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HEALTH NEWS
Experts Call for Limiting Antibiotic Use
A group of antibiotic experts is calling for the government and industry to take steps to curtail the use of certain antibiotics in farm animals because the practice could have deadly consequences for humans. One of the main problems is certain antibiotics are used to promote growth in chickens, cows and other food-producing animals, which can lead to strains of bacteria resistant to the antibiotics. Many of these bacteria can then infect people and cause fatal illnesses if antibiotics are no longer effective against them.
Sure Ways to Beat Sun Damage
Sun exposure causes premature signs of aging (like wrinkles and brown spots), and it's the primary link to skin cancer, the No. 1 cancer in women ages 25 to 29. Get smart about prevention options. Go for higher SPFs. Get wise about windows. Use SPF detergent. Beat the burn with olive oil. Stop smoking.
Comprehensive Training May Produce More Empathic Doctors: Study Finds Primary Care Physicians Use Specific Skills, Attitude Training to Increase Medical Student Empathy
How well doctors empathize with patients - a key part of their "bedside manner" - may result from teaching a combination of specific skills and comprehensive attitudes in medical school. A recent study shows that physicians are divided on exactly what approach to use to teach empathy, and demonstrates that limiting the teaching of empathy to actions like eye contact and body language won't alone help students learn to better understand their patients. Some felt that teaching specific skills, like giving feedback, appropriate touch and even making follow-up calls, made empathy easier to teach and made learning easier to evaluate. But skills alone ignore much of the richness of what actually occurs when a doctor and patient interact.
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EDITOR'S PICK - ARTHRITICARE
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COLUMNS FROM THE EXPERTS
The Healer Within
Every original culture on the planet earth has a system of "hands on" healing. In western cultures this is generally called massage. As the movement from drugs and surgery progresses toward alternatives, massage will emerge as one of our primary new, while actually ancient, therapeutic modalities. Hospitals, and even corporations, are hiring massage therapists to help with healing and to prevent the negative impacts of stress.herapists to help with healing and to prevent the negative impacts of stress. In "Self-Applied Massage of the Feet" Dr. Roger Jahnke explains how to do self-applied massage to the feet.
Mind Over Matter
In "It’s Far More than Music: it’s an idea whose time has come" Barry Bittman, M.D. reports on the growing international awareness of Recreational Music-making. This non-performance-based musical expression offers a powerful experience toward living life fully - through musical expression that has little to do with...of all things...music!
Understanding Homeopathy Are you interested in experimenting with homeopathic medicines? In "Ten Common Homeopathic Medicines" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. selects a well-rounded assortment and explains how each is used. His list includes Allium cepa, Arnica, Chamomilla, Hypericum, Ignatia, Magnesia phosphorica, Nux vomica, Pulsatilla and Rhus tox.
Staying Healthly Tips
Spring is an ideal time to seek and discover an essential aspect of life — Relationships...to the earth, to yourself, and to others. In "10 Tips for Healthy Relationships" Elson M. Haas, M.D. provides fresh insights and needed reminders about relating to others, plus how to restore relationship satisfaction.
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NEWS FROM THE VILLAGE
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 Child Update
Sometimes a child won't have a bowel movement for many days, and parents aren't sure whether or not to be concerned. In "Childhood Constipation" the American Institute of Preventive Medicine has compiled guidelines so that parents can recognize when to be seek medical attention for their child and when to use self-care tips to remedy the situation.
Healthy Kitchen - Healthy Diets
Many people using professional Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment today combine internal medicine and/or acupuncture with changes in their diet and lifestyle to effect a more rapid cure. In " Diet and Lifestyle: The Basics of Good Health" Robert Flaws O.M.D. explains the less understood role of diet and lifestyle for the full and lasting effect from TCM.
Healthy Alternatives
Herbal and nutritional supplements have been traditionally used in treating and enhancing women's health for a long time. Premenstrual syndrome, menopause, and other difficulties can respond favorably to natural medicine. In "Herbal Programs for Women's Health" Janet Zand L.Ac., O.M.D.T clears up some of the confusion as to which remedy to take, when to take it, and how long it should be continued. She also addresses how to combine an herbal remedy with other nutritional supplements for maximum effectiveness.
Association Network -- Hot Pick
The mission of the National Center for Homeopathy (NCH) is to promote health through homeopathy. By providing general education to the public about homeopathy, and specific education to homeopaths, the NCH helps to make homeopathy available throughout the United States.
Visit www.homeopathic.org
Featured Natural Medicine School
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in Portland, Oregon is a non-profit educational institution offering comprehensive professional training in traditional Oriental medicine, including a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree. Each year of the OCOM program emphasizes specific learning objectives, with classes designed to bring the student to levels of skills and knowledge in a coordinated and integrated approach. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/ocom/
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GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR
Global Health Calendar
65th Annual Natural Products Trade Show and Convention
NNFA MarketPlace 2002: Let's Get Down To Business
Las Vegas, NV USA
June 7-0, 2002
Contact: National Nutritional Foods Association - 800-966-6632
12th Annual ISSSEEM Conference
The Co-Creation Process in Energy Medicine: A Synergy of
the Sciences & the Healing Arts
Boulder, CO USA
June 14-19, 2002
Contact: International Society for the Study of Subtle
Energies & Energy Medicine - 303-425-4625
27th Annual National Wellness Conference
Seeking Balance In A Changing World
Stevens Point, WI USA
July 14-19
Contact: National Wellness Institute, Inc. - 800-243-8694
NCCAM Distinguished Lectures in CAM
Charles Rosenberg, PhD of Harvard University
Bethesda, MD USA
July 25, 2002
Contact: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - 301-594-9632
The Application of Anti-Aging Medicine
3rd Annual Monte Carlo Anti-Aging Conference & Exposition
Monte Carlo, Monaco MONACO
September 6-9, 2002
Contact: International Anti-Aging Systems of Great Britain - 44 870 901 7878
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