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Agora Health Books
Arm Yourself With The Ultimate Plan For Battling Prostate Cancer
Every three minutes a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer. That’s approximately 198,000 men every year. And another 31,500 will die. Yes, those are frightening statistics. But now you don’t have to be a victim. Take control of your own health. Arm yourself with the ultimate battle plan for preventing and conquering this rampant killer. To learn more about safe and effective alternatives to painful surgeries and harsh chemotherapy treatments visit:
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The 3 Best Things You Can Do for Your Eyes
Don't take your eyesight for granted. Consider these three important tips: (1) Wear sunglasses that filter out damaging UV light, plus a wide-brimmed hat; (2) Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day - especially those containing vitamins A and C and the carotenoids; (3) Get regular eye exams between ages 40 and 60 (every two to four years).
18 Questions About Anthrax
Everything you wanted to know about Anthrax, but were afraid to ask. What is it? How does it work? How is it diagnosed? Review the facts and gain peace of mind.
Simple Routine Best Cure for Tough Times
One month after the most massive terrorist attack on American soil, amid talk of renewed terrorist acts and a tortuously long war, people are trying to find mental well-being in the simple and ordinary. Somehow, people are instinctively following routines to ward off depressing and anxious thoughts stemming from the attacks. Driving with the window down can help. So can walking your dog, watching baseball on TV, and buying a birthday cake for a co-worker. And then there's talking with friends. "That definitely helps."
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Dr. Galland's Integrated
Medicine
In "Foods that Heal" Leo Galland, M.D. discusses detoxifying foods which protect against the effects of environmental pollution, free-radical induced cell damage and cancer through dietary anti-oxidants. Foods that are richest in these anti-oxidants are red, yellow and green vegetables, uncooked nuts and seeds (like almonds and sunflower seeds), and fish. He also outlines the important infection-fighting foods such as garlic, ginger, onions, and tumeric, as well as vegetables containing a high concentration of a group of natural chemicals called saponins, which have immune-stimulating and antibiotic effects--soybeans, chickpeas, bean sprouts, asparagus, tomatoes, potatoes and oats.
Mind Body Health Newsletter
Patients often only communicate symptoms such as pain, wheezing, swelling, and itching. Physicians often remain unaware of how the symptoms impact the patient’s life. Similar symptoms may have very different importance for different patients. It is critical that you communicate to your physician not only your symptoms but how important that symptom is to you and what it means to you. How much does the symptom interfere with your life, work, recreation, relationships, and plans? Your doctor isn’t a mind-reader, notes David Sobel, M.D. in "Tips for Communicating with Your Doctor." Even if he or she doesn’t ask (and it would be great if every doctor did), express your concerns, especially how the symptom limits your daily life. Be as specific as you can. Help your physician see the world through your eyes. The meaning of the symptom for you will help guide your doctor’s advice and actions.
Keeping Fit
Due largely to lifestyle factors that favor fast foods and sedentary pursuits, rather than nutritious meals and physical activity, many young people are overfat and underfit. Worse yet, they typically do not know how to change their situation in a positive and productive manner. In "Our Kids Need Help!" Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. points out the need for responsible leadership in the essential elements of health and fitness, so that our youth will not become discouraged and never try to improve their physical condition.
Echoes of Silence
One does not come to insight and wisdom through reason and information. In "Gorging on Inspiration" Robert Rabbin states that the soul needs to feast-on inspiration. To know what must be known about ourselves, we must catapult from all that is reasonable. Let the silence that we are create a cataclysm of clarity in our lives. Let our doubts and confusion meet this living wholeness. Let our rage and torment meet this living wholeness. Let our efforts to bring peace into our lives and into the world meet this living wholeness, the sacred Self of all whose name is love, creator of the universe.
Vitacost To Provide Full-Line, Deep Discount Vitamins,
Herbs And supplements To Healthworld Online
HealthWorld Online is pleased to announce a strategic relationship with Vitacost, the leading online retailer of vitamins, herbs and dietary supplements. Vitacost is the first and only store to offer vitamins at or below the published wholesale cost. Choose from over 10,000 products from the leading manufactures including TwinLab, Solgar, Nature's Way, Zand, Natrol and others. Look for regular specials each week in Healthy Update. This weeks special is 180 capsules of Nutraceutical Sciences Institutes, Glucosame and Chondrotin, at $29.95, a 50% discount on the retail price of $59.9
Centerpointe
Deep Meditation At The Push Of A Button!
Powerful personal growth program based on Holosync audio technology, recommended by many personal growth leaders, prominent doctors. Free online demo. If you are interested in dramatically accelerating your mental, emotional, and spiritual growth...experiencing, without effort or training, states of deep and peaceful meditation, but without the struggle and developing the ability to remain consistently peaceful and centered, despite life's ups and downs.
Sweetleaf
Stevia - The Natural Herbal Sweetener
Stevia, one of the most beneficial plants on earth, is used throughout
the world as a no-calorie sweetener. Native to Paraguay, it is a
small green plant bearing leaves which have a delicious and
refreshing taste that can be 30 times sweeter than sugar. SweetLeaf™
brand SteviaPlus™, a nutritional supplement available in convenient
packets and powder form, uses only a small amount of stevia
to produce its remarkably refreshing taste. In fact, you can reduce your
sugar use by 2 teaspoons for each packet of SteviaPlus™ due to its
natural and intense sweetness! Sweetleaf also offers stevia in a
convenient liquid form.
Pain Defense
Breakthrough In Joint and 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.
WholeLife Power Tours -
Equinox 2002: Recovering Lost Wisdom In Egypt At The Great
Pyramid And Sphinx - With Neale Donald Walsch
Come on this incredible journey March 16-23, 2002 with keynote speaker Neale Donald Walsch (Conversations with God), Robert Bauval (The Orion Mystery), Sharon Gardner (Unfolding Journey) and other luminaries of diverse disciplines. On this sojourn, you'll experience the special energy of the Great Pyramid during the Spring Equinox in the midst of the timeless sands of Egypt. The Sphinx, together with the Great Pyramid are doorways into our ancient past...and into our innermost selves. This program is a prime opportunity for you to investigate the mysteries of the majestic sites and temples of Egypt, in addition to the mystery of self. Call 800-234-TOUR.
Healthy Bookstore
All-natural stevia can be up to 300 times sweeter than sugar, safe for children and diabetics, won't harm teeth, and can be used in baking. "The Stevia Cookbook: Cooking With Nature's Calorie-Free Sweetener" by Ray Sahelian, M.D. and Donna Gates explains the history of stevia, dealings with the FDA, safety of stevia, use by children, diabetics, and for weight loss. The authors bring a wealth of credentials to this well-prepared compendium. It offers sweet and healthy alternatives with easy to follow recipes.
Click here for other books on Stevia
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Featured Center
The Healthy Man Center provides a strong natural health care perspective on men's health. Features include daily Men's Health News from the leading newswires, daily Men's Health Expert from a leading authority in men's health, self-care and alternative therapies such as herbal medicine, homeopathy and nutrition for various men's health concerns, a men's health bookstore, as well as men's health products from leading eco-friendly companies.
Healthy Woman Update
Acupressure massage is an ancient Oriental healing method that applies finger pressure to specific points on the skin surface to help prevent and treat illness. In " Acupressure for Menstrual Cramps" Susan M. Lark M.D. explains the theory of why acupressure works, plus provides detailed instructions for specific acupressure exercises to balance the entire female reproductive system; relieve cramps, bloating, fluid retention, weight gain; relieve nausea; relieve menstrual fatigue; and relieve low back pain and cramps.
Healthy Kitchen - Healthy Sweeteners
Everyone knows that eating too much sugar is associated with tooth decay and gaining weight. However, according to scientific research, sugar's health effects reach well beyond your teeth and belly. In "The Sour Side of Sugar: Breaking the Sugar Habit for Better Health" Lauri M. Aesoph N.D. reports that too many sweets may increase your risk of Crohn's disease and heart disease, up uric acid levels (associated with gout), promote diabetes, jack up your appetite, and could even take years off your life. There's also evidence that sugar greatly impacts one of the most important systems of your body - the immune system.
We all have a craving for a sweet taste and usually satisfy this craving with sugar, "natural" sugar substitutes, or synthetic artificial sweeteners. Unfortunately, each has unhealthy consequences. In "Staying Healthy the Stevia Way" Ray Sahelian, M.D. and Donna Gates point out how stevia can be advantageous to practically everyone whose diet contains sweeteners, but particularly for diabetics, children, and those interested in decreasing caloric intake.
Healthy Alternatives
Qigong has practical healing and stress management applications for self enhancement and empowerment that date back to 500 BC. In "Qigong (Ch'i Kung)" Roger Jahnke O.M.D. outlines the history and how both the health and spiritual applications are rapidly gaining in popularity in the Western world as people realize that disease and stress are relieved by peace of mind.
Find a Professional
The Professional Referral Network contains searchable directories for 20 leading professional associations in complementary and integrative health care, with over 17,000 professionals. Looking for a healthcare professional specializing in hands on bodywork? The Bodywork and Somatic Therapies section includes tthe American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA), American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT), Hellerwork International, and The Trager Institute member databases.
Featured Natural Medicine School
Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy of Desert Hot Springs,
California is a massage school that uses the word
"somatherapy" to refer to the many styles of massage taught
and to the fact that massage affects all levels of a
person's being. The school offers a 300 hour Massage
Technician Program, a 600 hour Massage Therapist Program,
and a 1000 hour Holistic Health Practitioner Program. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/desertresorts/
To search a directory of natural medicine schools go to:
healthy.net/univ/profess/schools/med
Global
Health Calendar -- Hot Picks
Comprehensive Cancer Care:
Integrating Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Arlington, VA USA
October 17-21, 2001
Contact: Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338 - cmbm.org/conferences/conferencehome.htm
Bioneers - Revolution from the Heart of Nature
Marin Center, San Rafael, CA USA
October 19-21, 2001
Contact: Bioneers - 877-BIONEER - www.bioneers.org
MindBodySpirit Medicine: The Professional Training Program
Integrate MindBodySpirit Medicine into your clinical practice
Scottsdale, AZ USA
November 11-17, 2001
Contact: Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338
SupplySide West
International Trade Show and Conference
Las Vegas, NV USA
November 28-30, 2001
Contact: Virgo Publishing - 480-990-1101 x1037
2nd International Conference on Health Sciences and 9th International Congress on Alternative Medicines
Calcutta, West Bengal INDIA
December 1-2, 2001
Contact: International Institute of Health Sciences and Indian Board of Alternative Medicines - 0091-33-4769361
The Power of Choice: Initiating Change in Your Life
with Caroline Myss, Ph.D.
Burbank, CA USA
December 7-8, 2001
Contact: Midwest AHP - 800-395-8445
Northeast Vision Conference
Northampton, MA USA
January 9-10, 2002
Contact: Optometric Extension Program - 949-250-8070
Equinox 2002: Recovering Lost Wisdom In Egypt At The Great
Pyramid And Sphinx - With Neale Donald Walsch
Cairo, Al Qahirah EGYPT
March 16-23, 2002
Power Places Tours & Conferences, Inc. - 800-234-TOUR
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