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HEALTH NEWS
Nightmare Scenario of Antibiotic Resistance Has Arrived
Medical experts have long described it as the nightmare scenario of antibiotic resistance: the day when the bacteria that cause of some of the most common and troublesome infections to afflict man, become resistant to the antibiotic arsenal's weapon of last resort. That day has arrived. Pay attention to the cautions against overuse of antibiotics.
High National Rate of Senior Suicide Gaining Notice
Most Americans are unaware of the high rate of suicide among senior citizens. Although older Americans make up about 13 percent of the population, they account for nearly 20 percent of all suicides. Researchers have issued a wake-up call to the elderly, their families, caregivers, and physicians. Contributing factors to elderly suicide are depression, mental impairments, better access to firearms, and social isolation.
Genetic Test Detects HIV Within Weeks
At present, standard antibody tests to detect HIV can fail to detect infection for up to six months and may return a wrong result. Researchers announced that widespread genetic screening and the pooling of blood samples will make it possible to pick up infections just a few weeks old. Detection in weeks rather than months would allow treatment to begin sooner and stop HIV from spreading.
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EDITOR'S PICK - REMO HEALTHRHYTHMS
Drumming - Your Musical Prescription For Wellness
Drumming is now being recognized for its value as a tool for stress-reduction, relaxation, exercise, spirituality, and personal expression. As a self-help strategy or group activity, drumming can help all people, regardless of prior musical experience, to achieve a state of creativity and enjoyment through one of the world's oldest & simplest instruments. Check out Remo HealthRhythms' Personal Percussion Kit, innovative sound shapes, Drum Circle Starter Kit, Buffalo Drums, Djembes, and more.... Discover drumming. Find the rhythm that is already within you!
COLUMNS FROM THE EXPERTS
The Healer Within
In the Chinese tradition where energy pathways and points are accepted aspects of the body, attention is drawn to specific energy areas as the rhythm of the breath continues. In "Progressive Relaxation, Option II" Dr. Roger Jahnke presents a procedure that includes 16 stations or points of awareness and is very simple and brief.
Mind Over Matter
Guided imagery is rapidly gaining acceptance in other areas as well. In "Guided Imagery: a new approach for conventional healthcare" Barry Bittman, M.D. weaves a story that is like experiencing an imagery session, then presents specific research and encouraging stories of recent developments regarding this technique.
Understanding Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicines are often effective in treating the average case of mumps, and help reduce the chances of complications. In "Mumps" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. outlines common symptoms related to mumps, and suggests the appropriate homeopathic remedy for each.
Echoes of Silence
We have all experienced anxiety, and can agree that it has never done anyone any good. In "Anxiety" Robert Rabbin notes that it is our internal interpretive response to a situation, real or imagined, which leads us to believe that something bad is going to happen. We have to be able to see that our response has nothing to do with anything. It exists purely within our own imagination.
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HEALTHY BOOKSTORE
Healthy Bookstore - Breast Cancer, Beyond Convention
More and more Americans are turning to complementary and alternative medicine to supplement their Western treatments. "Breast Cancer, Beyond Convention: The World's Foremost Authorities on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Offer Advice on Healing" is a collection of essays edited by oncologist, Debu Tripathy, and acupuncturist/herbalists, Isaac Cohen and Mary Tagliaferri (who herself is a breast cancer survivor). It serves as a guide to the alternative therapies most often used by women with breast cancer.
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NEWS FROM THE VILLAGE
Featured Center
The Healthy Woman Center provides a powerful resource of over 130 articles and Real Audio tapes from leading experts in natural health care for women such as Susan Lark, M.D., Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, and Honora Lee Wolfe. The Center provides daily Women's Health News from the leading newswires, self-care and alternative therapies such as herbal medicine, homeopathy and Chinese medicine for dozens of women's health concerns, a Daily Women's Health Expert feature from a leading authority in women's health, a women's health bookstore, as well as women's health products from leading eco-friendly companies.
Healthy Child Update
Hyperactivity, medically termed Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, can affect children, adolescents, and even some adults. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and may include problems with language, memory, and motor skills. In In "Hyperactivity" Janet Zand L.Ac., O.M.D. offers parents a greater understanding of what is going on, plus provides an overview of related conventional treatment, dietary guidelines, nutritional supplements, herbal treatment, homeopathy, and acupressure.
Music and Wellness
In "Got Rhythm? the first of a 2-part series on recreational music-making" Barry Bittman, M.D. relates how most people view themselves as not musical. Yet when given the chance to express themselves musically without critique, it's amazing how fast people join in and make music. Why is there such a dramatic and sudden turnaround for these folks? The answer probably lies in our past where impressions of self were progressively chiseled in stone over many formidable years.
Healthy Kitchen - Healthy Recipes
In summer, we consume more liquids and raw, fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, and a lighter diet in general, and we are usually more active. This is a good season to experiment with special diets, such as fasting, or a raw food diet. In "Summer 4-Day Menu Plan" Elson M. Haas M.D. provides special "summer" menus, plus 13 menus.
Healthy Alternatives
In "Naturopathy" Leon Chaitow N.D., D.O., M.R.O. explains that this is a system which is concerned with the whole person, rather than just the problems afflicting various organs and systems. Naturopathy recognizes and uses the fact that the body is a self-healing organism, working with the knowledge that if the right environment and opportunity for self-healing can be created repair, recovery and good health will result, spontaneously and illhealth will be prevented.
Association Network -- Hot Pick
The American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) is a national clearing house to connect you with resources you can use to improve your health and well-being. Wherever you are on the path of creating wellness, AHHA assists you to become informed about the many options available in the health care arena today.
Visit ahha.org
Featured Natural Medicine School
California College of Ayurveda offers a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist (C.A.S.) program in three locations: the home campus in Grass Valley, CA and at satellite sites in Southern California and the Bay Area. C.A.S. identifies the client's constitution and the nature of any imbalances, and then designs a treatment program using diet, herbs, colors, aromas, sound, pancha karma, yoga and meditation. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/cca/
To search a directory of natural medicine schools go to:
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GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR
Global Health Calendar
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
Leelanau Holistic Summer Institute
Session 1: Intro to Holistic Health/Intro to Holism & Expressive Arts
Glen Arbor, MI USA
July 28-August 3, 2002
Contact: Western Michigan University - 231-995-1788
National Qigong (Chi Kung) Conference - USA
Portland, OR USA
August 16-19, 2002
Contact: The National Qigong (Chi Kung) Association USA - 218-365-6330
30th Annual Cancer Convention - Alternative Therapies
For the General Public and Professionals
Universal City, CA USA
August 31-September 2, 2002
Contact: Cancer Control Society - 323-663-7801
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
Cancer As a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving
A free conference designed to heal, celebrate and empower anyone touched by cancer
Hayward, CA USA
September 14-15, 2002
Contact: Healing Journeys - 800-423-9882
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Suzan Walter, Director, HealthWorld Online's Global Health Calendar, Speakers Network, Professional Referral Network, Association Network - swalter@healthy.net
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Nancy Shaw, Communications Director, HealthWorld Online - nancys@healthy.net
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