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CleanZone: Advanced Hygiene Program -
Less Stress For Your Immune System
Until today, you had the same old options in the fight against your allergies. Now, fortunately, you have a brand new weapon to try. The Advanced Hygiene System is a safe and effective breakthrough method to enable you to defeat, allergies, colds, even supergerms with no side effects. Now you can emulsify pollens and other allergens from your hands, nails, and face and deny them entry into your body. The result? An allergy-free season is finally within your reach. Take a few minutes now...click on the link below... see why allergies no longer have to govern your life! www.healthy.net/cleanzone
Alzheimer's Detected without Symptoms
Scientists in England have used magnetic resonance imaging and a unique mapping technique to study subtle changes in the brains of Alzheimer's patients months before any outward behavioral symptoms appear. Using individuals who carried a genetic mutation making them strongly predisposed to the disease, researchers were able to diagnose with 100 percent accuracy the disease in these patients before they had any symptoms. There appears to be a pre-symptomatic phase lasting three years or more that includes increased rates of tissue loss. This research raises the hope that we might one day be able to intervene with therapy at a very early stage.
Hardening of Arteries Rampant: All Ages Showing Signs of Condition
A leading heart journal published a shocking article looking inside the coronary arteries of more than 200 hearts from healthy donors for heart transplantation. The findings? You'd better sit down. Of those 13-19 years of age, 17% had hardening of their coronary arteries. Of 20-29 37%; 30-39 60%; 40-49 71%; 50 years and older 85%. This is an epidemic! It means that if you are 50 or older, you have only a 15 percent chance of NOT already having arteriosclerosis of your coronary arteries - the yellow fatty material that builds up and hardens in your arteries.
House Panel Hears Emotional Debate on Stem Cell Research
The adoption of the children from excess embryos (left over after their genetic parents conceived using in vitro fertilization) puts yet another human face on the heated debate surrounding Federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, which many scientists say could lead to cures for countless diseases, including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Advocates for the research have long argued that such research, which must destroy embryos to extract stem cells, would use only embryos that would otherwise be discarded at fertility clinics. Adopted embryos challenge that assumption. In the eyes of those who are opposed to embryonic stem cell research, the freezers of fertility clinics are 'frozen orphanages."
To keep up-to-date with news in the world of health and medicine, visit our Daily Health
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The Healer Within
The presence of special breathing practices in the ancient cultures has always been a mystery to people in the Western world. In "Every Seventh Breath Full and Relaxed" Dr. Roger Jahnke describes a technique that brings the consciousness of the breath and the benefits of breath practice to as much of one's daily activities as possible. Rather than the concentrated but brief effects of doing breathing exercises for a specific period of time, this method spreads the benefits of breath practice, pervasively, throughout the day. Take a deep, full, relaxed breath. As you exhale allow yourself to deeply relax. Then breath as usual. As you exhale allow yourself to deeply relax. Then breath as usual. After seven regular breaths, initiate another deep and full breath. For further details review the full column.
Mind Over Matter
Is there really a relationship between attitude and outcome? In "Healthy Attitude: survival 101" Barry Bittman, M.D. quotes numerous research findings that despite numerous technological advances of our era, outcome and survival are more than casually related to one's attitude. Pessimists are poor candidates for surviving challenging illnesses. What's your attitude?
Understanding Homeopathy
It is certainly understandable that parents want to do something to allay their infants' pain when teething. In "Homeopathic Pediatrics - Safer, Saner Medicines for Our Children" Dana Ullman outlines what homeopathy offers as an effective alternative to pain-killers, sedatives and local anesthetics. He also addresses homeopathic options for dealing with fever, colds, skin rashes, infants' colic and children's digestive problems.
Integrative Dentistry
Throughout her life span a woman has a sequence of health issues that can adversely impact her dental health. In "Special Oral Health Care Needs of Women" Flora Parsa Stay, D.D.S. outlines the special cautions for women who are dieting, women on birth control pills, pregnant women, and women treating for breast cancer and the potential correlating dental problems that might develop. For those in middle years and during menopause there are still other issues. This important information can prepare you for taking precautions.
Teeccino - Destress With Caffeine Free Herbal Coffee
Coffee drinkers may be surprised to learn that herbal coffee actually has nutritional benefits which help nourish and keep the body healthy. Coffee, on the other hand, only supplies the drug, caffeine, which stimulates your adrenal glands but does not provide energy - actually it could deplete the body's energy reserves. Teeccino is the first herbal coffee on the market - a blend of herbs, grains, fruits and nuts that are roasted, ground and brewed just like coffee. Dark, rich, and full-bodied, Teeccino brings you all the satisfaction of a robust brew with no caffeine reaction. Teeccino tastes mildly sweet from dates and figs, with only 15 calories per cup.
Pain Defense - Breakthrough In Joint & Muscle Pain
Defend yourself against repeat pain and suffering. This optimum pain relief system is one that works from the inside-out to promote immediate, as well as long term relief. The PAIN DEFENSE, advanced pain technology system represents a breakthrough in pain relief. The Pain Defense Co. offers two scientifically designed internal and external formulas that provide optimum support, prevention and treatment for joint and muscle pain, working from the inside - out. 40% Off the combination set, plus a FREE roll-on, a $69.95 value for only $29.95. Try Without Risk - 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.
Healthy Bookstore
"Stevia Sweet Recipes: Sugar-Free-Naturally" by Jeffrey Goettemoeller is a complete recipe book using the herbal sweetener, Stevia. This herbal sweetener, in its extracted form, is over 200 times sweeter than sugar! This book provides over a hundred recipes, developed in the Goettemoeller family kitchen, using Stevia as the sweetener. Learn how to incorporate this amazing herb into your own recipes, and begin to sweeten your cookies, cakes, pies, puddings, jellies, jams, sauces and more the natural way -- with Stevia!
We invite you to visit all of our Healthy e-Stores:
ChildLife (Nutritional Supplements for Kids) - www.healthy.net/childlife
CleanZone (Advanced Hygiene System) - www.healthy.net/cleanzone
NatureWell (Allergy & Eye Products) - www.healthy.net/naturewell
PainDefense (Joint & Muscles Formula) - www.healthy.net/paindefense
Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) - www.healthy.net/teeccino
Featured Center
Our Cancer Center offers a broad vision of leading experts
and systems for alternative and complementary cancer care,
from nutritional perspectives on adjunct cancer care to
herbal medicine, Chinese medicine, naturopathy, and
mind/body medicine to metabolic and biological therapies.
The Cancer Center also features a Cancer Cookbook from
nationally renowned cancer nutrition expert, Patrick
Quillin, Ph.D. Other features include the Cancer Newswire,
Cancer Update, Cancer bookstore, guidance on cancer
prevention as well as links to key cancer organizations.
Healthy Man Update
In "Prostatitis" David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. addresses a number of herbal medicine treatment options for an infection of the prostate gland. He includes an explanation of how each works, plus valuable tips for this painful condition.
Healthy Kitchen - Healthy Recipes
Curious about a vegan diet, but wondering if it will be tasty and offer you variety? Check out the "Vegetarian Diets: Vegetarian Recipes" prepared by the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. Thirteen delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - even dessert. A great way to get started.
Association Network -- Hot Pick
The Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEP) is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to educating the general public about the importance of visual hygiene, the prevention of visual and ocular problems, and the development and enhancement of vision. Behavioral optometry seeks to treat the causes of visual disorders rather than merely compensate for refractive error.
Visit www.healthy.net/oep
Featured Natural Medicine School
Founded in 1956, National College of Naturopathic Medicine is the oldest accredited school of natural medicine in North America. As such, the College has been at the center of the profession, preserving and extending the legacy of naturopathic medicine. The profession has experienced a resurgence in the past two decades, as a health conscious public has sought alternatives to conventional medicine. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/ncnm
To search a directory of natural medicine schools go to:
healthy.net/univ/profess/schools/med
Global
Health Calendar -- Hot Picks
Remembering Psyche-Your Incarnated Soul
A 6-Day Healing and Training Intensive in Soul-Based Psychology
with Jacquelyn Small
Dahlonega, GA USA
August 17-23, 2001
Contact: Eupsychia Institute - 800-546-2795
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
16th Annual Convention & Exposition
Tucson, AZ USA
August 22-25, 2001
Contact: American Association of Naturopathic Physicians - 703-610-0270
Pain Management: A Challenge for the New Millennium
12th Annual Clinical Meeting
Arlington, VA USA
September 6-9, 2001
Contact: American Academy of Pain Management - 209-533-9744
Ten-day Intensive Course on Traditional Tibetan Medicine - in English
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh INDIA
September 14-October 2, 2001
Contact: Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute
- 808-326-3711 - traditionaltibetanmedicine.com
WholeLife Expo
Dallas, TX USA
September 21-23, 2001
Contact: WholeLife - 800-551-3976 - www.wholelife.com
Edmonton Health Show
Edmonton, Alberta CANADA
September 22-23, 2001
Contact: Canadian National Health Shows - 604-885-0960
WholeLife Expo
Boston, MA USA
September 28-30, 2001
Contact: WholeLife - 800-551-3976 - www.wholelife.com
Natural Products Expo East
Washington, DC USA
October 11-14, 2001
Contact: New Hope Natural Media 866-458-4935
Comprehensive Cancer Care:
Integrating Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Arlington, VA USA
October 17-21, 2001
Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338 - cmbm.org/conferences/conferencehome.htm
WholeLife Expo
Los Angeles, CA USA
October 19-21, 2001
Contact: WholeLife - 800-551-3976 - www.wholelife.com
Bioneers - Revolution from the Heart of Nature
Marin Center, San Rafael, CA USA
October 19-21, 2001
Contact: Bioneers - 877-BIONEER - www.bioneers.org
Global Holistic Health Summit on Holistic and Integrated Medicine for the 21st Century
Bangalore, Karnataka INDIA
November 11-16, 2001
Contact: International Holistic Health Association - 91-80-2279698
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