National radio and television personality and best-selling author of Empowering Your Health, Dr. Asa Andrew, will be speaking at Chattanooga State Community College on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.  The evening presentation entitled "Diagnosis...Hope: The Secrets to Extraordinary Health," will showcase Dr. Asa's hopeful approach to a healthy lifestyle.  The event begins at 6 p.m. in the Humanities Auditorium located on Chattanooga State's main campus at 4501 Amnicola Highway.  The public is invited to attend free of charge, but seating is limited.  Individuals interested in attending the event can pick-up tickets at Nutrition World, which is located at 6201 Lee Highway.  Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Also on February 9, Dr. Asa will be greeting the public and signing copies of his national best-selling book, Empowering Your Health, from 1-4 p.m. at Nutrition World.

Recognized as America's Health and Lifestyle Coach®, Dr. Asa is the national best-selling author of Empowering Your Health; the host of the nationally syndicated radio and television talk shows, "Dr. Asa ON CALL"; a regular FOX News health correspondent; and the founder of the integrative clinical system known as Natural Medicine®.  Dr. Asa is a member of the American College of Preventative Medicine, the American Heart Association, an honorary chair of the American Diabetes Association, and an international expert in the field of wellness, integrative health, and nutrition.  Dr. Asa's take-charge-of-your-own-health message is the centerpiece of his radio program, "Dr. Asa ON CALL," which is based in Nashville, Tennessee.  Locally, "Dr. Asa ON CALL" airs each week night, Monday through Friday, from 9-11 p.m. on Talk Radio WGOW-102.3 FM.

Ed Jones, owner of Nutrition World and sponsor of Dr. Asa's visit to Chattanooga State, agrees with Dr. Asa's natural approach to optimum health. "Through his radio broadcast, Dr. Asa promotes a common sense-based agenda that empowers his listeners to take responsibility for their health," states Mr. Jones.  "His radio personality is engaging, and he is able to effectively connect with his audience and inspire others to make better lifestyle choices.  He is continually reminding them that they have the ability to change their lives."

Throughout his radio broadcast, Dr. Asa projects a positive and reassuring outlook.  "I want listeners to hear a consistent diagnosis of hope and feel empowered," says Dr. Asa.  "I am on a mission of to help people go from where they are in their current state of health to where they need to be. The word, doctor, literally means teacher.  If I don't teach you something about your health and your life, then I haven't done my job.  As an individual who personally understands the struggles of poor lifestyle choices, I am now on a mission to empower, educate, and equip others to have the hope, the confidence, and the inner strength required to improve their lives."

Dr. Asa continues by noting that around 80% of the health challenges-such as diabetes, heart disease, depression, obesity, and arthritis-are mostly diet and lifestyle related.  "If we can lifestyle our way into getting sick, then we can lifestyle our way out and get well."

Dr. Asa is empowering people daily through his radio and television broadcasts, which combine a blend of traditional and alternative healthcare designed to look at the whole person and bring hope to lives.

Dr. Asa will be available to talk with fans and the public during two events on February 9, 2010.  Both events are open to the public free of charge.

 Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Highway, 1-4 p.m.  Chattanooga State presentation, 6-7:30 p.m. 

Seating is limited.  Tickets are required for admission and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Highway.

Nutrition World is the sponsor of Dr. Asa’s visit to Chattanooga State Community College. 

For more information about Dr. Asa Andrew’s visits to either Nutrition World or Chattanooga State, contact Nutrition World by calling 423.892.4085 or by email at nutritionworld@comcast.net.  Information about Dr. Asa’s visit can be found at the Nutrition World Web site at www.nutritionw.com. 

For more information about Dr. Asa, visit his Web site at www.drasa.com.

For more information about Chattanooga State Community College and its educational programs, call the Chattanooga State information hotline at 423.697.4404 or toll free at 1.866.547.3733 or visit the college’s Web site at www.chattanoogastate.edu

Chattanooga State Community College is a comprehensive, regionally accredited community college, operated under the policies and guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents College System.  Founded in 1965 and serving a six-county area in Southeast Tennessee, Chattanooga State offers a wide array of programs and services.