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HEALTH NEWS
Low Vit C Levels Linked to Heart Disease and Stroke
Researchers in the UK found that low blood levels of vitamin C - a marker of poor fruit and vegetable intake - may result in a higher risk of heart attacks and stroke in men and women and some cancers in men. The findings indicate that modest increases in fruit and vegetable intake of just one or two servings a day may be associated with large benefits for health.
Yoga Guide for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
People with RA may benefit from low-impact exercises like Yoga to help improve overall health and fitness without further damaging or hurting the joints. The American Yoga Association and Arthritis Foundation now offer a unique online Yoga guide, Remain Active with RA. It consists of a 35-minute Yoga routine encompassing traditional Yoga poses including range-of-motion, muscle strengthening, and endurance exercises -- the three major forms of exercise typically prescribed for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Ginseng Extract May Keep Diabetes in Check
Although ginseng root has shown some promise for treating diabetes, a new study of mice suggests the berry of the herb may be far more effective for controlling elevated blood sugar levels. The berry appears to be more effective than the root because it contains five to seven times the concentration of a compound called ginsenoside Re. Further research will determine if these results hold true when tested in humans.
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COLUMNS FROM THE EXPERTS
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 "Breathing Practices" Dr. Roger Jahnke explains the numerous beneficial physiological mechanisms that are triggered when we turn our attention to the breath and then increase it's volume. As it turns out, unknown to science until very recently, the action of the lungs, diaphragm and thorax are a primary pump for the lymph fluid, a lymph heart. In addition, the breath is the source for oxygen, which is the key element in the body's ability to produce energy.
Mind Over Matter
In "On Tattered Wings: a closer look" Barry Bittman, M.D. shares a poignant story of his experience photographing a butterfly that translated into deeper insights of what his patients were facing. A reminder to look deeper for beauty, uniqueness and the divinity that's expressed by a soul.
Understanding Homeopathy
A growing number of professional athletes and weekend warriors are spelling relief H-O-M-E-O-P-A-T-H-Y. Although homeopathic medicines have a reputation of helping people who are suffering from chronic diseases, these natural medicines are wonderfully effective in treating common sports injuries. In "Homeopathic Medicines For Sports Injuries" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. offers helpful information about single remedies vs. formulas, internal and external remedies, and frequency of doses.
Integrative Dentistry
In "The Connection Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease" Flora Parsa Stay D.D.S. offers us startling, important information. Most people believe that a little bleeding while brushing their teeth is normal. It is such myths and misconceptions that have resulted in more than 80% of the population with gum disease. Periodontal disease (gum disease) is an infection that causes chronic inflammation of the gums, with one of it's signs being bleeding while brushing or flossing. Recent studies have found that there is a direct correlation between heart disease and gum disease. The understanding of this relationship and what to do about it is a matter of life and death.
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HEALTHY BOOKSTORE
Healthy Bookstore
In "Meditation Secrets for Women," Camille Maurine and Lorin Roche, Ph.D. introduce a refreshingly modern, female-oriented approach to meditation that encourages "luxuriating in the sensory world, resting in the simplicity of your own being, enjoying yourself shamelessly." Meditation fills a need that women crave: to carve out time for themselves "to rest, to restore, to settle in." Rather than impose rules and strict discipline, however, the authors encourage women to rejuvenate themselves, open up, and affirm their "womanness" through meditation.
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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 Man Update
Congestion and overgrowth of the prostate gland is virtually universal in men over the age of 60. A small number of enlarged or inflamed prostates may be cancerous and need medical treatment. In "Herbal Therapy and the Male Reproductive System" David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. addresses benign prostatic hypertrophy that causes varying degrees of bladder outlet obstruction and offers several herbal options for treatment.
Healthy Kitchen - Healthy Foods
You normally think of using seasonings to enhance the flavor of food. In "Seasonings” Elson M. Haas M.D explains how many herbs and spices can be used for medicinal purposes, such as stimulating the appetite or aiding digestion. He details salt, extracts, peppers, condiments, herbs and spices, and sweeteners.
Healthy Alternatives
In "Acupuncture Anaesthesia" George T. Lewith M.A., M.R.C.G.P., M.R.C.P. explains how it is used in China for a wide variety of operations, from minor procedures to open heart surgery. In the Western medical system it is used for pain relief and could well be applicable for minor procedures anesthesia and post-operative pain relief.
Association Network -- Hot Pick
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) website offers resources and information regarding disease prevention, health restoration, curricula and contacts for naturopathic medical education, affiliated state associations, naturopathic physician referral database, political action, and links to other organizations that share the AANP mission to transform the medical paradigm to a true health care delivery system.
Visit www.naturopathic.org
Featured Natural Medicine School
School of Homeopathy, Devon in New Haven, CT offers a full three-year professional study program in classical homeopathy based upon the school's U.K. course accredited by the United Kingdom Society of Homeopaths. You can progress at your own rate with the flexible study time for the intensive correspondence course at home, plus regional seminars and study days. Completion of the various stages of the program count towards the 500 hour entry requirement for the Council for Homeopathic Certification examination and for the study requirements for North American Society of Homeopaths registration. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/devon/
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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 7-10, 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
KEY SITES IN HEALTHWORLD ONLINE
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James Strohecker, Co-founder, President, HealthWorld Online - jim@healthy.net
SENIOR EDITOR:
Suzan Walter, Director, HealthWorld Online's Global Health Calendar, Speakers Network, Professional Referral Network, Association Network - swalter@healthy.net
ASSOCIATE EDITOR:
Nancy Shaw, Communications Director, HealthWorld Online - nancys@healthy.net
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