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HEALTH NEWS
'Drink At Least 8 Glasses Of Water A Day' -- Really?
The universal advice that has made guzzling water a national pastime is more urban myth than medical dogma and appears to lack scientific proof. "The fact is that, potentially, there is harm even in water," explains a kidney specialist. "Even modest increases in fluid intake can result in 'water intoxication' if one's kidneys are unable to excrete enough water (urine).
Genetically Modified Crops May Pass Helpful Traits To Weeds
For the first time, researchers have shown that a gene artificially inserted into crop plants to fend off pests can migrate to weeds in a natural environment and make the weeds stronger. This is the first example of what might happen if a beneficial transgene accidentally spread to a wild population and then proliferated in subsequent generations.
Feds To Study Chelation Therapy
Chelation therapy is the main treatment for lead poisoning. Some doctors have argued for decades that chelation therapy also could clear blocked heart arteries. The government is beginning a $30 million study to determine whether chelation therapy offers any benefit for sufferers of heart disease.
Long Distance Air Travelers Advised To Know Risk Factors And How To Prevent DVT
As millions of travelers take to the skies this summer, some may not realize that they may be at risk for developing a serious medical complication - deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), most often blood clots in the deep veins of the legs. Some airports are posting warning signs and prevention tips.
To keep up-to-date with news in the world of health and medicine, visit our Healthy News and our Healthy News Archive.
EDITOR'S PICK - NUTRITIONAL INFLUENCES ON ILLNESS
DR. Werbach's Nutrition Research Classic Now on CD!
Compiled over the last 15 years by internationally known nutrition expert Melvyn Werbach, M.D., Nutritional Influences on Illness is your instant access to the scientific literature on nutritional medicine -- over 4,200 pages of nutrition research on specific health conditions. Designed for health practitioners, supplement formulators, researchers & proactive consumers, the CD covers the 100 health conditions in a masterful, easy-to-read style. Other nutritional medicine sourcebooks are available. SPECIAL: Previously $395, CD now available for only $99!
COLUMNS FROM THE EXPERTS
Dr. Galland's Integrated
Medicine
In "What is Integrated Medicine?" Leo Galland, M.D. addresses conventional western medicine, alternative medical systems, and the importance of including dietary, environmental or social conditions - to enable you to learn how to heal yourself.
Mind Body Health Newsletter
In "Sexual Activity and Heart Attack: Not to Worry" David S. Sobel, M.D. shares the "Bad News" and the "Good News" to reassure those patients and their partners who avoid sexual activity for fear of triggering a recurrent heart attack.
Keeping Fit
Of the training variables associated with strength development, none is more important or less understood than repetitions. In "Keeping Fit: How Many Repetitions?" Dr. Wayne L. Wescott explains the correlation between your muscle fiber type and the optimum number of repetitions performed per set.
Staying Healthly Tips
In "10 Tips on Weight and Food Cravings" Elson M. Haas, M.D. reminds you to pay attention to messages from you body that can guide you as you build a new way of eating into your life.
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HEALTHY SHOPPING
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Vital Botanicals brings you the highest quality natural Oregon Grape Ecz-Cream, formulated specially with a highly concentrated form of Oregon Grape extract, along with extract of Phytolacca and essential oil of Lemon, in a natural cream base (4 oz.) The Oregon Grape Tincture is made from pure, certified organic Oregon Grape. Vital Botanicals offers an extra large bottle filled with a potent 1:5 extract of this herbal remedy. Buy 3 Oregon Grape Tinctures and Get 1 Free! Buy 4 bottles of the tincture and 1 Oregon Grape Ecz-Cream & Save 25%!
All Natural Baby Cream, Shampoo & Soap
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Erbaviva's unique skin care products for babies and pregnant moms use the highest quality, all-natural botanical ingredients--the finest quality organic oils and organic or wild crafted herbs and essential oils ensure the safest possible therapeutic results and minimal risk of hypoallergenic reaction. No artificial fragrances, additives, dyes or animal testing.
Tri-Estrogen Cream With Progesterone
Natural help for menopausal symptoms. Natural estrogens balanced with natural progesterone provide a safe and effective alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Help prevent osteoporosis, diminish aches & pains, relieve hot flashes, increase energy levels, and restore sexual desire.
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HEALTHY BOOKSTORE
Healthy Bookstore - ViVa's Healthy Dining Guide
ViVa's Healthy Dining Guide is an easy-to-use directory of restaurants and markets across the nation that specialize in vegetarian, healthy ethnic, and natural foods. Comprehensive state-by-state listings offer details on locations, featured cuisine, hours of operation, price ranges, phone numbers, reservation and payment options, patron comments, and much more. Developed by holistic nutritionist Lisa Margolin, and health care professional Connie Dee, this excellent reference guide empowers health conscious travelers and others with needed information for heart-healthy diets, optimum health choices, weight management, and the search for simply delicious food. Order your copy now at www.healthybelly.com.
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ChildLife (Nutritional Supplements for Kids) - www.healthy.net/childlife
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Here, There & Beyond (Essential Oils) - www.healthy.net/heretherebeyond
Inner Peace Music - www.healthy.net/innerpeace
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Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) - www.healthy.net/thirdline
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TIPS FOR A HEALTHY SUMMER
Don't let your summer be tarnished with a fall, twisted limb, sports injury or over-exertion. Prevention is far better than needing "First Aid for Sprains & Strains" including R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate).
More solutions to common health concerns related to summertime fun and adventure:
First Aid for Poison Ivy
First Aid for Sunburn
First Aid for Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke
First Aid for Insect Stings
All-Natural Children's Sunscreen from Erbaviva
NEWS FROM THE VILLAGE
Featured Center
One of the Internet's most comprehensive resources on herbal medicine is HealthWorld Online's Herbal Medicine Center, with over 200 articles from leading experts such as Mark Blumenthal, Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., David Hoffmann, Steven Foster, Donald Brown, N.D., and Janet Zand. O.M.D., as well as a fully illustrated Herbal Materia Medica and online archives of HerbalGram.
Healthy Woman Update
"A Case of Cystitis, Vaginitis and Edema of the Eyelids" is a real case history of a 32 year old women. Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D., M.S.W., DHANP presents the symptoms and documents the homeopathic remedy treatment that successfully brought the patient back to good health.
Music and Wellness
It’s a fact that due to recent advances in medicine, people are living longer. In "Take Two Music Lessons in the Golden Years: And Call Me In The Morning" Barry Bittman, M.D. shows how creative expression is one of the principal elements for staying young and healthy.
Healthy Kitchen - Healthy Foods
Fish is a very good quality protein, easily usable by our body, and a complete protein, containing all our essential amino acids. In "Seafood" Elson M. Haas, M.D. outlines the vast array of benefits of eating various varieties of fish, including lowering blood cholesterol, protecting against hardening of the arteries, and reducing the likelihood of arterial thrombosis, heart attacks, and strokes.
Healthy Alternatives
Your health may be at risk if you believe the myths that assert that you do not need extra vitamins and minerals if you eat properly. In "A Revolution in Health Care: Dietary Supplements" Michael Janson M.D. details why dietary supplements must be an integral part of a comprehensive health program.
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 colonics? The Colon Hydrotherapy section includes the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy member database.
Featured Natural Medicine School
Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic's curriculum is a 13 academic quarter program designed to offer, in sequence, all of the courses pertinent to a complete chiropractic education. Courses cover the biological and clinical sciences and all aspects of chiropractic, including establishing and maintaining a successful practice. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/sherman/
To search a directory of natural medicine schools go to:
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GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR
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
Feeding the Hungry Heart: The Search for True Nourishment
Fontana, WI USA
September 28-29, 2002
Contact: Association for Humanistic Psychology - 888-824-0879
Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine
A Landmark Conference on Immune System Disorders, Cancer, Pain, Mental Health and Addictions
East Rutherford, NJ USA
October 3-6, 2002
Contact: Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation - 212-274-1079
Natural Products Expo East
Washington, DC USA
October 3-6, 2002
Contact: New Hope Natural Media - 866-458-4935
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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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