In this video, Holistic Health Virtual Conference speaker Ann Louise Gittleman discusses how parasites can be a hidden cause of obesity.

Don’t miss Dr. Ann Louise when she presents on Detox for Health, Beauty, and Weight Loss at the Holistic Health Virtual Conference later this month! Register today!

Psychiatric medications are some of the most powerful medications on the market today.

Holistic Health Virtual Conference speaker Dr. Charles Parker, one of my favorite people in the world of health and wellness, is passionate about this belief that psychiatric interventions should include a more comprehensive overview of multiple systems that affect brain function.

Dr. Parker was kind enough to record a podcast with me that previews his session on “Holistic Mental Health: Mind-Body Biology.”

We talked about:

• What’s wrong with the way most doctors approach mental health

• The comprehensive, scientific approach that doctors should be taking with each patient

• What else might be causing mental health challenges like AD/HD, depression, and anxiety

You can listen to or download the podcast here:

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In this video, Holistic Health Virtual Conference speaker Dr. Steven Hotze discusses hormonal imbalance in women.

Don’t miss Dr. Hotze speaking about Signs and Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance at the Holistic Health Virtual Conference this month! Register today!

In this video, Holistic Health Virtual Conference speaker Nancy Desjardins shares the Hawaiian ritual of Ho’o Pono Pono for releasing negative energy and emotions.

Don’t miss Nancy discussing How To Quickly and Naturally End Your Sugar and Food Cravings at the Holistic Health Virtual Conference later this month! Register today!

Author Michael Pollan wants Americans to recognize that cheap food comes with a high cost to their health and the environment.

Please Note: Early bird rates for the conference expire at 5pm EST on Monday, January 11! Register now to save $50! Register here.

The Holistic Health Virtual Conference takes place January 26-27—from the comfort of your own home or office!

The agenda for the event is *almost* complete! I’m really looking forward to the Holistic Health Virtual Conference not just because I’m hosting it, but because I know there’s a lot I’m going to learn from our top-of-the-line speakers!

I’m thrilled to share with you this superstar lineup of experts who will provide you with the tools and resources you need to make the best health and wellness decisions for you and your family, like:

• Keynote Speaker Daniel Amen, MD, renowned author and star of numerous PBS specials, on “Change Your Brain, Change Your Body”

• Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, on “Detox for Health, Beauty, and Weight Loss”

• Charles Parker, DO on “Holistic Mental Health: Body-Mind Biology”

• Nancy Desjardins, R.N.C.P on “Living a Healthier, More Energized Life by Eliminating Sugar from Your Diet”

• Steven Hotze, MD on “Hormonal Imbalance”

• Shane “The People’s Chemist” Ellison, MS on “Can $6 a Month Cure Cancer?”

• Rodger Murphree, D.C., C.N.S. on “The Medical Myths of Heart Disease”

• Kelly Herring, MBA on “Food as Medicine”

• Check out the rest of the agenda here

I know what it’s like to search on the Internet for hours—even days—trying to find the health information you need from people you can trust. And that’s why my team and I have worked so hard to bring you the most pertinent information from professionals you can trust.

Here’s just a few more reasons why you’ll want to attend this ground-breaking event:

1. Get the most current and cutting edge information on holistic health and wellness—all in one place

2. Connect with people just like you who share a similar mindset on health and wellness

3. Access the top doctors and practitioners in the world of holistic health

4. Skip the cost, hassle, and environmental impact of traveling to a physical conference

5. Participate at your own pace, from the comfort of your home or office

6. Be inspired to take action in the health and wellness of your self and your family—maybe in ways you hadn’t thought of!

7. You can still save $50 on registration if you act quickly! The Early Bird Rates on registration expire at 5pm EST this Monday, January 11th!

I really think that the holistic approach to health—which focuses on the well being of the whole person, NOT just their symptoms—is the best approach to health care.

If you agree with me, or if you’re intrigued by this idea, then you won’t want to miss this chance to get the tools, resources, and information you to make the best health and wellness decisions for you and your family!

Register now to save $50 on the registration fee.

Or read more about the Virtual Conference here.

It’s not too late to save $50 on your registration, but you must act quickly! Don’t forget to register by 5pm EST on Monday, January 11th to take advantage of the Early Bird Rates.

Register today!

When I lived in New York City, I had just one fear that consumed my home life: cockroaches.

I’m not the neatest person in the world; not even close. Sure, I could run the vacuum a little more than I do, but I never left food out, always cleaned up spills, and took great care to seal all the cracks and crevices where little critters could find their way in. But when you live in New York City, cockroaches are inevitable. They’re everywhere, and they will find you.

Of course, this was (and still is) an irrational fear. But there was something about the little creepy-crawlies that sent me into a panicked frenzy. It didn’t happen often, but when I did see one, I would grab a can of Ortho crawling insect killer and drown the little bugger. Then I’d have to open all the windows and turn on a fan because I just knew the fumes couldn’t be good.

In Holistic Health Virtual Conference speaker Dr. Daniel Amen’s latest newsletter, he shares recent research about a link between insecticide use and autoimmune damage. He recommends that you “keep commercial insecticides out of your home, and don’t let an exterminator use them either.”

After years off poisoning myself with insecticides, I found a better solution: essential oils. Through experimentation, I found that roaches (and most bugs) could be killed and/or kept away with essential oils of citronella, eucalyptus, or geranium. You can sprinkle a few drops in problem areas, or you can be just a little crazy (like I was) and put a few drops in a cup or container and trap the bug under it. Of course, if you use this option, you’ll also want to find a friend or family member willing to remove the cup and the bug after it dies!

Another option is to make your own natural bug spray. Here’s the Natural Bug Spray recipe we use:

1. Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar or alcohol. Leave about 3 inches at the top.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
3. Add approximately 25 drops (or more if you like) of essential oils such as citronella, eucaplyptus, or geranium
4. Shake well after making, and before each use.

This bug spray smells great, works just as well as the chemical stuff, and won’t wreak havoc on your body.

If you’re concerned about your personal impact on the environment, then you can probably guess that shopping online is safer for the environment than shopping in a physical store. But the impact of physical shopping vs online shopping may be greater than you think!

According to a recent study, “carbon emissions related to purchasing an item inside a store represents an increase of more than 15 times that of an online purchase.” You can read more about this study here.

(Side Note: If simply going to the mall to purchase an item has such a negative effect on the environment, then imagine the impact of attending a physical conference! Driving to the airport, taking a plane, and adding to the hotel laundry load are just a few of the things that can greatly increase your carbon footprint. Not to mention the other hundreds of people attending the conference along with you!

Here at Virtual Health Partners, we think that virtual conferences, like the Holistic Health Virtual Conference, are the way to go! Virtual conferences aren’t just environmentally friendly, they’re also easier on you!)

While it’s impossible to get everything you need online, it’s often more convenient, and sometimes even cheaper, to shop online.

Where do you do most of your shopping, in-person or online? What kinds of items to routinely purchase online?

Time Magazine compiled their Top 10 List of Notable Diet Books for 2010 and Holistic Health Virtual Conference speaker Ann Louise Gittleman’s new book Fat Flush for Life: The Year-Round Super Detox Plan is on the list!

Dr. Ann Louise will be speaking on Detox for Health and Weight Loss at the Holistic Health Virtual Conference on January 26th.

It’s not too late to register at the Early Bird Rate!

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