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Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, May, 2003

MAY 18: METAGENICS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS presents INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES TO THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN AND FATIGUE with Kristi Hawkes, ND @ Crowne Plaza in Seattle, Washington. CONTACT: 800-692-9400 or 949-366-0818; fax 949-366-2859

MAY 19-22: BONES FOR LIFE[TM] (Session I) with Ruthy Alon @ the Kripalu Center in Lenox, Maine. Sessions 2 & 3 on May 26-29 & June 1-4. Over 60 effective movement processes that address strengthening the bones through body coordination and posture for weight-bearing functioning. Based on the educational principles of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. Also, OCTOBER 6-9, OCTOBER 13-16, & OCTOBER 27-30. CONTACT: Gretchen Langner, phone/fax in U.S. 207-774-9684; langnerdzign@rcn.com; http://www.bonesforlife.com

MAY 21-25: THE 10TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE/THE HEART ON FIRE: Modifiable Factors Beyond Cholesterol @ the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. CONTACT: The Institute for Functional Medicine, 800-228-0622 or 253-858-4724; http://www.functionalmedicine.org

MAY 24: NEURAL THERAPY A -- Practical Application in Bellevue, Washington. Hands on intensive course, all the basic techniques and patterns are systematically taught by Andreanna-Vaughan, RN. Focus Is to allow you to use Neural therapy effectively on your next working day. CONTACT: AANT, 425-462-1777; aant@neuraltherapy.com; http://www.neuraltherapy.com

MAY 28-31: AMERICAN HOLISTIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE -- The Science and Spirit of Good Medicine: 25 Years of Practice, Policy and Evidence @ the Hilton San Diego Resort in Mission Bay, California. CONTACT: http://www.holisticmedicine.org

MAY 30: BRAIN SCIENCE MATTERS IN MENTAL HEALTH with Daniel G. Amen, MD in Anaheim, California. A basic course in understanding and optimizing the brain for enhanced diagnosis and treatment. Also, MAY 31 in Los Angeles, California. 7 hours of CE for psychologists, social workers, MFTs and drug and alcohol counselors. CONTACT: 949-266-3715; fax 949-266-3770; http://www.amenclinic.com

MAY 30-JUNE 5: AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES 48TH ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBIT @ JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. CONTACT: 301-694-5243; fax 301-694-5142; http://www.acnm.org

MAY 31 - JUNE 1: SAFE HARBOR'S 2ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to Mental Disorders @ Pasadena Sheraton Hotel in Pasadena, California (Los Angeles area). CONTACT: 323-257-7338; SafeHarborProj@aol.com; http://www.AlternativeMentalHealth.com

MAY 31-JUNE 2: MEDICINES FROM THE EARTH -- Naturopathic Applications of Botanical Medicines in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Topics include detoxification of environmental toxins; natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy; memory enhancement with botanical medicines; phytoestrogens and cancer risk: what is the evidence?; the many faces of testosterone: how botanicals can play a significant regulatory rote; Shen - healing the spirit with herbs. Keynote address; The Spirit of Naturopathic Botanical Medicine, Bill Mitchell, ND. CONTACT: 800-252-0688; http://www.botanicalmedicine.org