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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 [email protected] .

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PROGRAM CATALOGUESeason Twelve - #1201-1207Season Eleven - #1101-1107Season Ten - #1001-1007Season Nine - #901-907Season Eight - #801-807Season Seven - #701-707Season Six - #601-607Season Five - #501-507Season Four - #401-407Season Three - #301-307Season Two - #201-207Season One - #101-113

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Table of ContentsSeason Twelve: Episodes 1201-1207…………………………………………………………………………3

Season Eleven: Episodes 1101–1107……………………………………………………………………….10

Season Ten: Episodes 1001-1007................................................................................................. 17

Season Nine: Episodes 901-907.................................................................................................... 24

Season Eight: Episodes 801-807................................................................................................... 31

Season Seven: Episodes 701-707.................................................................................................. 38

Season Six: Episodes 601-607........................................................................................................ 45

Season Five: Episodes 501-507..................................................................................................... 52

Season Four: Episodes 401-407.................................................................................................... 59

Season Three: Episodes 301–307................................................................................................. 66

Season Two: Episodes 201–207.................................................................................................... 73

Season One: Episodes 101–113..................................................................................................... 80

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Season Twelve: Episodes 1201-1207

Episode 1201

Inner World: Trauma OverviewInjuries big and small to our mind,

body and spirit are inescapable in life

but our Inner World Guide Michele

Bernhardt has consulted some of the

leading experts in the world on this topic and discovered that

it’s possible to handle trauma in a way that can actually

change us for the better. We’ll find out how.

The “Play More” PrescriptionDiane Poole Heller is an author and

integrative healing expert with a

memorable suggestion about

boosting our happiness.

Salmon Cakes RecipeSara Snow, a leading figure in the

world of green and natural living,

shows us how to make healthy

salmon cakes with ingredients you

probably have in your kitchen right

now.

Louie Schwartzberg ProfileOur Healing Moments this season

will feature the spectacular nature

footage of Louie Schwartzberg who’s

devoted his cinematic career to bringing us the secrets and

the wisdom of nature. In this segment we explore his work

and his philosophy.

Healing Moment: Mystical ValleysRelax with the unforgettable nature

footage of Louie Schwartzberg and

music from the Sonic Sanctuaries

CD by Gary Malkin & Bruce Cryer.

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Episode 1202

Inner World: Healing Sexual TraumaMajor insights are emerging from

new ways of helping rape survivors

heal and our Inner World Guide

Michele Bernhardt says what’s being

learned can help us all deal with the

difficult times in our lives.

Help From Others Two top trauma experts – Dr. James

Doty of Stanford University and Dr.

James Gordon of the Center for

Mind-Body Medicine – talk about

why it’s so beneficial to reach out for help when dealing with

a trauma large or small.

Detox Pea SoupSara Snow, our fresh living chef,

whips up a potent pea soup that

delivers great taste and holistic

health benefits.

Morning Routine Brain expert Dr. James Doty shares

with us a simple morning ritual that

he says can bring life-changing

results.

Healing Moment: Snowy MountainRelax with the unforgettable nature

footage of acclaimed

cinematographer Louie

Schwartzberg and music from the Sonic Translation CD by

Gary Malkin & Bruce Cryer.

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Episode 1203

Inner World: BrainspottingThe human brain has one Quadrillion

connections – that’s one Billion

multiplied by One Million. Accessing

the healing potential of these one

Quadrillion connections has resulted

in new techniques including a

therapy called Brainspotting. It’s in use across the U.S. and

around the world and our Inner World Guide Michele

Bernhardt visits with its developer David Grand to see how

Brainspotting is helping treat trauma buried deep inside the

brain and body.

Mental Health StigmaEmotional fitness experts say it’s

critical that we change society’s

often negative attitude about mental

health therapy so everyone can

receive the help they need.

Antioxidant WaterA new kind of structured alkaline

water has been developed that could

help keep us young and healthy. It

helps to better hydrating and

detoxifying our cells and the results

so far are impressive.

Compassion & HealthOne of the

world’s

leading brain

specialists Dr.

James Doty

shares his expert opinion about the

single most important thing we can do

to improve our health and longevity.

Healing Moment: Sunset Seaside

Relax with the unforgettable nature

footage of acclaimed


Schwartzberg and music from the

Sonic Translations CD by Gary Malkin and Bruce Cryer.

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Episode 1204

Inner World: Somatic ExperiencingOur Inner World Guide Michele

Bernhardt reports on a healing

technique designed to release

trauma buried deep inside the body.

We meet Peter Levine, the

developer of Somatic Experiencing, and Ray, a Marine badly

wounded in Iraq but now much improved as a result of

Peter’s therapeutic approach.

Yoga Across America Gina Garcia’s motto is “Yoga for

everyone everywhere” and her non-

profit organization is seeking to bring

this ancient practice to Americans

who haven’t had access to it or perhaps have not been able

to afford it. So far she’s attracted some powerful helpers,

including Dr. Mehmet Oz and his wife Lisa.

Healthy Cheese Nutrition TipIt’s been quite a while since the

words “healthy” and “cheese” were

heard very often in the same

sentence but that is changing fast.

Nutrition expert Sally Fallon Morell explains.

Healing Moment: Falling Leaves

Relax with the unforgettable

nature footage of acclaimed


Schwartzberg and music from


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Episode 1205

Inner World: Intergenerational TraumasOur Inner World Guide Michele

Bernhardt explores a kind of trauma

that could be affecting us without our

even knowing it. And it’s a behavior

pattern we could be unwittingly

passing on to our children. But she says the good news is

that it’s possible to heal these limiting patterns at any age.

Animals & HealingSome of American’s leading

emotional fitness experts discuss the

role animals play in keeping us

healthy in mind, body and spirit.

Healing Moment: Rocky ShorelineRelax with the unforgettable

nature footage of acclaimed


Schwartzberg, and music from the


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Episode 1206

Inner World: EMDR TherapyIt’s so effective in treating trauma

that it’s recommended by the

American Psychiatric Association,

the Defense Department and the

World Health Organization. It’s

called Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming and

Michele visits with its creator, Francine Shapiro, to help us

understand how it works and why it works so well.

Relaxation TipsA world-renowned mind-body

expert gives to simple ways to

change our physiology and our

psychology at the same time.

What Makes Your Heart Sing?Gary Malkin and Bruce Cryer are

world-class musicians and

entrepreneurs who’ve embarked

on an ambitious national effort.

Their goal is to help all of us bring more joy into our lives.

Healing Moment: Fall ColorsRelax with the unforgettable nature

footage of acclaimed cinematographer

Louie Schwartzberg and music from the

Sonic Translations CD by Gary Malkin

and Bruce Cryer.

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Episode 1207

Inner World: Dealing With Everyday TraumaAuthor and psychiatrist Mark Epstein

wanted to bring trauma out of

everyone’s secret hiding place and

out in the open. ABC news anchor

Dan Harris had a panic attack on

national TV. Michele Bernhardt found that both of them

came to the same conclusion about a helpful way to deal

with trauma either big or small.

Lessons In Dealing With TraumaJudy shares with Michele what she’s

learned in handling some major

trauma in her life.

Nutrition Tip: Mac & CheeseFresh Living Chef Sara Snow shows

us how to “break out of the box” for

some home made macaroni.

Creating Sacred SpacesSacred spaces can add a lot to our

life so we spent some time with Jane

Rivar, a talented visual artist, to help

us understand how we might create

some of those spaces in our own

environment.

Healing Moment: AnythingIn addition to being a gifted visual artist

Jane Rivar is also a talented singer

and songwriter. One of her creations

is an inspiring music video titled “Anything” and it is our

Healing Moment for this episode.

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Season Eleven: Episodes 1101-1107

Episode 1101

Healthy FatsObesity continues to be a major health

issue in many countries and especially

in the U.S. But from California to

Connecticut a consensus is emerging

about how to deal with the epidemic.

Nutritional experts say we need to change the way we think

about fats, and start incorporating healthy fats into our daily

diet.

Food Preferences Part 1We consulted one of our favorite

nutritional experts, Dr. Alan Greene to

understand how our children's taste

buds decide what they like, what they

don't and what we can do about it. He showed us that some

old ideas about food preferences have been updated.

Healthy Steak DinnerIf you're in the mood for a big helping

of phosphorous to boost your energy,

zinc to help your mental clarity, along

with B12 and B6 for emotional stability

then you're in luck! We have Elsa Chahin and Laurie Cohen

Peters in the Healing Quest kitchen creating our amazing

Healthy Steak Dinner.

Vitality Challenge: Tai ChiIn this Vitality Challenge, Dr. Pedram

Shojai teaches us how to use this

ancient Chinese art, Tai Chi, to help

calm our mind, relax our nervous

system and build strength everyday.

Inner World: IntuitionMichele teaches us how to cultivate our

intuition.

Healing Moment

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Episode 1102

GMO OverviewGenetically Modified Organisms or

"GMO's" are causing a ferocious

battle across the U.S. and much of the

world. They're too small to see with

the naked eye but dramatically alter

the food that is the foundation of our health and wellness.

Food Preferences Part 2 In Food Preferences Pt. 1, Dr. Alan

Greene had some fascinating insights

on how our children's food preferences

are set. Today, Dr. Alan Greene shares

with us the importance of improving our

teenagers eating habits, although it's not that easy, it can be

done. It's all about making the effort. Did you know studies

show that kids who have at least 7 meals a week with the

family tend to have a much healthier diet?

Lamb Dinner: Rosemary Celtic Sea Salt Lamb ChopsCarla Delangre, our certified natural

chef, is in the Healing Quest Kitchen

today sharing her delicious Lamb

Recipe. Carla teaches us about all

the healthy fats and important nutritional benefits that enrich

lamb.

Vitality Challenge: De-StressDr. Pedram Shojai shows us a simple

breathing technique that calms the

minds and moves our bodies into a

resting and healing mode.

Inner World: Receiving

Michele shows us how to be receptive so we can truly see what life is bringing us.

Healing Moment

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Episode 1103

Avoiding GMO’sAvoiding GMO's at the grocery store

can be a bit complicated. It's

estimated that if as few as 5-10% of

consumers stop buying products with

GMO ingredients, the makers of the

products will find non-GMO ingredients to use. Watch as

we've looked into expanding a national effort to help

shoppers get what they want.

Energy Medicine: BiomodulatorEnergy medicine can help us avoid

things like pharmaceutical drugs,

invasive surgery and also give us

more control over our own health. One

new tool in the world of energy medicine is the Biomodulator

which is being used for everything from pulled muscles to

more serious injuries. With thousands of Biomodulator

devices in the U.S., they're making their way overseas as

well. The non-profit medical clinic 'Just Us Friends' in

Tanzania, serves poor children and uses the device to help

with everything from bug bites to malaria.

Healthy SaltSalt is one of the essentials of life, but

in recent years it's been the subject of

some heated debate. It's been linked

to health problems and been the

target of campaigns to restrict its use. So we consulted our

own experts to get a better understanding of not only how

much but what kind of salt is best for us.

Vitality Challenge: SleepThe 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.

Inner World: WorthinessOne of the most important qualities for

us to own is a sense of our personal

self worth. That's easier said than done

so Michele has some guidance for us.

Healing Moment

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Episode 1104

CEO’s Against GMO’sOn one side of the GMO controversy

are major multi-national biotech

corporations. On the other side --

initially were academics and grass

root activists. But top executives from

the business and foundation worlds have now stepped up

and started speaking out about their concerns.

Cellular WellnessBear Walker is an incredible

combination of ancient wisdom and

modern expertise. Watch as he

teaches us about bio energetic testing

and his approach to cellular health.

Fermented Foods Part 1Food as medicine is a big topic for us

at Healing Quest, which is why we

were so pleased to spend time with

Margaret Floyd. She's an author,

nutritional therapy practitioner and certified healing food

specialist. Margaret says her accomplishments probably

wouldn't have happened without her own personal

experience with food as medicine. Watch how Margaret

teaches us how to make whey and salsa and explains how

fermenting or culturing our foods preserve them and

enhance their value.

Inner World: Everyday WinsThe 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.

Healing Moment

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Episode 1105

Institute For Better Bone HealthHealing Quest's Judy Brooks

discovers a natural healing path for

bone care when she sits down with

leading orthopedic surgeon and

researcher Dr. Charles T. Price to learn how a healthy diet

and daily supplements that include silicon can support bone

health naturally. Fitness expert Wendie Pett also

demonstrates strength-training exercises for strong bones.

You may be surprised to learn how poor bone health affects

women and men...But a lifelong natural bone health program

can make a difference at any age!

Nourishing Traditions Baby/ChildA new baby and child care book is

out. It aims to give parents the best of

both modern science and ancient

wisdom.

Fermented Foods Part 2In Fermented Foods Pt. 1 Margaret

Floyd showed us how fermenting or

culturing our foods preserves them

and enhances their value. Now,

Margaret shows us how to use that technique to make

traditional sauerkraut. She says this kind of home cooking is

a huge timesaver because she's able to keep the sauerkraut

for several months enabling her to include a fermented food

in many of the meals her family eats.

Vitality Challenge: Ritual Of MoonDr. Pedram Shojai teaches us how

to improve our sleep by shutting

down our mental checklist.

Inner World: Childhood DreamsDr. Brenda Wade gives us her

perspective on the transformational

power of gratefulness.

Healing Moment

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Episode 1106

Holistic Vet & Pet Food StoreFor many of us the relationship with

our animal companions is very

important. Here at Healing Quest

we're always interested in new and

natural ways to keep our animals

healthy. Watch as we traveled to Connecticut to meet Dr.

Bob, a holistic veterinarian, and his wife who've developed a

holistic approach that's attracting national attention.

Humic & FulvicIngredients like acids, fungus and dirt

aren't very inviting at first glance but it

turns out those '"delicacies" could have

a big impact on keeping us all healthy.

In fact, humic and fulvic acids helped one person beat some

very long odds. Health care providers across the country are

using it more and more to help deliver nutrients to their

clients.

Vitality Challenge: The CoreOur core, the area between our

sternum and our knees is the

foundation for all our movement so Dr.

Shojai teaches us a simple way to

strengthen this crucial part of our

body.

Inner World: Animal CompanionsMichele explains why the animals in our

life can have such a powerful impact on

us.

Healing Moment

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Episode 1107

Nitric OxideNitric oxide is something most of us

probably haven't heard much about,

but it's a molecule that turns out to be

very important. (Note that Nitric Oxide

should not be confused with Nitrous

Oxide, which is a general anesthetic.) So we sat down with

Dr. Bryan and he explained how nitric oxide improves things

like blood flow, memory, energy, and even sexual

functioning.

Animal CommunicatorsKeeping our animals healthy with

things like diet, nutrition, vitamins, and

herbs, are equally important as

understanding the emotional and

spiritual conditions of our companions. We traveled to Mount

Shasta, CA to meet Sharon Callahan, a gifted animal

communicator.

Soaking GrainsWhole grains provide vitamins and

minerals that are essential to life but

they can be hard to digest. Soaking

grains, something traditional societies

did for centuries, can make them easier to digest and make

the nutrients much more available. Back in the kitchen with

Margaret Floyd, an author and nutritional therapy

practitioner, she teaches us that soaking grains is easier

than you think and well worth the effort.

Vitality Challenge: Pressure PointsDr. Pedram Shojai shows us three

easy ways to relieve headaches and

neck stiffness with our pressure

points.

Inner World: ListeningThis powerful tool can help us receive

valuable insight, but listening with

gentle awareness can be surprisingly

difficult.

Healing Moment

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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 AlternativesWe 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 MedicineTwo 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 BarbecueImagine 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 GratefulnessDr. 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 MomentWe 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 ProfileWe 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 GuidanceMichele 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 BrothMaking 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 FiltrationThe 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 GratefulnessDr. Brenda Wade gives us her

perspective on the transformational

power of gratefulness.

Healing MomentThis 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 MovementA 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 InterruptusGrass 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 BusterEight 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 ColorAuthor and Healing Quest co-host

Michele Bernhardt helps us

understand why color can have such

a big impact on us.

Gratefulness MomentDr. Brenda Wade explains how the

practice of gratefulness can help us

evolve and foster more peacefulness

in our lives.

Healing MomentThis 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 AlertWe 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 BusterExercise Causes DehydrationDr. Howard Murad discusses the

widely held belief that exercise

causes dehydration. In fact, he says,

the exact opposite is true.

Wild Caught Salmon RecipeNoted 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 AstrologyHealing 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 GratefulnessAuthor and Healing Quest co-host Dr.

Brenda Wade explores the role of

gratefulness in dealing with grief.

Healing MomentDavid Fortney’s fabulous nature

footage is combined with the powerful

Gayatri Mantra chant.

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Episode 1005

EarthingEnergy 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 HealerGeoffrey 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 HealingHealing 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 GroundedStaying 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 MomentHealing 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 MomentCinematographer 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 ControversyWe 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 BreakfastBacon 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 DietsAuthor and clinical nutritionist Kaayla

Daniel explains the downside and

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

cholesterol diet.

Michele Bernhardt on NumerologyHealing 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 GratefulnessClinical psychologist and Healing

Quest co-host Brenda Wade shows

us how to use gratefulness as a ‘love

saver’ and ‘love builder.’

Healing MomentWe 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 OilThis 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 SandwichAlthough 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 BusterSlowing Down AgingDr. 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 EnergyOne 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 SpiritAlong 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 GratefulnessPsychologist and Healing Quest co-

host Dr. Brenda Wade explains how

to practice gratefulness and why

doing so can deliver such big benefits.

Healing MomentCinematographer David Fortney gives

us an unforgettable view of the natural

beauty that surrounds us.

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Season Nine: Episodes 901-907Episode 901 (Youth Building)

The Three Kinds of AgingDr. Deepak Chopra explores

chronological, psychological and

biological aging and explains why the

right attitude can pay big dividends in

keeping us young.

The Water SecretFamed 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 SpudOrganic 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 YoungDr. 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 InsightMike 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 MomentOlivia Newton-John / David Fortney ImagesWe 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 OverviewEliminating 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 ScrambleProperly 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 MealsIt’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 UpdateKicking The Sugar HabitOur 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 BenefitsJudy 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 InsightAcaiMark 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 MomentOlivia Newton-John / David FortneyDavid Fortney’s spectacular waterfall

footage an Olivia’s beautiful “Pearls

On A Chain.”

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Episode 903 (Toxic Load)

Toxins OverviewStudies 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 FoodThe 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 UpdateSun Damage RepairMaintaining 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 NoodlesWe 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 MomentDavid Fortney / Deepak ChopraDavid 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 UpdateBreast Health SupplementDr. Marcus Laux discusses a new

and all-natural dietary supplement

with nutrients that have been proven

to help support breast health.

Myth BusterGeneticsDr. 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 SaladNutrition educator Cynthia Lair whips

up a healthy organic salad amid

some unusual happenings in her

kitchen.

Healing MomentDavid FortneyDavid Fortneys’ fabulous nature

footage is combined with the

powerful Gayatri Mantra chant.

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Episode 905 (Forgiveness)

Forgiveness OverviewWilliamson, Cosgrove, & LauxWe’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 ProfileAba GayleWe meet a woman who’s done

something few people could probably

do: she forgave the man who stabbed

her daughter to death.

Deepak ChopraReleasing Toxic EmotionsForgiveness 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 QuinoaCookbook 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 MomentGary Malkin & Dan Alvarez / David FortneyDavid 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)

OverviewMarcus Laux & Joan BorysenkoTwo natural health experts give us

their views on emotional fitness and the importance of being

gentle with ourselves.

Myth BusterDealing With StressOne 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 emWaveIt 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 InterruptusRosemary Red SoupCynthia 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 MalkinWe dive into an underwater universe,

accompanied by relaxing music from

Gary Malkin’s “Graceful Passages.”

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Episode 907 (Energy Medicine)

Healing TouchThis 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, FertilityTiny Needles are fin ding their way

into mainstream health care and we

chart their progress in Los Angeles,

Baltimore and San Francisco.

ColorpunctureDeveloped 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 InterruptusApple PieCynthia 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 MomentFall Leaves

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Season Eight: Episodes 801-807Episode 801

Canine Therapy

Equine/Dolphin TherapyDogs 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 EffectSometimes 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 FaithJudy gets some down-to-earth

guidance from this noted author and

spiritual teacher about how to tap into

the power of positive expectations.

Healing MomentOlivia 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 HealingThe 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 IntoleranceFor 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: TurmericThis 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 RelationsWe get practical advice from this

noted author and spiritual teacher on

how to have more positive connections with the people in

our life.

Healing MomentFrom 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 PrasadKathleen 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: BedroomWe 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 VeraOur 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 ResponsibilityFeaturing 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-JohnWe 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 MeditationGood 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 CalciumMost 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: ChoiceThis 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: EchinaceaDealing 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 HealthDr. 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 YourselfMaking forgiveness truly meaningful

is not as easy as it looks so

Marianne has some spiritual

suggestions on how to accomplish

that.

Healing MomentThis 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 HealthHerbal 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 StatinsThe 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: AcaiThis 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 TrustSecond 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 MomentAuthor 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 ChiropracticThis 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 ExpertWe 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 UpdateSugar AddictionOur 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: HibiscusMark 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 WisdomDr. 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 MomentOlivia Newton-John / David Fortney ImagesOlivia’s “Heal Me” song carries us

along with David Fortney’s

spectacular nature footage.

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Season Seven: Episodes 701-707Episode 701

Healing Power of ForgivenessFeaturing Marianne WilliamsonThe 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 PTSDHealing the Wounds of WarIts 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 UpdateChocolate for Brain HealthA 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 ChopraOur Shadow SideEvery 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 InsightChamomileThere 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 MeditationMarianne Williamson on Fulfilling Our True PotentialRelax 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 MedicineNew 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 ColdsHerbal Remedies as a Quick DefenseEchinacea 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 InsightSlippery ElmSlippery 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 ChopraThe 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 MeditationOlivia Newton-John / David Fortney ImagesThe 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 ClosetNew Trends in Eco-FashionSix 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 HouseholdEco-Friendly Cleaning ProductsWhen 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 RoofThe Power of SolarSee 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 UpdateGreen DrinksDr. 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 InsightPeppermintThere'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 WomenFeaturing 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 MedicinesSinus 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 InsightGingerGinger 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 ChopraNew Approaches to Staying

YoungWhile 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 MindHealing Media with Gary MalkinGary 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 Medicinewith Soram Khalsa, MDFor 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 UpdateSkin RepairA 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 CamuThis Week’s Nutrition SegmentThe 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 InsightMarshmallowOne 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 MediationHomage to EarthRelax and enjoy this great footage


Louie Schwartzberg of Blacklight Films. The purpose of the


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 FreedomFeaturing Judith Orloff, MDEmotional 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 UpdateBone HealthOsteoporosis 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 HealingWith TurbosonicWe’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 InsightSennaThe 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 ChopraOur Connection To EarthOne 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.

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








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Episode 707

Vitamin DWith Soram Khalsa, MDVitamin 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 HealthWith Marcus Laux ND and Judith Orloff, MDIf 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 HealingWith Michele BernhardtThe 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 InsightLicoriceLicorice 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 UpdateCordiaIf 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 MeditationWisdom of the World Project - Homage to EarthRelax 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 601-607Episode 601

What’s It Mean to Be Organic?From Congress to Your Dinner TableWe 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 BustersWatsu and LabyrinthStress 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 SegmentPeanut Butter MuffinsThese 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 ChopraOn Having More JoyMany 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 MeditationWisdom of the World ProjectRelax 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 602

Healthy Digestion with ProbioticsDella’s StoryIt 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 CancerCheryl’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 SeaCountering the Affects of Depleted FarmlandThe 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 ChopraOn Cells in AlignmentThe 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 OrganicRaising Kids with Nutritional ValuesYou 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 ChildrenThe Probiotic LifestyleProbiotics 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 KidsDifferent Advice for Different AgesThe 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 ChopraOn Healthy AgingWhile 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 MeditationWisdom of the World Project

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



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Episode 604

Staying Positive with Joan BorysenkoEmotional Fitness for a Joyful LifeResearch 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 HealthWhat the Latest Research Says About its EfficacyThere 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 FoodUnderstanding the Scientific EvidenceDr. 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 ChopraOn Releasing Negative EnergyToxic 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-JohnThe 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 605

Overcoming Our FearsTransforming Ourselves Through LoveDealing 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 StatinsA Natural Way to Reduce the Danger of Heart DiseaseWhen 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 SauceHealthy Meals for the HeartChef 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 ChopraOn the Power of IntentionIntention 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 MeditationWisdom of the World Project - Featuring Thich Nhat HanhRelax and enjoy this great footage


Louie Schwartzberg of Blacklight Films. The purpose of the


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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Episode 606

Managing Change with Joan BorysenkoEmotional Fitness in Challenging TimesUnwanted 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 PermanenceSeeing the Perfection of Every Changing MomentFinding 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 SegmentOrganic OmeletteBreakfast 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 ChopraThe Power of LoveWhat 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.

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


John's Grace and Gratitude CD.

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






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Episode 607

The True Value of OrganicsProven Benefits of Organic Food and FarmingThere 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.

ColorpunctureThe New Frontier of Light MedicineAcupuncture 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 RecipeJesse 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 FlexibilityFlexibility 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.

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


John's Grace and Gratitude CD.

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






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Season Five: Episodes 501-507Episode 501

The Campaign to Cure CancerOlivia’s Great Wall WalkCancer 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 CleanseAlmost 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 TipSoyAbout 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 ChopraThe Third JesusDr. 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.

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Episode 502

Better School FoodMoms Battle the Junk LunchAll 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 MealsThe Home Cooking Tradition Battles ExtinctionThe 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 TipOrganic Baby FoodWhen 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 ChopraOn AncestorsDr. 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 TouchNew Therapies for HospitalsA 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 IUsing the Five Senses in AyurvedaDr. 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 TipAvocado 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 ChopraYoga for HealthYoga 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

homeostasis.









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Episode 504

Global Medicine HunterPlant Remedies from Around the WorldChris 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 OceanThe Tasty Truth About Sea VeggiesExperts 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 TipPotato PowerMost 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 ChopraOur Connection to the PlanetOne 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 505

The Secret of HappinessWith 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 DecongestantsSolving Sinus Problems Without Dangerous ChemicalsRoughly 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 TipSwitching to Organic CornChoosing 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 ChopraListening to Our BodyThe 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 DepressionUnderstanding Your Non-Drug OptionsAnti-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 IIThe Five Basic Elements in AyurvedaDr. 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 TipGreen Tea Chai FrappeGreen 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 ChopraOn MeditationWe 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

meditation!









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Episode 507

Natural Menopause RemedyBlack CohoshMenopause 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 RunningAligning With the Forces of NatureChris 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 TipOrganic SmoothiesPowdered 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 ChopraThe Law of Least EffortAccording 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

– with minimal effort.









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Season Four: Episodes 401-407Episode 401

A New Host Joins Healing QuestOlivia Newton-JohnThis 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 2010Promoting Organic Foods and FarmingWith 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 TipThe Benefits of Drinking Organic MilkThere’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 ChopraThe Keys to a Joyful LifePeople 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.


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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Integrative Medicine with Andrew WeilTransforming the Culture of Health CareDr. 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 fatigueIyengar 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 TipOrganic PotatoesWhen 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 ChopraSpontaneous RemissionDr. 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.


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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ProbioticsBeyond the Multi-VitaminSince 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 StillwaterCreating Your Personal Healing SongMichael 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 TipOrganic ApplesResearchers 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 ChopraHealing SoundsDr. 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

sound and vibration of the song.









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Holistic Eye HealthExercises for the Ocular FitnessEvery 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 FluNatural StrategiesDr. 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 TipResveratrol in Organic WineResveratrol 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 ChopraDealing With AddictionAddiction 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

addictive substance.









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Hawaiian Stress ManagementAn Indigenous Cultural PerspectiveWhen 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 HealthBeyond CalciumCalcium’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 TipOrganic CatsupTurns 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 ChopraThe Healing Power of LaughterAs 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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How To Talk To Your DocTips for Navigating the CAM SystemDr. 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 SleepThe Muscle Mass FactorIt’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 TipOrganic Peanut ButterMore 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 ChopraThe Biology of BeliefIt’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

overlooked.









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Sunrise CeremonyHonoring Our Connection to Earth, Ocean & SkySunrise 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 LodgesPurification From the Inside OutSweat 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 Princess & AnthropologistElizabeth Kapu’uwailani Lindsey

Elizabeth Kapu’uwailani Lindsey is a

cultural anthropologist, writer,

filmmaker, actress and former Miss Hawaii. She was raised by

native Hawaiian elders and is the great-granddaughter of a

Hawaiian chief. She says the elders are calling women to step

into their power, build bridges of compassion and call the world

back into balance so we leave it well and healthy for our

children and the generations to follow.

Nutrition TipPineapple RecipePineapples 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

pineapple recipe everyone around the table will enjoy.









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Season Three: Episodes 301–307Episode 301

Vitamin AngelsWe’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 ChangeOne 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 ControlNutritionist 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 ChopraSpirit & Healing

Healing MomentWater

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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 HealthWe’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 SaladThis 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.’

Dr. Deepak ChopraIntention


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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-AcceptanceFor 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 ChopraHealing Power of Nature

Healing MomentSnowscape

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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 HealthProstate 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: BeansNutritionist 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 ChopraFlexibility

Healing MomentCanyon Lands

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Essential OilsAccessing 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 ManagementWe 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 ChopraCells in Perfect Alignment

Healing MomentSummer Meadow

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Herbal Medicine CabinetOne 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 StoryHealth 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 TeaThe health benefits of green tea have

attracted a lot of attention recently.

We find out why.

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Functional MedicineWe’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 WomenPsychiatrist 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 ColorsThe 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 ChopraReversing Biological Age.

Healing MomentWaterfall

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Season Two: Episodes 201–207Episode 201

Heart Care with Dr. Mehmet OzDr. 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 SalmonOmega 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: SpicesAn expert herbalist shows us how

adding ginger and turmeric to our

diets can provide a big boost in

wellness.

Dr. Deepak ChopraThree Kinds of Aging

Healing MomentSnowscape

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Healthy School LunchesWe 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 SpasMainstream 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 ChocolateCertain 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 ChopraWellness Is More Than The Absence

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Saving The Rainforest, Healing HumansHQ 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 KidsPublic 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 CocktailIt’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 ChopraThe Science Behind Meditation

Healing MomentFlowing Water.

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Acupuncture for DetoxOne 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 YogaIt’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 ChopraSleep and Aging

Healing MomentCanyon Lands

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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 PowerThe 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 ChopraHow to Reverse Biological Aging

Healing MomentMeadow

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Neurobehavioral Pain ManagementThis 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 BustersStress 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 OilFish 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 ChopraHow to Release Negative Emotions

Healing MomentForest

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Natural Gourmet InstituteThis 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 SurvivorsPioneering 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: CinnamonThis perennial favorite for desserts

could also be a potent weapon

against diabetes.

Dr. Deepak ChopraHarnessing the Healing Power of

Love

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Season One: Episodes 101–113Episode 101

Institute for Health and HealingIt 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 MaskThis 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 TherapyJust 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 MassageA 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.

BioptronThis 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 ImageryThe 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 ForgivenessTraditionally 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 TherapyScientists 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 TherapyLaughter 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 HospitalOn 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 DaylightFull 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 HomeopathyDr. 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.

PermacultureWe 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 MathThis 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 & WaterdanceStress 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 DomeClients 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 DisordersThe 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 AnalysisThis 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.

DolphinsCan 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.

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HomeopathyNew 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 HealingThis 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 HealingThe 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 FertilityAngela 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 StressSound 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.

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Healing MantrasDr. 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 WeaverThis 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 TeensThis 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.

WellMaxIt 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 DreamsDr. 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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