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Description	Founded in 1985, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) is the national professional society representing licensed or licensable naturopathic physicians who are graduates of four-year, residential graduates programs. Each of the six schools in North America is either accredited, or is a candidate for accreditation by an agency of the United States Department of Education. Located in Washington, DC, the AANP has 38 official State Affiliates across the country. Our membership consists of more than 2000 student, physicians, supporting and corporate members who collectively strive to expand access to naturopathic medicine nationwide.

Naturopathic Physicians Convene For 21st Annual Convention

Contact: Donna Krupa
703.527.7357 (office)
703.967.2751 (cell)
djkrupa1@aol.com

Meeting Set for Portland, OR - August 9-12, 2006
New Research Being Presented Daily

WHAT: The nation’s top naturopathic physicians are convening at the Oregon Convention Center to discuss the latest developments in complementary and alternative medicine, and hold their annual convention.

WHEN & WHERE: The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) (www.Naturopathic.org) is holding its 21st Annual Convention & Exhibition August 9-12, 2006 at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR. New research presentations will be offered on a daily basis throughout the conference.

WHY: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimate that in the United States, 36 percent of adults are using some form of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM). A growing number of Americans are turning to naturopathic care to replace or augment the care they receive from conventional medical practitioners. A 2004 patient survey conducted by the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) found that the primary reason the respondents sought naturopathic treatment was to gain an added sense of control over their health.

New Website Features Anti-Aging Lifestyle Products That Help Women “Do It All”

SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA, June 21, 2006 /Natural Newswire/ -- As baby boomer women, 80 million strong, enter the most vibrant times of their lives, they are concerned about their health, their time-constrained lifestyles, and how to “do it all” without losing themselves and their youth in the process.

Ageless Basics (www.agelessbasics.com), is a newly launched online anti-aging lifestyle products company born out of the challenges faced by its boomer owner, Michelle Webb Sullivan, 45. “It’s hard to look your best and be at the top of your game when you don’t feel well. I was tired all the time, and after seeing many doctors about it, I quickly came to the realization that I had to empower myself by doing my own research and finding natural, healthful solutions to these challenges I faced. I wanted my life back. Most of the doctors I saw simply recommended medication, an alternative that I didn’t consider viable. With the help of several natural products specialists and leading research scientists at the University of Florida and in Oregon, I created my own unique supplements specifically designed to help women achieve a higher quality of life and fight the aging process. In addition, I hope to introduce other natural lifestyle products soon.”

Saponifier Magazine Launches New Website and Online Digital Magazine

a new SAPONIFIER … better than ever!

SILVANA, WA (SOAPWIRE) June 5, 2006 -- Lesson Number One according to Kathy Tarbox: Never be afraid to take a risk. Lesson Number Two: Never be afraid to make changes, reinvent yourself, and come out with something even better. Kathy Tarbox is taking her own advice and doing just that as she re-launches, The SAPONIFIER on July 1.

After a 4-year hiatus, the SAPONIFIER is positioning itself to re-launch with more in-depth features, technical articles, reviews, tutorials and a brand new format.

The new SAPONIFIER will reemerge as a digital magazine to the growing community of soap making professionals — continuing SAPONIFIER’S three-year tradition.

Although the format has changed, “we still embrace the same legacy of quality” states publisher, Kathy Tarbox

The SAPONIFIER is poised to recapture the hearts and loyalty of its past readership by offering its premiere issue as a free-trial to the industry.

Natural Products Sales Top $51 Billion in 2005; Discuss the Results with Industry Experts at Free Webcast on July 26

BOULDER, Colo.--June 1, 2006 /Natural Newswire via Business Wire/ -- American shoppers spent more than $51 billion on natural and organic products in 2005, according to research published in the 25th Annual Market Overview in the June issue of The Natural Foods Merchandiser. NFM (www.naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com) is the leading trade magazine serving the natural and organic products industry and is read by more than 15,000 retailers, industry leaders and trend watchers each month.

Natural products sales increased 9.1 percent across all retail and direct-to-consumer sales channels. Most sales -- 80.9 percent -- came from the natural retailing and mass market channels. In natural products stores, food sales grew 12.1 percent, and all but one of the food categories tracked by NFM had double-digit growth. Organic food sales grew 15.7 percent. Supplements sales rose 8.2 percent, and natural personal care sales increased 12.1 percent.