra’s insights

into the importance of stillness in our

life.

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Episode 1003

Grass Fed Movement A revolution is quietly rolling across

pastures and kitchens all over the U.S.

Its aim is to foster a new attitude about

healthy fats in our diet and the value

of grass fed, pasture raised livestock.

Cookus Interruptus Grass Fed Pot Roast Author and nutrition educator Cynthia

Lair shows us how to cook a pot roast

that features grass fed beef and that

also puts “meat in its place” – with a

quirky assist from her kitchen “helper.”

Myth Buster Eight Glasses of Water A Day The belief that we should all drink

eight glasses of water a day is one of

the most enduring myths of modern

times. Dr. Howard Murad, an expert

on cellular hydration, tells us what the facts really are about

the water our bodies need.

Michele Bernhardt on Color Author and Healing Quest co-host

Michele Bernhardt helps us

understand why color can have such a

big impact on us.

Gratefulness Moment Dr. Brenda Wade explains how the

practice of gratefulness can help us

evolve and foster more peacefulness

in our lives.

Healing Moment This excerpt from the film “Shining

Night” takes us to the Pacific

Northwest and features the work of

noted choral composer Morten

Lauridsen.

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Episode 1004

Soy Alert We learn why some experts say the

soy that now pervades much of our

food supply is in fact a major

nutritional danger for not only infants

and children but also men and women at virtually any age.

Myth Buster Exercise Causes Dehydration Dr. Howard Murad discusses the

widely held belief that exercise

causes dehydration. In fact, he says,

the exact opposite is true.

Wild Caught Salmon Recipe Noted chef and author Rebecca Katz

shows us a simple yet gourmet recipe

to get the most out of nutritious wild-

caught salmon.

Michele Bernhardt on Astrology Healing Quest co-host Michele

Bernhardt, creator of

myinnerworld.com, helps us

understand why the planets can have such a big impact on

us.

Moment of Gratefulness Author and Healing Quest co-host Dr.

Brenda Wade explores the role of

gratefulness in dealing with grief.

Healing Moment David Fortney’s fabulous nature

footage is combined with the powerful

Gayatri Mantra chant.

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Episode 1005

Earthing Energy expert Clint Ober wants us all

to connect with the Earth as often as

possible and a growing body of

research is showing that doing so can

deliver significant health benefits.

Energy Healer Geoffrey Morell is a naturopathic

physician from New Zealand who for

the past 20 years has specialized in

magnetic, intuitive and spiritual

healing. He lives in the Washington, D.C., area now and he

believes that energy medicine deserves serious attention by

the conventional medical establishment.

Michele Bernhardt on Energy Healing Healing Quest co-host Michele

Bernhardt has worked with energy

healing all her life. In this segment

she shares her perspective on creating and maintaining flow

in the body.

Kevin Ross on Staying Grounded Staying balanced and real in these

hectic times isn’t always easy, so

spiritual life coach Kevin Ross has

some advice on how to do that.

Gratefulness Moment Healing Quest co-host Brenda Wade

explores the link between gratefulness

and prosperity by learning to be

grateful for something even before we

have it.

Healing Moment Cinematographer David Fortney’s

spectacular footage takes us across a

majestic mountain meadow

accompanied by the haunting music

of Gary Malkin and Dan Alvarez from

their “Graceful Passages” CD.

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Episode 1006

Raw Milk Controversy We probe the health claims and

heated passions that whole milk –

AKA raw milk that’s not been

pasteurized – is generating across

he country.

Healthy Bacon and Eggs Breakfast Bacon and eggs as health food?

Certified Natural Chef Carla

Delangre says that can be true and

she shows us how.

Kaayla Daniel on Low-Fat, No-Fat Diets Author and clinical nutritionist Kaayla

Daniel explains the downside and the

dangers of a low-fat, no-fat, low-

cholesterol diet.

Michele Bernhardt on Numerology Healing Quest co-host Michele

Bernhardt says the numbers in our life

are important for much more than

math. She says each number has a vibration that can help

us understand who we are, so Michele gives us a look at the

meaning of numerology.

Moment of Gratefulness Clinical psychologist and Healing

Quest co-host Brenda Wade shows us

how to use gratefulness as a ‘love

saver’ and ‘love builder.’

Healing Moment We join Dawn Ferguson and Alva

Kapiolei Manu Aamalani for a sunrise

chant on the cost of the Big Island.

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Episode 1007

Cod Liver Oil This natural source of vitamins A and

D fell out of favor after World War Two

but is now making a big comeback.

We find out why and explore the new

choices for adding cod liver oil to our daily diet.

Liver Reuben Sandwich Although liver is the most nutrient-

dense food on our planet it’s not

exactly everyone’s favorite dish. So

Certified Natural Chef Carla Delangre

shows us an easy way to incorporate this nutritional

powerhouse into a favorite sandwich.

Myth Buster Slowing Down Aging Dr. Howard Murad, an expert on

cellular health, explains why it’s not

only possible to slow down the aging

process it’s also possible to reverse some elements of aging

via a method he calls Youth Building.

Michele Bernhardt on Energy

One thing that keeps us young is

having a healthy supply of energy so

author and Healing Quest co-host

Michele Bernhardt shares her perspective on how to value

and feed this critical element of life.

Nourishing Our Spirit Along with taking care of our energetic

body we also need to take care of our

spirit. In this segment spiritual life

coach Kevin Kitrell Ross gives us

some guidance for how to nourish our spirit.

Moment of Gratefulness Psychologist and Healing Quest co-

host Dr. Brenda Wade explains how to

practice gratefulness and why doing

so can deliver such big benefits.

Healing Moment Cinematographer David Fortney gives

us an unforgettable view of the natural

beauty that surrounds us.

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Season Nine: Episodes 901-907

Episode 901 (Youth Building)

The Three Kinds of Aging Dr. Deepak Chopra explores

chronological, psychological and

biological aging and explains why the

right attitude can pay big dividends in

keeping us young.

The Water Secret Famed dermatologist Dr. Howard

Murad says the science of

intracellular water has revealed that

the ultimate key to youth building is

the ability of each cell membrane to hold water. So he

advises us all to “eat our water.”

The Anti-Aging Spud Organic nutrition expert Dr. Alan

Greene reports on research at Tufts

University showing that the right kind

of russet potato can help us stay

young and maintain optimum health.

Keeping Brains Young Dr. Gary Small, director of the UCLA

Center on Aging, advises us on what

to do to keep our memory sharp and

our brains in good shape, fully

functioning to the age of 120.

Herbal Insight Mike Blumenthal of the American

Botanical Council gives us details on

two herbs – ginko biloba and bacopa

– that can help our brains stay

healthy and that maybe even expand our consciousness.

Healing Moment Olivia Newton-John / David Fortney Images We head across a meadow and into

the forest with the unforgettable

images of David Fortney and Olivia’s inspiring Grace and

Gratitude music.

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Episode 902 (Nutrition)

Organic Overview Eliminating the chemicals from our

diet can have a huge impact on our

health and the health of the planet.

Organic nutrition expert Dr. Alan

Greene explains why.

Turkey Scramble Properly hydrating our cells should be

a critical goal of our diet so Dr.

Howard Murad, author of “The Water

Secret,” shows us how easy – and

tasty – that can be.

The Importance of Family Meals It’s not only what we eat but how we

eat that’s important. Nutritionist

Barbara Mayfield from Purdue

University reviews the research showing how beneficial it is

to take the time for family meals.

Natural Medicine Update Kicking The Sugar Habit Our Dr. Marcus Laux says it’s easier

than you think to kick the sugar habit.

The key, he says, is learning about

PCF.

Green Tea Benefits Judy travels to Massachusetts to

have a cup of tea with Dr. Mark

Hyman and learn about one of the

most powerful substances in the

plant world for keeping us healthy.

Herbal Insight Acai Mark Blumenthal of the American

Botanical Council gives us his insight

into the booming popularity of acai, a

drink from the Amazon that’s proving

to be packed with vitamins, amino

acids and antioxidants.

Healing Moment Olivia Newton-John / David Fortney David Fortney’s spectacular waterfall

footage an Olivia’s beautiful “Pearls

On A Chain.”

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Episode 903 (Toxic Load)

Toxins Overview Studies show the average person puts

126 chemicals on their body every day

in personal care products, in addition

to all the other chemicals that are part

of daily life. Drs. Alan Greene and Soram Khalsa provide

some perspective and advice.

Medical Food The effort to reduce our exposure to

chemicals is even having an impact

on pharmaceuticals. One result is

prescription drugs that are all natural

and that help the body at a cellular level.

Natural Medicine Update Sun Damage Repair Maintaining a healthy skin is more

challenging than ever but now n

extract from a rainforest plant is

proving to be powerful in helping inhibit skin damage and

reverse DNA destruction. Dr. Marcus Laux has the details.

Cookus Interruptus: Soba Noodles We introduce a new feature to our

series – a quirky segment hosted by

author and nutrition educator Cynthia

Lair. It’s all about preparing healthy organic foods despite

life’s kooky interruptions.

Healing Moment David Fortney / Deepak Chopra David Fortneys’ extraordinary nature

footage accompanied by Deepak

Chopra’s insights into meditation and

spirit.

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Episode 904 (Women’s Health)

New Help for Cancer ‘Thrivers’ A new support system for breast

cancer survivors has been developed.

We get details on it from Dr. Ernie

Bodai, a leading figure in the worldwide fight against breast

cancer.

Natural Medicine Update Breast Health Supplement Dr. Marcus Laux discusses a new

and all-natural dietary supplement

with nutrients that have been proven

to help support breast health.

Myth Buster Genetics Dr. Howard Murad gives us his view

of the widely-held belief that genetics

determine our looks. The reality, he

says, is very different.

Cookus Interruptus Kale Salad Nutrition educator Cynthia Lair whips

up a healthy organic salad amid some

unusual happenings in her kitchen.

Healing Moment David Fortney David Fortneys’ fabulous nature

footage is combined with the

powerful Gayatri Mantra chant.

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Episode 905 (Forgiveness)

Forgiveness Overview Williamson, Cosgrove, & Laux We’ve all heard the phrase “forgive

and forget.” That’s often easier said

than done so we get three expert

opinions on why actually doing so can have such a big

impact on our health.

Forgiveness Profile Aba Gayle We meet a woman who’s done

something few people could probably

do: she forgave the man who stabbed

her daughter to death.

Deepak Chopra Releasing Toxic Emotions Forgiveness frequently means

dealing with emotions that can be

very toxic so Dr. Chopra has some

practical suggestions about how to

release those damaging thoughts.

Cookus Interruptus Quinoa Cookbook author Cynthia Lair, who’s

always very forgiving, shows us how

to make a healthy quinoa salad

despite a “strain” on the relationship when a painting project

shows up in the kitchen.

Healing Moment Gary Malkin & Dan Alvarez / David Fortney David Fortneys’ winter landscape

footage accompanied by the music of

Gary Malkin and Dan Alvarez from “Graceful Passages.”

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Episode 906 (Emotional Fitness)

Overview Marcus Laux & Joan Borysenko Two natural health experts give us

their views on emotional fitness

and the importance of being gentle

with ourselves.

Myth Buster Dealing With Stress One myth of modern times, according

to Dr. Howard Murad, is that it’s not

possible to avoid the stresses of daily

life. Dr. Murad has a very different view of that, in this Myth

Buster segment.

Heart Math’s emWave It may now be possible to hold in the

palm of our hand a way to stay

emotionally balanced. The device is

called an emWave and it’s designed

to keep our emotions and our mind, body and spirit in

alignment.

Deepak Chopra The Importance of Flexibility Another important part of emotional

fitness is maintaining flexibility, both

physically and psychologically. Dr.

Deepak Chopra has some advice for accomplishing that.

Cookus Interruptus Rosemary Red Soup Cynthia Lair, host of this quirky online

feature, shows us how to make

Rosemary Red Soup, which includes

an ingredient thought to magnify the healing properties of all

the food in the recipe.

Healing Moment Gary Malkin We dive into an underwater universe,

accompanied by relaxing music from

Gary Malkin’s “Graceful Passages.”

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Episode 907 (Energy Medicine)

Healing Touch This therapy involves a very light

touch but it can have a very big impact

on a patient’s energy system. It’s

been taught to over 100,000 people

worldwide and is now part of patient care at hospitals across

the U.S.

Acupuncture for Pain, Addiction, Fertility Tiny Needles are fin ding their way

into mainstream health care and we

chart their progress in Los Angeles,

Baltimore and San Francisco.

Colorpuncture Developed in Germany, this energy

medicine uses crystal wands instead

of needles to tap into

neurotransmitters that regulate

energy in our bodies. For one Iraq vet it was a treatment

that changed his life.

Selfic Healing From Italy comes a form of energy

medicine that puts the healer in touch

with what’s happening inside the

energetic and physical parts of the

person being treated.

Cookus Interruptus Apple Pie Cynthia Lair, nutrition educator from

Bastyr University, shows us how to

make delicious apple pie and at the

same time manage some unexpected happenings in her

kitchen.

Healing Moment Fall Leaves

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Season Eight: Episodes 801-807 Episode 801

Canine Therapy

Equine/Dolphin Therapy Dogs are by no means the only

special beings who are helping

humans heal. Roy explores the

therapeutic work being done by

horses and dolphins.

Herbal Insight: Does Echinacea Work? This plant has been in use for

centuries but in recent years it’s

generated controversy about its

healing efficacy. Our herbal expert Mark Blumenthal helps

us sort through the confusion.

Natural Medicine Update: The Placebo Effect Sometimes in clinical trials the sugar

pills -- i.e. placebos – work better than

the pharmaceutical drug being tested.

Dr. Marcus Laux explains how that happens and what it

means to all of us.

Marianne Williamson: Power of Faith Judy gets some down-to-earth

guidance from this noted author and

spiritual teacher about how to tap into

the power of positive expectations.

Healing Moment Olivia Newton-John We head across a meadow and into

the forest with the unforgettable

images of David Fortney and Olivia’s

inspiring Grace and Gratitude music.

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Episode 802

Drumming For Healing The beat of a drum is one of the

most basic sounds of life. Judy

explores the phenomenon of

drumming circles that are springing

up across the USA as part of holistic wellness practices.

Food Intolerance For many people food and is a

worrisome part of daily life because it

can trigger uncomfortable and

sometimes serious symptoms. Now

scientists say they’ve found a natural way to help deal with

this.

Feng Shui For Healing: Living Room Most people think about Feng Shui as

focusing on right placement for

furniture and other objects in the

home or office. But we explore another kind of Feng Shui

designed to create a healthy home and work environment.

Herbal Insight: Turmeric This yellow root could soon be in the

headlines for its medicinal powers.

Our herbal expert Mark Blumenthal

explains why.

Healing Wisdom: Marianne Williamson on Better Relations We get practical advice from this

noted author and spiritual teacher on

how to have more positive connections with the people in

our life.

Healing Moment From the Wisdom of the World project

and featuring Bob Proctor, star of

“The Secret,” and his insights on

improving our self-esteem.

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Episode 803

Reiki For Animals Featuring Kathleen Prasad Kathleen Prasad wants to transform

the way we care for the animals in our

life. She’s written three books and

founded a national organization devoted to bringing the

spiritual energy called Reiki to the lives of our pets and to

other animals large and small.

Feng Shui For Health: Bedroom We spend a third of our lives in this

room so it’s important that we get the

most out of that time. Author and

Feng Shui expert Nancy SantoPietro has some suggestions

for making sure we do just that.

Natural Medicine Update: Brain Health Keeping our brain healthy is critical to

our overall well-being and now

lessons learned from jellyfish could

help us achieve this optimum health. Dr. Marcus Laux

explains how.

Herbal Insight: Aloe Vera Our herbal expert Mark Blumenthal

has an issue! He’s concerned about

a medicinal plant – aloe vera -- that

he says isn’t getting the respect it

deserves.

Healing Wisdom: Taking Responsibility Featuring Marianne Williamson Emotional fitness sometimes means

making sure we don’t confuse compassion with coddling,

according to this noted author and spiritual teacher.

Healing Moment Olivia Newton-John We glide across the serene waters of

rivers, lakes and streams with David

Fortney’s extraordinary nature

footage accompanied by music from

Olivia’s Grace and Gratitude CD.

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Episode 804

Mindfulness Meditation Good news about brain health: A

technique designed to help deal with

the stress of modern life is literally

turning our thinking about the brain on

its head. We’ll see how to incorporate this new science into

our daily life.

Natural Medicine Update: Plant Calcium Most of us don’t realize that the

calcium supplements we take for

strong bones actually come from

rocks. Now a calcium source from plants is becoming

available. Dr. Marcus Laux has the details.

Feng Shui For Healing: Frontdoor & Kitchen Having a healthy household requires

having a welcoming front door and a

kitchen that maximizes its energy

according to our feng shui expert Nancy SantoPietro. So

she has some practical advice for both areas.

Herbal Insight: Rosehips A new use is developing for an old

herbal friend and it’s very positive

news for anyone dealing with arthritis.

Mark Blumenthal, our herbal expert,

updates us on the research

Marianne Williamson: Choice This noted author and spiritual

teacher explains why choosing to be

generous is a very wise thing to do.

Healing Moment: Wisdom of the World & Deepak Chopra David Forneys’ fabulous nature

footage is combined with Deepak

Chopra’s thoughts on the value of stillness in this excerpt

from the Wisdom of the World project.

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Episode 805

French Vietnamese Hospital We broaden the definition of the term

“integrative medicine” by looking at a

new option that integrates world-class

surgery with an exciting trip to an exotic location.

Organic Food Controversy A widely-disseminated report from a

London organization questions the

nutritional value of organic food. We

examine their data and get a

response from organic agriculture experts.

Herbal Insight: Echinacea Dealing with colds and flu is a

continuing challenge so Mark

Blumenthal, our herbal expert, has

some advice on tapping into a

botanical treasure that can help keep us healthy.

Natural Medicine Update: Male Sexual Health Dr. Marcus Laux discusses a recent

study showing that the vast majority

of men ignore a very serious health

issue. He explains why paying attention to that issue can

literally be a lifesaver.

Marianne Williamson on Forgiving Yourself Making forgiveness truly meaningful

is not as easy as it looks so Marianne

has some spiritual suggestions on

how to accomplish that.

Healing Moment This excerpt from the Wisdom of the

World project features Michael

Stillwater’s inspiring words and music

and David Fortney’s award-winning

nature footage.

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Episode 806

Crila for Uterine/Prostate Health Herbal medicine is blooming and

booming all over the world. In this

report we’re off to Southeast Asia to

find out about a botanical treasure that’s helping both men

and women stay healthy.

Soul Retrieval Life can take its toll in many ways

including the loss of parts of our

energy over the years. So we

experience a technique that taps into

shamanic wisdom to restore our emotional and spiritual

wholeness and our true sense of self.

Natural Medicine Update: Cholesterol and Statins The heavy focus in recent years on

statin drugs to lower cholesterol and

prevent heart attacks may be

completely misplaced, according Dr.Marcus Laux, our

natural medicine expert.

Herbal Insight: Acai This fruit of a palm tree has

generated lots of attention, lots of

sales and lots of hype, some of it not

supported by any science. Our

herbal expert Mark Blumenthal helps us decipher fact from

fiction.

Marianne Williamson on Love Held in Trust Second chances are the topic of

Marianne’s thought for us today and

she says the good news is that those

chances will probably come to us if we’re truly ready.

Healing Moment Author and spiritual teacher Ram

Dass, in an excerpt from the Wisdom

of the World project, shares his

thoughts on how to be truly present.

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Episode 807

Neurological Chiropractic This innovative technique is helping

deal with challenges like dyslexia and

ADD. It’s a technique that precisely

adjusts areas of the nervous system

without using pharmaceutical drugs.

Happiness Expert We visit the founder of the American

Happiness Association and learn how

to generate sustainable happiness.

We also discover why happiness is a

powerful force for optimum health and fostering peace on

earth.

Natural Medicine Update Sugar Addiction Our Dr. Marcus Laux says it’s easier

than you think to kick the sugar habit.

The key, he says, is learning about

PCF.

Herbal Insight: Hibiscus Mark Blumenthal, our herbal expert,

has the latest on this lovely red plant

that’s proving to be effective in

lowering blood pressure and high

cholesterol and in dealing with hot summer temperatures.

Healing Wisdom Dr. Deepak Chopra on Happiness Deepak reports on the three things

that researchers have found that have

the most influence on joy and happiness in our life.

Healing Moment Olivia Newton-John / David Fortney Images Olivia’s “Heal Me” song carries us

along with David Fortney’s

spectacular nature footage.

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Season Seven: Episodes 701-707 Episode 701

Healing Power of Forgiveness Featuring Marianne Williamson The most prestigious academic

institutions in the United States have now statistically verified

that people who attend support groups, who practice

forgiveness, who have more love in their lives, who pray and

meditate on a regular basis are physically healthier.

Acclaimed spiritual teacher and author Marianne Williamson

has a lot to say about how forgiveness, or the lack of it,

affects our health.

Colorpuncture for PTSD Healing the Wounds of War Its practitioners say Colorpuncture

can tap into the part of the brain that

regulates our energy system to help

us stay balanced and healthy. Dennis Telfer was a port

security chief for the U.S. Coast Guard. While Dennis was in

Iraq he sustained some contusions to his neck, and now

receives Colorpuncture treatments for his pain and other

symptoms related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

(PTSD). He says he's by no means the only returning

soldier who could use this help.

Natural Medicine Update Chocolate for Brain Health A recent study shows that a cocoa-

derived extract can actually improve

brain performance. Dr. Marcus Laux

is a distinguished naturopathic physician and author. He

says researchers have found that certain compounds in

chocolate cause the brain to release endorphins; chemicals

that make us feel good. It turns out the right kind of dark

chocolate can do a lot more than satisfy a sweet tooth!

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra Our Shadow Side Every human being has a shadow; if

you don't have a shadow it means

you're not standing in the light. Dr. Deepak Chopra reminds

us that the shadow is the part of ourselves that we might be

embarrassed by, that we might be ashamed of, that we don't

want other people to find out about -- but that we should

embrace our shadow, forgive our shadow and, most

importantly, share our shadow with somebody we trust.

Herbal Insight Chamomile There are two reasons why people

drink chamomile tea aside from its

flavor. Mark Blumenthal, founder

and executive director of the

American Botanical Council, says people also drink

chamomile tea to soothe their stomachs, and it has been

shown to be a very mild, safe, effective sleep aid. Modern

clinical research suggests also shows chamomile extracts

can help treat certain skin wounds and other kinds of skin

problems, making it an herb that everybody would want to

have in their kitchen.

Healing Moment Nature Meditation Marianne Williamson on Fulfilling Our True Potential Relax and enjoy this great footage

shot and edited by cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg of

Blacklight Films combined with the inspiring words of

Marianne Williamson. The purpose of the Wisdom of the

World Project is to use media to heal, empower, and connect

us to the best part of ourselves.

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Episode 702

The Future of Natural Medicine New Breakthroughs with Phytopharmaceuticals Phytopharmaceuticals are

medicines made from plants. This means they don’t contain

the concentrated synthetic chemicals that comprise most of

the drugs we take today. Doctors Narindar Duggal and

Marcus Laux agree that while synthetic pharmaceuticals

have great value in emergency or short-term situations, both

those results come with a price tag that includes dangerous

side effects. They say plant-based pharmaceuticals are a

far better way to support long-term well-being.

Echinacea for Colds Herbal Remedies as a Quick Defense Echinacea is a plant that has grown

naturally in the United States for

centuries. Native Americans used it

as one of their primary means of medicine. Modern science

recently took a close look at Echinacea with a five-year study

funded by the National Center for Complementary and

Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) that focused on Echinacea’s

ability to provide quick relief at the onset of sinus and

respiratory problems.

Herbal Insight Slippery Elm Slippery Elm is an herb harvested

from the inner bark of a certain type

of elm tree. It is one of the few

herbs sold in North America today

that is still approved by the U.S. Food and Drug

Administration for medicinal benefit, including temporary

relief from minor pain and irritation of the mouth and throat.

It is found today in many over-the-counter products including

lozenges and teas, which if taken for just a couple of days

could mitigate the inflammatory expressions associated with

colds and flu.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra The Miracle of Butterflies Nature provides us with healing

substances in abundance, if we

know how to use them. Nature also provides us with

information, if we’re paying attention. Dr. Deepak Chopra

tells us what we can learn about how a caterpillar transforms

into a butterfly, and how this process represents a “quantum

leap of creativity in nature” that we can also achieve

ourselves, personally and socially, through the power of

intention.

Healing Moment Nature Meditation Olivia Newton-John / David Fortney Images The music for this week’s Healing

Moment comes from Olivia Newton-

John's Grace and Gratitude CD. This inspiring work is

based on her belief that music has the power to heal by

calming our minds, lifting our spirits and connecting to our

hearts. Olivia’s music is accompanied by nature images

from award-winning cinematographer David Fortney, whose

work has been recognized internationally for its beauty and

realism.

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Episode 703

Greening Your Closet New Trends in Eco-Fashion Six designers were in the spotlight at

a fashion show in Anaheim. They all

wanted their clothes to pop, but they

also all had three things in common: concern for the health

of the planet, the health of consumers, and the health of the

people who make their clothes. The result is something

called eco-fashion that gives "green" a whole new look.

Greening Your Household Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products When most of us think about air

pollution, we tend to conjure up

images of billowing smoke stacks and toxic auto exhaust.

But it turns out our indoor air may be much more polluted

than what's outside. So many of us these days are paying

attention to "greening" our homes from the inside out.

Greening Your Roof The Power of Solar See what it takes to make the wheel

on your utility meter spin backwards!

Even when the Hanks family is home,

Eric says their rooftop panels cut their energy bill from

almost $200 a month to about $35 dollars a month.

Installing the system cost about $12,000 once state and

federal tax credits were factored in. Eric estimates that

they'll recover that investment in about four years even

though they live in a place where the skies are often

overcast.

Natural Medicine Update Green Drinks Dr. Marcus Laux has a prescription

for making sure those healthy drinks

really are all they claim to be. For

years, health enthusiasts have been getting essential

ingredients from green drinks, with algae's like spirulina and

chlorella, or cereal grasses like wheat and barley. But Dr.

Laux says we need to be careful because many of those

green drinks have ingredients that aren't so good for us.

Herbal Insight Peppermint There's a reason why restaurants

have those after-dinner mints; they're

really good for your tummy! For

thousands of years people have used peppermint as a mild

sedative for their stomach. Our herbal expert, Mark

Blumenthal, shares his insights into the history and healing

properties of this wonderful plant.









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Episode 704

The Power of Women Featuring Isha, Elizabeth Lindsey and Marianne Williamson Three acclaimed spiritual teachers

discuss the need for women to step into their power to help

preserve and heal the world we all share. They say that the

energies of our planet are changing, and the masculine and

feminine energies are starting to balance. Men are starting

to embrace more of their femininity and women are

becoming much more powerful and assertive, while realizing

that the old forms of masculine aggression do not work.

Natural Cold Medicines Sinus Support for Children Over-the-counter cold medicines for

children have been in the headlines

in the last few years and the news

has not been very good. At issue is the safety of those

products. Steroidal stimulants found in many of these

products have even resulted in some fatal reactions. The

good news is that now it’s possible to find herbal products

that are safe and deliver consistent results, and some have

even been tested in double-blind clinical trials.

Herbal Insight Ginger Ginger is a common spice going

back thousands of years. Ginger is

a candy, a medicine and a dietary

supplement. One of the primary benefits of ginger is its

digestive property. It is also has been used to help prevent

motion sickness, and numerous clinical trials have also

shown using ginger can allay post-operative nausea and

even prevent morning sickness in women.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra New Approaches to Staying Young While getting old is nobody’s favorite

topic, Dr. Deepak Chopra says the way we think about aging

can actually affect our biological age. He says we should

learn to appreciate what is being gained by the wisdom of

experience. He also says that biological markers of aging

like blood pressure, bone density, body temperature

regulation, immune functions, skin thickness, wrinkles, fat

content, cardiovascular function, and many other markers of

aging are actually quite flexible.









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Episode 705

Medicine for the Mind Healing Media with Gary Malkin Gary Malkin is an award-winning

composer with a vision to use music

and images to help transform our world. Through his

Wisdom of the World Project, his goal is to create media that

is contemplative and integrative, and reminds us who we are

and what matters most. He calls the results of this a “state

of coherence” – a place where our heart and spirit and mind

are equal jewels in the crown of human experience.

Integrative Medicine with Soram Khalsa, MD For Dr. Soram Khalsa, a board

certified internist, acupuncturist,

homeopathist, nutritionist and

master yoga practitioner, integrative medicine is the idea of

integrating the best of conventional medicine with all other

modalities of therapy we’ve come to call complimentary and

alternative medicine. He believes tour consciousness as a

nation needs to change so self-care becomes an integral

part of how to stay well and promote well-being.

Natural Medicine Update Skin Repair A thorn-bearing vine from the

Amazon rainforest called Cat’s Claw

is an effective anti-microbial with

immune-enhancing properties for helping heal many

discomforts from infections to infestations. Cat’s Claw also

shows major promise in improving DNA repair caused by

oxidative stress and in reversing UVB sunburn damage.

Camu Camu This Week’s Nutrition Segment The fruit of the Camu Camu tree that

grows in the Amazon flood plane is

the highest naturally occurring source of Vitamin C in the

world. Camu Camu also has calcium, phosphorus and

potassium, and provides nutrition that facilitates the uptake

of important neurotransmitters including serotonin – which is

why Camu Camu is called the “feel good fruit” of the

Amazon!

Herbal Insight Marshmallow One of the main uses for

marshmallow in herbal medicine is

to help soothe scratchy, itchy sore

throats. Marshmallow root, and to some extent

marshmallow leaf, also can be used for gastrointestinal

inflammations, stomach upsets and other GI tract conditions.

Combined with other herbs that contain mucilage

marshmallow helps people who rely on their voices – radio

announcers, TV personalities, singers, or anyone who needs

to make sure their voice is working optimally.

Healing Moment Nature Mediation Homage to Earth Relax and enjoy this great footage

shot and edited by cinematographer

Louie Schwartzberg of Blacklight Films. The purpose of the

Wisdom of the World Project is to use media to heal,

empower, and connect us to the best part of ourselves. This

new inspirational media has the capacity to help you find

your true purpose, strengthen your ability to

compassionately connect with others, and inspire you to find

greater success in all areas of your life.

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Episode 706

Emotional Freedom Featuring Judith Orloff, MD Emotional vampires are people who

suck your energy dry. Everybody

has experienced this, where you’re

around somebody and suddenly feel like taking a nap.

Judith Orloff is a psychiatrist and nationally known author

whose newest book Emotional Freedom draws on her years

of experience helping people escape the clutches of an

emotional vampire, as well as release negative patterns to

achieve emotional freedom.

Natural Medicine Update Bone Health Osteoporosis is a major problem

looming over our society. It’s no

longer just an “old woman’s” issue

and is increasingly affecting young men and women in their

20’s and even late teens. Dr. Marcus Laux tells us how a

specific protein transforms stem cells into bone and

cartilage-building powerhouses. Assisting with this Osteo-

Induction process are new natural supplements that, when

combined with weight bearing exercise, are helping reduce

the onset of osteoporosis and joint problems.

Vibrational Healing With Turbosonic We’re made of energy and the

practitioners who use the Turbosonic

vibrating platform say this device

stimulates our cells in a way that promotes better health. It

uses sound and vibration to tone muscles and increase

microcirculation, and they say the vertical vibration works all

the muscles and cells in the body. It can help with inner core

stability and has even been shown to help with weight loss!

Herbal Insight Senna The safety of senna has been well

established through many years of

historical use, with millions of people

around the world using laxative preparations made with

senna extracts. Senna can come in solid dosage forms like

pills or tablets that contain the extract of the senna leaf or

fruit, or they can come in the form of teas which often

contain other herbs that have a beneficial effect on the

digestive system.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra Our Connection To Earth One mistake of modern science,

according to Dr. Deepak Chopra, is

dualistic thinking that differentiates

between a biological organism and its environment. Instead,

he says we and the planet are one total being -- the trees

are our lungs, the rivers and waters are our circulation, the

earth is our body. So the more we pollute and destroy the

environment the bigger the impact will be on both our

personal and extended body.









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Episode 707

Vitamin D With Soram Khalsa, MD Vitamin D has been the subject of

numerous reports linking its

deficiency to many health issues,

and is being touted as a way to possibly prevent many

chronic diseases. Dr. Soram Khalsa is an integrative

physician who's emerging as a leading expert on this hot

topic. He's recently delved deeply into the subject of Vitamin

D and published a book on its health benefits.

Male Sexual Health With Marcus Laux ND and Judith Orloff, MD If you're wondering whether we can

have good, healthy, strong sexual

relationships as we age, the answer

is absolutely yes! Dr. Marcus Laux is a naturopathic

physician, best-selling author and clinical professor who's

devoted years to exploring natural ways of achieving

optimum health. Dr. Judith Orloff is a psychiatrist, university

professor and best-selling author. They both agree that

male sexual health depends on a lot more than blood flow to

a certain part of the body.

Online Healing With Michele Bernhardt The Internet has opened up whole

new worlds for many of us but the

Web has not exactly been noted for

its spirituality. Michele Bernhardt is a gifted intuitive, teacher

and author who’s launched a website called Inner World,

best described as a "spiritual gym" where we can get rid of

the things that trouble us and get the guidance we need to

live a synchronistic life that helps us connect with our heart

and our soul.

Herbal Insight Licorice Licorice is one of the most versatile

herbs in the world, and probably one

of the top five or ten most commonly

used herbs in all of Chinese Traditional Medicine. From a

medicinal standpoint licorice has several well-established

and well-documented properties. One of these is its

medicinal, demulcent effect that soothes irritated mucus

membranes, which is why licorice is a favorite ingredient in

cough/throat syrups for over a hundred years.

Natural Medicine Update Cordia

If you've ever sprained an ankle,

developed tennis elbow or spend a

weekend remodeling, you know that

nagging soft tissue pain can take forever to heal. What's

more, the conventional medicine community often prescribes

synthetic medicines for relief, but with side effects you'd

probably just as soon avoid. But an all-natural alternative

has arrived based on centuries-old wisdom from Brazil.

Healing Moment Nature Meditation Wisdom of the World Project - Homage to Earth Relax and enjoy this great footage


Louie Schwartzberg of Blacklight

Films. The purpose of the Wisdom of the World Project is to

use media to heal, empower, and connect us to the best part

of ourselves. This new inspirational media has the capacity

to help you find your true purpose, strengthen your ability to



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Season Six: Episodes 601-607 Episode 601

What’s It Mean to Be Organic? From Congress to Your Dinner Table We hear a lot these days about the

benefits of being organic, but what does that really mean?

And how does organic compare with products that call

themselves “natural”? We interview Chris Kilham, a faculty

member at the University of Massachusetts, renowned

ethnobotanist and author of 14 books. He knows a lot about

the category of certified organics because he helped create

it when he lobbied Congress to pass the Organic Foods

Production Act of 1991.

Stress Busters Watsu and Labyrinth Stress is probably the most common

enemy to our overall health. This

segment explores two very different

ways of dealing with stress: (1) Watsu, a deep form of

relaxation therapy in warm water, and (2) Labyrinth work, a

winding path that leads into series of switchbacks and

curves all the way to the center, and then back out again.

Nutrition Segment Peanut Butter Muffins These organic treats can be great for

your health, great for your waistline

and great for your pocketbook as

well! Join award-winning author and chef Marlene Gray as

she whips up some power-packed peanut butter muffins.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra On Having More Joy Many people think that if we had the

right relationship, enough money or

good health that they’d be joyful or happy. Dr. Deepak

Chopra tells us that it’s actually the other way around, and

that there are three things that are actually shown to

influence our state of joy or unhappiness. They may not be

what you think – although what we think has a lot to do with

it!

Healing Moment Nature Meditation Wisdom of the World Project Relax and enjoy this great footage









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Episode 602

Healthy Digestion with Probiotics Della’s Story It turns out that having a “gut feeling”

is not only a good guide for our

intuition, it’s also an increasingly important factor in our

overall health. Della Porter didn’t want to quit her job and

take a disability retirement. But 15 years of battling arthritis

and fibromyalgia plus thyroid, sleep and blood pressure

problems had taken a heavy tool. Then a naturopathic

physician approached Della’s difficulties from a different

perspective – focusing on the digestive system.

Nutritional Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer Cheryl’s Story – Update Cheryl Greene and her husband, Dr.

Alan Greene, an author and

pediatrician at Stanford University, just launched a new

business venture together, and felt like life was going well

and that they couldn’t imagine being any happier. That’s

when Cheryl found a lump in her breast. She and her

husband looked at her family of origin and found no family

history with cancer. Then they learned about the potential

impact of Cheryl growing up on a conventional grape and

raisin farm, where they used high levels of toxic pesticides

that had clear links to breast cancer.

Trace Minerals from the Sea Countering the Affects of Depleted Farmland The depleted condition of much of

our farmland is a growing concern for many scientists. Lots

of foods we eat today just don’t have the nutrients they used

to. That’s especially true for one important ingredient: trace

minerals. Nutritional expert Mary Mulry tells us how trace

minerals are actual building blocks of our nutrition and are

essential to our health, and that sea vegetation provides an

abundant source of trace minerals that actually mimic what

is in the human blood stream.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra On Cells in Alignment The intricate life of our cells is truly

amazing. In fact, Dr. Deepak Chopra

says our cells have a lot to teach us about living a spiritual

life. He says every cell in our body is aware of what’s

happening in the rest of the body. Every cell has

acceptance. Every cell communes with every other cell and

has a memory of wholeness. Turns out this is what living a

spiritual life is all about.









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Episode 603

How to Get Youngsters to Eat Organic Raising Kids with Nutritional Values You might call Jesse Cool an organic

crusader. She’s been a pioneer in

the world of organic cooking for 30 years. A prolific author

and owner of three San Francisco-area restaurants featuring

organic food, Jesse’s raised a family of her own and has no

illusions about the challenge of promoting a healthy diet in a

world of processed foods. Helping kids really connect with

healthy ingredients is something Jesse says is well worth the

effort.

Digestive Health for Children The Probiotic Lifestyle Probiotics in recent years have

attracted growing interest for their

health benefits for both the digestive and immune systems in

adults and children. Dr. Asma Sadiq, Director of Child

Development at New York’s Beth Israel Hospital and an

integrative physician, and Dr. Robert Lee, Medical Director

of the Continuum Center for Health and Healing in New

York, say many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases are

greatly affected by gut flora, and probiotics are now much

more of the conversation, especially for children.

Vitamins for Kids Different Advice for Different Ages The American Medical Association

currently recommends that every

adult in the U.S. takes a multi vitamin every day to help keep

them healthy. The issue of vitamins for youngsters,

however, has been much less clear-cut. Dr. Alan Greene,

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Stanford University

School of Medicine, and author of several child-rearing

books and a popular website for parents, says vitamin

supplements become increasingly important with the

discontinuation of breast milk, especially Vitamin D, DHA /

Omega-3 and calcium.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra On Healthy Aging While getting old is nobody’s favorite

topic, Dr. Deepak Chopra says the

way we think about aging can actually affect our biological

age. He says we should learn to appreciate what is being

gained by the wisdom of experience. He also says that

biological markers of aging like blood pressure, bone

density, body temperature regulation, immune functions, skin

thickness, wrinkles, fat content, cardiovascular function, and

many other markers of aging are actually quite flexible.

Healing Moment Nature Meditation Wisdom of the World Project Relax and enjoy this great footage









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Episode 604

Staying Positive with Joan Borysenko Emotional Fitness for a Joyful Life Research shows that people with a

positive outlook on life live up to 10 years longer than people

whose primary outlook is negative. But staying positive

through life’s ups and downs is a lot easier said than done,

especially in difficult economic times. Psychologist and

healing Joan Borysenko is a prolific author and a leader in

the field of mind-body medicine, and Director of mind-body

clinical programs at two Harvard Medical School teaching

hospitals. She gives us the three skills of Challenge, Control

and Commitment as learnable competencies of stress

hardiness.

Echinacea for Immune Health What the Latest Research Says About its Efficacy There is conflicting information about

Echinacea in the media and amongst

the scientific community. According to a recent study by the

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

(NCCAM), Echinacea is found to have two very different

health benefits. The roots of Echinacea, when harvested in

the fall, yield alkylamides that can quickly reduce the

duration and severity of colds and respiratory problems. The

flowering tops, when harvested in the spring, release

polysaccarides that stimulate and boost the immune system

on an ongoing basis.

Health Benefits of Organic Food Understanding the Scientific Evidence Dr. Alan Greene is a pediatrician, a

nationally-known author and an

expert on the growing body of scientific evidence about the

true value of organic foods. He says the health benefits of

organic is actually a pretty big issue, and it falls into two

categories: getting less of the bad stuff, and getting more of

the good stuff. Organic foods are grown without the use of

toxic synthetic pesticides, genetically modified seeds,

without cloning, without antibiotics, and without chemical

fertilizers. On the plus side, organic foods are shown to

have 25% more nutrients than conventional.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra On Releasing Negative Energy Toxic feelings like anger and

resentment are more than just

unpleasant; they can actually be

dangerous to our health. Dr. Deepak Chopra says toxic

emotions at the molecular level are as damaging as any

other toxin. In order to deal with these emotions, he says we

must take responsibility for our own emotions, witness the

emotion in our body, label it, and express it in non-toxic ways

such as journaling or therapy. The all-important final step is

to then release the toxic emotion let it go, ayour emotional

victory with someone you love who understands you.

Healing Moment Nature Meditation Olivia Newton-John The music for this week’s Healing

Moment comes from Olivia

Newton-John's Grace and

Gratitude CD. This inspiring work

is based on her belief that music has the power to heal by





realism.

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Episode 605

Overcoming Our Fears Transforming Ourselves Through Love Dealing with fear is one the biggest

challenges almost all of us face.

Isha is an author and spiritual healer who says the human

experience comes down to choice. We can choose fear, to

feel like victims, or we can choose to be masterful creators

and choose love. Isha tells us about a system of powerful

statements called “facets” she developed to help herself and

others move from fear and doubt to love and confidence.

Tomatoes Instead of Statins A Natural Way to Reduce the Danger of Heart Disease When it comes to medications, two

out of the top three sellers in the

United States today are stain drugs. And that should be no

surprise because heart disease is a top killer in our country.

The statin drugs help prevent heart disease and help

normalize our cholesterol. But Dr. Alan Greene, a

distinguished physician, nationally known author and organic

nutrition expert, says that the nutrient lypocene, which is

found in tomatoes and many red and orange foods, was

even more effective than statins at similar doses.

10-Minute Tomato Sauce Healthy Meals for the Heart Chef Marlene Sorosky shows us how

to make a fresh and delicious 10-

minute tomato sauce from her

grandmother’s recipe. She brings together the flavors of

organic olive oil, pressed garlic, fresh basil and, of course,

lycopene rich tomatoes.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra On the Power of Intention Intention is one of the most powerful

forces in the universe. Dr. Deepak

Chopra tells us how we can focus that power on keeping

ourselves healthy. He says that if we want to heal ourselves

then first of all we have to have clarity of what our intended

outcome is. Then, when we have clarity of that intended

outcome in consciousness, we can enter into the field of

silence (such as meditation) so that the intention

orchestrates its own fulfillment.

Healing Moment Nature Meditation Wisdom of the World Project - Featuring Thich Nhat Hanh Relax and enjoy this great footage









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Episode 606

Managing Change with Joan Borysenko Emotional Fitness in Challenging Times Unwanted change is an inescapable

part of life, whether it’s a health challenge, a business

problem, an unexpected move, or even the loss of a loved

one. Joan Borysenko is a renowned scientist, clinician and

teacher. She’s written extensively on mind-body medicine

and especially on how to approach change as an invitation

to empowerment instead of as a threat. She gives us some

tips for how to navigate the life events we cannot control.

The Illusion of Permanence Seeing the Perfection of Every Changing Moment Finding stability in a time of change is

a natural inclination of human beings. While there is an

upside to this tendency, author and spiritual teacher Isha

tells us about the importance of connecting to an inner

consciousness that can’t be shaken by external drama. She

tells us how take responsibility for our own happiness, to

focus primarily on love, and to vibrate in a frequency that

attracts what we need in our lives.

Nutrition Segment Organic Omelette Breakfast at Jesse Cool’s house in

Palo Alto, California, often starts in

her amazing garden out back. A

prolific author, organic cooking expert and owner of three

restaurants in the San Francisco area, Jesse shows us how

to whip up a healthy vegetable and herb omelette to start

your day off right.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra The Power of Love What could be more potent than the

power of love? People say love

heals all wounds, but how it does that is a real mystery. Dr.

Deepak Chopra tells us that most people think of love as an

emotional sentiment, but that it’s much more than that.

Love, he says, is the knowingness and the experience of

inseparability of us as one being. Love has also been shown

to restore homeostasis, which is the body’s natural

inclination toward balance and healing.



John's Grace and Gratitude CD.

This inspiring work is based on her belief that music has the

power to heal by calming our minds, lifting our spirits and

connecting to our hearts. Olivia’s music is accompanied by

nature images from award-winning cinematographer David

Fortney, whose work has been recognized internationally for

its beauty and realism.

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Episode 607

The True Value of Organics Proven Benefits of Organic Food and Farming There is a common myth that organic

food is for the elite, it’s a luxury item,

and in tough economic times it’s

something that should perhaps go by the wayside. But Dr.

Alan Greene, a nationally-known author, clinical professor of

pediatrics at Stanford University and member of the board of

directors of The Organic Center, tells us that we need to

think about our well-being from a long-term perspective.

Investing today in organic food and farming, he says, helps

us to stop borrowing against our futures, both in terms of our

personal health and the health of the planet.

Colorpuncture The New Frontier of Light Medicine Acupuncture is something many of us

are familiar with. Now there is a new

therapy called Colorpuncture that

uses the frequencies of light instead of needles to balance

our nervous system and stimulate chi. Two Colorpuncture

therapists show us what to expect during a treatment, which

usually includes the use of specific crystals and light wands.

Combined with Kirilian photography, Colorpuncture has been

shown to be an important tool to diagnose our energetic,

psychological and to some extent even our spiritual state of

being.

Nutrition Segment One-Pot Organic Pasta Recipe Jesse Cool is an organic food

pioneer, prolific author and owner of

three organic restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area.

She shows us how to prepare an easy one-pot, seven-

ingredient, 10-minute pasta recipe to get any cooking

recluse back into the kitchen. With garden fresh ingredients

including cabbage, garlic and herbs, this is one cost-friendly

recipe you’ll want to have on-hand to please the taste buds

of your hungry family.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra On Emotional and Physical Flexibility Flexibility is a critical component of

lifelong good health. Dr. Deepak

Chopra tells us that a healthy body is a flexible body. He

says cultivating a flexible consciousness is an important

underlying aspect of physical health, that if we’re rigid in our

consciousness, that will express its rigidity in our body

because the mind and body are inseparable. In addition to

physical disciplines like yoga, he says the ability to let go of

our rigid attachments to a specific outcome is one of the

healthiest things we can do for ourselves.



John's Grace and Gratitude CD.

This inspiring work is based on her belief that music has the

power to heal by calming our minds, lifting our spirits and

connecting to our hearts. Olivia’s music is accompanied by

nature images from award-winning cinematographer David

Fortney, whose work has been recognized internationally for

its beauty and realism.

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Season Five: Episodes 501-507 Episode 501

The Campaign to Cure Cancer Olivia’s Great Wall Walk Cancer is a huge problem not only

in the U.S. but also in many places

around the world. So finding a cure

has become a worldwide challenge, and Olivia led an

amazing three-week event on the Great Wall of China to

help fund the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness

Center in Melbourne, Australia. Friends, celebrities, sports

stars and cancer survivors flew in from all around the world

to help Olivia with the cause.

Are You Toxic? Whole Body Cleanse Almost all of us have to deal with

scores of toxins everyday. That’s

why an increasing number of health

professionals are recommending

that we periodically cleanse our bodies from the inside out.

Dr. Holly Lucille is a naturopathic physician and former

president of the California Naturopathic Association. She

tells us about how virtually everyone can benefit from giving

the body’s natural detox systems a boost with a regular

internal cleansing.

Nutrition Tip Soy About two thirds of the fat

consumed by Americans –

vegetable oils or animal fats – is

soybean oil. And soy protein

isolated from soy meal is about 98% of what is fed to our

livestock. Soy is second only to corn in pesticide use in the

United States. Beyond this, soy leads the way in genetically

modified organisms. That’s why Dr. Alan Greene, a noted

pediatrician, author and organic food expert says switching

to organic soy is a significant step for reducing toxicity in our

diets.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra The Third Jesus Dr. Deepak Chopra’s recent book

The Third Jesus deals with the

concept of enlightenment from a

whole new perspective. The first Jesus, he says, is the

historical Jesus, the Jesus of the Gospels and the Jesus

mentioned by the Roman historian, Josephus. The second

Jesus is the theological Jesus, the Jesus build up by

different sectors of the Church. The third Jesus, according

to Chopra, is a state of consciousness.

Healing Moment Nature Meditation Olivia Newton-John / David Fortney The music for this week’s Healing








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Episode 502

Better School Food Moms Battle the Junk Lunch All across the country moms are

focusing on a problem that’s

affecting a huge percentage of our

kids: the epidemic of childhood

obesity. They’re advocating for a better food environment

wherever kids meet and eat, and that includes childcare

centers, preschools, K-12 schools, after school programs

and even summer camps. One result is The Children’s Bill

of Rights for Better School Food.

Family Meals The Home Cooking Tradition Battles Extinction The frantic pace of modern life

takes its toll on many of us in many

ways, and one of those is at the

dinner table every night. The family meal – that time-

honored tradition – is something of an endangered species.

Dr. Andrew Weil is a world-renowned pioneer in the field of

integrative medicine who believes that good health results

from a number of factors including home cooked organic

meals and strong family relationships.

Nutrition Tip Organic Baby Food When it comes to meals with our

kids, it’s very important to start

them out with the healthiest foods

possible. Our organic nutrition

expert, Dr. Alan Greene, tells us that nutrient quality from

conventional agriculture is on the decline. He also explains

why parents don’t want over processed baby foods that

could lead to a taste for processed foods as a toddler and as

an older child. Plus, the EPA has determined that babies

are more vulnerable to chemical toxins than adults because

they consume more pound for pound.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra On Ancestors Dr. Deepak Chopra talks about how

knowing our ancestors is really the

activation of archetypal energies

embodied in the mythologies of our culture. Archetypes are

states of consciousness, and if we tap into them then that

state of consciousness directly affects our behaviors.

Inviting these states of consciousness to incarnate or

express through us, we then start to interact with people and

look at the world in a different way, one that taps into our

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Episode 503

Healing Touch New Therapies for Hospitals A new kind of therapy is finding its

way into hospitals all across the

country called Healing Touch, a

type of energy medicine that works

with the subtle energy / bio field of the patient. Healing

Touch has been endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses

Association and is part of their ongoing effort to integrate

complementary and alternative modalities into mainstream

clinical practice. Touch is now part of patient care in more

than 30 U.S. hospitals.

Awakening Our Internal Pharmacy, Part I Using the Five Senses in Ayurveda Dr. David Simon, a distinguished

physician and author and medical

director of the Chopra Center, believes the most powerful

pharmacy on the planet is the human body. He says we can

awaken our internal pharmacy through the conscious use of

our five senses, a basic principle of Ayurveda. By being

attentive to what we’re hearing, how we’re being touched,

what we see, what we taste and what we smell, we can

awaken our internal healing chemistry that can treat a full

range of health disorders.

Nutrition Tip Avocado and Chocolate? One thing most of us have to be

careful about is our sweet tooth,

that attraction to high calorie

goodies like sugar and chocolate.

That’s why we were happy to meet a fabulous chef in Hawaii

who’s developed a sweet and healthy desert with a secret

ingredient – avocados.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra Yoga for Health Yoga is an important part of many

of our lives these days. It’s a great

way to get physical exercise, but it

can also have much more profound significance. Dr.

Deepak Chopra tells us that the deeper meaning of yoga is

“union with source” or with the ultimate spirit. Yoga postures

facilitate mind-body coordination and mind-body synthesis,

and brings about a natural balance in our bodies called

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Episode 504

Global Medicine Hunter Plant Remedies from Around the World Chris Kilham has one of the most

unusual academic titles in the

world: “Explorer in Residence” at

the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. He’s an

ethnobotanist, which means he studies the relationship

between people in plants. Chris travels to remote places like

the Amazon rainforest or the island of Vanuatu in the South

Pacific to bring the benefits of medicinal plants into

mainstream American life.

Trace Minerals from the Ocean The Tasty Truth About Sea Veggies Experts say the nutrient quality

from conventional agriculture is on

the decline. So some nutritionists now recommend that we

turn to one of our planet’s most abundant resources – the

ocean. But to reach our goal consuming nine servings of

fruit or vegetables day, several companies are now making

sea veggies as a dietary supplement in a capsule or liquid

form.

Nutrition Tip Potato Power Most of us make potatoes as a side

dish, but most of us don’t realize

potatoes are full of fiber and other

great nutrients. It turns out that

3,000 ORAC units are what we need to have good health,

and most Americans get about half of that. Russet potatoes,

for example, give use the daily ORAC units we need, which

is why Marlene Sorosky, an author of eight cookbooks,

shows us how to make a delicious twice-baked potato

everyone will enjoy.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra Our Connection to the Planet One mistake of modern science,

according to Dr. Deepak Chopra, is

dualistic thinking that differentiates between a biological

organism and its environment. Instead, he says we and the

planet are one total being -- the trees are our lungs, the

rivers and waters are our circulation, the earth is our body.

So the more we pollute and destroy the environment the

bigger the impact will be on both our personal and extended

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Episode 505

The Secret of Happiness With Candace Pert, Ph.D. Dr. Candace Pert is a trailblazing

scientist whose work has centered

on neuropeptides released by our

brain. These biological

messengers communicate constantly with every tissue,

organ and part of our body. That means our feelings are

really chemicals that can either help us or hurt us. Dr. Pert

tells us that emotions are the key to everything, including

health and disease, which is why it is so important to love

and accept ourselves just as we are.

Natural Decongestants Solving Sinus Problems Without Dangerous Chemicals Roughly 40% of the general

population suffers from what are

called “environmental sensitivities.” Dealing with sinus

issues has become big business – almost $3 billion in sales

a year. But some products can leave its users drowsy or

anxious. Pharmacist Scott Berliner tells that many sinus

problems are chronic and people need a more holistic way to

bolster the immune system without the dangerous side-

effects. He tells us about several herbal and natural

remedies that fit the bill.

Nutrition Tip Switching to Organic Corn Choosing organic corn means

skipping most conventional foods.

In fact, more than 4,000 U.S.

products contain corn as an

ingredient, and that doesn’t count all the corn used in

livestock production. More chemical fertilizers and

pesticides are used on corn than any other crop, and most

corn (over 50 million acres in the U.S.) is genetically

modified. Switching to organic corn, according to Dr. Alan

Greene, is not yet an easy thing to do, yet it could do

wonders for our health and our planet.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra Listening to Our Body The best way to teach our body to

be healthy, according to Dr.

Deepak Chopra, is actually to listen

to it. Our body’s biological rhythms, he says, are the

symphony of the whole Universe. Just as our planet, our

bodies have circadian, seasonal, lunar and gravitational

rhythms. A body that is healthy is tuned into these rhythms,

which requires us to listen to our bodies as a microcosm of

the cosmic body.









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Episode 506

Overcoming Depression Understanding Your Non-Drug Options Anti-depressants are called the

treatment of choice by the

pharmaceutical companies and by

many of the physicians who prescribe them. However,

according to Dr. James Gordon, a Harvard-educated

psychiatrist and founder of the Center for Mind-Body

Medicine in Washington D.C., anti-depressants should be

considered a last resort. Dr. Gordon tells us about the many

different approaches that can help us rebound from

depressive episodes, including a seven-stage therapy

process that has yielded success with many of his patients.

Awakening Our Internal Pharmacy, Part II The Five Basic Elements in Ayurveda Dr. David Simon, a distinguished

physician and author and medical

director of the Chopra Center, believes the most powerful

pharmacy on the planet is the human body. He says a

simple way to be present and to utilize the energy

information of our environment in order to awaken the

internal pharmacy is to connect with the five basic elements,

which in Ayurveda are known as space, air, fire, water and

earth. This helps us to harmonize our inner environment

with the outer, to integrate the body/mind with our spirit –

which awakens us to our innate healing potential.

Nutrition Tip Green Tea Chai Frappe Green tea has powerful healing

properties, and top chef Renee

Loux shares her unique recipe for a

green tea chai frappe that could be

a great breakfast or dessert. She begins by making fresh

almond milk, then instead of adding water she adds green

tea – which is not only beautifying, but also rich in

antioxidants. She then adds some spices including chai,

cinnamon and ginger, then blends with ice and serves with

peppermint garnish.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra On Meditation We hear a lot about the benefits of

meditation, but many of us have a

hard time doing it. Dr. Deepak

Chopra encourages us to have no expectations when

meditating, to avoid thinking there’s a right way or wrong

way to do it. He suggests we begin our meditation practice

by just learning to sit for 15 or 20 minutes and simply

experience whatever we feel, including the restlessness and

all the body sensations. In fact, he says, learning to feel into

our emotions and body sensations is great pathway into

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Episode 507

Natural Menopause Remedy Black Cohosh Menopause may be a natural part

of a woman’s life, but for many it’s

not a lot of fun. A number of

pharmaceutical approaches to menopause have been

developed, but many have side-effects. It turns out that of

the different herbal remedies, the only one that has good,

documented efficacy is actually black cohosh. We ask two

experts who’ve come to appreciate this plant rooted in North

American native wisdom.

Chi Running Aligning With the Forces of Nature Chris Griffin is a Master Instructor

of something called Chi Walking

and Chi Running. Both programs

combine the inner focus of T’ai Chi with the physical

movements of walking and running. Griffin gives us helpful

hints for improving our physical performance while avoiding

injuries. He also shows us how exercise can be a mindful

practice – bringing presence, awareness and intention –

capacities which can serve us in all areas of life.

Nutrition Tip Organic Smoothies Powdered green supplements may

be good for us, but they don’t

always taste great. Marlene

Sorosky joins us in the Healing

Quest kitchen to make a power shake that packs a great

taste along side Maca and other healthy ingredients from the

Amazon rainforest. Add a little ice cream, sorbet or frozen

yogurt and turn it into a healthy dessert everyone will love.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra The Law of Least Effort According to Dr. Deepak Chopra,

we in our culture have become

brainwashed to believe that hard

work, exacting plans and driving ambition is the way to

succeed. While it might be, by the time you get what you

want you may also have high blood pressure, you’re

addicted to drugs and your children have joined a gang. By

not always looking for a response about the future, or

regretting the past, Chopra says we accept the present

moment and the Universe begins providing us what we want

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Season Four: Episodes 401-407 Episode 401

A New Host Joins Healing Quest Olivia Newton-John This season kicks off with a new

co-host, Olivia Newton-John. For

more than three decades Olivia’s

been delighting audiences around the world. In that time

she’s had numerous top ten singles and won most of the

music industry’s top awards. She’s also been deeply

involved in a variety of humanitarian, environmental and

wellness efforts. What many people may not know about

Olivia is that homeopathy, acupuncture, massage,

meditation and yoga have been a big part of her life for a

long time.

Mission Organic 2010 Promoting Organic Foods and Farming With the rise in organic foods, it

may be a surprise that U.S. organic

foods account for only 3 percent of

total sales. Increasing that percentage would have a huge

impact on all of us and the planet we all share. Mission

Organic 2010 is a movement that is aimed at increasing the

adoption of organics from the current 3 percent of overall

food sales to about 10 percent by 2010. We’ll check in with

James D. White, a senior executive with a growing organic

brand and board member of The Organic Center, to see how

the Mission Organic 2010 campaign is doing.

Nutrition Tip The Benefits of Drinking Organic Milk There’s more to a glass of milk

than meets the eye. Dr. Alan

Greene suggests you choose

organic milk every time. A noted pediatrician, author and

board member of The Organic Center says hidden from view

is where the cow came from, the dairy where the cow was

milked, and the acres of cropland where the feed for the cow

was grown. When we’re buying a glass of conventional milk,

says Greene, we’re buying into a whole system of chemical

agriculture including antibiotics, synthetic hormones,

pesticides and genetically modified animal feed.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra The Keys to a Joyful Life People think that if they had the

right relationship they’d be joyful. If

they had enough money, if they

were in good health, then they’d be joyful. According to Dr.

Deepak Chopra, it’s actually the other way around. If we’re

happy to begin with, then we’re more likely to be healthy and

make healthy choices, and we’re likely to have the right

relationships and more likely to be successful because we

come from a place of strength.



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Episode 402

Integrative Medicine with Andrew Weil Transforming the Culture of Health Care Dr. Andrew Weil has been helping

Americans take more control over

their health for three decades. In the process he’s written

numerous books and has become an internationally known

figure in the field of health care. The goal of Dr. Weil’s

transformation in health care is an approach called

integrative medicine. It’s an attempt to broaden the scope of

medical thinking and practice to look at patients as whole

persons, not just as symptoms, and to integrate lifestyle

choices in the pursuit of optimum well-being.

Iyengar Yoga Natural treatment for breast cancer fatigue Iyengar Yoga is a natural way for

breast cancer survivors to fight the

fatigue associated with treatment.

Iyengar Yoga is done through the use of different props.

This ensures that students are correctly holding poses for

optimum benefit. Instructor Beth Sternlieb, shows how

Iyengar Yoga heals the body and the mind for breast cancer

survivors.

Nutrition Tip Organic Potatoes When he was in medical school,

Dr. Alan Greene was taught that

potatoes are essentially empty

calories. But it turns out they can

be a nutritious, low-calorie high-fiber food with good

glycemic index, and that have important vitamins and

minerals and other phytonutrients we’re just beginning to

discover – including something called Oxygen Radical

Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) which creates a powerful anti-

aging affect.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra Spontaneous Remission Dr. Deepak Chopra reminds us that

all healing is grounded in a spiritual

experience. He says even the word healing is rooted in the

word holy. Chopra describes spontaneous remission as a

process that results from a complete loss of fear, combined

with an internal state of ecstasy or euphoria. Anchoring to a

healing image, he says, can also be a powerful aide in

bringing the body back to a state of homeostasis.



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Episode 403

Probiotics Beyond the Multi-Vitamin Since 2002 the American Medical

Association has been

recommending that every adult in

the U.S. take a multi-vitamin every

day to help prevent chronic disease. Now another all-natural

supplement is attracting intense scientific interest –

probiotics. Some researchers are even saying it could be

even more essential that a multi-vitamin as a basic

ingredient to digestive health and wellness.

Healing Music with Michael Stillwater Creating Your Personal Healing Song Michael Stillwater is an

accomplished recording artist and

musician who’s found a new way of tapping into the healing

power of music. Judy and Roy had the opportunity to take a

workshop led by Michael who helps participants discover

and create what he calls our personal healing song. We

learn how music can be a source of revitalization and deep

connection to soul.

Nutrition Tip Organic Apples Researchers say if American

women would just eat one apple a

day that could be enough to halt

the rise in breast cancer. Two

apples a day can drop cholesterol from 240 to just under

200! They key qualifier, according to Dr. Alan Greene, is

that we consume organic apples because they have higher

levels of all good polyphenols and phytonutrients.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra Healing Sounds Dr. Deepak Chopra describes a

cultural tradition in which mothers

write a song for their babies and

sing the song throughout pregnancy. During the birthing

process, the village serenades the baby, and the song is

used repeatedly when as child grows and is initiated into the

different stages of life. Chopra explains this through a

concept called neuro-associated conditioning, in which the

nervous system anchors our emotional wellbeing to the

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Episode 404

Holistic Eye Health Exercises for the Ocular Fitness Every second your brain receives 3

million messages, and of those 2

billion comes from your eyes! It’s

no wonder that since our eyes work so hard that they can

eventually encounter all kinds of problems. Hardly anyone

needs glasses when they are born, yet two-thirds of the

population wears glasses. Jacob Liberman, an author and

inventor trained in the science of optometry, says the

modern epidemic of vision problems is the result of working

indoors, and shows eye exercises that can actually improve

our eyesight.

Avoiding Colds and Flu Natural Strategies Dr. Neil Schachter has heard about

every strategy in the book to avoid

colds and flu. He’s Director of

Respiratory Care at Mount Sinai

Hospital in New York and author of The Good Doctor’s

Guide to Colds and Flu. He says the first thing to realize is

that colds and flus are viral infections. Among the 200

viruses that have been identified there are now about

300,000 non-prescription cold remedies on the market. He

says most of these are aimed at dealing with the symptoms

of cold and flu, but says taking care of immune system is the

best way to help us get well and protect us from getting sick

again.

Nutrition Tip Resveratrol in Organic Wine Resveratrol is found naturally in its

highest levels in red grapes,

especially in red wine grapes, and

the amounts that are present in red

wine are actually high enough to make a different

medicinally. When tested, organic red wines averaged 32%

higher in resveratrol than conventional wines, and has been

shown to have anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and

anti-aging effects, as well as brain protective effects.

Drinking organic wines not only help us avoid nasty

chemicals, is also helps farm workers and their families.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra Dealing With Addiction Addiction is the number one

disease of our civilization according

to Dr. Deepak Chopra, addiction to

toxic behavior, toxic substances, toxic relationships, toxic

environment – which all create a toxic body. Ayurveda sees

addiction as a second-class substitute for the exultation of

the spirit. Chopra’s approach at his medical clinic in

California is to actually give the person a sense of higher

ecstasy and pleasure than the one they remember from the

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Episode 405

Hawaiian Stress Management An Indigenous Cultural Perspective When it comes to staying healthy,

dealing with stress is one of the

biggest challenges most of us face. In fact, various studies

show that up to 90% of all doctor visits are due to stress-

related complaints. Different cultures have different ways of

dealing with stress. According the indigenous Hawaiian

practitioners, stress takes us into a place of being

unbalanced. Integrated mind, body and spirit, and the

unification of yourself with all things around you, is what they

call what ho’oponopono.

Bone Health Beyond Calcium Calcium’s been a hot health topic in

recent years because most of us

aren’t doing enough to keep our

bones in tip-top shape.

Unfortunately the answer’s not that simple because we now

know that consuming calcium and absorbing it are two very

different things. Now there is a new natural ingredient that

could be our new best friend – something called short-chain

fructooligosaccharides that’s been in use for 20 years in

various parts of the world, but is just now being introduced to

foods and drinks in the U.S.

Nutritional Tip Organic Catsup Turns out catsup has an important

nutrient called lycopene, and is one

of nature’s most powerful

antioxidants. In some studies it’s

been shown to prevent cardiovascular damage and cancer,

and helps to prevent and heal damage in our cells.

Tomatoes are one of the top 10 sources of lycopene in our

diets; more than 80% of our lycopene comes from tomatoes.

Researchers have recently discovered that on average

organic catsup has 57% more lycopene than its

counterparts, and double the total antioxidants – a big

nutritional difference.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra The Healing Power of Laughter As you might expect, the tears of

laughter have a completely

different chemistry than the tears of sorrow. According to Dr.

Deepak Chopra, you can’t be experiencing laughter and

have your ego in the same way at the same time because

the molecules of emotion secreted from laughter are very

different than the molecules you experience in ordinary or

depressed states of consciousness. These molecules of

emotion, called neuropeptides, have even been shown to

affect the activity of the immune system in a healthy

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Episode 406

How To Talk To Your Doc Tips for Navigating the CAM System Dr. Ronald Hoffman is a New York

City physician and nutritional

expert who’s thought a lot about

the relationship between doctor and patient. He says you

can’t expect every doctor to embrace all aspects of

complementary medicine, but at least they should

understand what that is and be open to it. Hoffman says

finding a physician committed to fully engaging their patients

in all the new health options isn’t always easy but he does

recommend one source – the American College for the

Advancement of Medicine.

Burning Calories in Your Sleep The Muscle Mass Factor It’s typical for a person to be

burning somewhere between 1200

and 1700 calories per day just

because of the energy that it takes to maintain your body’s

normal functioning. One of the primary determinants of that

is how much lean tissue you have in your body, and the

largest lean tissue that most people have is muscle.

Researchers at Purdue University say you even burn

calories while you nap. In fact, your body burns about 10 to

15 calories an hour for every pound of muscle you have in

your body.

Nutrition Tip Organic Peanut Butter More acres in the United States

are planed in peanuts than any

fruit or any vegetable or any nut.

According to the National Peanut

Board, peanut butter is the main use of peanuts in the United

States. About the time peanut allergies began to get more

common, many of us started thinking about peanut butter as

an overly sweet, high fat, unhealthy food. However, it’s

really the other ingredients in most conventional peanut

butters that are unhealthy, from corn syrup and

hydrogenated fats and pesticides.

Healing Wisdom with Deepak Chopra The Biology of Belief It’s important that patients believe

the diagnosis from their doctor

because if they don’t, and the

diagnosis has been made accurately, then they’re not going

to get the right treatment. But according to Dr. Deepak

Chopra, believing in the diagnosis is not the same as

believing in the prognosis, because the prognosis of a

disease does not tell you about the outcome of that disease

in a particular person. He reminds us that our beliefs have a

powerful impact on our health outcomes and should not be

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Episode 407 (Hawaii Special)

Sunrise Ceremony Honoring Our Connection to Earth, Ocean & Sky Sunrise anywhere is a special time

of day, but that’s especially so in

Hawaii when you’re in the company

of some of Maui’s leading wellness practitioners. Judy and

Roy attended the Kapalua LifeFest on Maui, and their

experience began before dawn with about 30 others

standing together at the water’s edge as part of the awke kali

keena or sunrise ceremony.

Sweat Lodges Purification From the Inside Out Sweat lodges are an integral part

of the healing practices in many

indigenous cultures. Maka’ala

Yates has been teaching and practicing Hawaiian healing

concepts for over 25 years, and was Judy and Roy’s guide

for a ceremony in the House of Purification, or the Hale Pu

Lo O Lo O, a small hut made with sticks from the forest and

covered with lowhala woven leaves. It’s both a physical and

a spiritual experience that reminds us of who we are and that

we’re all connected.

Hawaiian Massage The Practice of Iluna A’e Iluna a’e is similar to a massage,

but is much, much more. Iluna

means upwards and a’e means

direction in and upwardly direction.

According to practitioner Kapi’ioho Okaolani, it is to elevate

ourselves to a higher level spiritually. Part of that spiritual

focusing looks at issues that are deeply embedded in us and

that cause our body has to respond in unhealthy ways. Iluna

a’e uses the hands and intuition to perform basic

maintenance on the body and release those blockages.

Nutrition Tip Pineapple Recipe Pineapples are an incredible

source of lots of vitamins and some

great minerals, but according to

Renee Loux, a chef, author and

nutrition consultant on Maui, pineapple is especially rich in a

precious enzyme called bromeline which helps digest

protein. Renee helps us understand what to look for when

selecting the perfect pineapple, and how to make a delicious

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Season Three: Episodes 301–307

Episode 301

Vitamin Angels We’ll meet a group that’s dedicated to

eliminating Vitamin A deficiency

childhood blindness by the year 2020.

It’s a condition that threatens 100

million children around the world but is easily prevented by

two doses of Vitamin A a year, at a cost of 25 cents per

child. We’ll find out how we can help.

Emotional Fitness: Managing Change One of the biggest challenges we all

face is managing our reaction to

unwanted change. Renowned

clinician, teacher and author Joan Borysenko gives us tips

on how to deal with unexpected change in a positive way.

Nutrition Tip: Portion Control Nutritionist Connie Guttersen, author

of best-selling ‘The Sonoma Diet,’

shows us how to improve our health

by doing a better job of controlling how much we put on our

plate every day.

Dr. Deepak Chopra Spirit & Healing

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Episode 302

Emotional Fitness: Optimism/Pessimism Noted author, psychologist and healer

Joan Borysenko helps us understand

pessimism and provides practical

advice for turning those negative tendencies into optimistic

action. It’s an approach she says can help us all be more

“stress hardy.”

Cellular Health We’ll meet scientists in Denver

who’ve discovered what could be a

major advance in dealing with

oxidative stress. They’ve created a

supplement that could keep us when we’re in our 50’s and

60’s as healthy on the inside as a 20-year-old.

Nutrition Tip: Seaweed Salad This staple of Asian cooking offers

a wealth of valuable nutrients.

Jenny Matthau, Director of the

Natural Gourmet Institute

introduces us to a new version of ‘surf and turf.’

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Episode 303

Cognitive Health Research shows that for most of us

cognitive functions begin to decline in

our 20s. But it doesn’t have to be that

way. In this report, we’ll discover how

to keep our brains in tip-top shape until at least the age of

120.

Emotional Fitness: Self-Acceptance For many people emotional fitness is

much harder to achieve than physical

fitness. Author, psychologist and

healer Joan Borysenko gives us her view of what she says is

the single most important psychological ingredient for a

happy life.

Nutrition Tip: Whole Grains “Sonoma Diet” author Connie

Guttersen explains why it’s so

important to integrate whole grains

into our diet, and then shows us how

to do so in an easy, delicious way.

Dr. Deepak Chopra Healing Power of Nature

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Episode 304

Campaign For Safer Cosmetics On any given day an average

consumer may use as many as 25

different cosmetic and personal care

products containing more than 200 different chemical

compounds. Many of those may be linked to cancer. We’ll

learn about a national effort to replace those dangerous

chemicals with natural and organic ingredients.

Prostate Health Prostate issues are a concern for

70% of men over 70 and half of men

over 50. Mark Blumenthal, Founder

and CEO of the American Botanical

Council, recommends natural herbs and supplements that

can remedy the condition.

Nutrition Tip: Beans Nutritionist and author Connie

Guttersen explains the benefits of

eating more beans and how to make

them taste as good as they are for

your health.

Dr. Deepak Chopra Flexibility

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Episode 305

Essential Oils Accessing the body’s “inner

pharmacy” – its ability to heal itself

– can be a simple as connecting

with something called

phytomedicine. That’s a fancy

name for treatments that use the pure essence of plants –

substances called Essential Oils. We consult three experts

on how to tap into this powerful source of well-being.

Biofeedback for Stress Management We explore a new way of managing

stress that makes biofeedback

available to everyone who owns a

computer. It’s a graphic rich system designed to deliver

benefits with only 15 or 20 minutes of effort each day.

Nutrition Tip: Magnesium Deficiency Chronic conditions such as

headaches, insomnia or muscle

cramps can often be caused by this

deficiency. Author and physician

Mark Hyman has some leafy green advice on how to remedy

the problem.

Dr. Deepak Chopra Cells in Perfect Alignment

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Episode 306

Herbal Medicine Cabinet One of the world’s top herbal

authorities advises us on how to get

the most out of natural remedies

ranging from aloe vera and ginger to

slippery elm and elderberry.

Cheryl’s Story Health challenges are an

inescapable part of life. Dr. Alan

Greene and his wife Cheryl had such

a challenge – a life threatening one –

but it took them down a path of discovery that could be

meaningful for all the rest of us.

Nutrition Tip: Green Tea The health benefits of green tea have

attracted a lot of attention recently.

We find out why.

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Episode 307

Functional Medicine We’ll explore a new kind of integrative

medicine that aims to remedy the

underlying causes of disease instead

of simply treating symptoms. Our

guide on this journey is author and physician Mark Hyman.

Natural Health for Women Psychiatrist Hyla Cass has written

eight books and incorporated natural

health techniques into her practice

for over 20 years. She shares some

of her top tips on how women can

maintain their emotional fitness.

Nutrition Tip: Healthy Colors The colors of our foods have a lot to

do with how good or bad they are for

us. Three nutrition experts give us a

color-coded recipe for healthy living.

Dr. Deepak Chopra Reversing Biological Age.

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Heart Care with Dr. Mehmet Oz Dr. Mehmet Oz is a nationally

acclaimed heart surgeon at New

York’s Columbia Presbyterian

Hospital. In addition to incredibly advanced technical care,

Dr. Oz is also adding complementary techniques like

craniosacral therapy and zen-shiatsu massage to speed the

recovery of patients only hours after they’ve left the

operating table.

Wild Alaska Salmon Omega 3 fatty acids are now widely

recognized as a critical component of

good health, and the best place to get

them is from wild Alaska salmon. We

join an expedition to assess the future of these valuable fish,

and we visit a top chef for his advice on how to get the most

out of salmon for a healthy meal.

Nutrition Tip: Spices An expert herbalist shows us how

adding ginger and turmeric to our

diets can provide a big boost in

wellness.

Dr. Deepak Chopra Three Kinds of Aging

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Healthy School Lunches We get the inside story on an all-

natural nutrition approach in

Wisconsin that could revolutionize

the way we feed our kids in school.

One leading physician group says this program is what every

school district in the country should emulate.

Mind*Body*Sprit Spas Mainstream spas across the U.S.

are adding a new component to

their list of services: therapies that

address the emotional as well as

physical needs of their female

customers … therapies that promise a deeper level of

relaxation.

Nutrition Tip: Dark Chocolate Certain kinds of cocoa can be even

better for us than many fruits and

vegetables. Dr. Roberta Lee,

Medical Director of New York’s

Continuum Center for Health and Healing, explains how to

make sure we get the most out of this sweet surprise.

Dr. Deepak Chopra Wellness Is More Than The Absence

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Saving The Rainforest, Healing Humans HQ visits a farm in Costa Rica where

growing the ingredients for nutritional

supplements is proving to be good

not only for U.S. consumers but also

for rainforest preservation efforts around the world.

Yoga For School Kids Public school educators in Aspen,

Colorado are using an ancient

healing practice to help young

students get ready for optimum

learning. We’ll see why other

educators around the country are taking notice.

Nutrition Tip: Wheat Grass Cocktail It’s one of nature’s most beneficial

plants but wheat grass in its natural

state is not exactly a total taste

treat. So we’ll see how wheat grass

can be as delicious as it is nutritious.

Dr. Deepak Chopra The Science Behind Meditation

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Acupuncture for Detox One of the nation’s leading centers

for the healing arts, based just

outside Baltimore, is revolutionizing

treatment for substance addiction.

It’s a plan that incorporates the ancient healing practices of

acupuncture and Tai Chi in a way that could help people

trying to escape from everything from narcotics to nicotine.

Healing Yoga It’s called Iyengar yoga and it goes

far beyond the goals and techniques

usually associated with yoga. The

objective here is to actually heal

physical ailments. It’s an approach

that’s being used at UCLA’s Pediatric Pain Clinic and in

other leading-edge healing centers with remarkable results.

Nutrition Tip: Calcium

Dr. Deepak Chopra Sleep and Aging

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Continuum Center for Health and Healing The Center, affiliated with New York’s

Beth Israel Hospital, is the largest

hospital-affiliated center in the U.S.

for complementary and alternative medicine. Among other

things the center is on the leading edge of massage

techniques that are showing the way to healing for women

all across the country.

Light Power The light we live and work under has

a huge impact on our health. We

visit two experts in London on the

leading edge of using light to improve

wellbeing.

Nutrition Tip: The Healing Colors of Food Red, yellow, purple, green – we’ll find

out why a diet rich in these natural

colors also taps into the best of

nature’s pharmacy.

Dr. Deepak Chopra How to Reverse Biological Aging

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Neurobehavioral Pain Management This technique teaches how the

mind can be used to “turn off”

chronic pain. It’s the result of 30

years of study by a California

psychologist and it’s now being widely adopted. We’ll see

how it works.

Stress Busters Stress is the most frequently cited

cause for illness among Americans,

so we examine watsu and labyrinths -

- two approaches to relieving stress

that are now attracting growing numbers of devotees.

Nutrition Tip: Fish Oil Fish oil is one of the hottest topics in

the nutritional world these days

because of its amazing anti-

inflammatory properties. Dr. Mary

Hardy tells us why.

Dr. Deepak Chopra How to Release Negative Emotions

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Natural Gourmet Institute This New York City academy teaches

haute cuisine using 100% natural

and organic ingredients. The

students are enthusiastic; the

school’s administrators are delighted to find themselves

feeding a rapidly growing demand for chefs and nutritionists

who understand how to create cuisine from the ultimate

ingredients for optimum wellness.

Massage & Yoga for Cancer Survivors Pioneering institutions in Miami and

Los Angeles share the new

mind/body techniques they’ve

developed to help women cope

with the aftermath of breast cancer.

Nutrition Tip: Cinnamon This perennial favorite for desserts

could also be a potent weapon

against diabetes.

Dr. Deepak Chopra Harnessing the Healing Power of

Love

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Institute for Health and Healing It could be one of the most unique

medical facilities in the U.S. It’s a

place where the healing tools range

from CAT scans and MRI’s to prayer and hands-on healing.

Light Mask This device, developed at

Hammersmith Hospital in London,

uses flashing lights sewn into an eye

mask to treat PMS with amazing

effectiveness. We’ll meet one woman who says the light

mask quite literally has given her back a third of her life.

Dolphin/Human Therapy Just south of Miami, Florida, one of

the world’s leading dolphin

researchers shows how these

amazing mammals are helping

children and adults with serious physical and mental

disabilities.

Episode 102

Baby Massage A major U.S. hospital conducts

groundbreaking research into the

benefits of therapeutic touch for

premature infants. Results show this

ancient technique delivers major benefits in the battle to

save these tiny lives.

Bioptron This device, developed by a

biophysicist in Budapest, beams

polarized, full-spectrum light onto

everything from acne to serious skin

disorders with significant results and without the use of

powerful drugs.

Interactive Guided Imagery The Academy for Guided Imagery

is harnessing the mind’s awesome

power to speed healing. We’ll

meet the physician who founded the Academy and has

trained thousands of practitioners. And we’ll see how guided

imagery is being used at a major medical center.

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UCLA Pediatric Pain Clinic One of the best-known research

hospitals in the world uses a wide

range of leading-edge techniques to

push the boundaries of alternative

and integrative medicine. The innovations range from

bioenergy to biofeedback and are achieving positive results

with a growing number of adolescents fighting chronic pain.

Australia Bush Medicine A third-generation herbalist roams the

bush country of Australia gathering

delicate flowers whose blooms are

distilled into essences that deliver

powerful medicinal benefits around the globe.

Healing Power of Forgiveness Traditionally the province of

spiritual teachers, forgiveness is

now being recognized as a

powerful force in healing depression, anger, stress and even

physical illness. We’ll get to know one woman whose life

was transformed by forgiving the unforgivable.

Episode 104

Magnetic Field Therapy Scientists in three parts of the U.S.

are now studying the healing effect

of large powerful magnets on the

body. We meet one of these

researchers, an orthopedic surgeon, and we get to know

some of his patients who’ve found this unorthodox treatment

delivers remarkable results.

Clown Therapy Laughter has always been good for

the soul, but now a major New York

City hospital is showing that it’s also

beneficial for a sick body, especially

those of severely ill children. The program has become a

model for other hospitals around the world.

Feldenkrais A young woman virtually written off by

doctors 20 years ago because she

was born without a third of her

cerebellum now enjoys a nearly

normal life. She and her family attribute her amazing

recovery to a unique therapy developed in Israel and based

in part on the belief that the body can actually teach the

brain. The technique is now used by more than 4,000

practitioners around the world.

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Natural Hospital On the Big Island of Hawaii this

relatively new facility delivers

traditional medical services in an

atmosphere designed to replace the

harsh, jarring aspects of so many hospitals with a soothing,

nature-oriented healing environment. Part of the hospital’s

services are healing touch treatments and meals prepared

by cooks specially trained in maximizing the energetic

qualities of food.

Sound Table Piano-wire beds create vibrations

that energize muscles, open

blockages in circulation and help

patients suffering with everything

from arthritis and chronic pain to cerebral palsy and multiple

sclerosis.

Giant Steps This is horseback riding with a

difference. The primary “therapists”

are Tennessee Walking horses

specifically bred for this task. The

physical and emotional benefits to disabled children and

adults are remarkable.

Episode 106

Virtual Daylight Full spectrum polarized lights are

replacing fluorescent tubes in U.K.

offices with dramatic health and

productivity benefits. Now the lights

are being installed in schools and hospitals amid indications

that they may help accelerate both learning and healing.

Pediatric Homeopathy Dr. Ifeoma Ikenze is a pediatrician

whose practice now includes a

healthy dose of this holistic, nature-

based medicine. We’ll find out why

and meet patients and parents for whom homeopathy has

changed their lives.

Permaculture We examine this program, developed

in Australia, that’s based on the belief

that healing our planet may be crucial

to healing ourselves. It’s a belief

that’s attracted tens of thousands of supporters around the

world.

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Heart Math This revolutionary program is based

on the belief that the heart actually

exerts formidable control over the

brain and that it is actually possible

to take control over our emotional self. The program

features techniques that virtually everyone can learn to use.

Watsu & Waterdance Stress is a serious health issue

worldwide and now increasing

numbers of people are finding an

antidote to it in aquatic bodywork

that blends Shiatsu massage and

the healing properties of warm water.

Labyrinth It has been with us for more than

2000 years and now this winding

pathway is finding its way into

mainstream healing environments.

We’ll see how one leading hospital is using the labyrinth as a

resource to help patients deal with major medical problems.

Episode 108

Qigong Cancer Treatment Chinese masters come to Montana

and Canada to teach a form of this

ancient breathing practice aimed at

helping heal cancer patients. We

meet an American man who says Qigong helped save his

life when he was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor.

Cabrillo College Stroke Center Through activities like silk painting,

poetry, drumming and golf, stroke

patients at this unique school are

reclaiming their speech, physical mobility and dignity. The

center is a one-of-kind institution that its founders hope to

replicate in many other places.

Light Dome Clients lie inside this six-foot-high

structure in London and are bathed

in full spectrum light to help them

heal by balancing their energy.

Some people describe the experience as being in the womb.

Others say it’s like gazing into infinity. It’s a trip inside the

rainbow and it’s now in use in about 15 countries around the

world.

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Yoga for Eating Disorders The ancient art of Yoga is helping

young women find a new pathway

out of the nightmare of anorexia and

bulimia. It’s an imaginative new

application for one of the world’s oldest mind-body therapies.

Network Spinal Analysis This new chiropractic therapy is

designed to go far beyond pain

relief. Instead, its proponents

across the U.S. say it opens “spinal

gateways” in patients to transform

tension into therapeutic energy and to activate the body’s

innate ability to heal itself.

Dolphins Can these remarkable mammals heal

the humans who swim with them?

We meet some people in Hawaii

who’ve had a lot of experience with

that, and we assess the growing scientific and popular

interest in wild dolphin experiences.

Episode 110

Homeopathy New legions of supporters are being

attracted to this natural healing

technique that’s been practiced for

over two centuries. It’s a resurgence

fueled by homeopathy’s focus on treating the whole person,

instead of just an isolated symptom.

Myotherapy This non-invasive technique

eliminates muscle pain at the source.

We’ll meet fitness pioneer Bonnie

Prudden, the woman who developed

myotherapy, and see how it helps release tension and boost

energy.

Didgeridoo Sound Healing This ancient musical instrument from

Australia is now reverberating across

the healing landscape as a new tool

for vibrational therapy. Patients who

experience didgeridoo treatments report that they

experience accelerated states of consciousness and a

physical boost that lasts for days.

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Horticultural Healing The therapeutic power of nature is

blooming as an adjunct to modern

medicine in the form of “restorative

gardens.” We’ll see how one major

hospital is using the basics of life – earth, water, sunshine

and air – to help patients nurture their own healing quests.

Acupuncture for Fertility Angela Wu is a Doctor of Oriental

Medicine and Healing Tao instructor.

She’s also one of a handful of

acupuncturists in the U.S. who

specialize in infertility. With an exotic

blend of herbal therapies, diet, organ massage, counseling

and acupuncture she is often succeeding where Western

methods have failed. We’ll meet Dr. Wu, her patients and

some of the “acu babies” she’s helped bring into the world

over a 20-year career.

Sound Healing for Stress Sound therapists use bells, bowls, instruments and their own

vocalizations to relieve deep physical pain in a totally non-

invasive way. We examine some of the techniques that are

now being used by an estimated 30,000 sound healers

around the world.

Episode 112

Healing Mantras Dr. Peggy Huddleston, a

psychotherapist from

Massachusetts, has developed a

technique using healing statements

before and after surgery that are

speeding recovery and reducing the use of pain medication

by up to 50%.

Music Therapy for Alzheimers One of the fastest growing fields in

complementary medicine involves the

use of simple musical instruments to

help elderly patients weave together a million lost threads of

memories. It’s a treatment that taps into ancient healing

powers.

Dream Weaver This device, a specially designed

bed encased in a geodesic dome,

uses music to promote a deep state

of relaxation for some patients and,

for pregnant women, helps

strengthen the bond between a mother and her unborn child.

It’s a fascinating trip into the universe of sound.

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Acupuncture for Teens This treatment, long used primarily on

adults, is now finding a new

application with young people battling

chronic pain. At one major medical

center in the U.S., the tiny needles are being seen as

another point at which Eastern and Western medicine are

merging.

WellMax It may be one of the world’s best

equipped centers for preventive

medicine and longevity but its

founder has also discovered that

high-tech gear isn’t all that’s needed to carry patients to

maximum wellbeing. Also emerging as a critical component

is the “high touch” factor – the recognition of the critical link

between mind and body.

Healing Dreams Dr. Patricia Garfield, an authority on

dreaming, reveals how our dreams

can warn of oncoming health

problems, help diagnose them,

suggest treatment, and accelerate the healing process. She

also discusses her worldwide dream research.

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