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HEALTH NEWS
Hidden Dangers Clues On Ingredient Labels Reveal Hard-To-Find Trans Fats
When government researchers said no amount of trans fat was safe to eat, consumers hurried to their pantry shelves. But once they got there, they were stumped. That's because food manufacturers don't have to list the amount of trans fat on the nutrition panel - even though it can be found in more than 40 percent of the food on supermarket shelves.
Low, Low Blood Pressure Heals Heart
New research suggests doctors need to target lower goals for blood pressure to reverse heart damage caused by hypertension. A recent study attempted to find out if lowering blood pressure could reverse or ease one of its dangerous effects -- stiffening of the arteries. After 12 months, patients who had a blood pressure goal below 130/85 had a significant improvement in arterial stiffness.
Many Americans' Unhealthy Habits Add Up To A Bigger Bill For Everyone
Most of the blame for rising health-care costs, experts say, can be found by looking in the mirror or on our plates. One-third of all deaths are attributed to smoking, diet and a lack of exercise. This is a societal problem. Instead of money for education and fighting terrorism, the money is going to go to take care of your neighbor who wouldn't quit smoking.
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EDITOR'S PICK - REMO
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. Remo HealthRhythms offers an exciting collection of drums for your own personal drumming experience or for creating a drum circle. Check out the 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
Dr. Galland's Integrated
Medicine
Medical researchers have been recommending high fibre diets for decades. Unfortunately, the sales of bulk laxatives have gone up rather than an increase in fibre consumption from food. In "Understanding Dietary Fibre" Leo Galland, M.D. discusses the need for both soluble and insoluble fibre in the diet and that the best source is from foods. The fibre found in food is far more complex than the purified powders sold in drug stores.
Mind Body Health
Our understanding of most diseases is still quite primitive, reports David S. Sobel, M.D in "The Mind/Body Guilt Syndrome." We know very little about why some people exposed to stressors, such as germs and traumatic experiences, become ill while others remain healthy. Mind matters, but mind cannot always triumph over matter. Sometimes the biology of disease is simply overwhelming.
Keeping Fit
All young people who compete in fall sports should perform appropriate exercise programs to enhance their physical fitness, according to Dr. Wayne Westcott in "A Standard Conditioning Program For All Fall Sports." Training procedures vary based on the demands of the activity. But when it comes to muscle conditioning, similar strength training program may be successfully applied to all of the athletes.
Integrative Dentistry
In "All About Teeth Whitening" Flora Parsa Stay D.D.S. explains the difference between over-the-counter teeth whitening systems and the ones you get from the dental offices. She describes various options including advantages and disadvantages.
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November 14-17, 2002 in Washington, DC
A conference to explore the uniqueness, wealth and complexity of the healing traditions indigenous to the American continent, with emphasis on their potential for delivering culturally sensitive and effective healthcare. This event will highlight the effectiveness and value of many traditional healing practices through a presentation of case-studies. Sponsored by Continuum Center for Health and Healing, Beth Israel Medical Center. For details contact: Pro-Cultura, Inc. 866-547-3309
RECOMMENDED READING
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Good sex is defined as feeling good about yourself, good about your partner, and good about what you're doing. In "The New Male Sexuality, Revised Edition" Bernie Zilbergeld includes many exercises--ranging from solo mental activities to practice sessions requiring a willing partner--that he's used regularly in his practice. In addition, he provides suggested scripts that give examples of how to talk to your partner.
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KICK THE SUGAR HABIT
STEVIA - THE NATURAL HERBAL SWEETENER
Stevia, one of the most beneficial plants on earth, is used throughout the world as a no-calorie sweetener. Native to Paraguay, it is a small green plant bearing leaves which have a delicious and refreshing taste that can be 30 times sweeter than sugar. SweetLeaf? brand SteviaPlus?, a nutritional supplement available in convenient packets and powder form, uses only a small amount of stevia to produce its remarkably refreshing taste. In fact, you can reduce your sugar use by 2 teaspoons for each packet of SteviaPlus? due to its natural and intense sweetness! Sweetleaf? also offers stevia in a convenient liquid form.
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HEALTHY KITCHEN
HEALTHY FOODS
Grains are the most commonly consumed foods worldwide. They are the main human fuel and a good source of complex carbohydrate - slower burning and with more sustained energy than simple sugars. In "Grains" Elson M. Haas M.D. details how whole (unprocessed) grains provide a healthy amount of B vitamins, vitamin E, and many minerals. He discusses research on health benefits of grains and addresses the nutritional value of ten specific grains.
HEALTHY COMPUTING
After working at the computer, are your eyes irritated? Approximately 33 - 37% of people experience eye irritation such as, itching, burning, dry eyes or difficulty focusing on the distant objects after computer work. In "How To Increase Clear Vision" Erik Peper, Ph.D. offers tips, such as blinking, adjusting monitor height and looking out a window.
NATURAL ALTERNATIVES
Alternative Medicine Center
HealthWorld Online's Alternative Medicine Center is a comprehensive and authoritative site dealing with the great systems of traditional healthcare from around the world--acupuncture, Ayurveda, herbal medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy, and Traditional Chinese medicine-as well as many ancient and modern natural therapies. It includes a library of articles, resources and services from leading experts and organizations.
Healthy Woman
In "Healthy Breasts" Emily Kane N.D. outlines that healthy breasts need plenty of water, restful sleep, adequate intake of essential fatty acids, very limited intake of other fats, easy on the chocolate, plenty of kale, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, collard greens, squash, organic carrots, seasonal fruit, and a positive attitude.
Mind Body Health
Mental illness is certainly one of the major health problems today. Too often people assume that psychological problems require psychological solutions. In "Psychological Problems: Treating Mind and Body" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. explains that the homeopathic alternative to treating psychological and physical diseases is to assume that mind and body are undeniably connected and that a microdose must be individually prescribed based on the totality of the sick person's symptoms.
Music and Wellness
In "One Happy Family: Notes of Camaraderie" Barry Bittman, M.D. relates the story of an elementary school music teacher who combines love for children with recreational music-making that builds bridges on solid foundations of camaraderie, caring, nurturing and creative expression. Perhaps we would have less school violence if every child began each day with an interactive program that taught tolerance, respect and appreciation for one another.
Healthy Alternatives
The body has a wonderfully effective and astoundingly complex mechanism for ridding the body of waste and poisons. This can be helped by using basic, simple and safe herbs as long as the eliminative process are addressed as a whole and not just the colon. In "Herbal Detoxification" David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. offers suggestions for herbs that effectively supply the actions whilst also being safe and mild.
Find an Alternative Healthcare 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 a mind/body approach? The Mind/Body Health section includes Academy for Guided Imagery, American Society for the Alexander Technique, and Focusing Institute member databases.
Featured Natural Medicine School
The academic materials for the International School for Colon Hydrotherapy Juno Beach, FL are original texts from the science of hydrotherapy in Europe. iSCH offers a Basic Cource (100 hours), plus an Advanced Program (30 hours) open to any therapist who has been in practice a minimum of one year. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/isch/
To search a directory of natural medicine schools go to:
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GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR
Southwestern Reiki Conference - Spiritual Healing: Research and Practice
Daniel J. Benor, MD Keynote & Workshop
Sedona, AZ USA
October 12-14, 2002
Contact: Southwestern Reiki Conference - 928-522-0326
Fifth World Congress On Qigong
Medical Qigong in Self-Care and Healing
San Francisco, CA USA
November 1-4, 2002
Contact: East West Academy of Healing Arts - 415-285-9400
NCA Miami 02
World Fitness
Miami, FL USA
November 8-10, 2002
Contact: ECA World Fitness - 888-MIAMI-ECA
Indigenous Healing Traditions of the Americas: Paths to a New Medicine
Washington, DC
November 14-17, 2002
Contact: Pro-Cultura., Inc. - 866-547-3309
Women's Health: Pharmacy from the Rainforest & Reef
Perspectives in Integrative Healing
Ambegris Caye, Belize BELIZE
November 30-December 7, 2002
Contact: HealthQuest Travel & Education - 877-987-1715
Supply Side West
Las Vegas, NV USA
December 4-6, 2002
Contact: Supply Side - 480-990-1101 x1037
The Psychology of Health, Immunity and Disease
Hilton Head Island, SC USA
December 9-15, 2002
Contact: The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine - 800-743-2226
National Nutritional Foods Association Southeast Convention and Trade Show
Orlando, FL USA
December 13-15, 2002
Contact: National Nutritional Foods Association - 800-828-7250
The Global Holistic Health Summit
Bangalore, Karnataka INDIA
January 12-17, 2003
Contact: International Holistic Health Association - 9180-2214-625
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