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HEALTH NEWS
Vitamin C Might Prevent Cataracts in Women
Women who take vitamin C supplements during their younger and middle-age years may reduce their chances of cataracts later in life. Researchers also found women who never smoked and had high intakes of the nutrients folate and carotenoids also showed a reduction in cataracts. The findings suggest certain nutrients, when taken consistently and regularly throughout life, could potentially decrease the chances of one of the most common age-related conditions - cataracts.
Doctors, Psychiatrists Turning to Magnets
For decades, magnets have occupied a place among alternative treatments, alongside herbs and acupuncture. As more and more uses of magnets are being promoted with good scientific background, they are gradually gaining more acceptance among healthcare professionals. Researchers theorize that the magnetic therapy may work by activating sluggish nerve cells in the left prefrontal cortex.
Food Supplements Found to Reverse the Aging Process
Scientists studying rats found that a vital energy-producing enzyme within the cells was less active in old rats compared with their younger counterparts. Adding two dietary supplements (acetyl-L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid) to the rats' food restored the enzyme's activity to a level close to that found in young animals. They then seemed to have much more vigour and were much more active than animals not on this diet and had a reversal in loss of memory. This dual-track improvement is considered significant and unique.
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EDITOR'S PICK - AHHA
The American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) offers you Self-Help Articles and Resource Lists packed with ideas and options supporting your participation in enhancing the quality of your health – and your life. Their popular online database of AHHA Practitioner Members allows you to identify a wide variety of physicians and practitioners who provide healthcare with a whole person/ holistic philosophy. If you are a healthcare professional with a holistic approach, become an AHHA Practitioner Member so people can find you. Visit www.ahha.org
COLUMNS FROM THE EXPERTS
Dr. Galland's Integrated
Medicine
Iron is unique among essential minerals, because there is no mechanism for its excretion once absorbed into the body. Whatever iron is absorbed must either be used or stored and excessive storage of iron in the body promotes the generation of free radicals. In "Dangers of Iron Supplements" Dr. Galland reports that excess dietary iron has been implicated by some scientists as a cause of cancer and heart disease, and that it also increases the risk of bacterial infection. "No one should ever take iron supplements unless iron deficiency is present, says Dr. Galland, "with the possible exception of pregnant women."
Mind Body Health Newsletter
If you are like the majority of patients, several weeks after a health evaluation you will probably remember less than half of what the doctor told you. In "Doctors and Patients: Not on the Same Wavelength" David S. Sobel, M.D. presents the reasons for this "disconnect" and key points for improvement.
Keeping Fit
As recent as several decades ago the prevailing misunderstanding was that youth strength training was either dangerous or worthless. Many feared that lifting weights would damage bone growth plates. Others felt strength training was useless because young muscles did not have the capacity to gain strength apart from normal growth processes. In "Keeping Fit: Studies Show Significant Gains in Young Muscles" Dr. Wayne L. Wescott reports on five studies involving well over 100 boys and girls. The results showed the absence of any exercise-related injuries. It suggests that well-designed and well-supervised strength training programs are a safe and productive means for improving muscle strength and body composition in teen and pre-teen boys and girls.
Chinese Medicine Network
In the West, when we think of "herbal tea," what usually comes to mind is simple peppermint or chamomile tea, the ol' western stand-by's. In "All the ... Herbal ... Tea in China" Laurel Skurko Kao explains that in Asia herbal teas are often serious medicine. She presents refreshment teas and "medicated teas" plus why and how they might benefit you.
HEALTHY SHOPPING
Werbach's Nutritional Influences On Illness Now On CD
The Ultimate Nutritional Medicine Resource
Compiled over the last 15 years by internationally known nutritional medicine expert Melvyn Werbach, M.D., Nutritional Influences on Illness is your instant access to the scientific literature on nutritional medicine, with over 4,200 pages of nutrition research on specific health conditions. Designed for health practitioners, supplement formulators, researchers and other professionals whose business it is to keep abreast of our knowledge of how diet and nutrients influence the course of illness, this CD covers more than 100 health conditions in the masterful, easy-to-read style that made the book Nutritional Influences on Illness internationally famous. Other nutritional medicine sourcebooks are available. SPECIAL: Previously $395, CD is now only $99!
Discover the Secret to Achieving and Maintaining Young, Beautiful Looking
Skin - C-No Wrinkle Anti-Aging System
Now you can beat the clock with the C-No Wrinkle Anti-Aging System, by Phenomena, a powerful, scientifically validated secret to achieving and maintaining young, beautiful-looking skin. With breakthrough technology that brings Vitamin C together with Colloidosome Technology®, bio-nutrition, progesterone and botanicals, for the first time ever, Phenomena is rewriting results-oriented skincare for the all important facial areas. The C-No Wrinkle System includes: Clarifying Cleanser, Protective Moisturizer with SPF 15, Extra-Firming Facial Serum, Multi-Active Eye Treatment, Rejuvenating Facial Mask, and a Free cosmetic bag -- all for $59.95, a $118 value if purchased separately!
The Most Powerful Personal Growth And Mind Development
Tool On Earth.....Holosync Audio Technology!
Highly recommended! 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 ...click here...
You Don't Have to Suffer to Lose Weight!
The BioBalance Weight Management System
Your brain produces neurotransmitters - natural messenger compounds - that control your metabolism, appetite and mood. By providing your body the natural building blocks needed for these compounds, BioBalance formulas help to increase energy while promoting fat burning and heightening mood! Now you can feel happier and more energetic while you lose weight! The two BioBalance formulas - Weight Management System and CelluDetox - contain only superior quality, all-natural ingredients - fat burners, appetite suppressants, and antioxidants - designed to work together to promote healthy, long-term weight loss.
HEALTHY TRAVEL
HealthWorld Travels The World!
International Healing Conference -
A Wholelife Power Tour In Ireland July 11-18, 2002
Join healthcare practitioners and students of holistic health in mystical Ireland for a unique and exciting opportunity. Spend glorious days in the enchanting mystical area of Killarney, Ireland to hear what leading experts have to say on the latest in health and healing plus learn about the use of herbs and ancient healing practices of the Druids and the pre-Celtic people. In addition to the conference events, your program includes touring to enjoy some wonderful local sites. Call Power Places Tours & Conferences at 1-800-234-8687 or 340-772-2030.
HEALTHY BOOKSTORE
Healthy Bookstore
Invoking the "mystical, magical, or metaphysical" aspects of our relationships with animals in "Kindred Spirits: How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way We Live" veterinarian Allen Schoen recounts his dawning awareness of amazing acts of courage and compassion by animals toward both their human companions and one another. This "left-brained" man of science tells how he gradually learned, with the help of his golden retriever, to observe and respond to an animal's emotional state. "As we learn more about our connections to animals, we will consider them our heart," Schoen believes. "More than anything else on this earth, animals have the facility to make sure we remain connected to our deepest feelings."
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BioBalance (Weight Management, Anxiety) - www.healthy.net/biobalance
BodyBalance (Hormone Analysis) - www.bodybalance.com
Centerpointe (Audio Meditation) - www.centerpointe.com/links.cfm?ad=26976
ChildLife (Nutritional Supplements for Kids) - www.healthy.net/childlife
CleanZone (Advanced Hygiene System) - www.healthy.net/cleanzone
Inner Peace Music - www.healthy.net/innerpeace
Natur-Leaf - www.healthy.net/asp/stores/NaturLeaf/
PainDefense (Joint & Muscles Formula) - www.healthy.net/paindefense
Phenomena (Skincare, Weight Mgt, Imunnity) - www.healthy.net/phenomena/
SweetLeaf (Stevia-Natural Sweetener) - www.healthy.net/sweetleaf
Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) - www.healthy.net/teeccino
Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) - www.healthy.net/thirdline
Vitamin Store - www.vitacost.com/asp/default.asp?ID=Healthy01
NEWS FROM THE VILLAGE
Featured Center
The Healthy Child Center provides a strong focus on natural health approaches such as herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, Chinese medicine and Bach flower remedies for common childhood health problems. The Center features over 85 articles from leading experts in natural health care for children, including alternative solutions for attention deficit disorder, children's health news from the leading newswires, a children's health bookstore, as well as healthy products for children including herbal alternatives for sugar and all-natural, organic nutritional supplements for children.
Healthy Woman Update
The number one reason most women nurse is for the health of their child. In "Breast Milk: The Perfect Food" Lauri M. Aesoph N.D. details these benefits, such as building stronger babies, decreasing infections, allergies, colic and diarrhea, enhancing immunity and intelligence, and offsetting obesity. She also presents some of the research documenting why this happens.
Healthy Kitchen - Healthy Foods
Seeds are the potential for new life that are grown as part of a plant and in some way reach the earth to carry on their species. In "Seeds" Elson M. Haas M.D. selects three seeds (pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower) and shows how these are high-protein foods, with even more protein than grains. He outlines the nutritional value of seeds, plus cooking and storage tips.
Healthy Alternatives
Biofeedback is generally defined as the presentation to a person of ongoing biological information, such as heart rate, usually by means of meters, lights, or auditory signals, so that he or she can become aware of inside-the-skin behaviors. With biofeedback it is quite easy to learn to control certain autonomic functions. In "Biofeedback" Elmer Green, Ph.D. explains how biofeedback works - how imagination of a change in physiological processes gets converted into an actual physiological process.
Find a Professional
The Professional Referral Network contains searchable directories for 20 leading professional associations in complementary and integrative health care, with over 16,000 professionals. Looking for a healthcare professional offering care with colonics? The Colon Hydrotherapy section includes the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy member database.
Featured Natural Medicine School
The Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Tucson, AZ prepares competent practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Their Master in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is an intensive, comprehensive program, completing four academic years in thirty-six calendar months. Students are in school forty-one weeks a year and an additional six weeks in clinic. (2766 hours) The Master in Acupuncture program is the same curriculum except for courses and clinic in Chinese herbology. (2330 hours) For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/asaom/
To search a directory of natural medicine schools go to:
www.healthy.net/schools
GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR
Global Health Calendar
Natural Products Expo West 2002
Anaheim, CA USA
March 7-10, 2002
Contact: New Hope Natural Media - 303-939-8440
Nutracon
Exploring the nature of science
Anaheim, CA USA
March 11-13, 2002
Contact: New Hope Natural Media - 866-458-4935
Sixth Annual Alternative Therapies Symposium and Exhibition
The Therapeutic Relationsip: Scientific, Cultural, and Personal Perspectives
San Diego, CA USA
March 14-17, 2002
Contact: InnoVision Communications - 760-633-3910
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
Contact: Power Places Tours & Conferences, Inc. - 800-234-TOUR
National Center for Homeopathy 2002 Annual Conference
Also featuring a special Post-conference workshop with Nandita Shah
Phoenix, AZ USA
April 11-16, 2002
Contact: National Center for Homeopathy - 703-548-7790
International Scientific Conference on Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Medicine Research
Boston, MA USA
April 12-14, 2002
Contact: Harvard Medical School Dept of Continuing Education - 781-245-3010
An Evening with Dr. Andrew Weil: A 'Wisdom of the Sages' Event
Marriott Hotel, Center City at 7:30pm
Philadelphia, PA USA
April 18, 2002
Contact: Mind Body Spirit Expo - 215-627-0102
Integrative Pain Medicine
New York, NY USA
April 19-20, 2002
Contact: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Rosenthal Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicin - 212-543-9542
All Things Organic Conference and Trade Show
Austin, TX USA
May 8-15, 2002
Contact: The Organic Trade Association - 413-774-7511
Holistic Medicine Scientific Conference
Breaking Down Barriers - Building Bridges
Toronto, Ontario CANADA
May 15-18, 2002
Contact: American Holistic Medical Association - 703-556-9728
Botanical Medicine in Modern Clinical Practice
New York, NY USA
May 20-24, 2002
Contact: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Rosenthal Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine - 212-543-9542
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Suzan Walter, Director, HealthWorld Online Global Health Calendar, Speakers Network, Professional Referral Network, Association Network - swalter@healthy.net
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