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Mind-Body Expert Chopra to Address GIA.
National Jeweler reports today that mind-body medicine pioneer Deepak Chopra will present "Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life" at a special luncheon during the Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) 4th International Symposium in San Diego Aug. 27-29, 2006.
Recognized for his philosophy on expanding traditional Western medicine with natural healing traditions, Chopra will discuss the concepts as told in his latest best seller, The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life. A book signing will be held immediately after the lunchtime presentation on Aug. 29.
"Deepak is a highly regarded leader in the areas of modern health philosophies, and he will add a great motivational and inspirational flavor to Symposium," said Kathryn Kimmel, GIA vice president of marketing and public relations and co-chair of the event, at which U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is scheduled to be the lead keynote speaker.
Time magazine named Chopra one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century, dubbing him "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine." He has authored 42 books and issued more than 100 audio, video, and CD-ROM titles totaling over 20 million copies sold in 35 different languages worldwide.
Chopra served as chief of staff for Boston Regional Medical Center and led an endocrinology practice before launching the Chopra Center for Well Being in California in 1995. Through the center, he created a medical system based on the belief that perfect health is more than just the absence of disease, but rather the integration of body, mind, and spirit.
Just what we need, some more touchy-feely bulls--t. What a waste of money. For me, gimmee a Bud-Lite!
