What Women Must Know

A provocative and illuminating look at how the pharmaceutical and medical industries are contributing to America’s current health care crisis, and how individuals can change their lifestyles and improve their health Dr. Murray is one of the world’s leading authorities on natural medicine. He has published over 30 books featuring natural approaches to health. His research into the health benefits of proper nutrition is the foundation for a best-selling line of dietary supplements from Natural Factors, where he is Director of Product Development. He is a graduate, former faculty member, and serves on the Board of Regents of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. For the past thirty years, Dr. Murray has been compiling a massive database of original scientific studies from the medical literature. He has personally collected over 60,000 articles from the scientific literature, which provide strong evidence on the effectiveness of diet, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other natural measures in the maintenance of health and the treatment of disease. It is from this constantly expanding database that Dr. Murray provides the answers on h ealth and healing on DoctorMurray.com.

Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer Thomas N. Seyfried received his Ph.D. in Genetics and Biochemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1976. He did his undergraduate work at the University of New England (formally St. Francis College) and also holds a Master's degree in Genetics from Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Thomas Seyfried served with distinction in the United States Army First Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War, and received numerous medals and commendations including the Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Neurology at the Yale University School of Medicine, and then served on the faculty as an Assistant Professor in Neurology. Prior to receiving full professorship, Dr. Seyfried was an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Boston College. Other awards and honors have come from such diverse organizations as the American Oil Chemists Society, the National Institutes of Health, The American Society for Neurochemistry, and the Ketogenic Diet Special Interest Group of the American Epilepsy Society. Dr. Seyfried previously served as Chair, Scientific Advisory Committee for the National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association and presently serves on several editorial boards, including those for Nutrition Metabolism, Neurochemical Research, the Journal of Lipid Research, and ASN Neuro. Dr. Seyfried's research program focuses on gene environmental interactions related to complex diseases, such as epilepsy, autism, brain cancer, and neurodegenerative (the GM1 and GM2 gangliosidoses) diseases. Dr. Seyfried investigates many of these diseases from the perspective of, genetics, lipidomics, and energy metabolism. Much of his work also has direct translational benefit to the clinic. A list of Dr. Seyfried's recent publications appear on his website in the Boston College Biology Department (http://www.bc.edu/schools/cas/biology/facadmin/seyfried.html).

Have a Peek into the Looking Glass for 2013 with Internationally Acclaimed Astrologer, Robert Ayres Robert Ayres brings over 40 years of intensive experience and knowledge to his work. Personal research into the body of knowledge concerning the evolution of human consciousness and the spiritual worlds is the primary focus of his life. To share what he has learned with the world and promote self-sufficiency in each individual is his driving ambition.. Robert writes regular astrological columns for three magazines, appears on three national radio shows and is a member of the American Federation of Astrologers.

Everything You Need to Know about Cannabis Therapy for Pain and Healing with Deanna Gabriel Deanna Gabriel CCH CN is a certified clinical herbalist and clinical nutritionist with a passion for educating others about the use of natural remedies and the creation of beautiful botanical medicines. In addition to her clinical training, she holds a BS in Biology and Public Relations. Deanna received her clinical herbal training in Boulder, CO at the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism, a two year intensive course of study focusing on the use and preparation of a variety of botanical medicines, human anatomy and physiology, disease pathology, and nutrition. Deanna currently lives in Boulder, CO where she is a well-respected herbal educator.  She is a current faculty member at the North American Institute of Medical herbalism specializing in Flower Essence Therapeutics and serving as lead faculty for the Flower Essence Practitioner Certification program. Deanna's private clinical practice focuses on Flower Essence Therapy as foundational support for physical, emotional and energetic progression. She also offers a variety of private classes and apprenticeships for beginning and advanced herb lovers. For more information about private sessions, apprenticeships and classes contact Deanna at plantmagichn@gmail.com. Additionally, Deanna has developed a curriculum of study on Cannabis Therapeutics and Cannabis Medicine Making which includes detailed information about cannabinoids and their effects on the human body and health; applications and dosing strategies; and the creation of medicinal tinctures, oil infusions and salves. Deanna has presented lectures on these topics through the Cannabis Therapy Institute, Greenway University, Canada’s Greenline Academy and at the 2010 Plant Medicine Expo held in Denver, CO and the 2011 Green Relief Conference in Arizona. Deanna acted as co-owner; formulator and medicine maker for the Colorado based herbal infusion company, Cannabis Magic. Cannabis Magic offered tinctures, pain relief salves, massage oils and other cannabis medicines to patients. In 2011 Cannabis Magic joined forces with Dixie Elixirs. This exciting union brought about Dixie Botanicals. These products are currently distributed throughout Colorado and will soon be available in other medical states within the US. For more information on these amazing topical cannabis products visit www.dixieelixirs.com

A graduate of the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Smith completed an internship in internal medicine at the University of Utah and a residency in radiology at UT Southwestern Medical  Center. Currently, Dr. Smith is host of Healthy Talk radio on WWNN-AM reaching the greater Miami area audience and is writing a book on the dietary supplement pyramid that is scheduled for publication May 2013. Dr. Smith has been a recurring guest this fall on The Suzanne Show with Suzanne Somers on the Lifetime Network. Most recently he has contributed to Martha Stewart’s Whole Living website and health articles on Examiner.com.  He has been a guest lecturer for numerous anti-aging organizations in South Florida, appeared on numerous syndicated national radio shows and is currently seen in several regional infomercials as an expert guest. He has appeared on Gem of the Caribbean, a television show dedicated to disease prevention. In his spare time, Dr. Smith manages several content-based medical websites, adding to his legion of health-conscious fans

Dr. Mark Smith is the founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chancellor and Dean of the University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has lectured and practiced in health clinics throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Asia, and New Zealand. He has studied and worked with Osteopaths, Homeopaths, Naturopaths and Medical Doctors in acquiring his expertise in the holistic health field and offers over 27 years experience as an alternative health care practitioner of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Smith has coordinated the outstanding curriculum and design of the programs in the University of Natural Medicine and is responsible for the recruitment of the faculty for these courses. He was also the creator, designer and Dean of the College of Natural Healing Arts and Sciences program.

Learn Three Simple Steps to Take Back Control of Your Destiny and Reshape Your Mind for Increased Creativity, Serenity and Achievement Serial entrepreneur Trevor Blake (http://www.threesimplesteps.com/) knows about success. He started his first company with a thousand dollars and sold it for more than $100 million, then turned around and did it a second time. He's donated more than 8,000 copies of his NYT bestseller, Three Simple Steps: A Map to Success in Business and Life (BenBella, 2012), to libraries across the US, and all profits go to cancer treatment research and development.

Harvard-trained Neurologist, Richard S. Isaacson, M.D. currently serves as Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Vice Chair of Education, and Education Director of the McKnight Brain Institute in the Department of Neurology at the University of Miami (UM) Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Isaacson now specializes exclusively in Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, age-related memory loss, and other cognitive impairments. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, has appeared widely in the media, including CNN.com, NBC, CBS, the Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, and Univision, and has utilized research support of the American Academy of Neurology, Alzheimer's Association, and National Institutes of Health Clinical Research LRP. Dr. Isaacson has a family history of AD, including his Uncle Bob (diagnosed while he was in high school) and his Dad's Cousin (diagnosed five years ago). He is the Author of “Alzheimer's Treatment Alzheimer's Prevention: A Patient and Family Guide, 2012”. He is the co-author with Christopher Ochner, Ph.D of The Alzeimher's Diet: A Step-byStep Nutritional Approach for Memory Loss, Prevention and Treatment. www.alzheimersdiet.co

Discovering the Missing Piece of YOUR Health Puzzle with Dr. Ben Lynch Dr. Ben Lynch is a graduate of Bastyr University which led him to the Mind-Body Connection, Environmental Medicine, Functional Medicine and eventually, Epigenetics He studied with William Rea, MD; talked shop with Doris Rapp, MD;  and is  a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He; wrote a section in Leon Chaitow's book on Naturopathic Physical Medicine. He created www.SeekingHealth.com to help f people obtain foundational nutrients and provide information as to why they are  needed.

Dr. Lise Alschuler received her ND degree from Bastyr University in 1994 and is board certified in naturopathic oncology.  She is past-President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians was a founding board member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is the co-author of The Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment and Healing, now in its 3rd edition (Random House, 2010) and Five To Thrive: Your Cutting-Edge Cancer Prevention Plan (AIM Publishers, 2011). She, along with her co-author Karolyn Gazella, have created www.FiveToThrivePlan.com, a multimedia website dedicated to sharing information about integrative cancer prevention and treatment. They also co-host a daily radio show, Five To Thrive Live! on www.w4CS.com which provides listeners with tools for living healthier lives in the face of cancer

Dr. Rhoda Zione Alale, PhD, DHP, CNHP, CES, RN, is named one of the 100 Most Extra Ordinary Nurses in America (Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society – Gamma Beta Chapter) because of her extraordinary work with biomedical technology development and clinical management for 33 years in 21 cities in America and 4 countries: Bahamas Islands, Kenya, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. Her nano technology, FLAT BATTERIES™, is named in the TOP 25 Inventions in America for 2011 by National Inventor’s Day She has been nominated for a Nobel Prize in Physics for her work in neurogenic science and nano technology development to harmonize radiation in the body and electrical devices. She has also been nominated for the President’s Medal of Science (White House). Dr. Alale is a Women’s Fellow for World Leadership at the John D. Rockefeller International House in NYC. She is also a member of Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society (Columbia University - NYC) and the American Nurses Association. She received a BSN (Nursing Science) Capital University, and pursued dual graduate degrees at Columbia University in Educational Psychology – ( MA) and Health Promotions (PhD), Teacher's College. She also holds a PhD in Nursing from Capitol University. She is Board Certified in Nursing (RN), Health Physics, Energology (Brain Wave Evaluations), and Naturopathic Health Practitioner and a Diplomate in Health Physics (Non-Ionizing Radiation).  She is a Clinical Specialist in Wound Management (Emory University) and the former Director of the RN to BSN program and Clinical Nursing Research Forum at Howard University in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health.  She serves on the Writing Panel for the Registered Nurse Examination for the State Boards of Nursing Council. President Ronald Regan honored her as an Outstanding American Philanthropist for her “endless” hours of volunteer work with civic, religious organizations and disadvantaged youth.   President William Clinton honored her as an Outstanding Adopted Mother and convened the adoption of her youngest son, Prince Kahlil in the White House East Oval Office.  President George W. Bush honored her as a Presidential Commissioner Ĥ NRCC, US House of Representatives) and recipient of the 2008 Congressional Order of Merit Award for her work in public health screening for radiation poisoning.

Dr. Mark Sircus, Ac., OMD, DMP (acupuncturist, doctor of oriental and pastoral medicine) is a prolific writer and author of some astounding new medical and health related books. For many years Dr. Sircus has been researching into the human condition and into the causes of disease, and has distilled many of the divergent medical systems to an essence that provides a roadmap toward a unified medicine that can be practiced by all. His method, which he coined Natural Allopathic Medicine, is solidly based in medical science. And though his books are heavily referenced to researchers and clinicians from around the globe the layperson finds little difficulty in understanding his presentation of medical topics. Dr. Sircus’s work represents a revolution in medical thinking laying the groundwork for a future of medicine free from the poisonous rein of pharmaceutical companies. He envisions a future for medicine that is rational, effective and safe. http://publications.imva.inf

The Whole-Food Guide Breast Cancer Survivors with Helayne Waldman, Ms, EdD Millions of breast cancer survivors have two things in common: a renewed gratitude for their good health and a recharged commitment to taking care of their bodies. Learn how to rebuild health after survive breast cancer and reduce the chance of breast cancer recurrence. Eeryone will benefit form this interview. Learn the keys for optimizing your hormonal balance and well being, After a long career in media and education, Helayne Waldman decided to pursue her passion for nutrition and healthy living at Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition. Upon graduating, she opened a practice in Oakland, California where she specializes in breast cancer support, weight and blood sugar management and healthy aging. She is a current faculty member at Bauman College, on the Board of The Annie Appleseed Project (advancing education and advocacy for people with cancer) and writes and lectures widely in the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.wholefoodguideforbreastcancer.com

What Everyone Needs to Know about Concussions and your Brain with Dr. Robert Cantu Discover the serious consequences from a concussion.....whether form a fall, car accident or from a sports injury  Learn the symptoms and the solutions. Robert Cantu, M.D. is Chief of Neurosurgery, Chairman of the Department of Surgery, and Director, Service of Sports Medicine at Emerson Hospital, as well as the Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery andCo-Director of Boston University's Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy. He also serves as a senior consultant to the National Football League. He is the author of  Concussion and Our Kids; America’s Leading Expert on How to Protect Young Athletes and Keep Sports Safe

Learn natural solutions for neuropathy, shingles,  sciatica, low back pain, trigeminal neuralgia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other nerve issues. Dr. Bob Martin will reveal his personal secrets behind the most prevalent nerve related challenges and what to do about them—once and for all. Nerves are a sort of mystery to most of us. Sadly, more people than ever suffer from nerve conditions such as neuropathy, shingles, low back pain and more, and many don't realize that unhealthy nerves are at the root of their problems. Fortunately, the newly released book, Secret Nerve Cures, offers hope and potential solutions to nerve conditions of every sort. Authored by Dr. Bob Martin, DC, CCN, DACBN, ABAAHP and nationally syndicated health talk show host, Secret Nerve Cures addresses the human plague of nerve disorders spread consequentially via our modern lifestyle and numerous therapies and solutions for those disorders. These solutions vary widely and include dietary approaches, physical therapy, topical applications, and nutritional supplements. Dr. Bob Martin believes that information and education are the keys to good health, and takes every opportunity to share his knowledge through consumer lectures, newspapers and radio health talk programs throughout the United States and Canada. Dr. Martin holds a science certification from the University of South Dakota School Of Medicine, as well as being board certified in Anti-Aging Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. (A.B.A.A.H.P.) Dr. Martin is double board certified as a Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.) through both the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists and as a Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (D.A.C.B.N). Additionally, Dr. Martin is a board certified Chiropractic Physician and Physiotherapist in the states of Arizona, Colorado and Kentucky. He is certified in Applied Kinesiology and has training in the fields of medicine, acupuncture, herbology, sports medicine, and exercise physiology.Dr. Martin holds a science certification from the University of South Dakota School Of Medicine, as well as being board certified in Anti-Aging Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. (A.B.A.A.H.P.) Dr. Martin is double board certified as a Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.) through both the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists and as a Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (D.A.C.B.N). Additionally, Dr. Martin is a board certified Chiropractic Physician and Physiotherapist in the states of Arizona, Colorado and Kentucky. He is certified in Applied Kinesiology and has training in the fields of medicine, acupuncture, herbology, sports medicine, and exercise physiology