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HEALTH NEWS
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing May Help Condition
The effectiveness of the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Chronic Pain Protocol was investigated with adult chronic pain sufferers. They reported substantially decreased pain levels, decreased negative affect, and increased ability to control their pain following treatment.
Papers of Nobel Laureate, Linus Pauling, Added to 'Profiles in Science' Web Site
Linus Pauling revolutionized the study of chemistry, and made crucial contributions to medical research. He is the only person to win two unshared Nobel Prizes - Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 and Nobel Peace Prize in 1963. The "Profiles" online exhibit features correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, lecture notes, photographs, reprints, and transcripts from speeches documenting the life and career of Dr. Pauling.
Red Clover Found to be Best Alternative Therapy for Treating Enlarged Prostate
Scientific evidence exists to support the claim that isoflavones relieve the symptoms of BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia). Red clover is said to be particularly effective, because it is the only supplement found to have all four of the isoflavones shown to be promising in treating prostate symptoms.
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QRS (QUANTRON RESONANCE SYSTEM) - EDITOR'S PICK
THE "WAVE" OF THE FUTURE
Pulsating Electromagnetic Fields
Pulsating electromagnetic fields for health and healing are now here! Already producing benefits such as pain relief, stress reduction, and sleep improvement to European families, the QRS (Quantron Resonance System), an in-home health appliance, is now available in the U.S. Routine use of this simple technology - only 8 minutes twice a day comfortably lying on the QRS mat - enables the body to recover from illness and injury and reclaim its natural state of health. How can this happen? Subtle pulsating fields from the mat maximize cell functioning with no side effects. QRS is safe for babies, adults, elderly, even pets!
HEALTHY LIVING
Simply Well
The body relies on water for digestion, cooling, elimination, and the circulation of nutrients to every cell. In "Drink More Water?And Other Healthy Uses of H2O" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., details the importance of drinking plenty of water and other ways to use water for better health.
Conscious Relationships
In "Should I Go or Should I Stay? Part 1" Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks speak to those in a painful relationships. They urge you to ask yourself "Does the Pain You Feel About the Relationship Over-Shadow the Potential You Feel?"
Healthy Home
Have you been discouraged by the lack of commercial floor and furniture waxes without toxic solvents? In "Solvent-Free Furniture Polish" Annie Berthold-Bond of Care2.com offers you a recipe for making a wonderful polish for waxing floors, furniture, and even cars.
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 of your life -- from eating and breathing to sex and communication. Special offer to Healthy Update subscribers: www.WellnessInventory.net
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NATURAL ALTERNATIVES
Integrative Dentistry
As herbal medications and supplements are becoming more popular, some dentists have incorporated them into their practice. In "Herbal Remedies for Oral Health" Flora Parsa Stay D.D.S. lists some herbs appropriate for oral care and explains their uses.
Healthy Alternatives
It is somewhat difficult to separate the concepts and practices of detoxification from those of fasting. In "General Detoxification and Cleansing" Elson M. Haas, M.D. offers important explanations and practical applications.
Healthy Woman Update
Do you know what to do if you feel faint? In "Fainting" the American Institute of Preventive Medicine outlines the common reasons for why women faint and practical dos and don'ts to remember if someone faints.
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 herbal medicine? The Herbalism section includes the American Herbalists Guild member database.
RECOMMENDED READING
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"Tapestry of Healing: Where Reiki and Medicine Intertwine" by Jeri Mills, M.D. recounts the journey of the author, an American trained obstetrician- gynecologist, as she steps into the world of energy medicine. It allows the reader to share the joy and wonder she experiences as she creates a marriage of Western medicine and Reiki that transforms medicine back into healing.
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HEALTHY KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
In "Nutritional Program for Candidiasis" Michael Janson M.D. states that it can be difficult to reduce the intestinal yeast population. To help control the yeast overgrowth he lists helpful supplements, and advises that you reduce dietary and medical sources of yeast growth stimulants, such as antibiotics, hormones, and a high intake of sugar.
There's a Yogi in the Kitchen!
In "The Stinking Healer!" Siri-Ved Kaur Khalsa talks about garlic, one of the most ancient remedies in the history of humankind. Used as both a medicine and a food, garlic is known as an effective treatment for digestive disorders, high blood pressure, and immune strength. No wonder it has been called the king of the vegetable world!
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Mind Over Matter
In "Growing Pains: The Challenge of Integrating Medicine" Barry Bittman, M.D. offers five key steps; blend conventional and complementary medicine, create journals with interdisciplinary editorial boards, encourage manufacturers to fund independent research studies of their products, design a meaningful rating system for assessing complementary therapies, and demand more accountability from the press.
Music and Wellness
In "Music-Making for Corporate Wellness" Christine Stevens, M.S.W., MT-BC tells us about an amazing, revolutionary step towards the practical application of music making for wellness. A major corporation's headquarters has created a unique and effective method of 'beating' stress and building up their high-performance teams -- a Drum Room.
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Featured Natural Medicine School
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SweetLeaf (Stevia-Natural Sweetener) - www.healthy.net/sweetleaf
Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) - www.healthy.net/teeccino
Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) - www.healthy.net/thirdline
Vital Botanicals (Immune Enhancing Herbs) - www.healthy.net/vitalbotanicals
GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR
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
Sedona Spring Purification & Wellness Retreat with Dr. Elson Haas
Sedona, AZ USA
April 9-14, 2003
Contact: Wellness Tours - 800 231-9811
29th Annual Conference of the National Center for Homeopathy
Philadelphia, PA USA
April 10-15, 2003
Contact: National Center for Homeopathy - 877-624-0613
Tenth Annual AOMA Conference & Expo
Tampa, FL USA
May 2-5, 2003
Contact: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance - 800-814-5956
10th International Symposium on Functional Medicine
Tucson, AZ USA
May 21-25, 2003
Contact: The Institute for Functional Medicine - 800-228-0622
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