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HEALTH NEWS
Garlic compound effective against MRSA 'superbug'
A team of researchers has discovered that a compound that occurs naturally in garlic is highly effective against MRSA, the antibiotic-resistant 'superbug' responsible for increasing numbers of deaths in hospitals.
Herbal Science Group Clarifies Herbal Regulation Issues
The regulation of herbal preparations in the United States is a complex issue. The American Botanical Council has issued some perspectives on herb regulation in response to a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine. ABC supports the approach of an expert panel of appropriately qualified experts being the ones to evaluate the quality, safety and efficacy of herbal products.
Leading Women's Website Bungles Health Information
A leading source for women's information online (www.iVillage.com) and Cosmopolitan magazine recently reported that Medical Acupuncturists are "rigorously trained in multiple styles of acupuncture." They went on to say that "If you are already receiving treatment from a licensed acupuncturist, think about partnering with a medical acupuncturist to help ensure that you're receiving the most benefit from treatment." The National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance points out that these comments incorrectly suggest that Licensed Acupuncturists are less competent and less safe than Medical Acupuncturists.
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HEALTHY LIVING
Simply Well
Wellness starts with the recognition that your body is wise, your mind is wise, and your soul is wise. In "Discover What You Already Know" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H. reminds you that you may not always honor that wisdom in yourself, but it is there nonetheless. He offers you some honest self-exploration exercises that will gradually reveal more of your own inner wisdom.
Staying Healthly Tips
Alcohol has been used as a special and sacred celebratory beverage over many centuries. Concerned about your drinking habits? Review "10 Tips On Wise Alcohol Consumption" prepared by Elson M. Haas, M.D. These include evaluating your consumption, positive and negative impacts, and suggestions for modifications.
Healthy Sexuality
Are you aware that there is a direct relationship between your intimate relationships and your health? In "Sex, Love, and Healing" Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D., M.S.W., DHANP states that often the disease symptoms you may be experiencing are the red flags that your body-mind is using to let you know that some aspect of your relationship isn't working. Are you listening?
WELLNESS INVENTORY - Understanding the Whole Person
Designed to support you in increasing your wellbeing and promoting personal growth, the Wellness Inventory guides you through 12 key areas--from eating, breathing & sex to communication. Exclusively for Healthy Update subscribers: www.healthy.net/well
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NATURAL ALTERNATIVES
Mind Boosters
The root of the ginseng plant has been used in China, Japan, and Korea for many centuries in the therapy of psychiatric and neurological disorders. In "Ginseng Improves Mood in Postmenopausal Women" Ray Sahelian, M.D. presents data on a Norwegian study performed to assess the effects of a standardized ginseng extract on quality of life and on hormone levels in symptomatic postmenopausal women.
Healthy Alternatives
Osteopathy is a system of health care which recognizes that the self-healing, self-regulating ability of the body is dependent upon a number of factors, including favorable environmental conditions (internal and external), adequate nutrition and normal structural integrity. In "What is Osteopathy?" Leon Chaitow N.D., D.O., M.R.O. covers the concept of osteopathy and the distinction between osteopathic and other forms of physical treatment.
Healthy Child
In "Cough (Children & Infants)" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. presents applicable homeopathic medicines. Parents will find over a dozen different symptom scenarios, each accompanied by the appropriate homeopathic remedy.
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 holistic approach to dental care? The Dentistry section includes the Holistic Dental Association member database.
RECOMMENDED READING
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HEALTHY KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
Although we reach for the coffee or tea cup hoping to boost our energy, studies show that we are actually inducing a state of stress. Caffeine drives the adrenal glands to produce stress hormones that can remain in the blood stream up to 18 hours after consumption. In "The Hidden Link Between Stress, Aging and Caffeine" Caroline MacDougall sheds new light on lifestyle practices that ultimately lead to fatigue, plus tips for kicking the caffeine habit.
Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a recipe for "Moussaka."
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Mind Body Health
The decision to seek care is more determined by anxiety, worry, stress, lack of confidence, lack of information, job dissatisfaction, and unhealthy lifestyles than it is by the presence or absence of physical disease. In "Meditation Reduces Medical Costs" David S. Sobel, M.D. presents the research that supports it is reasonable to think that mind/body interventions, which address the underlying distress that prompts visits to physicians, might reduce distress and medical expenses.
Music and Wellness
In "Drum Circles: An Ancient Methodology for a Modern World" Remo Belli explains how the ancient practice of drum circles has become a modern group activity being used as a tool for wellness and community building. This form of musical expression is more than entertainment, it has health promoting value.
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Featured Natural Medicine School
Wakepoint School of Energy Healing in Colorado Springs, CO offers a four year professional training program to assist individuals in attaining mastery and professional certification in the practice of energy medicine. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/wakepoint/
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GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR
The Global Holistic Health Summit
Bangalore, Karnataka INDIA
January 12-17, 2003
Contact: International Holistic Health Association - 9180-2214-625
Natural Health for Body Mind & Spirit
3rd Annual Festival of Alternative Complementary & Natural Health - a Wholistic Approach
Stockport, Cheshire UNITED KINGDOM
February 15-16, 2003
Contact: North Star Promotions - 0151-651-2207
Non-Local Intelligence - Research and experiential explorations - Daniel J. Benor, MD
Palo Alto, CA USA
February 22-23, 2003
Contact: Institute of Transpersonal Psychology - 650-493-4430 Ext. 7106
Food As Medicine
Panama City, FL USA
March 7-13, 2003
Contact: Center for Mind Body Medicine - 202-966-7338
ECA NYC '03
Fitness Convention and Trade Show
New York, NY USA
March 14-16, 2003
Contact: eca world fitness - 800-ECA-EXPO
Comprehensive Cancer Care
Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Washington, DC USA
April 9-13, 2003
Contact: Center for Mind Body Medicine - 202-966-7338
29th Annual Conference of the National Center for Homeopathy
Philadelphia, PA USA
April 10-15, 2003
Contact: National Center for Homeopathy - 877-624-0613
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